I have gratitude today for...
* a very positive first conference call with me new team.
* time at the beach with Andy. I started reading "Enjoy Every Sandwich" and really like it. It has a great message about living every day to its fullest and having gratitude for the small things. That is why I keep this blog. Sometimes I feel like this blog makes it seem like only good things happen. We all know that's not true---but---when we focus on the good, sometimes the bad doesn't seem so bad in the long run.
* going in the ocean. It was a bit chilly but gorgeous once I was in for a few minutes. The water was so clean and clear you could see to the bottom and it was very refreshing on this hot day.
* sittng out on the deck under an umbrella in the shade reading and listening to music until Debbie got home.
* going to the store and getting stuff to make burritos and guacamole. Debbie & I made dinner together and we watch baseball out back while eating dinner.
* Debbie giving us a ride to the airport.
* no flight delays. I was worried when the flight attendant came over the loudspeaker and said "If there is a docto onboard please press your call button." I thought for sure we'd have to have an unplanned landing. I guess the person was ok because we made it to Philly on time.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Sunday, September 9, 2012
I have gratitude today for...
* getting more sleep early this morning after I switched from the bedroom to the couch in the living room.
* watching football and relaxing at Maureen's for most of the morning.
* picking up Subway and heading to the lake for the afternoon. The lake was gorgeous and the water was perfect! We had a picnic under a tree and then went swimming.
* spending a few hours on Craig & Deb's deck. We had the TV set up so we could watch from outside and we flipped between the Giants/Dodgers game and football. I also spent some time catching up on my blog.
* dinner at Charley's with Andy & Debbie. I never get sick of Italian! Debbie treated us for our 1st Anniversary which was super sweet. We had great conversation and the food was excellent.
* talking for a while long when we got home and getting to bed fairly early.
* getting more sleep early this morning after I switched from the bedroom to the couch in the living room.
* watching football and relaxing at Maureen's for most of the morning.
* picking up Subway and heading to the lake for the afternoon. The lake was gorgeous and the water was perfect! We had a picnic under a tree and then went swimming.
* spending a few hours on Craig & Deb's deck. We had the TV set up so we could watch from outside and we flipped between the Giants/Dodgers game and football. I also spent some time catching up on my blog.
* dinner at Charley's with Andy & Debbie. I never get sick of Italian! Debbie treated us for our 1st Anniversary which was super sweet. We had great conversation and the food was excellent.
* talking for a while long when we got home and getting to bed fairly early.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
I have gratitude today for...
* Debbie waiting on line at Manhatten Bagel to get "good" bagels for us. The line was so slow/long we ended up with Safeway bagels and they were very good. We also had fruit salad for breakfast--I enjoyed the watermelon. I've barely had any watermelon this summer.
* a relaxing morning lounging around Craig & Deb's place.
* Maureen having us over for the pre & post show festivities. Her house is beautiful and her backyard was like a private oasis. I loved it! We had a great afternoon filled with friends, drinks, food and laughs.
* arranging for a taxi to pick us up and drop us off so no one had to worry about driving to/from the show.
* tailgating for a bit in the parking lot before the show. The scenery was beautiful.
* being able to see DMB again, for the last time this summer. Although the show was quite the stinker (for me) I had a fun time and always try to remember we are lucky to see our favorite band as often as we do.
* hanging out at Maureen's for a while after we got home. Everyone was pretty tired so we didn't stay up too late. More fun to be had tomorrow at the lake!
* Debbie waiting on line at Manhatten Bagel to get "good" bagels for us. The line was so slow/long we ended up with Safeway bagels and they were very good. We also had fruit salad for breakfast--I enjoyed the watermelon. I've barely had any watermelon this summer.
* a relaxing morning lounging around Craig & Deb's place.
* Maureen having us over for the pre & post show festivities. Her house is beautiful and her backyard was like a private oasis. I loved it! We had a great afternoon filled with friends, drinks, food and laughs.
* arranging for a taxi to pick us up and drop us off so no one had to worry about driving to/from the show.
* tailgating for a bit in the parking lot before the show. The scenery was beautiful.
* being able to see DMB again, for the last time this summer. Although the show was quite the stinker (for me) I had a fun time and always try to remember we are lucky to see our favorite band as often as we do.
* hanging out at Maureen's for a while after we got home. Everyone was pretty tired so we didn't stay up too late. More fun to be had tomorrow at the lake!
Friday, September 7, 2012
I have gratitude today for...
* Becky driving me from Hollywood to Hermosa Beach. I didn't realize we were 45 minutes away and it turned out she wasn't able to stay. Barley came along for the ride and Andy got to meet him.
* lunch at Cantina Real on the pier in Hermosa with Andy.
* spending time on the beach with Andy, Craig, Terry & Deb. We drank some beers and played horsehoes. I've never really played and it was a lot of fun. Craig & I won the Best of 3 Tournament.
* dinner at Buena Vita with Andy, Craig, Deb, Terry & Nancy. As always the food was excellent, as was the company. We celebrated Terry's 30th Birthday too.
* Becky driving me from Hollywood to Hermosa Beach. I didn't realize we were 45 minutes away and it turned out she wasn't able to stay. Barley came along for the ride and Andy got to meet him.
* lunch at Cantina Real on the pier in Hermosa with Andy.
* spending time on the beach with Andy, Craig, Terry & Deb. We drank some beers and played horsehoes. I've never really played and it was a lot of fun. Craig & I won the Best of 3 Tournament.
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| Thanks Debbie for this amazing candid shot! |
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| We always make a trip to Buona Vita when we visit Hermosa! |
Thursday, September 6, 2012
I have gratitude today for...
* getting a decent night's sleep considering I had 4 hours sleep in the last 44 hours.
* a great hike with Becky and the two dogs Runyon Canyon National Park. The views were gorgeous and it was a great workout.
* meeting Jamie for lunch at farmer's market in The Grove.
* going to Jerome's pool for a couple of hours this afternoon. The weather was perfect and the pool was beautiful. It was nice to relax.
* dinner in Santa Monica at Fritto Misto with Becky & Jamie. It was a BYOB and their food was excellent. After, we met up with Jamie's sister and friend at the pier and listened to Best Coast play on the beach. We had a blanket in the sand and a bottle of wine. Another great night in CA---one of my favorite places to visit.
* Ryah emailing me back and saying they will freeze my membership until I notify them to reactivate it. With all of my upcoming traveling it doesn't make sense for me to pay for a monthly membership.
* making plans to hang out with Mom & Cookie next Wednesday night when I get back from CA.
* getting a decent night's sleep considering I had 4 hours sleep in the last 44 hours.
* a great hike with Becky and the two dogs Runyon Canyon National Park. The views were gorgeous and it was a great workout.
* meeting Jamie for lunch at farmer's market in The Grove.
* going to Jerome's pool for a couple of hours this afternoon. The weather was perfect and the pool was beautiful. It was nice to relax.
* dinner in Santa Monica at Fritto Misto with Becky & Jamie. It was a BYOB and their food was excellent. After, we met up with Jamie's sister and friend at the pier and listened to Best Coast play on the beach. We had a blanket in the sand and a bottle of wine. Another great night in CA---one of my favorite places to visit.
* Ryah emailing me back and saying they will freeze my membership until I notify them to reactivate it. With all of my upcoming traveling it doesn't make sense for me to pay for a monthly membership.
* making plans to hang out with Mom & Cookie next Wednesday night when I get back from CA.
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