http://melissa.thecains.org Tue, 03 Oct 2006 05:27:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Jason and I have always had a fun and busy life together. We always make an effort to do something on the weekends with family as often as we can. We went with the Cains to Aggieland to watch our alma mater play against Texas Tech. Very hot day ... http://melissa.thecains.org/2006/10/02/fun-first-weekend-in-texas/ Okay, so my brother pointed out that Jason has us home on his blog, and my blog still has us packing. I guess since I think Jason'g blog is so much more interesting than mine, I get lazy. I do have posts in my drafts folder, but being ... http://melissa.thecains.org/2006/10/02/texas-by-way-of-germany/ Well, the movers came today and packed up 200 kilos of our things. Our limit was around 226! There was only one man who came and didn't speak any English. The good thing is that I was pretty organized (of course, staying up late, but not nearly ... http://melissa.thecains.org/2006/09/21/closer-to-home/ It's the word for expats returning to their home country. For me, it's also getting re-acquainted with life in Texas. My brother and I were talking the other night (afternoon for him) about how to acclimate back into the Texas culture. So, here are some of the ... http://melissa.thecains.org/2006/09/14/repatriation/ As I read my brother David's entry for today, I teared up. The memories of September 11, 2001 will always conjure up so many emotions and visions. As I recall my day, Jason was getting ready for work and came running into our bedroom telling me that something has gone ... http://melissa.thecains.org/2006/09/11/memories-of-september-11-2001/ After our summer vacation to the Caribbean in July, Jason and I moved into a new apartment in Radebeul. It took a while to get internet access which explains why I have been offline for so long. I got tired of paying for internet cards. I will ... http://melissa.thecains.org/2006/09/04/back-online/ I think summer ranks as my favorite season. I love the sunshine. Don’t worry -- I am very vigilant about wearing SPF all year round. Some things I love about summer: • swimming • losing the socks and donning fun shoes • new ... http://melissa.thecains.org/2006/06/14/summer-lovin/ My Grandma Ena would have been 92 today. She passed away 7 years ago. I just wanted to take a moment to honor her today. She was my maternal grandmother. I miss her dearly. She’d seen us through all the good times and bad times. I remember ... http://melissa.thecains.org/2006/06/12/happy-birthday-grandma-ena/ Jason and I made our first big grocery trip together to the Kaufmarkt. It’s one of the most overwhelming stores I’ve ever entered. You have to plan your trips there because there is just so much variety. Think Ikea but in terms of food shopping in a ... http://melissa.thecains.org/2006/06/03/chocolate-anyone/ As I look back on my trip a month ago, a lot of emotions come up. It was a very good trip. I really enjoyed traveling with my parents, Auntie Meng, and all the people on our trip. Even through all the trials, we all survived, and I ... http://melissa.thecains.org/2006/05/16/overview-of-my-third-religious-pilgrimage/