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Attention Value Shoppers!
Popeyes 11 piece Family Meal is now $3.99....Yes, biscuits included. | | |
| Had a pretty relaxing day today hanging out at the mall today. Is it a sign of me getting old that the first thing I do when I walk into stores now is scan the store for a bench, a couch, an ottoman, or whatever that'll make me look as disinterested as possible? I've also grown quite fond of people watching--and quite often judging. You know how when old Chinese people see something they don't approve (i.e. guys with long hair, girls with underwear showing, for example), they do that under the breath 'ai-yah......psh' thing while shaking their head ever so slightly? I'M THAT GUY!!! Somebody help me...
Went to Lenscrafters today also to get my two-year late check up--yes, at the same mall as previously mentioned. Boy, I tell ya, it's hard to sell to a sales guy like myself but somehow the kind lady convinced me that if I did not get my eyes dilated that I would lose my eyesight in the next six months, my wife would leave me and that would be the end of me.... I couphed up the $120 for the pleausre of having my eyes sting for two hours and sensitive to anything that reflects any sort of light. Good thing I had my sunglasses...
And here's my 'Smart Guy' moment of the day...
I went to Starbucks (yes, same mall...spent a LOT of time there today). Got my usual Grande-extra hot-nonfat-no-whip-mocha (yes, let's grow a pair...shut up). Things were looking up. Just as we were about to walk in the store, I went to lift my sunglasses from my eyes to the top of my head--using the hand I had my coffee...I might as well pour the coffee straight over head for the cascade of coffee that ensued.
I was amazed however, to find that my cat-like reflexes kicked in handily in that moment. I managed to duck under my own coffee just in time. I escaped unharmed except for a dime sized stain on my North Face fleece jacket. Wait, is that a chinese couple looking over at my direction shaking their heads?! Wonderful....
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| It's been almost exactly 3 years since my last post. How's everyone doing, for those who are still faithful subscribers to my lame xanga....sorry.
I want to dedicate this Xanga to my family who I miss so very much, in particular Gloria who I never get to see hardly anymore. I want you to know, Gloria that I have been stalking your Xanga and you, too need to step up with the postings...
I was touched to read the 'tribute' to me on my birthday on Gloria's Xanga. I didn't get to post a message for your birthday so can I post one now? Late as usual..I know.
Gloria, I'm so proud to be your big brother. About a week ago I dug up some old pictures of us when we were kids and it really made me think about our Taiwan days. Gosh, that seemed like so long ago, doesn't it? Remember that one picture where you're standing on the piano bench while I was playing it? I think that's one of my favorites. Growing up, I've always remembered you wanting to be wherever I was. You looked up to me--I took care of you. That was the way things were, and it was wonderful.
You got married last year. I am amazed how far you've come from the early days of being terribly shy when we first moved to the States. You've now matured into a beautiful bride although you still look like you're 16. Your wedding day brought about emotions in me that was unexpected. I cried when you walked down the aisle, I cried when we sang How Great Thou Art, I cried when Dad gave your hand in marriage to Pat--OK..I cried through the whole thing. Abby still gives me a hard time about not even crying in my own wedding!
I guess I cried because I was happy for you. I guess I cried because I love the history we have growing up. I guess I've also cried because I've missed you...
Even though we're apart, I really hope we can do a better job staying in touch with one another. I'm excited about you and Pat and we look forward to doing the double-date thing for the first time as married couples.
Love you, sis.
Jon | | |
| So I've been slacking off a bit with keeping this online journal thing. Apologies to those who depend on my entries for their daily entertainment....get a life...haha.
Let's see...Abby's mom's in town for the week. She's here not on vacation, not to visit us, necessarily--but to clean. Yes, that's the whole reason she's here--to help us clean and get organized. I spent the weekend before she got here to bring all of Abby's junk in from the garage to the basement. That girl has a lot of crap! My basement is filled with boxes of clothes and all sorts of garbage. The good thing is I am finally able to park my car in the garage. The bad thing is, winter is over....all those mornings scraping the windshield in -10 degree weather...hating life...argh! Should have done it sooner.
So yeah, Abby's mom is going to stay home all week while we're out at work or in school. Yesterday, when I got back, she had already vaccumed the entire house, cleaned out the fridge (it looks brand new now), organized the kitchen, and scrubbed the floor. I felt bad that she had to do that. But then basketball came on and I sat down to watch it for the next 3 hours...hey now..."Don't judge, lest ye be judged"--Matthew 7:1
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| "Live so that when you tell someone you are a Christian, it confirms their suspicions instead of surprises them."--anonymous
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