October

Sometimes I would read an article or essay or blog post and would think: "this is so beautifully written, I need start to write again", but sitting in front of empty page and not able to pour my heart out... 'cause there's not enough words.
Not enough in English or Russian, and something simple and very banal just doesn't seem right. All I do is leave it blank. Days, weeks go by and I'd start the same cycle again.

September

There isn't enough chamomile tea in the world to quell my racing heart.

- your hair is so long
- ...
- you have a beautiful hair
- thank you, I do keep it long, so when I cut 8 inches off no one will notice.
- it's beautiful
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I'm sure it wasn't time to bring up issue of the hair extensions

- have a great weekend.
- thank you, I will. You too enjoy yourself.
- why I'm always doing this to you? (Patting on the back)
- not sure, do I look like someone who need little encouragement?
- no, it's not that, you just... safe.
- 'wth' .. .. someone safe to touch?
- yep
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Ex and vacation

- received phone call from ex today.
- you did? Why? How did it go?
- interesting, he's going on vacation, wants me to go with him.
- what? Why?
- I don't know, I didn't asked
- will you go?
- sure, we met when we both were on vacation in the strange place, we deal with each other better when we both away from reality. Although I'm surprised that he want go with me...
- you'd actually go??
- of course I will.
- you crazy
..........
I'm crazy to consider that, but...

- I heard you went to the beach this weekend,  how was it?
- awesome, took three kids with me, wife stayed home, had a great time.
- you and 3 kids? Wow.. I'm impressed
.....
- will you ever marry someone who's been divorced and have 3 little kids, will you raise them?
- ... what??? ... yeah, may be, don't know
......
Conversation that I have with my boss. I'm working with a weirdo

South America in July

Had an interesting conversation with Renat about next vacation together - Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay in July.  First I was like 'wait, it's winter, not sure'.... now I'm like 'yeah! Let's go!!'

Vacation in October

Planing our next trip = check this out.
Flight from New York to Athens, board the ship and almost week long cruise between islands. Then back to Athens and 3 days in this beautiful city. Flight to Istanbul, Turkey for 3 days.

• 3 nights Santorini
• 3 nights Mykonos
• 3 nights Athens
• 3 nights Istanbul

Then.... map showed flight back to NY, however our sense of adventure come up with additional countries for 3rd week. From Istanbul flight to Mali, Maldives!!! there's no direct flight, so we got to have 2 connections one in Dubai and second in Sri Lanka - isn't that awesome???

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conversation with my boss

- Can I tell you that I love you?
- mmm... sure
- Anna, I love you
- ok, I guess...

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- Do you think we should go to war with Russia?
- No.
- Why not?
- War on their land?
- Yes, we will invade them.
- What will happen to all Russians in US? Are you going to send us to concentration camps? You did that during Japanese war.
- I never thought about that.
- Also, remind me when in the history of the world Russia was invaded and loose?
- Hm... never I guess.

March already.

Last day of February was sunny, slightly windy and cold but still beautiful.
First day of March brought rain, sleet, wind, icicles, and near freezing temperature. Now, we're to March second and I'm seeing snow on the ground,  wait... what???
Yep, snow and ice.

Alvena and Artur wedding

Had so much fun at our cousin wedding, so much food, so much dancing, so much fun!

Visitors

Friends from east coast come for a visit.  Their flight arrived late Wednesday  night, after light dinner at midnight, we spend next couple hours catching up with each other life. Inna from FL, Serge from NC, both in education so we had a lot in common.
It's about 24 hours later, got about 5-6 hours of sleep. Had a wonderful visit. Both Lena and I took a day off and played tourists in our own town.
Serge is a father of 4, widower since November.  He's hurting, and little in denial for his own need. He lost lot of weight since the last time we saw him (October). He doesn't sleep at night and working at the wee hours everyday. It's breaks my heart a little seeing him like this.

Working out

Didn't realize how out of shape a person can get with zero work out.
After two days of good work in our new gym, I'm so sore!

Work conversation

- "Is there anything we can do or get for you, to make things better?"
- "What I have in mind is sexual and inappropriate"

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Oregon Humane Society

Elsa and I went to Oregon Humane Society, we sign up for couple hours of volunteering and end up having so much fun.  Needless to say I was little nervous and apprehensive prior.  I really like dog, generally enjoy them.  But not so much cats.  I did grow up with both as a kid, but for last 15 years only pets we had it was fishes and birds.

