Cheers

Congratulations are in order for lau san who has just been accepted into UC Davis. At least one offer in the basket and hopefully with more to come so she can pick the one she likes best. But she must not take things easy because acceptance is still contingent on final grades. The current chapter is nearing its end and a whole new chapter is opening up, one full of promises but also one needful of diligence and commitment so that the opportunity will reap fruits for the rest of her life.

One more week and we will be off to Death Valley. Yay! And a chance to put our new camcorder to good use and to show off to those a million miles away who would tease us with tennis and badminton and soccer gatherings. But first we must all get back in good health. One by one we have all fallen victim to the changing weather, beginning with the half man who generously shared his ailments.

Spring is around the corner and the flowers are starting to show up everywhere. So are the pollen and I have been sneezing and wheezing daily with the nose running throughout the day. But the cherry blossoms cheer me up greatly. The pink ones are already yielding to red leaves but the white ones are still in full bloom mostly lining up the roads up and down the hilly terrain of San Ramon. A beautiful sight to behold. Some are already shedding all their blooms and turning green as the leaves take over from the white blooms. Pity the cherry blossoms are so short lived. It is a wonderful feeling to see them clothe the trees overnight after months of cold and long dark hours. The longer hours of sunshine lifts the spirtis so.

Last weekend was Daylight Savings and we forgot to turn the clock one hour earlier. So come Sunday morning and we took our time getting ready for Ryan's Chinese class till Nic pointed out with some glee that the clock was one hour late. Mad dash ensued.

I am so looking forward to spring break and a chance to get away. I got a lot done in the office this week (really a lot) and I am tired.