Halloween Videos

FINALLY... getting caught up with all my videos of my life.. and lets start it off with Halloween. Doing this made me miss you guys all over again. Hope you enjoy it.

Goodbye beautiful City

I cant believe we are gone..
I love this city
It is been so much fun and I am so grateful for spending my 20s 30s and some of my 40s here.
I did so much growing up here. Thank you my wonderful friends.. without you I would have never made it... I love you and miss you..

Benefits of Broccoli-- and YOU know who you are!!!

Throughout the year, broccoli is one of the easiest foods to locate, as most supermarkets across the United States offer a hearty supply of the nutrient-rich vegetable. While broccoli has gotten a bad reputation as being one of the most dreaded vegetables on the dinner plate for a child, there are actually many different delicious ways to prepare the vegetable with the alluring green stalk and bushy top.

In addition to satisfying the daily requirements for fruit and vegetable intake, there are a variety of health benefits attached to the consumption of broccoli. Health Benefits Of Broccoli

Broccoli provides a high amount of vitamin C, which aids iron absorption in the body, prevents the development of cataracts, and also eases the symptoms of the common cold. The folic acid in broccoli helps women sustain normal tissue growth and is often used as a supplement when taking birth control pills and during pregnancies.

The potassium in broccoli aids those battling high blood pressure, while a large amount of calcium helps combat osteoporosis. The vegetable is also fiber-rich, which enhances the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, as well as aims to reduce blood cholesterol levels.

Happy Birthday Jeff. I LOVE YOU

IT TOOK ME LONG ENOUGH!!! LOVE YOU JEFF

My Marvolus Magjical Mysterious Magnificant Minn

One of the best parts of my job is Dr. Terry Minn. She wass the first physician I met almost four years ago. . I met her in the kitchen where she was getting water. She was So happy to meet me and greeted me so warmly. When business was slow, I asked her for referrals. She send me her patients, When I was overwhelmed with the amount of work , she calmed me with her kind words and encouragement. When I felt like I was the only one feeling so odd at some situations, she assured me that I was not, when nobody else wanted to walk.. she did. ... NO wonder her patients LOVE her. and so Do I. Thank you for being my walking partner and allowing me THE LESSON OF THE WALK every day and mostly, thank you for being my friend Dr. Minn. I absoultely adore you.--

another birthday...

Happy 44th birhday to me
It is been a nice life

you know you are a redneck if your home is mobile and your car is NOT

I just love that saying.. I am working on our day in Sacramento State Fair.. but this saying was so funny -- in addition to RUBBING you is easy because you are beariful. ( so wrong in so many level)

State Fair 2009- Had a lot of technical difficulty with this one. I apologize for the LATE release of this production
with love

Camping 2009-Mount Shasta, CA

no words are needed..

Cheap vs Frugal

Have you ever wondered if you are frugal or cheap? I do. I always consider myself frugal, but some call me cheap — go figure!

so when John, Jaime and I were rommates back in the early 90s and we were super poor and had to eat spaghetti for dinner every night ( had to steal catchup for our "tomato" sandwiches.. ) we took pride in being cheap. we bragged about it all the time. "you spend that much money? - well I got mine for ... "

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So now twenty years later since we make a bit more money and can spend more money.. john and I still take pride in calling each other CHARMING. Since, John and I both a have degree in accounitng. (and I was a GREAT financial advisor) we want to make sure we spend money wisely vs being cheap. What is the difference between being cheap or being good with money? I did a quick search in google because it does absoultely fascaniates me.. and here is the best quiz I found.

IF you ever wondered.. take this quiz..
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Are You Frugal Or Cheap?

1. Do you eat out (not counting lunches at work)? All the time

2-3 times a week
2-3 times a month
Never

2. When you eat out, do you?

I order whatever I crave
Order an entree for each person and take leftover to go
Share our meals to save some money
I don’t eat out!

