Thanksgiving weekend

Happy Thanksgiving, well a couple of days late. I took this picture at Los Rios, which is an historic distric in San Juan Capistrano.

Busy week like normal. Rory, Marissa and I were supposed to go to the hockey game on Monday night, but Marissa had been overwhelmed with people between work and school. Marissa had a panic attack and she and I decided it was a good idea to not go. Rory had to go see Michael, regarding the trust, so he was going to meet us there. I called him to let him know we were not going. Of course, he got upset. He went and had problems with the seats, plus he had some other problems. He had to be in court regarding the trust on Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m., which meant getting up at 5 to leave by 6.

Thanksgiving, Marissa came down with a cold and had to work. Mari and I went to see "Old Dogs", which we both enjoyed. As we were going out to dinner, Marissa decided to stay home and had a TV dinner. Rory came down with the cold that night. Everybody, but me worked on Friday and I had a nice time to myself. I bought my Christmas gift as well. I got a new camera and Mari has been playing with it more than I have. Now she wants one. Marissa wasn't feeling up to going to work today, so she stayed home. Rory is at work and I am going to church this afternoon. I am feeding Janean's family tonight, as all four boys are sick and Trevan has the swine flu. The only one who has not been sick is Stace.

Tomorrow, Mari and I are going to Point Loma tomorrow to take pictures. Janean was supposed to go with us, but with 4 sick boys, she thought it might be better if she did not go.

Start of the weekend

Hi, I love this picture. Sweet Pea loves to touch us and this is Mari's hand.

Another busy week, between CR, school and seeing friends. Yesterday I got my hair done and so did Mari and Janean, then we went to lunch and down to San Juan Capistrano and took pictures. I also got my house cleaned this week.

Tomorrow is my sister's b-day and I was actually able to wish her a Happy B-day on Facebook.

It's getting late for me and I am off and running to bed.

A new week.

HI, I have been busy and hadn't had a chance to do my blog. These are some of the photos I have edited this week.

It has just been a crazy few days. I had to deal with an issue through Facebook and I have been excited to talk to my niece, who I have never talked to before. Today was mainly a day of getting errands done and I was tired from last night. Went to Pasadena and went out to dinner and just hung out. I think all the stress of the last few days has caught up with me and I am exhausted. Hopefully a less stressful week.

Better get dinner together. Trudi

Happy Veteran's Day

Hi,

This is going to be very quick.

Today has been busy with seeing friends. My schedule changed this morning, as my counseling appt. was cancelled. I had coffee with two friends.

Several people feel that photography is a gift I have from God. I am going to be praying on how I can use this gift and how I need to grow in taking pics.

Off to watch TV. Trudi

Mental Health Day

Hi, Well, I am running late again today, but it has been a wonderful, relaxing day.

Last night, I had dinner with Chris and Diane, which was nice and then I went to step study. We are so close to the end. Rory, Marissa and I are supposed to go to a hockey game on November 23 and I am hoping that the celebration dinner for step study is not on that night. When I got home, Mari was not feeling well, but I think she was just major tired.

Today, Rory disappeared and the girls and I have stayed home all day, which has been so nice. We have school tonight. I am not going back to school in the spring, unless something changes.

This is a picture of the old church, where the stained glass window came from yesterday. I love the architecture. I had better get dinner going, so heading out. Trudi

Monday, Monday

Hi,

Usually do this in the morning, but running late today and it really doesn't matter when I do it or if I do it. This was another picture I took in Whittier at an old church in Uptown Whittier.

Yesterday was a good day. Janean, Mari, Marissa and I went up to the Bonaventure to pick up some things that Rory had left. We continued up the 110 freeway and found Heritage Square, which consisted of some old houses. We all took some neat pictures. I will eventually get to post them, once I get them edited. Then we headed up to Pasadena and took some pictures of an old church. Then headed home. A fun day.

Helen did write Mari back. Today has been my usual Monday to myself. Tonight I am having dinner with Diane and Chris and then to step study.

Headed out. Trudi

Whittier

Good Morning,

This is a picture I took in Whittier on a field trip that Janean and I took recently. The picture is on the front of a building and now that I look at it, it looks like someone with a coat and tie.

