Spring Break

Hi KosNet Friends

Well, before I realized, Spring break is about to end. We had final presentation of ME317A on March 14th, followed by the get together at Dutch Goose, one of Kos's favorite places. During Spring break, I tried Bikram Yoga for the first time. Wow, what an experience!!  It is so difficult. I am so bad at balancing myself and my body is so stiff. I sweat like horse, but great to have shower after that. So, even though I am not good at this, I intend to continue. Another great thing I did was short visit to Yosemite. It was truly beautiful there. I would like to share some of the pictures. Kos climbed Half Dome while he was doing his Master's degree. I was fortunate to have great weather and it was the time for beautiful wild poppies.

Wedding

Dear KosNet Friends

Today, I went to Memorial Church to attend the wedding of one of Kos's former PhD students. It is always so wonderful to see young couple full of love and dream. Yes, I do admit I got a bit emotional, but it really uplifted me. I am grateful that Kos's students still invite me to wedding. I have another wedding to attend this year.  Well, that means I have to keep my shape!!

 

Three years since Kos passed away

Dear KosNet Friends

Kos with Phil at Graduation in 1987

It is hard to believe that three years has passed since Kos passed away. It is still hard and I miss him very much, but I am grateful that I can do more things than last year and definitely far more than two years ago (including writing this Blog). So, I am making a progress. I am using every design tool Kos taught to enhance the value of my life. CVCA, Priority Matrix, Value Graph, Functional Diagram, Structure Tree etc, etc. It is true that these tools are universal. These are the tools made to design for X, including design for life. So, I am grateful that Kos left me many precious gifts.

Naomi

Kos in Death Valley in 1986

Kos in Australia in 2006