3. What do you drive?
The latest and greatest 2 years lease can buy
I buy new car every few years
I always buy used car
I don’t own a car

4. What kind of TV do you have?
1080 HDTV, of course!
A flat screen TV, but not the latest and greatest
I still have the one I bought 10 years ago
I don’t have a TV

5. What cable/satellite package do you have?
Premium channel with everything under the sun
Just the basic channels so I can watch the news
Whatever I get with the rabbit ears
I don’t have a TV

6. You have some old clothes, do you?
What are you talking about, I don’t have old clothes.
I donate them when they get a little older
I turn them into rags
I am still wearing them

7. When you buy something, do you?
I buy what I want, whenever I want
I occasionally splurge on what I want
I only buy what I need, clip coupons, use discount cards, etc.
I avoid making any kind of purchases

8. When you receive gifts, do you?
I take them back to the store to trade up
I keep all my gifts
I may return or re-gift some
I sell them on eBay for cash

9. When you buy clothes, do you?

I always shop brand names
I usually buy when they are on sale
I usually shop at goodwill and thrift stores
I ask my friends and family for hand me downs

10. Regarding your lunches, do you?

I always go out to the local restaurants
I mostly eat low cost take out lunches
I occasionally pack my own lunch
I always pack my own lunch

Rate Yourself
For each question, give yourself: 1 point for any #1 answer, 2 points for #2, 3 points for #3, and 4 points for #4. Add up the points and rate yourself:
35+ = You’re definitely cheap
25-34 = You’re frugal. Good job!
16-24 = You’re not frugal, but you appear to be reasonable with your spending habits
10-15 = There are a lot of opportunities for you to save money

I scored 20 points. Look like there are some opportunities for me to be a little more frugal.

What am I doing with my life?

I saw Julie/Julia last night and I loved it. SO good. So envious that few people have so much passaion in what they do. Although my blog and my friends give me a lot of happiness, at times I feel like I have NO idea what I am doing with my life. I want to have a more serious blog. I want to travel the world. I want to write a book on Healthy Eating Around the World. I want to tell everyone I love, I love them. I want to .. so much to do.. but yet.. A great amazing weekend.

Do I really want to go to work tomorrow? NO.. I want to goof off some more and do nothing.

So.. here is a snap shot of our fun evening at the restaurant across the street from West Portal Movie Theather ( name of it? have NO idea.. but colorful and food was amazing)

Jaimes Birthday Party...

what a great night. Jaime always throws great parties. and Saturday night was no excpetion. Happy Happy Happy Birthday .. Thank God you were born.. I love you.

This is a long video with 12 minutes.. but it is worth it.. VERY funny. believe it or not a LOT of editing went to this.
and for all of new blog readers.. welcome...

JAIMES BIRTHDAY

it is Jaimes birthday..
Happy Birthday Jaime
Happy Birthday Jaime
Happy Birthyday Jaime

I lOVE you and wish you a very nice day. cant wait to see you tomrrow night

wedensdays with John

oh thinking about those younger years....

I am so glad that I took the day off today to spend a day with one of my all time favorite people. John and I lived together back in the early 90s ... he was my roommate for two years and we had a lot of fun together. I have not seen him for a while and today was an incredible day ( damn I miss that Flip )

Pride weekend

YES.. I miss my Flip a lot because my blog membership has dropped significantly and how boring not to have any videos of my so interestng life.. well I do lead a very fun filled life. and last sunday was no exception as karin, Devin and i went to Pride weekend in that wonderful city by the bay. it was a super fun day. Saw stephen, jeff, nancy and joyce.. ate, walked, bought a hat, lost a hat. laughed and had a great day. I love summer

here are some ( lame ass ) photos

80s Comedy Night at Davis

One of my favorite things to do is go to Davis and hang out with Karin. This trip was super special because we also got to see two of the coolest women around.. Joyce and Nancy a couple that I am totally in love with .... Joyce .. ah.. Joyce makes me laugh and she gets all my jokes. and nancy a hot lusious babe with an incredible bod and a great heart. Here are some photos for this weekend. I miss my FLIP so much. God.. aaaaaaaaaaaaaww

My new Step dog: TOBBY

oh look at my step dog who likes to greet me when I get home and sleeps with me on weekdays. I love this little guy. The picture really does not do him justice. He is a long haird Doxen. very playful. perfect size and full of love.

MIDDLE EAST MOVIE-- finally being released

OH MY GOD.. finally.. Trip to middle east Movie is here.. . took too long to make and ran out of budget.. but it is still being released.

This took so long and made me totally appreciate my extremely talented husband even more.. although this video is nowhere close to his work. He did help me when the computer crashed about a million times and I was about to give it all up. So here it is..

