#18

So maybe at the beginning of quarantine, Eric finally taught me how to play chess using the set we got from Andrew for our wedding. Afterwards, I downloaded a chess app and have been pretty diligent about doing their daily puzzle where you do a few moves to win. Only a couple of times did I get it right without hints, but the point is that I did learn how to play chess and not forget.

#22

So I got this yarn and knit book probably when I first started this blog. Maybe made this little thing around the same time, but then just...lost interest.  We have been decluttering the house lately, and well...it's time for this lost hobby to go. I think it's enough to post - maybe, maybe not.  Will see what the future holds when I'm old and the only hobby I'm able to do is knit.

#24 without the asterisk

I went to Aparna and Manas's wedding in San Jose, California.  During Sangeet, I got my first henna tattoo!

 Thank you Aparna!

Amazing and beautiful experience!

#4

My husband took me to Blackhawk Shooting Range so we could get our CHL/LTC!
We were the only noobs there.  I had never even held a gun before.
The written exam was a breeze, but I barely passed the shooting part.
I managed to keep up without totally embarrassing myself, so I call that a win.
Eric was a natural, and the guy was surprised he did so well.
I don't have any pictures because I didn't want to be weird.  I think I was waiting until we got our licenses in the mail to post this.  Unfortunately, we never submitted the paperwork to get them.  We are so lazy.

#31

For my birthday, my best friends took me on a horseback riding trail!  Had lots of fun pretending to be "Riders of the Riddermark" (I wore my LOTR shirt for the occasion).  Also, I think I galloped for a second.

Giddy-up!

We are ready to go! Photo courtesy of B.H.

Sniffing butts.  Photo courtesy of B.H.

#37

I went to my best friend's mom's funeral today.  She was also my middle school teacher and like a second mom to me.  It had been many years since I had come back to the church where I spent my youth.  I wish it had been under different circumstances, but she will always be in my heart.

A beautiful and wonderful woman. I miss her.

#48

Today, Eric and I went to Fredericksburg, TX for Oktoberfest!

The weather was perfect to meet up with our old friend Felix, and was able to meet his mom and new gf.  The food and beer were amazing (I opted for the Hefeweizens, of course).  I even tried the "Jr Striker" to see if I could hit the bell with the mallet, but only managed up to "big boy."  The next time I come, I'll have to wear some lederhosen and bring the rest of the family!

16 years and counting! 

The "German taco" = sausage and sauerkraut in a big bun = YUMMY

Eric showing off his agility

This turkey leg was AMAZING

PROST!