Cessna experience- Guest Blogger

Over the last few days, I was tending to a business assignment at my former college (Southern Illinois University at Carbondale). To save travel time, I chose to fly in. To do that I have to fly from St. Louis to Williamson County Regional Airport, Marion. Little did I know they have switched airline (From Great Lakes Airlines to Cape Air). Great Lakes was using the fleet similar to the one below a year ago.

Beechcraft 1900

Fast forward to the future, here is the fleet that ferried me to Marion, a Cessna model 402.

An airline staff loading the bags under the plane and on the wings

The pilots

Could you spot the similar instrument that is used in the car? Hint: Very useful if you are lost

About to land (See the landing strip)

Needless to say it was not a bad experience as related by the president of our communication agency. It was a bit bumpy but overall not a bad ride. If you have not had the chance of flying a Cessna, I strongly suggest you try it. At least now I can say I have ridden the smallest plane in my life.

Happy Belated Mother's Day

This year is a special Mother's Day celebration. It was Serene's first mother's day. We had lunch at East Japanese restaurant together with grandma. Brandon was with us alright (sleeping). Anyway, happy belated mother's day to all the mothers out there.

Here is one just for Serene.

Happy belated mother's day mommy from Brandon

In Memory of Edie Summey (Feb 11, 1941 - May 1, 2010) - Guest blogger

I cannot believe Edie has left us. It felt like it was just yesterday I was with her chatting away on the phone. For those who didn't know her, she was my professor's wife (Dr. John Summey). Edie was a like a mother to me. She taught me a lot of things about life and how to live life as well. Instead of remembering her in a sad way, I rather remember her during happier times when she visited us back in 2004.

You will be truly missed by everyone (Serene, Adrian, Brandon and our family)

May you rest in peace.

West New York (2004 visit)

Savoring Malaysian delicacies at Satay in Hoboken

Han Ah Reum at Little Ferry (Korean grocery store)