Spring into Spring Cleaning

what a day makes...my apartment got a GOOD CLEANING....closets, bathroom, living room, desk, kitchen...then a trip to Goodwill...goddess bless them. It feels so much better to have my drawers clean....winter coats and hats put away...even got my hair done...did some school stuff too...but just needed a DAY to be on my own with my own stuff....a bit less now. yea!

One Door Closed but Others Have Opened

This is where I want to go next:

(all of these pictures are from the following site--http://moroccanmaryam.typepad.com/

My Honda Just Had a Major Operation

and I am glad because now it is ready to go and it was preventive work so I don't end up calling in the night if something reallly bad happens....so basically "goodbye" to my tax return. I am grateful I had the money to give it good service and it actually feels better driving it! Way to go, Tune Rite! (recommended by l1)

New Terms in the Northwest

Listening to the news this morning...someone said..."the traffic is pretty hard this morning due to the SUN GLARE"----like in Alaska they have 100 words for ice/snow but here it is words related to rain and new words for sun.

Good Morning SUN

OMG........what a wonderful sunny day---the river is glissing, sparkling, shining...trees have their dresses on now...leaves...omg it is the sun! if you live in Portland you know what this means...and now I do....too.

Funny trash bin on the 7th floor

We Did It--

It is done! I am done! Finished! Over! Gone! Bye! Adios! Later! Take Care!---until the next time but for now---I can rest a bit...had a wonderful day with the n's...UU was tearful...brunch and movie with l,h,d...more tears...now it is raining...more for the crying theme...lots of relief now that it is done and it went sooooooooooo well; had dinner at k last night and tc told stories about corn girl/woman...sweet evening...really enjoyed myself all weekend long.

c in the new building on the 7th floor...looking east; my office will be looking south...from the 7th floor..up up and away.

Day One Done.....yea

I think it was fairly successful...I am so tired, good nite. c

hi

my dear friend b is not feeling --prayers for her

body is hurting

lots of pain today from head to toe...????? rest, CG---anxious and stress re site visit next week. This is the last night for ER---so many memories of this show and other life situations...I don't know what I need or want these days...just doing my thing and feeling overwhelmed with my new position...I have got to find more balance in my life--an ongoing theme in my world...the pix is n in denver...what a beauty she is.

Good Morning

hi--that's all for now.

It is Up to Me Now

Went to the doctor's today...lots going on but I can take some measures to make myself feel better...one step at a time....carpel tunnel in my left wrist...brace for 6 weeks and see how it is responding...plantar fascitis in my right foot...ice packs and rubbing a tennis ball 2 x day...did it already tonight and it feels much better....the body is amazing...

She Has a Southern Accent_that was a surprise

The "She" I am talking about is Heather Armstrong of http://www.dooce.com I sat in the front row (this is typical behavior of an over achieving ex student type); and I laughed and laughed and laughed even more...than I bought her book...how amazing Powell's did what is was tying to do...GET US TO PURCHASE THE BOOK IN SPITE OF ME TELLING MYSELF..YOU WILL NOT BUY THE BOOK...this behavior is similar to how one owes 2 timeshares...oh well...started reading it this morning....after watching a dvd on race for my class on Sat...I need to laugh that's for sure...anyway, l1don't buy the book I will share it with you, ok....it was fun seeing students yesterday...d and n came by then p...8 days until the site visit...who is counting...????? so, back to work now...I just heard a new term "white space" .....yes, it is all around.

a new quarter will be starting---tomorrow

I am so happy that the winter term is over; spring will be good...first the CSWE visit and all that implies....and my new class of SW539==got my income taxes all done...yea! I am planning on walking more each day...I need the stress reduction==time is of the essence..

Change will always happen

It was a pleasant surprise that I did not cry when I was back in Flag---for some reason I thought I would...old stuff that is for sure...I am happy to be back in Portland...saw Mt Hood this evening...what a mountain that is for sure...went on our friendly streetcar downtown and went to Powells and had dinner at the Whole Foods Market---just fun walking around....started on my income taxes earlier in the day and needed a break...then got home and I think I am basically done with them...the majority that is for sure....thank g for turbo taxes software and their easy instructions....my living room looks like a pile of papers and more papers and files...but I am done, at least I think I am....had a nice walk down to Three Degrees and looked at the flowers and seeing all the people starting to come out..it is getting warmer and the day is staying lighter longer...yea for us. This is me in Phx at the Hyatt. I think I like pink!

Return to Portland

I was happy to get back last night...it is cooler here than Phx...cloudy and cool...so refreshing and gentle. I need more softness and peace in my life...too much rushing around and seeing so many people; so I am home...my new home, Portland...s said to me "You came back to us!"--that was sweet...he is so kind and loving. Yes, this is my home and yes, it was nice being in Flag and Phx but again...I have made the transition and happy I am here with my new friends...and my dear friend l1 et al. My apartment is a mess...stuff everywhere---so guess what I will be doing...also, need to work on MY INCOME TAX RETURN. yes oh yes! --I did see stars in Flag...

Phoenix

Had a wonderful time in Flag with my friends! Now in Phx at the conference; so nice a warm and sunny...meeting new people from around the country re future ideas for BSW programs. 

Signing off for a few more days ===

I am here---FLAGSTAFF

kinda a bumpy ride from Phx to Flag but got here about 1:30...Carol was there---went to my favorite Mexican food restuarant--Salsa Brava....drove by my house; no one was there...hopefully I will be able to get in sometime while I am here....the best is that the sky is BLUE AND MORE BLUE. Now it is cloudy but that will change....Carol's new dog is so cute-Elie Mae..."buddy". Really cute markings, brown and soft grey highlights...she is 7 months old. Wonderful to be "home" ...my home....my previous home...and the parking is free! lots of free parking....ha ha 

last day before I travel to Flag

Yea-------going to Flag in the morning...can't wait....sure will be nice to see my buddies....and see the mountain. L1--have a great day at your event tomorrow...I will be thinking of you, --sure proud of you! Thanks for all that you do for our social work profession and teaching. C

Now that the report is done: a cold is coming on

darn...snezzing, ....tired....sure hope it leaves quickly so I will not be sick for Flag.; lots done this afternoon at least; my class for spring and the one I "accidently" got due to some other reasons; UU was very different; we basically mediated for 45 minutes to dvd of the ocean and falling icebergs...guess you had to be there...then went to lunch with some new friends I am making there; a sweet older man and his wife...and t a new male friend. so just being me....then i went to find a place to make keys...no such luck....so i am still on the hunt! watched a netflix movie "November Moon"; a was story in France with great acting.