- Blogging on my life events & whatever that comes to my mind!
I read Simple America’s blog on this cool site Visual DNA. You can go check out what mine is Visual DNA. I put up on the sidebar but it’s half eaten up. I do not know how to fix it and not gonna jack around with it too much either.
Yvy tagged me with this meme. The weirdest thing is I have some weird shits that are the quite similar to hers.
1. I do not like girlie movies; instead, I like scary movies, so scared that I will be thinking about it all the time – self torture.
2. I love bloody and gore movies, the bloodier the better.
3. I do not like anything with flowery motives especially on bed sheets, comforters, and wallpaper.
4. I need to have a pillow on my chest when I sleep whether I’m in bed or on the couch.
5. I gotta be naked when I go to bed…..for easy access!! 
6. I have to line the seats of public toilets – one bad experience is enough.
There, I’m done. Should I tag anyone??? No….
DB’s Imperial Navy boot. He’s been wearing the cast the whole day today. With the cast on, he is able to help me unload groceries, cook the chicken for our weekly sandwiches, and some minor chores - feeding the boys their carrots and apples.
He was burning DVDs this morning and not elevating his foot according to the docs instructions. Well, now he is paying for it. His ankle is still very swollen and bleeding. I’m guessing it’s pretty normal but he said he need to sit his ass down tonight. I took his cast off and gave him the ice pack, and freeze more packs in the freezer. I told him to sit there and watch his show “Click”, and if he needs anything he should holler at me. I brought his crutches out for him in case he needs them for potty breaks. He said I’m always thinking about something. That’s why I have so much gray!!!
I’m hoping by tomorrow, he is able to flex his ankle. We also needs to figure out what to put over the cast when he gets to work. He deals with hydraulic fluids all day long and he does not want the cast to get oil on them. I might have to go to Snyders or Walgreens tomorrow to see if I can find something for it. Not sure if there is such a thing as a cast cover. I will try my best tomorrow provided that the stores are open since it’s Easter.
I’m sure someone will recognize this mug. These pictures are not the best, but it still manage to capture the pertinent info I want.
I had this mug since December of 1989. I can’t believe it’s still in one piece. I have been using it for my water or chinese tea.
There are a few cracks on the outside but no leaks yet. For some reason, this mug gives me sentimental thoughts of home. If I remember right this mug was given to me during some sort of big dinner with my sister, BIL, and I think I was someone’s date(??) and that someone won the mug and gave it to me.
Almost 18 years and this mug is still holding up.
The orthopedic suggested the junk should be removed and he would insert a scope to check out the other side of the ankle X-rays are not showing. So, appointment made and I had to pretty much change my schedule around to get things done which were normally done by DB.
Wednesday came DB went for his long awaited ankle surgery. His daughter and her BF dropped him off at the clinic in the morning and I picked him in the afternoon. It was a day surgery. When I got there he was already awake and the removable cast was on. The nurses showed my how to put the cast on since DB is still not that “awake” to grasp whatever the nurses were telling him. The nurses gave me a bunch of instructions on what to do: Vicodine and Ibuprofen dosage, when I should remove the dressing, shower, appointments, blah blah blah.
Once we got home, I played nurse right away. I forgot to get ready the pillows to elevate his leg the night before. I was pretty scrambling around to things done – make dinner, get him comfortable, feed the boys, eat dinner, get his meds and try to get my reading in.
Poor guy was in pain. He was hobbling around with the crutches. The scary part was when he was in the bathroom and the crutches fell.
Friday came and time to remove the bandage and this is what it looks like. Came to find out the doc had to fix his tendons, too since he was in there.
Here I thought the NYC embassy chup lup (close shop). I called the NYC Malaysian embassy this morning at 8:30 a.m. on the nuts. Both lines were busy, but I kept hitting the “Last # Dialed” button. Thank God for that feature. I have practically memorized the number 212-490-2722/3.
Finally, after 27 minutes of hitting that same button, someone answered the phone. I told the girl I want to renew my passport. Here is what I needed to do…..
1. Write a letter to the Consulate to request for a form for the renewal, and
2. Enclose a self-addressed together with a 39 cents stamped envelope.
Mailed the above to the NYC office. After I have received the form and completed it, mail the form together with the below items:
1. Original IC
2. Original Birth Certificate
3. Original passport
4. A copy each of IC and BC
5. $80 money order for the renewal fee
6. $14.40 stamp or I can do FedEx for the
7. 3 blue color background photos
Sounds easy enough. I then asked her how long it takes to process the passport. Boy, I got a surprised. It only takes 2 weeks. If I come in person to the NYC office, it takes 1 day. I told her what I heard on the recorded message from the DC office which it says it takes 6 months or longer. The girl told me only in NYC has an immigration office. If citizens send their passports to the DC and LA office, it will take at least 3 months to get them back.
Peace of mind!
My passport is expiring in September of 2007. I had called the Malaysian Consulate in Washington, DC in November of last year. The Malay girl told me I need to call the Consulate in New York city because of where I’m located. I called the NY city number and this girl asked me where I’m located, and when my passport expires. She then told me I should call back six months before my passport expires. I then asked this Malay girl what I needed to send to the Consulate to renew a passport. She said she couldn’t tell me unless she sees my passport. I asked her don’t I have to complete a renewal application form, she said “Oh yah you do. Call back next year closer to the expiry date and I can tell you what to do.” God Almighty, that is the dumbest thing I have ever heard.
So, April is the month where I should call them guys. I called the Consulate in New York city, no answer or answering machine. I called the Washington, DC number and it kicked me right to a recorded message. It says the embassy is close due to a holiday in Malaysia and then if you want directions press…9, or passports and visas, press 1.
Pressed 1 I did which took me to more crap on visas. “For more information on passport renewal, please press 1.” I was so ready to slam the damn receiver, but I didn’t; I pressed 1. All the instructions were there. Apparently, the passport will be mailed to Malaysia to be processed and it will take 6 or more months to get it back to the holder.
I tried again at 8:30 central time and wohoo, I’m so thrilled, someone picked up the phone, “Embassy Malaysia”. Told her I want to renew my passport. “Blank”….for a minute or so, did not say “Please hold” or “One moment please”….more silence…..then “Your call has been forwarded to… Diana Mohammad Esa, is not in……bleh bleh bleh”.
I left this Diana girl a message to return my call on the passport renewal process. I’m hoping she will get back to me soon. I feel more confident speaking to a real person and taking their instructions than doing what the machine says to do.
I tried calling the NY city number an hour ago and no answer. What the fuck, the Malaysian Embassy in NY city close shop is it?
