Today is mom's birthday. I called her a few times last night, but she never answered. Then she called me back an hour later and I got to wish her a very happy birthday.
I also talked to Hui Fang on MSN before I went to bed. She was having a difficult time deciding whether to go through with her surgery next month or not. A friend of hers took her clothes to someone, who looked at or examined her clothes and told her friend to tell her not to have the surgery this year. I know, I didn't quite understand it either. That person sounded like a special kind of a psychic or fortune teller. It was clear she took his words very seriously. So I said if she truly was not ready, she should take care of her body now and visit her doctor every month for the rest of the year. When January finally comes, I told her, she can do it then. She liked my idea.
I called mom again this morning to tell her about HF's condition and her interest in starting an online shopping site and that she might call her for suggestions. Mom was sympathetic and enthusiastic about talking to HF. I don't know if it's a good idea to introduce them. Dad got HF a job years ago at his friend's company, and ended up causing her much grief and resentment towards her boss, who happened to be my dad's friend. Also, mom isn't the most reliable person I know. I wonder if this will turn out badly. Let's hope not.
23 April 2008
22 April 2008
Crowded
Today the gym was extra crowded. I walked in and was surprised that there were at least 7 people waiting in line for one of the elliptical machines. I decided to go downstairs and do the other stuff first. And it happened again! The weight area was packed with people too. Note to self: Tuesday has become a busy busy night at the gym.
I can't say I was very motivated today. I felt SLOW. Then I saw some of the guys at the gym who were in great shape and wondered what their regime was like. That actually helped me. I turned my "move dial" to ON. There was this fit dude who had tattoos on his arms and his back. He wore a wife-beater and he looked like a mean, tough, bad-ass pornstar / rockstar. I wonder if he has an office job, eats any carbs, or ever smiles. He sure doesn't look like an average 9 - 5 person on the street. Probably a gardener? Or a gangster?
S.O.M. was there today too. Fortunately I found a machine far far away from his sweaty ass. I am sorry, I just can't stand his smell. I'm sure he' a nice man. No I don't intend to find out if he truly is nice. I just prefer to keep my distance whenever I'm in rather close proximity to him.
I was feeling slow, then somewhat motivated, then envious, and finally, relieved. A typical day at the gym.
I can't say I was very motivated today. I felt SLOW. Then I saw some of the guys at the gym who were in great shape and wondered what their regime was like. That actually helped me. I turned my "move dial" to ON. There was this fit dude who had tattoos on his arms and his back. He wore a wife-beater and he looked like a mean, tough, bad-ass pornstar / rockstar. I wonder if he has an office job, eats any carbs, or ever smiles. He sure doesn't look like an average 9 - 5 person on the street. Probably a gardener? Or a gangster?
S.O.M. was there today too. Fortunately I found a machine far far away from his sweaty ass. I am sorry, I just can't stand his smell. I'm sure he' a nice man. No I don't intend to find out if he truly is nice. I just prefer to keep my distance whenever I'm in rather close proximity to him.
I was feeling slow, then somewhat motivated, then envious, and finally, relieved. A typical day at the gym.
21 April 2008
Bad knee & Sleeplessness
Today I checked my visa balance and finally, FINALLY, Macy's refunded the e-card I mistakenly ordered for Jen. That was a good start this morning.
At work I was asked to start making a new email advertisement. I found time inbetween test-runs to check on job ads and sent my resume to one company. There were two other places that I was interested in applying, but one's email box got full and the other job was no longer available when I was ready to send. It just shows there are lots of job seekers out there. Must have determination and patience patience patience.
My left knee was hurting today and I didn't sleep well last night. I am not sure if the two were related. I was tossing and turning all night last night, and couldn't do it anymore. I finally woke up for good at 5 am this morning. I credited Dave's birthday party for my sleeplessness. I guess I was still excited over the whole event even when it was over hours ago when I went to bed. It was definitely a great dinner party, old and new friends, laughs and surprises, too joyful for sleeping! But that doesn't explain my knee. Oh well, I still went to the gym and it was fine afterwards.
At work I was asked to start making a new email advertisement. I found time inbetween test-runs to check on job ads and sent my resume to one company. There were two other places that I was interested in applying, but one's email box got full and the other job was no longer available when I was ready to send. It just shows there are lots of job seekers out there. Must have determination and patience patience patience.
My left knee was hurting today and I didn't sleep well last night. I am not sure if the two were related. I was tossing and turning all night last night, and couldn't do it anymore. I finally woke up for good at 5 am this morning. I credited Dave's birthday party for my sleeplessness. I guess I was still excited over the whole event even when it was over hours ago when I went to bed. It was definitely a great dinner party, old and new friends, laughs and surprises, too joyful for sleeping! But that doesn't explain my knee. Oh well, I still went to the gym and it was fine afterwards.
20 April 2008
Movies
I saw two good movies this weekend. I didn't expect either to be great, and they both surpassed my expectations.
Forgetting Sarah Mashall seems like another silly comedy. It is anything but. Everyone can relate to a bad breakup and this movie shows how two likable leads face, deal and move on from such a mess with honesty and humor. Yes the humor at times are raunchy and crude, that does not mean the film is any less truthful or effective as a romantic comedy. The acting is good, the characters are well-written, and the story is often hilarious, sometimes moving, and definitely relate-able. It was a good time from the beginning to end.
