october?

October. When did that happen? Well I guess 3 days ago. The craziness that has been summer 2010, is over. Although that doesn't mean there is a lack of excitment or new things in my life. The weather here in Arcata has been the same since July: foggy in the morning, 60 degrees, sunny for a minute, foggy, and chilly at night. I guess thats how October sneaked up on me.

I am finally settling into a bit of a routine, which is nice after living on the road in festival mode. I would say I have 2.5 jobs. I just started cashiering at the local co-op grocery store which provides mad bennies; I have been working at Tomo Japanese Restaurant (I have to wear a hapi coat to work); and occasionally work for Lydia's Lovin' Foods (bomb raw, vegan, gluten-free festie food).

Life here in Arcata is definitely a party, there is always some great live music, several seedy bars that are popular, warehouse circus parties, dub-step shows and the whole festival scene is within driving distance most weekends.

Things in Arcata are centered around the Plaza, which is pictured above. Zoe and I live a block north of the Plaza, above The Works (a record store) and across the street from HumBrews (best bar in town) and the Minor Theater (oldest in CA).