A dear friend of mine reminded me that I hadn't posted about my trip to Manila, Philippines, so I will have to rectify that. Being there was wonderful, but getting there and getting home would have taxed the patience of a saint. The flight out was one hour to Detroit, thirteen hours to Nagoya, Japan, and then another four hours to Manila. Our ( Read more... )

So, I am in Asia. O.O! I never want to fly that long again, but I have to in two weeks. The hotel is gorgeous, but they are having phone issues. Whee. The city is very crowded, but everyone we have seen is pleasant and polite. Immigration as kind of scary - there was a huge mass of people, but no defined lines. Perhaps they don't have 'line- ( Read more... )

Safe journey across the Rainbow Bridge, O-Bear.

My parents' cat Obie died of kidney failure on Sunday. He spent 11 years with Mom and Dad and we will all miss him a great deal.

If anyone has a journal at DW and would like to add me, I am sir there. I only have one friend so far. *sad pout* Also, if anyone has community suggestions, I'd love to hear them.

Thanks!

Lots of stuff has happened since I last updated. I will try to hit the highlights. My nephew Nate turned two and Zach turned six months old. Wow, where does the time go? My job is laying off 2/3 of my department and outsourcing to Manila, Philippines. I am not yet affected, but will be in time. However, I am one of three people who are ( Read more... )

Happy Towel Day!

Because I went to the most kick-ass dinner party ever last night. My friends are absolutely awesome.

Happy Birthday, Wushi!

I am so lucky!

Zachary Heller was born at 1:15 pm today. Mother and son are both healthy and doing well. That is all the info I have right now. We're going to see him on Saturday. Hooray! :)

Book Meme ( Read more... )

Reply with 5 words that remind you of me. I will reply with A) my thoughts on what those 5 words mean to me and B) 5 words for you ( Read more... )