Restarting this Blog again...

I really do neglect this Blog, it seems. But, with a handy new phone with a huge screen, (not to mention an ipad), I shouldn't have an excuse not to Blog on the go. So here's to a New Year, new experiences, and hopefully new graces!

Daybook Post

Outside my window...

Don't really sit next to a window..but will be looking through my car window in few minutes as I drive home.

I am thinking...

...about working out soon..but need to eat my yogurt...and book club meeting tonight.

I am thankful...

...for all the special people in my life: past and present. All the memories and experiences.

In the kitchen...

...are dishes I didn't do last night.

I am wearing...

...my spring/summer perfume. Getting ready to switch over to fall scent!

I am reading...

...Rediscovering Catholicism, Surrender!, Imitations of Christ

I am hoping...

...to stop being stressed by work, to be prepared for the first day of Sunday school, and to have peace in my heart.

I am looking forward to...

...cooler weather, the end of UA season, being able to see a certain someone in October

I am learning...

...how to surrender completely to the will of God.

Around the house...

...needs much cleaning. Did the bathroom last weekend; should move on to the rooms this weekend.

A favorite quote for today...

"At first, it had seemed to me that I should distance myself a bit from the Marian devotion of my childhood in order to focus more on Christ...I came to understand that true devotion to the Mother of God is actually Christocentric; indeed, it is very profoundly rooted in the mystery of the Blessed Trinity, and the mysteries of the Incarnation and Redemption.”  ~Blessed Pope John Paul II, Crossing The Threshold of Hope

A few plans for the rest of the week:

...prepare for Sunday's class, work out, get UAs out on time, find some ME time.

San Diego!

So I got back from San Diego yesterday afternoon. It was a really fun and relaxing trip. Nice to get away from all the hustle and bustle once in awhile, ya know? Commence..picture overload!

Ready to leave Dallas Love Field!

Flew to San Antonio first 

Arizona?

San Diego!

Some hole in the wall place that had great HH specials 

Veggie Burger & Citrus Avocado Salad 

Little Italy!

Mmm...gelato :)

Gelato Afagato style

Anthony's Seafood

View from the top of the Hyatt Hotel

Vodka & Pineapple

I spy...a maple leaf? 

My home for the next 6 days

Breakfast at Extraordinary Desserts! 

Matcha Green Tea Latte

Blueberry Cream Cheese...thing..

Strawberry Scone

USS Midway

Lol, Gia took a liking to David almost right away

All consoling little Lukas

Our boat for the tour around the harbor

Precious :)

Look, sea lions! (and seals?)

La Jolla!

View from George's at the Cove restaurant

Fresh caught Yellow Tail with greens and mashed potatoes

Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos

:P

 

Beach time!

More seals

Darn phone shadow, lol

Do you know..the muffin man...who lives on Mulberry Lane?

On top of Mt. Soledad

I forget what this was..Zinfandel? Twas delicious :)

Wines all around, lol

Seafood!!

Calamari

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for mass

Mango Margaritas..mmm

Ceviche!

On the way to Coronado Island

The bridge! Aka..suicide bridge

Sangriaaaa!!

Fish tacos :)

Fried Ice cream

Jolly people, haha

My coworker and I spotted a deli that served SBux, yes!!

Out attempt at covert operations..

Last day on the floor for the trade expo!

Peohe's! Well..the bar, lol. We're waiting for our table

Crown & Coke?

Our view from our table out into the harbor/downtown

Ono!! I was more excited about the rice, muahaha

Sbux sighted in San Antonio!

Paired with some Cane's Chicken, hahaha

Some people like their beauty rest...

Clear skies, last stop before D-town

There were so many adventures, stories, etc...But I took back a sense of calm and happiness from getting to hang out with some really cool people :)