sneaky, sneaky parent

Yep, they're sneaky and meany! I meant as in nicest way... Let me tell you a story first then you know why.

Let's go back to AZ, where we had one month staying and one month of rental apartment. It is about 4 hours drive to Sonda know as the 1st place for vacation here in America. What a beatiful and expensive place to stay! On a long road trip turn out to be abt 6 to 7 hours cuz of traffic. We plan to stay two nights there on our Thanksgivng vacantion.

On the road, we stop a few gas stations for restroom or something to eat or both. One gas station, we stop at. I spotted a mini truck. There were blankets and large towels with different pictures on it. My first thought... Winged Unicorn or flying unicorn or Alicorn, whatchmacallit, I don't care. It not unicorn and not flying horse and put together it is flying unicorn (exuase me for being draging on). Now, I went around and searching and hoping. Lo and behold, I saw a blanket of alicorn. I wanna it and must have it. I couldn't afford it. I was soo disappointed. My parent said they couldn't. Truth is I was desevanted(sp) and heartbroke. I was in disappointed. I would do anything to have it.

After trip is over, on way back, we stop at same gas station. I knew it was still there cuz I saw that alicorn blanket, again but in different place and u can see it. I was soo tempting to take a picture but I think it wld be wise not to. I still couldn't afford.
Oohh how much I want it. Nothing I could do. We arrive back to rental aprtment and in few days, we left and got home.

Several days later, my mind was no longer on that alicorn blanket. As xmas getting closer and closer. We wrap a few xmas presents. I spotted one slight big box that already wrapping of xmas wrapping paper and ribbons. At first, I thought maybe some kind of blanket but alicorn didn't across my mind. Mom lied, "oh I buoght it last summer." I replied, "you mean while I was gone couple days to Atlanta?" Mom thought abt it few second as she seems in serious thought then she nodded, "yeah."

Well, I dunno what it is. Our tradition to open all xmas presents on xmas eve but one will open on xmas morning. Well, I have two gifts and I decided to open that slightly big. So I did. I was shocked! It turn out alicorn blanket! I did had my tears in my eyes. I wasn't expecting that at all.

Mom told me that she said to dad that wld be perfect for xmas presant on a way to Sonda. When we came back to same gas station, dad went inside the gas station first and got cash from atm machine. Mom and I waited as I took care of Reese(my dog). Dad came out then mom and I went inside to use restroom and get something from subway sandwiches. Mom looked over the window while I busy gathering the bags of sandwiches. Mom notice that dad is still busy of trying to hide blanket in the back of the tuck so mom went ahead and bought more bottle drinks and candies. I just follow mom around and never notice. Geez! All those signs are noticable.

I mean, after we came in the mini-van, dad went back to gas station for restroom. And I thought he already went earlier. Plus, when we arrive at apartment, dad manage to shoot me to the apartment before he open the truck. He manage to hide in black bag.

Mom manage to put on top of the shelf in cloest. Funny thing, I did notice something different on top of shelf but I just ingore and minding my own buisness.

My parents manage to hide it on a way back home. I was clueless the whole time. Haha, like I said, sneaky parent!

Right now, alicorn blanket wrapped around me as I lay on my bed.
Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!

its xmas time in the city

Wow! City is busy and crowded. Best way to avoid crowd is morning. We have limited money this year. That means we wouldn't get much this xmas.

Unforuately my work doesn't start until Janurary. I really needed NOW. Since my momey is low I have no choice to ask my parents to give me xmas money so I can pay my bills. So that means no xmas presents for me this year.

Truth is, I'm not able buying anything for my parent and they already know that. They don't care as long as I'm home and alive.

I'm tempting to fly and work other state but I can't go anywhere cuz of limit budget that I have. I can stay either Georgoria or Oregon since there r 2 people I know invite me to stay at their place and search for job. But limited money, so I'm stuck here for a while.

Enough with gloomy! Time for cheery stuff... I enjoy decorate xmas tree. White tree with red organtments and white light. We bought hickory farm food. Its our tradition on xmas eve and hot choclate or speical xmas desserts. Yummy! And most of all, xmas caroling with radio blasting in living room. If weather is really chilly, we wld start the fire in fireplace.

I can't wait until I celebrating xmas with my parent. Even though there is no presents, I still enjoy dressing up my beautiful outfit and putting up curling hair and simple make-up. My favorite thing to do... Is to dress up.

Smile.

pet peeves!

I look at newspaper ads, I saw job that got me interesting. Although it is vague, as always. When I called, it turn out door-to-door salesman of Kirby the vaccum. How annoying? But there always something that is scam. I'm usually spetickal(sp) a lot of times. I ask questions and if the answer is still vague or off-point and didn't answer directly. I refuse to accept. I walked away.

In meantime, I spotted another ads, I thought I would give a try. I ask what company's name. I did google search but no luck. I receive address where I can interview next day at 4pm. I google address. There's an area where selling for offices on that street. Well, seem like the building does exist. I asked what is dress code. The lady replied buisness attire and no experience reqiure. Heck! 14 dollars an hour is way better paid where I work. Oh, if the interview goes well the it wld last 90 minutes, be sure to bring paper and pen. So I thought I could give a try. I informed my parents. Just in case anything could happen. Mom and I look over my wordrobe(sp-closet) and found perfect buisness outfit that looks good on me. Copper silk top with pin brown/black strips pants and black buisness coat. I lookd faboulous in that outfit. Plus gold loop earrings and copper/brown stone necklace. It blends so well. Next day, I put on light make-up with natural colors and put on the buisness attire.

Funny, I wasn't nervous. It is more of catious since the company is vague so I didn't have hope ups. I arrived at the building I spotted all other building has signs up but not the one I go to. Again, I was uncertain so I called my dad, he encoruage me it wouldn't hurt u if ya go in. I said, "ok". I took my father's advice I went in, there are several small rooms with room number know as suite. I found my suite number. The door is wide open. Down the short hallway, I spotted the wooded frame said "BB-something" I knew that is Better Buisness (dot) org. Where u can find that website where people give postive/negitives about buisness around in usa. So I thought, well this isn't scam. It is a real company. I spotted the name, turn out the spelling I received was wrong. No wonder I couldn't find it. I froze when I saw the next word "Marketing". Deep down I knew I had to work with custmors same idea where I work but this one is better paid and ya get scholorship for college.

So, I knew expectation is high. I enter another room, I spotted 2 young people who applied same postion I applied so there is compentation(sp). I quickly google search thru my trusty sidekick to get familiar with that company and there's a website for it. I was thrill when I found out they do hire part-time/holidays/summer for kids who in college and to help to be prepare in real world so I thought this is perfect oppurtinty. It said no matter what career goals are. So perfect!

I didn't had time to be nervous as I learn information and write down the application. The process was quick. The lady came and called my name which kinda surprised me because other 2 were there first before me. I got up and went into her office. I explained that I'm hard-of-hearing (in hearing world, its best not to say I'm deaf from my personal experiences).

She mention there will be public speaking, are you comfortable with that? I quickly said I partipant 4H Club for public speaking and won first place and I took class in H.S. And college. I do enjoy give public speaking. She said, "oh, so ya didn't have problem with that." She asked me how did I deal with customers, I told her my experiences of recent job. She impressed. Then she asked me about phone calls, I told her I don't use phone then she said how did u called here. I explained relay. She rolled her eyes..

(SHE ROLLED HER EYES!) I stop in mid-sentences, I said, ya got the idea. Ooohhh that pissed me off but I kept cool. Then she explained how customers wld be uncomfortable about relay. Blah blah, thank you for coming as she shook my hand. I was quickly dismissed. It is 2 minutes interview and I'm out the door. I wished I could flip my finger at her for already determined.

