Today was just another day, meaning nothing out of the ordinary happened. A quiet, yet nice day.
After taking Marvin to dialysis, I came home and started sorting boxes, I am really in a cleaning mood lately, it may not seem like it but I have got rid of a lot of stuff, some to give away to Goodwill, some to dump and some to recycle -meaning having a new life in my closet.
I am not a hoarder by any means, especially not a hoarder like in the TV show, but I tend to sometimes keep a lot of stuff for no apparent reason other than because I can.
Example number 1 - pencils, pens etc. I have oodles of them, and yet I cannot find one when I need it. I have a whole plastic box full of them, plus assorted containers around the house. I went through the tedious job of trying the pens and dumping the ones that don't work anymore. The ink dries! I was left with a lot more pen and pencils than I need and yet I can't seem to want to throw perfectly good pens and pencils away.
Example number 2 - Clothes and shoes. I still have one or two things I brought with me from Spain when I came to the States over 40 years ago (can they be considered vintage)? However a few weeks ago I got rid of 14 pairs of shoes, many of them still new, and a couple sackful of clothes. But still I have much left that needs to be sorted, again!
Example number 3 - Miscellaneous. That's the pile where everything goes that I don't know what to do with them and don't belong in any category (bad grammar I know). Mainly things of sentimental value, only to me :)
It's almost a never ending task.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
El Maguey
Today was a very nice windy sunny cool day. The sky looked beautiful with fluffy white clouds over the mountains. It weas a crisp Fall day.
Marvin was feeling pretty good and said he'd like to go out for lunch, so we did.
We went to El Maguey. It's a little Mexican Restaurant right by the Stater Bros shopping area. A couple of weeks ago, Lizzie and I went there for lunch and enjoyed it.
I had chicken tortilla soup, with a very savory spicy broth, and two soft tacos, one carnitas and one steak. They make their own tortillas and they are very good.
Marvin had a chicken tamale and a beef enchilada with rice and beans. He enjoyed them :)
Other than that, we didn't do much at all, just watch TV and hang around. I finished watching a Doris Day movie and played with Lulu. For dinner we had BLT's and home fries.
Here's a picture of El Maguey (not the restaurant, but the plant the restaurant is named after).
Maguey is also known as agave.
Marvin was feeling pretty good and said he'd like to go out for lunch, so we did.
We went to El Maguey. It's a little Mexican Restaurant right by the Stater Bros shopping area. A couple of weeks ago, Lizzie and I went there for lunch and enjoyed it.
I had chicken tortilla soup, with a very savory spicy broth, and two soft tacos, one carnitas and one steak. They make their own tortillas and they are very good.
Marvin had a chicken tamale and a beef enchilada with rice and beans. He enjoyed them :)
Other than that, we didn't do much at all, just watch TV and hang around. I finished watching a Doris Day movie and played with Lulu. For dinner we had BLT's and home fries.
Here's a picture of El Maguey (not the restaurant, but the plant the restaurant is named after).
Maguey is also known as agave.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Old Friends
The phone rang. I saw the call came from my friend Lolin, but when I answered, it was not her voice. It was some woman asking me if I remembered her.
Since the call came from Lolin, my first guess was...Pepita? that is the name of her sister that also lives in the US.
It was Pepita, not her sister, but a common friend of us from Barcelona. She lived in our same neighborhood, and we went to school together. It was a little shocking to realize we had not seen or talked to each other for 50 years!
The curious thing is, she is my "twin". We were born on the same day, month and year. And we are both named Josefa (or Pepita) which is the same name.
Another funny thing is she was married to Lolin's father, for a few months! Long story...
She is in Virgina visiting Lolin for a while, after all she is her stepmother lol
Here's a picture when we were in school (I was about 11 years old, Pepita is next to me with the long braid, Lolin is not in the picture). Notice that all the kids were told to put their arms behind their backs to have the school picture taken. Who are the two girls that didn't listen? yep, the Perello sisters :)
Since the call came from Lolin, my first guess was...Pepita? that is the name of her sister that also lives in the US.
