well, we missed the leaves

i'm not really sure what i was thinking ... leaves in NOVEMBER?
i don't think so!

oh well, it was a great weekend anyway. we stayed at this cute little b&b in chester vermont and wandered through little tea rooms, antique stores, vermont country stores, and other artisan cutsie shops. it was so relaxing to just get out of the city and be in the country - with fresh air, and no smog. it didn't start raining until the drive home on sunday, so we were lucky.

and now i'm back in san francisco. for one week, until i get home to santa cruz for thanksgiving. can't wait for turkey day!!! it's been YEARS since i've been back and i'm so excited. i've had some wonderful thanksgivings in the UK with friends - both american and british - but it's not quite the same as being on market street - with people coming and going all day, wild turkey flowing, cranberry margaritas and of course, all the fixings!

it was a great week in boston and even though it was cold, it was still nice to be there. i'm beginning to get excited about getting back in the new year - to have a sense of settlement, to be somewhere for awhile, to invest again. can't wait to get some pictures up on a wall that is mine! i'm tired of living on top of everyone. i want my space back.

speaking of, i spoke to an estate agent in the UK today and made an appointment to discuss selling my place. or alternatively, having it managed. it's just such a hassle from abroad to try to do this. the boiler is on the fritz this week, and what can i do from san francisco. it's frustrating! the idea of letting that go sounds so liberating right now. we shall see what he says!

anyhow, hope all are well! must carry on with work!