My pet-peeves when a hearing person already set their mind and hurry me out without giving me a chance to explain or defend of point out examples that there are deaf manger out there or something. Sigh!

virus this and that

Wow! I heard a news mention several people died from cold virus. It is not flu virus. What's next? Cold virus is a lot stronger than before. My guess it has to do with global warming.

Why did I bought abt that? Well, I did research West Nile Virus(WNV). I learned that WNV has been there long and long time. Reason why it hasn't affect us beacuse WNV is young. It hasn't delevolped into adulthood that grows in misquoto(sp). The cold weather killed them. Now the global warming caused delay of cold weather so misquoto had a chance to live longer then WNV has a chance to grow into adulthood. Now the fully growth WNV is starting to kill to several humas (and young alligators, I watched National Explore Channel in AZ, the people who tried to save alligators. Had killed 800 last year just because of WNV).

Now get to the point abt cold virus... I suspect the weather might affect cold virus to be stronger. Sad, isn't it? Now I can't help but wonder is it really safe to be outside? I mean, it is sooo nice weather for few days this week.

Today, my parents and I went to resturant and the young boy is just coughing and didn't put his hand to cover his mouth and start spreading in the air as he walked by us. My parents and I saw that and we rolled our eyes. Mom suggestion to have an early dinner from now on and I couldn't agreed more.

Last Day

Yep, it is sure last day for me to use internet cuz we are leaving late tmw morning on the way to home (Texas). I felt that I'm ready to go home now. It is a bit too long but that's ok. It is truly nice to get out of Texas for a while.

I went to couple natural parks nearby in AZ. I spotted coytoe, roadrunner, and roadkilled boar. Yes, there's a boar here. My mom did doubted and truth is I kinda doubt what I saw until I went to sourvinor(gifts or stuff for memorable vaction) shop and there is a boar picture looks exact what I saw a dead one. Well, there isn't any gross looks. Just plain dead.

I did went to Sonda... Ooohh It is so beautiful. It is Grand Cayon(sp). The winner is from the best vacation of USA's choice is Sonda, AZ. However it is nearly expensive because speactolor(sp?) view is 360 degree and ya get the best view looking out.

Next let's talk about Oreo and Reese and Tom-Tom(TT).... Oreo is sooo adorable. When we were packing a day early Oreo is ready to go. He's already inside the carrier and wait for us to take him. Ooohh sooo sweet! During the daytime riding along in mini-van. I let Oreo out. He's fine. He's busying looking out the window and sitting on my shoulder. He's reminding me a monkey. In fact, I've nicknamed him "Curious Gegorge, Curious a little monkey" Yes, he certain curious. He likes to get into anything and be in the middle of everything what ya doing. When I packing stuff in suitcase, he comes and sit down on the suitcase. Other times, he would sniff around and looked at me "meow". So adorable. So sweet! I couldn't resist. I picked him up and loving him. Oreo is increadble smart himself. Too smart for most cats. Mom said compare any cats that she had... Oreo is smarter than all.

Reese is ready to go when we start packing. Reese sat in the backseat and just stay there while we are packing suitcases in the mini-van. She doesn't go anyway. Before we left TX to AZ, Reese doesn't know where to sit. She been busying seating in different seat then ended up seating the driver's seat. For some reason she likes that place better. After a while, at the last packed, we put 2 carrier by one of two cats each for 2 carriers. We put in the back seat. Reese hopped over and sat back seat with them. Reese knows where she's really belong in the backseat. Soo adorable. I know. I know. It just tickle me to know that Reese wouldn't leave the mini-van in the morning as we packed back from the hotel and on the way to another hotel. She would do exact same thing. Sometimes Reese is concern to be left out. She doesn't want to be forgotten. That's her worry. I can see that. When we were packing today to get ready to leave tmw morning, we stopped Reese from coming with us as we walk to mini-van to oranize and stuff. Reese seems not happy. Her tail is down and her head is down as she walk around. I saw her then I spoke to her, "Oh Reese, don't you worry. I see you, girl. and you are coming with us." Then she wagged her tail softly. Then mom added, "of course, you are, Reese, you are coming with us, we won't forget you." Reese's tail wagging more and faster. She came to us for our loving and attention.

TT is totally different. He doesn't like to being picked up. He'll try to bite or stritch you. TT does bite very hard and it does go deep especially with his fangs. I can see the fangs are outside of his lip. Too much remind me of sabortooth cat. TT is always feel safer in the carrier even though we have to fight for him to put in the carrier. Mainly because every trip to go to VET, that's why he wouldn't go there. When we were in TX, TT already knows what's going on. It means travel time. He would try so hard to escape or hide. We managed to find him and put him in the carrier. At first, he would meowing and fussing once he realize that he isn't going to VET. He's all calm and purring and go to sleep. If we tried to let him out. He would find a good hiding spot. However, at night, he doesn't mind sitting backseat and looking out the window. TT feels more comfortable at night than daytime. TT is still sweet and loveble and he will get on your lap only when he feels like it.

Well, last time to post until next time. So, I'm going ahead and say, "Merry Early Christmas" or "Happy Holidays!"

In AZ

Yes, My mom did notice the man stare at me. Of course, my mom told my dad that. Which it is not unusual. More stories come to later. It is about my trip to National Park.....

AZ

I'm still in AZ. Yep, Yep, Yep, Yep, I sure am. *grin*

I notice a lot of hispanic people around here. It does seem like mostly are from Mexico. When I was at the resturant, Olive Garden, I notice one hispanic guy stare at me. I mean it is very obvious because he is doing it literally stare. I do feel somewhat uncomfortable. I manage to ingore. I feel sorry for his girlfriend, I knew she would feel less beautiful. Of course, it is not unusual, his girlfriend got mad at him. She wasn't happy about that. I know that I am beautiful and God created me. If I truly hate my apperances then that means I would hate God for created me. I already accepted for my apperances after all I can't change it. Unless I get the plastic surgery which it costs a lot. I rather not. Beside, I like my appearance and I enjoy my beauty. There's no law said that I can't enjoy. But still, it strike me interesting about some men out there. Also what's interesting part, some (or most) men do look at me or suprised by my beauty looks. One thing I don't understand is that they do not approach me. If I try to approach to some guys, it makes it worst because it boast their ego-ism and start playing hard to get. That's really annoying. I lost interesting fast. That's why I don't approach.

A very few guys did approach me. One did but I quickly dismissed him. Sadly, Yes, I did. When I should have put the effort to try to soicalize with him. I guess I'm more comfortable around deaf men than I do hearing men. That's the hearing guy I dismissed him.

Because one deaf guy did approach me and I enjoy talking to him because communicate is a lot easier than trying hard time understanding what's the hearing guy said. It does consume my energy.

Before I talk about Halloween Party, I went to Deaf Happy Hour last summer. There are fewer deaf people there. I don't know if I mention this on the blog because I couldn't seem to find it so I assume it is not. I met a deaf guy there. He's bragging how much he's contoling his roommate. Well, his roommate is female and she's diabetic. He kept telling her what she can eat and what not to eat. He keep on preaching to exercise.. blah blah blah. The way how he says that he really enjoy to tell her what to do. I don't like him at all. I feel very uncomfortable around him. So I left.

