Sick September 27, 2006
Isn’t it silly that in order for me to slow down my life, is for me to get sick? I always feel like I’m running at the speed of 80mph..but last night, my stomach just started feeling quisy..and throwing up! 
At least for now, the throwing up feeling is gone, but the quisyness is still there. I would just love to have some soup right now. A nice hot bowl of wonton soup…that would make my pain go away…
It would also be nice to be snuggled in my nice, soft, cozy bed right now, but I’m stuck here at work 
BY THE WAY: I might be a new auntie tonight! Please pray for the Krich’s (Panya and Kreng). Panya was rushed into the hospital yesterday afternoon since her blood pressure sky rocketed and the protein in her urine increased also. She might have to be induced or have a c-section within the next 24 hours.
Life September 25, 2006
So, last night for some odd reason I was pondering on my life. Maybe it’s because of all these TV shows that I’ve been watching lately helped me realized that it’s not like I’m going to wake up one day and the life that I have isn’t my life, but my life is reality. What I’m doing today will reflect who I am. So, who am I? I’m a wife, a daughter, a Christian, an employee, a friend, a sister, a auntie and NOT someone who just blends into life without anyone noticing like the stapler guy from Office Space. My life is significant as God tells me in His word. He loves me and finds me significantly enough that He died on the Cross for me.
So, what am I doing to honor and to give Him glory? Right now, I feel like I’m not doing enough or even anything at all. Lately, I’ve just been so wrapped up into my own life, my own greiving process, that I neglect to see my life purpose. At work, we had a speaker last friday that shared about what kind of work would really make us productive and happy? I think he’s a believer since he quoted many bible verses and used them in the right context. Instantly, when he had asked all of us that question, I thought of stamping all day! I could create handmade cards and/or scrapbook all day and I would totally love it! Why I wouldn’t invest in it right now and start a business?
1. money,
2. not done with school yet,
3. we need to buy a home first so I can have my own scrapbooking room
once these three have been accomplished, then i can feel relax and free to start my own business. maybe i’ll make enough so that both Sichan and I wouldn’t have to have an 8-5 job. that would be awesome!
Pain September 21, 2006
So, the other day when I was getting a morning coffee run ( I believe that it was monday), I trip and slip on my right foot in front of Starbucks. I don’t normally drink coffee or mocha but I just have certain days that I feel like I absolutely need it and Monday was one of those days. Anyways, it was quite embarrasing since my foot actually came off my sandle and I had to go back and retreive my shoe. Those old asian men were probably laughing at me but I didn’t care. It was sore on the that day but every night I try to massage it or ice it and the pain has been more excruciating each morning. I thought that I had twisted my ankle or sprain my foot, but now, I just don’t know since it’s not black and blue. I feel like I need some crutches though since i can’t stand or walk on it too long so if you guys have a pair to lend me, that would be awesome!
Great! I just remember that I have to walk around this building with my supervisor later since I’m helping him with this annual safety inspection of the building. God, help me not to get fustrated and angry. Heal the pain in my foot.
Aria September 20, 2006
As Dorc mentioned about her about her obession with her neices, here’s my take on our neices..
How fast do kids grow up? When we were all little tikes, I didn’t remember growing up this fast!!! Here’s a picture to prove it:
the first one was taken this february when it was Aria’s 4th birthday weekend. Please excuse how I look..it was too early in the morning.. 
Second was taken in June for her school picture..isn’t she adorable!!
Weekend getaway September 18, 2006
So, Sichan and I had a blast visiting family over the weekend. First of all, we were very proud of beating our own record of driving down to Northridge. We only took a little less than 5 hours to get there! I still can’t believe it! We usually take about 5 1/2 hours. We were so thankful that we didn’t run into any major traffic nor there weren’t any fires on the grapevine that stopped us. Praise God for safety on our trip.
We enjoyed our time visiting both families. The Sie’s and the Krich’s. Sichan and I were a little disappointed that Reyana Krich doesn’t want to come out of her mommy’s tummy yet but we’re thankful that Panya is officially full term now so the doctors most likekly won’t need to induce her. So, we’re just all anticipately waiting for our new neice… Toon and Bill are excited to be called auntie and uncle, instead of mommy and daddy. Here’s a picture of us at the hospital:
On Sunday, we visited CCAC and it was nice. I enjoyed a testimony shared by Mel’s sister in law, Jenn about her trip to East Asia and her current ministry at UC Irvine. it was very encouraging and it also reminded me of my trip to east asia a few years ago. Pastor David’s message was also relevant to me. He reminded all of us that we all can have different idols before God. Things I wouldn’t normally think about like our obession with cleaning our place, our family members, our love for our spouse. IT’s a very fine line for love and for idol worship.
After service, Toon took me to an awesome place for boba! I wonder if Mel knew about this place when she lived in the area. It’s not comparable to Asia City in Winnipeg. I love their young coconut boba (or bubble tea), but they’re the best I’ve tasted in a long, long time. It’s in a vietnamese resturant next to a grocery store off of receda. I had the mango boba and Sichan got the coconut one. At least now I know where to go for boba in Northridge!! I should of taken a picture of me drinking it!
So, this past weekend, I thought about motherhood and if we’re ready to be parents yet. As much as I love our neices and our friends’ children, I see so many other things that I feel like I should accomplish before we become parents. 1. I would like to finish school first. 2. have our marriage renewal ceremony party for our parents and friends, 3. pay off our debt and then accure new debt by buying a home, and the list goes on. At least, I would like the first three to be fulfilled first, but we’ll see. It’s all in His plan and timing. 
Target and our neices September 14, 2006
So, I just got back from my lunch break. I had a few items to buy so I headed over to Target (my favorite store) and I can’t believe I just spent about $50. What did I buy? One might ask. My reply is: I don’t know. I picked up a few items from the dollar section (they just added some asian **japanese*** plates, stationary, etc). I also got some clearance jewerly stuff and picked up mouthwash and it added to be $50.00. In addition, I bought some clearance snacks for our long trip down to Northridge and Long Beach tonight. I can’t believe one can spend so much on little things at Target. I really need to budget my spending there as I can go nuts, as one can see.
So, I’m super excited to see my neices tonight. We’ll probably end up in Northridge at 1am (depending on the traffic and on the fire down there). I miss them so much! I’m also excited to meet our new neice, Reyana who’s probably going to be born this weekend. Please pray for our safety as we travel.
Acrylic frames September 8, 2006
My journey on purchasing acrylic frames started this past week when my sister in law, Panya stated she wanted picture frames for her baby shower. I thought it would be a good idea instead of making or buying a favor that people would eventually toss or have no usage for it. So, yesterday during my downtime at work, I started my research. I can’t believe that plastic picture frames can be so expensive. My first estimate (in my mind, of course) that each frame would probably cost $0.40 each. Don’t get me wrong! I love my sister in law and it’s not like I’m not willing to spend more on her favors, but favors shouldn’t cost more than that, especially if you have to buy for at least 50 individuals/families.
Anyways, here’s my first website: http://www.displays2go.com/product.asp?ID=159. Isn’t that price riduculous??
But then, I stumbled upon this site: http://www.wholesalenc.com/frames.html. You should read their disclosure though. It’s so crazy how they’re still in business since they can’t guarantee scratches, the size you order may not be the size that you receive, etc. In my thoughts, why and how are they still in business then?
