The street where we live

While it is still hotter than it has any right to be (as evidenced by my continual habit of sticking my head in the freezer), today was just so lovely and alive that I suppose I may be inclined to forgive it. Management's promise to turn the lovely, cold air on tomorrow may also have helped to facilitate the forgiving spirit.

The hot weather also gave Zach and I a good excuse to go grab some gelato, and since it was so lovely I figured I may as well take the opportunity to present this neighborhood I reside in in a flattering fashion.

I love all the big trees that line the street where we live. Now that they're back to being all leafy again, I love them even more.


This is the building we live in. Its very, solidly mediocre. So lets focus on the trees, ok?


I didn't get any good pictures during cherry blossom season, and by now they've mostly turned into leaves. But let me assure you, they were quite lovely. I'm sure you can google a picture, if it makes you feel better, you can just pretend I took it.


Look! It's Zach next to a tree.

I'm also a huge fan of the many awesome old houses in our neighborhood. Old houses just have this great vibe to them, they're so fun and unique and awesomely quirky. A lot of the houses around here have some amazing stonework and kind of have this European cottage vibe. This house is one of my favorites - I love the big wood door, the beautiful stone and the funky swiss top.


Unfortunately, once we discovered all the cool houses, our pilgrimages to Whole Foods have become increasingly common. I know its expensive and a little pretentious, but the food is just so much better than our sad local Giant. They're produce section is just so shiny and smells nice. I've been thoroughly seduced.


That's pretty much it. Big trees, cool houses, and seductive fruit. All in all, its not a half bad place.