★ Hello Summer-Time. Hello New Adventures.

We’re 1.5 months away from the Fall season. It’s the time of year when the temperature becomes crisp, the leaves begin changing and families around the US begin Christmas shopping and preparing for time with family. It’s a time for Football (which I’m really looking forward to), hunting season (for some), Halloween and Thanksgiving area also near. Oh and let’s not forget the millions of kids from 5-22 years old who will be going back to school after summer break. I love fall.

Of course, Football isn’t really big here in SF and neither is is noticeable that the kids are back in school since kids aren’t really in SF or at least so many that you’d notice. Another stark reality of Fall in SF is that our Summer is actually the coldest time of the year and Fall doesn’t mean any trees are going to change colors. The trees here don’t really lose their leaves. The only thing I look forward to in September is that there will be far less fog in San Francisco than usual. Yeah, so what was I saying?

Well, I wanted to write some things down. I have some good news. I’m moving into a larger place next month. I love my current apartment but some recent “stuff” is going to mean I need a larger place. The good news is, I’ll be MUCH closer to work. For instance, it takes 1.5 hours to get to work each day and after the move, it will only take me 15 minutes and sometimes less. I’m looking forward to the shorter commute. I’m also going to have more time and a much better schedule to call my family more. It’s so hard to call them with my schedule and that pesky time difference. It looks like the new place will mean I can talk to my parents more often and they’re stoked about that.

I’ve decided to switch back to PC at least for my work computer. I can’t use the Mac anymore for work or at least for productivity. It’s just hard to get stuff done. It’s a great machine for having fun and socializing but just not great for getting work done. I need a strict process to work effectively and Windows is just boring which means there’s no distractions. I’m looking hard at the new Blackberry Torch as well but only if I can get that on top of my iPhone 4. I won’t give up iOS simply because it’s so much fun but I really miss long emails typed out on my Blackberry. The keyboard is amazing!

I desperately need to redesign this blog. I know that it’s terrible. Two people have been picked to help me but, with the move and getting a car, I’m putting that on hold.

I’m going to celebrate Fall by purchasing an SLR or at least an upgraded four thirds camera like the Ricoh G1 or some other fancy schmancy camera. I can’t afford the 5d Mark ii but something like the Canon 7d is in order. It’s time to upgrade my gear even if I shouldn’t be spending that money.

I’m also going to be getting a vehicle when Fall starts. I’m not going to buy a new one, just something cheap that gets me around. I really need to get a vehicle. Getting around is going to be impossible next month with the new place so a vehicle is a requirement. It’s a step that I’m finally becoming an adult!

Ah and some other good news. August 26th is my birthday. I’ll be having a small and private dinner among friends on the 21st (since I’m not in town for my b-day) and a sort of after party at an SF bar where anyone can come and buy me drinks. Of course you don’t have to but I’d gladly welcome it :). I’ll be inviting people via Facebook.

Oh and yep. I’m flying out of SFO on the 25th and going back to Florida for 6 days. Going to spend time with my family, rest, relax, train with Dad and, of course, take tons of photos of my beautiful sisters. They grow up soooo fast! I’ll get back on the 30th and will spend the next 2 days moving into my larger place. It’s going to be a crazy week with the party on the 21st, 4 days of work, a 5 day trip to Florida and then right back for a move but I do things in sprints. With that said, I’ll leave you with something insightful….

Everything about life will be unexpected. The circle of life is perpetual and its kindness depends on your outlook and how you perceive it. Everything is as it will be and it’s up to you to stare back with a smile or a frown. One day, you’ll cease to be and someone else will have taken your place. Every step you take is a part of your legacy so step kindly and step with purpose and don’t forget to breathe cause you might smell the trees and the flowers and everything around you. It’s life. Smile.