Now, at the Halloween Party, There are several deaf people. I met quite a few. One person did introduce me to some others. So that's how it make it alot easier to soicalize. Other person did introduce me to Jimmy. He's seems pretty nice guy. I do enjoy being around him. Then there's a guy I met from Deaf Happy Hour. I wish he wasn't there. He did showed up late. I manage to mind my own buisness and talk with other deaf people until I need to go to use restroom. I could not hold any longer. I walk by that controling guy. He try to stop me, I told him I gotta go. After using the restroom, I try so hard to pass by him without notice him or that he didn't notice me but... He's actually waiting for me. Back of my head was, "sh*t" I couldn't believe it. He grabbed a chair and said that I must respect a lady and bring to the table for me to sit with him. *Ugh* What can I do?! I wish somebody would save me... but deep down I know only I can save myself. The converstation wasn't flowing smoothly in and out. He does the most talking. Half of the time, I don't understand what's the heck is he talking about. Meanwhile I try to think of a creative way to get out. He did asked me a couple of questions but everytime I talk, he just interpruted me. I didn't care. I let him interprut me. I don't feel comfortable of sharing myself to him. He said that our converstation flow in and out natural... Ha! Oh PUH-lease... He said that I'm beautiful. I told him thank you. Then he asked me out... Sh*t was come in my mind again. I told him, "no." He asked why... I just shake my head. I refuse to give a reason. He said that he doesn't see me wearing wedding band and asked me if I'm married. I wish I could lie. I said, "no". He asked me again why not go out for a date. I shake my head. Then he brag on how much he has money and working full-time UPS and been working there for long time. I think 20 years or so... So I make up the exuase that I'm going to school this Spring 2008. So, I rather not dating for a while. Blah blah blah.... Finally, I had an idea... I told him, I need to get something to drink as I got up... He asked, are you coming back? This time... I lied. Yeah, I'm coming back..... No way I'm not going back to that controlling guy. Heck! I don't remember his name.

I saw Jimmy. I bought the bottle of water for a drink and sat with Jimmy. Several minutes later, that controlling guy came to us. Jimmy pointed to the tv which is baseball is playing. I went ahead and watch it. Few moments later, Jimmy got my attention. He said that best way to get the controlling guy to leave is to watch any sports. He doen't like sports and he would leave. Thanks for the advice, next time I will do that. Jimmy and I talk for a while... then controlling guy comes to us. We watch baseball until controlling guy leaves. It repeat like 6 times.... Geez, that controlling guy wouldn't leave me alone. And he still keep staring at me... Oy!! I hate that... I really hate that the most. However, I didn't let the controlling guy bother me. I continue to have fun which I did for the next few hours then I got a little bit sleepy. Jimmy was sweet that he's willing to walk with me to the car. I can trust him so I let him. Plus there are few other deaf people getting ready to leave so it was sorta in group so we're not alone. *smile*

All in All, it was a good experience for me. I do enjoy despite the fact the contolling guy is there. This time I finally find a way to save myself without hoping to have someone to save me after all, only I can save myself. I pat my back for did a good job to make a respect getaway without making into scene.

Wow, I didn't realize, it's getting late. Good Nite.

Need my Beauty Sleep!

Sneezing-

Yep, I've been sneezing lately and no it's not a cold/flu. It's allergy. Man! I hated that. Being in a small space with two cats. I'm higly allergic to cats than dogs. (that's why I pick dog, not cats) If the space is large, then it's not so bad.

Now why am I speaking of space? Mmmmm.... I'm in AZ for real. Living in two bedrooms and two bathrooms apartment. Living room/dining room/Kitchen is connected in one room. Talk about small space here. Compare living in the house. There's no hallway or going up and down the stairs. But here we are staying for one month. So I've been taking allergy pills from the over the counter from the store. It helps but bigger space is much better. I have been outside more often where's the freesh air. Inotice my nose is alot clearer if I'm outside more than I'm inside. Well, it doesn't matter.

This apartmen t suppose to have heated pool but sadly according to the magner said, we do have heated pool but the heat pump is broke. Mom and I think she's lying. The manager of the apartment is lazy... cuz she kept postponing the paperwork for several weeks then finally got it. Then we arrive to AZ, we got the room... but we still waiting for other closure paperwork and AC adoptor (it is for the computer internet) without AC adoptor there's no way to have access to the internet. Geez, I thought we have to wait for few weeks by the time I got the AC adoptor, we are going back to Texas. Lucky, I just got the AC adoptor this evening.

Well, this town is pretty easy to learn a way around better than Texas. It has everything in one spot without spreading every where. It's much better. Save Gas, too.

We haven't find the Park, yet for Reese. I know she needs it. Reese has been moping around. She isn't in playful mood lately. Sadly, there's no backyard. I know Reese needs to go to the park. I know that will cheer her up better. I hate seeing her moping around.

We have no luck to find temopoary rental house or "vaction homes" It is either no pets allow or have pets allow, if the pets are allow but credit card is not acceptable. What a pain in the....... I found a perfect cottage-y house and has large fenced backyard. *sigh* But she doesn't accept credit card. Oh well....

Well, on the bright side, I got to have access on internet and tv cable. *big grin* Only reason I like it so much, Sci-fi... Of course it's Star Gate: Atlantis. Right now I'm watching the Animal Planet or Explorer, it's focus on Tiger in the wild. I enjoy watching that show. Well, not just for tiger but many other animals stuff. Once in a while, I do enjoy watching History Channel. Sometimes it is fancasting to watch but other times it can be boring. I only pick out what I know that I would enjoy.

Well, it's 11pm here while midnight in Texas, I've starting to go to bed early since there's no backyard, I have no choice but to wake up early in the morning and take Reese for a walk around in apartment area.

Funny...

Cable is not working. So there's no tv. Phone is cut off. Only can use is mobile phone. What's left? Internet should be off; however, it did not. Hahahaha. Interent is working. But my parent will have to call about that cuz doesn't want to pay for the internet.

Anyway part 2

Do It Anyway

*

By Mother Theresa

*

People are often unreasonable,

illogical and self-centered;

Forgive them anyway.

*

If you are kind,

People may accuse you

of selfish, ulterior motives;

Be Kind anyway.

*

If you are successful,

you will win some false friends and

some true enemies;

Succeed anyway.

*

People may cheat you;

Be honest and frank anyway.

*

What you spend years building,

someone could destroy overnight;

Build anyway.

*

If you find serenity and happiness,

they may be jealous;

Be happy anyway.

*

The good you do today,

people will often forget tomorrow;

Do good anyway.

*

Give the world the best you have,

and it may never be enough;

Give the world the best you've got anyway.

*

You see, in the final analysis.

it is between you and God;

It is never between you and them anyway.

*

Love that poem! It is alternative from the song that I recently posted. I like both of them. They're great!

Anyway

Tonight is the last night for me to type.... until I go to AZ for November.

Speaking of "anyway"... it is the title of the song, "anyway". I know. I was introduce by my best friend. The singer is Martina McBride and she sang that song called, "anyway". It's perfect fit for me. I'm pretty sure it applies to a lot of people, too.

Here's the lyric words. You'll like I'm sure.

You can spend your whole life buildin'

Something from nothin

One storm could come and blow it all away

Build it anyway

You could chase a dream

That seems so out of reach

And you know it might not ever come your way

Dream it anyway

God is great but sometimes life aint good

And when I pray

It doesn't always turn out like i think it should

But I do it anyway

I do it anyway

This worlds gone crazy

And it's hard to believe

That tomorrow will be better than today

Believe it anyway

You can love someone with all you heart

For all the right reasons

And in a momont they can choose to walk away

Love 'em anyway

God is great but sometimes life aint good

And when I pray

It doesn't always turn out like i think it should

But I do it anyway

Yeah I do it anyway

You can pour your soul out singin'

A song you believe in

That tomorrow they'll forget you ever sang

Sing it anyway

Yeah sing it anyway

I sing

I dream

I love anyway

For hearing want to hear and see who she is. Martina McBride-Anyway

I like the words on it, too. Such as, I wanna be famous. A little boy, I wanna be just like my dad. One little girl, "I wanna find a cure." A old man, "I want to be feel needed" Other man, "I want to forget" ... And many more. Click on it and check it out.

