HERE'S FROSTY.

When I was younger, nothing would signal the start of summer more than the tantalizing jingle of an ice cream truck. I lived on top of a hill and would run down as fast as I could whenever I heard a truck pass by. [The ice cream always tasted so much better when it was hard-won after a frantic chase!]

The past Saturday was the first sunny day in weeks, and was gloriously warm. I spent the day enjoying the sunshine by the Charles with my sisters at EarthFest. I had a great time, and the day was made all the more sweet with the perfect cone of vanilla soft serve. This is Boston so I know better than to expect consistently warm weather, but it was so nice to finally get a taste of summer. 

MOTION PICTURES.

The Harvard Square Theatre in Cambridge has a wonderful mural decorating the exterior of the building. Featuring Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and other famous faces, the mural provides a feeling of old Hollywood glamour that is missing from the average multiplex. 

The gloomy weather here in Boston doesn't seem like it's going to let up anytime soon, so I think it will be a perfect weekend to go to the movies. Is there anything out right now that you're excited to see? 

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Looking Back to Move Forward. 

The Light at the End of the Tunnel. 

FIRE PROOF.

I have always been drawn to the Metropolitan Storage Warehouse in Cambridge. I've frequently walked past the mammoth building, and always seem to find myself captivated by the interesting textures and details. I love the proud white lettering, the imposing window grates, and the patterns gently formed by rust and time. The building is far more eye-pleasing than a typical storage unit, and built in 1917, it brings a sense of history to the neighborhood. 

The building proudly declares that it is fire proof. This seems rather a bold claim -- tempting fate and all that. [ It brings to mind a certain "unsinkable" ocean liner. ] While I can't personally vouch for the veracity of the claim, I can safely say that the building is worth a closer look. 

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MAY FLOWERS.

The weather has been fairly miserable here in Boston lately. It has been raining for the past week and the forecast suggests it will continue to do so for quite a while. Thankfully, all this rain hasn't stopped beautiful flowers from blooming all over the city. It's comforting to see vibrant flower beds when I'm trudging through yet another muddy puddle. 

MUCH LOVE MONDAY.

Flowers on Boylston. 

Sunshine after a rainy afternoon. 

The return of the swan boats. 

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RESERVOIR.

Last weekend, I went to the Quabbin Reservoir in Western Mass with my boyfriend. The views were astoundingly beautiful. We came across a couple taking their wedding pictures with the water in the background -- it was so sweet! I can hardly think of a more perfect setting for wedding photos. 

As we were exploring, I couldn't believe how simply enormous the area was. The Reservoir is the largest inland body of water in Massachusetts, and provides most of Boston's water supply. [ Here is all of this grandeur and beauty -- and just so people like me can have running water! ] The reservoir has an interesting history; four towns were flooded to make room for its creation. Apparently, when the water is low, you can still see a church steeple from one of the abandoned towns. 

As much as I love living in a city, sometimes it's so wonderful to not be surrounded by buildings. We walked around for a few hours, and [ despite my ridiculously inappropriate and uncomfortable footwear ] I didn't want to leave. Before we headed out, we stopped off at an observation tower sitting one of the surrounding hills for a better look at the views. From the top you can see out for miles.  I can't wait to go back for some long hikes and picnics this summer. 

MUCH LOVE MONDAY.

Sunny Sunday Mornings.

Impending Summer Fun.

Wind on the Waves.

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