Leaving my heart in SD.

We're at some gas station right now somewhere in downtown San Diego, basically filling up before we head out to the 5 for our 8-hour drive back home. I'm going to miss this place. Bebs and I got to walk around the city more this time around, and I must say I really really like it here. Less bums downtown, better weather, and swimmable beaches!
Ah yes, that's definitely one up from Frisco.

Anyway, we should reach home at 5am, with a bit of time to freshen up for church. Till then, g'bye SD. I had a blast.

Just venting.

Sigh. You know you're working too much when you drive back to the office after 7pm for even more work. What joy.

I'm actually trying to catch up on a few things before Bebs and I drive back to San Diego later tonight for the last leg of the Expo. With all that's happened these past few days though, I'm finding myself quite reluctant on going despite my infatuation with SD. There are just way too many things to think about right now than taking an out-of-town breather (even if this trip really is primarily for work).

Life. What is it all for, really? Why do we even do what we do? AND WHERE IS THAT FINISH LINE? Seems such an elusive idea right now, a pipe dream...

Ah, well. Don't mind me. I guess the road incline's starting to tire me out.

Experiencing SoCal.

It's been a full weekend. Much to tell, so many places seen. I feel like we've been gone so long.

The short of it is, my event went well, and Bebs and I got to enjoy some quality couple time road tripping (and beach hopping) around San Diego and Los Angeles.

Received really serious news though while we were away, but that development we've rested in the hands of a Big God, so I won't bother you with the details.

Anyway, I've captioned all photos, so I'll leave the storytelling to these images. Just a bit of warning, btw: It's five pages worth of shots, so make sure you've got extra time on your hands.

Enjoy!

Click on photo to view entire album

4th of July photos

Hello all,

Bit delayed, but I finally uploaded them.
Without further ado, here are photos of our 4th of July weekend.

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Speaking of which, I'm heading to Los Angeles again this weekend for work, and I'm taking Bebs with me (Yay!). Bruce Hornsby is also having a concert in San Diego, so we're driving the extra two hours to see him. He's been a favorite of mine since Cebu days, and Bebs is an absolute big fan as well.

Incidentally, the Bebster has never been to San Diego, so this trip should be fun. I can't wait to take him to the Gaslamp District.

Will post pictures when we get back :)

Burying one's self in art.

Not really much for conversation right now. The introspective side of me has won out these past few weeks, and I can't say I'm complaining. I've been finding comfort and solace in Sarah Mac during these periods of quiet, so I'm thankful for the company.

Anyway, I thought I'd share some photos I took the past few weeks. Just stuff I came across which were worth capturing. Stuff that didn't need words. Anyway, here they are:





I've also uploaded a few new categories on my photo site, one of which is entitled Families - Up Close. I've got a favorite one there of Tito Jack and the girls, which I've posted below. Feel free to click on said photo to view the entire album.



Btw, I'm trying to figure out how to post the video Raf and I made for Tito Jack's memorial service. It's about 5gigs though, so if anyone out there knows of a way, I'd gratefully appreciate the info.

Hmm... I guess that's it for now. Do have a wonderful weekend, guys. The old Nikki should be back soon. I promise :)

Lows.

Work booboo
Death of a loved one
Saying goodbye
World turmoil
Inner struggles
Why questions
When questions
God questions
Uncertainty
Frustration
And that ugly feeling of helplessness.

Sigh.

Someday all of this will serve as change agents in my life.
But right now, there is only that gray cloud.

Bittersweet.

That's what this weekend has been.

On the one hand, it was the Fourth of July holiday, a long weekend celebration which found us on a six-hour drive down Highway 5 with friends for a much-deserved R&R in the City of Angels.

Then the tragic news.

A dear, dear man, whom we have considered part of our San Francisco family, had gone to be with the Lord after a two-year battle with cancer. He had passed on our first day in LA, just after we visited him and his family.

I'll have to shelf the July 4th photos for now. This post is for my Tito Jack.

To the gentle giant

who was just about One of the kindest

you'll ever meet in your lifetime:

The world truly has lost a great man.

We'll miss you, Tito Jack,

although you're probably more alive now

than we'll ever be.

We love you.

And we'll see you soon.

Remembering Tito Jack:
* On his birthday
* Thanksgiving last year
* Raffy's account