Tagged

I've been tagged by Sally

The rules are:

• The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.
• Each player answers the questions about themselves.
• At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they've been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

And here's the meme:

What I was doing 10 years ago:
So ten years ago, I would still be back at UIUC finishing up my junior year hanging out with friends--Sally, Adam, Lester, Ren, and Dan ...our little group of 6..I was also very involved with Intervarsity ministries...those where the good old days!

Five things on my To Do List today:
Dentist appt
Jed's 6 months appt
Lunch with Cousin Isaac
Shower
Workout
oh, and mom's night out with my MOPS group


Snacks I enjoy: Starbucks, chocolate, my new thing is USANA shakes, cake (specifically white frosting on chocolate cake)

Things I would do if I were a billionaire: Pay off my parents, parent-in-law, sister, dan's siblings house for them and our of course...10% to God..pay off our student loans, build a house in roatan and then invest the rest

Three of my bad habits:
1. I like doing the laudry, but hate folding it and putting it away
2. Anxious about tomorrow...even when tomorrow is like a year from now
3. Biting my nails when I am nervous

Five places I have lived:
1. Lisle/Naperville, IL
2. Urbana, IL
3. Dearborn, MI
4. Tacoma, WA
5. Taipei, Taiwan

Five jobs I've had:
1. Nurses aid
2. Data entry person
3. Front Desk Receptionist for a church
4. Tutor
5. Nurse

Current position: Adult nurse practitioner

Five people I want to know more about (a nice way of saying TAG!):
1. Adam & Shandis
2. May Yang Lee
3. Michelle Yu
4. Mimi
5. Brian and Carrie Turpin

Finally cut!

I've been thinking about getting a haircut for awhile now..while we were at the PX, i walked by the salon..so Isaac got a cut and so did I...I was honestly freaked out at first since I get so many bad haircuts! But the final outcome wasn't too bad...what do you think? this is after shower without anything done to it..its kinda hard to see we even tried to use a garbage bag as a trash bag to show it better...its too dark right now..maybe more photos later

california pictures and movies update

Finally, a little time to update the world...so, we had a short getaway to San Jose, CA two weekends ago for a wedding..Dan was asked to be the officiant, which was really neat and an honor to be part of Tram and Tom's big day...it was a traditional Vietnamese wedding with a western twist--Dan as the minister..hahaha..we had a lot of fun and had tons of great food!
The other highlight, for me especially, I got to hang out with my childhood friend, Jessica Yang now Stone and her family. I think last time I saw her, Sofia was just one...and now she is four. It was really nice to catch up..i felt like we never lost touch and was able to just chat and chat..oh, and eat! Yummy Dim Sum, even though Charles says it wasn't the best. Dan and I can't imagine what good dim sum would be then...then, Jess and I ventured to the local bubble tea joint with taiwanese fried chicken...I was heaven..i mean, you get these stuff on the streets of taiwan and here I am having it melt in my mouth!

Isaac and Jed are both good travelers..Isaac slept on a queen size bed all by himself without falling off..and Jed is getting so much more interactive. At one point during the reception, Isaac scoped out a dance partner, ran straight to her and brought her to the dance floor, by himself. It was hilarious for Dan and I to watch! He was very persistent in asking "where's the girl?"
Isaac hit it off with Sofia and Sarah pretty well. They would watch a princess movies together, while Isaac keeps asking Sofia "what happened?" I miss good friends:(

Isaac got a formal Chinese outfit (complete with rat-tail hat) from his cousin who just got back from a month-long exchange program across China. When he wears it, he walks up to complete strangers and says, "My name is Issac. I'm a king!" We don't know where he got that one. And, yes, we often let him ax on Jed.

How to break bad news...

This time has finally came for me...just two days ago, for the first time in my short nurse practitioner career I had to tell a patient that he has cancer. It was one of the hardest thing I've ever done...to look someone in the eye and tell them, they have cancer. To look at their family member and tell them, we found cancer...

