happy fourth of july!

yesterday was fourth of july and I spent it in typical san diego manner. started off by sleeping in a bit. then jeralin and I went down to La Jolla Shores beach to tan a bit. we decided it was best not to even bother trying to park down at the beach, so we parked way up La Jolla Shores Drive and walked down. I also wanted to take pictures of the view from there, so it all worked out really well (except for the considerable hike back up on the way home). the beach was really crowded, as expected, but we managed to find a place to lay down and soak up some rays. I read my magazine for a while and then when we were done with the sun, we headed over to Jeff's Burgers for some lunch. oh, they have the best burgers in the world. we used to go there after surfing last year and they still taste just as good. that is one place I will definitely miss.
after the beach, we hung out at the pool at our complex for a while and then came back and relaxed for a bit. later in the day we had a bbq over at todd's place (since he was on duty, poor thing). we had hot dogs, hamburgers (with cheese!!), veggie burgers and turkey burgers (so everyone would be happy), watermelon, and of course many different choices of beverages. we listened to fun eighties music on todd's new computer and played stupid board games. around 9pm, some of us headed over to muir to watch the fireworks from the top of tioga where there was a good view. we sort of weren't supposed to be there, but oh well, not really an issue. all in all, it was a great day and one to remember.


the pier at scripps (and in the distance, downtown la jolla)


la jolla shores from a distance..doesn't seem so crowded from here


aaahhhh, the beach was ridiculously crowded. people were everywhere. but it was the perfect day.


at our bbq later on in the day. jeralin, jeremy gallagher, todd, q and janine


we watched the fireworks from the top of one of the buildings at ucsd. these are the downtown la jolla ones.