Upon arrival we were greeted by OHS employee who gave us a tour of the facility, introduce us to the history of organization and shared some of the tips how to behave about the animals.

There were 5 matches, plus 2 representatives from BBBS.  After going over the rules we went around kennels, met some beautiful dogs and cats, and got to meet/play with some of them.  Our dog was 6 years old mix terrier with saddest brown eyes, that just melt your heart.  His name is Rhett (like Rhett Butler in the "Gone with the Wind") and he was perfect gentleman.  Didn't jump, didn't run, behaved the entire time and all he wants is someone to pet him, hug him and snuggle next to him.

Our association with cats wasn't so eventful.  There were Hugo - the black cat, very vicious and Salami, huge orange/white ball of fur who were so lazy to move around.

More pictures to see

Cascade Club

Today Lena and I sign up for Cascade Athletic Club membership. $62.00 a month OUCH!!! that way more that I want to spend on gym membership.  However, after looking into bootcamp class that we were taking last year for $275  for 5 weeks, after little math it's about the same.
And the icing on the cake was that Cascade is about 10 min away from home and has classes at 5:30am 4 days a week with Power Ride and Power Build twice a week each.

Yay! looking forward to our first class on Monday.

Mid-week Post

I think it might become a tradition to have a regular Wednesday post.  I felt that as soon as Sunday rolled away, next thing I notice it's Wednesday.  Monday and Tuesday tends to be a blur.
This week is the same, Monday arrived with slight chance of freezing rain, temperature was below freezing level, but it did start raining around 7 am, and slightly warmed up. Our family has outrageous sense of responsibility, Alex and Vlad both left for work at the crack of dawn.
I end up waiting for the definite confirmation that yes, indeed it's warmer and everything is melting away.  I left house around 8:15 and it was little scary before I get to freeway.
Work wasn't bad, as we had many cancellations and much of work was done last week.
Tuesday went smoothly with little hiccups (if there were some I don't remember) - Dad arrived from CA safe and sound, that made our house happy :)
Here we are... with so much uncertainty again. Last night I got text from Shelly telling me that she's not coming to work today, asking to cover for her in surgery room.  When questioned if she's ok, in response I got, something like I have personal issues with husband, i'm safe and ok... weird!
Dr. A doesn't think she's okay... I wonder if her husband did found out about her been unfaithful.
It was very weird day - Dr. A did share some ideas about practice and future and stuff... Dani had a bad day to start with, but it's slightly improved toward the end.
Tomorrow I'm in surgery all day, hopefully things will go okay for everyone involved.  I tired of talking about work in negative way.

Winter 2014

Yes, I'm posting more pictures... snow is such rare treat in Pacific Northwest, I'm so happy with scene outside.

More pictures under cut

Friday

Morning arrived with such a quietness outside. Wind stopped sometimes at night, snow also stopped around 3 in the morning. No sound of traffic, nothingness and cold.

I send a text message to my office manager letting her know that I'm not coming to work. It's too dangerous to drive. Her response was - we're closing clinic down due to the weather. 

Opening ceremony was scheduled at 8am our time - and our miracle worker Alex - after a while finally find some live stream from Sochi.

I was very impressed with the opening ceremony, regardless what other people say.  Knowing the history and culture I believe it was beautifully done.

And the simple fact that they didn't talk about "dark" time in the history didn't bother me at all.  Olympic games is time for celebration, not for bringing ugliness up to the table.

After the ceremony, I went out and played with kids. here's some pictures. 

Winter Wonderland.

It's finally arrived.
Snow has come to our city... woot woot!!

Check out pictures under cut

Hump Day

One of the Geico commercials has a camel walking in the cubicle maze of office with a 'guess what day it is?'

Today is a hump day, boy how I'm happy to get over the hump hill.

One of my coworkers due to death in the family out the office. Angie is receptionist and guess who end up covering for her? Of course me, myself and I.

Monday was a blur, very busy, very maddening and very tiring. I start at 5:45am and left at 5pm. 

Tuesday also was early start with lot work upfront.  Shelly worked on Tuesday with about 70% participation - she spends so much time on her phone. Every time I turn around she's texting someone. Knowing what I know about her been unfaithful to her husband I can only guess who she was talking to. Toward the end I got so feed up with that, I'm not helping her at all today. After I arrived to work this morning, I start with doing my work, offered to cover lunch only when it's convenient for me. I had so much done. I'm really proud of myself.