Side note.... the music is basically all Depeche Mode... except two Persian ( not Arabic songs-- could not quite figure out how to convert my ITUNES to whatever the hell Window likes ) songs-

Despite all of it,, it was a lot of fun to make.. I really really really miss my Flip.. but now you are all stuck with pictures instead of videos.. ENJOY..

michelle la belle

Michelle is here for the next few days.. Who is Michelle you ask? well she is a lovely 28 year old who happens to be my stepdaughter. Michelle is beautiful.. I mean she is stunning. red hair, freakles, blue eyes.. the whole package. Plus she is a talanted artist. ( like her dad ) and a very down to earth lady who is practical, quite at times, has a nice heart and is big in skeletons. I am serious. she likes skeletons. It makes me laugh but she does it tastefully-- now if I had my FLIP ( oh god.. I cant believe it is really gone )

Michelle's feet when she was born

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I love my friends

I absoultely love you guys.. No FLIPS to show a funny video or show you a funny pictures.. The truth is I absoultely adore you all. You are always looking out for me and help me out. Thank you for being part of my life for good or bad.
: )

Ok so i cheated a little

I am absoultely fascaniated with Jordan and working feverishily on my video to post and share with you. however, meanwhile.. this is a clip i found on YOUTUbe. I BEEN there.. nothing absoultely nothing prepares you for this amazing holy spiritual and truly GRAND place. Enjoy.. more to come.

Coming to a BLOG near YOU-- my trip

I am back. I have missed you all. What an incredible trip. I feel so fortunate to have gone and see the amazing things that I seen. Working on my slide show.. stay tuned. Hopefully I will see all of you very soon and can tell you some funny stories.
and based on karin's comment, all of your prayers were answered and my FLIP is officially broken. As you know Pope was in Jordan and I should have asked him to bless it -- oh well. I still have my camera to annoy you with.
xoxo
shahla

VISIT JORDAN

Could not find a computer to blog, and can not download photos. My Flip broke and I am very upset about that.. but Jordan is amazing. The people are So friendly.. they come up to you and want to talk to you .. must have met about a million people -- if you liked Turkey and I know my little blog reader ( you know who you are .. I love you and miss you ).. you will LOVE Jordan.. the RUINS are amazing.. I cant even describe how pretty it is.. and pictures can hardly do them justice... SO plan a trip here. You will NOT be disappointed. It is also cold here .. Cold mornings, nice days and COLD nights.

Skiing anyone?--after all we are in Dubai

Guess what I did today..well I went to the indoor Ski Lift in Dubai (with a complete lift etc). This is not some dinky one. We had a blast. This Ski Resort. ( THE only one in the world ) is inside a EMirate Mall which is a huge mall which could be anywhere in the states, from Starbuks,to Krisy Cream, to KFC, to BABE and FOREVER21. EVERY store possible is in this mall and then there is the resort. IT is very cool and actually cheaper to ski than in the states.

Middle East-Dubai Day Two

To say it is hot here is the understatement of the century...HOT HOT HOT.. very pretty though and very modern. Not too many people in the street and you can totally tell that there is a bit of recession going on here. We went to Dubai Mall ( biggest mall in the world along with its own acquarim), Dubai Museum, The 7 Star Hotel which you can NOT go there unless you are staying there.. and saw some really cool sky skrapers with the most unusual shapes. My cousins have been super nice and we been eating non stop. Oh well

MiddleEast Trip-Day One Dubai

Made it..Got searched big time with a very serious non smiling woman who went through everything ( I mean EVERY THING) in my suitcase with her bare hand ( no gloves )- but overall a very pleasant journey. 16 hours with about 600 channels and about 200 movies. of course used that to fall asleep. Slept all the way there and got picked up by my cousin who have not seen for about 25 years. very nice. very hospitable. City looks amazing. Having a great time with SL,Jenny and her family.

THANK YOU -----------------THANK YOU

OMG!!1

Today at around 2 pm, I turned in my thesis and got a receipt. This receipt means I am done -NOW you all know how tough this has been for me. one of THE most challenging thing i have ever done. i finished. i am done. I am done. OH MY GOD.. I am done.. NOT sure if I still believe it .. Like Rich said, I may get a phone call tomorrow telling me that I missed a S in Food or that I am missing some class.--but the thesis IS done.. I got a receipt to prove it.. .. OH MY GOD. I have waited for this so long.. about seven years. i am done. I am done ... I am done. I am done. I am done. NOW I can really get excited about my trip.. oh yes. I am leaving the country Saturday.. Oh have I done anything about it? NO.. I am ready to go to my spin class and take my housemate to have ice cream. I will deal with the trip tomorrow. NOW I am done. WHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHEEEE
Thank you all of you wonderful family and friends. You have all been amazing.. so supportive and loving through all of it.
It is going to be an amazing, amazing summer
sc

I HATE My life

I hate my life right now. Between this fucking thesis and my crazy schedule and my insane boss who is driving me up the wall and I am about to have a nervous breakdown. It is hard to believe that I am leaving the country in four days.. and have HAD no chance to enjoy the participation of it all. I feel like I am losing it and I dont know if I can survive this. I just want to scream--
so i am screaming WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWwwwwwww

Is there life after fiber?

