A month ago (ish) I got into a car accident. I did have to say goodbye to my PT Cruiser, but I did end up getting a new car (whoop whoop!).
An early Christmas gift to myself
I've been around LA enjoying my car, and its MPG. In other aspects, work is going well. My friends are well too. Here is a pic of our Christmas dinner, after which, we went to see an Old Hollywood theater Christmas music review.
My family is doing well, especially my sister and her twins. Grateful for many things this Holiday season.
Now I'm off, as Christmas Eve dinner at my parents' house is about to commence.
Sheldon on "The Big Bang Theory" doesn't drive, and when he needs to take the bus he wears his "bus pants." And so my friend Yaya reminded after the following happened...
My car is crashed. I'm okay, nothing happened to me, but yes, I've had my first car accident. I've been driving for about 15 years and I've never been in an accident. I witnessed one once as a pedestrian, so a part of me feels that this right if passage was overdue. I'm sure my car will be declared a total loss, still waiting. It was sudden, I was pretty nonchalant, and it all got processed, towed, and talked through pretty quickly. Just waiting on some more info, we shall see.
The good thing, if there is a good thing, is that this happened pre-Thanksgiving, when I have time to sort things out. If you're not from LA, let me tell you, having a car is essential. However, I'm no stranger to the public transport. I didn't have a car in high school nor did I have a car when I lived overseas, so don't go off thinking I'm staying put because I'm 100% car dependent. These things happen, c'est la vie.
A glimpse at the occurrence (unfortunately, it's worse than this frame)
October is a staple of fall, a preview into what November will be. October was a huge month. Was it because it was Halloween?
I once again went into my novel-based characters (I should revisit Harry Potter & Peter Pan pictures, and went for Oz's later named king, the Scarecrow.
But no....that wasn't it.
It was because I just go new nephews!!! Yes, nephews, with an S. My sister super recently had twin boys, Danny & Javier. Here they are:
Now here they are with their awesome uncle:
While on the date of their birth, I felt quite accomplished because I could instantaneously tell them apart, that skill did not last long. They grew into their not-so-smooched-anymore features post-womb. Now they are extremely identical and I made the same mistake their parents are now prone too, good thing they still have their hospital anklets.
We are now in the midst of autumn and it feel crisp (previous blog post), hopeful, and near-conclusive.
Many things to do, per usual, enjoy the long weekend.
p.s. My condolences to Julie H., who recently lost her husband, Jim.
It's the changing of the seasons, and with that, it's time to post.
The Virgo Trifecta
Now that the most amazing time of year, Virgo season is over, I can now reflect on September time. My birthday, along with Nick and Pat's passed, and like many moons ago, we celebrated our birthdays together. We had a blast at Fuego and Hotel Maya. Glad to celebrate our birthdays with our friends. Birthdays are always a tricky. Fun and reflection, quite a combination of thought.
My Nephews are Coming
My sister recently celebrated her baby shower. I'll get to meet my nephews in a few weeks. Funny how my mother, my sister, and now my niece are surrounded by brothers. She had a great baby shower alongside family and friends.
From SK to LV
Had another Korea reunion, this time in Vegas. The Evans clan came to visit from Italy. It is always great to see this group of friends as went through quite an experience together, we are very like-minded, and enjoy each other's company. I can't wait for the next ones.
Thoughts
Now that I'm back to the school as a teacher and a student, I'm figuring out that rhythm (again). I'm back to the back forth, back forth, and back again. Speaking of which, sometimes, some things don't change. I reflected a while ago how small the world is, and the world keeps putting that in my face. It's mostly positive, but sometimes it isn't. I like to think God has a sense of humor and you get put in places for a reason, the world has a logical order. I like logic.