Last night I met with Yulia, went over tons of things in quickbook, I had my work cut for me next weekend.
Tonight is Elsa time, I haven't seen her for two weeks, and quite frankly miss her face.

Baby shower

My cousin is expecting. 

Baby boy due February 20th and we had a surprise baby shower for her.
Again, I forgot to take more pictures...

Seahawks won Superbowl

Yay!!!
For all Seahawks fans all over the country. Big day for Seattle, and entire Pacific NW.

Massage Envy

Dani and I had massage scheduled today.  

Massage Envy is next door and neither of us ever had massage before. When we called to schedule - only time that will work for us and them is today at 1:30 with Van and Jeff.
Male massage therapists... that first.

Needless to say, we didn't know what to expect,  heard enough rumors, seen plenty pictures. Tyleen at work said something about been butt-naked and having butt cheeks massage. What?????
After initial paperwork we were introduced to Van and Jeff. Oh my!

I've met Jeff before on the parking lot, shaggy looking fella with long curly hair, reminded me of ol' good friend from childhood Aivaz.
In fact I had a random thought what if that dude is one of the guys.
He is!

After escorting to the room Jeff left with parting words: undress to the comfortable level, get under the sheets, face down.

Awkward :))

Oy vey... this was most interesting hour. First 30 minutes tried to relax, and last 30 minutes surprised myself as I almost fall asleep.
We exchange about 5 words all together.
One thing I cannot tolerate is chatty person doesn't matter if it's nail person or hair dresser. I was hoping that it will be quiet and no small talk.
Jeff was good, pain level was minimal and I felt so much better afterword.  I'm coming back for sure. And I think that I want to try full body massage next time.

It's helpful to have a cute therapist too :))

Lena's Birthday

My sister turned 30 today. 

I'm so proud of her, she's very talented, beautiful inside and out. My best friend, mentor and person whom I always admire and look up too.  I know that probably it should be reversed,  with me been older and such... but Lena is a person with a huge heart, amazing brain and astonishing personality.  Cannot imagine my life without her and cannot imagine her been somebody or something else.

To celebrate this happy occasion very low key Alex, Lena and I went to Vancouver, WA to check out new restaurant.  Located in the east side, on 18th and 164th this incredible place called Petra House and it's authentic Jordanian food.
The best shwarma I had in the very long time.

Mint Green tea

Shwarma and kebab 

Baklavah

Insubordinate

Don't you dare to tell me "calm down" - I'm not your child and you're not telling that  to someone who's higher in position than you.

I'm so mad right now, I can't think straight.  I'm still thinking, and over-thinking if I should say something back.  Probably it's good that I didn't say anything. It could get ugly.

Shen Yun 2014

Local Russian radio has been running ad for last couple weeks for Shen Yun Performing Art.  Chinese traditional folk dance all the way from New York.
After checking then out on YouTube, I decided to buy the tickets.
Only 3 days in Portland, I was able to find least expensive tickets for Saturday night performance.  Bought 3 tickets for Lena, myself and mom.  Unfortunately mom didn't go.  That another story.
Saturday night Lena and I went together, with 3 tickets. There's was a older lady holding a sign with "One Ticket please" as we walked by - I said: " Wonder if she selling or buying?"
Lena went back and asked her, we find out that she cannot afford the full price and was hoping that someone has extra ticket.  Well we did have one, she gave us $20.00 and we gave her mom's ticket.
Ours seats were in the nose-bleed section in the Keller Auditorium, and as we walked in I asked Lena if she would like to pay extra and upgrade them to the better seats.  After asking at the Ticket Box - we were sent inside.  Strange I thought.
Inside I asked people standing by the door, they sent me upstairs. Upstairs we were greeted by a guy who explained that all 2nd balcony tickets were upgraded to the orchestra seating due to some technical difficulties.  We got new tickets, walked down stairs to the general waiting area.  As we find our seats we were surprised that there were many open seats.  As time draw closer to the starting time we decided to move upfront after light turned off.
Light out... and here we come, not even sure what row we end up choosing, but I'd guess 12-14 from the stage.
What an amazing performance!!!
First half was 60 minutes long, 15 minutes break, then another 45 minutes of the incredible show of light, music and fluid movement of human bodies.

Family drama

 "All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." 

