beer, chips and salsa!

so pat convinced me to go on a quick little getaway to a warm destination. i figured i had to use up my companion pass so we worked it out and booked flights to loreto, MX for the new year. called the 'aquarium of the world', by jacques cousteau and 'beer, chips and salsa' by our flight attendent ... we made our way to the baja california sur region for a six day trek from loreto, la paz to cabo san lucas and back. much fun was had as we lay by the pool at the loreto bay inn, explored the underwaters near the lovely island of espirtu santu, picked up canisters of jalapeno pringles, checked out local taco stands throughout town and drove through the insane roads of mexicali. if i ever get the chance to go back, i'd love to camp out on the island of espirtu santu and check out the pacific coastline of rancho nuevo....it was so breathtaking as the sun was setting on our way to cabo.

see pix to baja california sur.

much thinking was done while i was away and as much as i hate to use the word 'new years resolutions', i made a few solid decisions while i was away as a part of the enriching my life plan. in pecking order....green card, happy home, mister mooks, creativity, yoga, sit still and read, basic climbing course, vancouver half marathon, ride charlie all summer long, biz planning and creating unique moments in life!

a few noteworthy things to mention. matt & allison's reception @ xmas was lovely as our entire familes were brought together to celebrate the festive holiday and their marriage. lori's visit was a riot as always as we chatted about anything and everything and reconfirmed our friendship of well over two decades. the births of chloe, natalie, haaken, lauren and soon to be gunnette. ted & jana's engagement. grant, jinah & kids paid a visit to my 2nd home and i was blessed by the presence of mimi & tae - such darling kids. seeing taos the movie and how it inspired me to live with imagination and creativity and to just go for it! and then the best xmas gift ever...from imee & pete - custom made mister mooks note pads that put a perma-smile on my face.

2008 is going to be an amazing year! i have this uncanny feeling in the pit of my stomach and sometimes this weird glow in my chest - good things or momentous life changing events are going to happen to the loved ones around me. i can't wait to see how it will all unfold....