Packing will take a big chunk of the day. I found a dress and a sweater for the trip on my shopping trip. Since I had a time crunch with the dog at the groomer, massive traffic to the mall, and my son with me -- it was a rushed shopping to say the least. Plus, shopping to HIDE my body SUCKS! That is changing soon. I promise -- promise ME, promise the universe ... it's a MUST.
Anyway, other than dreading sweats-free dressing, I'm really excited about showing my youngest a bit of California. We're hitting all the San Francisco tourist stuff (cable cars, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, etc ... it's a long list!). Saturday we head to Napa for one of the best wine tours we've ever experienced -- Hendry -- if you get a chance, it's awesome. The owner is a scientist by trade and he takes you through an experience of WHY wine tastes different with food, etc. It's fun, interesting and if you drink wine, it's a game changer. After the tour, we'll head to an amazing food market for lunch (and nitro coffee - don't think I forgot about west coast nitro LOL) and finally to Armstrong National Park (one of the redwood forests). It's magical. Sunday we have a private tour of Chinatown -- including a dim sum lunch. All this with lots of delicious meals and fun drinks for our newly 21 year old AND San Francisco is all dressed up for Christmas. Exciting trip!
Although this is a repeat of a lot of the trip for us, our youngest has never been to California. The kids always vetoed that trip when they were younger. Crazy kids. I still get excited to experience things through the eyes of my kids. I guess that never changes.
Releash Atlanta contacted me yesterday to see if I could foster a dog who has been in the system a long time. He's come from 2 months of potty training, but is not doing well with his new foster. His options are a new foster or boarding. Of course we'll take him. We're probably picking him up on the way back from the airport. He's sweet as pie, but needs work on marking. I'm heading to get smaller marking bands today. He's 8 lbs! His name is Veto. Look at that face!! (I'm sure this one will be a challenge, but I love him already!) There is a possibility he could be adopted before I get back, but that's only if the adopter is really willing to work with him. My guess is he will be coming to us.
I don't expect to post until we get back next week. I'll be up super duper early tomorrow to squeeze in a workout -- saving my rest day for the trip.
If you never hear from me again ... (my nerves wanted to say a quick something LOL).
Breathe.
Okay, let the packing and self-hate begin. (I'm in full crazy bloom today - be glad you don't have to be present for the Unleash the Crazy clothes fitting today. I'm having flashbacks to those years of weight struggle and it's not fun. What I DON'T judge in other people, I make up for in judgement of MYSELF. Something I can't seem to change. That saga is for another day though.)
Later gators.
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