Halloween

Wow! It's been long time since I actually celebrate Halloween. Mainly because that was in the past of Christan's way of saying don't celebrate Halloween cuz ya supporting EVILS. First time, I decided, I'm tired of that B and S. I felt freedom and sense of what I want to do. After all, I decided to do what I want for Halloween and enjoy it. I will double check to make sure that Halloween party is still continue and not cancel. I hope...

In meantime, my parents and I are going to AZ. We got ourselves apartment and rental SUV. Speaking of SUV, there's DVD and GPS. (Did I mention that before? I can't remember cuz I did mention several times to my friends.)

Oh, I also found out that the internet will but cut off Monday morning. Something that I'm not looking forward to. But there's a bright side, there will be internet at the apartment in AZ for one more month.

My parents and I are doing okay. Of course, there's a small fight with my mom but that's typical mother and daughter's quarrel. Nothing new. Reese is doing good. Oreo is sweet as ever and Tom-Tom is grumpy old cat but they are all doing fine.

One thing is that I just can't wait to get things straighten out with college thing.

Hello!

Well, the last day of using internet and cable is this Monday. Oh well, there's nothing I can do about it. Beside, my parents need to save money so they can afford to repair the A/C before the summer start next year.

Look at the bright side, I'm able to keep my t-mobile to keep up the communication and what's going on. Plus, I will visit library from time to time. There's another bright side, since I'm going to AZ, it has internet. So I can use it, too for one more month. We will be leaving November 1st.

Here's another news, we got the SUV. It has GPS (direction giving in the vichle) and DVD player. So that way, if ever get bored, we (except driver) will be able to watch some movies. I'm so glad about that part. It's nice to have technology nowadays.

By the way, notice that I tend to copy and paste it?? Reason why I did that is because I hate it every time when I want to go back to the certain website and it's no longer there, anyway. It's really annoying. That's why I did copy and paste it everytime. Especailly if I'm interesting in something and want to keep it.

Oreo, the black and white kitty, the vet said that he's 6 months old. We will wait until after the AZ to come home and have him nuetured/spray remove. The vet said that he looks fine. That he doesn't seem sick. One of the assistance said that "I wish I found him, he's so sweet!" When the vet gave him the shots. He meowed as he in pain and roll over as his way of saying pity me. He didn't bite nor stratch. He's really a sweet kitty.

How to calm A Nervous Employer

Respectivly from the website... Just click on the title.

How To Calm A Nervous Employer

March 1, 2006

One of the trickiest parts of the deaf employment puzzle is dealing with the concerns and apprehensions of hearing employers. Because deafness is so rare in the general population, meeting, interviewing and hiring a deaf employee is a new experience for most hearing managers. They're often nervous and unsure - they've read or heard scary stories about interpreting and accommodation costs, lawsuits, communication problems. Even after being convinced you qualify for a position, there may be some hesitation.
Every job applicant expects questions about their experience, ability and knowledge. Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may get additional questions related to communication. There are managers who genuinely want to hire deaf and hard of hearing employees, but they need help to understand how to make it work out for everyone involved.
The better prepared you are to answer their questions, the better your chances of getting the job.
So how do you prepare? First you need to decide what you want to say, and then think about how you want to say it.
Fortunately, many others have been down this path before, and you can learn from them. Once again, the Internet is your friend.
For example, copywriter Pat Pawling has a page on his website that explains what VRS is, how it works, and how it benefits both employers and deaf and hard of hearing workers. It's colorful, well designed, and easy to read and understand. Points are made clear with photos and illustrations. It's exactly what a prospective employer needs - clarity and reassurance that there are effective communication tools for the workplace. You'll need the free Adobe Reader program to view and print it.
Hearing people everywhere are often fascinated by ASL and they're eager to learn when the opportunity arises. You can make that interest and enthusiasm work for you. Point your new boss and co-workers to the free, online ASL University to help them get a sense of what ASL is all about. The site won't teach them how to sign, but it can help keep their interest alive while you teach them a little bit each day. Typically, some of your co-workers will lose interest after a while, and some will really get into it and learn a lot. The key thing is to keep encouraging them.
It's always helpful to have a signing, hearing contact in a hearing workplace, especially if they can keep you informed about office politics.
One of the best overall guides I've seen for employers is on a deaf services agency website in Manitoba, Canada. Called Including Deaf People in the Workplace, It includes a section on speechreading, which is great for when you get that inevitable question - "Can you lipread?". It's always an awkward question to answer, because you know it usually means the person asking would really prefer to continue talking rather than adjust to a new method of communicating. This section does a good job of explaining the limitations of lipreading/speechreading, and how to use it effectively with hard of hearing workers who can make the most of it.
Another excellent guide, titled The Supervisor's Guide to Effective Communication with a Deaf Employee is from the Deaf Community Advocacy Network - DeafCan - in Michigan. An excerpt:
BEING LEFT OUTThere is nothing more frustrating to Deaf employees than to see a conversation, laughing, an announcement and when they ask what it is all about, they are told, "It wasn't important." Let that valuable decision be placed in the hands of the Deaf employee. Deaf employees need access to what is happening in the world just like hearing employees do. And, while the supervisor may think nothing of hearing employees "chatting" as they work, or listening to the radio, Deaf employees are often reprimanded for "chatting" with fellow Deaf employees.
SOLUTION: Take time to "fill in" the Deaf employee. A lot of office "talk" is important.
Another approach - Thomas David Yim, a deaf job seeker in California, created his own Frequently Asked Questions page for potential employers. One example:
How can you get my attention when you see me?
Yelling is not necessary; instead, you can tap my shoulder, ask someone to tap my shoulder, pound on a floor or knock on a table to make vibrations for me to feel, or flicker a light.
Finally, it may be helpful to quote Canadian Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella, who said:
Sometimes equality means treating people the same despite their differences, and sometimes it means treating them as equals by accommodating their differences.
© Copyrighted material, used by permission. This article can not be copied, reproduced, or redistributed without the express written consent of the author. All views expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of i711.com.

http://www.pawling.net/Call.pdf

Canine Taboos

Shit! was first thing in my mind when I read it. Espeically when I do give Reese, my dog, grapes once in a while. GEEZ! I only knew that chocolate can kill dogs but grapes can give kidney failure to dogs.

Did you know how dangerous the following common foods are to your Dog?

1. Alcohol It depresses brain function and can cause a coma. So no pina coladas for Fido - Not for fun and not by accident with party leftovers.

2. Coffee The caffeine in a cup of java is a methylxanthine compound that can increase a dog's heart rate and trigger seizures.

3. Chocolate The chemical theobromine can be fatal. Just three ounces of dark or seven of milk can bring on vomiting in a 50 pound dog.

4. Macadamia nuts Experts have yet to determine why just a few of these nuts can produce tremors, even temporary paralysis, in a dog's hind legs.

5. Garlic Garlic breaks down a dog's red blood cells, leading to anemia and possible kidney failure from leaking hemoglobin.

6. Onions Their damage to canine hemoglobin is cumulative, so small tastes over time can be worse then wolfing down the whole bulb.

7. Grapes Toxicologists have found that grapes and raisins can cause renal failure.

They're still trying to learn why. Source: National Geographic Magazine - October 2007 page 30. http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/2007-10/dog-poisons.html

October??

Oh my goodness! Time sure flies so fast! I've been busy here and there lately. I didn't have the time to check my emails nor reading blogs lately. Plus, One side of the house have no A/C, Yeah, we have two seperate A/C. Thank goodness, it is not our bedroom side. Whew! Or we will be hot as we are in hell. How in the world are you able to sleep in the heat?

Well, like I said, it's NOT in our bedrooms. A/C is working just fine. Strange about the internet isn't working right in my bedroom. However, other side of the house, the internet works just fine. Werid. Just plain werid. Something tells me it's seperate thing.

Sadly, there isn't cool days in the autumn, lately. Although I did hoping and praying for it. The heat seems to take it over. I guess Mother's Nature is in the heat nowadays.

