Guess Whose Birthday is Just Around the Corner
Posted on October 25, 2015 by Ching under Life, Things to Do.
In other news, mom got us new bedding as my early birthday present.
Molly likes it.
For Boss’s Day last week my team got me a deliciously beautiful fruit bouquet. Brian doesn’t really eat fruit so I just shared it with everyone at work. The chocolate covered strawberries were my favorite.
Brian and I went to the opera for that evening.
He’d never been to the opera and neither have I so it was a first that we got to experience together. We saw The Grand Duchess , which is a great introduction to opera because it’s light hearted and comedic rather than tragic.
Kaitlyn Costello was marvelous in the lead role. None of the other actors were even close to the level of performance that she gave. They do such a good job with makeup and costumes that I didn’t realize she played Anita in West Side Story last year, which was my absolute favorite show last year.
Speaking of music theater, while we really enjoyed the opera, Brian and I decided that we prefer music theater because then we don’t need subtitles. LOL. Jokes aside, Music Theatre Wichita does a phenomenal job of bringing the best productions to town.
Speaking of performances, I really wanted to see Norah Jones on Thursday but we were not lucky enough to get tickets. They sold out within a couple of hours. Instead I got some tickets to Light in the Piazza, which is another opera incidentally.
I’m hoping that Nickira will want to go to it. We’ve seen a couple of Music Theatre Wichita performances together (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Big Fish) but this will be our first opera if she agrees to go. I hope she does.
Lots of things going on this coming weekend, as is typical these days in Wichita. However, the event I’m looking forward to most is my vacation day off work on Friday!
I don’t usually take my birthday off but it happened to fall on a Friday this year so it’s the perfect opportunity for a three-day weekend. Brian and I were initially going to go to New York until we realized it’s the weekend of the great New York City marathon, which explains why we couldn’t find a decent hotel for less than $600 a night in the entire city. Even though our travel plans got nixed, I decided to keep my vacation day because I really need a break from work. The long days have finally caught up to me.
I still won’t get to sleep in because, in true Ching fashion, the day is already jam-packed. Meeting at the YMCA at 8 AM, massage at Sveta’s at 10 AM, taking Brian to District Taqueria for lunch, quality time in the afternoon, dinner at Sabor, then dancing at Oeno. Don’t even let me get started on Saturday and Sunday activities.
I may need to have a makeup vacation day after this vacation day. LOL. Until next time. Have a fantastic week, everyone!
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Zumba Fitness World Party with Nickira
Posted on October 21, 2015 by Ching under Zumba.
Nickira and I had a great time playing Zumba Fitness World Party last week. I won’t be able to pick her up tomorrow because I’ll be in Topeka and I’m not sure what time I’ll be back in town. I look forward to hanging out and watching a movie next week, though.
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Family Time
Posted on October 21, 2015 by Ching under Family.
Brian and I had the pleasure of having dinner with his parents and his grandmother when his parents were up from Oklahoma a couple of weeks ago. We went to Stroud’s where we hadn’t been for a long time. We had a nice dinner and look forward to their next visit.
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Mom’s Birthday Surprise
Posted on October 20, 2015 by Ching under Events, Family, Life.
We’d been so busy that I hadn’t seen my mom for a while. Usually I’m really good about organizing some sort family dinner or other get together to celebrate birthdays and such. We have had absolutely no time for anything lately. Despite that, we wanted to make sure that she knew that we didn’t forget about her birthday.
I was scheduled to sub for her bowling team on October 7, the day after her birthday, so we decided to surprise her. For her birthday present this year, I got her bowling jewelry. She got earrings and a matching necklace.
Brian and I ordered ice cream cake from Dairy Queen, which Brian picked up on his way to the bowling alley. She totally didn’t expect it. We shared the cake with the opposing team and still had some left over which we ended up giving to the concession employees at the bowling alley.
Happy belated birthday, mom!
Speaking of birthdays, guess whose birthday is coming up in ten days? 😉
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Recent Events
Posted on October 19, 2015 by Ching under Events.
Brian and I had the honor of attending the 184th Intelligence Wing Change of Command Ceremony a few weeks ago at McConnell. One of my Leadership Wichita classmates who was a Kansas Air National Guard captain was promoted to colonel. No kidding. I now know a real life wing commander!
Here are some photos from the Change of Command.
McConnell is a very secure facility. We were actually checked three times going to the event. We felt pretty darn special.
The ceremony was very formal and impressive. Col. David Weishaar is amazing so I know the promotion was earned and well-deserved. Congratulations Col. Weishaar!
That same week Brian and I attended the dedication of the newest YMCA Farha Sport Center in Andover. I’m not sure how we got invited to it but we did. Anyway, it was really cool. It’s my first time attending a YMCA dedication.
This one also happened to be an annual celebration where they recognized several people — volunteers, coaches — with awards.
I often hear how we have the best YMCA facilities in the nation. It’s because the people of the Greater Wichita Area are amazing. Period. I am beyond thrilled for all of the awards recipients who were recognized at the event.
Speaking of events, we are kicking off the YMCA Annual Campaign. I was told that only 7% of members actually donate/support the campaign. Please be sure to stop by the front desk next time you’re at the gym (or click this link) to find out how you can help. It’s donations from people in the community that enable the YMCA to provide services to everyone. You’re the reason our YMCAs are great!
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