My Post-Benefit Tribute to Carol Drennan
March 5, 2007
My first weekend getaway of the year – flying solo, but with a wedding ring. On the way to my hometown, but staying in a hotel like a tourist. Going to see old friends, with whom I had not kept in touch. Thus began my trip home for a benefit to honor the memory of Carol Drennan, my high school drama director who recently lost her battle against lupus.
What I Learned While Planning My Wedding
November 13, 2006
Let me start by saying, I had one kick a@# wedding! My husband and I blended cultures, music, food and almost 400 people. We set the bar culturally for a whole generation of our region’s inter-ethnic couples. It was the best of many worlds, and all the planning and attention to detail that went into it seemed to be appreciated, if not entirely understood.
I learned a lot during the planning process, both about myself and the people around me, but there are two realizations that have changed my outlook on life. The first is that, even though it’s scary, you have …
My Spiritual Calling
November 7, 2006
Yesterday, I made a very big decision that I would probably look back for years to come. I wanted to share this with you and hopefully it will inspire and give you all the courage to follow your heart. After all, life is way too short to contemplate on “what you want to do”. Go out there and go for it!
Take back the Kitchen!
November 1, 2006
Why do we think that cooking is some magical mystery? Why is making our own food suddenly something that’s an impossible dream? If you can navigate the Web you can make pan of muffins from scratch! Why do we settle for this horrible fake stuff they call food? Take back the Kitchen!!!
Their Big Fat Indian Wedding
October 12, 2006
We’re a bit off our publishing schedule because our Laura is getting married this weekend! Of course, this means we’re all rather busy lately — Laura most of all. But one of the best parts about Laura’s wedding, besides her being happy and all that, is that Asuka, Laura, and I will actually all be in the same room at the same time!
I Hate Birthdays
September 25, 2006
I really don’t like celebrating my birthday. It’s not because I have some fear of aging or anything, but I just don’t really like it. Based on pictures I’ve seen, I used to love birthdays. Want to find out how to teach someone to hate birthdays? Read on!
!Mi Familia!
September 14, 2006
Half of my husband’s family fled to Spain from Cuba after Castro took over. So after all these years, I ended up having my wish come true - being part of a Spanish family. I have officially become their first Japanese relative and they were all ecstatic to meet me! I never dreamt that marrying a Cuban-American from Miami would give me a whole set of European families. Life is full of wonderful surprises, isn’t it?!
Since When Is “White” an Ethnicity?
July 9, 2006
Recently, a friend was telling me about a wedding he attended where the groom was Persian and the bride was “white.” It struck me as odd that he used an ethnicity to describe one half of the couple and a color to talk about the other. When I asked him more about the bride, he said, “Oh, yeah, she’s from England.”
Do you Answer?
June 27, 2006
That’s the funny thing about a calling — you can say no. If you had a calling, would you answer or run screaming in the other direction. I’ve had one and now I’m walking a very scary road of my own choosing.
Successful Juggling
June 7, 2006
I’m emerging from a long period of feeling overwhelmed. Through a series of well-meaning ventures, I woke up one day to find myself incredibly over committed. Part of the problem is that the rest of the world doesn’t stop just because I said, ‘Yes.’ Add a family wedding to an already busy schedule, and that can be one ball too many.