Tonight, it is finally cool-off, just alittle bit cuz of rain. So I can spend some time on the internet alittle longer.

Here's another bad news, possible we are not able to go to Azorina. Well, Mom and I can't go but dad have to. Because everything is booked. Nothing's available, now. People likes to have vactation there more and more during the Falls and winters especially from the Canada. So, everything is booked up. Also, we couldn't rent a mini-van, either. Unless ya want the mini-van that consume alot of gas which isn't worth it.

Here's the last bad news, Sorry for more sad news, my parents will not be paying internet end of this week. But not only internet but cable, too. So that means, no more Sci-Fi, no more Animal Planet, no more Explorer channel, and no more Amimne(Jap's cartoon. Adult cartoon after midnight) for me to watch. WWWAAAHHHHH!!

I will be visiting library once in a while to check emails from time to time. I may not be able to use the blog as often.

Meantime, Mom and I are stuck staying here. So, that means, it's time for me to go back to work. I need the money. I'm nearly out of cash.

Since I didn't sleep good last night. Time for me to go to bed.

Sept is almost over.

Wow! This month is alot faster than I thought. I've been busy lately.

Speaking of September, my birthday is coming soon. Man! I'm getting old... very old. However, I'm still young in my heart. Just that, I couldn't believe that's long time I've been here on Earth in USA. Espeically alot can happen when people died in early age.

Oh, guess what I'm going to AZ this November. I'm not going to tell where is exactly. Smile!

However, I will be when I get back home. It's very exciting

*****************************************************************************

Off the subject, my parents were talking today. I asked, "whatcha talking about?" They seems in a very serious discussion.

Mom told me that my parents are thinking about having Dad retire that certian company and work in different company in North Carolina. Main reason is that, it is tooo expensive here and they could not able to save any dimes on retirement plans. They do not want to wait 2 years to move again since they can not save anything.

Dad do not want to make harsh decision. He rather wait until he contact to the company to be sure that company will hire him or not. Dad do not want to "retire" now and regret it. Espeically they do want to earn the living for few more years before they retire.

Either way, it is still a risk.

*********************************************************************

Last night I had a nightmare. It's really about a large obstacle in my way and it is so overwhalm to overcome. I need to open it up. Problem is that I already did but no one understands me where I'm coming from. That part is frustrating. One thing I still haven't had a chance to talk to my 2nd mom. I wish my trip wasn't that short plus my 2nd mom got sick while I was there. I guess I do have "bottle up my emotional"...

Well, it is getting late and I better go to bed.

Little Girl

There's something I would like to mention this. Over the labor day weekend, I was staying at my 2nd mom. She brought a little girl at the airport. My 2nd mom was taking temporary custody for that 2 years old girl. Cuz, her mother's on drugs and in jail. Father is nowhere to be found. Sad... truly sad...

So, that cute 2 years old was very shy to meet me. She hidden behind my 2nd mom's leg. She's really adorable. My 2nd mom put her in the back seat with that special thing for kids to sit down with seatbelt. I just wave at her with a smile as I sitting in the front seat.

Later at night, we stop at Chik-fla(sp). The little girl told my 2nd mom that she rather have me put her down from the mini-suv. I was kinda surprised by that so was my 2nd mom since she wasn't expecting it. I don't mind. So I did.

There's chick-fi-la(wrong sp again) have a mini door to fit thru. 2nd mom was encouraging her to go to that mini-door. As I quickly go around to the large door to meet that little girl. 2nd mom said, "What do ya think of that? That special door is made for you." So sweet...

Next day, I decided to go ahead and unbuckle the seatbelt and put her down from the SUV instead of my 2nd mom as well as I put her back every time we get on SUV. Of course, that little girl said to my 2nd mom that she wants me to do it. She's such a sweetie.

According to my 2nd mom, that little girl's mind is absorbing like a sponge that absorb from the water. For example, when she's driving there's a car cut too close in front of her, 2nd mom said, "YOU FRIGGIN' IDIOT!!!!" Few moments later, the little girl repeat of what 2nd mom said. After that, 2nd mom kept her mouth shut. I laughed.

One morning, we got up very early to go to the DragonCon to drop me off. That little girl asked this question, "Why do we have to go 'bye-bye' so early?" Aaaaww so adorable. Of course, 2nd mom explaining everytime the little girl asking questions.

At night, 2nd mom also take care of the 3 days from her long time friend since her friend's son is getting in for divorce. So, 2nd mom taking care of the 3 days at evening. The little girl learned the word "cooperate". My 2nd mom is trying to teach her that dog's behavior is different and doesn't mean they're bad. One dog would not cooperate when give to the medication and being stubborn. While other dog would cooperate when giving the medication.

The little girl use that word... "cooperate" that 2nd mom taught her a new word. As we were in the house giving dog foods and etc. There's a peanut butter mix with medication. The little girl have peanut butter with medication. 2nd mom was gone other room. The little girl came to the dog. I didn't know that she can give the medication to that certain dog since I didn't know which dog that would cooperate and would not. I told her "no". The little girl was being stubborn, "Yes!" I told her "No!" Then she started to cry and go to the 2nd mom. The 2nd mom came up and asked me why is she crying. I explained to her then she said, "oh, that's okay. This dog does cooperate." The little girl gave the medication with peanut butter. The dog just lick it off. He's just exciting like having candy to eat. I thought that was interesting. I did apolozie to the little girl, "I'm sorry. I didn't know." Of course, I'm sure the little girl don't understand but still I went ahead and told the little girl that I'm sorry.

Meanwhile, the little girl is feeding the dinner to the same dog while Deb is trying to get other un-cooperative dog that was outside. Deb needs to put in the cage so that way it would seprate from other big dog who will eat other dog foods.

The little girl went upstair and Deb told me to do the same because that un-cooperative dog wouldn't come in unless the little girl and I went upstair and closed the gate. As I went upstair, the little girl stopped and turned around order me, "Go downstair and sit down!!" I told the little girl, "No." Again the little girl repeat and so I said the same thing, "no, I will not go down to sit down." The little girl repeat, I decided to explain to her why I am not going downstair within a few seconds the little girl lost her balance and fell on the steps. I'm just am glad that it is only 2 steps down and not all the way down stairs. She did bump her face on the fence-rail-thing. There's a small red marked on her cheek. She started to cry.

Of course, I explained that to my 2nd mom. My 2nd mom said she's tired and there's a cranky mood in her. That make sense since it is kinda late. My 2nd mom did managed to get the uncooperative dog in the cage and went upstair. The little girl stick her both arms out as she wanted me to pick her up and carried her. I did. The little girl said something that I do not understand but I do understand 2nd mom when she's kissing the little girl's cheek to make it all better. She's such a sweetie. 2nd mom asked me if she will carry. I told her, "Nah, it's fine. I'll carry her." I took her to the SUV and put her up the seat. Then she's fine.

At night, I gave a good night hug to the little girl before she's going to bed. She's really a good girl.

Fall Time Already?

I sure hope so, the weather is getting nice and nicer. I'm so exciting. I love Autumn!! My favorite thing in the whole wide world. YaY!!!

The weather is alittle cool today but it has humid in it; however, tonight will go down to 70's. I can't wait for more nice weather and taking for a walk with Reese. Since Reese loves to walk. I managed to walk this evening when it's cool but I still get sweat a bit because it's still humid plus the wind isn't blowing to help out.

Reese loves it! She likes it so much that she's truly exciting and just barking and jump up and down the moment I put my tennis shoes on. Sooo cute.

I already pictures Oreo. I will planning on downloading soon by end of this Friday or before.

News about Oreo...

We haven't posted up "Found kitty" either we postpone it or we don't want to do it. However, we still have not hear any news about "Lost Kitten". If someone want badly enough, they would have posted "Lost Kitten".

