On to the Next Thing

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I've spent the summer visiting my parents in Arizona again. After not making the trip last year, I was glad I could this year. There haven't been any big adventures or side trips, but it's been a nice trip none the less. I've gotten to spend time with my family, catch up on best sellers, eat my weight in cheese, enjoy a Law and Order marathon or two on cable, and of course, play with clay. My aunt and uncle also visited for my birthday, which was a special treat since I haven't seen them in a few years.

But now it's time to head out for my next big adventure. Back to Asia, but not Thailand. I've found a really great job with better benefits and I'm on the move.

Malaysia, here I come!

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Photos

Beer!
At a 100+ year old bar. With my favorite dad.

Great views all around
But these wide open spaces confused this city girl.

A favorite brunch
In a 100+ year old former stage coach stop.

View while dining out
Yep, those are mountains in the distance

Cake!
For me! It also made a very good breakfast.

Tray I made
This one was actually special order by a lovely couple in the area. The paw prints are made from casts taken from the puppies' feet!
I still can't believe she let me do this.

I love how this turned out
I had a lot of fun making this one.

The local glass blower and jewelry maker
She let us come and watch her while she explained some of her techniques. A fascinating afternoon!

Adding a twist of glass
First she made the twisted glass with two sticks. Then she applied it to a bead she was making. Mind blowing. Pun intended.

Molding the bead
Yep, it's glowing hot! And, as I learned, cool glass and hot glass look exactly the same.

A view to drink beer to
The mountains of Flagstaff, great light, fabulous clouds.

Comments

[Home and Away]

I'm going to miss your stories about Thailand...
but look forward to your wrap up blog and those about Malaysia as I have fond memories of that country too. I went to high school in the Cameron Highlands for two and a half years. You will have to visit there for cool weather...a former British Hill Station. The school, Dalat International School, is now on the north end of Penang Island, another wonderful destination. Where will you live and what is your job?

[Elyse]

Congrats
Congrats!!! So excited to read about your new adventures in KL.