Forbidden Kingdom unites Jackie Chan and Jet Li for the first time. I grew up watching Jackie Chan's action comedies and later followed most of Jet Li's films too. I had mixed feelings when I heard the movie was being made. Their American films have not been that good and putting them together, well I just don't know. PK already saw it on Friday and wrote his own review, so I had some confidence when I went into the theater. The movie, is definitely entertaining, and made for teens (or kids). Jackie has the funniest, better lines of the two, and the fight between them is amazing. It's long overdue and totally deserving a high recommendation for any Jackie or Jet Li fans.
Tonight's Dave's big night. I am preparing the presents and will go to the restaurant early to get the event started. What a weekend :)
Forgetting Sarah Mashall seems like another silly comedy. It is anything but. Everyone can relate to a bad breakup and this movie shows how two likable leads face, deal and move on from such a mess with honesty and humor. Yes the humor at times are raunchy and crude, that does not mean the film is any less truthful or effective as a romantic comedy. The acting is good, the characters are well-written, and the story is often hilarious, sometimes moving, and definitely relate-able. It was a good time from the beginning to end.
Forbidden Kingdom unites Jackie Chan and Jet Li for the first time. I grew up watching Jackie Chan's action comedies and later followed most of Jet Li's films too. I had mixed feelings when I heard the movie was being made. Their American films have not been that good and putting them together, well I just don't know. PK already saw it on Friday and wrote his own review, so I had some confidence when I went into the theater. The movie, is definitely entertaining, and made for teens (or kids). Jackie has the funniest, better lines of the two, and the fight between them is amazing. It's long overdue and totally deserving a high recommendation for any Jackie or Jet Li fans.
Tonight's Dave's big night. I am preparing the presents and will go to the restaurant early to get the event started. What a weekend :)
18 April 2008
Checking houses
I had some time at work this morning and was reading random news articles. I came across this one about buying houses. I thought, "Oh I wonder if the prices in my area are any cheaper?"
I went to Movoto.com and typed in the cities I was interested in and found a few that I thought were cheap. I looked at their maps and locations, checked out the specs and photos, and fantasized about owning a house. I saw one that was a 3 bedroom house and cost only $300,000! There was only one picture of it posted, a front view of the house, but I made up everything else in my head.
I started to imagine how nice it would be to live there. How convenient it would be to commute from that house to my new job.
Then it hit me. I don't have a new, or better paying job. I don't have any savings. And I don't have this and that and that and THAT.
I closed that browser window and went back to work.
17 April 2008
The weekend is almost here
I am happy the weekend is almost here. However I am worried one last piece of Dave's present is not going to make it before the big day. Sigh. Nothing I can do at this point, it is on the way, and if it's late, he'll get it next week.
The gift drama that started with Jen continues. Macy's still hasn't refunded my account. I check the visa balance online every morning. Their phone representative said that they had just finalized the credit on Tuesday and might take up to 10 days to see it on my account. That's just great. Sigh.
Job search is going well. No I have not heard or got anything solid back. The hunt is going to be at least a couple of months. I am prepared if it's going to drag on even longer. Yes I am glad I didn't quit my current job, so I can still pay my rent.
The weekend is almost here, but I am not feeling too settled. Many things are still up in the air, and plus, Dave's birthday is going to be exciting. After his big day, it will be months before I do any more gift shopping for anyone. Thank goodness!
The gift drama that started with Jen continues. Macy's still hasn't refunded my account. I check the visa balance online every morning. Their phone representative said that they had just finalized the credit on Tuesday and might take up to 10 days to see it on my account. That's just great. Sigh.
Job search is going well. No I have not heard or got anything solid back. The hunt is going to be at least a couple of months. I am prepared if it's going to drag on even longer. Yes I am glad I didn't quit my current job, so I can still pay my rent.
The weekend is almost here, but I am not feeling too settled. Many things are still up in the air, and plus, Dave's birthday is going to be exciting. After his big day, it will be months before I do any more gift shopping for anyone. Thank goodness!
16 April 2008
Losing sleep
For the last few days I have been losing sleep. My bathroom door, or this specific corner, suddenly starts to make a sharp chirping noise after 1 or 2 o'clock in the morning. At first I wasn't sure if the sound came from the outside or inside of my apartment, but after being woken up more than once and carefully investigating the source of that noise, I discovered it was originated in my bathroom.
It's creepy. Because I can't see what it is exactly that has been making that chirping noise every early morning. I only know it's probably in the door, or by the door, or under the tile beneath the door. Somewhere somehow in that corner of the bathroom lives a creature that enjoys singing out loud, or rather, disrupting my sleep regularly. I would get out of the bed, walk into the bathroom, shake or hit the door, wait for the noise to stop, and go back to sleep. Then Mr. Chirp would pick up right where it left off and started to "sing" again. It could really drive me crazy.
Dave and Jose said it wouldn't live that long. Let's hope so. I really like my sleep. Whatever it is, please move, or die. Thanks.
It's creepy. Because I can't see what it is exactly that has been making that chirping noise every early morning. I only know it's probably in the door, or by the door, or under the tile beneath the door. Somewhere somehow in that corner of the bathroom lives a creature that enjoys singing out loud, or rather, disrupting my sleep regularly. I would get out of the bed, walk into the bathroom, shake or hit the door, wait for the noise to stop, and go back to sleep. Then Mr. Chirp would pick up right where it left off and started to "sing" again. It could really drive me crazy.
Dave and Jose said it wouldn't live that long. Let's hope so. I really like my sleep. Whatever it is, please move, or die. Thanks.
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