We hadn’t heard from the flight school for a while, and my mom called them today. We were in davis for an orthodontist appointment so we stopped by to pick up some paperwork we need to fill out before I can start. It is super exciting that after waiting a really long time for a … Continue reading “Flight School”
Today just before school ended I looked outside and realized that it was absolutely pouring. I had ridden my bike to school and I knew that it was not going to be fun riding home. I also realized while walking to the bike rack, that it was also hailing. What more could I want on … Continue reading “Biking in the rain”
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I have been enjoying the weather when it is not raining. My husband and I went on a long 16 mile bike ride along the American River. It was a comfortable mildly warm day of 65* f with sunshine and a few clouds. There were many pipevine swallowtails butterflies flying along the trail. The male … Continue reading “Bike Riding”
My family came into town last week and left early Easter morning so we celebrated early. There’s nothing like spending time with family and eating a home cooked meal with them. We even dyed eggs and did an Easter egg hunt for the kids. I haven’t done that in years. It was a blast. With … Continue reading “Easter Time”
I am almost always on the go, be it for work, socializing, travelling, or doing recreational activities. In the same way meditation has been especially hard for me during my black belt testing, taking time to do nothing has also been very hard. I have been trying to do this more along with incorporating more … Continue reading “Doing Nothing”
With Spring upon us, it brings about a sense of renewal in me. This sense of renewal paves way for opportunity and the hope of good things to come. Not that winter was unpleasant by any means. Winter had its own set of adventures and memories. The changing of the seasons feels for me like … Continue reading “Season Changes”
It is spring time. The flowers and trees are blooming while the birds are chirping loudly. It is such a beautiful time of year. This last weekend I went to an all day track meet on Saturday for my son and a basketball tournament for my daughter on Sunday. It was difficult to find time … Continue reading “Spring”
Mia was my 17 year old dog. I had to make the decision to put her down last Friday. Honestly, it was the hardest thing I have ever done. But it was time. She was just old and her body was failing her. It’s been a hard adjustment. I still look for her every time … Continue reading “Mia”
IMG_1325 This weekend me and a bunch of my fellow students went and competed in a tournament at Bennati’s Martial Arts dojo in Auburn. This tournament was really fun and I’m glad I got to see some old friends and meet some new ones too. I competed in kata and point sparring. I performed Chinto … Continue reading “Tournament at Sensei Bennati’s dojo”

