Over the weekend, I went back to my hometown to spend time with my mom and sister. Every month, we try to get together for a few hours of Us time. Usually that includes lunch, pedicures, lunch, and froyo. I always look forward to it. Though we don’t speak a lick…
Last month, Tim, Pauline, their daughter, Pauline’s brother, Jesse, and I drove down to Portland for a weekend-o-fun. If you don’t know, Oregon has no sales tax, so if you ever find yourself in the state, that would be a good time to have your shopping spree. Unfortunately, I wasn’t…
A few days ago, we celebrated my little sister’s 30th birthday in our hometown with my folks. The day was so gorgeous, and that night the world was treated to a blue moon. I joked during dinner that it was Gawd’s birthday gift to her. My parents didn’t really like…
It’s said that New Year resolutions are forgotten a few weeks in. I can attest that’s always been true for me. Except this year. Perhaps it’s largely due to having realistic resolutions that are more lifestyle changes than anything else. Perhaps it’s due to me growing up and realizing what’s important…
Thanksgiving is one of my most favorite holidays (who am I kidding? They’re all my favorite.) But since I came back to America, I’ve been living with friends, so I don’t have my own place to host Thanksgiving dinner. This year I joined the Suon family. Pauline made turkey, mashed…