Speaking of Oreo, he and Reese get along very good. They play with each other alot. Sometimes, we have to watch Reese because she can play rough sometimes. Plus, Reese tends to overboard (play way too much and doesn't know when to stop). I have to stop her for a while until she's calms down and cool off then play again. It's same with Oreo. Oreo needs a sleep since Kittens do need that. So I encourage Reese to come to sit with me. Afterwhile Oreo joins with us and sleep.

Of course, once Oreo wakes up, he'll go and start playing "cat-mouse" and "hide-and-seek" games with Reese. Sometimes, they're playing weastling(sp). They're so cute and get alongs very well with each other. Just need to keep an eye on Reese to make sure that she doesn't get too rough since Oreo is still a kitten.

Oreo??

Well, mom been kept talking about getting black/white border collie and name him/her an Oreo. She kept wanting to go to visit humane socity but always avoid it.

Guess what? Mom went to take my dog, Reese for a walk since I do not feel so good. It's nice weather. There's a black/white kitty follows my mom and decided to bring him home. He's a stray cat. He's a male and skinny to the bones. Either he's stray or lost. So, mom said want to named him "Oreo" I told her but first let check the neighborhood to make sure that he doesn't belong to anyone. There might be someone who lost a kitten would be very sad and upsetting. That kitten seems gone long time, too becuase he's dirty and skinny.

Mom bought kitten food, yesterday for Oreo. He has a good personality. He ate a lot and drink a lot of water. We gave one at a time to Oreo so it won't be so overwhalmed to his stomach. If we don't hear anything then we will keep Oreo.

Picture of Oreo later...

September already?

My goodness! Where the summer had gone by so quickly? I just couldn't believe it. My plans are to have one month off before going back to work.

I still considering to try to find another job first. I want to go to the smaller store because that store where I work is sooo huge. I figure that smaller store would be best and it's not taking so much cleaning. I'm hoping to get one of my fave store because it has my size. If not, that's fine but as long I'm using the smaller size store, anywhere but the bigger size store.

So, wish me good luck for that.

Meantime, I'm just relaxing and doing my errands. I still haven't straighten out my University, yet. I got one more paperwork that I have to do. I can't wait to straighten that out. In meantime I want to visit few other universities.

Also, I haven't heard from my temporary VR. I better contact him soon. I almost forgotten until now. I just send an email. Haha, nice thing about technology nowadays.

Good Nite for now!

Half Good and Half Bad

My labor day weekend was so-so.

I did went to the convention. Sadly, I went to the wrong Looooonnnnnnnnggg line worth about 3-4 hours for nothing. I missed out alot from the begining.

At least, I get to see my favorite actor up on the stage. It's better than nothing. I spend mostly taking picture than listen to the interpreter.

Also, I get to see Star Trek (different from StarGate).

It's very interesting that so many people wear costumes. Star Wars, Star Trek, Star Gate, Harry Potter and some are fantasy such as Demons, fairies, witches and one unicorn. I do see some wear Disney movies such as snow white, Belle, and some villian like Gaston and snow white's witch. I saw one wear snow white but in sexy kinda way because it short mini skirt. It looks almost like maid-snow white. Some wear leather outfit. Oh, I saw one girl worn Duct Tape around the boobs and the under-thing-y like bathing suit. I can't help but thinking "Ow" that gotta be hurt.

I saw one cool costume. It has a real mask cover up the skin on the face with neat-o costume. As well as wearing wing that does move up and down when he move the arms. It's a demon part. Looks sooo realistic. I bet it takes long time to do that. It's so amazing to look all those.

Oh I remember other one with white wig with long medival dress and have two red dots with a little bloody. Like the vimpire got her. It's interesting to see all those. It's so different.

There's a competation for custume. There's a compention for Kliogon Empire for the beauty pagant female Kligon. It's very interesting. It's rather very different.

Oh, I got the chance to have a picture with Paul McGillion. When I recieve the picture, for some reason Paul looks so adorble in it with me. The way Paul hold me look alike he's holding me in a kind of hug-way and my head on his chest while Paul's head lay on my head. It's so cute! It's looks good. That melts my heart.

Speaking of Paul, when I was at the audience, I decided to come up a little closer in front of Paul and he noticed me. Thanks Paul! That made my day. Especially when I have my PMS and I'm being over sensective that I tried so hard to fight to prevent of being over-senative(sp).

Here's the pictures that I took it is on Flickr that shows both Star Gate and Star Trek.

Same picture that Paul notice me.

Be Still and know I am God...

Yeah, I'm standing still.. "Hi God." *waves up in the air* Verse...Chapter.. somewhere in the bible. Yeah, I know I am making a little joke here. Good or bad? Depend on your point of view.

Mind ya, although I am no longer Christian but I do believe in God.

Well, I think God is telling me to wait and be patience. Good things will come to you when you have patience.

I decided to postpone my school until Spring. Everything is just last minutes. I hate last minutes. The dorm is no longer available but I can live off-campus but I do not want to pay monthly rent if it is free to stay in school. It would save whole lot of trouble for me. And I still haven't got the classes prepare... many other reasons.

Next day, I have appointment with my temporary VR. I think it is a good thing because my first VR didn't give me much of advices. Maybe help me at some things but not much relate to school. Unless VR was planning to have a discuss with me. But I don't think so. I went ahead and apply one University. My first VR said that's fine and go for it. Well, that VR did got promoted and transfered. Now I am talking to my tempoary VR. My temp VR warned me about the....ahem... the services for the Deaf isn't that good, the one that I planned to go. He also gave me another advices.. He gave me the first 3 top choices for science major that would be best for me for my future of the job.

Funny thing is that. I have struggle of what speaific field do I really wants because I knew major Biology is too board for me. (even Marine Biology is general.) I want something that fits for me... something I don't mind... something I do enjoy...

That temp VR spoke something that I have been looking for... He said that Biology major is too general and recommend to take that elevuation(sp) so that will help narrow down. Also, that would help to pinpoint of which college offers that fits for speaific major degree. I was like, "YES! That's what I've been looking for! I do not know what speaific do I really wants and what fits my personality better! I want that way." That's why I could not find what college do I really wants. I was so relief to hear that. Now, I am asking my temp VR to be no longer my temp and have it direct transfer to him permant. He said that he will have to discuss with his supervisor. DAMN!! Why do supervisor have to make the decision there? Why can't I make the decision? No matter... I will get what I want because I have the right to pick my own prefences of VR. I have done that once before and I can do that again.

At first, I was sooo frustrated that nothing comes the way I wanted!! And now... I know why. If I knew about that I would have not done it. LOL, but that's okay. At least, I got the most work done... However, there's more paperwork to do but this time I'm more relax. And focus more on my Labor Day weekend. *smile*

P.S. I got things straighten out with my Sidekick-pager. Also, my internet is DSL. When TV cable isn't working then internet is not working, either. Don't ya hate that? Anyway, things back to normal, again.

Unstopable Reese

Yep, that says it all. My parents and I were trying to encourage Reese to get in the pool since last year and this year. It sure take a long time. Finally, few weeks ago, we got her swimming in the pool. Now, we can't stop from her not to swim in the pool. Hahaha. When my dad told her, "no, stay." As my dad were busy swimming and didn't notice. Reese hopped in the pool while she has that chance. Today, I finally had a chance to walk, Reese. Since there's wind blowing. That helps a lot! I did 2 short walk with her. Plus, she was running around the pool and swim once. She's already exhausted. Normally, at night, she's ready to play but not tonight.

Wow, Time flies.... Now I have nothing to do. I grow accusmtoed to do errands...and doing things such as going to work and going to the play.. And now.. I'm sitting and doing nothing. Well, not exactly doing nothing because I'm typing in this blog. Haha! Well, it's weekend... everything is closed. So tomorrow(Monday), I will start on my errands, again. I still have so much to do this week and so little time.

