Christmas 2010

Christmas this year was a success, was able to make it home to Nebraska week half before Christmas snow disaster in the East Coast. Otherwise I would be stranded somewhere or stuck in Rochester with delays and cancels. Thank you Lord.. Smiles.

My first week here was pretty much finishing up my 3 papers for the semester, hang out with my buddies and family here in Omaha. After that headed to my parent's nest for a week, those times were very relaxing and finally catch up all of my sleep. Also made few visit with High School friends and families. My sister made it safe for Christmas from Omaha and had a nice Christmas at Grandma's then opened gifts later in the evening. Clothes, candies, and movie was pretty much what I got this year! Stayed few more days and head back to Omaha for few more weeks, will be heading to Colorado to our family condo for skiing on the 2nd of January for a week, am so looking froward to that! Whoot

Hope your Christmas went well just like mine!
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6 Assignments in 2 weeks!!

This past 2 weeks has been really overwhelming and stressful for me, had total of 6 projects before flying home on Dec 10th. Here is how it went by, when it was due and completed. You'll see I am a terrible procrastinator!

Globalization Group Presentation-
DUE: Dec 1st Completed: Nov 29th at 10:48pm and gave it Dec 1st at 7:30pm(EST) - (It went Well!)

Mock Intake Video Assign-
DUE: Dec 16th Completed Dec 2nd at 3:05pm(EST) (Handed In!)

Personal Profile Part 2-
DUE Dec 6th Completed Dec 15th at 8:05am (CST) (The most time consuming!)

City Essay/Presentation-
DUE Dec 6th Completed Dec 5th at 1:05am (EST) (went well!)

Human Right Violate Interview-
Due Dec 15th Completed Dec 15th 10:30pm(CST) (Not too bad, finished it in 1 and 1/2 days)

Assessment Essay-
DUE Dec 16th Completed Dec 22nd 12:19 am (CST) (Wasting of time assignment!)

Thank Lord for all the strength he contributed me to get through this!! Looking froward to a lovely warm (long) Christmas break!

The milestones of being 22 year old...

- Flew 7 times to different places I.e Home, Huston, and Baltimore
- Hit the ER at John Hopkin Hospital in Baltimore, MD on my birthday *22* for the first time since was young maybe 2-4 year old.
- Joined Grace and Truth Volleyball and softball league
- Had the very first Colonoscopy Test taken... ehh!
- Went to Boston for the first time and reunite with childhood best friend Tabby!
- My baby sister Graduated from High School and now going to UNOmaha
- Played on Open Door Baptist Church softball league again for 2nd time
- Discover the passion for Medical and biking
- Dated somebody
- Became close with my "Gig Buds" or "Fantastic Flying Fingers" (Chelsea, Denise, Melanie, and Amanda)
- Got addicted to Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, and Starbucks!
- Had fantastic time in Huston (First time actually see the state of Ky, TN, AL and Texas- layover doesn't count!)
- Went to my first Pro Baseball game "The KC Royals" with Angie and Adrian
- Moved into a lovely new home with pool in the backyard!
- Enrolled into the actually Social Work Program at SUNY
- Got asked to be on the Golf Team for BPT
- Met 5 great ASL interpreters from Holland (got me itching to go over-sea soon!)
- Diagnosed with GAD (General Anxiety Disorder) and IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)
- Got a job interview with a Company 2 days right before my bday!
- Stay in Rochester for the first time for Thanksgiving! (much closer to Strong just in-case! lol)

Lets see what 23 years old has in store for me and I know God has everything planned out already! Hey mind have a quick peek? haha <><

A Cheerful Baggage Claim...

Have you ever felt exhausted, cranky, or ready for a shower when you enter into the baggage claim? Seem every time I arrive into the baggage claim, would always have some kind of mood. Few times, it been rough ones just want go straight into the shower and relax. But seriously this idea of Welcoming people into the baggage claim would totally change my mood into inspiring and joyful mood! ... Enjoy!


God's good by finding way to make people smile. Look at those people who arrived, gotta love their big smiles that what I need more often!<><

God vs Education

Have you ever juggled between what comes first God or Education?

This what I have been doing past month before registering for my next semester classes. I am going to be part time and take only two classes due to medical reasons. Those two mandatory classes are offered both on the main campus and downtown at the Metro, I prefer the Metro next semester since it is much closer my home and less driving. One class is offer at the Metro on Wednesday nights that I have to take, however that conflicts with my bible study at Open Door Baptist Church (ODBC)- AGAIN! I've missed Wednesdays night this semester because I have one class at the Metro. I feel lost and not enough "milk feed" by God's words only showing up on Sundays. I miss showing up on Wednesdays and have private bible study with Noodle one of my cherish friend who lead me to the Lord!

So my point of this post is that I had to juggle between which comes first God or Education or choose different class that is not offered on Wednesdays. Unfortunately, I had to go with the Wednesday night otherwise it will postpone my graduation time. Which I do not want to happen. It just hurt me that I didn't choose God over my Education since God is top priority of my life. I just got to stand strong to stay faith in God and try my best to keep my eyes on him even I admit it's not easy at all when you have less time study his words and fellow with brothers and sisters in Christ!

Clean Teeth!

