Little bit of time

I have about 45 minutes of down time so I thought I would update everyone...

Last night, I realized I didn't have anything to do today until 1 p.m. It seemed like my best time to do some sightseeing so I decided to get up a little early to head out! I set my alarm for 8 a.m. but ended up waking up at 7:30 a.m. (My body is pretty confused...it can't seem to figure out when I'm supposed to sleep, and I've been hungry pretty early!) I was out the door at 8:30 a.m. and planned to head to Fisherman's Wharf. My cousin said it was about a mile and half away from an attraction two blocks away, and she was right. I walked along the shoreline of the San Francisco Bay the whole way! When I got to Fisherman's Wharf, I stopped in some shops to pick up some things to take home.

When I looked across the bay, I got an awesome glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge -- spectacular! I also stopped at Ghirardelli Square! The famous chocolates are made across the bay and I was able to pick some of it up at a small shop in the square. I'm looking forward to trying some of that back in Ohio! I also had an opportunity to dip my toes in the bay -- which is part of the Pacific Ocean! It was a huge thrill! That's what the picture of my toes is all about in an earlier post. It was a wonderful little excursion!

I also just got my first story filed for tomorrow's newspaper. Rafe Esquith, author of "Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire," did not disappoint! It was an emotional speech and I'm thrilled I got to hear him! In about an hour, Sentinel is going to deliver its presentation. As soon as my story is filed from that, it's more sightseeing time -- I think I'm heading back out to the blocks around the stadium during the World Series. It's just too amazing not to take it in again! And, I still want to buy a T-shirt.

The trip has been unbelievable...I can't believe I'm experiencing all of this. I'm very blessed!