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Long Days and Tulips

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Thought I’d say a quick hello to everyone. The days have been long here. The artistic director arrived in time for Thursday’s rehearsal. Everyone is treading very carefully; that’s about all I feel I can say. I will be in for a lot of coaching work next week. I’ve felt that I should be there most of the day this week, so I couldn’t attend the Barn Sale. Do you remember the Barn Sale from my stay here last year? Linda has now moved it to a permanent location and it is called the Urban Barn. The good news is that the store is open 5 days a week, but the special sale is still once a month. Next month…

I’m still adjusting to the time difference. That, along with long days at rehearsal, has made me very tired. I’ve been trying to visit everyone and leave a comment but I must confess that some nights I just can’t do it. My brain won’t let me form a sentence. So, I apologize and assure you that it will get better.


I did have two free hours in the middle of the day yesterday which I used to do laundry and run to Trader Joe’s. My food supply was dwindling quickly. These tulips were $3.99. I love the pink and pale yellow combination.

I’ve been walking to and from the theater every day. I think the distance is about 2 miles. Maybe I’m getting in shape?

Have a wonderful weekend.

Comments

  1. You have a wonderful week-end too! Cloudy and threatening to rain here. Hope the sun is shining down in your world!

    Di
    (Love those tulips!)

  4. Love the tulips. It sounds like you are settling in nicely. It’s great that you can add your own touches to the apartment. Enjoy your weekend.

  9. hi claudia,

    i feel like i can hear some droopiness in your voice. i’m glad you bought yourself some tulips. any favorite foods to indulge in? (i know, i’m so bad with that!)

    sending you lots and lots of hugs.

    xo
    elyse

  11. The tulips are so very pretty! We’re into autumn down here but it’s lovely to see all the spring flowers on the Northern Hemisphere blogs.

    Take care of yourself Claudia, that’s way more important than leaving us blog comments (much as we love to be loved, LOL).

  12. Your tulips are very pretty. I love those colors!
    A barn sale sounds so exciting! How fun. Hopefully next week you will be able to get there.
    The walking is great. Good for you!
    I hope this next week is better and that your body gets used to the time zone there.
    Hugs to you,
    Terri

  13. Glad work is going well!! I LOVE Trader Joe’s! I usually only buy flowers there because they are so inexpensive and last forever! But the local grocery had pink/purple tulips for $3.99 and I needed a cheery thing to add to the house! I am really enjoying them! Hope yours last too! ♥
    Hugs, Lisa

  14. A sweet hello from Frog Hollow Farm. You sound like you are a pro at this adventure in San Diego – I imagine that it’s both exhilirating and exhausting on a daily basis. Flowers are a wonderful pick-me-up and the tulips you chose are lovely! Hope they last forever! We’ve been away for about 10 days so my posts have been scare, but I hope to have one up and running tomorrow. Ciao, bella!

  15. Love tulips! Yours are especially cheery..hope they do the job for you! Hang in there while you are away…what show are you working on?

  16. Beautiful tulips! It sounds like your work will keep you busy from here on out. You already have a week behind you out there. The time will go fast! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

  18. You needn’t ever worry about visiting me, sweetie. I’m just always happy to see you, when I see you.

    Things sound a bit stressful. I too find solace in a bouquet or some other simple pleasure when things are feeling that way. This is sure a pretty vignette, you’ve created.

    Walking can become a time of reflection too. I hope things ease up soon.

    Take care,

    xo
    Lena

  19. Wish I was there to walk with you. It would give me an incentive. Love the tulips. You need to keep surrounding yourself with pretty flowers while you’re away from your garden. You’re making that place look mighty nice!
    Brenda

  22. The tulips are gorgeous. Good for you walking back and forth!!! I know that you are anxious to get back home. It may be good that you are so busy. The barn sale sounds great! Tell me more!!!

  23. HI CLAUDIA,
    DON’T EVEN GIVE IT A SECOND THOUGHT, I’M SURE EVERYONE REALIZES HOW BUSY YOU ARE OUT THERE, AND YOUR NOT ON VCATION.
    I LOVE ALL YOUR POSTS, SO PRETTY AND INTERESTING. TAKE CARE, RELAX. RIZZI

  24. Hi Claudia!

    Beautiful tulips!

    Isn’t that magazine just wonderful? Elizabeth Maxson is one of my heroes, so you know that I snatched it up right away.

    I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

    Anne

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