Sunrise & Five Things ...

- Up to watch the sunrise yesterday morning   -

FIVE THINGS:

5 Things I want to learn:

1. To draw  Botanical Illustrations like Franz Bauer
2. To take Photo's like Ansel
3. To have a Garden again - I miss my Zen!
4. To cook like a Top Chef
5. To become gifted in the Art of Small Talk

5 Things I did recently:

1. Became a member of the Japanese Friendship Garden at Balboa Park
2. Chatted with one of my oldest and dearest friends, Dana - Love ya! 
3. Started reading Claudia's book. 
4. Discovered a great new blog - 'Catalog Living' (Click to check it out - very funny)
5. Packed up most of our apartment so we could move this weekend.

5 Things I have a problem with lately:

1. The problem I have with most technology is that you usually have to know a certain level of math and/or science to setup, operate or repair it.  (Which is fine but what about the other 99 % of us - huh)
2. The problem I have with living in a year round sunny, warm climate is that you have to shave your legs all the time -  not just for a few months in the summer ...
3. The problem I have with giving up a land-line and primarily using a cell phone is that I keep forgetting to make sure it's on ring & not vibrate so I can hear it.
4. The problem I have with living in this apartment is that I have to park 4 stories underground and live 6 stories off the ground.  (unnerving in earthquake country)
5. The problem I have with relocating is having to make all new friends (something I am not good at)

5 Things I am hoping  for:

1. A quick & painless house sale
2. A successful home purchase
3. A job - any job.  Will work for __________! (you fill in the blank)
4. A trip to Napa Valley with Mike in October
5. A new Kitty cat (when I get a house)

5 Things I am Wishing for: 

1. That Aidan loves grade 2!
2. That  Dad has no more problems with his hip or scooter.
3. That I get to go  see either "The Last Exorcism' or  the "Takers" tonight.
4. That we go eat Sushi this weekend.
5. That I am reunited with my Tivo soon.

5 Things I am praying for:

1. That Dana gets the job she recently interviewed for, really wants and is so ready for!
2. That the miner's trapped in Chile  are able to stay safe & sane until they can rescue them!  (33 men trapped in a 600 sq. ft. room - 1/2 mile underground for 4 months ...)
3. That Ron & Yuping have a safe & wonderful trip to China.
4.  That I win the $133 million dollar lottery this weekend (LOL - I'll share)
5. That every one I love has green grass to play on, sunny skies to play under and a warm bed to sleep in.

 -Happy Weekend Everyone  -