What else is new? My Soul Sister will be flying over at my home during Thanksgiving from Oregon. I can't wait to see her.

Since, we postpone our visit to Gergoria until Christmas. I wonder would it be before Christmas... During ... or After? I guess I will find out when I have the "talk" with my parents this Thanksgiving. If not, I may fly over to visit my Soul Sister in Oregon since her gramma will be paying my flight for me. My guts tell me that going to Gergoria may not going to happen. After all, we might ended up discussing what shall we do with our pets and ended up of not going. Wait and See...

Well, I gotta go since I'm going to be busy all week....

Today's last day...

For my work...

Today is the last day for my work. I have applied LOD... And I did double check my schaudle, my name is not on the list. So I know for sure it is no longer there.

Yah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No more work for me

Boo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No more money for me.

Haha!
That's okay. I can survive without it for a while. I know I can be patience. Lot-sa-patience... Meantime, I learn a lot working there more than I was working in cashier and at internship. Yeah I know, it's ironic. Tell me about it. I learn more than I ever knew.

Plus, I learn more about myself and the real world than I ever was when I was in college even I did have one semester off during the Fall time then back to school. I didn't know anything up to now. Werid. I learn so much more for past 2 years sum up for nearly 30 years.

Anyway, I'm so nervous! Going back to college... Man! I don't think I can do it anymore. I'm getting old. I know, I know, there are people who are older did go to college but for me. It's not easy. There are many different reasons.

Well, speaking of going back to college, I'm still working on it. It is not, yet, confirmed. Hopefully by tomorrow, if not then Monday. Plus I do have meeting this Wedensday with Office of disablity. This is first time I ever had a meeting since I'm so used to going to Gallaudet (most Deaf and Hard-of-hearing people.... and few hearings).

Sigh. Well, it is getting late and I better get to bed. After this weekend, I'm planning on going to bed early and get up early so I can prepare to go to school... weather or not I'm going.

World Clock

I got this email from a friend of mine. The World Clock check it out.

Speaking of boundaries, (Jennifer, seem like we have smiliar here) Last Sunday (yes it was Sunday, too) I decided to say "no" for my parents usually borrow my money and few times they didn't pay me back. Some did... some not... This time I decided to say "no" for a few reasons, one: this week is the last week of my working. two: I have plans for Labor Day Weekend and I need to keep the money. Three: My friend borrowed my money and she can't pay back fully. She only paid half. As long as she's paying me back, I'm okay. Just wish it is fully. So, that's when I decided to set-up my boundary here.

Of course, mom got all UPSET like I'm treating her as a "stranger" by saying "no" because we are family suppose to help each other. I rolled my eyes. I was thinking what's freaking next. She said that there are things that I "owe" them that I can't pay to them. I was like... Geez, now my mom is setting up the boundary. They said that I order the meal that is most expensive (I thought it was reasonable price especially they didn't say anything) and they choice NOT to say it.

I was like.. what happen to the communication, here?!?!? I didn't know that. They could have told me. They didn't. That's just one example. There's more on the lists.

Geez, just when I decided to say "no" ONCE.... Now mom make a big deal out of it. Now, she setting up the MORE boundaries... Eyes Rolls.. She cried. She certain take it personally, alright. I told my mom, "Don't I have the right to set up the boundaries, not only to strangers and friends but with family, too??"

Yesterday, I needed to buy a couple pair of shoes since my old ones are starting to wear-out and out-dated. So, mom and I go out together (we usually shop together and we enjoy doing that). Mom did asked me for 30 dollars. This time I didn't respond. I actually ingore her. I bought my one pair of shoes is all I needed instead of two. But I refuse to give money to my mom. I usually do that in the past but this time I have to say "no" again. Mainly because I wouldn't have the money after this week.

Geez....

(Jennifer, what's your brillant idea comes in your mind? ya mention in the twitter, ya got me curious) ;-)

Technology

Wow... amazing about technology nowadays.

Ever trouble with internet? My does... It's not working during the day when I needed the most while it's working just fine during the night when I'm not needed the most. Only check emails and maybe chat with friends online.

My tmobile's charger is not working. I haven't been using it for few weeks, now. That's another reason why I haven't been online lately. I use different screenname through computer... Plm is that I don't remember my other friends' sn for me to add on. Well, I'm not going to worry about it, anyway.

Any news? Well, so far I haven't succeed about my college this FALL... I am still working on it. One thing I hate the most is last minutes... But I'm still keep on working on it. If I don't succeed this FALL, I can do it in the spring. If I made it this FALL, then GREAT!!

So, one thing or another... I just let it go and do my best as I can. During the day time (interenet is not workin) I went to library so I can take care of few things and write down phone numbers so I can make phone calls. I feel more comfortable using computer at home than I do at libaray. Well, I don't have much choice... I still use library.

Ooohh, Another news, I CAN NOT wait until go to Convnetion(sp). It's coming soon.. I sure hope that Michael Shanks is still going. I hope that he doesn't cancel the plans. So, wait and see...

One thing is that I wish I could afford to buy a camera... I'm hoping that my dad would let me borrow his. Although I don't really like his camera that much. I want the camera that ZOOM in like one friend of mine has it. Because of possible sitting way in the back seat. Knowing my other friend... she tend to wait until last minutes and it would be too late to sit in the front. I'm hoping to convince my friend not to.

Mmmmm, that's all I can think of for now...

Old Habit, Die Hard

(Hey Jennifer, that's funny that you mention, cause I just thought of it today.) Speaking of old habit, die hard... Man! I was thinking overall for last several years... Yes, several years of trying to improve myself such as trying to stay organize but ended up relaspe. I try again... No luck. My question is "how in the world do you continue and stay that way??" How in the world to prevent of going back to the old way? I admit that my cleaning habit is still not that great... but it's better than before, that's for sure... But still, how do you do that?

Same with any other bad habits... according to my mom said, "change your lifestyle so you can change your old habit to new habit." She always make that impression.

It didn't acoss my mind until now.

Mom did told me that when she was once a "chain-smoker" she smokes 5 packs a day... talk about a heavy smoker.

She had her asthama attack and the doctor said that there's nothing they can do to help her. Only thing that she can do is to quit smoking. Boy! Talk about "cold turkey" everytime I approach my mom she just "blew-up" with frastruated. She said that she always smoke when she drink coffee. She goes to bed late and smoke.

Just a few examples, since mom have to quit smoking, that means she can't drink coffee. She goes to bed early instead of later. Everytime she wake up and start smokeing. Instead, she have to get up and do her errands instead of staying in bed smoking. So, changing your habit have to be changing lifestyle. I knew that would not be easy to do such thing like that.

Again, I ask myself, how in the world do I change my lifestyle? I realize, it's best for me to live by myself and able to focus on my goal. I notice my goal get sidetrack because I'm being distracted with a lot of things when I'm on my own. I don't get a lot of distracted and I'm able to focus on my goal better.

Again, I do know that is just an exuse. So,..... I still have no answer...

Only answer I can think of is determine... If ya truly want to change the old habit ... you have to be determine. That's the only thing I can think of.

I better go and do my errands before it's getting too late.

Today is last day

Yep, today was the last day for the PLAY...

There is a few cute guys there. I did observe them. One guy likes to be the center of the attention. I watch him talking few other girls as well as he talking to me. I can see that he's "playing hard to get". He's nice and yet not seem so nice. I did talk to him just to be polite. I'm surprised that he did not drain my energy away as I thought he would. Maybe it is because I only chat with him briefly. I'm not sure. I do keep myself minding my own buisness. Other guy, he seems a little bit young for me. I do enjoy his company but for some reason he wasn't hanging out with me. He seems ingoring me. I wonder why? Again, I was being polite. I continue to talk with others and not taking personally.