Last night, I was on Facebook and I decided to see if I could find my sister. Monique lives in Switzerland and I have not talked to her in 5 years. I asked her to be my friend and she approved it and her daughter also asked to be my friend. I am excited about this, but I don't want to get too excited, as I have been hurt before with trying to reach out. We will see what happens.

Today, the girls, Janean and I are going to downtown LA to get Rory's insulin and to do picture taking. It should be a fun day.

Heading out. Trudi

The weekend

Good Morning,

It's Saturday. I am going to try to get to church this afternoon. Mari has to work from 2:30-6ish. Marissa gave away her hours, so she and I are going to run errands. Rory is supposed to work today, but who knows.

The only thing he is focusing on is the trust houses and all these things he wants me to do and all the emails he wants me to send. I will be handling this, but I have no clue who is doing what or who has what information and how much information Leah or Yvonne is going to give us. I love this being in no man's land. Plus I also have to deal with Thanksgiving. I have to remember, I just have to take today. I need to remember that. I don't have to eat the whole elephant.

Tomorrow we are taking a field trip to downtown Los Angeles to the Bonaventure and get Rory's medication, that he left at the hotel. We will take pictures and make some fun out of it.

Headed out, Trudi

Nervous

Good Morning,

This is a tree that I found, when we had done a field trip out Live Oak Canyon. A couple of days I went out there and the tree was gone. It is interesting because there are a whole lot of holes in the tree.

Yesterday Rory went to court about 8:30 a.m. and finally got done with the whole trust thing about 8:30 last night. We have a check right now and we will get more money in a couple of weeks and then we will also be taking on responsibility of 4 pieces of property. My new job will be handling the houses.

This morning I had coffee with a friend and I saw two other friends when I was there. The rest of the day will just be doing house stuff and tonight going to CR. Diane is in town, so I will get to see her. YEA

Back on the road. T.

Peacefulness

Good Morning,

Yesterday was not a great day in my head. I keep trying to fix something I can't fix. I keep trying to make something different than it is supposed to be.

The cleaning people were coming yesterday and I try to be out of the house while they are here. I took Marissa to school, while Mari decided to stay home. I then took a drive down to Laguna, after I got some lunch. I also met a friend for coffee. Came home and took a nap, which helped tremendously. Rory left around 11:30 to go downtown and be ready for today's court hearing for the trust. The girls and I had pizza last night and then watched America's Next Top Model. So far no news from court. I just have to remember that God is in control and I know He will take care of me.

Heading on down the road. Trudi

It's Wednesday

Good Morning,

This is a picture of Marissa and Sweet Pea laying on the couch. I have another picture of Marissa with her eyes open. I got a major compliment from Flickr with this shot.

Yesterday was mainly staying home. I met a friend for coffee and then had class last night. I got my Sequoia photobook done.

Today, the cleaning people come and Rory is going downtown so he can be there on time for court tomorrow morning. Marissa has class and I am meeting a friend for coffee.

Heading on down the road. Trudi

Better day

Good Morning,

I decided to be proactive regarding our spending. I wrote down everything we spent under headings and put it into a budget that I can deal with, because I cannot change Rory. I saw someone I know from CR yesterday and when she was describing her daughter, so was describing Rory to a "T". To Rory, it is all about Rory. I can only change me. I just felt very sad.

I took a nap yesterday, started the Sequoia photo book and went to CR last night.

Today is mainly home, except I have class tonight with a test and I am meeting a friend for coffee.

Budget

Good Morning,

I looked at what we spent last month and it was way, way too much, so I am going to try to set up a realistic budget that hopefully we can all live with. Welcome to Monday and reality.

Yesterday was a nice day. I was relaxed and stayed home all morning and did my morning routine. Janean came over at noon and we went to PICS ministry at church. The class this month was on lighting, which I need to work on. Came home and had a nice quiet evening at home. Finished my Sequoia pics finally. Watched Amazing Race and went to bed. Rory worked yesterday.

Better keep going. Trudi

November 1

Good Morning,

Here is another picture of Sweet Pea/Halloween Cat. Halloween was very quiet at our house. We had about 20 kids and Mari and I ended up watching Ghost Hunters Live. It was interesting. I was very tired last night. The girls and Rory worked yesterday and I went to church. Good service as usual. I love the music and I enjoy singing.

Now is the countdown to Thanksgiving! Oh my gosh, I don't believe it. When Marissa turned on the TV this morning and was listening to the music channel that has all of the music for the seasons, they were playing Christmas music. We are going to have this for 2 months. I will say at Hallmark, they have had Christmas up since July.