 (c) Leo Tolstoy "Anna Karenina

I like to say that I come from very dysfunctional family, but it's never was more true than this couple weeks.  Not sure if I want to go in details here.  Unfortunately it's been very hard to deal with all stress lately, it's affecting our relationship, and lately I was thinking that Alex might be right with his statement that we all way to close to each other.  We all live close together, we share way too many dinners together and share way too many period.

Your Birthday

Happy Birthday!

Hope you had a chance to celebrate!

Caffeine withdrawal

Coffee smells like freshly ground heaven.  ~Jessi Lane Adams

Behind every successful woman is a substantial amount of coffee.  ~Stephanie Piro

I don't have a problem with caffeine.  I have a problem without caffeine!  ~Author Unknown

Juice'ing

We talked about it for a while, and last week I was informed that this week is the Juice'ing week.

We have done it before, where all bring veggies and fruits to work, I have a juice machine and all of us on detoxing spree.  Last time I think we did for 5 days.  This time I was surfing the web and stumble upon the site with recipes and shopping list and testimonies from people doing this detox.

I print both 3 day and 7 day plans, after short discussion decided to start with 3 days detox.  After work on Tuesday I went grocery shopping. $58 later and 5 bag full of produce I'm ready!

First drink this morning was called Morning Glory and had apples, cucumber, blueberries, grapes, kale and ginger.  It was okay. I'm not a big fan of ginger and i'd put less next time.

Lunch drink was called Sunset Passion with beet, cucumber, carrot, apple, banana, kale, lemon and lime.  I did also add flax seed after juice is ready.  It's actually for dinner, but today Alex birthday and I'm sure I'll be eating more than juice tonight.

Headache, and sleepiness - those two side effects so far.  I know it's only way to quit caffeine by going cold turkey. But it's still hard.

Happy Birthday, Alex!

Today January 15th, my youngest brother birthday.  Alex is 27 years old.  How the time is flying.  He's such a wonderful young man, very smart, such a schmoozer.  I still remember the day when parents brought him home.  It was very snowy, cold winter day and grandma was staying with us.  Alex was named not so much after my dad, it was more my other brother wish.  Even before we had him, Vlad was always asking for a brother and he pick the name.  I remember when mom had him already and end up staying at the hospital few extra days, dad was trying to change the name to something else and we had this discussion one evening. Vlad was very firm in his wish: "I want brother Sasha"  Funny how little things stuck in your memories forever.
Now we're no longer call him Sasha, and he's no longer little brother.  He's a big shot in corporation world, he's young, confident man with a huge, bright future ahead of him.

Happy Birthday Alex, may all your dream will be in accordance with God's will and your life will be full of exciting adventures.

Dr. A

Dr. Aanderud is very ambitious young man.  

I know it's very insubordinate of me talk like that. He's my boss and should be respected and such... well, I do respect him, I believe he's very knowledgeable physician and wonderful employer to work for.
It's little hard to keep in line with someone who is only year older than you. Especially when he does everything to keep relationship between employees and himself more on the friendly level.

Last year he finished his residency in Michigan, purchased our practice, moved his family to Oregon and just a week ago celebrated 6 months as a business owner. Today, I was informed that he's looking into buying another practice very soon.
Dr. Demnan (I think) with Ahoha Derm is selling,  so is Dr. Brown might be soon.  And my very ambitious employer want to talk about how it all will work out.
Yay!
I'm pleased with his ideas, but also little concerned with so much luck of quality lately.  What if we bite, more than we can chew? Right now when things fell of the hook, at least we have some sort of check and balance.  But with new clinic... who knows??

Expanding practice it's a logical thing to due, especially with new healthcare reform and all small practices closing.  I'm sure that 5 years from now Goodskin will be known all over the state.  Question is at what cost?

Sarah is in town

My friend Sarah came for a visit from ND.  We used to work together at Goodskin, and both got promoted from receptionists to back office. She's a MA and we both were trained to do Mohs.  We share birthdays and often were called twins.  Couple years ago she got married and now they had Archer. She lives in ND for last 3-4 years and we see each other 1-2 times a year.

this visit come as a surprise to her sister in law baby shower, and Monday after work, I went to her parents house.  Beforehand we agreed on having take out from Red Robin.  Since she flew in, no car is available to use, and Archer only 10 months old.  It's just easier that way. 

