I just finished the triology. I bought the first book on Friday after work and it captivated. I thought about just waiting until pay day to buy the next two books, by Sunday after Easter luncheon at Grandma Archer's, I went to Powells Books in Beaverton and bought the other two books in the triology.
I finished the last one today. Well, I finished it about an hour and a half ago. It is amazing. I had to go onto the author's website and comment. It has been a while that a book had so captured my attention like that. It had magic, fighting, intrigue, love, and a whole ensemble of characters that I liked. I love it when you can also love the secondary characters as much as you love the main character.
Sometimes you end of liking one or the other more.
Lance is at his friend, Shawnie's, place right now and Dixie is with him. It would have been nice to have some company but at least I know he'll be home eventually. It is actually nice that he wasn't here when I got home. Today was quite a work day and I was in an irritable mood. Lately it feels like there is something going on with him or maybe it is just me.
Last night while eating dinner, I told Lance that his mom had inquired about children. Specifically, when are we going to have children. It was because she was talking to Mel who said that she and her boyfriend were trying to have another baby but having a hard time about it. She wanted to know from Lance's mom if I wanted children.
Not until I'm 30 and older. I know some people think that that is too old but really...it is when you're most sure of yourself and most settled. Besides, there is no rush to bring another child into the world when you, yourself, are still trying to find your place in the world.
In any case, Lance told me that he'll marry me after his has his child support all figured out and caught up. In return, I told him that I'd like to be married when we have a baby and he whole heartedly agreed. I don't want to be another statistic and be a single mom or have a child out of wedlock. Although if it were to happen, it happens but if I can help, I'd like to go the traditional route.
In any case...I think I'm going to shower and play some video games. I feel...still a little irritable but at least it is nice to have some alone time.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Getting Hit On
I have a tendency to get flustered when I get hit on. Well, let me correct that. When I get hit on and I'm aware of that, I get flustered. I don't get hit on a lot or maybe I do, I'm just not interested so I don't pay attention to that sort of thing. In any case...
One night, we went to a friend's house for a midnight BBQ of which we did not partake in the food because, well, Lance had a gig at midnight and they didn't start cooking the food until 11pm. We were there at 9pm and there wasn't anything made yet. At this house, there were a few people that we met, one of them was a lesbian who I thought reminded me a lot of our Arizona friend, Steve. Same coloring, same mannerism of speech.
She said that it was her last weekend in Portland so she was going to go club hopping but would stop at the party later to see Lance play.
She came and since I was the only person she knew, albeit we just met that night, she started chatting with me. It turned a little awkward for me the moment she started scooting in closer and talking about her relationship. How she and her girlfriend have a great relationship but they have a "don't ask, don't tell" policy. And every time she alluded to wanting to hook up with another girl, she would, in the same breath, declare her love for her girlfriend. Her girlfriend was going to school in Alaska, she in New Mexico. I know.
I thought maybe I was just imagining things and then I would scoot a little to give us some space. She would talk and scoot closer. It was then that I thought, ok, the boobs keep brushing against my arm, something is going on.
Ugh!
Even if it had been a guy, I would still act the same. It was the hinting at hooking up and still protesting faithfulness and love to her significant other that raised the flag. Her body language confirmed it. I was uncomfortable.
One night, we went to a friend's house for a midnight BBQ of which we did not partake in the food because, well, Lance had a gig at midnight and they didn't start cooking the food until 11pm. We were there at 9pm and there wasn't anything made yet. At this house, there were a few people that we met, one of them was a lesbian who I thought reminded me a lot of our Arizona friend, Steve. Same coloring, same mannerism of speech.
She said that it was her last weekend in Portland so she was going to go club hopping but would stop at the party later to see Lance play.
She came and since I was the only person she knew, albeit we just met that night, she started chatting with me. It turned a little awkward for me the moment she started scooting in closer and talking about her relationship. How she and her girlfriend have a great relationship but they have a "don't ask, don't tell" policy. And every time she alluded to wanting to hook up with another girl, she would, in the same breath, declare her love for her girlfriend. Her girlfriend was going to school in Alaska, she in New Mexico. I know.
I thought maybe I was just imagining things and then I would scoot a little to give us some space. She would talk and scoot closer. It was then that I thought, ok, the boobs keep brushing against my arm, something is going on.
Ugh!
Even if it had been a guy, I would still act the same. It was the hinting at hooking up and still protesting faithfulness and love to her significant other that raised the flag. Her body language confirmed it. I was uncomfortable.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Pirates
The captain that was captured last week by Somalian pirates was rescued when Navy Seal snipers took out three of the pirates. I am so glad to hear that he is okay and that he was safe. I almost feared that the pirates would do away with him. In today's CNN news, Somalian pirates have declared that they will call all French and American sailors that they take hold. To this, I say: Are you freakin' nuts!
I really can't imagine that American sailors will sail unprotected now. The time for these pirates is nearing an end.
I really can't imagine that American sailors will sail unprotected now. The time for these pirates is nearing an end.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Sometimes patients are so distressing. Sometimes they are just aggravating. Sometimes they're just very nice and for those, I will bend over backwards and do my darnest.
Yesterday, I received a call from a patient who had missed her April 1 appointment. After I made her follow up appointment, she started crying. I asked her if she was okay. She started spilling her guts and told me that she started using heroin again because she doesn't have pain medication to manage the pain. I feel sorry for her but on the other hand, if she didn't abuse the system and keep her appointments with her primary care doctor, she would have someone to care for her.
Sometimes I feel like we're stuck. You want to help these patients but you also don't want to have them depend on you ALL THE TIME.
Best get back to work.
