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What a treat I had today. Our friend Katya took us to the Pigeon Point Light Station, Año Nuevo Light Station, and then a lovely drive through Santa Cruz.
A highlight for me was watching elephant seals sprawling all over the Año Nuevo beach. It was a good two mile walk each way just to get close enough to see them. The walk took us about one and half hours each way. Tiring but certainly worth the effort.
Besides lots of interesting information, the ranger told us that the elephant seals shed their skins, renew and heal themselves just by doing nothing but lying still. They don’t have to do anything she said. Amazing.
I have been in San Francisco (SF) for the past three days (I think). The first few days were spent trying to get my body clock reset to SF timing. After flying for about 20 hours, I didn’t know if I was coming or going or here or there. I am very grateful that I actually slept most to the time on the plane (was it the free wine that they served on board? 
). I don’t like the idea of being cramped in my seat for long hours. I feel claustrophobic. The sleep made my flight time go by far quicker than I had expected. What an answer to prayers.
We had to take the BART upon arrival because our friends were at work. Anna Mae who picked us up didn’t feel comfortable driving on the fast freeways. Except for the luggage we had to carry, it was fun taking the public transport. We were so glad to see her smiling face when we got to Colma station.
I LOVE the weather here!
So far, I have NOT planned anything here (yet)… all that has and is happening happens… our wonderful hosts are taking fantastic care of us and I feel pampered. Arlene gave up her room for us… she is bunking in with her sister Anna Mae.
Friday, 16 July - Anna Mae took us to Marie Callendar’s for lunch on the day of our arrival. The portion was HUGE. I’m glad we decided to share our lunch. In the evening, the whole Filipino gang gathered at Dan and Hazel’s for dinner. You wouldn’t know it was the US if it were not for the cool weather.
Saturday, 17 July – Yesterday, Katya, Amy, and Arlene took us to Sam’s Clam Chowder House at Half Moon Bay. Loved the coastal drive (even I had slept most of the time!) Food was great. We’ve been warned to watch our diets!
Sunday, 18 July - Today I met up with Harry who took me to his work place and showed me around his studio, sound room, equipment and gave me a run down of what his work day is like. Wow. Nice! He bought some takeaway Chinese food – you can get everything here almost. Then we headed to his home to lunch with Li Soon, Matthew and Nathan.
Harry showed me his entry for the 48-Hour Film Project where participants are given a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a genre to include in a film they have to complete in 48 hours. I liked what happens with the team members as they work on the project together.
23-25 July – My hosts, Arlene, Anna Mae, Amy and friends are planning a three days-two nights outdoor camping at Brannan Island California. They said to expect about 20+ people with us! Woah… that’s what they love doing.
Believe it or not, I AM keeping my pace SLOW, catching up with rest and with myself. No agenda at this point except whatsoever happens happens. I have lots of suggestions. My mind says one thing but my body is saying STOP! I will start planning things I want and need to do the week after.
I am so grateful for this break which I certainly didn’t plan for.
Au and I arrived safely after flying for some 20+ hours. Just had gathering with some friends. We are excited!
Wow! It’s been more than a month since I last blogged. I hadn’t realised that this site has been given a new look nice!
So many things have happened in the past month…
- I kept up with my friends
- I’m still trying to keep up with my mornings at the gym
- I spent time with mum and dad
- I visited some friends overseas
- I’ve been enjoying my new digital camera
- I’ve done quite a bit of writing
- I did lots of praying, thinking, planning about work
- I’ve been waiting on the Lord for His direction and answers to prayer
- I’m desperately trying to meet my deadlines for two publications I am working on and a book cover I’m supposed to design
- I went back to the traditional way of journaling… writing in my diary (there’s such a thing as pen and paper you know!)
There’s life outside the Net for sure!
Just got back from another glorious five days of sand, sea, fish and friends at Pulau Dayang. This catch was the worst catch I’ve had in all my trips. But that didn’t hamper my enjoyment one bit.
You don’t have to catch alot of fish to enjoy fishing. Just being out and enjoying God’s creation with friends, forgetting about deadlines and work… recreating, re-creating is good enough for me. I thank God for the time. My soul has been refreshed.
