6.24.2009

Junk Drawer 176.365

After about 5 years, I FINALLY cleaned out and organized the junk drawer! Boy does it feel good to be able to actually open the drawer all the way!. Found this organizer many years ago, but it got buried under all the junk in the drawer. The section that holds the pencils and binder clips slides to the right and opens up to more compartments. It's nice that at least one drawer in my kitchen is organized... :)

6.21.2009

Father's Day 175.365

Happy Father's Day to Roger, the wonderful father to our son Danny. To Roger, Sr. the wonderful father to Roger, Jr. and me. To my father, Rafael, who though is not with us anymore, made me the person that I am today. I LOVE ALL OF YOU!!

Plane ride 174.365

We were invited to a BBQ at a friend's hanger. Her husband is a pilot and gave me a ride in his Cessna 150. It's a small, two-seater - cramped quarters in the cockpit. Flew over the city for about 15 minutes. The white building / complex is the Mormon Temple. This was my first time in a small plane. I was nervous and a little worried because I get air sick when I fly on commercial planes. But this was not bad at all. My stomach lurched just a little on the descent. I can't wait to go up there again!!!

Palms 173.365

This grove of palms is right next to a cloverleaf onramp of a freeway. I was waiting my turn for the metered light to get on the freeway, so I took the shot.

Dinner 172.365

Danny likes simple dinners. So tonight we are having beans and ground turkey, seasoned with lots of garlic, oregano, salt and pepper served over rice. Very simple and scrumptious.

Refreshed 171.365

My just watered tomato plant.
The plant is backlit by the sun. The water droplets are on the other side of the leaf.

6.16.2009

Facebook


Last Thanksgiving, my brother convinced me to join Facebook (FB). With some trepidation, I started inputting my information, added friends, and even posted what I was doing. At first, I was slightly addicted to it, wondering what my “friends” were doing, and taking quizzes – my Aura is purple and the band that represents me is Journey.

I have learned to enjoy my time on FB. I log on only every few days now, instead of every few hours. The best thing about FB is connecting with old friends. Today, I had lunch with my friend Cheri. Cheri found me on FB. We haven’t seen each other since high school – 23 years ago! Cheri was my very first friend I made when my family moved from Chicago to California. We were both 10 years old when we met. It was great to catch up with her after all these years, reminiscing about our families, and telling each other what our families are doing now. What a great way to spend the afternoon! I hope this reconnection will continue and that our old friendship be renewed.