summer 2010

As a perpetual student, writing not for classes and for pleasure is something I do very rarely of these days. Yet I read the lovely posts from my friends about their babies and adventures of travels and I think to myself, hey I can do that. I can totally let my friends know what's up with me, yet sitting down and writing a blog? Well, that only happens when I suppose to be writing for something else (like today, suppose to be working on that conference paper and my morning is already gone). The bottom line is this: I love the idea of a blog. And perhaps someday I will be better at writing in one.

a peaceful snowy day

I sit at home today, my reading day, and watch the snow drift quietly outside my window.  It's quite picturesque and lovely (particularly because I don't have to leave the house).  Quite a contrast to my last week of frantic phone calls and checking up on the family.  I think Mom gets to go home today, which is a huge sigh of relief for us all.  It's been hard sitting over here and not being part of the action back home.

But that's what happens right? You grow up and you have your life.  I think it feels off because I don't have my own family yet and so my family remains my only tie.  Which makes me feel more responsible to their well being and what not.  My parents however have been making conscious efforts to move me on to an independent unit. 

So the snow drifts, I think of a nice warm cup of cocoa, and wish my parents the best. I'll be home soon. 

2010 update

Hmm... looking at the title, does that mean that I only need to write one entry for this year? 

I hope not. I've gotten out of routine of updating this blog post things but am trying to get back into the swing of things. Visiting family and friends in the city this week before heading back to school land next week.  It's nice to be around family. It's alarming sometimes how quickly kiddies grow up. I was talking with my niece and telling her about when she was 2. And as she puts it, that was a long time ago. (She's four now, but I guess from her perspective that was half a life time ago).

So, I love giving gifts. Gifts that meet the person's desire precisely or fulfills a need. Usually, I don't expect it to be reciprocate.  And this year I was kind of blown out of the water with an awesome gift. It's delicious to be surprised. So surprised that all you can say is, thank you. thank you. thank you. I hope I will continued to be filled with thanksgiving even after the gift is old and has lost its luster. It's a good habit to practice gratitude. 

Being around my nephew reminds me to rejoice over the simple things. He constantly has a smile on. And we celebrate all things-- from a song being sung, to dinner being served, to having a poo. (And yes, usually in that order... sorry, couldn't resist).  His gleeful laughter fills the house and makes us all laugh too.  Maybe he's onto something. Oh here he comes, better go play and giggle with him. Happy 2010.