Giving Thanks

Jimmy and Laney came into town for Thanksgiving and we had a splendid time. We didn't even cook a turkey, instead we had orange roughy with mango sauce, couscous and green beans, it was delicious. We caught a movie, Australia, with Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, well done. We also went to the Lafayette Resevoir, it was lovely.

I'm grateful for a good electrician that help me put up my chandelier so we could see our food when my parents were here for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Here is my new desk. I thought I might paint it but I really like the color of the wood with the rest of my furniture. So it stays the same color for the time being. Glad I have a place for my computer.

Talane and Derek's Landlord, Tim from Texas, came into town for some training and we went to dinner one night over in San Francisco at the Sliding Door. It was nice to see a familiar Texas face. Thanks Tim for a great dinner and conversation. . . .and traveling back a few items for T&D, your the best.

Taking Care of Business!

I purchased a new bookshelf this week so I could clear out 8 more boxes, now I'm down to 3.

The Haar's, I love you guys, thanks for taking such good care of me!

A Peak at San Francisco!

Yesterday I had a hearing aid conference to attend and so I spent all day and almost the whole night in San Francisco. It was so beautiful driving through the hills, down thru Berkeley and then over the Bay Bridge to Fisherman's Warf. David and Andrew Majit and Jodi Sasaki did a great job on the presentation and treated us to lunch and dinner. The food was just as I remembered it when I traveled to SF for business in my other life. . . DeliCIous!!

The Bay Bridge was so incredible and we could see the city, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance.

My friend Donny who lives in Santa Rosa. Here we are walking (stopping for a photo) on our way along the Pier to Ana Mandara for dinner.


This last photo is for Talane and Kathy Larrabee, because we got so excited about cupcakes for Lily's baby shower. There was this little shop called Kara's Cupcakes, ooooh it was so cute.

It was a delightful day in San Francisco. Had to keep pinching myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming.

Ohhhhh, the PrEssuRe!!

So there have been some rumors that my blog wasn't that cute. . .1st from a friend, Erynn, that didn't even have a blog. I know, it's unbelievable. Then when my sister, Talane, told me she had given my blog address to someone else and apologized for the color, no way. So fine here is my new cutest pattern. I love it, who cares what the rest of you think.

Friends and Family Discounts

Not quite sure what would happen for me during a move if I didn't have my sister Tara there to pack and travel with me. This time she got out of the packing and unpacking but I was so glad she was driving with me across America and finding me an apartment in California. Erynn Nina, what a sweet welcome package you gave me upon arrival in Fresno. The experts say that good friends and family = healthy living, and it's true. Thanks for helping me stay decompressed!!

Home sweet Home

Here is a photo of the outside of the condominiums where I live. This is the courtyard just outside my door. The sun sets just beyond the not-so-visible-mountain in the distance.

Boxes are starting to disappear and real cooking and living are beginning to happen.

it's my baby, don't mean maybe! What baby?

There she is. My fingers start to sweat. Everytime I walk pass, I say, "My name is Tosha Strickland and I shall play. . . . " Ha, Thanks mom and dad for such a great childhood memory, learning how to play the piano. Sorry for the rest of you that had to hear me practice at 6:00 am in the morning, eeevvvery morning!

A new furniture item is coming to the Home!!!

There is a new item that will be delivered this Wednesday to my cute little home!! What could it be, well at least check back to see a picture of the thing. . .it's going to be great.

Getting Settled in Concord, California

The living room is trying to look presentable.

Don't worry about me just got my head in a box, trying to dig myself out! My new apartment has granite countertops, closest to custom house building I've ever been.

Saying Good-bye to Friends in Houston, Texas

My dear friend Jane Pash and my pregnant sister, Talane. . .ooohhh how I miss you both!

You cute young women from the Memorial Park Ward. You must keep me posted on your most awesome lives. I will keep you posted on my McDreamy:)
Tara is taking this photo after we had a good-bye breakfast with Talane and Derek. . .it was hard to leave you behind, I miss your guts! Love U both.