Oct
2012
Watching the Swim, Enjoying the Sun
We had amazingly beautiful weather in SF all weekend. I feel bad bragging– all your East Coasters are dealing with Sandy– and here we are in sunshine PLUS a Giants World Series win!! Good weekend to be in SF.
Speaking of the Giants, I wore my new Giants shirt all weekend.
Must have been good luck. 
In an effort to spend time with Jared during peak training (1 more week until taper begins!), Charlie and I went with him to the beach to hang out during his open water swim. Yes, it was partly an excuse to go to the beach, but it was nice to be (somewhat) together too.
Charlie was pretty excited and made a mad dash for the ocean as soon as we got there.
Jared stayed onshore to put on his “gear.” I didn’t feel jealous that he had to jump in the 52 degree water one bit. Brrr. There were a surprisingly number of people swimming without a wetsuit. Lotsa crazy people in SF, geez!
Poor Charlie freaked out when Jared left and just sat watching the ocean waiting for him to come back. I don’t think he knew what the heck was going on.
We watched him swim for a little bit
Alcatraz in the background
While Charlie continued to keep guard. He literally would not move for a good twenty minutes.
Taking him up the bleachers was my attempt to start a walk….it didn’t work, he kept his eyes on the ocean
I read for a while– This book, Zeitoun by Dave Eggers, is for my book club, and I’m so glad we’re reading it– really good! It’s coincidentally about Hurricane Katrina (and a true story), which is so timely now that everything is going on with Sandy. Hope all you east coasters are cozy at home and don’t suffer any destruction.
I managed to get Charlie to leave and we walked for about an hour.
Aquatic park is right near Ghiradelli Square
The park was packed with people (no surprise it always is on a gorgeous day) and Charlie and I walked all around before Charlie settled back down cuddling Jared’s clothes.
Finally, after what probably seemed like forever in dog terms, Jared emerged and the two were reunited
Salty, ocean water kisses all around
We made it back home jus in i to watch game 3 of the World Series and relax a bit. I had a great dinner of Farmer’s Market veggies– sautéed eggplant, kale, and tomatoes (the tomatoes were sweet and incredible!) before we left for a Halloween party.
The party was really cute and I’m sure I’ll recap a bit later, but for now, this was Saturday afternoon.
Also- I thought Caitlin’s post on time management was really great today. I’m going to try to track how I spend my week this week. I already know that my biggest time suck is commuting (duh) and TV lately (bad habit), but it’ll be interesting to see what else surprises me in my schedule. I certainly feel like I could have some additional hours of productiveness in the day and would feel much better and less stressed if I did.
– Do you own a wetsuit and swim in open water? Do you mind cold water?
– Did you watch the world series?
– Does your do have slight attachment issues like mine? I swear it’s something like “must keep the pack together!”
– Did you make it to the Farmer’s Market this weekend?
– Eggplant love it or hate it?
– Do you have a pretty good idea where you “waste” time?
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Alex @ therunwithin
October 29, 2012 at 9:33 am (208 days ago)gosh so jealous of that weather and scenery. what a cute dog.
Rebecca
October 29, 2012 at 10:12 am (207 days ago)thanks
Stacie @ Snaps and Bits
October 29, 2012 at 9:43 am (208 days ago)Jealous of your weather (which used to be MY weather too) as I sit in the leading edge of Sandy. Go Giants! I’m going to have to order a WS shirt online since you can bet there won’t be any around here in Yankee territory!
Rebecca
October 29, 2012 at 10:12 am (207 days ago)Good thing it wasn’t Giants vs Yankees or I bet that would have caused some trouble out there!! Hope the storm doesn’t affect you guys
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance
October 29, 2012 at 9:56 am (207 days ago)The weather looks glorious! I’m going to live vicariously through you. Chicago turned frigid this weekend. Boo. I didn’t watch the Giants . . . but I watched the Bears win yesterday. Yay! And I agree, Caitlin’s post was good, and got me thinking about how I can better spend some of my time. I’m going to do more online shopping–so I’m not wasting so much time at the stores this holiday season. Plus, I think it will help with unnecessary purchases as well.
Rebecca
October 29, 2012 at 10:12 am (207 days ago)I rarely online shop, but I agree that it can be so helpful. I also need to start paying bills online- I’m still old school and take time to stick them in the mail, etc
aftertheivyleague
October 29, 2012 at 10:13 am (207 days ago)I really enjoyed that post on time management too, I know a time suck for me is TV (but I’m not sure exactly how much, I’m interested to keep track) and, hate to say it, but blogging! I spend way too much time getting lost reading great blogs, but I don’t see that as a true time suck. It’s a hobby that I thoroughly enjoy
Looks like you had a great weekend, love all the snapshots from SF. Polar opposite to the hurricane weather we’re getting out east!
Rebecca
October 29, 2012 at 10:28 am (207 days ago)Good point– I spend a lot of time blogging and reading blogs too….I love it, but I could probably figure out a way that I could still do everythign without it taking so much (aka, signing up for them on email instead of checking back repeatedly to see if there’s a new post…)
Hope you don’t get too affected by the storm today!!
Luv What You Do
October 29, 2012 at 11:03 am (207 days ago)That is so sweet to Charlie to be the lifeguard! I don’t own a wetsuit but I’m hoping to buy one before next tri season! Although if with a suit I don’t know if I could swim in 52 degree weather : )
AnnaTheApple
October 29, 2012 at 1:09 pm (207 days ago)Aww your dog is so cute. He’s just adorable! And what a beautiful day. There’s even a guy with his shirt off, crazy! I was in a big jumper all weekend and still felt chilly.
moderngirlnutrition
October 29, 2012 at 9:04 pm (207 days ago)Charlie is too cute and your salad look amazing:)
Jorie
October 30, 2012 at 6:18 am (207 days ago)How fun, Rebecca! I would definitely be watching from the beach too. No wetsuit or cold water ocean swimming for me! You look so adorable in your Giants T-shirt. Orange is your color!
Rebecca
October 30, 2012 at 8:04 am (207 days ago)Thanks! I don’t have very many orange clothing, but maybe I’ll get more
eatpraytri
October 30, 2012 at 3:29 pm (206 days ago)I love that Charlie!! Toby always stares at the door anytime any of us leave. Just stands right in front of it and stares at it. Its so funny. I DO own a wetsuit and have done open water swimming (in the lakes around Seattle) but never an ocean.
lisa
November 7, 2012 at 7:09 am (199 days ago)I recognize that beach! Paul and I went to SF for a couple of days and hung around that area. Loved people watching & then walking over to Ghirardelli’s for some treats!
Rebecca
November 7, 2012 at 1:49 pm (198 days ago)So fun! I like going over there….but next time I should convince Jared to take me to Ghiradelli for a post-swim sundae