back from russian river

i got some pictures of thursday in san francisco uploaded on my facebook page. i was tired, but i think the pictures turned out pretty well. still need to get a digital camera. i lost my phone at russian river (and sprint is sending a new one in the mail), but other than that, things are going well. i'm back at cindy's about to take a much-needed nap. but russian river was really wonderful. the fact that amy has assembled such wonderful people in her life is not surprising but is still really friggin' amazing. reminds me why moving to san francisco is a good idea, even though it's not the only idea floating around in my mind. though it seems the most promising, perhaps. i guess there's always renewing my passport...

we had a symbolic fire on amy's birthday night. amy and i sent our 20's up to the universe. there are other ways to let go than in flames, but i think for she and i it felt appropriate. not for our relationship but for others.

so, i am in cindy's apartment trying to get my head on after being with so many people. i went on a several hour hike in the redwoods today. didn't mean to be gone so long, but i was carried away with really enjoying being there, and i'm glad i did it. nature is good. so is activity.

i am wondering if i could live in cindy's place for awhile if i did move here. living with friends is not always a good idea. it's kind of nice to have some independence of mood and living situation. so maybe i would get a studio. these seemed like easy decisions to make based on the fact that i love the place and the people. but they are also very big steps. signing a lease would be a big step, a much bigger commitment in san francisco than in lincoln. also thought about doing a yoga training in september. the instructor, ana forest, has been on my radar since march, and it would be really therapeutic and intense.

so i'm going to take a nap now. i don't have to decide anything today. i have two more days in san francisco. i'm so glad i extended my ticket. i needed this time.