Archive For February, 2008

Brent

By | February 29, 2008

When my colleague, Brent told us he was going to get marry, we had a little party for him at another co-worker’s home.  The party was for him and his wife to be, Angie.  The folks from the benefits group bought some cute sexy corsets forAngie.  Do you think we had a good laugh?  Yes, we did, [...]

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DB’s old PC

By | February 29, 2008

We have so many computers in this household it is really absurd.  DB bought a new computer last October because his PC which he put together konked out.  He bought the barebones computer and was hoping that it would be better.  Unfortunately, it only lasted for 2 years and he put in so many hours building [...]

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Annual Physical

By | February 26, 2008

The time of the year for my annual physical came and I went for my it.  I had to see a different doctor this time, but she is not a doctor.  She is a PA, a Physician Assistant.  My doctor who I like so much left for Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.  I am not [...]

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My next puppy

By | February 26, 2008

DB and I did give the thought of getting another puppy, but I shoved it off.  The two big boyz are more than enough for me to walk, bathe and split my attention-giving for them.  DB insisted that we should at least get a puppy within the smaller breed category, but I was persistent, No means NO.  Having [...]

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Should I make this?

By | February 25, 2008

DB has been asking me if I know how to make steamed rice cake?  In Cantonese it’s called “Fatt Koh”.  He tried them at my parents’ home, I think on one of those 15th day of the month on the Chinese calendar. Since he was pestering me about it, I hopped online and found this [...]

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“My” sewing machine

By | February 25, 2008

My friend lend this sewing machine to me which she said I can keep it for as long as I want.  The reason she said that was because her eyesight is giving her so much problems and she does not like this machine either compared to her Singer machine.  What am I going to do [...]

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Ellie’s new TV

By | February 25, 2008

Ellie invited me to her home a few weekends ago.  It was more like an all girls day, girls having some fun without the men.  When I got to her home and the first thing I saw was their brand new plasma TV.  She said Best Buy gave them a deal for the TV and plasma [...]

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Her anniversary gift

By | February 25, 2008

Nadine and her hubby celebrated their 4th wedding anniversary three weeks ago.  No, we weren’t invited but Nadine invited both DB and I for dinner at California Grill out in Mall of America.  DB and I were wondering what gift will she be showing us this time.  Nadine’s hubby buys her gifts each he travels overseas.  [...]

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I’m just snooping

By | February 25, 2008

I was over at my friend’s office last Friday on my way home to pick up her sewing machine, those electric portable ones.  When I got to her office, it was a mess.  The executive area were all torn down, every single door frame, panelling and even the carpeting were gone except for the fiber optic [...]

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Hit the books, now!

By | February 24, 2008

The weekend came and it’s almost gone.  I have been going to bed late every night.  I am having trouble sleeping, might be too much going on in my mind.  Thinking about school, my parents, my dad’s health, his impending surgery to remove a hernia, and the worse is worrying about my VISA debit card.  [...]

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PhotoHunt: Wooden

By | February 23, 2008

The theme for today’s PhotoHunt is Wooden.    My picture of Wooden was taken when I was in Malaysia last year.   This is an old wooden house I saw in Ipoh.  I can’t remember what’s the name of the road.  I saw this old wooden house next to her brick counterparts which I’m sure is an eyesore [...]

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What City Do I Belong In??

By | February 22, 2008

I was over on Trinity‘s blog and saw this little thing call “What City do you Belong In”?  Well…..it’s…….. You Belong in London A little old fashioned, and a little modern.A little traditional, and a little bit punk rock.A unique soul like you needs a city that offers everything. No wonder you and London will [...]

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Tax time

By | February 22, 2008

We have yet to file our taxes for 2007.  Db is doing all the work – getting all the receipts, W2′s, 1099′s, whatever paperwork that he has been checking off from a list the accountant sent him.  We agreed we are not going to the accountant friend of his in Rochester.  Instead, we are going [...]

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Are we ever gonna use our exercise room??

By | February 22, 2008

Since we moved into this house, I have used the elliptical machine once, and we have been living in this home for a year plus.   DB said I should use the weight equipment in the exercise room since I have knees problems and doing leg and knees curls will help.  Right.  To be honest, since the exercise [...]

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Is he stoned?

By | February 21, 2008

DB said Ranger looked stoned in this picture.  To me, it looks more like “Picture again?”  I took this picture two weekends ago. Ranger is getting old, he will be eight in April.  He turning gray around his snout and eyes.  We found two lumps on the side of his thigh.  The vet checked them and [...]

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