Sun and Shopping

Here I am in all my glory .... sitting on Newport Beach. Nothing better than a couple of hours by the water....ahhhh.

There were 100's of kids in Lifeguard Camp that had to run a mile down the beach and back. They just kept coming and coming. That is part of them in the background on the return. Some big and some little. Quite a workout for the smaller ones.

A seal came very close to the beach and was watching the kids run by. The lifeguards waved at him and he just bobbed his head - very cute.

My friend managed to get me in the water for a bit. Cold at first but then refreshing. Since getting creamed in Hawaii in 03 I have not been in the water - very scared of it. I did not go very far - up to my neck but it is a step in the right direction.

Funny thing about fear ... used to have none with the water and probably needed to as I am not a great swimmer. Now one incident later and I am very leary. I can see how tramatic events can shape a person.

After sunning we went shopping - just strolling through stores is OK but to have a goal and focus....now that is when the case begins. Hunting a striped comforter for a twin, boys bed .... hummm, after about 5 Marshalls we found it! I bet you had no doubts.

Today was doctor appt day, working and packing. Soon we are going to a shooting range. If I don't hurt myself or anyone else it will be a success. More on that tomorrow.