Best Boss Ever!
/He never forgets my birthday! Lucky to have him as a boss and friend!
Flowers from Work
/It was very sweet of my boss and coworkers to send these flowers to me today just as a thank you for everything I am doing during this crazy work from home situation.
It’s the work it easy to do at home. it’s the missing of faces, friendships, lunches and breaks with all od them I miss the very most. Maybe soon we will be able to get back together.
Our Winter Wildlife Tour
/I saw a posting on Facebook advertising a new outing/tour of Virginia Beach called the Winter Wildlife Tour hosted by Rudee Tours (which have been around for years) and knowing they were very reputable, I jumped on the chance to book this and asked Guy if he would like to spend the day, out on the water with me. He said yes immediately which actually surprised me but I took no chances of him changing his mind and booked it right then and there. I figured if the trip was not what I was hoping, if nothing else it would give me a test run on clothing and camera equipment needed before our trip to Alaska as the weather conditions were very much going to be about the same.
It was a fantastic day! Cold, overcast, very windy which caused the boat to be a bit rocky but we really had a fantastic time. I saw so many seabirds to add to my Life Bird list (which you can check-out here) as well as Harbor Seals and a Humpback whale, the first time I have ever seen either of these in the wild.
I will be posting several of the photos from the day on my photography site (link above) but here are some others from the day as well.
Merry Christmas To Me
/We are going to have soooo much fun would!!
What Do I Do With All This Energy?
/I have been a ball of pent up energy the last week or so. I just can't seem to sit still for longer than a few moments, calm down - I always feel revved up, relax on the couch - not happening, sleep - what is that? etc.
I have tried all the things you hear will work like exercise, warm teas, essential oils, a day just lounging in the pool, walks, cleaning out closets, etc. and so far this is the only thing that is even remotely starting to help...
Digital coloring. Using the iPad Pro, Apple Pencil and a app called Animal Coloring I have been rocking through these the last few days While nothing seems to work 100% I do find myself drifting into a land of no thoughts and lost in the colors which just what I need. It's helping me relax a little bit and I certainly need that. I know it will just take time for me to find my new normal, my new world without mom and I am trying to get back into things going out, seeing friends, etc. and if this helps me get there, why not :)
