Monday, August 28, 2006

I like to clean whenever I'm upset, and I did a lot of cleaning tonight. That's my crappy sunday.

Sunday, August 27, 2006

Recently one of Peter's friends thinks it's okay to casually tell people to "go to hell". I don't think that's funny at all. It's rude and inappropriate. He should know better. I know my parents will not tolerate this kind of behavior. I think it's sad how some parents care more about their childrens' feelings than their character. I'm glad my parents weren't afriad to hurt my feelings when I was growing up and showed me plenty of tough love.

Saturday, August 26, 2006

This is a true story and it happened to a friend of my friend. My friend's friend and her son went to this zoo. Later her son went missing and everyone was searching for this little boy, who was 3. They searched for hours and finally the mother found him playing with dirt somewhere. They left the zoo shortly after. On the way home, her son was talking about this friend of his. The mother didn't pay much attention to this. At this age, it could be an imaginary friend. He continued talking about his friend the rest of the day, so finally the father decided to get to the bottom of this. So he asked his son where's this little friend of his. The son said his friend is in his backpack. When they opened his backpack, there's a baby penguin in there, still alive! The parents freaked out and called the zoo. The zoo people freaked out as well. They came and get this baby penguin right away.

Thursday, August 24, 2006

I have been having some back problem lately. This morning it was so bad that I had to call in sick for a few hours. I love stretching, but I'm not sure how much stretching is going to help this pain. I haven't gone to the doctor yet. I don't like taking medicine either, so nothing for me. It's okay! I'm a tough cookie! I was already having a shitty day because of my back pain, so when Peter told me there's only one fudgesicle left, I was screaming, "How can you do this to me? I've only had one. Why are you so selfish? ..." Peter bursted out laughing, "I was just kidding." Oh my! Did I just yell at my husband over some silly fudgesicles? I need to go to bed.

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Something that bothers me so bad is that some people can never admit when they are wrong. They can never be wrong. Even when you are not trying to be confrontational, they automatically switch on the defense mode. This is so ridiculous because most of the time it's about something so small that is not even worth mentioning. Why are people like that? It's very frustrating to work with these people. I happen to work with a few of them. Sometimes I think they are very insecure. Arrgh! I can't stand them!

Our hospital has become tabacco free for a couple months. People can't even smoke outside of the hosptial as long as they are still on the hospital ground. I personally don't care either way. It's interesting though to see some of my co-workers struggle through this. During the first month, one of the nurses I work would say she had to go move her car about the same time everyday. It's obvious she's going to her car to smoke. Why did she have to lie about that? It only made her looked worse, a smoker and a liar. Another nurse has gone as far as changing her working hours to accomodate her smoking habit. What kind of life is that when you let cigarette takes control of it?
The other day I was in the locker room getting ready for my workout, when there were a few old ladies, who just got done with their water aerbic, talking about their age. One said she's going to be 85 soon, and the others told her how great she looks being 85. Then another lady said, "I'm only 86." Haha... I hope I can be as adorable and happy as these ladies when I'm that age.

Monday, August 21, 2006

Thought of the weekend: Febreeze extra strength is essential at my work.

I hung out with Mary Ann today, finally girl. We went shopping, but we didn't do too much damage. Mary Ann bought a lot of white things. She's into white lately. Then we went to get carryout from a Chinese restaurant. She only ordered white rice, crazy lady. We will probably go to the work dinner thing next monday. There are gonna be plenty of margarita, yay!

I have noticed lately that many people at work are having money problem. Many of them are working overtime to get through. Which led me to realize that no matter at what stage we are in life, we will always have our own struggle. Some are easier to overcome than others, but somehow we always make it through. So don't give up, hang in there!

Saturday, August 19, 2006

Forgetful

The funniest thing happened at work tonight. My somewhat forgetful elderly patient put her call light on. When my nursing assistant went in and asked what she needed, I overheard her saying, "The nurse told me to put the light on when I'm done, but I forgot what I'm supposed to be done with." Haha...

Friday, August 18, 2006

Kimberly

I recently reconnected with one of my college friends Kim through myspace. Our friendship started back in the summer of 1999 if I remember correctly. Although my memory of that summer is vauge, I remember we had a lot of fun together. There's this one time, I went with her to stand in line for Red Wings tickets. I personally am not a fan of ice hockey, and had never heard of Red Wings before that. While we were waiting in line, we were interviewed by the local newspapare. When they heard that I'm from Hong Kong, the next day they had an article saying that I came all the way from China to see the Red Wings. Haha... We had lost touch since she moved away that same year. It was a pleasant surprise when she conacted me again. We have been messaging back and forth. She's living in England now with her husband and is going back to Traverse City for a visit in Dec. I'm thinking about meeting up with her there.

Thursday, August 17, 2006

Refreshed and energized

I got at least 8 hours sleep last night. Feeling refreshed and energized this morning, I'm ready to tackle another 12 hours shift.

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Lame

It was a long day at work today. My legs got real sore and ah my back, yet I somehow found the strength to go to the gym after work. So proud of myself. Then I was going to get my favorite mandarin chicken salad from Wendy's, but they ran out. So I had chicken caesar salad instead and a baked potato. See all the big decisions I have to make everyday? Aww... Simple life.

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Weekend in Minneapolis

I had a fun filled weekend visiting my friend Wing in Minneapolis and met some of her college friends, Tintin, Benedict, and his gf Jenny. I forgot how much fun it is to hang out with Hong Kong people. It was homey being with them. They were the antidote to my homesickness. All weekend I was speaking in cantonese, ate plenty of good asian cuisine, and played the popular chinese game mahjong. It's the most fun I have had for a long time. Wing's friends were very nice to me and made me feel welcomed. Canoeing at Taylor's Fall was fun. Apparently I forgot all my canoeing skill. There were 5 of us, so Wing, Tintin and I were in the same canoe. I sat in the middle of the most because Wing had never canoed before, so I let her had most of the fun. I got wet a few times from her paddling. I hope we can do it again sometime soon. Peter didn't go with me this time, and I think it worked out okay. Being as great of a husband as he is, he never once complains about my friends and I speaking in cantonese in front of him. Although he doesn't mind not being able to understand and join in our conversations, I know it can get really boring. Other than that, I love traveling with him.

Saturday, August 05, 2006

Tennis

It was a nice day out today. Although it rained in the morning, it stopped by afternoon and stayed sunny the rest of the day. We went to the farmers market this morning trying to get to the Two Sisters Pantry stand. It's my third attempt. I spoke on the phone with one of the sisters this week and she said they would be at the farmers market this saturday. When I found out they left early because of the rain, I was disappointed. I was supposed to get some stuff for one of the girls at work too.

I was supposed to work for Mary Ann today from 3-7 but I was cancelled. Yay! I didn't work that much this week. I have signed up some extra shifts in the following weeks to make it up. Then I decided to play tennis. I've never played before, so we went to K-mart to get the cheapest racket they got. Peter took me to this hidden tennis court, probably didn't want me to embarrasse him. Haha... Yes, I sucked, but I don't care. We had plenty of laughter though. I was running like a dork. Peter thought it was cute. Hehe... Peter said if I play couple more times, then I can get the pink racket I orginally wanted.

Friday, August 04, 2006

Rediscovering my tune

I have been practicing piano lately. I had abandoned piano for quite some times now, and my fingers have completely betrayed me. They don't move like they once did. They don't listen to me anymore. It's like we are strangers again. After practicing for a little while, they started to dance again, but still very sluggish. Even my piano is acting up. It sounds like it has a cold. It needs to be tuned.