Sunshine for the Soul

This weekend was amazing because it was so sunny and warm! Seriously, it makes all the difference. So on Friday after work, I got together with Adeline and we went to the City Fair in downtown Portland. We got to try some BBQ, alligator jerky, and walk around enjoying the beautiful weather. After, we went to Powell's, a bookstore downtown, and I got two new books to read. Then we went driving to the outskirts of civilization so we could enjoy the stars that usually are covered by clouds. It was pretty hilarious when we stopped in the middle of a country road and turned off the car lights and were looking at the stars when a car came and scared us to death. I thought for sure we were either going to be murdered or arrested.

So on our way back to town, I remembered it was National Donut Day and Krispie Kreme was giving away free doughnuts. So we had to go! We could get any donut for FREE, too. So I got the glazed raspberry filled and Adeline got the chocolate frosting creme filled. YUM YUM!

On Saturday, I enjoyed the glorious sunshine with a morning workout and then swimming! Oh, the blissful moments of water fun. If I could live in the water, I think I would! And I really don't understand how people just lay by the pool for hours....it is so boring! After swimming, I went to the zoo with some friends and it was pretty awesome especially the Dinosaur Walk. It felt just like Jurassic Park except I didn't ride in a jeep, see a goat disappear, or see anyone get eaten.

The elephants were pretty awesome and I also really loved the penguins. However, my favorite part was when I was looking at a leopard this little girl came up to me and started to talking to me about how the cat was sleeping and then she grabbed my hand. I was slightly worried that her mom was going to think I was trying to steal her, but luckily her mom saw it all happen. I love that random kids come up to me like that. It happens surprisingly often and I kind of love it.

After the zoo, we went and got slurpees to quench our thirst on such a warm day and it just seemed like a summer type thing to do. Then I went with some people from the ward to the Starlight Parade downtown. It was fun to be out and about watching a random parade at night, oh Portland, but it was fun. Then we finished off the night with dinner at the food carts and Voodoo Doughnuts, because I can't say no to a bacon maple bar even if I did eat Krispie Kreme the night before.

So sadly, Sunday turned out to not be sunny. Luckily, there were some fun laughs at break the fast to help make the day still good. Oh, if only weekends didn't have to end or could be a little longer and the rain would go away.....alas, one day summer will come and decide to stay!