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We are a Family of Nerds

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Ching under Family.

The only way I know what’s going on with my family is through their Facebook and their blogs. Unlike Brian who actually calls his parents on a daily basis, I’d be lucky to talk to mom or dad or even Jenni for that matter once a week. I don’t think I’m a horrible child (after all, I was the goody-goody who always got good grades and never got into any trouble); I’m just not much of a phone call person.

If I need to know what’s going on with Jenni, I go to her blog. If I need to know what’s going on with my nephews and the rest of the Cannadys, I go to their blog. If I need to know what’s going on with mom and dad, I just go to their blog. Of course, that’s if they haven’t posted their whereabouts or happenings on Facebook yet. My mom is constantly updating her status. LOL.

So anyway, I was checking on Jenni today and found this on her blog.

Don’t be so paranoid, Jenni! No one has been “gossiping” about you. I was simply trying to impart some sisterly wisdom to help you avoid potential relationship pitfalls.

Even though you were a total pain when we were growing up, I love you and I’m here for you. Holler at me if you get a hankering for more unsolicited advice. LOL.

P.S. I am a little psychic when it comes to these things.

P.P.S. I wish people would look out for me and give me unsolicited advice from time to time. I’m tired of taking my own bad advice.

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One Heck of a Busy Week

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Ching under Family, Health, Life, Things to Do.

It may be Saturday again before I get a chance to make it to the Y so I’m going to need to squeeze some working out at lunch time. I had planned on working out with Brian after work, but I noticed that I had a UPS package from Amazon that was scheduled to be delivered today. I ended up rushing home before the leasing office closed so I could pick up my package. (I may do some crunches on my stability ball after I post this to make up for not working out today. We’ll see.)

Here’s what’s going on this week that’s keeping me from making it to the Y:

Tuesday – Mystery shop at Granite City, which reminds me, I need to go over those materials to make sure I know what I’m supposed to score them on. It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these.

Wednesday – Movie date with Misty. We’re going to see Inception for cheap movie night. I think Brian’s dad will be meeting us at the theater also. I can’t wait to see Inception. I heard it’s pretty good.

Thursday – Waxing at Beau Monde and then Western Hoe-Down at QAC. Our apartment complex is hosting a Western pool party with Jet BBQ, Legend of Windwagon Smith, music, games and prizes. Sounds like loads of fun.

Brian found the note/invitation hanging on our door last week, but we completely just spaced it out. I’m glad that I was at the leasing office earlier because we totally forgot to RSVP. Sue was like, “Are you guys coming to the party on Thursday?” I told her that I’d be there and she asked, “So I should put you down for two then?” It took a while to register because I didn’t realize that I was supposed to RSVP. Brian failed to tell me that part. “Brian is coming too, right?” I was like, “I suppose I’ll bring him with me… Put us down for two please.”

Friday – Dinner at Bonefish Grill and then I think Brian is taking me out to Suede for Salsa night. I’ve decided I might take the new dress for a spin. Kind of like a dress rehearsal of sorts. LOL. This will be our anniversary celebration because we have Logan (our nephew) on our actual anniversary day.

Saturday – I’ll finally be able to make it to the Y (Andover branch). Can’t miss Saturdays because it’s my favorite step class. Afterward we’ll be doing some intense house cleaning in preparation for Logan’s visit. We’ll have to interrupt the house cleaning for a brief stop at the Phelpi for Gavin’s 1st birthday, though.

Sunday – Step and Core (North branch) and then Logan arrives. Not sure yet what time, but we’ll be ready for him anytime. Brian is doing his P90X workout at home so he’ll be home all day in case Logan arrives earlier in the afternoon. Will need to check with the Cannadys to find out what time they’ll be dropping him off and if they want to have dinner over here.

Monday – Brian and I are both taking off work to take Logan to Tanganyika. I love that place! Jennifer Cannady is going to have her c-section at 7 AM that morning (7 am on 8-9-10; yes, we’re a family of nerds) so I figured we could take Logan to Tanganyika at 9 AM, spend a couple of hours there, have lunch and then head to the hospital to visit mom and baby Quentin. The rest of Monday will be spent swimming at the pool and playing video games. (JC – Please don’t forget to pack swim trunks for Logan!)

