A day in the life of an artist on July 4th, 2010
I woke up from a lovely dream, I believe I was on a train in Europe, since I've been thinking about going to Tuscany....
Wrote my morning pages in my journal which is my dream or whatever I am feeling that moment.
Did some work online, then decided to make a fluffy feta omelet which was tasty. I added a touch of Herbes de Provence which combines sweet French herbs and flowery lavender with Italian herbs and fennel, demonstrating the historical influence of the Romans.
I felt like I needed to disconnect from my computer, my busy thoughts and take myself to the beach.
So I headed to my favorite nursery in Malibu Gardens Nursery.
This is the first photo I took after entering the nursery:
My favorite area of this nursery is this swing which I always enjoy when I go there, the owner said she will not sell it which is smart, the place wouldn't be the same without it.
I was greeted by the roosters with love and affection, but I declined to be pecked at. I noticed this lovely cat, later learned her name is Nutmeg, so appropriate for her. It seemed like she started to like me and share some affection. She needed love and also lunch was overdue, since she hadn't eaten in two days. A kind young man Juan, who works there suggested we feed her, since she was hungry and also since she seemed to like me. She was not into him, well I said perhaps she is being selective in the men that give her food and love. LOL I know I am learning my lessons just like her, but she seems to be smarter or just learns faster.
Nutmeg is being playful with me:
Time for her lunch:
The rooster was trying to get in the way of Nutmeg's lunch, but I made sure she was protected and Juan put the roosters in their cage to eat their lettuce.
Next I went to see the rabbits and pigeons. This is the best nursery for plants, flowers and loving animals:
Check out these beautiful white pigeons and it was time for their meal as well.
Malibu Gardens Nursery:
Stopped at How's Market and picked up lemon bar, toffee crunch bar and a strawberry bar from the bakery. Then proceeded to the Deli and was greeted by Alfredo, who was making eyes at me, gave me a taste of those delicious potato skins which were really yummy since they were crispy and still warm. I ordered a veggie sandwich to go. I tried to go to El Matador Beach which is my favorite beach, but it was crowded and no place to park and had no desire to park my car on the freeway.
Here is El Matador beach from my last trip there..
So I left and drove a little until I found a nice place facing the ocean....
I enjoyed my sandwich and with a few interruptions by those who needed to a take photo or two with their families. Of course, one person asked me if I'd like a photo, but I declined, since I felt I was enough without a photo. I wanted simply to enjoy the moment and keep the memories within. I cried and realized that I had some letting go to do, felt so much better afterwards.
I had a nice easy drive home with no traffic and felt a bit tired after I arrived home.
At 6:30 p.m. I took a nice nap and then was waiting for friends to join me to watch the fireworks from my balcony. I used to have a great view, except a tree decided to grow and block some of our view. CBS throws the best fire works shows, of course
the finally was the best.
We shared an Acacia Pinot Noir, since the chardonnay was not acceptable to my palette and then came those delicious lemon bars and toffee crunch bars. They made the perfect ending to an evening.
My friends left and I am alone once again and feeling good. I realize that being alone on a holiday was perfect, since it allowed me time to let go and love my special time with me. When the time is right I will connect with the right person who will be the one for me.
