I took a little trip today to Santa Barbara (SB) to see and old friend and celebrate another. I left almost on time...8:30a instead of 8:00a, but for me that is good! ;)
I had forgotten how beautiful the drive to SB is, especially after it has rained. The hillsides are green, the water is blue and crashing with the whitest of peeks. The only thing missing was my Hooty. He stayed at home...today was a girls day!
I got Barbara Jeans and she met me outside and took me down to the "bat cave" as we call it. She has finally found her freedom and is living under the most wonderful old German man. Monfred is his name and he is just adorable. Barbs place is small, but cozy and gets the job done. I think Monfred needs Barbs as much as she needs him! We went to one of Barbs favorite places for breakfast (if your ever in SB..check it out!)....Harry's...It was like coming home. Barbs to Harry's is like Norm to Cheers almost! HA! Anytime spend with Barbs is always great. Barb and I only go back 6years, but it feels like a lifetime. I met her after I moved to SB with my husband and started working at Inamed (now Allergan) You see Barbs and I lived in the same city growing up (Torrance) and went to the same High School (West High) at the same time and she was in my sisters class....and we didn't meet until SB. We have been sisters ever since! I would do just about anything for my Barbs and she would do the same for me. I worry about her a lot, being alone, but she is strong and will do fine. It was sad to leave her, but we will see each other again....... soon!
After breakfast with Barbs I headed over to Ms Joella's baby shower. It was great to see her, and she looks absolutely wonderful. I worry about her too, but seeing all the support she has around her set my mind at ease. After the shower I headed home with the sun setting to my back and the white waves still crashing.......... it was inspiring.
It made me want to pullover and just breath. You ever want to do that. You see something so phenomenal that you just want to admire it and seeing it give you hope and trust in the world that things will be OK. Well that is how my drive up and back made me feel. I didn't stop, but I did take a bunch of pictures. I think I am the best driving picture taker in the world. As soon as I figure out how to add them, I will. I hope the little high I got today stays.....it sure was refreshing!! Love to all!