say it with pictures

San Francisco blessed us with beautiful weather.

We walked miles, took in the sites,
ate and drank and had a terrific time!

Ghirardelli Hot Fudge Sundaes. Decadent and worth every bite!


The Cherry blossoms were in full bloom in Golden Gate Park!

Breakfast in Little Italy. Pasticcerie deliziose!!

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Later in the week, an adventure in the wine country....

lettuce b. frank. across the street from our sidewalk cafe :)
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And finally, San Diego.
A visit to the campus and lunch at the beach.

Did I mention my girl will be transferring to
SD State University in the fall?? I am so proud of her!

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Tomorrow? back to it. ohboy

Did I clear my head? no, I didn't.
However, I did have a very nice Spring Break.

Don has been in pain again. He's still waiting on final results. Another appointment Friday. I'm hope hope hoping whatever it may be, the docs will have offer a treatment to help him feel better.
*crossing fingers and praying that he'll get relief soon*

Today's Joys

Ibuprofen

sweatshirts and slippers

sourdough toast

Big Puffy Clouds

friends

Spring Break

Since you've been so kind to inquire, I'm checking in.






Don is well. He's still got a couple of specialists to see, but looks like the big "C" has been ruled out. *big sigh of relief* What he's got, more than likely, is an unusual form of arthritis. Thankfully, he's been feeling quite good for weeks now. Hopefully after diagnosis is made, he'll be able to avoid the kind of discomfort he's had to bear.

I'm off again for another weekend getaway. (Hubby said last night that I'm leaving him all the time lately. Cute. He's not one to say things like that...he always encourages me to get out and have a good time.) Hitting the road tomorrow at 6a with a couple of girlfriends. We're headed up to San Francisco. My friend's daughter lives up there and is a great planner of fun. I'm in dire need of fun, so I'm looking forward to the adventure. We'll be back home by Sunday evening. It's spring break (woo HOO!) and I'm thankful for that. I really need some time away from work to clear my head.

I'll be back with photos from my walk and some shots of SF.
xo

Time, time...

Life is busy and I wonder why it is that I can't ever find the time to do the things I want and/or need to do.

I work full time. I can't say I'm doing something that I love or that what I do each day is so fulfilling that it's worth the time and effort that I put into it. A thought came to me recently. It's unrealistic and unhealthy to even give any attention to the thought. It keeps speaking to me and I wish it would shut up already.

"I don't want to work full time anymore"

Shut UP! I need a full time job. I should be (and am, really) thankful to have the job.

I just don't or, rather, I am just unable to make the time to do the things I need to do. I need to finish projects in my house. I need to make phone calls to clear up some chronic insurance matters. I need to clean my closets. I need to reorganize the house. I need to take better care of my plants. My car needs brakes. My upstairs bathroom is leaking from lord know where. We painted but never replaced the baseboards. I need new flooring in a big bad way.

I want to better myself. I want to find a therapist. I want to take classes in Excel and religious studies and cooking. I want more time to write, take photographs. Learn Photoshop. Return phone calls. I want to enjoy making dinner again. I want to bake just 'cause I want to, not because I'm taking dessert to a gathering. I want a massage. A facial. Smell the fucking roses.

I want to travel................

sighh

I've started reading a blog written by a woman who recently learned she has breast cancer - rather advanced - and she's telling her story as it plays out. She's terrific. Most days when she posts she closes with "Joys Today". I'm going to try that:

Today's Joys

that first cup of coffee

green hills

my son's rockin' new haircut

red wine

a sweet good morning text from my girl

fresh sheets

a welcome home hug

the internet

There now. I feel better.

Tomorrow we're taking the day off - Don's having his biopsy and we're that much closer to getting him better. Friday is his follow up appt. AND his birthday.

goodnight, sweet dreams...

Once upon a time...

Here's a random photo from my girlee getaway. It was hard to find one that I could publish.

I'll let you make up a story to go with it. :)

Girlee Overnight!

I've lots to say but can never find the time.

time time...

No news yet on my hubby. Tests in the next week...I think we should have a diagnosis by the end of next week(?) Prayers and good positive thoughts are welcome....

Leaving in moments for my annual YaYa weekend. This is a reunion of 5 ladies as we've all (but me!) gone our separate ways from our school. (The one where I work now, not the schools we attended as kiddies) This year's theme:

Spa, Beauty, and Love Thy InnerSelf.

Not that we usually have a theme, but I named this one just because I wanted to and because I can!(could?)

A good time WILL be had by all. Stories, laughter and general goofball behavior.

Here's a picture from a previous event.

You get the idea.

Hugs to all!

xoxo