Today I finally made a trip to see the dentist for a check-up, haven't gone there for more than a year and half! Have been focusing on my health and don't have dental insurance dangy! My dentist Dr. Lehfeldt who is Deaf, made my whole day by saying NO CAVITIES!! I was so thrilled because I dislike going to the dentist because my teeth/gums are sensitive just AHH! He was excited too because last time I was there I was addict to Mt. Dew he told me get off or I will get cavities for sure and guess what I actually quit for good! It has been over two or three years since I haven't drank whole full package or can/bottle of Mt. Dew. The only issues I had to improve my flossing, have 3 crowning to do but he said not in a rush to do it and told me go ahead look into get braces! :-D Yaya, want to get my top teeth straighten and look nice!
Thank You Lord, now gotta to be faith to myself to floss often! <><

Bullet in the Heart

Since Thursday, I felt I had been shot in the heart by somebody I really like and care about! I've been hurt twice deep in my heart by somebody else before, my heart was totally wounded this time. My heart is still dripping with blood of love, still do not know when it will stop.

During my first 2 bullets, I didn't know the Lord until my third bullet was able to immediately ask the Lord for help and fix my heart. "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3 am in the process getting better but not as quickly, but with all my social support I have here it's helping lot. I know my heart will be bruised for awhile until I see him in person then we will ask the Lord to help us to wean off the pain together.

We have faith in each other God will take care of us until I come home for Christmas.

Just dance it out!

Just wanna dance it out like Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh) on Grey's Anatomy. I just love the way she dances it just make me feel she's dancing her true self not like elite or specific dance moves! This is how I dance too, so I am not ashamed anymore! ;)


Just ignore that foreign caption, just watch her dance is the main point! lol




Heetee see how she dance it out!!! How do you dance yourself when you're under lot of pressure or stress?! :-)

Relaxed for Awhile!

*Takes Deep Breath* just had nice/peaceful aromathearpy after being under extreme MASSIVE stress past few weeks and know will be next few weeks too! My body was about to fell apart, couldn't think straight, nor function well. Told myself time to do something to release my stress, so decided to give a aromathearpy a try! Result= ... HEAVEN!!!!

What is Aromathearpy? ...

It's the alternative medicine and practice of using volatile plant oils, including essential oil, for psychological and physical well-being (person's mind, mood, cognitive function, or health). The aroma of the natural essential oil stimulate the brain to trigger a reaction, but when inhaled into the lungs, the natural constituents (naturally occurring chemicals) can supply therapeutic benefit.

How can Benefit you? ...

• Relaxation and stress relief
• Mood enhancement, balance, and well being
• Relief of minor discomforts
• Boosting the immune, respiratory and circulatory systems
  

In addition, those essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin, where they travel through the bloodstream and can promote whole-body healing.

My Experiences? ...

It would be one of the cheapest and best recommended altered medicine if you cannot afford as much medicines. I had the Aromathearpy bath foam too, it actually stick onto my skin afterwards. During my bath my mind was totally off "blank" pretty much Meditated, was never able to do this for LONG time I meant LONG TIME!! Even had my menstrual cramps, headaches, nausea feeling in my digestion system, and was under stress, all those went away after my bath. Best thing was able to sleep like a baby last night, since the essential oil from the bath foam was still on my body.... then woke up wasn't too stressed as bad as I normal am in the mornings. However, Aromathearpy might be a answer for my health- who knows will keep you updated on this! :-D

More info on Aromathearpy- Aromatherapy

San Jose Here I Come!

Just booked my plane ticket to San Jose, California last night for a great deal! Whoot. I'm excited to see my Big sister Sara from my sorority. We have been really close since I joined Sigma Sigma Sigma, now its different not having her around Rochester when she moved cross the country.. boophooey! But got the great opportunity to fly out to see her end of my Christmas vacation! CAN'T WAIT!!!

Rooted into Dutch Sign Language

(Lisanne, Rijk, me, Joselina(neighbor), Suzanna, Hester, Jetske)

Interacting with Holland interpreting students at Veronika's was the best thing I could think of right now! I met 5 AWESOME people from Netherlands - Lisanne, Rijk, Suzanna, Hester and Jetske couples of weeks ago. They pretty much brain washed me by glued some of their Dutch Sign Language in my head. Even enough they convinced me to come cross the sea to do study aboard in their sign language, same time work with Deaf children and great opportunity they have missionary there too. Thinking about starting planning for it, and pray God will guide and let it happen for next year fall semester. :-)

New Passion

I've decided to discover a new hobby to help me distract from something that I have been struggling with lately. I knew I've always enjoy riding bikes all my life and going on trails with my Aunt and Uncle growing up. I even remember the best biking experinece was riding through Mountains from Copper to Frisco and back to Copper, also did different trails through out the times down in Colorado. Now, I want to start doing that again since we have mountains and good nature forest trails around here. So, I finally pulled out my bike out of the shed and borrow rack from a wonderful friend from church and start explore what's out there.

It's amazing how much you can discover things while you're on bikes! Just love to be out in the nature, enjoying what God had created surround you! <><

(Click here for More Pics-from Mendon-Lehigh Valley Trail) *More pics to come yet*

B PLUS!

