Bosom Buddies

One of my many blessings from my Westmont education is my friendships.

When we started college in 1992 as intimidated, silly freshmen, we lived

here in Page in beautiful Santa Barbara. Friendships formed quickly and

became family fast. For the last 15 years, we've gathered at weddings and other

reunions. They are such special people! We have set our reunion for

MLK weekend each year so it's planned out. We frequently visit someone's

city and stay in the vicinity. This year it was Ventura (home of Kim) which is a short

20 minute drive from Santa Barbara. So, Saturday (1/15) was spent visiting our

old stomping grounds and walking around

Santa Barbara. It was a picture-perfect day!

In front of Page - where it all began.
Little Alex's Mexican food - at the bottom of the hill from Westmont

Butterfly Beach

We were missing Kathryn who was able to drive up Sunday and play

and Simone who got sick at the last minute and

couldn't make the trip from New York. :(

I come home refreshed and rejuvenated, and yes, missing

them even more!

Next year, we've pledged to run/walk the P.F. Chang's Half Marathon

here in Phoenix, so I'll be hosting. I've been sent a training schedule from

Tanya who is quite the experienced runner. My plan is to simply make

it across the finish line. You can check in on my training progress next fall.

YIKES!!!!