Oct. 19, 2005

Hellooo, Everyone! I am so sorry I haven't updated my weblog for a while. Since I started back to work, it has been a whirlwind. Registration at the seminary, then Greg headed to England for work. I used those couple weeks to catch up on my housekeeping that was neglected over the past 9 months.

Along the banks of the River Thames near Runnymeade

I then joined Greg in England for a week or so! We had a fantastic time! I learned lots of new words like "scrummy" (as in scrumptious) and "nutter" (as in a crazy person.) I almost giggled with glee after the Customs Agent stamped my passport and said, "Cheers." Cheers? How cool is that!

In the gardens of Osborne House (Queen Victoria's country home) on the Isle of Wight
Greg and I visited lots of cathedrals and pubs and chased after many "white horses." I walked over Jane Austen at the Winchester Cathedral, and saw an original Magna Carta at the Salisbury Cathedral. And of course, my trip would not have been complete without a visit to Laura Ashley. Hey, I'm in the motherland! We did so many things, it's hard to describe them all, but we did have wonderful time.

Next to the Sacred Pool at the Roman Baths in Bath

Greg on the grounds of the Stone Circle of Avebury (even more interesting than Stone Henge)

Soon we are off on our "I-kicked-the-crap-out-of-cancer" Panama Canal cruise. For those who are wonder, no, we are not leaving out of the Port of Miami. There is a very large hurricane headed that way, so thank goodness we are leaving from San Diego. Two weeks of lounging and adventure! Whoo-whoo!
I am feeling great! My arms are back in the swing again, and I am sitting up quite well (though, not straight up.) I do sometimes get myself into certain chairs that I can't get out of. I was sitting in a beach chair on the boardwalk in England, when I realized that the chair was so deep that I couldn't get out. I was like, "How embarrassing! I'm stuck in a beach chair!" I did get out by rolling sideways, but it looked like I fell out of it. I'm sure it was funny to watch. My hair is about an inch long, and is definitely getting curly.
Today, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, I dressed in pink from head to toe and spray painted my hair pink. Some people thought I was crazy (and I guess I am,) but I wanted to draw attention to the subject. I also passed out little goodie bags with BC info in them. It worked b/c lots of people at work asked me questions and even a guy at the gas station asked me why my hair was pink. It was lots of fun!
I want to thank "Alicia's Angels" from DeMotte and Wheatfield. A group of ladies walked in a breast cancer fundraiser in my honor. You are all amazing! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You humble me!
I have lots of photos to post, but do not have the time at the moment. Hopefully, in a few weeks...
Lots of love, Alicia