On a recent hike with Kim and the naughties I took some pictures of local flora in the hills surrounding Elizabeth Lake. I cannot wait for sunnier days so the flowers will begin bloom and to be able to take better photographs. The hills are beginning to turn shades of yellow, orange and purple. I am looking forward to exploring the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve in the next few weeks, so be on the look out for more pictures of spring flowers.
A view of Elizabeth Lake through wildflowers
Nemophila menziesii or Baby blue-eyes
Lupinus polyphyllus or Lupine
Helianthella californica or Helianthella
Phacelia tanacetifolia or Purple Tancy
Ranunculus californicus or California buttercup
Clarkia purpurea or Purple Clarkia
Lupinus albifrons or Bush Lupine
To those who didn't already know, I finished my first 5K this past Sunday. It was the Glendale Downtown Dash fundraiser to raise money for stroke victims. It also, just so happens, marks the one year anniversary of my quitting smoking. I've gained to some weight in the process and started running to counter the weight gain and besides it's healthy for me. I ran with my aunt Eileen (who ran by my side), uncle Chuck (too damn fast for me) and my Dad was there too to show moral support. It felt great, wasn't easy but well worth it. I celebrated with a bowl of oatmeal with the Los Feliz Flyers then purchased some new Asics running shoes which are a lovely shade of pink and silver. Kim would have made it down with me too, but Daylight Savings time screwed up our alarm clocks...erg!
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