Photo Runs are Wonderful!

Running never fails to make me feel better, especially on a gorgeous day like today. It was 46F and sunny with no clouds. It is February, right? Because it sure feels more like April. Mondays are my relatively easy days--five hour break between my two classes--so I took advantage of the opportunity to run in the afternoon and take pictures as I ran through Shadyside, a cute neighborhood on the northeast side of Oakland where Pitt is located. Take a look at all the fabulous photographs I got!

The Infamous Cathedral of Learning.

This should be on a postcard to attract prospective students. 

Think I could sell it and make some money?

The Dinosaur by the Carnegie Library.

I haven't been in there yet, but I fantasize of having time to pleasure read. And a dinosaur makes it all the more enticing. Particularly a dinosaur with a red scarf. 

Heinz Chapel.

Across from the Cathedral of Learning, the opening Lantern Ceremony for female students was held here. It is gorgeous.

St. Paul's Cathedral.

It's beautiful on the outside.

And even more spectacular inside.

Lucky for me, I get to attend Mass there every Sunday, if not more often.

Schiller's Pharmacy.

A cute neighborhood pharmacy in Shadyside.

Welcome to Walnut Street.

Just a glimpse down Walnut Street, the main drag of Shadyside.

Shadyside Variety Store.

This looks fun! An adventure for another day.

Pamela's.

Home of the best chocolate and banana hotcakes.

Also where my parents first got to meet one of my best friends Christine.

Happy Berry Fro-Yo.

Haven't been to this one yet, but a similar establishment, Razzy Fresh, is excellent. Dispense your frozen yogurt, add your toppings, weigh, and pay. Wonderful concept.

Someday.

Someday Valerie and I plan to own a bakery or cafe. 

Mom's pumpkin muffins--which I received in the mail last week!--will be sold there.

Houses in Shadyside.

Just perusing for the future. And enjoying the variety of architecture.

I want a turret in my future home.

And a window box garden.

And a dinosaur.

Okay, maybe not. 

But this is the dinosaur in front of WQED, the educational radio station located a half mile east of campus on Fifth Ave. 

So now you have seen a bit of Shadyside. Look for more picture runs to come soon--hopefully! It all depends on the amount of time I have as well as the weather.