2013 was for me a year of tilling, preparing my soil for Gods plan in my life. I spent a significant amount of time soul searching, connecting, and seeking spiritual advice. There were moments when I got frustrated and I complained, perhaps a bit too much, but in doing so I gained the confidence of some amazing women I am now blessed to call friends.
2014 will be a seeding year. I will continue to work diligently on my soil giving it the best care possible, and of course filling it with fertile seed. So far I have done very poorly but everyday is a new beginning. Here I stand armed with optimism and well defined tools that will help me achieve that goal.
2013 was largely about finding joy in my life. 2014 will be about living that joy. To this end I will focus on prayer and intention. And I ask that you too, keep me in your prayers.
Thank you!
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Sunday, January 12, 2014
Sunday, January 5, 2014
A year in review (2013)
We began welcoming the new year with good friends. We are very blessed to live in this city, and to have found a special group of people we now call friends. Our children are growing up together and building tightly-knit bonds. At the end of January Dave and I were honored to be witnesses and Godparents of Evan, son of our very dear friends Dave and Tracy Seeger. We also started a date night trading system with a couple, friends of ours. It has been one of the greatest blessings to our marriage this year.
In February we celebrated Andrea's 1st birthday and Dave's 40th. Isaac took karate lessons and Spanish classes. I stopped singing in the choir because we wanted to attend mass as a family and the children were getting to be (and still are) very active in church. It is a team effort to keep them quiet and somewhat engaged. I began to actively pursue a bible study group and continued to participate through the end of the year. This was perhaps the most life changing experience for me this year. We sought the expertise of a child development specialist to help us out with sibling rivalry issues which peaked around Andreas first birthday.
In March we celebrated Easter. One of the perks of a Christian preschool is that Easter is a big deal. Isaac learned about our Lords death and resurrection, and his love for us. We attended our parish night out where we got to meet and socialize with new members, and we started Isaac in swimming lessons. I ran the Shamrock 5k in Dublin for the second year with Isaac in a stroller.
April was a rather quiet month with regular routine, school, play dates, workouts, and bible study. On April 19th, Dave took Isaac to a Giants game and they both enjoyed it a lot. On the 20th Indira and I hiked to the top of Mt. Diablo. It was quite the adventure if you know my sense of direction. On April 28th I ran the dipsea trail practice run. It was an amazing experience and one I hope to repeat next year.
In May I ran the Pleasanton half marathon. I also attended a Mothers Day tea ceremony and helped organize a Mothers Day family picnic. It was a lot of fun! This month we began having car problems and I was riding my bike everywhere. It was a nice change of pace and I discovered a very extensive connection of trails around our house.
June was the beginning of our Summer break. As I look through my personal calendar I notice the entries were scarce which probably means I was busy entertaining the kids. We spent a lot of time outdoors, biking, riding scooters, playing in parks and swimming in pools. We camped in Big Sur for 3 nights and had a wonderful time playing in the dirt, building fires, and hiking to the beach. I ran the See Jane Run half marathon in Alameda for a friend, and we began attending the Friday concerts in the park. We hosted a Fathers Day BBQ dinner at our house and got to celebrate with special friends.
We spent the 4th of July holiday with my family and friends in Southern California. On July 7th we celebrated Isaac's 4th birthday with many friends at the Livermore pool. We signed up for a CSA with a local farm and I got to volunteer a few times for harvest. Towards the end of the month my sister in law was baptized and we were very honored to attend her ceremony.
In early August we camped in Sequoia National Park, my niece and her boyfriend joined us. It was a great time all around. In the following weeks we spent most of our time enjoying the last of the Summer freedom. We went to the movies, the zoo, we hiked and played in various parks and open spaces, and we got to spend time with friends.
On September 7th I participated in a fundraiser run for human trafficking with my sister in law and her family. School resumed for Isaac on the 9th and our schedules changed once again. We continued with our workouts, date nights, and swim lessons and we added various school related activities. September was my celebration of life and I welcomed my 36th by cooking a 6 course raw vegan tasting dinner for friends. It was a memorable night indeed.
October brought about a certain crispness to the air, cooler weather and warm feelings about the nearing holidays. We took a last minute trip to Southern California and visited LegoLand and SeaWorld. We took the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego. The kids loved it and so did we. On the 26th I ran the Healdsburg half marathon, my golden run of the year. I almost didn't make it due to a sudden neck injury but I ended up scoring a PR and a crazy determination to run the LA marathon in March of 2014. We had a very fun Halloween. The kids got into the spirit of it and so did we.
