Peg’s Journal

I had a really exciting weekend! Being the big-mouth that I am, I can hardly believe I was able to keep quiet all this time. Now, it’s safe to announce that my BFF is going to have a BABY!!! :mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

I flew up Friday night. Tony picked me up and we met up with Wil, Bett, Chew, and his friends for a late night nosh at Straits Cafe and drinks at V Bar. I never had the opportunity to experience the nightlife at Santana Row…and it was very interesting (to say the least). Normally I would be saying, “damn, I feel old”…but this time was an exception. After grabbing a corner booth and settling in, we realized the crowd was much older, and very random…almost as if we stumbled upon someone’s company party.
Drunk people are fun to watch. The couple sitting on the couch next to me were deeply engaged in tonsil-hockey. I’m not a prude, but I’m not used to seeing so much PDA since my college years. Then their female friend (lady #2) returned…and she straight straddled the guy, and then they began making out. WTH?! Did I mention that they were ugly unattractive? Yeah, the two women resembled a homelier version of my old chinese school teacher, and the fella looked like the goofy roommate of Hugh Grant in “Notting Hill”. *bite lip* It was not pretty, but we couldn’t help but stare. We watched as lady #2 stumbled from men to men flirting, falling onto our coffee table, knocking over drinks and votives, as lady #1 tried her hand at damage control. At one point, lady #1 slapped lady #2 on the cheek and scolded her in chinese for drinking too much. HAHAHAHA! Ahhhh, good times.

Saturday, we had Bett & Chew’s baby shower. It was such a joyous event: beautiful venue, glowing parents-to-be, proud family and friends, yummy food and desserts, fun games, and so many cute gifts for the lil’ peanut. I’m really beside myself with excitement and happiness! I can’t wait till the little guy is born…I’ve already forewarned Bett, but I’m going to spoil the baby rotten!

The shower was such a great success. I had so much fun. It’s always great spending a day with my girls! A warm heartfelt THANKS and big HUGS to Sarah, Ivy, Wil, and Em for all your hard work! I love you guys!

After the shower, we hung out with Sarah for a while before heading into the City for dinner at Houstons with Chew and his friends.

a warm welcome home by my kiddies

I flew back early on Sunday. After Aric and the kiddies picked me up, we went straight to my father-in-law and Netty’s. We had lunch with Aric’s grandmother, went grocery shopping, and hung out till after dinner.

It was such a treat having a weekend ALL to myself…in NorCal again (two weekends in a row), seeing my folks, being with my girlfriends, sharing a bed with my little sister, and generally having a grand time.

Aric and the kiddies had the option of going with me, but they chose to stay so they wouldn’t miss out on Karis’ birthday party. Fun had by all.