Mimosa Sunday

Phew...I threw my hands in the air as I peaked my head through my bedroom curtains...the sun was shinning, no clouds, and I could smell coffee!! Life couldn't get much better than this. I jumped out of bed, stream-lined it right for the coffee maker, and sat myself out on the patio to enjoy the morning's beauty. Okay so the sun was blaring and I was sweating as I forced myself to drink the entire cup of coffee....oooo I miss the fog in San Francisco! Michelle, Justin, Graham and I decided that we were going to go for a mini road trip....we made some lefts hand turns, some right hand turns, followed the coast line, paid a two dollar toll, blared some crazy LA music, and ended up at JAVA JOINT! ( their motto is: come for the coffee..stay for the joint) haha The four of us ordered coffee, mimosas, four dishes to share and sat in bliss. Our view was a vast ocean of turquoise blue, white puffy clouds, and a breeze that kept the beaded sweat to a minimum. Heaven...the waitress loved us sooo much (okay so maybe it was Justin's devilish smile and wink) that she gave us an extra round of mimosas to keep the Sunday vibe rock'n. After a few hours of laughs, good food, coffee, and an umbrella fiasco we hopped back in the car rolled down the windows and coasted all the way back home. Like a true family of 12 and only one car to go around we pulled up into our driveway only to pass the keys along to the next passengers headed out to a fun day at the beach. Michelle and I took the time to spritz some lemon juice in our hair in attempt to introduce some all natural highlights to the hair...oooo very natural! Graham and Justin took care of the corona and limes. We all sat chill'n to music around the pool. The sun on my face, music playing in my ear, good friends all around me and I couldn't imagine a better place to be in my life right now....then a dark cloud covered the sky, cast a deep shadow over our bodies, and dumped (i mean dumped) water all over us. Oh the luck we have on our days of is just CRAZY! Being stubborn and not giving up on the chance to be outside we all made a wild entrance into the pool. we splashed around, synchronized swam, tried to pull off a four person upside down hand stand linking all our feet together (okay so it didn't really work out the way we imagined), and played underwater telephone. i think this afternoon was a true display of college graduates at their best. haha. Oh to be 24 years old. After our fun in the sunny raining thunder and lighting day we all cuddled on the couch for a movie. now, as I near the end of my free-day I am putting on actual clothes so that I can make an ever exciting trip to the Target, Books a Million, and the ever so wonderful Walmart. Florida has so much to do I am not sure if I will ever be able to complete all its wonders.....hmmmm. I have been thinking a lot about home. I miss California more and more every day. I continually thank everyone for their continued prayers. xoxoxo

when the skiff has gas....take her out

when the work day was through six of us jumped into the skiff pulled out of the dock and went for a pleasure cruise. The sun was high, the breeze was...well the breeze was artificial...and we needed to get the heck out of the house! I grabbed some old cowboy boots, sunglasses, and my camera, sat back and enjoyed the ride. I love cruising down the canal observing boat decks and always amazed by how peaceful and at home I feel. The backyards vary in depth. Some houses creep right up to the water front while other houses fall back behind the trees and other tropical plant life. Giles, our boat dog, also jumped in on the fun and even entertained us with a little show sporting sunglasses...he felt like a top dog...and he knew it! All and all it was a fun go around...I miss everyone a lot. I send hugs kisses and love! xoxox PS. the house mates are letting me one by one floss their teeth...c'mon what treatment right?? and I told them that I would even do it for free!! gosh I am nice...but really they are doing me a great service by allowing me in their mouth (haha) and getting much appriciated practice!! I love flossing!

And the Engines Roar

Oh Yeah! Today we started the twin diesel engines of the Southern Wind. She roared to life one engine at a time. The sound vibrated through all of our bodies lightening our souls and re-igniting our passion to sail into open waters.

As our hands flew in the air clapping and waving with joy, neighbors who have been unwavering in support stood close behind cheering, hollering, and whistling with matching excitement. Today was a big step for Floating Doctors and a motivating event that really holds no words. Next up: Hoisting the sails!