Bopcha Blog

Hello To Everyone:



Thank you so so much for the many birthday songs. It really made my day. It is so nice to get all that attention. I cherish those moments.



It sounds like you have all been hearing about the Philadelphia heat. Well just want to let you know that it is as bad as it sounds!!! Truly! My office situation has been really interesting. Without knowing it, my workplace (only my office) has integrated a "fitness" program into my workday. What has happened is that since they can not seem to repair the coolness/air conditioning issues in my office, they have brought in a huge industrial cooler that looks like it is from outer space (Alex and Sid would love it for its aesthetics). It has a huge tube that looks more like a tunnel and it is supposed to be attached to the ceiling to suck the hot air out. I should point out though that the tube has come out several times. I got inpatient with the Facilities person so I fixed it myself. Since my office is next to the cafe, I was able to "borrow" this strong plastic container that carries milk and I blocked the tube in the ceiling with it so that it can not fall out. The outer space device then has two smaller tubes that stick out of the middle and also look like something that is going to be used to blast into space - this is where the cold air comes out.



But the fitness part comes in where I have to empty this big heavy water tank every few hours so that the device does not shut off. Seriously I do! Luckily I have the good fortune of being located in an impressive place like right next to the hospital cafe so I have a sink nearby. So several times a day, get to lift the heavy tank and dump out the water into the cafe sink. Now I don't need to go to the gym to do weights. See employers always complain about how expensive it would be to incorporate fitness programs into the workplace. But we are just much more efficient than most, we engage everyone in the process of cooling offices, and as a result there are many secondary benefits. I am a living example of that.



My arms will be so strong by the end of the summer and it has all been accomplished without me even leaving my office. I know this is a really long story, but this is the short of it - I did not even fill you in on all the events leading up to the School being kind enough to bring in this highly practical device. By the way this object that is "cooling" my office has the added benefit of being a noise maker. So I have that nice numbing, buzzing, humming sound going ALL DAY. I think this is part of the fitness agenda - the noise was intended to create the same affects as that of Yoga. Again all these health benefits acquired while sitting in my office and working.



Impressed yet?





Yesterday I got to see Nina and Alex. My sister, the kids and I headed to my mother's. Nina put a dress on her bunny and brought it to my mother's. Alex brought his bunny too. I know it sounds really insane but it was actually really cute and quite comical I should add. It is really cute to see how protective and concerend Alex is for Nina. I fill you in on the details some other time. Yesterday Alex asked me if in Oregon I had ever seen a type of bug never seen on the East Coast. He is fascinated with bugs. He asked me if bees were considered insects. I said I did not think so but I could not explain why.

In his expertise on bugs, he explained that insects wings fold inward and that is how you classify insects. Did you all know that? Actually I am sure lots of you in the family already knew that. I on the other hand did not.



In closing, I also think of everyone in Corvallis and always try to think positive thoughts. I hope the weather is becoming more summer like so you can all enjoy some sunshine. I plan to come out soon, probably in a week and a half.



My family here asks about you all the time Bopcha as well as all the siblings. They send lots of love and hugs to all.



Sandra







Love to you all.



Sandra