OH GOD.. If I never see this stupid thing again.. it will be too soon. TWO more weeks of this hell-- am I going to survive?? I dont know.. It will be very close.

If I die, overseas, or before I get there.. Please please bury me with it.. even if it is not finished.
you all should know what I am talking about
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things that i dream about...

too busy ,with life to blog.. although all are great things.. if all goes well, in about four weeks, i will be on my way to Dubai, Jordan and Syria.. this is so extremely exciting that if I think about it I wont be able to do all that i need to do... and I have a lot to do.. one is to finish this f*&* thesis.. you know I hate to cuss on this related PG blog so please forgive me if you are nice wonderful person that you are but it is been hell and I am so close .. yet so far away from this thing. and work is crazy with my solid booked schedule and teaching classes. CRAZY.
So here are things i dream about that makes me survive my insane life
Can you guess where these places are?? HINT== I will be there very soon ... but which is where

the love of my life

Ok. so I been bragging about my niece for a long time but I just cant get over this. I was on FB few minutes ago and looking at the photos that she has taken.. I mean COME on.. not only is she beautiful and she is funny and she is so DAMN smart, but so creative.. she just makes me proud to be her aunt.. where does one get all this talent? not from my side of the family that is for sure. God Affsie.. I am so proud of you and I LOVE LOVE LOVE you.. may mouse eat you in one big bite. ( it is a Persian expression that does not translate well )-- These photos are absolutely amazing.. and SHE took them

my first restaurant review: Beretta-

I am lucky enough to live in a city that has plenty of restaurant to choose from and to be lucky enough to live in a neigborhood that has some great places to eat. YES it is true that I am a complete food snob. I like good food and I like it relatively inexpenisve and it has to be friendly and fun atmosphere. So tonight when Jeff asked me to meet him at the new hot spot, BERETTA ( Valencia and 23 rd Street ) - I was thrilled to have a new place to go. ... and BERETTA ( it is a type of gun in Italy.. now why it is named this .. I hae no idea ) did not disappoint. We were worried that it would take for ever to eat but we got seated RIGHT away which is a small miracle in itself.. the waiter was nice and fun. I could not figure out whether he was gay or straight and since I always assume all guys are gay, lets say he was gay. I mention this only because he winked a lot and I thought that was cute. The Rissotto that I ordered was extremly cheesey.. and the pizza that Jeff got was very good. We also got some bread stick thing that was incredible. Jeff and I had a great time -- the restaurant was a bit noisy.. not nosy.. that is a different word. I would go back. It is not a gold standard like HOME ( Church and Market ) or TOAST ( Church and 29th ) -- but it does deserve a good review. ( and oh BTW SOME of the cast of WICKED were there.. oops name dropping am I?? )

How about that? how did I do for my first review?

I forgot my FLIP... this is a classic video of my much loved friend Jeff and Tyler.. you know Tyler...

My Step Dog Terra

As most of you know, three nights a week, I stay in Brentwood, CA. It is an amazing situation as I live with one of the sweetest women on this planet who cooks for me and goes shopping with me. and we go SPINNING together and it is very pleasant. One of the best part of this arrangement has been this HUGE dog named Terra-- this dog is BIG and thinks it is small. Thinks she is a puppy. I have grown very very fond of this animal and always call her my step dog... so it is with great great great sadness that I have to say what I have to say.. On Tuesday, I come to the house and note that Laura ( my wonderful housemate ) is not there even thought the TV is on. I figure she is at our gym and I leave to go spinning. I came back from the gyrm and Laura tells me the most amazing story. It turns out that her neigbor who happens to be a painter comes over to give Laura an estimate of how much it would cost to get her house painted. While he is there ( against Laura's advise ) he gets down to Terra- something Terra absoultely hates, and Terra BITES him. well so then Laura has to take him to ER and bla bla.. because of all of this, Animal Control gets called in and takes Terra away to be quortined... I just received the news that they are going to put Terra down -- I am devastated. I can not believe it. It makes me so sad --because she is such a gentle and great dog.. she just does not like to be harrassed and wanted her own space. So this blog is in Terra's memory -- my very first step dog.. May she rest in doggy peace.

