I can't believe it took one year since I last posted here. Last year was a very busy and stressful year for me at work. I taught a new course that demanded so much of my tim
e that I had to put a lot of other stuff in the back burner. Hopefully I will have more time to update this blog, if not go ahead and check my profile on www.friendster.com/odetojoy or on facebook.
Let's see, where should I begin. I think the two main events in the Turingan household were Erin's leaving for college and Ralph's father's passing away. Erin is now attending the University of Florida in Gainesville. Yes, my Seminole baby is now a Gator convert (tears running down my face). Early this year (2008) Ralph's father passed away just a few days shy of his mom's first year death anniversary.
Megan excelled in 5th grade this past year and I achieved National Board certification! We helped establish a new Filipino organization called, Sanlahi and became very active in cultural events here in Melbourne.
Yesterday, Ralph and I celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary and treated ourselves to a 90 minute full body massage at a local spa. It was heaven. In keeping with our goal to go green we replaced fancy department store gifts with plants. He chose 2 coconut palms, and I chose an orchid and a fragrant rose.
Early this summer, we went to Puerto Rico for a 9-day vacation. It was our first trip back in 15 years. It was great to be back as we consider PR our second homeland. The beauty of the Caribbean is breathtaking. We toured the entire island from coast to coast. We did some kayaking, night swimming in the Phosphorescent bay, partying in the street in La Parguera, beach hopping and simply eating delicious and sumptuous Puerto Rican food.
Till next issue then. Have a wonderful year ahead and God bless. Let's go green!