November was a very busy month for us, both with social engagements and commitments. We celebrated Thanksgiving with my father in law. After that I began to slow down a bit and let my body and mind relax. I began an 18 week advanced training for LA and I'm noticing improvements in my stamina and strength.
December came and went too fast! We attended various social functions including our yearly MOMS cookie exchange, a holiday party hosted by a new friend, our church's holiday concert, Isaac's school Christmas performance, the SF symphony with the kids, and of course my sister in laws Christmas Eve dinner. After Christmas we drove to LA and spent a week, including New Years with family and friends.
A very blessed year indeed!
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In February we celebrated Andrea's 1st birthday and Dave's 40th. Isaac took karate lessons and Spanish classes. I stopped singing in the choir because we wanted to attend mass as a family and the children were getting to be (and still are) very active in church. It is a team effort to keep them quiet and somewhat engaged. I began to actively pursue a bible study group and continued to participate through the end of the year. This was perhaps the most life changing experience for me this year. We sought the expertise of a child development specialist to help us out with sibling rivalry issues which peaked around Andreas first birthday.
In March we celebrated Easter. One of the perks of a Christian preschool is that Easter is a big deal. Isaac learned about our Lords death and resurrection, and his love for us. We attended our parish night out where we got to meet and socialize with new members, and we started Isaac in swimming lessons. I ran the Shamrock 5k in Dublin for the second year with Isaac in a stroller.
April was a rather quiet month with regular routine, school, play dates, workouts, and bible study. On April 19th, Dave took Isaac to a Giants game and they both enjoyed it a lot. On the 20th Indira and I hiked to the top of Mt. Diablo. It was quite the adventure if you know my sense of direction. On April 28th I ran the dipsea trail practice run. It was an amazing experience and one I hope to repeat next year.
In May I ran the Pleasanton half marathon. I also attended a Mothers Day tea ceremony and helped organize a Mothers Day family picnic. It was a lot of fun! This month we began having car problems and I was riding my bike everywhere. It was a nice change of pace and I discovered a very extensive connection of trails around our house.
June was the beginning of our Summer break. As I look through my personal calendar I notice the entries were scarce which probably means I was busy entertaining the kids. We spent a lot of time outdoors, biking, riding scooters, playing in parks and swimming in pools. We camped in Big Sur for 3 nights and had a wonderful time playing in the dirt, building fires, and hiking to the beach. I ran the See Jane Run half marathon in Alameda for a friend, and we began attending the Friday concerts in the park. We hosted a Fathers Day BBQ dinner at our house and got to celebrate with special friends.
We spent the 4th of July holiday with my family and friends in Southern California. On July 7th we celebrated Isaac's 4th birthday with many friends at the Livermore pool. We signed up for a CSA with a local farm and I got to volunteer a few times for harvest. Towards the end of the month my sister in law was baptized and we were very honored to attend her ceremony.
In early August we camped in Sequoia National Park, my niece and her boyfriend joined us. It was a great time all around. In the following weeks we spent most of our time enjoying the last of the Summer freedom. We went to the movies, the zoo, we hiked and played in various parks and open spaces, and we got to spend time with friends.
On September 7th I participated in a fundraiser run for human trafficking with my sister in law and her family. School resumed for Isaac on the 9th and our schedules changed once again. We continued with our workouts, date nights, and swim lessons and we added various school related activities. September was my celebration of life and I welcomed my 36th by cooking a 6 course raw vegan tasting dinner for friends. It was a memorable night indeed.
October brought about a certain crispness to the air, cooler weather and warm feelings about the nearing holidays. We took a last minute trip to Southern California and visited LegoLand and SeaWorld. We took the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego. The kids loved it and so did we. On the 26th I ran the Healdsburg half marathon, my golden run of the year. I almost didn't make it due to a sudden neck injury but I ended up scoring a PR and a crazy determination to run the LA marathon in March of 2014. We had a very fun Halloween. The kids got into the spirit of it and so did we.
November was a very busy month for us, both with social engagements and commitments. We celebrated Thanksgiving with my father in law. After that I began to slow down a bit and let my body and mind relax. I began an 18 week advanced training for LA and I'm noticing improvements in my stamina and strength.
December came and went too fast! We attended various social functions including our yearly MOMS cookie exchange, a holiday party hosted by a new friend, our church's holiday concert, Isaac's school Christmas performance, the SF symphony with the kids, and of course my sister in laws Christmas Eve dinner. After Christmas we drove to LA and spent a week, including New Years with family and friends.
A very blessed year indeed!
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