Vacation Over!

Well fortunately and unfortunately my vacation seems to be coming to a close. I accepted a contract with Wells Fargo in their mutual funds area and will begin work next Monday (7/2). The contract is for a minimum of 3 months and may last through the end of the year. I will be working on updating "pitch books" or external marketing materials for the WFC mutual funds department.

I am looking forward to getting back to work, etc - but will miss my days of leisure, and I am sure Isabella will miss her daily nap companion as well... oh well, sacrifices must be made! :D

Lafayette Reservoir

Kristin and I decided to try something new and so went for a hike around the Lafayette Reservior this evening before dinner.


We have lived here for so long and had never bothered to stop by this local spot and see what it was all about, and I figured it was high time we did. It was very nice evening for a walk and we hiked a few miles on the bike trail and then up a small hill to over look the water. Hopefully we won't wait another 7 years before we go back.

The Police

Kristin and I went to see the Police last night, and while she had a good time I think I can confirmed I am too old for concerts! :P

The concert started early (6:30 P.M.) and we discovered on the way that there was going to be 2 opening bands (including one featuring Sting's son as the lead singer). We had planned on getting there early enough to see Sting's son's band, but after getting a little bit o a late start (since Kristin had to work late and we stopped for a quick bite in Rockridge) we ended up missing them... We also missed the second opening band as the traffic going to the event was simply awful!! After getting all the way to the Oakland Coliseum and discovering that the parking lot was full, we were forced to improvise and come up with an alternative parking plan. Luckily we saw a guy who was leaving and he waved us in to his spot (and saved us $20 bucks), and arrived about 15 minutes before the Police started at 9:00 P.M.

Our seats were in the middle deck and to the side, but not far enough on the side to prevent us from seeing. The show overall was good with nice lighting effects paying tribute to all their previous album covers, but I thought the sound and overall playing was far from their best. This is where Kristin and I disagreed, as she thought they were great! I am glad as it was much more about her seeing the group than me. I just don't appreciate the concert environment as much as she does, and think that probably the Police were better off retired. Then again maybe it was just me! :D