Well it seems these days that no matter how frequently I update this blog, it is not soon enough to capture everything that is happening and changing this year. Rewinding back to March, I must first mention a few amazing outings with Jessica and Manny. First, we ventured to Nor Cal for a visit with Cal Poly friends. It's always a wonderful treat to reconnect with people who shared the CPSLO college experience and helped to shape you into the person you are. A couple of weeks after that our travelling trio ventured north once again for the Newman Center Spring Fundraiser, which again allowed us the unforgettable opportunity to visit with old friends and support the Newman Center.
The same day that I returned home from SLO, I headed to LAX to catch my flight to visit John in the South Pacific. After a brief layover in Taiwan, John and I excitedly rendezvoused in the Bali airport. Success! By the time our two week journey was done, we visited Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Timor Leste. John was the master mind behind all of our plans, and he did a fabulous job! Highlights included bike tours in Bali and Sydney, hiking and road tripping in New Zealand and a sunrise hike in remote East Timor. After parting ways with John (again, sad face) I spent about a week in Bali on my own where I went horseback riding, white water rafting, took a cooking class and indulged in $6 massages (if you're ever in the South East Asia and are looking for bang-for-your-buck, try Bali). Overall it was an unforgettable trip and we are looking forward to John's homecoming in August!
On the home front, my sister and her husband bought a house and are currently working their way through the escrow process. Concurrently, Dad decided to retire. If that weren't enough, John received his (anticipated and sought out) written orders to work in Atsugi, Japan beginning in January. Wedding planning and work keep me on my toes, but we are also preparing for a big move shortly after the wedding (yes, we are both moving to Japan). I finally notified my work that I'd be leaving at the end of the year, so Dad and I like to joke that we retired on the same day :-).
I hit the road once again for Memorial Day weekend on a camping trip with my friend, Abbea. Although camping is not my forte, she was an awesome planner and we enjoyed the opportunity to experience the beautiful scenery of the Inyo National Forest.
I suppose that's all for now, but as you can see there's lots to stay tuned for in the months to come!
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| Biking in Bali |
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| Sightseeing in Sydney |
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| Hiking in Timor |
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| Rafting, Again in Bali |
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| Dad's Retirement |
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| Hiking and Camping for Memorial Day |