I came bearing burgers.
Archer is so stinking cute!!!!

she was feeding him so concoction mashed veggies looks like.  he's all smiles and moving like crazy!

it was nice to visit with her,  i miss her presence and dry humor at work. miss her confusion and happy personality.  I'm glad that we stayed friends all that time.

Teen choir

Lena's dreams always come true.

Today is the first day of the teen choir. It took her couple years, may be more, but it's happened. 
We had 9 girls and 10 boys. Out of approximately 70+ kids, we have 1/4 showed up which is a good thing.
Next week I'm thinking we'll get another 10+/- ...
Teens seems excited, get to sing a little, I think they sound well. Boys will be boys :-)

Lena chooses three songs to start with, and I think she'll tremendously enjoy leading a choir again. I was happy to be there for sure.

late night visit

Our friend Valya Lip had a surgery last week, everything went well, she's home and feeling good.
After confirmed that it's okay to stop by for a visit, Lena and I bought balloon, flowers, candy and mom's samsa went to their house late last night.

At this point, I believe they all live together, Valya, Katya, Olya, Anya, Nadya - 5 girls !!!

This was most pleasant visit, usually we end up arguing about this or that. But this went so smoothly, so relaxed... not sure why, but I'm not complaining.

As usual, we end up staying late, and talked about everything.

After that we went to see Alla, I got her flowers for Alisa birthday.  Tried her princes birthday cake and had nice visit with her. Kids were in bed, so is our brother.  Having quietly tea with sister in law was nice.

Again, went to bed late!

Alisa is 4 now

Our princes had a birthday party today.  Hard to imagine that she's 4 now.
How times fly.  I remember holding her for a first time, remember when she start walking, start talking, start getting in trouble. She's a middle child, but also only one girls in between 2 boys.  She has lot working against her, but she's a fighter and will go far!
To my young loving and beautiful niece, so delicate and gentle like a princess. For you I wish lots of happiness, days of sunshine and rainbows. May all your life be a fairy tale. No doubt, other people have nieces. But, I am confident that none of them are any where as great as mine! 

Jazzy Bagels

It's been a while since I saw Shelly Syring.  We used to work together since 2004, on and off for many years. Now she's stay-home-mom with 3 beautiful girls.

Couple weeks ago we decided to meet soon, and agreed on meeting for breakfast.  Sonja, Shelly and I met at Jazzy Bagels, - I love that place!

Majority of time were spent talking about work, and another chunk about kids.

I'm okay with that, the more they talk about kids, the less attention to the fact that I have none.  Although, it's easier now, 'cause i have Jr and Alisa to talk about :)

Crazy week

That the best I can describe this last week.  It's all started on Wednesday when Kira drop by for a visit.  Sonja, Leah, and I all went to Baja for lunch, Kira left her dog in the office.  It was a good catch up get together, but when we get back to the office unthinkable happened.
Kira gave a small package to Shelly, left little room for imagination. Two of us saw it and reported to the office manager, then talked to the doctor. 

That the short version.

In reality it was more dramatic.  I called Alex first, cause I was torn between doing right thing or ignoring the whole thing. After talking to Alex, I called Juli, she sends me to Dr. A. 

Going to him took so much energy, by the time I closed the door behind me and walk in his office I lost it. Crying my eyes out, which was so embarrassing I was barely able to talk. For unknown reason Dr A didn't investigate or confront Shelly at all. Juliann called me after hours to get an update, also was disappointed with lack of action.

Thursday morning things were so thick with tension when we start our day.
Juli went first and talked to her, then Dr A. It was very hard conversation for both of them, since Shelly didn't denied anything, but start crying and swearing up and down that she's not that type of person and that as soon as she got home, she throws the stuff away.
She talked to me too, and told me that she was framed, and hates Kira big time and very hurt by everyone thinking that she's like that. She offered to do a drug test which I think was very brave of her. But never actually did that day.

Friday morning, Juli and Dr. A didn't say a word about whole thing. Meeting went well, little tense and awkward.  Before Dr A left for the day he asked, actually told Shelly that she have to have drug test done today. according to those who were present, she didn't like that at all.  Juli called the Occ Med clinic, notified them and request an observed test. having a sister working for Occ Med, I know enough what observed test is.  My heart little broken, 'cause humiliation is huge!

As I was leaving office for the day, I run into her in hallway, she was mad! didn't say a word, just walked by.  I can understand that, I'd be mad too if I have to go through something like that. Girls said she was steaming, when she returned.