Yesterday, I received a call from a patient who had missed her April 1 appointment. After I made her follow up appointment, she started crying. I asked her if she was okay. She started spilling her guts and told me that she started using heroin again because she doesn't have pain medication to manage the pain. I feel sorry for her but on the other hand, if she didn't abuse the system and keep her appointments with her primary care doctor, she would have someone to care for her.
Sometimes I feel like we're stuck. You want to help these patients but you also don't want to have them depend on you ALL THE TIME.
Best get back to work.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Continuation
At the retirement party, I realized that Lance is like my Dad. Even though he was supposed to relax and enjoy the show, Daddy found himself in charge of making sure the food was set out for the dinner and all of that good stuff. Even as people lined up for food, he was still chopping the roast pork. That saying about how you are attracted to a man who is like your father is true.
Even if we have nothing to do with an event or show, Lance will still step in to help and almost always end up being the one in charge and/or the one with authority. He'll delegate and make sure it is done his way. That's just like my Dad. He doesn't stand idle and if he can help, he'll help. Almost always, he'll find himself in a position of authority and delegating people to certain tasks.
It is very much appreciated and noticed in the Hmong community.
It is one of those things that is so different from American culture. There are certain households that don't teach this mannerism but it seems like a standard in the Hmong culture. Or maybe it was just the way we were raised. I was always taught to lend a helping hand and if it is not needed, be at the ready to assist.
We left the party a half hour before Mom and Dad danced together. That would have been great to see. I talked to Pajku some more about it and she said that they asked Dad to get it started so he looked for Mom. And when they were waiting for Mom in the car, she was with the women in the hall....dancing. That would have been a sight to see, oh my.
In any case....that's that.
That weekend, while we enjoyed our time hanging out with Burnside and Stephanie (mostly him because she was tired the next day and understandable), we learned that Danny G's party was a no go. It was cancelled and that was 9pm. The Seattle folks, some of them were told that someone called in the party and the cops closed it down because of that. Truth of it was, one of the promoters confronted Danny G about what was going on. Danny G went on the defensive and called in some of his boys who tried to stop the promoter and two other people with him from leaving.
I do think that this promoter didn't help matter much by starting the arguement and you know, Danny G shouldn't have reacted the way he did but c'est la vie. Rumor has it that he was in jail for the weekend although I am not sure for what. Attempted assault? I know that the cops were called.
The drama on NWT didn't end quite then though, it lasted for another week in a different thread. I think people in general are just tired of it but hey...it made for a good read at work for me...when I had the chance and these days, I rarely do.
Even if we have nothing to do with an event or show, Lance will still step in to help and almost always end up being the one in charge and/or the one with authority. He'll delegate and make sure it is done his way. That's just like my Dad. He doesn't stand idle and if he can help, he'll help. Almost always, he'll find himself in a position of authority and delegating people to certain tasks.
It is very much appreciated and noticed in the Hmong community.
It is one of those things that is so different from American culture. There are certain households that don't teach this mannerism but it seems like a standard in the Hmong culture. Or maybe it was just the way we were raised. I was always taught to lend a helping hand and if it is not needed, be at the ready to assist.
We left the party a half hour before Mom and Dad danced together. That would have been great to see. I talked to Pajku some more about it and she said that they asked Dad to get it started so he looked for Mom. And when they were waiting for Mom in the car, she was with the women in the hall....dancing. That would have been a sight to see, oh my.
In any case....that's that.
That weekend, while we enjoyed our time hanging out with Burnside and Stephanie (mostly him because she was tired the next day and understandable), we learned that Danny G's party was a no go. It was cancelled and that was 9pm. The Seattle folks, some of them were told that someone called in the party and the cops closed it down because of that. Truth of it was, one of the promoters confronted Danny G about what was going on. Danny G went on the defensive and called in some of his boys who tried to stop the promoter and two other people with him from leaving.
I do think that this promoter didn't help matter much by starting the arguement and you know, Danny G shouldn't have reacted the way he did but c'est la vie. Rumor has it that he was in jail for the weekend although I am not sure for what. Attempted assault? I know that the cops were called.
The drama on NWT didn't end quite then though, it lasted for another week in a different thread. I think people in general are just tired of it but hey...it made for a good read at work for me...when I had the chance and these days, I rarely do.
Thoughts Here and There
There was a retirement party for one of my uncles a few weekends ago. Mom told me that we had to be there at noon. We skipped lunch and arrived at 1pm because I thought that was the start up time. I should have known better. The thing didn't even start until 3pm and the food didn't get served until 5pm.
The food was great. I just forgot how long-winded Hmong people are when they're going to give a speech. My dad was called up and instead of giving a speech, he sang a traditional song for my uncle. In my uncle's thanks to people who he looked up to, he said that Dad was always the one giving him grief about things and bullying to do or not do things BUT he said that it was much appreciated.
We did go and grab something to eat at 2:30pm though before everything started. Of course, the moment we left, they started. Oh well.
In the midst of all this in the world wide web, Danny G and company were getting gangster and Danny G 86'd Lance from the scene. He posted on NWT and said if a promoter is thinking of booking Lance for a show, he'll pay three times that amount.
More later.
The food was great. I just forgot how long-winded Hmong people are when they're going to give a speech. My dad was called up and instead of giving a speech, he sang a traditional song for my uncle. In my uncle's thanks to people who he looked up to, he said that Dad was always the one giving him grief about things and bullying to do or not do things BUT he said that it was much appreciated.
We did go and grab something to eat at 2:30pm though before everything started. Of course, the moment we left, they started. Oh well.
In the midst of all this in the world wide web, Danny G and company were getting gangster and Danny G 86'd Lance from the scene. He posted on NWT and said if a promoter is thinking of booking Lance for a show, he'll pay three times that amount.
More later.
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