Whoot...got B plus in Medical Terminology course, I took over the summer through RIT! Man, that was awesome feeling after found out, I surely learn tons from this course. This did got me more motivated to learn more about medical, even want to specialist into medical for Masters after my Bachelors Degree in Social Work. Medical Terminology absolute helped me understand better while reading, watching news, teachers talking, and even Grey's Anatomy shows, by recognizing medical terms. In addition, it made me feel smarter! (heetee)

Next course, I will be taking is Anatomy next semester- it be much easier as what i heard since I took this course. :-D

London Style Wedding

I flew home for the 4th time (within 5 months) to attend my cousin's wedding on Sept 9-12. That weekend was wonderful because got to spend lot of time with somebody, who knew how to make me smile, laugh and be happy!

The wedding was gorgeous! It was very elite and felt like I was in London, England. It's probably because Ben and Kristi are living in London next 3 years. In addition, My aunt Janelle did excellent job making the bridesmaid dresses it made the everything spectacular! Food, music, video, families/people, decor and my lovely date were awesome! ;-)

Kristi's Wedding Weekend

2nd Year @ SUNY

Oh boy, am starting my 2nd year at SUNY-Brockport tomorrow. Boophooey!
4 classes this semester with 4 of my great interpreters that I requested for but still disappointed not get 2 of them!

Am taking.....
Deviant Behavior (Fun Fun!)
Human Behavior Social Environment (Could be Fun!)
Social Work Method I (Yawns)
Social/Economic Justice (Yawn... Zzz in class for sure but got Amanda and Chelsea as team terp it will keep me awake heetee!!!)

I have been trying my hardest to get in some medical related classes to replace for my deviant behavior class and still not get any chances! Hope some one will drop out in next few weeks! :-D

Summer's over!

Ahh what a great crazy Summer, feel like I been hit by train by going through so much, flew 4 times and 3 trips home. Just arrived from my 3rd one which was an unexpected last night. (will make 4th one in week half). I would say this summer was just a big lesson for me about life. It was all about love, patient, happiness, and life. I have so much to say about what I've been through this summer. I would love to share but right now am not ready to express it and same time I couldn't sum up but it all sum up those 4 words! :-)

A Big Thank You Gift!

Have you ever made a BIG Thank You gift for someone?This is what I made for my amazing friend Denise (one of my giggle buddies) for let me crush at her place while she was on vacation, since had no place to go after I had to move out of my place. It was super easy to figure out what to make her by figure out her place heetee and knowing her since I met her. I wanted to make something personal, and to save money!
All I did is go to JoAnn's and buy.....
-Glass for $2
-2 paint colors ard $1.75 each (Her favorite colors)
-Fake flowers was on sale less than $2 (Her favorite flowers)
Total = less than $10!!!!!
Ofc I slipped in some cash for using her water and electric.

Her Reaction: she LOVED it!! *WHEW!*
Here is GREAT pic of us when she return from vacation and right before I flew home for couples of weeks. It was good to spend time with her... Just gotta love her and she absolute knows how to make me Happy!!!

A way to Save a life!

Have you ever attempted to suicide yourself? I hope not.... God has many ways to use people to Save a Life. I recently watched this movie "To Save a Life" with a good friend of mine. I am telling you this is wonderful movie for everyone! I admit it I had tears throughout the movie, it was very touchy and appealing.

This movie also really got me to think about those people who are left behind, those people are in high risk of suicide as well. Also I need to work on spreading God's words, I am not too great on that. I am more of a setting example or telling testimony what God has done to me or other people than preaching to them. I know God knows I have faith in him I will develop a better confidence to spread the word more often!

Unexpected Trip

Wow this is my first time taking a unexpected trip back home after being here just few weeks ago! It absolutely feel great to be able to come back when you are able to. I had to come home due to no place to live for month of August until Sept 1st when I can move into my new place. Also last time when was home felt wasn't enough time with family and friends. In addition, to help me to decide to come home is that this is my only great opportunity I could come home because the more I become older the harder it will be for me to come home.

This is my first time flying being an Gold member to Delta, got free baggage, jump over to priority lines at check in counter, and getting on plane with first class folks. Pretty neat experiences!
God has been good to me lately by bringing me here safely and be open to allow me come home as well!! Amen.

Wanna be a Surgeon

Seriously?! Serious. Just woke up this morning ending with blood on my rubber gloves.
I had this amazing best dream ever I would say! I was a some kind of surgeon residency in the Emergency Department. All I could remember that I was outside of the hospital with other 2 residents (One looked like my good friend Sara). While we were walking on our lunch break or something we got a page from the department need some help. When I arrive there, saw bunch of ambulances arriving and leaving just crazy trauma moment! (Even saw one with camera inside one of the ambulances filming something- Odd?) All sudden I heard my Attending Physician yelling at me grab this young gentleman!! I quickly grab my rubber gloves, mask, and start to press down his blood on his lower left stomach. Right before I actually woke up I saw Sara? or one of the residency yelling he's loosing BP and all I remember I was about to save his life! However, I have a faith that I did! :-)

What a Dream, I felt like Christian Yang for a second! Wonder what lead to this dream... maybe too much Grey's Anatomy or reading too much interesting Medical articles on Mayo Clinic and Webmd. Just love to read random thing that I never knew about!

