Xmas in New York 2005

We arrived by Train on Christmas Day only to find out the city is deserted. No restaurants were open and we ended up eating hots dogs as our Xmas dinner. Definitely a Xmas to be remembered! 

Outdoor games

We learned a lot of games and everyone participated and had fun. 

Girl Scout Day at Goose and Duck Ranch

We hiked and play a lot of outdoor games. The highlight of the day was the bon fire and the makings of S'mores! Mmm.. 

Easter 2006

15-20 kids running around to get as much candy as they could. 

Easter Egg Hunt - Yosemite 2006

The Von Lewinsky's organized a neighborhood easter egg hunt around the Garden. They hid small toys and chocolate and sweets all over the place and the kids had a ball! 

Playing Thumbwar with Uncle Steve

Emily loves to play thumbwar and Uncle Steve made very good company. We went to Danshui - they have great Chinese food. 

Playing Basketball on the sea

Derek playing a pickup game on the ship. 

Cruise to Malaysia

We took the Star Cruise from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur and back during the 2006 May Holidays. The Star Cruiser was a huge hotel on water and we ran around doing different things for a few days. We were very happy to be done and had a land vacation in Singapore and then Sentosa. 

Kayaking in Singapore

Trying hard to get the kayak back to shore. 

Luge at Sentosa

The last we luged was in New Zealand when the kids were younger. This time we went up and down so many times all on our own. 

Singapore Sentosa - May 2006

At the Shangri-La Resort in Sentosa after the cruise to Malaysia. For whatever odd reason, the kids love pool food. We watched with amazement as our server showed up our food on a tray wearing roller blades! 

Mom's Bday

Thanks to Paula and John who didn't forget my birthday. We celebrated with a nice meal at the Capital Club with a fantastic chocolate mouse cake. 

SEP Graduation

This program is truly excellent. The professors were first rate and the classmates were all very inspiring and fun to be with. We were well taken care of in everyway. I'm working hard to stay connected with my classmates. Sadly I find myself not making any new friends as I get older so I truly treasure the friendship I made at Stanford. 

Overlooking Golden Gate Bridge

Here we are posing at a lookout point overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. I was the designated driver and we had great conversations in the car about the guys of the program. 

SEP Ladies

The 17 ladies of the 2006 SEP program bonded quickly. We had ladies outings and shared many of out experiences with each other. My favorite thing was the wine tasting and visiting Kim's house at Stinson Beach. 

Biking to Half moon bay

Guido took me to bike 25 km to the lake by Half Moon Bay - this was a great orientation and start of my summer fitness program. Guido came with everything even a bottle of water and suntan lotion! It was wonderful not having to worry about things about a change! 

Fitness at 6am

In addition to academic work, we also had fitness trainers who came daily at 6am to workout with us. I worked up enough stamina through the program to join the running group toward the end and on the last Sunday, ran the 6km to the Dish with two friends. I got myself into great physical shape this summer... Hard to keep up though... 

Stanford Tour

The first thing we did as a group was the campus tour where we learned about the history and architecture and the layout of the place we would call home for the summer. 

Schwab Residential Center

This would be home for me for the summer of 2006. Derek and Emily came to visit and also attended sports camps at Stanford. It's a summer to remember. I love Stanford! 

Europe Party

These classmates came out of their shells during the Europe party. There was a European Idol competition and groups dressed up as ABBA, the Beatles and Oltmann came out in drags with wigs and heavy makeup. It was so out of character for these CEOs and executives of companies, however, it was just what's needed at the time! 

Mexican party

At the Mexican Party with Professor and Mrs. Walter Bortz, Sus and Jim. Prof Bortz is 76 years old and still full of live and fun. He continues to ran a marathon a year. I hope to be as fun and as fit as he and Mrs. Bortz when I'm that age! Jim bid and won the Olympics package I offered at part of the Charity Auction so I will be hosting his family in August of 2008. Sus is one of my favorite ladies - always cheerful and fun. 

America Party

We all dressed up as cow boys and girls for the America party. We had a big Barbecue of hot dogs, Cheeseburgers and nice music. The evening entertainment was a lot of drinking and gambling. 

Japanese Wine Ceremony

The Evening started with a Wine Ceremony where Professor Burgelman and members of the Japan team broke the cover of the wine especially made for our class. People then line up with their wine glasses to fill up and toast with one another. We then had Thai dancers, Bollywood disco followed by an evening of Karaoke. Chef Raul outdid himself and outsourced to bring delicacies from all corners of Asia starting with a roast suckling pig, sushi, Chinese food, Indian curry. Dennis even sent special spices from his golf club in Singapore and we had Singaporean and Malaysian soup made. It was a great evening and celebration of our time spent in Stanford. 

Asia Party

Ahmed and I were the emcees for the absolute best party. It was fun for all the family members as well. 

Organization Behaviour

I learned something in this class. We saw the gorilla video and no ONE saw the big gorilla who walked across the screen. Also discussions and film on how people behaved when they role played had a lasting impact.