Rocket Launch Fever

It seems the big news lately is all about the impending "rocket" or "satellite" launch by North Korea. The launch should be taking place in the next day or two. I think the most irked country seems to be Japan as the rocket will be passing through their airspace. They have stated that they have dispatched a big ship or two that could shoot down any rocket or debris that may violate Japanese airspace. I guess we will have to wait and see.

J is heading to Doha in a couple weeks for a conference. An added bonus is that we have friends there who she will be able to catch up with.

I am still stoked on our Hanoi trip and the fact that we got to catch up with our friends there. Here is a link to an article in the NYT about Hanoi. It was as if the author was on our trip. We did not do everything the author did, but quite a bit. If you stand in our friends front yard you can hit the Intercontinental with a stone, or water balloon if you prefer.

I'm still getting used to traveling with a little on in tow but I'm coming around. We have plenty of friends to get advice from in the area which is nice.

In an unrelated note spring is rearing its head. We are starting to see blossoms here and there and temperatures are starting to climb into the 50's F. We are all eagerly awaiting warmer weather.

Another busy week. The school has asked me to take pictures for the school website so I got a day off to do that this week. I also took a day off after going to see Oasis on Wed. night. Although it may sound like I didn't work much this week I was very busy. I was at school on both days that I wasn't teaching and I had to write sub plans for the days I was out. Not super fun. On top of all that report cards are due.

I think J and I are going to do a triathlon with a friend in about a month. I am going to swim, J is going to bike, and our friend is going to run. I guess I better get in the pool.

Adios