Standing City

Have you ever spending hours hours standing or walking? I felt I did when I visited a good friend in Kansas City. We spend most of our time on our feet at the Royals game, water park, and Oklahoma Joe's BBQ the number One best BBQ in national (as what people/media say).

Royals Game was awesome was able to enter VIP rooms, chill in the dugout a little before game started and got to be interviewed on big screen TV front of 30,000 or more people! How did that happened?!? Angie works for KSD, so they were doing raffle ticket selling with Royals 50/50 Charity Program. We got the opportunity to help out sell the tickets to fans and that gave us the access to any VIP rooms! At the bottom 5th innings we got free ticket to the game so went and watch the rest of the game. At the end saw some fireworks on the way home. What a great evening!

Next day Angie and I went to the new water park that was still developing. The lines were ridiculous for the rides! That why we spend hours hours in the lines for one lame rides! But the tide lazy river made up for all of it. Also great way to catch up just 2 of us! Smiles.

Later in the evening we joined Adrian, Angie's husband to Oklahoma Joe's BBQ. Angie and I looked at each other n said "Oh boy not again- another long line!!" We waited for hour but the food was WORTH IT! I cannot say which is best Dino or this BBQ until they come out here and try and i will tell the truth! heetee! Afterward we went for ice cream again another long line since was hot outside people wanted some ice cream. (Had Starbucks myself since I am lactose indolence boohoo :-( )

Sunday, was very relax and exhausting day since out feet n leg were sore! Angie and I end up on couch most of the day visiting and catching up more before I head back East.

Now you probably figure out why I called this city a Standing City! haha :-)

KC

Oz's Secert Hideways

I never knew a small farm town would have a secret hideaways. Friday morning my Dad called me to join him with him on the windrowwer on a field he was working on. He said he had found something really neat! So I drove out there just few sec south out of town. It was also my first time riding on the windrowwer since I was little. Pretty neat same time.

Anyways, while we were out there my dad had discovered a old sandpit which is now filled with water. It was just amazing how pretty it was out there with all trees even saw few deers drinking water out of the pond. It would be a good place to swim (if you only have the guts). After I saw the 1st pond, he said there's more to see, I was like what?! There was another small pond with gorgeous view of farmlands and part of town. Even can see tiny bit of our farmland from where we were standing. My dad said it be a prefect place to build a house right there, I totally AGREE! If my parents didn't remodel our house we could of had build a house there instead!

If I knew about this place when I was much younger I would go there and unwind, take break from my parents or sisters, and be lot of fun to explore and do stuff down there.
Now I have something to show when I have guests in town! :-D
More pics....

Hideways

Houston, TX

Early June I decide to grab the opportunity to help a close friend drive down to HOU who was moving out west to CA. (Which I disapproval! Haha) We were heading to Hou because that where She grew up and her parents still lives there. It was great time on the long 26 hours road trip plus few days in the city hanging out with her and her buddies that lives there. We did many things we could do that Hou could provide and got to see the Texas Children Hospital where Little Couples- Jen works at. Now that hospital one of my options I wouldn't mind working at.

Leaving her wasn't the easy thing to do, since we had become so close last 3 years when we became sisters with Sigma Sigma Sigma. Things around here in Rochester isn't the same without her. Guess that how life and remember earth is only tempoary. However, will definitly visit her or maybe we will make a vacation escape together!! Miss her tons!

Enjoy the pics that I took on the trip...

Houston

An Hysterical Kid Movie

After church got chance to spoil my 2 little Tals by taking them to Toy Story 3. It was Open Captioned too (Yaya)! It was Hysterical type of movie however, The boys and including myself LOVED it, we laughed and kept on getting eager what will happen next. Great movie, if you have not seen it... I recommend you to see it!

I seriously wish I was a toy sometime by getting all attention from kids and by played with. Haha Wonder what toy I would be uhmm? :-P

Grey Anatomy Addiction!

My Medical/Health Sociology teacher that I took in spring semester somehow got me hooked to Grey Anatomy show. I watched the last 3 weeks of the show recently before the big Drama of shooting scene. Now I am so anxious who gonna die! However, since I just started watching the show and miss the beginning season, I've decided to get member card from the Public Library to catch up on all the episodes that I had missed without paying fortune on dvds. Same time to understand what's going on without being lost by figuring whos dating and how that happened. Makes sense Uhu?! In addition, that keep my summer busy on rainy and down times. Other big PLUS of this show is that it will help me with my medical terminology studying!

I am glad I took that class Medical/Health Sociology because one part of this class we learn how the patient and doctors interact with each other and their relationships. How medical school, interns, and follows works in the hospitals. What their life is like if they work long hours. This show "Grey Anatomy" is one of great example of what I've learned. Also it give me big picture what it be like being a Doctor/Nurse since I am considering about going into Pre-Medicine but not 100% sure since I am still in the process of get into Medical Social Work Program. :-)

Anyways, Are you watching it too?!? I AM so excited to finish all the seasons and for coming up seasons!!

No more RIT.. Epic Failed!!

I thought I would be totally DONE with RIT after I graduate last May 2009 -However, that failed!

