Wednesday John decided he didnt want his vacation to end yet. So, we decided to spend one more night a
way from home. We are right now on our way to our favorite California escape, Occidental. This place really is a blink and miss it town. There is no cell phone access there, no can ya her me now? Nope, none. There are two major restraints, a couple diners, and a bunch of old hippie stores. If you live there, your ancestors lived there. It is on top of a group of hills/mountains, with winding roads leading to the actual town. Set back natural homes, hidden by Large Redwoods and pines, dot the road leading to the small town. Crazy clumps of overgrown blackberry bushes separate the homes and guard the hills and property on the side of the roads. For us, this place is magical. Can you tell? If you ever make it to California, you really need to try and get to this little town. It is worth the trip, and the food is the best. I will let you know how our day trip was if something really exciting happens.
Ok, on to other great stuff. For Christmas, I gave John what he wanted. I always do. I feel he deserves what ever he wants because he works hard and why shouldn’t he have what he wants. For the last few years, I have asked for the same thing. I have never received it though. I really don’t want anything, as far as stuff goes. If I want something, I go buy it. I too, feel if I want something, I should have it. The stuff I want though, isn’t as pricey as the stuff John wants. Yesterday, John said he to go to town for something, and did I need anything. No, Im good. So off he went. I was chattin with Sheila and Amber, relaxing, taking time to sit down and do nothing too strenuous.
Finally, John pulls back into the driveway, and unloads the stuff he bought. He went to one of our better stores, a privately owned chain that puts forth a better effort to keep itself alive. They have gourmet items and a really good meat department. They can also carry wines that the bigger markets cannot, due to contracts and supply issues. John really likes this store. Anyway, he bought me a Chicken cordon bleu, and it was soooooo good. Now for the Christmas gift thing. He says I bought you something, close your eyes, put out your hands. I did. I could smell something really good, like a scented candle or something. I love this kind of stuff. But when I open my eyes, there is a long gold box tied with a red ribbon. It smelled so good, what could it possibly be. John says be careful opening it, I was thinking it was glass or jewelry. Nope. I unwrap the tissue paper, and inside is a folder containing a gift card to a day spa. Six hours of pampering, a European facial, full body massage, lunch, pedicure and manicure. I have asked for this for so long, I didn’t think I would ever get it. I was so happy I cried. Now I get to go get pampered for a whole day. He does like me. I will also let you know how that is when I go. I am soooooo excited.
Ok, so that is it for now. Oh, by the way, I got the stitches out of my foot the other day. It is still hard to walk on, but It is getting better. Take it slow, it is still healing. You all have a great day, see ya later.
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