Reminiscing
Posted on March 5, 2012 by Ching under Life.
A couple of years ago today, Brian and I were at Derby High School to watch a production where Logan was cast one of the Munchkins. While there we perused the wall of senior pictures.
Brian showed me his dad’s photo. He was in the class of ’72.
Here’s Brian’s own photo. He was in the class of ’92.
Yes. That’s him sporting a mullet and a bolo. LOL.
Then there’s me. Anyway, I’ll leave you with this song by the Little River Band because it fits the title of this post. Enjoy!
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First TGIF of the Year
Posted on March 4, 2012 by Ching under Life.
We had a great time at TGIF the other night. Mitzi’s line dancing class was a lot of fun. Makes want to go to a Country Western bar. 😉
Our group went to Fox & Hound after to continue the party.
Even though we didn’t win anything, Brian and I met some new people and had a great time. I think the best part of TGIF was when C found out that I spoke Spanish. He was like, “Is there anything you can’t do?” Don’t answer that. It felt good for a second. LOL.
TGIF was a lot of fun. Looking forward to the next one!
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Some of My Favorites from Gina’s Birthday
Posted on March 4, 2012 by Ching under Life.
When you’re a big deal, you celebrate two (or three) times. Here are some pics from both weekends. This first one is of Brian and Gina Ann at Suede.
The “arrasando” crew came out to celebrate with us.
We had so much fun dancing the night away.
I’d have to say that was the most fun salsa night ever!
Brian got bit and it was captured on camera, but not to worry. We are not pressing charges because we love Katie.
Gina with her Zumba guys Adrian, Julio, and Carlos. Can’t wait until Adrian is back doing Zumba with us. We miss you, Adrian!
Me with my newest Zumba friends Meg and Katie.
Our group at Suede. Kuya Tony was there too. He should have been next to Tita Rose, but our photographer Brian couldn’t get us all to fit in the photo.
The following weekend, we met Gina and some of her friends at Abuelo’s.
Then continued the celebration at the Pumphouse after dinner.
We had a great time at the Pumphouse, even though Brian and I only stayed for an hour or so. I’d already had several glasses of sangria by then and I was getting pretty sleepy. Some get belligerent; I just pass out.
This weekend was TGIF at the East Central Genesis Health Clubs location. The branch has been known to throw the lamest TGIF parties, but this one was actually fun. Stay tuned for those pics. I’ll be posting them next.
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Taquito is Not Acceptable
Posted on March 3, 2012 by Ching under Games.
I tried to bingo on Chad Molen by playing the word TAQUITO. Fortunately for Chad, it’s not acceptable. I give it five years. It will be in the dictionary soon enough. LOL.
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Yellow is the Color of Friendship
Posted on February 26, 2012 by Ching under Health, Outfits.
I met a couple of new people at the gym today. I had to go to the restroom a couple of songs into Zumba. On my way to the restroom, I saw this woman sitting by herself outside the studio. I asked her to come join us inside. She said she was waiting for her friends. They were all supposed to do the Zumba class together.
After I came back from the restroom, she was still there waiting. I said, “You’re already here. Might as well do Zumba with us.” I think she might have been a little intimidated by the class, but I managed to convince her to come inside. “Pick a spot anywhere,” I told her. I always try to get new people to go toward the front of the room. As most new people do, she picked the far back corner. It’s hard to see Amie from all the way back there there, since she’s so tiny, so that wouldn’t have been my first choice. It seemed like she was keeping up okay, though.
At the end of the class I went back there to formally introduce myself and also ask her how she liked it. Her name is Brandy and she said it was okay and that it was different. I reassured her that it gets really fun after a few times. She introduced me to her friend Kim, who had been in the studio the entire time. Brandy explained that I was the one who talked her into coming inside. Kim said that she was in the room the entire time. Brandy said she was waiting outside because she didn’t see her inside the studio and thought she hadn’t arrived yet. Anyway, I encouraged them both to come back next Sunday.
I told Brian what happened on the way home and that I was glad that I talked to that woman. I was thinking that, had I not talked to that woman, she would have probably waited a few more minutes and then eventually left. Then, the next day, her friend would have been like, “What happened to you? Why didn’t you come to Zumba?” And she would have been like, “What do you mean? I was there and waited for you. You never showed.” And she would have missed out on a really great class. In small way, I felt like I helped someone out today and I met two new people. I really hope they come back next week. 🙂
P.S. I think I’m pretty friendly normally, but I may have been more so today because I felt like I had to live up to the color of my shirt. Yellow is such a happy color. Whenever I’m in yellow, I feel compelled to spread the joy. LOL.
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