I have been having passion to learn more about medical without going into Medical School. The point of this is I've always wanted to take Medical Terminology and unfortunately, SUNY doesn't offer that class and RIT does during the Summer. So I had to grab the opportunity even I do not want to be student at RIT anymore.

This class will absolute help lot with my future career as Medical Social Worker and even interviews for jobs since they will ask me if I ever took Medical Terminology then I can tell with a smile on my face and say Yes! Just gotta love that feeling!

Emily's Graduation

While I was sitting watching my sister in her cap and grown walking cross the stage to get her High School diploma, I remember my first day of 3rd grade about to get onto the school bus with my little sister on her first day of kindergarten, she was scared and nervous even crying a little bit for mommy or daddy. I told her it be fine, it will be fun I will see you at recess or lunch. Growing up with her was fun and will always miss those little moments fighting over toys, giggling in bed together, and tease each other until we push each other buttons. I just cannot believe it's time for her to go off on her own (sigh). I am not ready for that honestly, however I am thrilled for her to accomplish her biggest dream as a interior designer which she is super excellent with at UNOmaha.

Her party was wonderful even went by too fast! We had great numbers of people stopped by and gave her their biggest support and love. Even she was able to show the guests her talent by display the house (my parent's) since she been painting and decor with her interior designing creative skills. Family and friends had good time visiting and kids enjoy jumping on huge inflatable bouncers. Foods and drinks was delicious even the cake which was made by my mom's good friend Donna! (even was mentioned the best cake than other parties- Whoot!)

It sucked for me because it was really short trip for me had to head back home the next day. I was exhausted from staying up late and getting up early helping my parents getting things ready for the party but end up sleeping like a baby on my flight from Omaha to Chicago before my stomach start to disagree with me when I arrived Chicago, oh boy when will that ever end?! Anyways, it was good to be home once again but will be flying back in a month for my grandparent's 50th anniversary which I am looking froward to. Am starting to like to be home more often now than before because I seem to wanting to rush back home after a week or so haha! I love my family so much!! ESPECIALLY my sister off to college things will be totally different cannot wait to see what the Lord has bring us in the following years! Smiles.
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Happy Mother's Day!

The heart of a home is a mother

Whose love is warm and true,
And home has always been "sweet home"

With a wonderful mother like you!
And to tell you this day will always be one
For remembering the many
Sweet things you have done!

You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit
me together in my mother's womb. Psalm 139:13

I love my mom for who she is, There's so much I could say about her that she had done for me growing up until I moved out east for College. I know that was the HARDEST thing in her life by let me go away far from home! I appreciate all of her confidence into me that I will be alright all over here without having her nearby to help whenever I need her. Am grateful for technology to help keep our relationship strong by see each other through webcam and video phone. Even enough money to be able to fly home as much I could to visit her! :-) Cannot wait to be with her in 3 days!

Power of Forgiveness & Dream

Last weekend (April 24-25) I went on a trip with my church's Deaf Ministry to Lancaster, Pennsylvania for Sight and Sound-play called "Joseph". It was based on where The Bible story come out alive with real actors, animals, and amazing scene objects. The stage was huge, even on the sides of the theatre. I wish I could take pics during the play but was forbidden, what a bummer BUT check out the website!

The story of Joseph was about his Dream leading to teaching us how important Forgiveness is. I left this play telling myself to have faith in the Lord when it comes to forgiveness, and inspired to dream big for God’s glory!

(GOOD pic of Veronika and I!)

I was thinking to myself during the night about what I've learned from this message and how it apply to my life right now. As for my Dream, I've been inspired to wanting to work at Hospitals as Medical Social Worker. I've been praying and telling the Lord it's his will, also want to let him guide where he want me to glory him! <><

Forgiveness is powerful! I know it not easy thing to forgive or ask someone for forgiveness whether you were/are anger, upset, or against at someone that you need make peace with. In The Bible it said "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."- Ephesians 4:32 and "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you."- John 15:12. This message really showed me that forgiving others is best step in my life. Was thinking to myself, Yes I've experience this before and had confront for forgiveness. Being honest with you it was not easy at all I wanted to drop and move on but God had put pressure on me to follow his commands. However, you know what- I felt so peaceful afterward because God had blessed me by following his commands! Whatever you need to ask for forgiveness or forgive the other person even they did not know what they did wrong, Pray first for strength God will guide you through it! <><

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Maximum of My Stress Level!

AHH!!! I am about to cross my max level of my stress level, its 99.9% right now!!
It's near the end of Spring Semester here at SUNY-Brockport. I've got lot LOTS on my mind at this moment! Maybe it's just the Spring fever? Well, I think its both in combine!!! When I am at this level of stress, I go nuts, my head is about to explore which is not good due to my health issue with Migraines and stomach!

Things need to be DONE:
Health Medicine and Sociology: Paper due Tues 20th and EXAM 2 coming up soon!!
Art: Project due Wednesday April 21st and paper due May 3rd
Ancient History: Final paper Due April 29th **

As for my Ancient History final project I've got idea what I want to do which is good thing will be doing "Ancient History of Greece Medicine". I also need find time to meet with my teacher so can get an A on the paper! ALSO it need to be done in a fancy way and send it as a gift! Ehh?!?

For Health Medicine class paper is just based on Health care and Health Insurance data. Thank GOD it's only 4-5 pages!