I hope for her and our sake, the results will be negative.  "cause thinking otherwise is not an option.  She made some crazy choices before, they were affection her work ethic, create some tension, but it's always was in her personal life.  This one did happen in the office and made all of us involved.  

Results will be in by Tuesday next week... i guess we shall see

Food Bank

Samantha, one of the supervisors at PBO where I used to work, texted me couple weeks ago asking if I would like to join them for Food Bank.

Oregon Food Bank is one of the volunteering projects that I absolutely loved doing while employed by Providence. Today was the day and I was hoping to see at least some familiar faces from PBO.

Arrived 10 minutes before and 6pm and first people I saw was Alyra and her son Zion.  Alyra was (as I find out later) trainer and lead problem-solver.  I really enjoyed knowing her.  Zion is just turned 8 and this is second time we're meeting at Food Bank, I was impressed that he still remember me and we had an amazing time together.  There were 8 people on the list, however only 5 showed up including me.  Sam and Todd were running late.  

We started with sorting and packing onions in bags. then moved to packing rice.  Because of Teen school on Thursday night I had to leave early, but I'm more than sure to bring teens with me next time.

It was very nice to visit with Alyra and Sam, catch up on gossip and news.  Alyra left PBO, so did Heather who was manager at the time when I was working.  Sound like many people are gone or moved somewhere else.  After listening to some of the comments I realized that I'm happy that I left.

Loyalty vs. Friendship

January 8th 2014 will be engraved in my mind forever.
That the day when I had to choose between loyalty to a friend and reporting a crime.
With a broken heart I did what I must, in the meantime I think I lost two friendships.

Vacation saga

Who would thought that booking vacation could be such a pain!!!
First mistake we made we invited too many people along.
Second mistake we have to figure things out ourselves, others not even bother with planing.
Third mistake is we never bought a package before and little hesitant to trust online sources.
Fourth mistake we can't make our mind where we want to go, Mexico? Puerto Rica or Dominican republic...
Vacation is not booked, but we've seen so many awesome places :-)

If we ever get auditing...

... we would be in such a trouble.  I got so upset today about some notes in pt charts, where notes not legibly written,  not completed or signed by other person than who who wrote the whole thing.

Frozen

Elsa and I went to see a Frozen movie tonight.  I truly like it.
It's a Disney kids movie, fairy tale about two sisters Elsa and Anna (even the names pronounced like ours) daughters of the king. Oldest Elsa has a gift of magic that brought so much unhappiness to both sisters until they both realized that love is the only strong feeling that can bring magic.
Like the songs, and talking snowman and reindeer.. and queen Elsa icicles :-)

First weekend part I

It's started on Friday, woke up with sore neck. Can't move, can't bend, can't twist.
At night had a hard time to fall asleep, end up taking a pain meds.
Went to church with stiff neck, felt as giraffe all day :-)
Natalie stop by late at night had a good catching up...

First weekend part II

My neck is doing much better, thank you very much. At least 7 hours of sleep and I'm better person lol ...
At 9:30 in the morning we were at  parking lot, meeting and greeting teens.  There were about 30 teens, plus teachers.  It was freezing cold!!!

Kids left for field trip, and we went to work in the office.  Lot of invoices, new school month and new payments due.

2014

Yay!

First day of the new year I had a horrendous headache!

Last night, we all worked, Lena got home after 8pm, and we went next door to Vladimir and Alla house.  Everybody had an amazing time, so much food, lot of kids :) I made them little Russian presents for New Year. they were happy.  Then around 11pm we left, since we had enough of noise and also we need to get our house ready for our own guests.

11:45 we were laying on the couch, watching some video about Dominican Republic.  At midnight, when clock strike 12 - both were so relaxed and sleepy.

Lipnyagovy come in around 1am, Valya and Katya - had some african tea until 3am.

Phone call from one of Lena's employee was at 6:30am and didn't quite register.  Next thing I woke up with at jolt at 10 am.  House was awfully quite, parents were at the breakfast table, Lena at work and Alex was still in bed.  I woke up with killer headache, after cup of coffee, went back to bed.  During the day watched 2 movies, both were good, played with kids, and visit our neighbors.  Alla had some yammy leftovers from last night.

Now, back to business, tomorrow board of directors meeting, and i need to get my minutes put together.

Happy New Year!