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Leaving tomorrow for a mini break

I’m excited!
It’s only a four day break but getting out of town is always a good idea and San Francisco is an even better idea.
So I’ve washed my brushes up from today and cleaned the house for my house sitter friend, talked to the cats and told them to behave, and I’m getting ready to pack.

C went to scour the thrift stores for the beginning of her Halloween costume. She wants to be Daenerys Targaryen. Last year she was the black swan and rocked it. She found this cute sari dress all embroidered so beautifully with golden thread and beads. She’ll have to take it in a little, but, with a long blond wig, I think she’ll look great.

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Mom bought a spaghetti squash and brought it to me. I’m not sure what to do with it actually, and so will leave it in the potato basket until I get back. (Suggestions much appreciated πŸ™‚ )

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Now here’s a little dilemma: I’ve reread Graceling and now am rereading Fire. I’m halfway thru and enjoying it just as much as I did some years ago, but now I’m not sure if I should take it with me or take something disposable.

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You know what I mean by disposable? I mean one of those silly kinds of weekend books which you can happily leave at the hotel for someone else.

The only thing is I’m really enjoying the Cashore book, but also like it being part of my permanent library at home.

Hmmm. The other option is to buy a Vanity Fair magazine. I like bringing that on planes, especially x the Atlantic, and don’t feel badly about leaving it on the plane.

Hmmm… It’s a short flight, only 2.5 hours or so. What do you all do?

I think I’ll take Fire.

One more look at the future Daenerys Targaryen. πŸ™‚

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Comments: 23

  • October 10, 2013
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    Hello Veronica… saw your post at UBC… also share a common friend… Joel Miller… small world!
    Have a good trip!

  • October 10, 2013
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    Beautiful Sari. Cannot believe you found it in a thrift store. Need me one of these for tonight at Dandiya

  • October 10, 2013
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    I love the sari dress~ C looks beautiful in it and I can’t wait to see her full costume =)

  • October 10, 2013
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    Do you honestly expect the cats to behave? (Personally, I would take a book that I would not care if I lost–I have lost a few books while traveling.)

  • October 11, 2013
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    Safe travels. I vote for a magazine for the plane. πŸ™‚

  • October 11, 2013
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    Have a great time! I love San Francisco. A lovely, walkable city. Enjoy!

  • October 11, 2013
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    Enjoy San Francisco. I’m leaving tomorrow as well. Going to a cabin in Brainerd, Minnesota for four days, to write and to spend time with my wife. My advice: take a Kindle. Love my Paperwhite.

  • October 11, 2013
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    i am taking a short break too … 5 days in Chicago, i leave on Tuesday … i enjoyed that series as well … have fun in San Fran!

  • October 11, 2013
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    Have a great trip. I always watch a movie!

      • October 12, 2013
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        I am glad! I LOVE to fly! Have fun !!

  • October 12, 2013
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    Wow your daughter knows how to do Halloween up right. Enjoy your trip.

  • October 14, 2013
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    What fun! I took a mini-break on the weekend–so I’m commenting a little backwards–since I just commented on all your amazing SF photos–but I didn’t compliment you on your collage and I should have–so here it is–Beautiful Collage!! And beautiful daughter πŸ˜‰

  • November 12, 2013
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