Right now I am try to taking it day by day as what the Lord said "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7) and got Faith in myself I can get them all done with Lord's help! "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need (Philippians 4:6)

Just wish Stress wasn't ever existed!~ Amen

Projects + Projects = 1/2 DONE

Remember I mention in previous post I wanted to get some project done around the apt. Finally got some of them done and put up!

The Stars: Found those 2 stars which was on sale, it's popular around here and it ran out fast so had to grab it! Knew I can give it a new look with a help from Veronika a great good friend of mine. Had been sitting for like 2 or 3 months, finally yesterday Sara and I decide to DO IT!
BEFORE


AFTER

UP ON THE WALL


Picture Frame: Have had those sit on my dresser for long time and always wanted them onto my wall since my wall looks plain, it need some life! Finally had the time to put it up. I wanted to add quote to it "Flying hands to Hooked fingers" which means they all were my interpreters and now my good friends! I have 2 more pictures to add to it but need to find the right frame for it.


God's Word Blocks: Got 3 of them awhile ago, just couldn't make up my mind where to put them. Then finally Sara and I figured where to put it at. It looks good there doesn't it!?


What's left: Curtains for my room windows, Decor old bookshelf, old boards turn them into wall decor, candy/flower pics... (COMING SOON!)

Rolling Skating!

Rolling skating with my giggle buddies for one of their 30th Birthday party was absolutely BLAST!!

(Giggle Buddies & Ofc the B-Day lady!)

Chelsea and I were debating if we should blade or 4-wheel skate. Since everyone else in our party were skating with 4 wheels, so that was the winner. It was interesting experience and brought lots of memories when was young skating with those Yellow, Blue, and Orange Fisher skates acting like speed skater during one of the winter Olympics. (Mom still have the video of me doing that, so cute haha)

(Chelsea & I smiling big just because we having FUN!!)

We all did have wonderful time, even I accident shallow my gum while laughing so hard- that actually prove how much fun we had! :-)

Foreign Dinner

Grew up on beefs and Midwest foods since my daddy rises cattle on our family farm, it was where most of our food came from. I never tired different random kinds of foods like Chinese, Ethiopian, Japanese, European, or whatever you can think that are rare found in a farm town. Until late High School age I start to like Chinese food only then the more I became more opened mind to try more vary international foods when I moved out to the East Coast for College.

However, tonight I just had Ethiopian & Vegetarian dinner for the first time with one of my giggle buddies! I was surprised how much I loved the food! I found this little funny because had to look online before going there to see what kind of food they would serve and they all look really GROSS! Even was really worried it would conflict with my stomach but was totally wrong. It was very nature- Healthy choice of food even it digestive well through the stomach. Also remind myself DO NOT JUDGE the food through the pictures, just GO to the place with someone who knows the place well!! I am so going back there, hope I will remember what I had haha!

Have you ever had some Ethiopian Food before? If not, I recommend you to try it! :-)

Paper & Pen will do!

Just had a great one on one appt with my wonderful Dr. It just strange the interpreter didn't show up even they told us it was already set up, this happened quite often lately?!

Thank the Lord for paper and pen to communicate if the interpreter does not show up! I am very grateful for very understanding doctor who has patients with me for writing things back and froward in short time period. However, it sucks at some points because there are somethings I cannot express in words and I prefer in ASL which is easier for me. It was interesting at same time, I like to see Doctors try to interact and communicate with me, yet this one I regularly see is always the best one I ever had in my life that absolutely try to find a way to communicate with me and meet with my needs.

God is good, he allowed me to bump into one of interpreters who knows me while I was at Strong today. I mentioned to her about not having a interpreter for several of my appointments, she was shocked and felt bad, so she gave me her email address. Whenever I have appt, will contact her ahead of time so she can make sure someone will be assigned. Wonderful news! :-)

Just gotta love how supportive interpreters and Doctors are! :-D
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Boston on the Feet...

Decided to leave my car at my good friend Sara sister's for my spring break while I was visit Tabby, my long time friend that I knew since first grade. She live 10 sec from Green line metro so why bother paying ridiculous amount for gas and parking permit at Boston University where she was attending.

Wow, what a fantastic trip to Boston for the first time, we were on our feet the entire time! I cannot believe my leg didn't fell off or felt sore past few days when got back to Rochy?! It was neat that finally realized what city life is really like when you RARE use your own car!

Here is the agenda and pictures....
Wednesday -St. Patrick's day:
We headed out on the interstate from Rochester around 10:30am arrived into Boston by 4pm trying to get to Tabby's apt at Boston University but end up got lost. So Sara and I found my favorite food market "Whole Food Market". Grab the opportunity to get few things that we couldn't find in Rochy, even some Lactose and Gluten Free stuff! Then back on the street again, still got confused and lost so we end up at Boston Common and Public Square and park there to meet up with Tabby and Katie (Sara's sister). Since it was St. Patrick's day and super nice outside, everyone was outside!
After we met up with Katie, we grab a quick dinner at a Deli at Boston Common and had Katie help us guide out to Meldon, her place to park my car. Tabby and I took the Metro on the orange line from Meldon then switched to green line to St. Mary's to her apt. End up catching up for couples of hours, Good times!

