The month of September has been rather crazy! There have been many changes - good ones, but changes nonetheless - that I have been trying to process through. I mention this to explain my lack of pictures and posts this past month. Hopefully, after October (which promises to be a hectic month as well), I can catch up a bit.
-One of the best parts about the month of September is that it signals the beginning of the professional football season. This year, on the first Sunday of the regular season, my dad and I went on a tour of the San Francisco 49ers new stadium, Levi's Stadium. It opened during August, and as part of the opening, they have been offering tours of the facility to the public. I am definitely biased, but I think that Levi's Stadium is absolutely amazing! It is the most technologically advanced stadium in the NFL, which makes sense because it is located in one of the most techie places in the world. My favorite part was the green roof with plants and solar panels that can keep the stadium operating during its home games. Also, much of the interior decorations, including the seats, were purchased from local companies, helping the economy right in the Bay Area. We were also able to explore the stadium's museum, which house many artifacts from the franchise's history, including its five Lombardi trophies and accompanying rings. It was such an interesting building with so many incredible features, and I only hope one day I can actually attend a 49ers game there!
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| The view from the entrance deck |
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| The beautiful green roof |
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| The view from the field |
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| The amazing museum |
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What's that, Seahawks? I can't hear you celebrating about your only Superbowl win over the noise of the 49ers five wins and trophies!
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-This year, more than any I can remember before, I have been dreaming of the fall season. Perhaps I am still adjusting to the heat of a California summer after being frozen for so long, or maybe I am longing for Christmas and the cold weather always gets me in the Christmas spirit. Either way, it is so nice to know that the changing of seasons in no way means I will be living in snow for the next few months as I have been these past four years in Michigan. There is something so wonderful about knowing that I will be experiencing a 50 degree winter, not a 15 degree one! With that being said, the state of California sorely needs water, and so the (one day of) rain we experienced was very exciting and refreshing. I felt myself really getting into the holiday spirit (although, let's face it, I was excited in August), and I am even listening to Christmas music as I write this!
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Image courtesy of Pinterest
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-Last but certainly not least, I think the month of September will always be the best month ever, because it was twenty-four years ago that my sister and best friend was born! Even though I was not alive when she came into the world, it will always be one of the best days of my life. She and I have not always gotten along, but we are best friends (even though she won't admit it as often as I would like) and nothing will ever make that change. My sister also shares her birthday with one of my cousins from Washington, so that day has even more significance. I love you both more than words can say!
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| circa 1994 |
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| 20 years later |
I love this, Jill! Great update. That's so cool you got to tour the new stadium! =)
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