I told Rory this morning that I was not going to go downtown with him on Wednesday. It would cost me between parking, dinner and breakfast about $150. That is not worth it, especially if I got to the hotel around 5 and left downtown by 10 a.m. the next day. He was like, ok.

Today, is PICS ministry meeting and not much else. Rory is working today.

Happy Halloween!

Good Morning,

Here is our Halloween cat. She is getting so tired of me pointing the camera at her, but she is so cute.

I was tired yesterday, but the girls and I decided to go to the Irvine Spectrum for lunch. It was fun watching people and there were some people dressed up. Marissa went to see Zombieland with a friend yesterday. I took a nap and did a bunch of work on editing photos. The girls and I stayed home last night. It was nice. Rory went out. We did get our pumpkin and Mari did a beautiful job on carving it.

I have to remember how blessed I am, because right now, I feel very depressed at the double life I have to live. I have to be Rory's caregiver and wife. The way he is, I don't want to be that. I have already vented on another site, so I won't do it here. I have a life I love. Taking pictures, doing things with and for the girls and going to school, doing things for friends and spending time with friends.

Anyway, moving on. Enjoy Halloween and the fun of it and don't forget to turn the clocks back.

Trudi

Friday

Good Morning,

Today is the day before Halloween. We are going to get our pumpkin today. Rory is going to Five Crowns to a Murder Mystery Dinner theatre. Mari and I are going to CR and Marissa is going to a movie with a friend and probably stay home tonight.

Yesterday, I had lunch with some friends, which was fun. Rory had his colonscopy, which went ok, and then he had to go to work. The medical staff did not tell him how to do it correctly, but oh well. Marissa went to work yesterday afternoon and Mari went to school last night. Last night Rory came home and started complaining about what was for dinner. What he really wanted was meat. I told him I would make him a steak and told me, no! I told him we were having soup and that is what he wanted and I ended up putting pasta in the soup. Complain! Complain! Complain! I am tired of it!

One of my favorite seasons

Good Morning,

This picture was taken on our Sequoia trip at Meridian winery just outside of Paso Robles.

Yesterday once I got past the rush of getting Rory on a liquid diet and the girls on to the bus, it was a relaxing day. I got to do my own thing for a while and then picked up the girls from school and then we went to Costco, Target and El Pollo for dinner. I was supposed to feed a family last night, but I could not get in touch with them. Watched America's next top model and then to bed. Rory has his colonoscopy today and then he is headed for work. I am having lunch with a couple of friends. Mainly quiet day!

The wind is blowing

Good Morning,

This picture was taken at a park near me about 3 weeks ago. I went by the tree this morning and the leaves on this same tree are not green anymore and alot of the leaves are gone.

The news around here today is that Rory is having a colonoscopy(?) tomorrow, so he is on a liquid diet. Oh such fun! I didn't realize what he needed, so I had to rush to the store this morning and get jello and broth. The girls have school this morning and I will pick them up and we will go to Costco. I am feeding a family tonight, besides my own.

Yesterday, I went to see the psychologist. It was a good session, like normal. The only way I can survive living with Rory is to treat him as my patient and I am the caregiver. She asked me, if he was to do a 180 in his actions and thinking, would that make any difference. I don't know at this point. If nothing could fail, at this point, I would want to live on my own with the girls, do my photography and organizing. This takes a big load off of me, to look at it this way.

Changing

Good Morning,

This is another picture of the fire two years ago. This is looking up the hill near our house.

Yesterday was a great day. Took the girls to school and then went over and picked up Janean and we went up to Whittier and took pictures of architecture and then worked ourselves home. It was a great day. Came home and got dinner together. In the past, I have been taking dinner on a tray up to Rory in our bedroom, after the input of a number of people, I have decided I will make dinner, but not take it up to him on a tray. I did it yesterday and of course he complained. He has been saying that he wanted to hire someone that could cook for him and bring his meals up to him on a tray. I told him he could hire this person if he wanted and later he said he wouldn't be doing this. Went to CR last night.

Today is mainly a day at home.

History

Good Morning,

Last night we had some winds. I had been wondering when we were going to get our Santa Ana winds. It also brought back memories of the fires we had two years ago. This picture was taken in Foothill Ranch looking at the "hills" behind Ralph's. You can tell how the wind was blowing from the flag.

