My first autumn (or "fall") on the west coast has been quite pleasant. Unlike home, where fall typically consists of two weeks in mid-October, we've had two months of clear, blue skies, crisp air and glorious gold and red colours. I understand this is a bit unusual, as this time of year is generally a lot greyer and damper. But I'm not complaining.
Halloween was yesterday and I'm quite shocked at how into it people are out here. I went for a bike ride around the 'hood after diner and I've never seen so many trick-or-treaters. I suppose that's because, unlike home, its more fun to trick-or-treat when there's not a foot of snow on the ground. Oh and people here love fireworks. there were little crackers going off everywhere all night and some folks were even setting off big Roman candles on their front lawns. I would have tried to get a pic, but my camera batteries died. Suffice to say, it was neat, though a bit like being in Baghdad.
Speaking of bikes, I just bought a new one:
Don't get me wrong: I still love my trust Raleigh, Wintson, but the damn thing is made of steel, which makes it tough to ride and impossible to stop in wet conditions. The new bike is aluminum so it's surprisingly light for its size. It's a dream to ride. Problem is, I'm super paranoid about it getting nicked, being in crackhead central and all.
Beyond that, the last month or two have been pretty uneventful. We've mostly settled into a new routine, which despite being in a new city, is a lot like the old routine. Still, it's nice to have options to pass on for a change.
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