Photo by Jerzy Andrzej Kucia from Pixabay We are moving to Quito, Ecuador! Yes, that’s right!! After (what will be) 9 amazing years in Hong Kong, we are moving on to a new school, city, country, and time zone! (We will only be 3 hours ahead of family and friends back home in the PacificContinue reading We’re Moving to Quito, Ecuador
I’ve never been one to make new year resolutions. In the past I’ve chosen a word to represent the year only to have that word forgotten a month later. Nope, none of that focus, goals, words, resolutions is for me. But, there’s a BUT. I would like to do something. So I have an idea…Continue reading 2021 Project–A Photo Album a Month
Vincent moved in to college this weekend. Because he’s an international student, he was able to obtain a dorm room–and not just that but a five bedroom dorm suite with two other roommates. He’s been gone just about a month. In that time he’s opened a checking account, purchased a bike, passed a driving test,Continue reading Half an Empty Nest Isn’t So Bad
We have a 2020 graduate! A 2020 graduate who actually was able to get up on a stage, walk across, and receive his diploma in person! I can’t believe our administration team pulled it off, yet Vincent and his peers were among the lucky to experience an in-person graduation. With an entire second semester spentContinue reading The 2020 Graduate
Mother’s Day and Vincent’s birthday have always been synonymous. He was born on May 7th, and then 5 days later he finally came home from the hospital on Mother’s Day. That has and will probably always be my very best Mother’s Day gift. A newborn child coming home after 5 days in the ICU wasContinue reading My Mothering is Changing
Kremb de la Kremb Carving and Louella Odié in Boracay I’ve finally figured out what’s been bugging me: I don’t know when we will be able to travel again. We are a family that works hard in anticipation of the next vacation. It’s been Kevin and my way of life for over 20 years. It’sContinue reading When will I travel again?
I’m at a loss for what to write about over here on Kremb de la Kremb. I feel like my creativity is being zapped. Aside from wearing loungewear that isn’t worthy of styling, I have things I want to say, but don’t know how to start…That’s where I’m at. So, since I’m at a loss,Continue reading Spring Break 2020
Long ago, in 1992, I was leaving for a year to study abroad in Florence, Italy. My sister gave me the nicest, most thoughtful, going away gift: a silver St. Christopher medal. It was engraved and everything. (I can’t seem to remember the message, but it was definitely special.) St. Christopher is the patron saintContinue reading St. Christopher, Protect Us
My sister and I were talking about how we both have serious birthday issues–her’s is February 9th, and mine was yesterday, February 21st. We really don’t like our birthdays. Too much hype, too many great expectations, when really it’s just another day. Although the one birthday I did absolutely enjoy the most in my lifeContinue reading Turning 48 Birthday Will Be Different Than the Rest
We owned a Jeep Cherokee during those two years in Saudi Arabia. It was perfect for getting us to all the camping destinations we went to during our Saudi years. Kevin and I lived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for two years from 1999 to 2001. At that time it was illegal for women to drive.Continue reading Monday Memories: Driving in Saudi Arabia
It’s that time! I’m officially on vacay! I’m guilty of not writing last Friday… and I’ll be guilty of much more. It’s time for a small break to catch my breath. I fly to Seattle tonight. Between finishing of the school year last week, celebrating both Father’s Day and Kevin’s birthday on Sunday, and nowContinue reading On Vacay