Boston Day 1 (Click on the Pics for more Pics!)

Thursday March 18th:

Tabby had class from 8 to 11am, so I did my History homework at BU Library until Sara arrived around 10:30. We just walked around the campus until Tabby was done and had lunch at Breuggers/Panera Bread and little shopping, then headed to see Fenway Baseball stadium (Boston Red Sox). Tabby decided to call the Boston Harbor Cruise tour to see if they would provide interpreter, of course they didn't BUT they gave us free tickets! Whoot so took the metro to Back Bay and rode the boat around the harbor saw where Boston Tea Party occur, Boston Intentional Airport, Boston Coast Guard Base, and other battle sites with ships (forgot name). After that we went to Chinatown for a little shopping and sushi! When we were done eating my stomach hit me really hard when we start walking back to the Metro was planning to go over to Katie's to watch UP the movie but I was in lot of pain so had to go home! What a bummer!

Boston Day 2

Friday March 19th:
Tabby got called into work at Harvard Research Lab and I was feeling little better so decide to take the metro to Katie's all myself. It was neat experience by picturing myself doing this everyday if I ever live up there. Arrived Katie's to join Sara to watch UP, what a cute movie. After movie we went to Harvard to check it out and meet up with our sorority sister Megan who was in town too for an job interview. We grab lunch together at Crema Cafe at Harvard Square, good time catching up and walking around waiting for Tabby to get off work. After Tabby got off from work we went to Quigley Center, Little Italy, and Coast Guard Base since it was nearby eachother. Around 7pm Megan paged us and told us come out to different part of Boston where we have not touched to DPHH (Deaf Professional Happy Hour) it was a Deaf nightlife social event. We went there and met up with her there and had good time. After that it was around 11pm we took the bus with Megan and Sara took the metro since our metro was closer to her hotel and had to get back before last metro at 12:30am. We did got home just fine! What a BUSY DAY!!! :-)

Boston Day 3

Saturday March 20th:
Slept in until 9am! Tabby and I went little shopping. Went to my favorite store REI, got myself new bookbag since my current one is already worn out and light coat for rainy days. After that Tab and I went to Back Bay shopping area there were millions of people it was neat place. We stopped at this famous Cupcake place called 'Sweet' and grab some! Headed home to get myself ready to met up with my other sorority sister Catie, Amy, Sara, and Megan at Qugiley Market. We couldn't decide on resturant so went to the food court. I had seafood, had crabcake and fried shrimps. It was good but again it conflict with my stomach for some reasons! Later on we decide to go over to Harvard to Hong Kong place so they could have this popular alochol drink. Of course I didn't have some due to medical reason. Had to catch the metro again before 1am back to Tab's. What a wonderful exhausting night!

Boston Day 4

Sunday March 21st:
Packed up and headed out to Katie's place on the metro to leave for Rochester. We got home by 4pm. However, we have a very interesting interstate story to tell you!

Right before last rest stop before Rochester, Sara was driving and I was looking at her chatting. She was on right lane passing this ugly Red van with bed inside those kind you know.... this dude was about 28-32 yr old bald little big that all I can remember. While I was talking Sara gave me a weird looking, knew it wasn't me so I took a quick look behind me and all sudden this dude had his window down and held up disposable camera and took a picture of me and my car. I quickly looked at Sara and told her to speed up because I was scared and didn't know how to response to that, instead she speed up she flipped him off. All sudden he pulled off to this rest area with no bathroom! We both was like WHAT THE HECK in the WORLD why would he take a picture of us especially me (Thank God I had sunglasses on!). CREEPY!!!

Boston Day 5

What a WONDERFUL and GRATEFUL for a SAFE trip!! Million Thanks to Tabby for everything she have done for us!! Miss her dearly! :-)

Neurology Check up!

Finally had neurology Dr appt. today just for a check up and see how my new medicine was going for my migraines/headaches. It went well since my medicine I am on is working WONDERFUL and much better than my last medicines I was on before. On this new medicine I just have little bit headaches once a week or none! It just depends on if I am over stress, not enough sleep, around many people at once, or not ate in a long period of time. It's the best thing when you have no constant headaches or migraine Praise to the Lord!!
-Two negative about this new medicine is hard time to fell asleep and risk of having Kidney stone again (so better be drinking LOTS LOTS of water to prevent from it happening).

This appt. was really neat and exciting because my Dr. was in a excitement mood since he heard that finally found the right medicine for me! He said I made his day, which made my day go well too cuz love to see Doctors happy and hear good news from their patients since its a risky job. Even he had his boss came in and talked with me and hear the good news, even ask me more questions about the medicine. Pretty neat experience at that point! (also my terp was excited too, since she knows me). Now I do not have to go back in within 6 months- Yaya! PTL!

However, at the end he told me a sad news that he's not going to be around anymore after June. What a bummer, he was awesome and blessed to find right kind of medicine for this circumstance! Will miss him after he leaves. God will take care of this and will provide me a new one like him with all of his power! :-)

Spring Break Begins (10')

Ahh.. it's my first Spring Break at SUNY-Brockport this week! I had crazy week last week studying for my Health & Illness Sociology Medical Class midterm for 4 days in row from Monday- Thursday. It was pretty tough but I tried not to be over confidence with myself but got faith in myself I did well! We'll see what the results are after the break. I also had one super easy essay for Art class, got done in less hour. Glad it's all over, unfortunately I have to read 2 articles for medical class and 4 pages essay for Ancient History on Rome vs Greek. This is lot better than starting new classes and worry about spending $200+ for new books like I had to at RIT after spring break.

