Well my friends, it's been a tough couple of weeks. I've had non-stop head and neck pain. I finally went back to the doctor and he said with the type of surgery I had this can be normal and last for two to six months. They cut through the neck muscles and they have to repair themselves. And the balance issues I have cause strain on my neck and head as I try and hold my head up while I walk. All in all this results in horrid head pain 24/7. But I choose this surgical method to save my hearing knowing if would result in a tougher recovery, so I'm not complaining! I can hear and I'm very thankful for that miracle!
Now onto more positive matters. The beach has been so gorgeous this summer. The water is really warm resulting in lots of sea creature spottings close to shore! I want to go swimming so bad, but the waves have been so big and today a littke one hit me and down I went! I have been taking lots of phone photos and playing with apps to edit them. You can do some pretty cool stuff and I'm becoming addicted! I use several including Snapster, Snapseed, PicFX, and Lenslight which are my favorites.
On Monday, I was at one of my favorite beaches in Laguna called Victoria Beach. The picture of the tower below is from this beach. I had blogged about finding this tower last summer. One of my blog readers, Maryann Jenkins asked me for directions to get there. I sent her a very descriptive email since parking is tough. While I was there standing right by the tower on Monday, she walked up to me and asked me if I was Suzy Plantamura. This was the most crazy coincidence. She used my directions to get there a year later (her first trip), and I just happened to be there that day (my first time all summer). So hello to Maryann - I hope you enjoyed your visit to Victoria Beach!
Happy summer to all! I hope you are all enjoying your family time in the sunshine as much as i am. Xoxo
Beautiful photos, is that south Laguna?
Keep your chin up and keep enjoying those beach days!
Posted by: Susanmcl | August 08, 2012 at 10:26 PM
Thanks again Suzy for sharing your secret beach with me! Oh, and I blogged about seeing you there too!!
http://www.maryannjenkins.com/2012/08/home-again.html
Posted by: Mary Ann Jenkins | August 09, 2012 at 09:03 AM
These are gorgeous pictures! Is this beach near Treasure Island beach? We discovered Treasure Island this summer and have been loving it but Victoria Beach looks beautiful too. Thanks for the info and for sharing your beautiful pictures, I hope your headaches start to improve soon.
Posted by: Brenda | August 09, 2012 at 11:03 AM
JUST GORGEOUS!! So fun that you got to see Mary ann!
Posted by: Diana Waite | August 09, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Wow, wow, wow! So glad you're able to take in such beauty. Here's hoping your headaches start to mellow out. Not sure what kind of meds you can take, but I've always found Feverfew (natural extract) to be quite helpful in taking care of headaches. Take care!
Posted by: SandraA | August 09, 2012 at 01:55 PM
Beautiful pictures! Sending prayers for better weeks to come.
Posted by: scrapdoc | August 09, 2012 at 08:32 PM
So sorry for the pain, will continue praying for relielf. On a happy note, what a nice coincedence! I love MaryAnn from her days at Strictly Scrapbooking, she is always so nice. I've known her since I was about 5. Wishing painfree days for you.
Posted by: Domenico | August 11, 2012 at 11:10 PM
ho[ing you pain gets better, suzy! thinking of you!
Posted by: Keshet | August 12, 2012 at 05:42 PM
Now I need to go find that tower, what a really cool looking thing!
Posted by: Linda Beeson | August 12, 2012 at 07:25 PM
I know firsthand about having the neck muscles cut during surgery and the neck weakness and pain during the healing process as I had my thyroid removed in 1994. I know what you are going through is not easy. Praying for you.
Posted by: Betsy | August 13, 2012 at 01:00 AM
I am praying that your pain will disappear completely! It must be awful! I do understand why you popted for that type surgery... loss of hearing it just too terrible to contemplate having to adjust to. hang in there sweet-pea!
Your photos are as awesome as the beaches you are photographing (I is jealous!). Aren't those apps the BEST! I am loving the creative process behind tweaking my pics too. The iPhone 5 rules hehe! (no offense to the 'other' smart phone users out there :)
xx
Posted by: Kim Watson | August 13, 2012 at 01:41 AM
It's. Even awhile, hope you're okay!
Posted by: Susanmcl | August 19, 2012 at 10:49 PM
It's been awhile, hope you're okay.
Posted by: Susanmcl | August 19, 2012 at 10:50 PM
I know exactly what you mean about the presents part being a downer at Christmas. I love all the other stuff, tree, cookies, family, decorations...but then the amount of money that I have to spend on family is just too much...and then I don't get any Christmas cards in the mail anymore...lol..just a greeting on FB. Merry Christmas Suzy :) your work is wonderful, you should go into the greeting card business...
Posted by: Christian Louboutin High Heels | August 27, 2012 at 12:57 AM
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Posted by: nike mercurial vapor | October 12, 2012 at 01:37 AM
I am sure kids could enjoy it as well, but it is about mind versus mind, and adults have well-developed minds.
Posted by: Monster Beats | November 09, 2012 at 12:36 AM