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Day 3: Sneezy Little Antenna Guy

Why do I love him so?

I want this on a shirt

Day 2: Goals and Inspiration

Hello
I've come back. Yes it is calendered in my BlackBerry I have a daily reminder for me to post, I have a reminder for just about anything (I also have a reminder to take my vitamins). Without the crackberry in my proximity I would surely be lost just ask anyone that knows of the great protein shake spill of April 08, those few hours without my bestest friend were the longest of my year. Don't get me started on the "what do you mean backup?" *sigh

Back to it. I've given myself a goal of completing a 5k this year, in the next 6 months I'd like to complete a 10k. For my first 5k I've registered to run in the San Francisco Komen Race for the Cure in honor of Heather Ferillo, a breast cancer survivor. I read her blog during her battle and she was an absolute inspiration to me. With her wonderful support and strength she weathered through so many obstacles.

I look forward to participating in raising money for research in the San Francisco area and in completing my goal. Yes it is calendered in my BlackBerry.

Day 1: The Lisey Promise

I’ve promised mybrittney I would start posting here again (at least every day for the next month). This is more of a promise to me, let’s see how I do.

I love my office view looking up Stephenson in the financial district of San Francisco

 

 

I still pinch myself some days; I never thought I would be able to look at something so beautiful during my work day. I appreciate this view at least once each day I’ll look out and smile, I’m pretty fortunate.

Oh yes bay area we have arrived

doc.jpg, originally uploaded by lisey.

I found a veterinarian in Oakland for Doc. Thought he should have a regular vet in case. This vet specializes in holistic as well as western medicine. If Doc has to undergo acupuncture I will take many pics and twitter the event. He is so excited about the upcoming visit.

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The date of my last backup. I'm restoring my new blackberry right now and I'm excited to see life as it was on that day. I remember I was doubting my choice to move to the bay area. I remember saying goodbye to a wonderful house with a garden.

I love it in the bay area. I don't have a doubt I made the right choice. I have a nice garden with tomatoes, lettuce, peas and herbs. 

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Walked the Golden Gate Bridge.jpg, originally uploaded by lisey.

I walked the Golden Gate Bridge today. After a few failed attempts, I did it.
It was one of my biggest fears for years. Spending a day off just enjoying the city I decided to try. This was the only picture I took and my knees were shaking so hard I didn't look at it until a few minutes ago this evening.

pinwheel starting to bloom

pinwheel starting to bloom.jpg, originally uploaded by lisey.

This is a my pinwheel about to bloom. Its a cutting from a huge pinwheel I had in Long Beach I couldn't bring to the bay area. The original was a cutting from my mom's. My mom's is a cutting from her mom's plant left to her when she passed.

Update: I forgot I had posted about this pinwheel previously. I think I need to post more often.

Just a bean and cheese burrito

A comfort food of mine is a simple bean and cheese burrito. Tortilla, refried pinto beans and cheese, that's all. For some reason I've found in the bay area they add everything they can to the simple order. Carrots, onions, rice, salsa, sour cream, this liquidy guacamole sauce, or unrefried beans are all like "surprise we are a part of your meal."

Pinwheel

pinwheel.jpg, originally uploaded by lisey.

This is one of my favorite plants I own. It's a cutting of a cutting of a cutting. The original was on my grandmothers potting table when she passed away she had split hers 5 ways. I took a cutting from my mothers about 2 years later after hers had settled into the ground. I took this cutting from mine that is about the size of a small bush. I have it with me during my temporary move and it makes me smile.

Hello again bay area

Hi!
How are you? I've been well. I've decided to give our relationship another shot. It's been 4 years and we both have changed and grown individually. I think this time we can make it work. I've been secretly visiting for some time now, stealthy planning my return, and as luck would have it everything has fallen into place.

Sending warm hugs in this cold and rainy weather you have brought me

Best,
lise