Light Therapy

This guy was the official greeter of Laguna Beach. From what I understand, he was a homeless man who everyday stood at this corner and greeted everyone. Well...now I'm waving to you guys. Love you and miss you!!!

East Coast Highway in Corona Del Mar.
This is where I will be looking at 2 different places tomorrow!

Corona Del Mar, CALIFORNIA
Looking over the Balboa Islands and the beautiful Pacific Ocean

Oceanview Drive or something like that in Corona Del Mar

That's my hotel on the hill there

The Ayres Hotel in Mission Viejo, CALIFORNIA
Room 190 baby!!! :)

It is amazing what a little light can do. I have not seen a cloud since I got here. I might wake up some mornings wondering what in the world I'm doing here, get worried and a little scared sometimes, but as soon as I get outside all my worries disappear! The sun shines from a deep blue sky, it is warm and just pleasant! Beautiful mountains in the background and clean streets.

Today I put an apartment on hold in Lake Forest close to the new church building in Irvine where we will be moving to in about 2 weeks, and tomorrow I'm going to look at 2 different places in Corona Del Mar, plus another one from the outside in Newport Beach. Also found out that there are hotels that rent out studio apartments. No security deposit, no credit check, no monthly fees, all utilities included plus TV and internet. Gonna check that out Mon morning. Found lots more options today while looking and feel much more confident.

It also feels good that I talked to Börje today and worked everything out. Prayed and felt peace about taking a leave-of-absence from Channel 10. He was ok with that too. The church here and I have agreed that this is a 10-month deal to begin with...probably through June of next year...we'll see what happens. It still felt good to secure a job in Sweden should I wanna go back after this year away in this beautiful place on earth. The plan is that I'll be working with Radio 10 / Praise FM in Scandinavia. This means I get to keep my computer and I even get some paid vacation next summer. Feels so good!

In the background in my hotel room right now, Guy Penrod is singing some songs from his new album. Turned on TBN tonight just to check it out. Found out that it's right here in Santa Ana, CALIFORNIA, about 17 min from Life Church. Cool!

I feel so blessed. Tonight they had a wine tasting in our court yard here at the hotel, with LIVE music and free 5 min massages. Oh yeah...just came back from one! Feel so relaxed!! Also got some bruchetta (made me think of you Whitney) from a local great Italian restaurant. My buddy in the hotel restaurant noticed that I went back and forth for some juice in the breakfast part...he waved me over and put my juice in a glass with ice and a lime. "That's what friends are for", he said. He's a cute little hispanic dude that served me the best flan I've ever had (not that I've had that more than like once before :), but it was great!)

Yeah, I'm spoiled!!

It will feel good to find out where I'm gonna be staying and get into a routine with work and everything I'd like to accomplish while I'm here. Write a book, write some new songs, study, and just REST REST REST!!

HUGS from your very own Jeanette in Californa.

Come see me soon!!