Friday, February 18, 2011

Raining in Shell Beach

Hi to all. It is raining here today, Friday.  I went kayaking by myself on Sunday and it was sunny and very warm. The ocean was very calm and I paddled up to two fat otters.  Next month the seals will have their pups.   It is very cool to see them in the wild.  The Bull Seals are wintering over near Hearst Castle at the beach. They already have their babies and the males fight like crazy to show their dominance. The monarch butterflies are about ready to leave for their next journey. These butterflies live the longest here in Pismo Beach. The other ones die along the way after they lay their eggs. It is a wonder of science how the monarchs know their path when they never make the entire journey.  Now youve had your nature lesson for the day:) You are welcome to visit and see what we have around here.  As some of you know we also have the hot springs (ok another nature lesson). Now you see why I love living here. I found my first boyfriend on facebook and told him how sweet, respectful and fun he was. He said I was his first love.  My first love was one of my camp counselors.  Valentines day: gave chocolates to the ladies at work, sent valentine cards to my girlfriends, got a sweet card from Phil & Laurie, and I ate lots of chocolate! Hope yours was filled with love too. Remember Love is a Verb.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Super Bowl Sunday!

Although I dont really care about super bowl or who wins I do care if the score ends with 3-3 as Ive made a $5 bet with 100 other people. So at 1st and 3rd quarter? I will make $50, at half time $100 and at end of game $500. Go Penny!  Ive been hitting garage sales to buy cheap succulents for the two big empty pots on my patio. Wish someone had free potting soil. Have you seen the prices of this crap (literally)? Anyway this is a right brain activity which my new psychologist recommends everyone do to be healthy and balanced. Can you think of any right brain activities (anything creative)? I know two people who are extremely right brained (guess who*) Anyway Im supposed to get a coloring book and crayons and doodle( can I drool too?) I need a lot of practice with my right brain.  Had alot of couples in today to see this 55 and over community. I sold the first unit  to this complex. Teased to be  my boyfriend Ralph who actually fought in the battle of Iwa Jima sp? He wrote a short book "My life as a jarhead" He still lives here and the community gave him an 89th birthday party.  I have found world war 2 vets to be the most happy, appreciative & content people I have ever known. The women stepped up too and served as nurses and did mens jobs at home to keep the factories open. Did you know they rationed panty hose and sugar and lots of other things during the war? Love to all. Gotta go the game is about to begin! Oh did you guess who? Cathy Kuschell and Rachelle Parrish  go right brainers!