My job has a focus on adult primary care, which means, I see a lot of chronic illness as well as routine preventative care. The cool part of it all is that I get to see patient get better and follow-up with them from time to time. Before you know, you are not only their health provider...you start to learn about their family lives, work situation, and more importantly, develop a relationship with them. It was a shock to my system to have to share the news...I ended up breaking down in front of them...I don't know how to describe it, but I feel for them and wish I could give them a pill and tell them, this will make you feel better. This is not a simple sinus infection that you can treat, but my boss said a cool thing...we may not be able to help treat, but we can be there to be their support, make sure they get in with the specialist..and let them know, we are available...for that, I love my job...I thank GOd for this career path to allow me to help people.. this experience renewed my passion for medical mission...I want to do more...be out there for people...thanks for reading...

Singing in Chinese

It's Isaac's newest thing, Jo just sang it to him a couple times and he picked it up right now. This is "Jesus loves me" he is pretty good...

Children's museum photos

Hawaii 2008

We got back about two weeks ago from a week vacation on the Waikiki beach with Steve, MO, Keri and Dave. It was a great time chilling on the beach and hanging out at the Hale Koa pool. Steve was the grandfather/ baby hog...he had Jed in his arm 24/7, which thanks to him and Mo, Dan and I were able to have some time alone and rest. We did the typical tourist stuff..but most of all we got to catch up with family, each other and friends.

Meet baby Ching soon to come...Adam and Shandis were great hosts..we miss our friends already!... Its amazing after years of UIUC and cleaning the ching's ceiling fans we return back to HI with a family. We had so much fun hanging out with Adam and Shandis..from tea at the Sheraton to visiting their cozy home and enjoying yummy food at Mac 24/7...they are truly friends for life. Dan and I are amazed how easliy we just get back to the swing of thing as if, we've never left or lost touch...

Doanes--Mark, Tina, and Camden came down for a visit at the pool and watching the Penguins at the Hilton. Even Isaac had friends to catch up with! It was neat to catch up..even better to see Mark finally home from deployment.

as for the kids...Isaac start speaking in full sentences..just one morning, he came up to me and said "mommy, I need my diaper changed" from then on , he was a different person. Jed is getting so cute and cuddly..he is the sweetest baby ever...He is beginning to be more social and showing his needs. If he sees my across the room, he would start to laugh or even whine a little until I come and hold him...Dan, had a good time hanging out with his family..it's never enough time for the brothers...I love my family!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAY!

Its a day late, but we did call her on her b-day...happy birthday MAY

Jed di-di and Big Brother

Jed is almost 4 months now...he's got two bottom teeth fighting to pull through, which is a lot earlier than Isaac did. He is sleeping pretty good. going down at 7 with Isaac and usually is up once at 2 and then 5ish, which is doable for dan and I..although, Isaac was down for the count since 3 months...but Jed is probably one of the best babies I know..and I thought Isaac was easy. He has a really easy going personality..laughs at everything..I almost feel guilty sometimes that because he is so good, I don't spent enough time with him.

Isaac on the other hand is more and more like a little boy. He is very vocal was his needs and wants. Time-outs has been a frequent thing unfortunately...but he responds well. He is also doing so much better with his little brother. He loves giving Jed kisses and hugs....at times even tries to pick him up, but usually concludes "Jed di-di too heavy." ...

The good old days

My oldest girlfriends, Ditty and Freda visited over the weekend. It was a real treat when Dan stayed home with the kids and let me have an overnight in Seattle with them. It's been almost 5 years since we've all been together and that was our wedding...The coolest part of it all is that, we don't talk regularly, but when we got together, it was as if never lost touch...we weren't awkward...in fact, almost scary how we are so open... i'm realy grateful for them...it's like they are one of the few people in my life that knows me since jr. high..

Christmas and New years

Sorry for the late posts...things are just slowing down since the holiday...we had a great time with Steve and Mo. It's nice when family come out and just being able to hang out and catch-up. Dan's schedule wasn't bad over the holidays, which was nice and that we were able to catch-up with some friends. We visited with the Stalls at Zoo lights and got to see the Lambert clan (thanks for bring the yummy food too!)