Thank you!

It's been a busy but wonderful week. Lots to do at work and lots to do after. This weekend most of us are staying in town. Tonight, the group is going roller skating... yes, very 80's! It reminds me of fun times at Camp John Hay in Baguio City (in the mountain province of the Philippines where I went to high school). Skating will be followed by a party or bar hopping.

Tomorrow, we are having a pajama party for Emily, who is now living in my home. Happy Birthday Em!! This will be interesting. We will be featuring a "Sex in the City" marathon. Just in case you don't know, its a TV show on cable TV (I have many friends overseas who read this blog). Personally, I have not seen one episode so I don't exactly know what its about. On Sunday, we are planning brunch and a nature trip - canoeing or hiking. These are the plans, but with this group who knows what will happen.

I am feeling very grateful today, elated even... so I just want to thank everyone in my life for being so amazing. I don't express my appreciation enough. Also with regard to my group of friends in Nashvegas, I want to thank you all especially for letting me pick on you guys (we pick on each other quite a bit and its all good)!! Truly, I think we do a great job of supporting each other and making each others lives very interesting.

Misa's Despedida

These pictures were taken at Misa's going away party (8/29/2006). A few of us are going to Atlanta to hang out with her this weekend. Misa is a beautiful person and is an awesome friend to all of us. We love you!

Yes dear!

People of color.

Group pic!

The dinner table.

Ethnic chics can sure chow down.

Tomorrow we head for Atlanta. We are spending the weekend there. On the itinerary are hanging out with Misa, shopping at Ikea, and lots of partying!

What is Behind the Green Door?

From last Sunday: The gang at the farmers market.

This week has been amazing; lots of positive energy, love, and learning. What more can one ask for? Many things are clearer including my many vantage points. I have learned quite a bit about myself and the world around me. Learning to live in the moment more and more, life seems to present more options to choose from. What path should I walk? Which door should I open? The universe has a strange way of answering prayers. All I can say is embrace the mystery, don't fear it.

A great way to spend the afternoon.

The last few months is culminating in a surprising amount of interior restructuring. I am thankful for all the teachers (in various guises and roles) I have met that have contributed to this process. The result has been higher and higher degrees of spiritual liberation, deeper understanding, and a noticeable expansion of the heart.

I am in a state of gratitude and I am looking forward to the adventures unfolding before me.