Happy Wet Feet

By The Pacific Ocean

November 2007

By The Pacific Ocean

August 2013

He is growing too fast.

A Saturday Hike

It was a foggy day yesterday, so is today so far.  A was watching TV since 6:10AM, which is his weekend routine but not necessarily has M's or my approval for any duration more than 2 hours.  M suggested a hike outing and I got on line to find a non-shaded path for up to 3 hours of hike, given our situation.  Stile Ranch Train in Santa Tresa Park got selected and toward the southern hills we head. It was a very pleasant hike, green hills and ranches around.  We shared the path with mountain bikers and horse back riders.  Got to see many hawks and still not blooming wild flowers.  These hills are famous for their wild flowers in Spring.  The fact that it was not shaded made the foggy day more pleasant with some warmth from the hiding sun. We finished a 2.6 mile hike in 2 hours and 50 minutes which was a nice contrast to the two hours A had spent in front of the TV.

Las Vegas

After 12 years I came back here on vacation even though work has brought me here a few times in between which does not count.  I think in A's eyes this should look like a Nickle City or Chuck-e-Cheeses but for grown ups.
I truly do not enjoy gambling.  Haven't stopped at one station yet.
Today we walked, and walked, and walked almost the whole day.  I hope I have shed some extra pounds (beyond what is needed for the baby) today.
What is really nice about this trip though is how family is with us.  It is great from all angles.  Many partners to chat with, many occasions to laugh, and several people to watch A at any time.  He seems really relax and happy.  I am so happy for him.
What is the nagging thought ruining my so called "vacation" is "work".  I woke up thinking about it and am going to bed after working several hours non stop on it.  Everyone tells me to relax and enjoy but I can do neither although I try to at least enjoy the memory of it all.

Change of Plans

I was hoping to make a short trip to Lake Tahoe to ski or hike or relax or work some, based on the moods. But most of the people preferred to go to Las Vegas instead. Longer drive now and less variety of activities. It's hard for me to imagine working there but I have to.
Now, if we were in Tahoe, I suppose most people would go skiing and a couple would go to a casino. I, however, cannot ski right now, both because of a stiff shoulder lately and, mmm, because I'm expecting :) So, I would take my book and laptop and would sit by a fireplace in a local coffee shop. I'd get me a cup of hot cocoa and work a few hours. Then I'd get a sandwich and a cup of tea and read my book until the family comes back. Perhaps even if I have time will take a stroll around the block and look at the local shops for a small souvenir. That's at least what I like to think about right now.
PS: for the few hours I slept so far I was dreaming about A and his presents. Merry Christmas!

اینروزها

سحر طی شد موذن بانگ برداشت

زجا برخیز هنگام نماز است

ز هر گلدسته ای آواز برخاست

در رحمت به روی خلق باز است

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این دو روز سر کار مشغول مطالعه پروژه های قبلی هستم. راستش تمام روز مطالعه کردن آنهم بعد از سالها تمام روز مطالعه نکردن کار آسانی نیست.

کامپیوترم سر کار فونت فارسی ندارد و بیشتر وقتها هم مجالی برای تازه کردن نوشته هایم نمیابم. خانه هم که میرسم هیچ وقت و علاقه ای برای باز پای کامپیوتر نشستن ندارم.

کار من در یک شهر دیگر است و مثل خیلیهای دیگر برای رسیدن به کار باید در اتوبان برانم. مسیرم کمی کوهستانی است و زیبا. صبحها قبل از هفت از خانه بیرون میروم و دیدن آسمان و کوه و دمر برایم شعف انگیز است. البته رانندگی آرام و دلچسبی نیست. بالاخره کالیفرنیا است! به نظرم راننده های سلطه جو در این جاده ها زیاد هستند. با اینحال در پیچ و تاب جاده میشود نگاهی هم به مزارع اطراف داشت.

عصرها سعی میکنم قبل از پنج خودم را به آرمان برسانم. دوست دارم اولین نفر باشد که آنجا را ترک میکند. یا به عبارتی دوست ندارم به دیدن مامان بابای بچه های دیگر و شعفشان رشک به ببرد.

و اما چشم ما روشن! شازده یاد گرفته است که برای خداحافظی بای بای کند و گاهی هم اگر میلش بکشد و مخاطب را دوست داشته باشد برایش بوس میفرستد. پریروز که به خانه بر میگشتیم در راه یک عابر پیاده بود که پسری نوجوان بود. با دیدنش شروع کرد به لبخند زدن. عابر جوان هم شاد شد و لبخند زد و برایش دست تکان داد که آرمان هم جوابش را داد. دیروز اما به یک عابر برخورد کردیم که خانم جوانی بود. آرمان باز لبخند زد و اینبار برایش بوس فرستاد!

بعد هم متوجه شده ام که چند تا از کلمه ها را به هر دو زبان میگوید. کتاب که قبلا ک بود الان بو هم هست. پنیر: چی. ماهی که قبلا ما بود الان فیش هم هست. ماشین هم ما بود و الان کا است.