by kimchi, on June 25, 2009, at 8:07 pm
This past month has been another busy one. My sister, BIL, and niece were preparing to move to Texas and the time has finally arrived.
I’ve had the great job, this past month, of helping my sister out with my niece, going on special excursions with them to local museums and parks. It’s been loads of fun spending time with my sister, watching my niece grow before my eyes, and helping my sister out during this time of transition.
I wasn’t sure how I’d feel once the departure day arrived. Now that it’s here, I’m excited for them as they embark on a new adventure but I’m really sad too. Extremely Sad. It just all hit at once. And even though Hubbo and I will visit in the fall, and they are only a phone call away, I feel the tears threatening to start all over again…
I never understood why “grown-ups” always seemed to want to live close to family, to settle down close to their parents or siblings. But now, I get it. I didn’t realize how comforting it was to have my sister just a short drive away. I know it was nice for her to have me come over when the nanny got sick. But it was also a treat for me to spend time with my sister and to discover my niece’s latest new words and habits. We seemed to have a routine, it felt really Good between my sister and me. But now, they have to leave.
The upside: they will only be gone for a couple years. Hubbo and I will definitely visit often, as will they. We have Skype and will keep in touch, of course. And as the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder…
It Still Sucks. But I’m pretty sure we’ll manage. And in the meantime, I’ll snuggle with this little cutie whenever I feel down…
Fanny, the Cutie Pie.
by kimchi, on May 27, 2009, at 5:11 pm
May has been a leeetle beet crazy for me and my Husband.
Why?
Well, let’s see…
- Hubbo threw out his back (again) and was on bed rest for several days (but he’s much better now).
- I got a part-time retail job (adjusting to a new schedule is a bit crazy but no biggie).
- Unfortunately, Hubbo was also in a hit & run and his car is totalled. To-tally To-talled. Luckily, he is fine and walked away from the accident. We’ll see how he feels in a couple days…
- Thanks to my wonderful sister, we will not need to buy a new car and will inherit one instead. So Grateful!!!
- Hubbo’s parents are visiting in a week and staying with us (need to clean the house pronto).
- I’m kinda having trouble sleeping… hence, the difficulty adjusting to a new schedule.
- Lastly, To the Car-Jacking-A**Wipes that hit my Husband’s Car: YOU SUCK! (I could say so much more but I’ll just leave it at that.)
I don’t know whether to cry my eyes out or smile till it hurts because I’m absolutely Thrilled that Hubbo is at home with me and not in the hospital. It was just so surreal and unbelievable that it felt like a nightmare in slow-motion. But I’m glad that it’s in the past and we can move on so seamlessly with our everyday-lives. So Grateful.
It also helps to have a dog that will pant stinky doggie-breath into your face, reminding you to be grateful– I have a job, I’m healthy and I can appreciate this cute little face sitting in front of me, begging for a pet and a treat. Gotta love that.
by kimchi, on May 21, 2009, at 8:03 pm
Due to popular demand, here are some pictures of my new haircut! I can’t remember the last time I got my haircut! Definitely waaaay before my wedding last fall (so I could grow it long for an updo for the wedding). I went to Artbeat on Solano Ave. in Berkeley, CA (Emily was my hairstylist). She took off about 4-5 inches. There was some Serious Layering and Thinning out done to my mop. And I Love It. Of course I can never get it to look this good again by myself, but whatever. I Love having Short Hair Again! YAY!
A BIG SHOUT-OUT & THANK YOU to BRIANNA for making this haircut possible! (((big hugs))) (Brianna is a new knitting friend and former knitting-class-student!) We bartered some informal knitting lessons for a haircut! :o)
(Doh! Please ignore the hairy caterpillars that are my eyebrows…!!!)
My Haircut-- Front View
Left Side View
by kimchi, on May 12, 2009, at 8:43 pm
…getting kissed by your niece for the first time! SO SWEET! :o)
