Recently.....

Getting comfortable in a new city in all new surroundings

takes some time.....

actually it takes all my time.

Finding out what I am supposed to do at work

meeting all new people at work

convincing them all 

that I know what I am talking about....

yikes

it wears me out.

So, just for some catch up......

the weather in San Diego is pretty much

delightful.

The mornings are often cloudy with the sun coming out late morning

and then sometimes a fog rolls in 

just when I get off work.

But it is spectacular each morning as I drive to work,

the Pacific Ocean is to my left, 

and on the way home,

it is to my right.

The enormous expanse of blue, blue water

it just there!

Very cool.

A lot different than the desert!!

I find myself going down to the beach several times a week

and my feet just want to run...

even though my body really doesn't enjoy it much anymore,

so I run and I walk, I run and I walk

and it feels great!!

Plus, there is lots to do and see in San Diego.

I recently to the Coaster (a commuter train) from Carlsbad down to San Diego.

Last weekend I went home for Sweet Willa's birthday 

soooooo......

photos to follow:

waiting for the train to arrive

I wore a flower in my hair

railroad crossing 

look out for "r"s 

spell it 

without any "r"s......

all kinds of yachts!

New Pope

Francis I

I loved the colorful display of t shirts

peace

and

love

now this is a cool pirate ship

I will explore it when I have guests visit me

This was at a street fair.

These purses were made in Kenya

I bought a really cool green one.

colorful dresses for little girls

Now at the birthday party

what a cool crown Sarah made for Willa

wow!

here is the birthday girl and mama

what a cutie pie

another masterpiece by Sarah

there is a happy birthday girl

what are they talking about???!!!!

I like stripes and polka dots

nice composition

birthday girl with mom and dad and brother