November 2009

Today I will be working on finishing off the applications and then going to hot-yoga in the evening. Last night I went to a party and am now sitting in front of the computer with a slight migraine…it was fun though . We were celebrating the birthday of our family friend’s two-year-old son – not quite old enough yet to comprehend exactly why everyone has gathered to shower him with presents and pinch his cute cheeks, but old enough to happily embrace the festivities by dancing and smiling the entire time. Part of the reason that I had a great time myself was because I had a chance to spend some time with their 14-year-old daughter, Olichka, whom I’ve known and loved since she was about 7. It’s amazing to see her maturing into this witty, insightful young woman who will always be the “little-one” to me despite any resistance or sarcasm.