by kimchi, on February 24, 2010, at 6:22 pm
We are currently underway with our move and I wanted to do one last post (while my WONDERFUL HUSBAND is sweating and moving and rearranging the boxes in our moving trailer. He is such a sweetie…)
1. Check out Reknit. I read about this on the NPR website. Really cool!
2. Fanny was so worried that we were leaving her behind with all the packing going on. She was extremely upset that I hooked up her leash to a piece of furniture and made her stay inside. Solution? Open all the windows in my husband’s car in the shady garage and let her lounge in the backseat. Worked like a charm! She finally bedded down and took her afternoon nap. Phew! Talk about a Canine Diva!
3. For our last home-cooked meal, we made Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, Ground Turkey, and Rice. Yum! Brussel Sprouts with Bacon will be a permanent part of the cooking routine now (and really, anything with bacon can’t be bad, right?)
4. I am not sure how emotional I will get at all forthcoming farewell dinners. I hope I don’t turn into a blubbering mess but I’m not making any promises…
5. Born in CA, went to college in CA, now leaving CA for CO. I wish we didn’t have to leave CA. I’ll miss it. A Lot. But I’m excited about this new phase in my life and CO feels like the right place for that.
See you later…
by kimchi, on February 19, 2010, at 3:30 pm
I can’t believe it. My niece turned TWO years old last weekend!!! I was sad I couldn’t be there to help celebrate but the Grandparents were there and they all had a Blast! She was so happy to see them!
My Niece at 6 Months (She used to be so tiny!)
My niece after her first haircut (about a month ago).
I feel so lucky to be her Auntie! She is such a smartie-pants, fun-loving, adventurous little girl! I can’t wait to see what the upcoming year holds for her and the rest of the family! Uncle and Auntie love you lots! (((hug)))… “awww” :o)
by kimchi, on February 7, 2010, at 12:29 pm
Hellooo! :o)
Although I was absent here in January, I was thinking about you often! Here is a Top Ten List of the Busyness that consumed me during the first month of 2010:
- Finding out my husband got a job in Colorado (WHOO-HOO!)
- Looking for our first home in Colorado (YAY!)
- Arranging for last-minute trips and Fanny-sitting.
- Recovering from said trips.
- Arranging all the paperwork for first-time home-buying.
- Starting to pack the non-essentials.
- Getting rid of the non-desirables.
- Adjusting to the idea of leaving California.
- Adjusting to the idea of (bawling my eyes out) saying bye to my local friends.
- Being excited about my husband and I starting a new phase in our lives.
And finally, as of yesterday, we are under contract for our first home in Colorado! :o) We are beyond EXCITED! We are Over the Moon! We are now further entrenched in paperwork and packing and making further arrangements for the move. But we could not be happier… and I could not feel more torn about leaving California. Therefore, during February I will try to post about all the things I love about my current home and the activities I am able to squeeze in before we leave.
In addition to all this activity, I am also exploring a new career path that is not exactly definable. I am discovering a new clarity and happiness in this fact, allowing my creativity to emerge from the dusty depths of my mind. Networking with fellow crafters and creative minds has been the driving force behind unleashing my inner artist. What kind of artist? I don’t know. Definitely not the painting/drawing type. But perhaps the type that works at a local yarn shop, teaches some knitting classes, and plays the cello? We’ll see what happens. Stay Tuned…
So Happy!
by kimchi, on December 31, 2009, at 9:28 pm
Hope you guys are enjoying your New Year’s Eve and are spending it with those you love!
Fanny Looking Forward
Fanny’s been feeling a little under the weather lately but she is doing okay now. She’s eating her food, drinking lots of water, and is almost back to her usual spunky self. Although I’m not sure what 2010 will bring for us, I know that I will try to adopt Fanny’s attitude of looking forward to what is yet to come, some new adventure waiting for us. Happy New Year Everyone!
