Pikake & Pearls: Helen & Randy’s Website

Today Helen and I were walking through Chinatown, on our way to eat some wontun duck yee-mein soup, and we were strategizing about what the next few days would have to accomplish, since we’re leaving soon for Hawaii. We were both pretty excited to get things done, but it seemed like Helen was really anxious—which I figured out later, makes a lot more sense.

As we pondered over our twin bowls of yee-mein, I realized she thought that today (Saturday) is Sunday, and that tomorrow (Sunday) would be Monday.  I blurted out, “damn! that’s why you’re confused… You need a calendar!!” And just as I said those words, the waitress behind us replied, “[something in Cantonese] … Cal-en-da?” Helen and I looked confusedly at each other and then said, “Yes, Calendar.” The waitress held up a finger to say ‘wait a moment’, as she dashed off behind the counter that sells char siu and roast duck. She emerged a minute later with a new calendar, wrapped in a shopping bag, and ready for its new owner. 

Maybe next time I should blurt out, “Damn! You need a million dollars—or at least a free bowl of wontun noodle soup.”

… until the BIG DAY.  But what we’re really excited about is counting down the number of days until we’re actually on the plane to go “home”…. THREE!!   Our final three days in Boston will be jammed packed with things to do and tying up loose ends: teaching, pops gigs, purchasing sash fabric, building up publicity for WAITIKI, packing, charging batteries, and updating this blog.   Yes, we will be sure to include you in every step of the way.  We picked up our wedding bands today, and they are surely stunning, well-made in every way by the Boston Ring and Gem (aka BRAG).  Along with this great find, we managed to walk into the first fabric store we saw in Chinatown, and picked two possible colors for our groomsmen sashes.  The wedding party will look spectacular, so you’ll have to wait and see.  This has been a very productive day indeed.  Let the holiday parties begin!