I have a good life!!!

I turned on my TV so I could listen to some music and the PGA tour was on the screen. I was about to switch it to stream Pandora but I saw a familiar beautiful sight - Torrey Pines. So while I am not a PGA follower I have it on while my Hilary Weeks Pandora station plays on my laptop.

I am fortunate that I grew up and lived in Cypress, California most of my life. I always thought I would live in Orange County so when I moved to San Diego that was super huge to me. It was not a city or two away, it was another county. However, I was able to take the Amtrak train and be in OC quickly and see surfers along the coast or drive up there for the day or dinner. I was also just a drive over the mountains to see my family in Palm Desert. So it was not that bad.

San Diego is truly a beautiful place and it holds a special place in my heart.

I eventually moved back to Orange County and thought I would stay but it still didn't feel right. Looking back, I think that county move was to prepare me to move to Texas.

I have been in Texas 33,696,000 seconds; 561,600 minutes; 9,360 hours; 390 days; which is basically 55 weeks and 5 days.

Recently people have asked me if I am moving back to California and I think I surprise them when I tell them no. I am not sure why I am in Texas but I am here for a reason. Things fell into place super quick for me to move here. To this day I don't know what that reason is and I would like to know. Sometimes I think it was to prove to myself that I could do it and I am glad I did. I have met so many fabulous individuals because of this move. Texas is home for now and I am doing my best to make it an unforgettable experience.

With that said don't get me wrong I do miss many things from TJ all the way up to the Golden Gate Bridge and east to Las Vegas and Spring Training at Diablo Stadium. I miss Enrique's, Cypress Stake, the Angels, Disneyland, the smell of the ocean breeze and a sunset overlooking to the Pacific Ocean, my friends and family. Apparently I can get glimpses of my beautiful state and places I have lived by turning on my TV and watching the PGA tour or looking at my pictures.

Things I saw while writing this: Torrey Pines, the San Diego ocean, Miramar Base, Scripps Green Hospital, The Goodyear Blimp. Who knew the PGA Tour would make me smile and feel so much gratitude. Thank you PGA tour for making me smile as I recalled being a patient after tearing my ACL at Green Hospital, hiking at Torrey Pines, seeing the air show at Miramar, seeing the Blue Angels do a fly over the San Diego temple, being invited to ride on the Goodyear Blimp, having amazing friends and the best family ever.

I have a pretty amazing life!!!!

Cooking on FB Live

I forgot to take a picture of all the ingredients before
I cooked them but here is what I was able to create.

My friend Melissa suggested I show some of my food prep cooking on a FB live video.  So I did.  I purchased a little tripod that can be used with my camera, and my phone.  I then realized I should at least do something with my hair.  I set the tripod, my phone and then realized it would be beter if I had everything ready.

I peeled and cut four small potatoes, some garlic, onion, bell peppers, and off I went.  I felt incredibly awkward but I also thought it was different and fun.  

The one thing I forgot was that I was wearing a very comfy but very form fitting LuLaRoe Julia dress that I only wear at home to be comfy and lounge around in.  So when I realized I needed more of one item and didn't think twice I showed the world my vulgarity LOL
I say that because I always say one size does not fit all and if you put something on that shows every bump it is vulgar.  So there you have it - I lounge in my home in vulgarity and that's ok because nobody knew it until today.

So what will I do better next time.  Not wear my lounging clothes.  I never realized how much work goes into those videos.  Or maybe there isn't and I just make it harder than it is.

So here is a picture of the final product.  I was able to put 1/2 cup of picadillo in four containers and will add asparagus or broccoli in the square containers.  The round one has one cup and is being frozen for a day when I want some and I don't have time to cook a batch or don't want a batch.  The red bowl was for my dinner tonight.

I want to make some vegetable soup tomorrow as we will be having some cold weather this coming week in Texas.   

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