Day 25 - A Photo of Your Day

Today I did errands, went to 2 work appointments and took notes on 6 students' progress, took care of other miscellaneous tasks, returned emails, and cooked dinner. I also spent a lot of time with my best friend in the world, Coconut. So I thought a photo of my best girl & I might be in order.

Day 24 - A Picture of Something You Wish You Could Change

I think I've gone over things I'd like to change about the world many times in my blog. But here are some things I'd like to change about myself: I wish I could worry less, and have less stress and anxiety. That would be my greatest gift to myself.

Day 23 - A Picture of Your Favorite Book

My favorite book of all time is the Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho. I first read it in 1998 on a train ride from the south of Spain to the south of France. (Granada, Spain, to Pau, France.)

As I began reading the book, I realized that the region where the book took place, Andalucia, Spain, was the region I was traveling through!

The book was life-changing, and the story has stayed with me ever since.

Day 22 - A Picture of Something You Wish You Were Better At

I wish I was better at surfing, and I wish I could surf more often. My ultimate inspiration in surfing is Rell Sunn. She is credited as being the first woman to really get female surfers on the map, and served as an inspiration not just as one of the first female surfers, but as the embodiment of the aloha spirit, and a person with a truly beautiful heart. She lost her battle with cancer back in 1998, but her spirit and inspiration lives on, as it undoubtedly will for years to come. Mahalo Nui Loa Rell. We'll love you forever.

http://www.rellsunn.com

Day 21 - A Picture of Something You Wish You Could Forget

For once, I'm not going to post a photo of something, because I don't see how it would serve any purpose. But I do wish I could erase any images I have in my mind about plane crashes, death, destruction, and suffering. I wish I could delete all of these images from my memory. Unfortunately, I can't, but luckily, I have many more good memories than bad. And fortunately a lot of the bad memories I have come from the media, not my own life, so I can be thankful for that.

Day 20 - A Picture of A Place You'd Love to Travel To Someday

Tahiti. I'm even in love with the name of it. But my most dreamed of destinations are in the South Pacific, as I love the South Pacific. I have heard that Tahiti is expensive, but that the outer islands are more affordable and a bit less crowded tourist-wise.
Besides the stunning visual beauty that I would undoubtedly enjoy, I'd like to go to see the Polynesian dancers, hear the music, & try the food. They are famous for their vanilla and known to infuse it into several dishes. Also coconut milk is widely used there....Aaahhh.
Of course I'd also love to spend plenty of time on their lovely beaches, beachcombing, sunbathing and snorkeling in the shallow turquoise waters.
And last but not least, I've always dreamed of seeing the Gaugain Museum there.
Someday!

Day 19 - A Picture of You When You Were Little

I don't remember this photo being taken, but I do remember being a happy little girl, and this photo captures that. I had a happy childhood, especially in the early years. I guess I was lucky. I think I was 3 years old here. I love how this photo captures that era of my childhood. Looking at this photo makes me happy.