Typhoon Regasa – Wikipedia
This has hit China, Taiwan, the Phillipines, and Vietnam, and is due to hit us with heavy rains for the next several days. So far, we’re good.
My bucket, plus towels, are as ready as they can be. I rolled up towels and put them across the sill of my windows with the bucket right there handy for wringing out soaked towels. I’m staying alert and hoping for the best. I really hope that people at street level don’t get flooded.
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A shout-out to Murray, who is celebrating a birthday today. Her birthday was yesterday, but I wrote THIS MORNING to be able to time it so that it was still her birthday in the states. (Things get complicated when you live in different countries with different time zones.) She was surrounded by family and friends, lots of fun and good food she’s trying not to eat. (Does that sound familiar?) 😋. She is one of my favorite people in all the world, so I’m delighted that she had a good celebration. I love you, Murray!!!!
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Two paintings I did yesterday.
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Unless it’s really a downpour later today, I’m planning to join Brian at the cafe for an iced mocha, and then later we’ll share dinner at my place. Hopefully, I can get the laundry on my balcony dry before a thunderstorm is forecast for around 3pm.
I’ve had a nice morning so far. I was able to increase both my walking speed and the incline % on the treadmill this morning. I’m starting to feel stronger and more balanced. I had a delicious breakfast and am feeling good.
I wish you a happy day – free from any dramatic weather – and filled with happy moments all day long.
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Thanks so much for sharing your adventures in the new land you’re living in. I look forward each day to read what you share. I LOVE your new painting of the hummingbird!!!!!! I enjoy seeing your artwork, but this one is my absolute favorite!!!!!
Blessings on you!
Sue Fisher from Oregon
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Hello, Sue! You just made my day with your comment about the hummingbird and my sharing of my efforts at learning to draw better I’m delighted that you’re enjoying my posts about how different and exciting it is to try to adapt to living in a new country. Thanks for commenting. 🤗
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Not sure if the comment I just wrote made it to you so giving it another try. Just wanted you to know how much I enjoy reading about your new life in a new land. Also…..I really enjoy seeing the new paintings you share….but….the new hummingbird in this post is my absolute favorite!!!!!
Blessings on your day!
Sue Fisher from Oregon
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thank you for making sure I received your wonderful comments, Sue. I did get both. I just read your comment, so I can see the time difference could cause you concern. There is quite a time difference between Oregon and Chiang Mai, Thailand. It looks like when it’s 7am where you are, it’s 9PM where I am. Thanks for the blessings. I hope I hear from you again soon. 😁
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Yes, these paintings are super cute, Linda. I’m so thrilled that you’re continuing to draw and paint! Especially with that storm in the news. I’m glad your lights stayed on (assuming they did)!
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The electricity has only gone off twice for less than a minute or 2 each time. Better than when we lived in AR. Thanks for your encouragement on the sketching and painting. It means a lot.
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That’s excellent!
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😁 Thanks.
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