Tuesday – Brian goes back to work, but I’ll still be off. This is the day we have to return Logan to his mom and dad. Booo! I might just catch up on work stuff in the afternoon after Logan is gone.

So there you have it. One heck of a busy week. Not much gym time, but if I can spend 30 minutes of my lunch break at the fitness center at work that should help a little. Have a wonderful week, everyone!

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Kansas Cosmosphere

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Ching under Family, Things to Do, Travel.

Brian and I took his parents to the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center yesterday. I’d never been there and it’s been years for Brian. Also, I decided that I want to see all 8 wonders of Kansas this year. So it was perfect!

See the pictures we took at the Cosmosphere here.

I didn’t get to take a lot of pictures because I left my real camera at home. Mostly I just took pictures with my camera phone. And, yes, I’m back to the Touch Pro 2 because the HD2 was crapping out on me. I really miss the 5MP of the HD2, though. The Touch Pro 2’s 3.2MP camera just doesn’t take pictures as well.

Overall we got to do all of the things we planned with the exception of Dr. Goddard’s Lab. I think we wore David and Donna out. LOL.

The IMAX Hubble film was the highlight of the day for me. It was fantastic! The film is a must-see! And, I can’t wait until we get an IMAX theater in Wichita. I’m already imagining watching IMAX 3D films in it.

P.S. We are well on our way to completing our “8 Wonders Tour” this year. Two down [Kansas Underground Salt Museum and Kansas Cosmosphere] and only six more to go! What should we do next?

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Ching is Anal

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Ching under Family, Things to Do.

For those of you who didn’t realize the extent of my “anal-ness” (I know that isn’t a word, so don’t bother correcting me), now you know. For those of you who’ve known me all my life, well, you’re probably not going to be surprised.

So Brian and I had been planning on taking his parents to the Kansas Cosmosphere since our trip to the Kansas Underground Salt Museum last month. I’d never been to the Cosmosphere and it has been years for everyone else, so it seemed like a fun thing to do. We told them that they just needed to clear one Saturday for us and we would pick them up, do the driving, and all that jazz. Just like we did the last time.

Since I’m a little neurotic, I emailed the following itinerary to Brian yesterday.

1000 Pick up parents
1100 Lunch at Carriage Crossing
1200 Arrive at Cosmosphere
1300 Night Sky Live (Justice Planetarium)*
1400 IMAX Hubble*
1600 Dr. Goddard’s Lab*
1700 Head home

* I have reserved tickets for the four of us for Night Sky Live, IMAX Hubble and Dr. Goddard’s Lab. Dr. Goddard’s Lab is totally optional and we can cut this out if we decide that we’re tired or your parents don’t feel up to it and want to go home early.

There are two shows in the IMAX — Hubble and Legends of Flight. Our all-day pass only includes one IMAX movie. The person I spoke with said that the Hubble one was cooler so I picked that one. If you guys decide that you want to see the Legends of Flight, we can do it for $6 extra each person. There is a 3:00 pm show that we can watch right after the Hubble one.

I figured that we can check out the Hall of Space Museum either before our first show or right after our IMAX show (if we decide to skip Legends of Flight).

When we head back, we can either take your parents home or they can go with us to my parents for dinner. What do you think?

There’s something very, very wrong with me. I don’t know how Brian puts up with it. Maybe because he is a tad on the anal side also?

P.S. Here’s a better picture of Penelope to make up for the dark, crappy one that I posted the other day. Pictures really do not do her justice. She grows more beautiful by the day.

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He’s Back!

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Ching under Family, Travel.

Seemed like only yesterday that I dropped Brian off at the airport. Now I’m back at the airport again. I’m not even caught up with posting all of the pictures yet!

Our first stop when we got back into town on Monday afternoon was Great Clips for Brian’s haircut. Then we went to Fazoli’s to have dinner with Brian’s parents and grandparents.