It was Pepita, not her sister, but a common friend of us from Barcelona. She lived in our same neighborhood, and we went to school together. It was a little shocking to realize we had not seen or talked to each other for 50 years!
The curious thing is, she is my "twin". We were born on the same day, month and year. And we are both named Josefa (or Pepita) which is the same name.
Another funny thing is she was married to Lolin's father, for a few months! Long story...
She is in Virgina visiting Lolin for a while, after all she is her stepmother lol
Here's a picture when we were in school (I was about 11 years old, Pepita is next to me with the long braid, Lolin is not in the picture). Notice that all the kids were told to put their arms behind their backs to have the school picture taken. Who are the two girls that didn't listen? yep, the Perello sisters :)
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Sunset
I have been wanting to go to the beach to watch the sunset.
Today, I met Norbert at his house and we went to Ruby's for an early dinner. Yummy!.
It was pretty windy and after the sunset it got a bit chilly.
But the sunset over Catalina Island was gorgeous!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Annoyed
Well, no matter who is elected tomorrow, half the country will be unhappy.
There is no clear choice.
I am annoyed about all the negativity coming from both sides.
I am annoyed at people that vote but are not informed.
I am annoyed at people that are informed and don't vote.
And finally, I am annoyed at Lulu. She was the perfect pup yesterday. Played nicely with Lizzie and Norbert, did her business outside very nicely and even went into her kennel at night all by herself.
But tonight. After spending a long time with her outside, all she did was chase crickets. But of course the minute she came in she just had to go!
Today was a hot day, and it got dark really early. Annoying :)
Sunday, November 4, 2012
The Handyman
Today Sunday, the three of us had a nice breakfast, waffles and bacon. Is a nice way to start the day.
Lizzie stayed around until noon, and then went back to San Diego. It's always so nice to have her here :)
Around 2PM, Norbert, the handyman, came by to do a few odds and ends around the house, and to have dinner with us.
He's been very helpful doing a few things that neither Marvin nor I can (or want) to do. Today he changed the furnace filter, then we went to get a new one to Home Depot. Next he fixed the hose carrier so it doesn't move around when we pull the hose out. Then he cut the carpet that had been in the garage for a while in smaller pieces so it could fit in the trashcan, and lastly he hung a mirror in the "guest" room.
Of course Lulu was totally excited having two "new" people around to play with, she jumps up very high and gets really hyper, she's funny! BTW while Norbert was outside she took a dump without coaxing. I know it sounds funny, but her toilet needs are a source of amusement and frustration to me.
For dinner we had grilled bratwurst with peppers and onions on a bun. French green beans sauteed with garlic and olive oil, and asparagus with olive oil dressing and a touch of lemon. I also made a potato salad, but alas no dessert!
I also agree with Sandy about the change of time. Confusing!~
Lizzie stayed around until noon, and then went back to San Diego. It's always so nice to have her here :)
Around 2PM, Norbert, the handyman, came by to do a few odds and ends around the house, and to have dinner with us.
He's been very helpful doing a few things that neither Marvin nor I can (or want) to do. Today he changed the furnace filter, then we went to get a new one to Home Depot. Next he fixed the hose carrier so it doesn't move around when we pull the hose out. Then he cut the carpet that had been in the garage for a while in smaller pieces so it could fit in the trashcan, and lastly he hung a mirror in the "guest" room.
Of course Lulu was totally excited having two "new" people around to play with, she jumps up very high and gets really hyper, she's funny! BTW while Norbert was outside she took a dump without coaxing. I know it sounds funny, but her toilet needs are a source of amusement and frustration to me.
For dinner we had grilled bratwurst with peppers and onions on a bun. French green beans sauteed with garlic and olive oil, and asparagus with olive oil dressing and a touch of lemon. I also made a potato salad, but alas no dessert!
I also agree with Sandy about the change of time. Confusing!~
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