Frustration

Today is June 19. Normally, this would excite me because, being the mid/end of June, the weather is beautiful and summer has set in quite nicely. However, this is not the case as I am in Portland. Thus, the name of my blog for today: frustration. Anyone who knows me could tell you that I am a summer person. I crave the sun in the dreary months of winter, and spring cannot get out of the door fast enough for summer to come. Long runs, swimsuit tans, cool drinks, warm nights, and easy living are a few of my favorite summer essentials. I repeat: this is not the case in Portland, Oregon. As I am sitting here writing, the temperature is 61 degrees and the sky is an endless blanket of clouds. I’m just going to get this out of my system… What the HELL?!

My disappointment could possibly be sprouting from my past week at home. Oh yes I’m talking about the Bay Area. I always thought that I would leave the Bay for college and never look back. Turns out I can’t wait to graduate so I can start my career and life in California. These past three years have made me realize how much I truly value the sun and open space, rolling hills, and the fast paced lifestyle of the Bay Area. Oh, and I miss being close to my family of course. I keep telling myself that I only have 2 more years here, but the days (especially these wintery faux-summer days) are hitting me hard. Is a summer season so much to ask for? I don’t think so…

Anyway, aside from my incredibly pessimistic attitude towards the Pacific Northwest right now, I wanted to mention my dad in this post because it is Father’s Day!!!! My dad has been my rock and foundation for so long and I am so grateful for him. We have the same humor and can do anything together. From screaming his head off at my soccer games to training for my half marathon with me, we are inseparable. I can’t wait for him to be back in the US so we can make fun of each other and drive my mother crazy again :) Happy Father’s Day Dad! Love you!