365 days of images - - Day 340- Dec 8, 2021 - Linda's Intuitive Images LMH -- Monterey Bay Aquarium Day!

 

Today was a special day, a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.  A family favorite!  We started going to the aquarium in the late 80's, when my daughter's, Nicole and Noelle were youngsters.  We have a history and a love affair with the place.  Phil had a job in security there before he had Phil's Auto Repair, I worked in the Gift and Book store until Phil was diagnosed with cancer, Noelle in the cafe.  Our family makes sure to have a visit there anytime we get together.  But I have not been since before Phil died.  The pandemic hit, they had to close.  I have been keeping pretty secluded and away from crowds.  

The aquarium is quiet right now in between the holidays, so I decided to take advantage and visit.

The rush of memories and emotion that came with the visit, took me by surprise.   I love the aquarium! So many wonderful memories..... 

 I'm thrilled they are open again and thank them for the education in conservation that they provide.  

I took a few images while I enjoyed the beauty of the exhibits.

For Phil

Honey, today it hurts, I miss you, the holidays are hard.  Visions of us having lunch together at the aquarium, our times with Ray at the bar in the restaurant, wandering around hand in hand, evenings on the deck, I could feel it all.  I'm doing my best, but I miss you terribly.  You left a big space in all of our hearts.  I miss you! 

Memories from past trips at the aquarium.  Awe Phil, they were the best days ever!

Nicole and Noelle a very long time ago on a visit to the aquarium. 

Meeting Chef Carla Hall, she was doing a book signing.  

Links to my other blogs about the aquarium.

Our visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and a thank you to Noelle

A visit from Chris, Point Lobos, good news from the Dr and to top it off Jack Johnson at Monterey Bay Aquarium

Images of family fun at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Gratitude filled Thanksgiving at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

365 days of images - - Day 116 - April 25, 2021 - Linda's Intuitive Images LMH -- Self Competition and Healing

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I was a little disappointed in my image taking skills yesterday.  I suspect emotional issues crept in and stunted my creativity.   Each day I try to find subject matters that grab my interest and bring joy.  Yesterday the creativity was laying below the surface.   I'm am currently in need of the walks, the beauty and the small things.  It helped Phil get through what he had to endure and now it is lifting me.  I feel best when I'm walking and watching the goings on in nature.  It helps me feel connected to myself and Phil, too.  Phil is always with me, I hear him, see him in my mind's eye and I am driven to make him proud of me.

I know that doing 365 days is a healing process and I find myself competing with me.

I want a new image, a better image and a healed self.  I am having to find Linda, I know she is under everything I've been through.  Peeling back the layers of pain and replacing them with beauty.  Patience.....the skill I need most.

While on Cannery Row, there were four squirrels running all over the place.  They seemed to be caught up in the moment, and they brought me along.

While walking I noticed a sea lion coming close to the beach and a dog taking notice.  There was an interaction for a minute.  It was interesting, I have never seen land dog and sea dog mixing.

Fishing season is on.  I like visiting Wharf II, there are fisherman loading up, prepping the boats and unloading the catch.  It bustles and is interesting watching it all go down.

Seagulls play a role in each day, they are always around and provide the sound effects.  I watched one catch a fish and then I witnessed something I haven't seen before.  An intense fight between gulls.  It went on for a few minutes and got quite brutal.

To the gardens, the flowers are like medicine.

For Phil

You left me with a desire to be a better person.

I watched your kindness, need to help others and the love you always showed me.

I love and miss you.

Phil you would be so very proud of Noelle!

She has made another great video.