I ran errands with Marissa yesterday morning and then helped Susan with her storage unit. I came home and took a nap. Rory and Mari was watching a video of when the girls were babies(his favorite thing to do). I was trying to do what I needed to do. I felt very down in the dumps yesterday. I have been feeling like I have no real purpose. Yes, I know one of my purposes is to take care of my family, but I am not a housekeeper or a servant. I am angry with Rory. I want him to be independent and he is not and I have no respect for that. He is an adult and he could do things on his own. He is also irresponsible. I do not mind doing some things for the girls. I am going to look for a part time job for myself.

Long term goals are to write a book, I think called My Journey to Photography and go for the travel certificate. I also want to really improve on my photography. I have to remember one step at a time. I need to be kept accountable to keep me going. My dream is to use this house as a home base and to be able to see the world. Anyone want to help?

Surrendering to God

Good Morning,

I took this picture in Corona del Mar, the day I put Rory on the plane to Vegas. I feel like the rock looks like a cat looking out to the ocean to see what is coming.

Yesterday was an overall good day. I worked alot on my photos and spent some time on the computer. Marissa had to be at work at 12:30, so the girls and I went out to lunch and then she went to work and Mari and I went to Target and did some shopping and had fun looking at Halloween stuff. Came home and did house stuff, picked up Marissa and came back home for the rest of the day. Rory got called into work. YEA!

As I think I said before, when Rory spent the $2800 in Vegas, that brought all of the memories from back in 1990, when he first started gambling. He would be gone over night and would make up excuses of where he was. Yesterday, I was going through a box of my dad's records from the last 3 years of his life. We were going through financial horrors at that time and I was also losing my best friend. It was a difficult time and all of those memories have been coming back. I feel very insecure. I just have to trust in God, as I know He is taking care of me.

Moving forward. Trudi

Dreaming

Good Morning,

I am picturing myself sitting on this bench, looking out at the ocean and just relaxing. Being able to read and just enjoy. Not having arguments with anyone and not hearing someone constantly talking. Not having to do anything for anyone. Oh that would be so NICE.

Yesterday, I had coffee with a friend. The girls and Rory went to see movies and I actually took a nap. I am trying to take naps only when I really need them. Last night, Mari and I went to CR. Spent some time talking to a friend. I will be so thankful when Rory goes to work. He is working this Wednesday and Thursday, I hope!

Where is this path taking me?

Good Morning,

Where is this path taking me? I am totally enjoying photography and each day it grows, as I find new things. I know God has blessed us and I am able to find new things.

Yesterday, Marissa and I got our hair done and then I had lunch with a friend. Mari decided to go later to school, so I took her to and from school. We had some wonderful conversations. I am so blessed to have two wonderful daughters. They may frustrate me at times, but overall I am blessed. This morning, I had coffee with another friend from CR. The rest of the day is mine to do with what I want. Tonight is CR.

Have a wonderful Friday and be thankful for what you have!

Good Morning, These pictures were taken on our trip down the coast on Sunday.

Yesterday I did get to go Dana Point and take some pictures and just have some quiet time. It was great and the weather was beautiful. Last night, Rory and I had a major disagreement over a soda can. It wasn't really over the soda can, it was about him not working for about a month, the Las Vegas trip being a bust and Michael not calling back. For me it was about a lack of respect. I don't need to be yelled at.

Today, so far, is being good. Marissa and I had our hair done and I am having lunch with a girlfriend. Mari goes to school this afternoon and I will pick her up tonight.

Enough for now. Trudi

Good Morning,

Yesterday was mainly a day at home. I got a lot of things done, which felt good. I finally got a chance to talk to Rory and he needs to deal with his anger, but that is not for me to do. I had my travel class last night and I got 100% on the test we took.

Today, I am taking the girls to school and then I am headed to a farm, where a friend of mine works and pick up some produce and then head for Dana Point, have lunch, take some pictures and have some quiet time. That is the extent of my day, well with the exception of our cleaning people coming today and taking Marissa to get her schedule.

