Nov 18 2011
Took my mom for an abdominal CAT scan today. Her having to drink the large bottle of barium sulfate and then waiting an hour took longer than the actual ten minute procedure. Glad I took my copy, my signed copy, of “Wyatt Earp In San Diego: Life After Tombstone” to read. Everyone at the hospital was really friendly with my mom and made her feel comfortable.
Nov 17 2011
Missed checking the stats for my Flickr Photostream this week to see that my total overall views had reached over 500,000. (With a winking “neener neener” to my dear friend, Lisa.)
Nov 16 2011
Not sure why, but I had a sudden, one-day minor surge in viewership today. The 130 views, doubling my last highest viewing day, was spread out through several pages, not because of any single post. I’m amused that people found my postings to be have-a-look-worthy, even if just for one day, and am especially grateful that it was a nice, even number. (Lobby, lobby, lobby…)
Nov 15 2011
Took my mom for a doctor’s appointment to investigate some discomfort she’s been having lately. He didn’t completely rule out gas.
Nov 15 2011
Had lunch with the Tapias at Pei Wei Asian Diner in Mission Valley today to celebrate Rodrigo’s birthday. Like my previous visit I had the Caramel Chicken which was a bit spicier than last time, but so delicious nonetheless. After lunch we walked two eateries down to the Corner Bakery Café to pick up some fresh cookies for dessert. (Tapia pictures not taken at the ongoing behest of those involved.)
Nov 14 2011
Best way to begin your day is to have a delicious, home-made breakfast with some friends.
Nov 13 2011
Picked up some great Mexican food from Colimas in Chula Vista and then watched Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two at the Tapias’ house to finish off the wizarding series. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Thought they did a fantastic job and I’m very sorry there will be no more installments.
Nov 13 2011
Traveled up to Dana Point with the Tapias to get some burgers and amazingly tasty fried zucchini from A’s Burgers. After lunch we walked along the beach watching surfers handle massive two-foot breakers. Drove back on the 101 so we could enjoy the small towns lining the coast.
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Nov 13 2011
Created a Google+ Brand Page for my website for when I become rich and famous and have groupies and fan clubs and stalkers. Female ones, hopefully this time.
Nov 12 2011
Went over to my older brother’s house with my mom for a quick dinner with just the three of us and then stayed for a bit afterwards to play with his ever-growing kittens/cats. Those felines went from sleeping to stretching to pouncing, jumping and scurrying in about a minute.
Nov 12 2011
Even though it rained a bit, I had a great time at today’s San Diego Zoo tweet-up during their Festival of Flight celebration. We got to feed loud and finicky Flamingoes and were presented with a Speckled Owl (which we got to pet) and a very blue Macaw (which we were not allowed to get very close to). Got a chance to spend some time with the Zoo’s social media person, Matt, to talk to him about the Zoo’s tumblr page, as well as talked to Rick, the Zoo’s Animal Ambassador, about some of the other animals there at the Zoo.
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Nov 10 2011
Signed up for an Audioboo account which basically is like twitter for audio. I’m excited about this because it’s different, a lot more personal than written words and could be a lot of fun. I can record and send short audio messages, post them on other social media sites, embed them on my too many blogs (including my mom talking about her recipes for the recipe blog) and follow other Audiobooers such as Stephen Fry and Cayenne Chris Conroy with his Teknikal Diffikulties podcast. All for free. Gotta love the Internet.
Nov 10 2011
Took my mom to the San Diego Zoo this morning on the first day of it’s now annual Festival of Flight days. This year, along with the usual bird displays and presentations, the Zoo incorporated the military’s version of flight into it’s displays, including the Centennial of Naval Aviation and volunteers from the USS Midway.
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Nov 09 2011
Created yet another blog, this time through tumblr, to showcase only my favorite wildlife photos. This will act as a one-stop viewing site for those photos without any distracting text (other than descriptive captions) or links.
(Beata, there will eventually be some spider photos added.)
Nov 09 2011
Had a really nice Chinese lunch with Lannie at Pei Wei in Mission Valley. Wanted to try something new so I ordered the Caramel Chicken, which had a little bite to it but was really flavorful and I would order it again. Lannie and I ended up sitting and catching up for almost two hours, talking about life, family and friends.
