Goal: Nothing set for today, but it took care of itself
The day got off to a good start: out of bed by 9 a.m., made breakfast, and sat down to a movie on the tub. By noon, I found myself getting restless - the house was getting to me and had had an itch to get out. I picked up the phone to call one of my girl friends (G), but decided it was cold out side and didn't want to deserve her on a Saturday if she was finding down time for herself. Pushing the thought to get out of the house to the back of my mind, I made my way into the bedroom to count quarters (that's another story in itself). Just when I was getting settled on the bed, my phone rang and it was the girl friend I was thinking of calling. As my uncle reminded me yesterday, "God answers your needs." *smile*
After an hour conversation, G decided she was coming down to get me and we would find something to get into on this Saturday. What we got into was a Saturday drive. We started out east on Pico Blvd., jumped on the 10 west just to make our way back towards the 110 south (construction...don't ask.), connected to the 105 east, to the 605 south, to the 405 south, to the 55 (towards Anaheim), found the 73 toll road (nice and scenic), and finally got off in Capistrano. After rolling around on El Camino Rd to PCH, we drove past Dana Point, Solano Beach, and through other neighboring cities. We finally found a Tommy's Resturant, a '60's diner off the 5 fwy.
Tommy's was a nice find. The decor included a juke box, various posters of the Rat Pack, old movie posters from that era, and what looked like magazine covers with various stars. It was true '60's style! The food was also very tasty. I was in need for something different than what I am able to fix/make for myself these days, and Tommy's fit the bill. I had a Gyro sandwich with hot seasoned fries...very good! G had an interesting quesadilla which included bacon, chicken, cheese, chilles, mushrooms, and something else. Yes; she enjoyed her meal too. We both enjoyed their fresh brewed ice tea. We enjoyed it so much, that we asked for to go cups to take our left over tea with us - yes, it was THAT good! Oh yeah, we started our meal with an order of onion rings. They were no Bubble Gump's rings (and haven't tried those, you are missing out), but they were HOT and nicely seasoned. Perfecto!
Our drive home was all freeway, but nice. It was nice spending time w/ G. We talked about men, reminisced about past road trips taken, and she helped process a decision I have to make. (Thanks girl!) It's times like these when I am thankful for my friends - women who have been w/ me and seen me through good and bad times. There is nothing like knowing you have people who truly know you and have your back w/out you voicing your need.
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