How's Tricks?

How are things with everyone? Good I hope.

Good news - my sabbatical is less than three weeks away! I'm so looking forward to not having to go to work for two months (with pay)!

I've been busy with my nephew Johnny and with my new furry kid Toula. Last weekend mom, my brother, his wife, Johnny, and I went to the State Fair. We had a really good time. Toula is such a wonderful little sweetie; it's hard to imagine my life without her in it.

Recently I made an investment in a carpet cleaner (Bissel) and I tried it out for the first time today. It worked really well. So I'm pretty satisfied with my purchase.

I know that I should get into a house; it's the right thing to do because really I've grown out of the apartment, right along with Noodles, Spatz, and Toula (my furry kids would love a bigger place to live in). But the thought of house hunting is a drag. It's not fun. I'm tired of making offers that never get accepted. I know that I will find my house when the time is right for me (this is me giving myself a pep talk; because really I will live in this apartment forever -ha).

Okay really I won't - sometimes I just feel would it be so bad if I did??

Anyhow enough about me. How are things witchu?

Johnny

I was in Salinas this weekend meeting my nephew Johnny for the first time. I'm smitten; I'm in deep smit. I'm not sure he is a Teddy Wong to me any more. I'm still pondering a nickname for the little guy ;-)

Introducing my Nephew John Masaru



-xo

Teddy Wong

My brother and his wife had their first baby. Little John Masaru was born June 16th coming into this world early (due date: July 2nd) at 6 lbs and 20 inches. He has been named after Jennifer's dad and our dad.

I've already nicknamed him Teddy Wong. Love handles is what my family specializes in the most. I haven't met my new nephew yet, but even before he was born I already knew he would be Teddy Wong to me. Mom already calls him that and it's okay with my brother and his wife. Mom said Teddy Wong is a cutie taking after my brother :-)

My brother asked: "When's he going to stop looking like an old man?"

Yesterday mom and I went to Dillard's where I splurged and got Teddy Wong three outfits. Of course one reads "I love my auntie."

Mom took ton of photos but left her camera at my brother's (good goin' mom!). My brother mailed them out to her and as soon as she gets them, I will be posting some photos of Teddy Wong.

I'm confident you will fall in love.

Don't Cry for Me Argentina

I know it's been around awhile, but I've just discovered it and I can't seem to stop listening to the song.

'sup?

Not much goin' on over here except the kid and I went and saw the Broadway version of The Phantom of the Opera here in Sac Town! I couldn't get over how brilliant the costumes were; so bright and colorful. And the sets were out of this world; the designs were so very lavish and clever. The cast was phenomenal!

Before we went to the opera, we went out to Zocalo's for dinner, which was delicious.

What a grand way to spend a Saturday night. I really enjoyed myself. The kid and I met up with my cuzzy and her family at the opera, which was a treat in itself :-)

Other than that, things have been pretty much steady and normal. I am still doing research on where I want to go on my sabbatical with mom. We're thinking Vegas now because of the what happens in Vegas stays there - ha. I'm kidding. But seriously...

Good news: The ulcer on my right eye is completely gone! Yay! I went to the eye doctor today. Next appointment is to the dermatologist to see about getting rid of this acne on my face - it's starting to really bother me!

I went to the health peeps where I work and will hear from them in five days to meet with a health consultant. The kid did the same thing and was blubbering about having her blood taken (she's a dweeb).

Hey Babycakes, I got your message, but when I try to visit your site, I get something really weird - can you re-send me the link to your site please? Thanks (I don't want you to think I'm ignorin' ya's).

Well that's it for now peeps.

Take it ease -xo

Tonight

My kid and her friend Brook were over tonight for dinner. I fixed fried chicken and some steaks, steamed rice and corn.

I finished reading A Field of Darkness by Cornelia Read. It is her first published novel; a mystery. I would recommend the book if you enjoy reading mystery. It was a little slow at first, but picks up.

I have to head into work this Sunday (yay).

Yeah right.

Even thought my sabbatical doesn't begin until Sep 15th, I'm already on it, but I have to act like I'm not by going through the motions of working really hard as is my normal way; however, I'm sure I'm failing as each day passes. I'm so la-dee-da about work it isn't even funny although I'm laughing hard inside.

Okay not that hard, it's more like snickering.

I went and bought the ingredients to make tabouleh - I am looking forward to it. Then after that, I want to try my hand at making gazpacho soup - I've always wanted to try it. And it doesn't hurt that these two dishes are healthy. After all we all know what a health nut I truly am.

Riggghhtt.

B Donka Donk or is it...?

If B Donka Donk means a female with a kickin' booty, mine would be called a B Donka BOnK! Ha.

Yeah I need to really start getting into healthy habits again. I've been away too long from that road and it's showin' big time. Although there are some things that I have accepted about my bod - like for instance when I take off my bra, I give my toes a thrill (if ya know what I mean). But I must admit I do like my boobies.

Things that promote health: Regular exercise, the partaking of rabbit food (sprinkled lightly with reduced dressing), less salt because I retain so much water that I swear I can be one of those balloons in the Macy Christmas Parade (I'm kidding...but seriously...). And drink lots of water!

Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' 'bout!

Random Stuff

Jodi had her baby yesterday! David came into the world weighing in at 8lbs, 7oz and 20 inches long :-)

Busier than heck at work, but enjoyed myself at our team building event; went on a river cruise and had dinner afterwards.

Eyes are healing.

So far no jury duty; just on call.

I'm doing some research on picking a place to visit during my sabbatical. Mom and I are planning on going somewhere together. I am looking forward to that. Right now I'm thinking maybe Sedona.

Other than the above, I've been kicking it around the apartment with Noodz and Spatz. I've been into crossword puzzles (they can be a bit addictive). I have a few books that I want to crack open and read, but I can't seem to get around to it.

I really need to start at the gym again.

But, what I really want to do is eat, eat, eat!

I'm on to Somethin'

Tonight I went out to dinner with my cousins Jane, Sance, and Jodi.

Jodi is pregnant and we're all waiting for her to have the baby - she's like takin' forever. I mean the babes was due 4/23. Sance flies back home on 4/30 and she's thinkin' the baby will be born after she leaves.

Well here's what I'm thinkin'....We ate Chinese food so maybe that will induce labor. Ha. Hey it's possible. I mean c'mon peeps, we're talkin' Chinese food here. It's been known to cause things such as keeping one up all night, you get hungry again just an hour after eating it! Then what about that thing they say that Chinese food has been known to cause nightmares. See? I'm tellin' ya I am on to something here! Yah.

Pursies

I love purses or handbags as they are more commonly known today. My favortite kind have always been over-sized purses. I have been known to spend up to $400 for one purse. I love to shop for purses at Nordstroms.

However, as I get older I find that my taste in purses are not as expensive, although I will not buy a cheap purse. I just bought a purse for about $70 and it's a small one. I thought I'd give it a try because carrying a big leather purse is starting to wear on my shoulders. Yes I realize it ain't so much the purse as it is my age. But hey if anything I can adapt and I may complain and moan about the foibles of growing older but really it isn't so bad. Not only do I feel my body gettin' older, but my mind is growin' wiser and it's like Christmas lights blinking off and on in my brain (little light bulbs - bink!). The awareness of my wisdoms are quite keen at times if not downright joyous.

Don't I read sappy? But it's so very true. I'm tellin' ya it is.

Anyhow I took a picture of my old purse along with my new purse to show you the size comparison. And the lil guy is Spatz ;-)