Back by Popular Demand

well it turns out that most people who read my blog-- well not too many peoole do but those who do, really really liked me doing Barbara's singing.. and of course it is because I was so off key and goofy as usual.. I dont mind.. now see things like that used to bother me when i was young but not that I am old, i really dont give a shit.. i mean I guess I should but I dont.. oops sorry I said shit I meant to say I dont give a hoot. I am old and I can be cranky and I like to make people laugh.. and my old frined Joyce made me realize how much I use to love Karoki singing.. back in our younger years when we used to go to japan town and sing all sorts of songs.. Barry manilow.. hee hee.

EVEN NOW....

I love you my little Joyce.. and you know if I digged girls, you would be the one I would dig..( now other girls who read this blog and you know who you are.. I would DIG all of you.. you are all hot lusious babes otherwise you would not be my friends.. )

smooch..

SO proud of Obama

I am SO proud of our president. Of course I am in love with the man but today he wished Iranians a happy new year. How cool and wonderful.
Happy New Year my fellow Persians and my wonderful frineds



Special thanks to my incredible and extremly savy computer guy Tyler who shouwed me how to do the video on my blog.. THANKS

I love you guys.. happy new year persian year. I think the year is 1386.
xxoo
shahla

what is on YOUR list?

As Stephen Love and I are planning our trip to Jordan/Duabi we have to revisit our LIST.. you know the list of places you just have to go before the FINAL TRIP up above or wherever you go after you are GONE... Here is Stephens list

Jordon-Bostawana-India-China- Peru

Business Trip-Galapagas
Here is mine:

Jordon

Africa ( Sufari )
India
Iran ( not sure if this should make the list since that is my home but I would love to go back )
Puru
Nopel
Scottland ( only if Karin takes me )
Hungry and Poland ( actually any Eastern Europe Country )

and once I am done, I want to GO back to

TURKEY
BRAZIL
IRELAND ( mainly to see the Dalys and go pub hopping.. oh oops I forgot I dont drink )

Even as I am doing this blog, I realize that I want to go EVREYWHERE.. so I may be better off, making a list of places I DONT want to go to and I think that would be a blank list.
happy day people... have a great day and thanks for reading my blog.

I fianlly see the "nose"

Jaime has been a fan of Barbara-- for a long long long time.. and I have made fun of him for a long long time. but then the other night, after three trys.. ( you know my usual falling asleep during a movie )-- I saw Yentil.. what a brilliant movie,.. it was stunning and the music oh the music.. was amazing.. the words and the voice. NOW.. I finally get it.. So I asked Jaime to make me a copy of Barbaras songs.. and I cant stop listenng to it.. it is so beautful and I am finally getting enough wisdom to get it.


and like she says... no matter what happens, things will never be the same.


Thanks Jaime --

Karin's favorite dietitian

YES.. sad to say.. it is not me who is Karin's favorite dietitian.. it is Arlene.. well if it is NOT me, Arlene is a very good choice. she is classy and sassy and super duper smart and pratcial and a very fun person. I am glad she is my friend. Finally got to see her after all these months.. here is a video of our fun last weekend... Love you Arlene.. thanks for coming up.

benjamin vs dog

Benjamin vs Dog.. oh well. Dog won.. both amazing movies.. but benjamnin.. oh benjamin.. bred pitt was amazing and the movie was just incredible.. everything about it is beautiful.. the story line, the acting ( the mom in the movie SHOULD HAVE WON ) the cinemagrpahy.. it is SO fun to look at and it is such a beautiful story.. anyway.. my two cents worth. go see both these movies if you have not already..

Fright Night in Davis

00000000000000000-- we watched SHINING , Texas Chain Saw Mascare, and SCREAM.. of course I fell asleep as usual but watched it the next day.. it was too much fun at beautiful Davis with Karin, Stephen, Takou, Rich and I .. .and a 24 year old who could techinically be our kid but he was very nice and extremly mature for his age....( you do realize that is what they ALL say-- )

It is Tyler s birthday

As you know .. I love tyler ( see tyler is my hero )

and it is his birthday.. yes he will be all of 21

Your gift is that I NOW know how to spell your name correctly!!!

