This last Monday was a very special day. Our cousin turned 16 years old! Her beautiful twin passed away a few years ago from cancer, this day was a day of celebration that also tears at our hearts for our angel. They released balloons to heaven for her. My husband was sad he could not get out of work for it. However, he was able to surprise the birthday girl because he was stationed nearby!
Last weekend my husband, some friends, and I participated in the Los Gatos Wine Walk. This event always sells out! It was our second year going. The amount food, wine, entertainment, and shopping is exhaustively fun! We had a blast.
My co-workers and I have been having "Marathon IEP Meetings". We've resorted to planned margarita nights to relax after a day full of meetings.
My husband was supportive as well, he made me a fabulous brunch one weekend morning before I woke up! A sweet moment amidst the chaos.
Last but not least, a little story:
When I was in middle school I lived in Malaysia for a year with my family. I attended a British International School. It was a small and close knit community. Even though it was only a year it had a huge impact on my life and who I am. My father told me never to lose touch with the amazing friends I made there. Well, like a teenager, I lost touch. Thank goodness Facebook came along and I found my wonderful friends again! They are all over the world and it is spectacular to be in touch with them. I can't believe you can actually miss middle school! I felt such close bonds with my girls in Malaysia!
One of those friends from middle school now lives in Thailand. Last week she posted a picture of San Francisco to which I immediately replied telling her I lived nearby and would love to see her. It sounded like a long shot and I kept thinking our get together was too good to be true until the moment I saw her. Like a cliche movie moment we ran into each other arms meeting up at Dolores Park. Thanks again to Facebook/the internet for making the world a smaller place. The last 15 years felt like nothing at all and we quickly chatted the night away! We had dinner at great restaurant that my friend's friend introduced us to, Limon Rotisserie in the Mission District. It was a Peruvian Restaurant with a whole section of the menu filled with Pisco Sour drink variations (my favorite mix drink these days and not always easy to find). I tried the original and the "Sneaky Pisco" which had whiskey in it. My friend who was not driving was a sweetheart and finished it for me. The food and drinks were amazing. However, nothing could out shine the reunion moment! I might be planning a trip to Thailand (and all the other amazing places my Penang, Malaysia friends now live)!!
The last few weeks have touched my heart in many ways!
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