Jan 08, 2016
Living our life
So we are working at getting into our own grove. That means doing what we want to do, when we want to do it and how we want to do it. Often that means we don’t have time to hang out with everyone else in the RV park as we really need to regroup. It has been a long five years of no quality time for us together based on our history. We pick and chose our social times with our friends here based on our own activities and goals. Perhaps if we were retired we would have those extra hours to share.
Heck I can’t even find time to post. Why you ask? Because I am doing what I want to do…..helping a friend who has a dog not doing well and who very sadly had to be put down (which made me very sad for a few days), reading a book, going for an extra walk on my own, just fitting in some quality time with Colin and the girls. Colin truly enjoys the consistent study of his music. I have neglected so many emails and some very special friends who deserve my time but I only have so much. I have even deferred my blog reading on a daily basis….time is moving so quickly. I remember when I was in my twenties and I thought that I had all the time in the world. Now is the time for me to do what I really want to do. Perhaps it isn’t being at your side every moment but next week it might be. Please just take me as I am right now…. I am a work in progress 😳
My posts will happen when they do. They no longer will be in the proper order, i.e. stories and photos posted in the order that they happened. I guess you might say that I am going wild…well at least I am going to give it a shot as that is what my heart is wanting.
Tomorrow is another day waiting for a new experience or adventure.
Made another one of my special pizzas the other.
Why show you a photo of a pizza? Well that reminded me that Colin and I re celebrated Christmas a few days ago. Not the entire day but a special dinner complete with champagne. There are a few recipes that I have made for us for 29 years now that we only enjoy but once per year and that was last Wednesday. However I forgot to take photos 😕 It was a great meal and we will have leftovers for days to come. Now it is time to start thinking about taking down our inside Christmas decorations. The white lights will remain outside until we leave.
The cruise ships continue to come, two each last Tuesday and Wednesday.
Despite two ships in port we went into town Tuesday with a list of things to do. One stop included the mercado for special food items for our Christmas meal and a few stops here and there. I bought a beautiful leather carry bag in a soft gold color. The once I use is about to fall apart. Best part, it was on sale at 30% off, a deal for me at $49.00CAD.
Caught these two fellows playing checkers using a variety of bottle caps. One player used the tops and the other used the inverted tops.
Stopped for a late lunch/early dinner at Cocina Lee de Paulina. There we were joined by a variety of local characters. Wendy Kain who is a major force behind Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre shows here in Mazatlan is prepping for the opening a new show later this month, My Big Fat Murderous Mexican Wedding. Details can be found here. Colin and I will be attending sometime in February. We had so much fun last March at the Murder in Mazatlan production where I played a small part.
That is Wendy between us and Richard, a musician, standing behind Colin.
Jim, another musician here in Mazatlan joined us shortly after Wendy left. Always lots happening in town. We had just stopped for a meal. but soon were surrounded by friends. Richard plans to come out to the Isla and jam with Colin sometime soon.
This was painted on the wall at the Look Vintage and Modern Gallery next to where we were sitting.
…and this on the wall of the restaurant washroom, built in 1789!
Heading back to the Isla late Tuesday afternoon.
Taken late Wednesday.
Isn’t Caeli cute with her wee tongue sticking out? She was in such a deep sleep.
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That is what life is all about, make yourself happy and enjoy it. Getting caught up with social activities can drag you down.
That why we like to visit here and there then move on, it works for us.
Just enjoy your time there.
Doing what you want, when you want it is the best way to be. Especially on the isla, where the phone is not ringing all the time. Relax, enjoy, mañana is another day.
As always beautiful photos. I just had pizza a few days ago but I could eat the one you photographed right now. I guess I’ll fix salmon and veggies instead. It looks nice and warm there, I could almost feel the warm breeze and the smell of salt in the air looking at them. That game of checkers is a classic photo. Yet the one of Caeli is the best … does either Caeli or Carmeh snore? And … thanks for all the help you gave me these past few weeks.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying your life in the way you find best for you.
Take care of yourself.
Good for you guys doing what, when, and how you want. It takes a lot of decades for most of us to get to that point…and not feel guilty.
Sounds like you two are too busy and aren’t enjoying your “downtime” from the work back home. Be ruthless, declare a “do nothing” day occasionally and post on the blog when you feel like it, otherwise it becomes a chore. We will be here to read it!
Oh, my goodness, that is the cutest ever picture of Caeli!!!