Sequoia National Park

All of sudden, I noticed that my friend visit to California. I met him in Arizona and used to hang out. His plan was a road trip visiting several national parks such as Sequoia, Death Vaｌley, and Grand Canyon. Because Sequoia National Park was reachable distance from my home, I decided to join his trip.

The lower level of the mountain was fine. The sun shine was bright.

I met him at the visitor center in the entrance of the mountain at noon, and then headed to a famous tree called The General Sherman Tree. We hiked in snowy roads. The higher level of the mountain was covered by snow.

We were almost losing our way, but finally got to the world largest tree. It was impressive.

After going down from the mountain, we stopped by a typical American restaurant and share a whole pizza. And then, we went to Lake Kaweah, near the Sequoia National Park. It was also great. 

Again, one of the attractive things in the U.S. is tons of great natures.

Submitting the first draft

I finally finished writing up the first draft of a case. It took more than I thought...

Cherry Blossom Festival in SF 2014 [2]

I went to the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco.
The purpose was to see the big parade. Actually, this was the third time I saw the parade, but it was very exciting!

San Francisco evening

Because of day-time-saving, it is still bright at 7 pm in San Francisco.
I walked along the bay after leaving the office. I haven't gone to the gym, so walking around San Francisco downtown is a way I exercise.

Calm evening in San Francisco

After leaving the office, I went to Embarcadero. Even though stuff sold here is basically expensive, there are some interesting food and items.

From the port, you can see ferries that people use for commuting.

After sunset, you can see night view. It looks beautiful, ah...it's beautiful, but people who work here are used to see these views, I guess.

Cherry Blossom Festival in SF 2014 [1]

I visited to Japan town in San Francisco to see the first day of Cherry Blossom Festival of this year. Many people occupied the festival place. There were also many street stand of Japanese food such as Takoyaki, Gyudon, and Spam Sushi (Oops... Spam sushi would be American).

I was invited to my American friend's home party (small drinking) at night. We watched many comedy shows on TV. American comedians are so funny and direct to speak in public. Interesting things are that they sometimes use sensitive topics related to racism as jokes. Also, my friend told me a TV "anime" called "Boondocks." It was so interesting.

Sunset in California

This is nothing special but I think that sunset in California is one of good moments I feel awesome. Arizona has good sunset. So is California.

 

Since the library open until midnight, I lately work on my paper there. I saw some ducks were walking at the night campus.

Post-it art

The world biggest game developers' exhibition is about to start. I found an office building was decorated with post-it papers. Those look some game characters.

Finished writing up a case

Finally, I finished writing up a case for a case analysis. I was tough for me because I needed to understand resources using special terms and ideas. Because I had a week-off, I just focused on writing a paper. I know I need to revise a little bit later, but I'm so relieved.

making energy drinks?

I found an interesting drink. It seems to make any drink energy drinks.

I tried its drip into a cup of orange juice. Yes, I felt a flavor of "energy" Lol