Storm Clouds

Good Morning,

This is where my head is at. After getting home from a wonderful weekend, I looked at our bank account and found out that Rory in total had taken out $2800 while in Vegas over the weekend. I am furious and it brings back alot of unpleasant memories. Sometimes I wonder if Rory is bipolar, as his moods swing from one side to the other. Yesterday morning when I talked to him, he was saying he needs to find something else to do and he wanted me to find that other thing, which I said forget it. Last night after he got home, he just wants to lay around and do nothing but watch TV. After traveling, he is saying that he is tired, minor detail, it is 10:30 p.m. This morning he is going to the doctor, I don't know what that is going to do. He did get sick while in Vegas. I need to focus on my stuff. Thank you for letting me vent.

Super weekend

This is a sample of what our weekend was like. We left on Friday from a very hot Southern California and went up to Central California. I had three wonderful traveling companions. We went to Mimi's Cafe for dinner on Friday and we all got carded. The next day we headed to Sequoia to see some very LARGE trees and on Sunday we went over to the coast and headed home. Went by a winery as well.

Thank you Mari, Marissa and Janean for a great weekend.

Peacefulness

Good Morning,

It has been an enjoyable, peaceful week. Today is the last day of photo class and I am so glad I took this class and I have learned so much from this class. I plan to go on from here.

Rory has gotten sick a couple of times this week, while in Vegas, but I don't have to take care of him, as he is not here. I feel back to my old self, of wanting to be with people and not isolating in the house or sleeping all the time.

I am looking forward to this weekend of getting away and spending time with my girls and a friend and seeing nature, hopefully some fall foliage. I plan to take lots of pictures.

Relaxing day

Good Morning,

It has been a nice relaxing few days. Sunday, we spent most of the day at home. Marissa went to work Sunday night and Mari and I went over to Tustin to take some pictures. Yesterday, the girls went to school and I went out to RSM lake to walk and take pictures.

Since Rory has been gone, I am learning that when he is here, I need to find quiet peaceful places to take pictures and do some reading and journaling. I have come up with several places. They are RSM lake, Dana Point harbor, Treasure Island(thank you Janean) and Corona del Mar.

Off to enjoy. Trudi

Freedom

Hello,

It is a wonderful Saturday afternoon. I dropped Rory off at the airport this morning and the girls and I have 9 days of freedom. After I dropped him off, I went down Newport/Corona del Mar and shot some pictures of the ocean. I am learning this is my favorite places to take pictures. I feel totally relaxed. Worked myself home and took Mari to work and then got lunch. Came home, had lunch and took a nap and now I am just doing things around the house. The girls and I have really nothing planned for today, just relax. No one demanding anything! YEA!

Freedom

Hello,

Learning-Excuses

Good Morning,

I am starting to read some devotionals on choices and last night I read the first one in this series and it came from Genesis and how Adam passed the buck to Eve and Eve passed the buck to the serpent. I have really developed an interest in photography and I am afraid to move forward and I make excuses and put everyone in my family and my friends in front of myself. I want to do photography and everyone has said how good the pictures I take are, but I am afraid to move forward. I have too many other things to do. Yesterday after I dropped the girls off at school and I went to Costco and got lunch, I did go through the canyon and take pictures. I have felt like I was in a box, but it was myself who put me in the box. I always feel like I am supposed to be doing something else.

Rory saw Michael yesterday and I get concerned I will have to go back to work and I don't know if I could go back to an 8 hour a day job. I know I cannot go back to appraising, as God has closed the door to that. I need to use this time, just in case, I do need to do some paying work, to build my skills in photography.

Here is another excuse I am using. Mari went on a walk with a friend and we were talking about doing excercise and I was making excuses why I couldn't do that. HELP! I need someone to push me not to make excuses for everything.

Cool, Sunny Morning

Good Morning,

This is in a sense a relaxed day. I have travel class tonight and we have a quiz and then we start talking about France.

I overall enjoy Mondays. The girls have school all day and I have alone time. I did house stuff yesterday and also did my photography. I get frustrated, as I want to really get out and take pictures and travel. I guess I am not dealing with reality. I came home from step study last night and was frustrated. I really like to get to bed about 10. I ended up talking to friends and then when I got home, I talked to Mari and then Rory wanted tea. I wish he could do things for himself, but he is not that way. He wants everything done for him. There are times, when I am tired and frustrated and I really do not want to do things for anybody except myself. I know, in many ways that is being selfish, but in other ways that is taking care of me.

So I don't get frustrated with myself today, I had better get moving on my day.

