ThisSide.... Now: October Ends Daybook

Outside My Window

The most gorgeous weather. HK at its best these days.

I'm Thinking About

The election - in 2 days.

I Don't Want To Forget
to take nothing for granted. To soak up and fully experience every moment, no matter what life brings.

I'm Learning

at work - The TC phonics program, various types of conferring, and NGSS science.

at home - how to parent a teenager.

I'm Hearing

white noise coming from Alex's bedroom. I wonder how old he will be when we phase that out. Thoughts, anyone?

I'm Reading

A creepy book! I'm in a small bookclub with some dear friends here and we decided on a spooky story in honor of Halloween. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. I usually am not one for scary things (books, shows, movies... no thanks) but am stepping out of the familiar boundaries on this one.

Nimfa loves Halloween!

Around The House

Why do the piles and messes never end? Thank goodness for our amazing 'Auntie Nimfa'. There is so much love and grace when someone pours themselves into the home, making it a happy and safe refuge for all of the people (and pets) in it. Couldn't be more grateful.

At Work
We are full days, full time, and full steam ahead, folks. Fasten your seatbelts!

Eating

Pumpkin!! Yummmm.

So Very Hong Kong
When you need the brakes on your car checked.... it's as simple as a text to the amazing mysterious 'car guy' who arranges a mechanic to look at and repair, and return your car to its spot in the parking garage with a bill. Text message "Our car is ready." - same day. YESS!

Go Alex, Go!

One Of My Favorite Things

Living near a beach. The sound of those waves!

A Less-Than Favorite Thing
mold.

I'm Thankful

For our time here in HK. For Covid being under control enough here to be "near-normal" (though I think masks and attempts to social distance will be around for a *long* time). For our three incredible children. For my intuitive husband. For Nimfa. For the best friends a girl could want. For Sunday morning runs. For this WEATHER. For yoga. For time by myself in the school dance studio. For this HKIS community of people and the way we celebrate Halloween.

Seriously, this kind of Halloween is hands-down the BEST. What lucky kids! Rooftop costume reveal (BYO picnic dinner), and trick-or-treating along 7 floors of teacher apartments. Everyone gets in on the fun. Music, costumes, energy, and loads of happy kids with treats - all in 30 minutes. Then a romp on the playground, tuck them into bed, and grown-ups gather back on the roof for a nightcap. Brilliant.