Happy Birthday
happy birthday to you from the family.. i cant quite remember how we sang it.. but you know i will screw it up anyway.

i miss your beautiful smile ( although that picture in FB s very scary.. )
I miss you.. are we EVER going to see each other?

smooch
shahla

Totally addicted to FB

if you have to ask.. then you simply dont know that FB stands for Face Book. I kept making fun of it and kept saying things like oh this is not my thing.. but after i heard some convincing evidence.. I decided to go ahead and check it out.. OH MY GOD.. everyone i mean everyone is on there. I love the fact that you can look at your friends friends friends and think hey I know so and so.. It is been a lot of fun.. I even saw some people from high school -- I hated high school and was like the least popular kid ever.. I mean I was so unpopular that the unpopular kids felt very popular in front of me.. horrible years of my li fe.. but anyway.. some of these people actually wanted to be my friend I dont know why.... . so FB is a lot of fun... but dont you worry my wonderful blog reader.. this website will be first priority... It is Oscar weekend.. people. get ready for a great show.
smooch
shahla

These AMAZING dietitians!!!

Life at CPMC seem so long ago... although the job totally sucked and I could NEVER get any time off and eeeks the charting.. eeeeeeks the precious of everything.. not a good match for not a very detailed oriented person... .. I really did learn a lot.. also I had such a NICE commute.. in the city.. could have walked to work.. the best part of the job though was some amazing and very smart RDs who I still call when I need help. they are beautiful and they are smart and they are innovative and I am lucky enough to call them my friends.. here is a glimpse of my Wonderful RD group.

believe it or not.. no alcohol was consummed

I love Jaimes mom. She is so fun and makes me laugh so hard without trying.. here is to a wonderful woman who gave birth to a wonderful son .

watch and laugh

oh so It is time to say goodbye

so many weird things have happened this month. My advisor is no longer is my advisor and I have advisor number 5. This thesis will never be done. I am so sick of it... we will see what happens. I am sad because I really liked this advisor but it is not working out. I think I am too demanding and need to much of her time. So I had to say goodbye to her.
and one of my fav docs at the clinic told me that he no longer wants to be my friend because I was too aggressively friendly. This makes me so incredibly sad because I never thought I was aggressive anything ( see aggressively inquizitive). Both of these relationships seem so parallel and it makes sense for both of them to be over at the same time. I been thinking a lot about what God is trying to tell me with these weird things happening at the same time. I try my best but maybe i am trying way too hard. I am trying not to let these things determine who I am.. but it is hard. been very sad for a while.. but I will be ok. : ( : ( : (

OSCAR TIME or PRESIDENT OBAMA

So many great topics to blog and not enough time.

As you faithful blog reader know, I love our new president -- oh GOD i love the sound of that.. President Obama. President Obama. President Obama. I cried through out the whole thing. and as I was in my clinic with two other docs listening to the speech thought that I will NEVER forget where I was when the speech was given. Days like this makes me miss my dad and my sister. They would have LOVED this .. they would have loved the fact that this man will be our leader.

oh and oscars are great.. If you have not seen THE VISITOR ( the main actor Richard Jenkins was one of the nominees, although I doubt he can beat Brad... it is still a great thing ) go see it.. it is an amazing movie.


http://oscars.movies.yahoo.com/nominees

little town called Clayton

I had a wonderful today spending the day with two other ethnic women in beautiful Clayton Ca -- This little town is the gateway to Mount Diablo and has this feel of being in the middle of nature. Lots of hiking and golfing. I think it is desgined for wealthy people who want to be hidden and not found -- I had NEVER even heard of this little town, until I started working at Antioch and one of my fav docs told me that is where he lives. Now the thing is that once I heard of Clayton.. it seems that EVERYONE lives there.. I finally had a chance to see this town when a group of us went hiking ( see Three Docs, Two Pharm, one rd -- ) I thought it was pretty then but today we hiked around it and I realized that it is truly breathtaking. Not a lot of action goes on there, but it certainly worth a drive. Thank you Nahid Joon for a great day..

A local superstition of Clayton is that of Sarah Norton. Sarah Norton, Henry Norton's daughter, was on the way to a funeral when, ironically, her buggy(horse drawn carriage) derailed off the side of the road. She was buried in the Clayton cemetery and her ghost now "haunts" the cemetery and the road to it.

Here is a very brief clip of Nahid, Fran and I ...

Doomdaddy.com

The website does NOT exist.. ( I already checked ) .. lets buy it guys.. here is to our ( as usual ) great Saturday night.. Did NO editing on this because the whole clip was so funny and wanted to post as soon as possible. Love ya guys... smooch Sha