If I could bottle part of my Staycation and put a word to it, it would be Paradise...my kind of paradise. It was a day that included some of my favorite things: a 6 mile walk, a mimosa, relaxation by the water, music, art and great friends. Monday started with a tea and yummy scone from a local cafe, a view of America's Finest City, 6 mile scenic walk, a poolside mimosa, and that was only the morning! This was a Staycation day in my own City, Coronado which I love...
My favorite view....
Then it was time to get dressed up and hit Vigilucci's for Marilyn's piano playing....
What a true gift this was as she had a beautiful violin accompanist who is another friend's daughter and a singer who was AMAZING! Truly the night was beautiful from start to finish!
Marilyn just exudes a spirit you want to be around. Her smile is contageous, she is talented, interesting and all around beautiful. She was the reason that so many people were in one room and one reason we were all together: Paula, Jacqueline, and myself:
Sorry my video is not the best but just some of the singing we heard...just gives you a taste of it. There were tears in all our eyes at the conclusion.
So wonderful to be with Paula, hear the beautiful music and take in such a wonderful day. We capped off that evening with wine on the balcony and taking in the City lights....
even Bernie got in on the star gazing...
Thanks to my friend Jacqueline for spending this time with me. Thanks to Marily and Dave for their hospitality and slumber party fun. I look forward to the next visit!
"One day, many moons from now, you will find yourself close to the end, and thinking about the beginning. TODAY is that beginning. TODAY is life. You’ve got to live it. Live for what’s right. Live for what you believe in. Live for what’s important to you. Live for the people you love, and never forget to tell them how much they mean to you. Realize that today you’re lucky because you still have a chance. So stop for a moment and think. Whatever you still need to do, start doing it now. There are only so many todays left."
I was looking forward to our vacation in Oklahoma on Monkey Island and, our son's wedding. The night we arrived I had multiple seizures and stopped breathing. Won't tell all the gory details but was airlifted to Joplin, Mo. My first helicopter ride and I was unconcious (thank god) where they intubated and cut my favorite bra and breast cancer survivor (I think of it as my good luck charm) shirt off. 2 days in ICU but, did make it to the wedding. Seized again on the trip home so we will be having staycations until they can figure what's going on. Pardon the pun but, SEIZE the moment.....you may not get the opportunity again. I always try to find the 'blessing' in everything that happens to me (breast cancer=smaller boobs). I understood why they cut my shirt and bra off but, was upset they threw the shirt away. It can be resewn. The bra not so much and although I brought other bras they were not as comfortable as that one. Bought one at Wallmart but even though I tried it on it obviously was not the right size. I would lift my arms and the whole bra came up. Of all places I found a very comfortable bra at Dollar General where we stopped for ice (did I mention we were way out in the boonies). Bought the only one they had in my size which was cut off along with another shirt at a hospital in Indiana. SEIZE the moment, paradise is where and with whoever you want it to be.
Posted by: Janie | Friday, August 16, 2013 at 06:35 AM
100% I agree with you Janie...I love finding the positive in it all and glad you got help and seize those moments
Posted by: Tracy Weinzapfel | Friday, August 16, 2013 at 08:25 AM