San Antonio Trip with the Boys…. July 4, 2009

For the 4th of July, I was wondering what would I do with the family. Sam asked me if I had arranged something and I said no. So, then, I tried to look up at the online travel sight and looked at some hotel in San Antonio. It would be nice to go there just for one night trip and see the firework or whatever they have for 4th of July celebration.

The hotels of course were so pricey, especially the ones along the riverwalk. So then I went to the Priceline website that have ‘name your own price’ facility. Then I put $99 just for the fun of it for the 4 or higher stars hotels along Riverwalk area. And within one minute I got a confirmation that my price was approved and they put me on Omni de la Mansion…the hotel that usually charge $200 a night. Wow…I was so happy but then I was not sure whether we could go there..it was just sort of a last minute deal for us. We had to find a place for Wilson (our dog) because although the hotel allow dog, but bringing dog for a fun trip would be such a good idea for our family, especially a dog like Wilson….;) if you know what I meant.

So, after a day looking for a boarding home for Wilson with no result, because of the 4th of July weekend, we decided that Sam stayed home with Wilson and I would drive with the boys to San Antonio.

So, on Friday the 3rd, I packed up a duffel bag and drove to SA with the boys. It only took us an hour from Austin to San Antonio and we arrived in one of the nice hotels in SA. We went sightseeing, taking a cruise along the riverwalk, eating sushi and so on, we had some fun…. Of course we missed Sam that had to stay home with Wilson…but then again, he liked to be home than being among lots of people in SA for 4th of July weekend…;)

So here some pics of us:

Swimming Lesson for The Boys June 15, 2009

Finally after a long wait, the boys got to get their swimming lesson. I enrolled them at the one in Cedar Park, not in our neighborhood. Tina, my friend in Austin, also enrolled her son, Nathan, for the swimming lesson, so the boys would have another friend to take the lesson with.
I was pleasantly surprised that the boys really were enjoying the swimming lesson. They were always looking forward to it and kept practicing on their own too.
I am so proud of them.

Usually after the lesson which was from 9:00 – 10:30AM for both boys, Tina and I and also our little rascals went somewhere for lunch…and sometimes we invited other friends to join us. Just a nice time to hang out with friends.

So, here some pics of them on the swimming lesson:

Arlington Trip for Ria’s Wedding June 8, 2009

In June 5-7, I went to Arlington TX with Dian Smith, Ida Gultom and Paula Shaw (these two friends are from San Antonio) to attend our good friend’s wedding, Ria and Jim Jackson. They drove from SA to Austin and joined my minivan with Dian to go to Arlington. I drove and we had a good time. We stayed at Wati’s place and boy, she served us very good with her super yummy food. Thank you so much, Mbak!

On Friday night, we went for a bachelorette party for Mpok Ria. We went to a club called Iron Cactus in Gaylord Hotel area, Texas. It was a fun night with the gals… I met Yuni, Shinta, Vevvy, Yanti, Tina and of course, the bride to be, Mpok Ria.

The wedding itself took place on Saturday the 6th. It was a private and serene wedding and it was so beautiful. Ria and Jim were so wonderful….. I wish them happiness forever and ever!

Big News May 20, 2009

I am pregnant…wow…
I was not sure that I was until I bought two pack of pregnancy tests. The reason why I bought them was because I missed my period about a week and I did not feel any sign of having period soon. So, although I was surprised to know that I am pregnant from the test, but I was kinda expecting it.
So there is baby on the make, Everyone!

Destin Florida Weekend May 18, 2009

I went to Destin Florida for a weekend (May 15-17) to see a friend and we had such a wonderful time.
Destin is very well known for its white sand and clear water, and indeed, it was so nice.
We stayed in a condo there and played a little bit on the beach and went to some restaurants there.
Boy, it was a hot day on Saturday but the next day, on Sunday, there was a big storm coming in.
We could not go to the beach as a result of it so we just went around and saw some places and shopped.
It was a nice weekend indeed, with a wonderful company!

Easter Chez Les Alexander and Heaton April 13, 2009

This Easter we celebrated at Butet and Tom’s house in Buda, TX. In the morning we went to Marissa’s house here in Canyon Creek for morning Easter party. It was a nice small party with some of their neighbors and friends. We ate breakfast there and of course the boys got to join the other kids for egg hunt.

After about two hours there, we headed to Buda for another Easter Party….Indonesian Easter Party.

Thanks to Novi who had arranged all the programs, thanks to Dian who supplied us with real eggs and thanks to Butet who made her house and backyard available for us. We had such great time with lots of our friends.
And the food? marvelous as usual!!! Thanks again Guys!!!

Short trip to San Antonio March 11, 2009

I went to San Antonio today to see Mpok Ria and some friends who live in San Antonio. Mpok Ria and his future husband, Jim, were visiting San Antonio for some business purpose and we met up. It was a fine day and we had lots of fun.
I drove there by myself of course, none of my friend from Austin could join me.
I met Ida, Paula, Merry, Fitra and of course, guest of honor, Mpok Ria..from Arlington.

I could not stay too long as I had to pick up Jonah from his playdate so after 3 hours with the gals I went back to Austin.

Thank you for the fun time, Gals..

Only Time can tell…. January 15, 2009

Tonight I am still wondering, how is it happened? how I ended up like this? how and how….
So many questions without answer.
I have been trying to figure out, what is wrong with me.
But maybe it is not me……

Who knows….

What I know is that my heart took a beating….many many times.
Not sure how long it will last ….

Only time can tell….

Es ist was es ist die Liebe January 15, 2009

I found this poem by Erich Fried…and I fall in love with it…
Find the translation at the bottom
———————–

Was es ist

Es ist Unsinn
sagt die Vernunft
Es ist was es ist
sagt die Liebe

Es ist Unglück
sagt die Berechnung
Es ist nichts als Schmerz
sagt die Angst
Es ist aussichtslos
sagt die Einsicht
Es ist was es ist
sagt die Liebe

Es ist lächerlich
sagt der Stolz
Es ist leichtsinnig
sagt die Vorsicht
Es ist unmöglich
sagt die Erfahrung
Es ist was es ist
sagt die Liebe
———————
What it is 

It is nonsense 
says the reason 
It is what it is 
says love 

It’s misfortune 
says the calculation 
It is nothing but pain 
says the fear 
It is hopeless 
says the insight 
It is what it is 
says love 

It is ridiculous 
says the proud 
It is frivolous 
says the caution 
It is impossible 
says the experience 
It is what it is 
says love

—–

And pleasantly surprised, I found the duet between my favorite singer, Willie Nelson and German actress Eva Hassman singing the translation of this poem.

And here is their clip:

 

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