Passin Time in Fiji

I am sitting here snuggled into a bed that's not my own, but with Lola at my feet.  It's wonderful and surreal.   Gosh, I've missed her!  We are dog sitting for Lola and her sister, Sauce, while her current owners are away for the week.  It's really great to be able to be with Lola....like we are all a family once again.   It's going to be tough to say goodbye, except that I can see how incredibly loved she is.  She is taken care of better than we ever took care of her, so it feels so right for her to be here - but still hard. The last few days have been perfect really.  The weather in Atlanta has shown off for us. It's been about 77 degrees, sunny, and breezy every day.  All day today we sat outside at the farmer's market, just relaxing with friends on a blanket.   Afterwards, we hung out on Lola's porch, walked to the nearby Six Feet Under for dinner, and just chilled on the porch.  Being here feels normal and natural.  I love A...

One day down in America.    It’s been a whirlwind and I still feel like I am in a dream.   I actually feel like I’m moving as if I’m walking through mud.  Tired.   But….I’m tired and happy.   We got in Wednesday night around 11:30.  We all had a lot of adrenaline so I don’t think anyone went to bed until maybe 2am.  I slept until 9 (only because I had to get up) and went to a doctor’s appointment.  It was so weird.  I’ve been going to this doctor for years, so it was an odd feeling sitting waiting in this office as if no time had passed.  I wore shorts.  That was weird too.  I regretted wearing shorts immediately, not because it was inappropriate, but because I was SO freezing.   The AC here is nuts.  It is hot outside (which I’m used to) but I am not used to being freezing inside.  Everywhere is cold!  Anyway, after my appointment,  I got to walk over to CVS (crazy, cra...