Durant embraces Jackson, Game 4 vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Dear basketball fans!!!  

The playoffs make emotions run high for not only players but fans!  Last night, as the buzzer sounded to end game 4 of the western conference round one playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies, I got teary eyed when I saw Durant and Westbrook embrace Jackson!!!!   The embraces were a thank you for saving us from another loss, we couldn't have done it without you, an I am proud of you and you're amazing moment.  

I love sports!  I love them for the fact that when an opponent challenges you to push yourself further and questions your ability to be better than you think you are, you have to ask yourself, "Can I do this?"   And you show them and yourself that you are a superhero!

Hoping that OKC wins on Tuesday,
My-Linh      

P.S. Two weeks ago the spring softball season started.  I was playing left field and the second person up hits a line drive toward my left and I ran after it with full speed and caught it while my momentum ran into the fence.  I didn't get hurt and the ball was still in my glove.  During the rest of the game, I got compliments galore which made me smile.  Maybe this is a sliver of what Jackson was feeling.

To those who enjoy tapas,

Lately, I haven't been cooking since my boyfriend loves to cook!  I am usually the one who cooks fried egg sandwiches for breakfast every morning.  

Well, today I decided that I needed to cook something other than fried egg sandwiches!  Cooking activates the right side of your brain which I can't get enough of.  This summer, I am headed to Spain and I am inspired by their invention of tapas.  

On the menu: First, was toasted Arizmendi garlic focaccia paired with artichoke tapenade, assorted olives and soft cheese.   Second, bacon wrapped dates filled with Manchego cheese.  Next, shrimp ceviche with avocado, jalapeño, red onion and cilantro.  Lastly, was going to be stir fried red onion and marinated pork but we got full from the previous tapas!  A few glasses of pinot noir went well with the dishes.  

I had such a fun time cooking.  I miss it.  Sometimes it's hard to fit things in but you have to or else you'll go insane.  

Can't wait for more cooking,
My-Linh



P.S. The wedding toast went well with much success!!!  Folks approached me and generously said that it was heartwarming and funny.  Someone even mentioned that it should be on youtube but luckily no one recorded it.  What a relief after two weeks of stressing about it!