Just a few thoughts

SOL Day 8

I'm back home in New Mexico after almost 17 days in California.  It's amazing how fast the time went!  Yes, we were busy packing, unpacking, visiting, and enjoying, but 17 days?! As I sit writing this morning, I am reminded how quiet it is where I live, no hustle and bustle of city noises. I look out my windows to a much different landscape . . . California is so lush with beautiful flowers everywhere and of course it has the ocean!  One of my favorite flowers, Bird of Paradise are growing wild everywhere. New Mexico's has the beauty of the desert cacti, wild flowers and some of the most amazing sunsets I have ever seen.  Both certainly have their own appeal, both have their own beauty.

Nature's Alarm Clock

SOL Day 7

Woke early this morning to crack . . . boom . . . bang!!!
Was it an earthquake?!? Thunder?!?
As my eyes adjusted to the early dawn, and my brain adjusted to reality, I realized it was in deed thunder!  It just seemed so loud . . . so close!
A few minutes later the rain drops were pelting against the windows, it sounded like hail but I knew better as I was fully awake now.
As soon as it was light outside I looked out the window and realized the noise was partly due to over turned lawn chairs as well as a few plants!  Mother Nature was at it once again!

A FAV Eating Spot!

Day 6 SOL


One of the things I love about California is that so many restaurants offer organic fruit, veggie, and meat options on their menus.  About 5 years ago I made the decision to try and incorporate organically grown foods into my diet.  The problem of course is when eating out, most restaurants don't use organic food, but here in California problem solved!  My niece took us to Kreation Organic, one place in particular that I just loved!  Yummy salads, sandwiches and healthy smoothies and all with organic ingredients!

Mission Accomplished

SOL Day 5


Hard to believe my sister and I have been here in California for a little over 2 weeks!  We came to visit and help my nephew pack and move to a different apartment.  Well our mission has been accomplished!  I am happy to report that Jason is moved in, unpacked and organized (my sister and my specialty).  Today was spent just getting a few items at Target and then dinner with both my niece and nephew.  Back home on Monday . . . spending time with them just flies by!

The Move . . .

                                                        


SOL Day 4

Moving day can be stressful but unfortunately when the movers are not quite what you would expect, well let's just say it makes for a very, very long day.  Jason's move was guesstimated to take between 4-5 hours and in reality took a little over 12!  The 2 movers were very nice men, but moving may not be a good career choice.  The problems began at the apartment Jason was moving out of.  They spent so much time wrapping furniture it could have made it to China unharmed .  Then they had a very difficult time getting the couch out the door because they were not making the proper angle so I made a few suggestions after watching them struggle for about hour.  They ended up gauging the doorway and wall on the way out.  The drive from downtown LA to Orange county should have taken them an hour at best but the driver got in an accident which delayed them about 3 hours.  Needless to say once they finally arrived we all chipped in and basically became part of the "moving team"!  At about 10:00 pm they finally left and we looked at each other and had such mixed emotions about the whole situation. They were really so nice and polite just not good movers. At the end of the very long day, we showered, fell in to bed and were ready to unpack and organize this morning!