God's day

Good Morning,

I am not sure what I feel today. I have a friend who is driving back to Utah and will be separating from her husband and will not be back to stay in the house she has lived in for a long time. I have a friend who is struggling financially and I have another friend who is separating from her husband. God has blessed us financially, but I feel like I just live with the man I am married to. In many ways, I would like to leave as well, but as I have no job that would not be a swift idea. I cannot go back to appraising. I want to reach out and make all things better for my friends, but I know I cannot fix it for any of the them. I can be there as a listening ear.

This picture I took on our Tahoe trip and it gives me peace. I am only planning one thing today and that is going to the PICs ministry meeting. I am not sure if that is where I should be either.

Lord, I am putting today in Your hands.

A day of going nowhere

Good Morning,

It is the middle of the week and this is my one day of really not having to go anywhere.

Yesterday, I had counseling and school. Rory goes to see the trust attorney today and we will see what comes out of that. Leah is being her usual self.

Nothing much else to talk about.

A new day

Good Morning,

It is Monday. This morning is relaxed, this afternoon and tonight will be busy. Yesterday was a good day. I got a bunch of things done at my pace. I got some of my fall decorations put up. The girls did their own thing and Rory went out to brunch and to the casino. I like him being gone, but I do not like him going to the casino. He feels like he has nothing else to do.

I started a book with my pictures yesterday.

This is the day that the Lord has made

Good Morning,

This is a picture of the girls in front of Muir Woods, when we were there this summer. It was so beautiful.

Yesterday was good. I got all of the marketing done. Got a nap. Had a really great conversation with a friend and got alone time last night.

God was telling me to be quiet. I am a "do" person and for me to be quiet is difficult. I also do not know the word "no" . I am surrendering this day to the Lord, that I may do what He wants me to do. I am tired of having no energy.

Well, I am off to see what the Lord has for me today.

The Weekend

Good Morning,

It is Saturday and I am GOING to enjoy the weekend. What does that mean to a "do" person. I should do my grocery shopping. There are things I "should" be doing, but I am going to take this day and this weekend and maybe this next week one minute at a time.

Yesterday, I met a friend and helped her to try and get organized. There are times that you think what I do, everybody else does and knows. Recently, I have learned that that is not the case. Last night, I was supposed to go to CR, but we were too tired and just felt like staying home. The girls and I did go out for Golden Spoon, but that is about it.

Happy weekend!

TGIF

Good Morning,

Today is Friday and the only thing I have to do today is go to CR at 7 p.m.

Rory is watching TV upstairs and the girls are watching TV in the living room. I am going to go down to the Refinery and have some quiet time, I hope. Rory is supposed to work today, but we will see.

Yesterday was a usual Thursday. Talked to a friend and went to class yesterday afternoon. The teacher gave me some ideas of classes to take in regard to my photography. Met a friend at Costco and then came home and got dinner and Marissa's schedule. Picked up Mari early and got to bed on time. This has been a better week, as I have not tried to schedule so many things.

Crazy Wednesday

Good Morning,

It's another hot day. This picture was taken in Laguna Beach. My horizon line is in the middle, which I should not have done, but overall I love the picture.

Yesterday got crazy. Marissa was supposed to be on the bus at 11:09 and we usually leave around 10:45 and when we get to the bus stop there are 2 buses there. Yesterday there was only 1. I dropped Marissa off and went to the cleaners and then to take some pictures. I had a feeling she might have a problem with the bus and she did. The 85 bus did not show up and I had to take her to school as the next bus left at 11:29 and she would not have gotten to school on time. Earlier in the morning, Mari's work had called to ask her if she could work from 12-4. At that point it was ok. Luckily Rory was being slow in getting going. I had planned to come home after the cleaners and take Mari to work. With the bus problem, Rory had to take Mari to work. On the way to school, my cleaning people called and they were at the house at 11:30 a.m., which was early. After I dropped off Marissa, I went back to the house and let the cleaning people in, got lunch for Mari and me and then went back to school and picked up Marissa and went to Costco. I am tired just typing this. We came home and I tried to take another nap. Picked up Mari at 4 and went to Borders. Last night I had coffee with a friend and came home and went to bed.

Today, so far does not look too bad. Mari and I have photography class. I am glad I have dropped some of my committments. It makes things sort of easier.

Moving on. Trudi