“Essential Oils” Cedar Park, 2021
“Countertop” Cedar Park, 2021
“Resting Dog” Cedar Park, 2021
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Wordless Wednesday
“Essential Oils” Cedar Park, 2021
“Countertop” Cedar Park, 2021
“Resting Dog” Cedar Park, 2021
Category: Slice of Life
“Essential Oils” Cedar Park, 2021
“Countertop” Cedar Park, 2021
“Resting Dog” Cedar Park, 2021
Gamer
“Tsum-Tsum Time” Cedar Park, 2021
Mariko is an avid gamer, but just with one game: Tsum-Tsum. It’s pretty much her well-deserved relaxing activity. We all need to decompress every once in a while!
Fresh Croissants
“Croissants” Cedar Park, 2021
Mariko made a batch of croissants today. She said she used very good butter and they tasted amazing! The inside had so many layers. I only had a couple bites of one because the rest are going to other people, but that’s fine because I already ate dinner and I am trying to be good! 😄
New Brooks Saddle
“Brooks B17” Cedar Park, 2021
Yesterday I replaced my cheap bicycle seat that’s on Sophie with a brand new Brooks B17 leather saddle. It was a pricey purchase, but I wanted to get one of the best seats out there. The Brooks saddles have a passionate following, with the fans loving the saddle’s comfort and style. When you first get the saddle, you have to condition the leather with some “Proofide”, which is like a waxy oil. This softens the leather a bit, and needs to be applied every now and then to keep the leather from drying out.
Also, the saddle takes a while to “break-in” and conform to your sit-bones. This is what makes the Brooks leather saddles so comfortable. The break-in period is different for everyone, and this was the first day I rode on the saddle, so it’s hard to say for sure if I am a convert or not. But I think it’s going to be great. Even non-broken in, it’s much more comfortable than the previous seat.
Anyways, I’m looking forward to years of enjoyment from the Brooks B17!
BTW, I made a video from today’s short ride. Enjoy!
Band Parade
“Marching Band Parade” Cedar Park, 2021
This morning Koa’s high school band had their annual fundraiser parade through the neighborhood. It’s always fun to watch them go past near our house, and the music is so loud and powerful. Incredible! (He’s the one with the green sunglasses)
During his freshman and sophomore years, he played marimba in the front ensemble. Of course you cannot march with those huge instruments, so during the parade he would just walk with the rest of the band. But this year he is playing snare drum so he was right in the middle of the action. It was really cool!
As a senior, this is his last time playing with this band so it’s pretty special. No one knows if school will eventually become fully virtual or not, but at least he’s already gotten in a few live performances.
