Obama Inaugeration

Big day in both US history and world history today...I just watched the inaugeration of the 44th President of the United States of America and I'm completely impressed and inspired by Obama and his administration! LOVE. That was the key focus. Uniting nations, peace, working together. Incredible. His words and the words of the poet and Rev. Lowery, both inspiring and light. It's a brand new day people, not only for the US but for the world. It's a brand new day.

Welcome Henry!

I'm officially an auntie again. Henry Paul came into the world at the crack of dawn and looks like a real cutie. Just talked with my brother and everybody is doing well. Can't wait to meet the little guy.

Good Company

I went for coffee with my great friend and coworker Bonnie this afternoon. We walked over to Weed's and caught each other up in about 3 1/2 hours over lattes and bagels. Lots of good gossip, stories and laughter. LOTS of laughter. I have missed her and it was so, so great to get out and have some girl time.

Update

I think I've nailed it. I love my blog!

I love Josh Ritter

I LOVE him. There, I said it. So what?! I really do have a crazy obsession with that guy. I would love to meet him and just hang out for a day. Mind you, given that opportunity I would probably chicken out...well, freak out for sure.

Second Hand

Went shopping today at Value Village, I love second hand shopping but you need to be in the mood...and today I was. Dropped the dog off at 'daycare' and then realized I was close to a 'VV'. Found a few 'scores' which are now in the wash. I had committed to start buying only organic or recycled clothing last year and I'm living up to that goal in 2009. Organic clothing is pretty pricey so I'm thinking I'll be spending a lot of time at second hand stores instead. I'm planning to go through my entire closet tonight or tomorrow and get rid of everything I don't wear...down size. And, also in preparation of packing light for New Mexico.

Planning

I can't seem to get my road trip to NM off my mind and the big move. It's what I have been waiting for all these years, to go 'home'. I can't quite start packing yet...even I'm not that impulsive, ha ha. But my mind has been planning and dreaming all morning as I clean house...what route will I take? What will I bring? What cool and funky place will I find to live in? Dreaming of the open spaces, sunny skies, the smells, the food, the culture. My heart and soul ache for it. The photo I posted is the little 'casita' I lived in...in Santa Fe. I've also been planning a little mountain getaway in Banff perhaps...a nice hotel, a room with a fireplace, the hot springs...I'm needing some 'me' time again, some solitude and pampering. Maybe a little shopping on Main Street...so far 2009 is all about planning! As I re-read this before posting...I find my passion for the road eerily similar to that of my bio dad.