November 8, 2005
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SHE SAYS:
The weather here in California is for the most part quite pleasant. So, it was perfect for a day out – which I did with Mike this past weekend.
Quite a lot of things have been going on around me, and I was a bit frazzled by it all. And, I have to thank Mike for bearing with me and being so wonderful throughout the day.
The day started off with a drive down the Peninsula, or maybe I should say Pacific Coast Highway. Needless to say the view was nice, and the weather was perfect. I was a bit out of it to fully enjoy the whole experience since I was up since Friday, but didn’t want to miss a day out with Mike. Along the way we stopped by the Wayfarer’s Chapel. It is a wonderfully designed building made mostly out of glass sitting on a cliffside overlooking the ocean. Unfortunately, there was a wedding to take place soon so the chapel was closed.
Once we were back on the road we went to the Redondo (I hope I got that right) pier. There we had a wonderful meal, and the waitress seated us right at the corner that is above the water. The midday sun glistening across the ocean, seagulls and dull sound of waves crashing did make for a relaxing environment.
After our wonderful meal we headed back up the road to the botanical gardens. I have to admit that it was a gorgeous place, and the walk did me well after lunch. The only thing is that I get freaked out walking on grass, especially when it is all spongy and stuff. It’s weird, but it gives me the shivers to walk across. I think it was because in having dogs they use the yard (or grass) as their “toilet”, so it freaks me out to be barefoot on it … let alone walk across it for fear of germs of some sort. Though I don’t think I’m a big germ-o-phobe … there are just some things that get me going.
Anyways. We walked among the grounds towards the lake, and observed many wonderful trees and flowers. The magnolia trees were magnificent, and I was tempted to just lay there on a bench and absorb the peaceful shade that they provided.
Now, in a few days I’ll be surprising Mike … and I can’t wait. I can barely stand to keep it a secret and feel that with minimal prodding I’ll blurt it out to Mike.
