A stressful week

This week was stressful. Even though I took 2 days off from work and spent some time at the ocean, it was when I returned home that the stress began. A good friend of mine called me on Tuesday and she was in the hospital. She was told she had to have a quadrupal bi-pass surgery the next day. I was in shock. I've known her for 15 years and she's been a good friend at work and shes someone who will always make you smile.
My reaction was anger. I didn't want her to go through this. People at work kept asking me questions, and I didn't want to talk about it. I guess I felt if we didn't talk about it, then maybe it wasn't real. Today her husband stopped by work to pick up insurance forms and I met him in the parking lot and we talked. He was in tears as he talked about her and how strong she was through the whole process. I'm happy to say she is better today and hopefully she'll be home early next week. I still don't want to talk to people about it. I don't understand that part of me, but it is what it is.

Pismo Beach and Solvang

Famous Amos Cookie Song

Kathy's Lasagna

Decanting some wine

Victor and Kathy on the Beach

Possible CD cover

Victor Playing on the Golf Course - Bodega Bay

Possible CD cover

Recording at the Zone

Victor recorded 4 songs at the Zone in Cotati. Here are some pictures of the session.

Driving up the Sonoma Coast

Victor, Kathy and I spent Friday driving up the Sonoma Coast. It was a wonderful day.

Victor and Kathy's Wedding

Victor entering church

Victor and Kathy's Wedding

Victor waiting for Kathy

Purple Power Flower Lightbulb

i got the Purple Power Flower lightbulb and this is what it looks like. It's a very relaxing light.

Mr and Mrs. Victor V. Tarassov

Well the wedding of the century took place on Sept 23, 2006 in Paoli, PA. It was a beautiful wedding. I am so grateful that I was there to celebrate my best friend's wedding. Victor you ARE the brother I never had and always wanted. You're someone I can talk to, laugh with, drink wine, and you showed me how to enjoy life. And Kathy, because you married my brother Victor, this weekend I feel like I have a new sister-in-law. During the ceremony, when you were both reciting your vows, I felt God's presence in a way that I've never experienced before, and it brought tears to my eyes. God was smiling down on you and he was saying "This is good". I never experienced God in that way before, and its something that will stay with me forever.

I loved meeting all your friends and family. I felt so welcomed and comfortable with everyone. I had an awesome time. Kathy I loved meeting your parents. Your dad reminded me of my dad. He has a twinkle in his eye, just like my dad had. And I could tell right away that he has a wonderful sense of humor, something that my dad also had. Your mom is just the sweetest lady. I know they are very proud of you. Victor, I enjoyed spending time talking with your dad and meeting your mom and your brother and Christina. I felt like I was part of the family, and I thank you for that.

The following is an American indian Wedding Prayer that I really like. I hope you like it as well.

WEDDING PRAYER

Now you will feel no pain,
For each of you will be shelter to the other.

Now you will feel no cold,
For each of you will be warmth to the other.

Now you will feel no more loneliness,
For each of you will be a constant companion to the other.

Now you are two bodies,
But there is only one life ahead of you.

Go now to your dwelling place,
To enter your days of togetherness.

To Victor my Friend and Brother

I found this poem and I thought it helped to express what is in my heart. Thank you for the iChat last night, and for always being there for me. Thanks for making me laugh and for making it ok to cry. God truly blessed me when he brought you into my life.


Everyone should have
a friend like you
You are so much fun to be with
And you are such a good person
You crack me up with laughter
And touch my heart with your kindness
You have a wonderful ability
To know when to offer advice
And when to sit in quiet support
Time after time
You've come to my rescue
And brightend so many
Of my routine days
And time after time
I've realized how fortunate
I am that my life includes you
I really do believe that
Everybody should have a friend like you
But so far it looks like
You are one of a kind!

Fay and Mac

What more could I ask for. A bottle of 1998 Fay and my new MacBook. There are 2 bottles of Fay on the way to NJ right now. I sent if FedEx 2 day delivery. Hope you get it by Friday.

MacBook

Well the Mac is here. It's really cool. Here are some pictures of the opening of the box.

Best Western Shelter Cove Lodge

Will be staying here late October for a couple of days of
R & R. Located in Pismo Beach

Mood Lights

Went to an Art and Wine festival this weekend and found this vendor. She paints lightbulbs, so when you put the light bulb in a lamp, it reflects the image she painted on the lightbulb. They were pretty fun. The pictures don't do her work justice. You'd have to see it in person. But she had a lightbulb with purple and yellow flowers, so I asked her if she could paint one with purple flowers only, so I could have a Purple Power Flower lightbulb. So she is doing a custom light bulb and I should have it in about 2 weeks.
You can check out her website: www.mood-lights.com
I'll post a picture of the purple power flower light bulb when I get it.

Long live the Purple Power Flower !!!!