Right Brained Gal

It's a Thomas Train Birthday

My God-son turned two years old on Saturday and it was Thomas Train all the way. Having raised two girls, I wasn't familiar with Thomas train and the island of Sodor.  Now I feel that I have a degree in everything Thomas.  Forget Barney, this is one macho icon for boys!!!

It is so great to see the world through a two year old's eyes again.  This time though, I don't have the full time responsibility. Now I can see why grandparents have all the fun.

Santa Monica Pier

I went to a fundraiser at the Santa Monica Pier during the local heat wave, and must admit it wasn't half bad. I didn't have the courage to try the new solar-powered Ferris wheel, but I did play some ski-ball for old times sake. I decided against the cotton candy, though it was tempting, and my teeth thanked me.

It's Hot

Today was a scorcher in Southern California with temperatures in the nineties. Just last week it was so cold we actually had to wear socks with our flip flops. This weekend there was a mad rush to get bikini waxes and pedicures, with Santa Monica becoming one giant tanning bed.

I spent the week before Easter in Palm Springs, where it was equally warm, minus the ocean.  Since Mexico is not a desirable a spot for Spring Break this year, Palm Springs was filled to capacity. I guess that even during a recession, people have to break for Spring.

I'm Back

I took a little hiatus from blogging the last two months for many reasons.  I am back but I'm not sure which direction I want this blog to go. I've lost interest in the many blogs I have been following, and feel that the blog community is a lot more sophisticated than it was when I started this blog two years ago.  In the mean time, I have listed the top ten reasons I have not been blogging the last two months.

1. Had to move out of my apartment in Seal Beach because of a mold problem. Not too good an environment for someone who has allergies, so it has not been easy on my well being.

2. Moved to a place in Santa Monica and I am so thankful to be back where I have always wanted to live.  I lived here before I had children, and my heart stayed behind. 

3. Started school again for web design and realize I hate it as much as ever.

4. Felt my life has gotten so boring that I have nothing to blog about.

5. Got in a car accident for the first time in my life and even thought no one was hurt, my car sure was.

6.Took me this long to stop celebrating the Steeler's winning the Super Bowl.

7. Couldn't tear myself away from watching and reading all the latest on the Octomom.

8. Broke down and got a television after eight months, and realized that I can't do without it.

9. The Internet connection at my new place is awful (thank you Verizon) and it is a pain to try to post.

10.  American Idol

I am sure the three people who read my blog will be happy I am back.