everyday there's something new

Wow I have been soo baad! I did not realize just how long since I posted here. yes i do have many excuses, but bottom line none of them would help get me back here.....
My big update is that I moved....from my home of nearly 21 years. It was so hard to leave, with so many memories. I miss that space in the spiritual way. I miss all the good neighbours I had on my cul-de-sac and the kids that would come play with Sasha.
But its been too difficult for me to go back for just a visit.
I still have boxes to un pack or get rid of. Even then its hard to open a box some days because of -again- the memories.
So its a New start and a New Life for Sasha and I. New address, new phone number, new friends, new home, new community. I even had to downsize everyday items like my vaccum cleaner and some furniture. Giveaway my big furniture and have some things built in.
Its surprising that there still is very little around when it comes to furniture and storage ideas for a small space. the market is still very limited and behind the times. Living in an urban and even suburb, condo's and apartments are a reality for many many people. Living in a smaller space can be more cost effective as well as a smaller 'footprint'.
Maybe I should consult help design solutions for this lifestyle---as I do have many ideas and learned from my own situation. :)
Oh yes, my other ongoing dilemma, having the Blackberry Blues! Yup my provider has had to replace mine twice. So that means am on BB #3 and still having the same issues! The battery doesn't seem to hold a charge. It freezes--let's just call this 'Freeze Frame'...LOL  It sends text messages induplicate sometimes or out of sequence. The strangest event was one day while texting it was scrolling through the conversation.....no fingers on the buttons. It was possessed--can relate it to someone having control of a computer from a remote site.  (insert Twilight Zone theme song ;)
No wiating to get my hands on my new phone- a definte upgrade. :)
         Oh yes, the dating site didn't work out so good. The one man I did see for several months, turned out to be a bad match. I blame the long distance situation. Though in reality it was not a huge distance, though there was an international border between us. He was different shall we say- although some days I was sure that The Aliens had hijacked his logic!!!
just saying.
My project now is planning a trip to depart before the end of the year......dreaming of Down Under once again. Going to sign off now.

And yes, I need to sign on  again soon.

weather's bleak, oil leak and single sight

so the weather has not been optimal- bleak, gray, rainy. Even a thunderstorm yesterday complete with lightning. Had to bring in the cushions on my new patio furniture and put a plastic painters drop sheet on one chair. Just when I was getting it set up nicely complete with a Feng Shui chime mini fountain and a lantern looking candle holder. All cozy looking for a glass of wine an reading a book with some light jazz music on. :) and then there's The Car....aka pain in the neck over the last couple years. Took the car back to OK as there has been a moderate to light oil leak over the last month. Turns out there is a leaking valve gasket? have the appointment booked with the dealer for the 17th since this is warranty work. have laid out clean paper towel on the garage floor so I can monitor it. though the intermittent oil burning smell has returned.
As I am sure- you know I am not thrilled about that.
Today a trip to the dentist for my crown first appointment and prep.
tonight I was working on a new profile on a single site...got my profile 96% built. So now to decide if I should sign up and give them money. hmmm
Decisions, decisions....
yes I would like to make a commitment and sign up. But it seems kind of costly! $$
wish I could have a free trial to see how good it is!
OK time to read a few paragraphs in my travel story book before going off to the land of Nod.
au revoir
xx

Sights of Santa Cruz, CA

Pebble Beach

San Francisco - Pebble Beach

From Macy's window- Union Square SF

airport delay musings and the comforts of home

In retrospect- I realize that I did have some interesting contents in my larger carry on thinking about it.
Sets of lacy underwear, a good supply of chocolate, a camera and my notebook computer were indeed the best and majority of items. :)
though wonder what someone would think had they searched or inspected my bag. ;)
But really since arriving home about 2 days ago, I am so happy to be back to the comfort of my home. My bed. My doggie and companion Sasha- privacy. Peace and quiet and on no real schedule until next week.
I wonder, how many of us really sit and take a moment or two to appreciate being home. What you have and what you take for granted. How good it is. To appreciate what you have.
What others do not have- a roof over your head, food and living in a safe town or city or neighbourhood.
To realize that day to day many of us take these things for granted.
It seems simple enough on one level --but really is it?
Having being about to travel to many places in the world to experience many things, I realize this more each day and each trip. I wish every person in the Western world could travel and learn this very important lesson.
By Western World I mean, North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand where many of us are fortunate to have a good quality of life.
So count your blessings.