obituary

Geliebt und
unvergessen

Meine Kräfte sind am Ende,
nimm mich, Herr, in deine Hände.

In Liebe und Dankbarkeit nehmen wir Abschied von meinem Ehemann,
unserem lieben Vater, Schwiegervater und herzensguten Opa
Karlheinz Schopbach
* 1. 3. 1949 † 1. 7. 2009

In stiller Trauer
Medy Schopbach
Oscar Umali und Familie
Esmeralda Mc Carroll und Familie
sowie alle Angehörigen

Die Trauerfeier findet am Montag, dem 6. Juli 2009, um 14.00 Uhr in der
Friedhofshalle statt. Die Urnenbeisetzung ist zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt
im engsten Familienkreis.

tid bits

Summer is here and kids are done with school. Alexis had her graduation ceremony yesterday and will be entering her Junior year (middle school) in September. I'm both excited and anxious at the same time. She's growing up too fast. She'll be in high school before I know it. Then she'll be off to college. *sigh*. She wants to be a teacher someday. She's aware that teachers don't get paid a whole lot of money and don't often get the recognition they deserve. She said she's not after the money, nor fame. She wants to make a difference in a child's life. Her eyes sparkle when she talks about how fulfilling it will be to make a positive and lasting impact to her (future) students. And I couldn't agree more. My child has a good head on her shoulders and I couldn't be prouder. I encourage and support her, just like a mother should.

Speaking of vacation, we haven't really planned anything grand this summer. We will be going to Toronto and Chicago in July to visit some family and friends, and we might hit up Washington DC in August. We're also considering the possibility of Outer Banks rentals for a change. Too bad I only have 22 days leave (plus the 10 Federal holidays) this year. Compared to the 30 days I used to get in Germany, I feel a bit cheated. Oh well, I guess you can't have it all.

future American idol

Unstoppable jaws

I weighed myself this morning and I'm too embarrassed to share what my scale tells me. Hint. 20. lbs. over. weight. I don't look fat, but I'm starting to feel uncomfortable. I'm to a point where I'm looking for the best diet pills on the market. I refuse to buy new clothes to accommodate my new fuller figure. I'm still hoping to go back to my old weight and fit in my old clothes. I have a lot of office clothes I can wear if only I lose a bit "cargo" in my mid-section.

Anyway, nuff said. I'm going on a diet tomorrow. Meantime, I'm going to devour the baby back ribs, corn on the cob, baked potatoes with sour cream we're having for dinner tonight.