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I do!! So this AM I am having lunch with this as my view. I am not even kidding! I just taught two classes and as I gear up for my next two, this is what I am dreaming about. I have been feeling a little azul lately. So the perfect remedy would be a little daydreaming. ¿Estas de acuerdo? I am going to take that as a yes. Ven conmigo y sueña con la playa. Acuéstate en una de estas sillas y relajate conmigo! ( do you agree? Lay down on one of these chairs and relax with me).
The semester is getting hectic and I am trying to stay centered and not get too frazzled. I also want to keep on the fitness and wellness train. When I look at images like these, I am motivated to keep the beachy mentality and not get too sucked into worrying about things that I really can't control. You only live once, so why not focus on what makes you happy, and what gives you inspiration. Hope your wednesday is very zen.
¡Buenos dias! Sorry for the suspense I usually post at 6am Pacific Time but this AM I was on Latino Time and I am a little tardy. We do have a winner:
It is the lovely anita from my blue skies! TADA!!Thanks to everyone who entered and a big welcome to all my lovely new followers. I am a bit behind in visiting your blogs but I have blurked and I look forward to getting to know all of you better.The picture above, I believe I took from Gibney beach this past summer. Fall is in the air here in SoCal but this morning I listed to some Bob Marley and felt very beachy on my way to the univerity. Have a wonderful Monday !PS :
Dear Anita, please send me your info the my email up above to the left.
As many of you know, I LOVE animals and today my BFF Janet is sharing her baby's story with you lucky sealaura readers :) Meet Marley Trooper Mcpeak. The picture you see above is the picture that first made me fall in love with him. He seemed so strong and courageous. I found it so inspiring. Janet and I were in St. John this past summer when she felt it in her heart that Marley was meant to be with her.
Marley's story by Janet
I adopted Marley within a couple of months after losing my yellow Labrador Gunner to cancer. The veterinarian who treated Gunner told me about his own Labrador, who had had leg cancer and who he had adopted from the owner when the owner wanted the vet to put him down. The vet took him, amputated the leg, and told me he has a wonderful three legged life now, getting around easily and happily. When I searched for a new dog to adopt, I saw Marley's picture on the Waggin' Tales (Detroit, MI) dog rescue website. He was exactly what I was looking for -right age, right breed, right color, and had that soulful houndy look I love - except he was missing a leg. It seems that fate always leads us, and remembering the vet's story, I decided to look at Marley. His foster brought him to my house so we could meet. I went to the refrigerator to get some treats I had for him. He followed right behind and his first move in my home was to jump into the refrigerator and steal a whole package of hot dogs (which I then wrestled from his jaws). He was nonetheless adorable and is a true character. His tail is always wagging and he has moved right into my world. Since I have had him, I have suddenly gotten to know all the people in my neighborhood, as everyone wants to meet Marley. People even stop their cars and get out to meet and talk about him. He has become the local rock star. He has no limitations physically,, he can go up and down stairs, can go for walks, get in and out of the car, plays and can be a couch potato like any other dog. As he does tire somewhat quickly from hopping on his one front leg, I do limit his walks to 15-20 minutes at a time, and so we go out several times a day (good for me too!). The only other accommodation I have had to make for Marley is to duct tape the lower freezer door of the refrigerator shut because he can open it with his nose! I came downstairs to find him with his head in the freezer one day!
I don't know how Marley lost his leg as the rescue group had no information from the animal control they got him from. It may have been from cancer but I suspect it was from an accident because he was very hostile toward large trucks at first when I got him, which he has now gotten over. Marley is running for most popular dog in the Orvis Dog Catalog Photo Contest. Anyone can vote for Marley, and each vote costs one dollar.
All proceeds go toward canine cancer research. Orvis matches every dollar donated. You can Marley under his name (Marley Trooper McPeak) in the contest: More information about tripawd dogs can be found at: Tripawds.com
It was a beautiful fall day, with lots of sunshine and crisp mountain air.
The boys love playing with Dad.
They also like to explore together.
My little vanilla dogs get so lost in these pics but they do stand out for being good little hikers.You might recall B, Norm and I had tried to find the falls before and this time we did! I have to admit, it was a little of a wa wa wa moment because I expected this huge cascade. But it was still a nice outing nonethless. I do have to confess little Newman does not appear to be a good traveler. He whined and could not find a spot all the way to the falls. He decided to explore every inch of the car and even wanted to crawl underneath the driver's seat while B was driving EEK!!! So I am not sure what his issue is? ¡Cesar Milan help me! He even whined while we hiked so I am not sure if he thought going to the car meant going to the p-o -u -n-d! I do hope my little guy gets acclimated to road trips because we do like to travel here at sealaura industries. In his defense, he is still in training, it has only been 3 weeks. Any tips on helping him become a better traveler?
!Buenos días! Well it has definitely been a friday the 13th for me so far! In Latin America tuesday the 13th is supposed to be bad luck so I thought I would be immune to the american version but...no! 
As many of you know, I LOVE animals and today my BFF Janet is sharing her baby's story with you lucky sealaura readers :) Meet Marley Trooper Mcpeak. The picture you see above is the picture that first made me fall in love with him. He seemed so strong and courageous. I found it so inspiring. Janet and I were in St. John this past summer when she felt it in her heart that Marley was meant to be with her.
Marley's story by Janet
I don't know how Marley lost his leg as the rescue group had no information from the animal control they got him from. It may have been from cancer but I suspect it was from an accident because he was very hostile toward large trucks at first when I got him, which he has now gotten over.
How about a little midweek fashion? I had been obsessed with this J.crew "Majesty Stone Necklace". But again J.crew does not always work with her majesty (me!) so I was so happy to find Pendred Keller Designs because they made me this:
and for $28 bucks yippee!! I love the smokey grey color. I think it is so glamorous, and festive. 
It came in this fabulous little box. I don't know why but packaging does matter and so far all my etsy finds have been so wonderful. Before you consider shelling out the big bucks, do a search on etsy and chances are you will be happily surprised.