Looking forward to Boston trip this Wednesday to see a long lost childhood best friend along with a good friend of mine from here! It be my first time touch Boston, whoot! :-)

Mr. Hotdog

I've been taking care of this Betta Fish named "Mr. Hotdog" owned by my lil adorable Caleb while he was vacationing in Florida seeing Mickey Mouse. How lucky he is!
I just find it adorable that he named it Mr. Hotdog, I even asked him why? He said, "I don't know just because I want to name him that." I started to laugh thought was the cutest thing! Was thinking maybe because it was baseball season when he got it uhmm?? Who knows! When he gets older I'm definitely going to remind him about this! Giggles.

However, ever since had to return Mr. Hotdog to Caleb I've been thinking about getting one myself and let Caleb name it for me. I am not quite sure yet, maybe later after this summer since will be traveling lot this summer, seem like I would be.

I remember my lil sister had same kind of fish she named it Lucky and it lived pretty long time! I did had one myself but I cannot remember what I named it maybe Husker something and guess it didn't last long! eh ek! haha HOWEVER, my next one will be in a better condition and be taking good care of it than I did when was younger! :-)

Yogen Fruz + Magic Mouse = Best Day

Ahh It feels so great to feel fresh down my throat with regular cup full of Non-Dairy Strawberry and Blueberry with Apple juice mixed Smoothie from my favorite smoothie place in this world Yogen Fruz (so far)!! I wish I could have this everyday, then be super healthy for me and maybe good for my stomach issues too hehe?!
*Sorry this is not the great pic, left my camera at home- next time I'll have it with me!*
Beside Yogen Fruz got to spoil myself a little bit maybe too much, by buy a magic mouse for my MacBook since felt annoyed not having one after a friend of mine took the one I been using. (It was hers actually!) It's the most AWESOME mouse I ever owned, it just like the trackpad on my laptop but on mouse and it's wireless a big PLUS! Ahh that would help make my work move much faster on the computer! I love you Apple!

(Gotta love my MacBook and Magic Mouse! :-D)

Hope you find it curious trying either out! :-D

Projects! Projects!

Finally came up with some fun projects around here that I could do!
I'm super excited to get it all started! Will do it one at a time, yes I wish I can do it all at once! Hehe...

Here is my list of Projects I am planning on doing...
1. Paint the stars (That been sitting for so long!-Swie Mor&Ver! Hehe)
2. Re-decor the bookshelf
3. Give my room a new look I.e:Revise pic Frames, put up some stuff on walls, curtain on windows.
4. Find old board n turn it into wall decor (VERY neat! You'll see!)
5. Candy Photos for long distance friends and family

Those are good as for now... I will absolute post pics of the progress of those projects.

It's super beautiful day with a full SUNNY day! God's so GOOD!
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College Hopping

My little sister just got accepted into University of Nebraska at Omaha, where my home is found. Which I am SUPER excited about since that where I was originally plan on going to in the first place even got accepted for Psychology program there and planning on enroll into UNMC (Medical Center) to do something in Paediatric Field. Felt like she is following my dreams that I kinda wish I would of done.

(Neat pic of RIT campus at night: Taken by Marshall Watson from RIT)

During my senior year was juggling between Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), in New York or UNO. It was rough call since was very close with my family and Omaha buddies. End up rejecting UNO offer because I wanted to do something different in my life and experience different part of the US. Rochester is also well known for Deaf Community which is a big PRO for me in my future career. (Which I definitely can see it, happening!) One thing, I didn't mention is- that time I had a (ex)boyfriend who was going to RIT too, that pretty much dragged me to RIT.

I stayed at RIT for 3 years and graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Security recently May 09.

(with my Diploma from RIT)

During my last 2 quarter at RIT, I realized lot that computer wasn't my fit. I wanted to do something in psychology or Social Work field. Which I wish I would of went back to UNO in the first place then I would be graduating with my BA degree in either Psychology or Social Work by this May.

However, a wonderful academic counselor who knows me well enough to encourage me to major into Social Work. I took her word seriously and went for it and end up applying for different schools since RIT didn't have Social work program anymore. Also on the other side wasn't very happy at RIT. So, I applied to State University of New York at Brockport (SUNY), since was already rooted here in Rochester and wasn't ready to move back home. (Yes, I am much happier there at SUNY!)

This year is my first year at SUNY trying to finish up all NY state requirements and few social work classes. In between, have been thinking what kind of specialist in social work I want to do, so I know what kind of elective classes I can take instead of wasted ones. Pretty smart move uhu! haha. I am aiming to finish my BA degree by 2012 and then hop to different school to get my Masters by May 2013. Hopefully find job in hospitals as a Medical Social Work.

After I discovered the truth in the Bible, I realized God has purpose for me to be here in Rochester than back home. If I did not come here to Rochester, I might wouldn't know who Jesus our Savior is. Amen!
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