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The view from my balcony on this foggy morning.

Hello dear friends. I arrived safely in San Diego yesterday afternoon. I was going on 2 hours of sleep (for some reason I lie awake for hours when I know I have to get up very early!) and the journey was long. By the time I got to the apartment, I was definitely dragging.I’m in the same apartment I was in last year. When I returned home last summer, I left some things behind. Some of them are still here…and others are missing. Hmmm. I had to rearrange things like they were last year so that I could feel more at home. I shipped two boxes here and they were waiting for me in the apartment – things like my own bedding, a pretty shower curtain and some little things to make it more like home. Since I stayed here for 6 months last year, I knew exactly what was needed. Believe me, the bedspread and the shower curtain that are normally on display at the apartment are ugly. I have to have some prettiness around me if I’m going to stay here for 10 weeks!

I walked to Trader Joe’s (oh, I love that place) and carried two bags of groceries back to the apartment. I have a rental car here but past experience tells me that it is impossible to park there on a weekend. So I walked. The bags were very heavy (remember, I had only 2 hours sleep) and I thought I might not make it back! But I did. I settled in as best I could and then I just watched television until 9:00 (midnight back east) and went to bed. I woke up at 5:30 this morning and I feel much better.

I’m catching up on blogs and then I have to walk over to the theater to meet with a director. Then I plan to go to IKEA and pick up a few things. I am on a much stricter budget than I was last year….so I must be frugal.

I’ll be back with more news and photos soon.

Comments

  1. so happy to hear you made it safe, hope yiou get all caught up on your sleep soon. Look forward to more pics and tales of your adventure :)

  3. Glad you arrived safely, Claudia. How difficult it must be to be away from home and loved ones for an extended period. I hope the time moves quickly for you, and that you’re back with your sweetheart as well as Scout and Riley, too!
    xoxo
    Donna

  5. Claudia,
    Glad you arrived safe and sound. Hopefully 10 weeks will go by quickly! The longest I’ve been away from my husband – and I was the one who stayed at home – was 4 weeks. At times it did feel long. He was on a work assignment too. Sometimes we have to do what we have to do ;-) The rest of us are just a blog post/email away!
    hugs,
    Beth

  6. I love San Diego, honey. We lived in 3 different places there. One was near Balboa Park and the zoo, another was across from MCRD and one was on W. Mountain View Drive. I loved all three. Kids were small then and we could walk to the zoo. But we spent our time on the beach a lot also. It was a fun time. I hope you do well there and can return home safely.
    xoxo,
    Connie

  7. Hi Claudia, even though you are in a wonderful area, I can imagine that you miss not only your husband but as well your lovely garden. Good idea to surround yourself with some prettiness to feel more at home. Hopefully the 10 weeks will pass fast for you.
    Hugs,
    Julia

  8. Hi Claudia! I’m glad to hear that you made it to San Diego safely. I like Trader Joe’s too. Wish we had one here in Idaho. Stay in touch and I’ll be sending you happy thoughts!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

  9. I’m so glad you arrived safely. I do the same thing. Can’t sleep the night before going somewhere. Find some pretties at IKEA to make the stay pleasurable. Treat yourself because you are worth it. And you know you need that to quell your longing for home.
    Brenda

  10. Hi Neighbor!

    Well, we’re practically next door to each other now since you’re just in the state next door. Your only a 6 hour drive away from me! Hmmmmmmm maybe we can figure something out!

    Hugs,
    Meri

  11. So glad that you made it there safe and sound! I’ve never been to Trader Joe’s but have heard great things.

    Make sure that you rest!
    Leann

  12. Claudia,
    I hope the time goes by fast until you can be home again. In the mean time, take advantage of our beautiful state. I’d come take you to lunch if I weren’t so far from SD.

  13. HI CLAUDIA,
    HOPE YOU CAN CATCH UP ON ALL YOUR SLEEP, YOU WILL SURE FEEL BETTER. EVEN WHEN I GO ON VACATION, I DON’T SLEEP THAT WELL, AND IT CAN GET TO YOU. MAKE SURE YOU EAT A HEALTHY BREAKFAST THE RIGHT FOOD ALWAYS MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD. I HOPE YOU GET TO ENJOY YOURSELF AS WELL. NJ IS COOL, AND CLEAR, IT FEELS GOOD. TAKE CARE, RIZZI

  14. Hi Claudia,
    I’m looking forward to hearing about your 10-week adventure in California. We don’t have Trader Joe’s, but it sure seems to be a popular spot. Good luck getting settled in!

  16. I am so glad you are there and getting settled in. How fab that you are doing special things for yourself to feel at home. The shower curtain and bedding are a great help I am sure!
    I used to live in S.Cal for almost a dozen years, and I loved Trader Joe’s! And you can walk there, that is really good!
    Hopefully you will feel better as the week progresses and you adjust to your new time zone.
    Hugs to you,
    Terri

  17. I like the view! It does help to have your own pretty things around you, I’m sure. I hope your time passes swiftly!

  18. Glad you arrived safely, Claudia. I love that you are nesting in your apartment– it’s a MUST, isn’t it? Hope you get some sleep, my friend!
    Hugs,
    Jill
    PS: LOVE Trader Joes– have one around the corner from me!

  19. Hi Claudia…I’ve been busy getting caught up…you have so much going on…such an interesting occupation!
    and I’m sorry for the loss of your 2 dear friends…thank you so much for your kind words for me and my family!
    Rene’

  20. Pleased to know you made it to San Diego safely and are getting settled in. Like your ideas of making the apartment feel more home, that is always comforting when away from home.

    Those were beautiful photos of your garden blooms Claudia.

    Stay well and enjoy your time in So. Cal.

    Hugs – Mary

  21. Hello Claudia,

    You arrived safely . . . though as I read, very tired but still, you are safe.

    I have only experience I major move in my entire life and I can still remember what it was like being in a new place and adjusting to everything. But you did go back to you same apartment so I guess it feels much better, yes?

    I’m sure you will turn this new place into something that is part of your home. And hey, when you will be busy – time will surely fly fast. Before you know it, you’re back at MHC! :-)

    Mizpah,
    Li

  23. I’m so glad that you made it safely, Claudia, and it settles as if you’ve started to settle in a bit.

    I enjoyed watching you create a pretty place to live last time you were there. Home is important, no matter how temporary it is.

    xo
    Lena

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