Meantime, I did go ahead enjoy my part. I truly did enjoy my part. I didn't take anything personally as I continue.

I laughed at myself (after it finished the play) the part where I did shutter(sp) for some reason I couldn't get out of the word from the line but I managed to continue to finish the line. Haha, I couldn't believe for split moment I almost forgot the line.

Here's the second part of the scene, the young girl who usually come and get me when I'm having the next show part. For some reason, I saw stage manager came and got me... I knew I'm late for my next part... I ran as fast as possible without making footstep sound as best as I can. I have shawl wrap around my head as I approach. I saw them already on the stage and I knew I'm the next line to say... I quickly said the line as I jumped on the plateform as seem like I was really attracking the young boy like it is part of the play (even though I was suppose to be pretending that I'm attacking him but I'm on the plateform... not run and jumped and say the line)... but really I was LATE. hahaha, After it was done.. I was kinda surprised that was the fastest moment ... Like we finish in 1 SECOND... NOT 1 minute. I did laughed but not out loud. I just grinning from ear to ear. Wow! That was quick one. It was soo close. Too close...

I did approach to the young girl by my hands on my waist and looked at her like why didn't ya come and get me like she used to do that. She appozed many times since she was having fun with the photograph and with other girls. She totally forgotten. Haha, Whatever... but I do understand. Sometimes that happens.. but I'm glad that I made it on time... sorta...

It was still fun!

Here's another night...

Again.. the second scene.. not the first part.... this time.. the guy messed up.. He said "Little girl, Little girl, blah blah blah.. That not the right one... He supposed to say, "Write me when you learn how." Because the "Little girl " line part is for the first scene... Not the second scene. He said that line "little girl" and of course the boy and I didn't say our line as it was suppose to but since that Man messed it up. Once he realized that he messed it up.. He went ahead and added "Write me when you learn how." Of course.. the other crone supposed to say the next line but I knew that she's confused because she didn't hear me saying my line. I went ahead and said it first (even though it is her first) once she realized what I said.. she went ahead and said it.

We are the crones... Three women... We are the nightmare as in witches-type. We say at the same time... at the last line... The crone 1 suppose to say first, "Yeah, don't tell anyone where you came from. Don't tell anyone...." I must say, "Yeah, don't tell anyone..." Crone 3 will say "Yeah, don't tell any..." We must say at the same times... But I went ahead said first. Since I knew one girl is already confusing. She came to me and told me that she's so glad that I said it. Because she was lost where she suppose to say.

Well, it's all about teamwork. It's really all about teamwork by helping each other out. But I don't mind helping other who do the work... for those who doesn't do the work, I refuse to help.

Overall, I enjoy more and more and more (despite my bad luck, lately). I'm so glad that I cut down the work hours by 2 to 3 days a week. I really do. It's relieve for me. I do enjoy more and relaxing. Even though I do work for other area (for free). One supervisor asked me where have I been. I told him Oh I'm still around but just not working everyday. He asked me if I have another job. I told him now it's the threatre. It's just for fun. In other word, it's free. The money they paid to.. is actually chairty, it will go to the needs whoever needs the fundrasing stuff like that.

It's worth my worthwhile.

Twilight Zone or Nightmare??

I have no idea... I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone... Or a Nightmare.

I have fill out the Student Federal application. I SWORE that I did it. I fill it out and "click" sumit thru the internet. I didn't hear anything from them. I decided to call. I was told that they never recieve my application....

2.... I recieve a letter that my college is putting me on HOLD due to paperwork that I must do before I can enter college

3 Of course, my previous blog about job relate

4 my costume is missing..... Yes, I know...

5....More bad lucks here and there...

What's going on?? I feel like this is my BAD YEAR I ever had in my LIFETIME... Always something comes up every time. Something that I WANT and I can't. I hate last minutes... I hate last minutes... I hate last minutes... What's freaking next? Is GOD telling me NOT to go?? Is GOD forbiddening me something that I can't or what??

This is tooo..... WERID. If I knew if this year is going to be like that, HECK, I'm staying in BED the rest of the months until DECEMBER.

Most Affordable Towns

**** Copy & Paste here*******

Looking for an affordable place to own a home? Think Garfield Heights, Ohio, or Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, or any number of the townships and communities clustered predominantly in America's industrial heartland. Nine of the 25 in the list can be found in Ohio alone.
To generate the list, we divided median family income by median home prices. The towns are ranked in order of their home-to-income ratio. And average prices are less than half the cost of hot coastal markets, such as Boston, San Francisco and Seattle.

Northbrook, Ohio Median family income: $59,902 Median home price (2006): $83,760This sleepy Cincinnati suburb has more than 11,000 people and some of the best housing buys in a region known for affordable places to live. Residents say they like the low-key living there, aided by a high percentage of home ownership. Northbrook is one of many Ohio communities benefiting from an influx of out-of-state buyers looking for investment properties. Prices, however, remain reasonable and the community has managed to maintain its character.

Blacklick Estates, Ohio Median family income: $59,172Median home price (2006): $83,480A short drive from the flourishing state capital of Columbus, Blacklick Estates provides a pastoral setting with good schools nearby and a number of activities within walking distance.

Tonawanda, New YorkMedian family income: $51,819Median home price (2006): $74,878The town's name means "Swift Running Water" not "Crazy Real Estate Bubble." Tonawanda commonly refers to several towns in Western New York, but in this case we're talking about the two that run along the Niagara River with attractive affordable homes. Available there: A ranch with three bedrooms and two baths for $119,000 -- and that's on the high end. Values are easily found for under $100,000, making this region both beautiful and budget-friendly.

Shiloh, OhioMedian family income: $54,079Median home price (2006): $79,722"Shiloh" is generally believed to be an Old Testament reference to the Messiah. Ohioans are so enamored with the name that they've given it to four towns in the state. We're focusing on the one in Montgomery County. The city has an abundance of neatly kept, smartly priced homes where fixer-uppers start in the mid-60s and where you can get a three-bedroom with garage for about $135,000.

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania Median family income: $52,771Median home price (2006): $81,113Just a few miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh, West Mifflin provides easy access to the greater metropolitan area with housing prices that are anything but big-city. Late-model split-levels go for $189,000, while wide open spaces can be purchased for a reasonable $50,000 an acre.

North College Hill, Ohio Median family income: $52,482Median home price (2006): $80,761While this Cincinnati suburb dates to the year the Constitution was signed, you don't need old money to live there. Well-maintained ranchers and Cape Cods go for under $100,000, and you can pick up a newer four-bedroom for under $170,000. The Ronald Reagan Cross Country Highway provides fine transportation access but hasn't caused property values to skyrocket.

Maple Heights, Ohio Median family income: $54,368Median home price (2006): $84,597This Cleveland suburb has been the beneficiary of some very ambitious local economic development initiatives, but housing costs remain well in line with what the locals can afford. Prices there tend to be a bit higher than other parts of the state -- a modest Cape Cod in the nicer part of town will run you $130,000 -- but Maple Heights is still well below the national average. There are plenty of bargains in the below-$100,000 range.

Kenmore, New York Median family income: $59,875Median home price (2006): $93,413Kenmore joins the aforementioned Tonawanda to form a region the locals call Ken-Ton. The Buffalo suburb offers low-cost housing in low-crime neighborhoods. Decent single-family homes start around $70,000 there with many in the $150,000 range. More exclusive areas, like Deerfield Park, will cost you close to $300,000.

Penn Hills, Pennsylvania Median family income: $54,022Median home price (2006): $84,915For an incorporated township, Penn Hills is sizeable with more than 40,000 residents, but the real estate market hasn't overheated. Decent homes in this Pittsburgh suburb can easily be found for less than $100,000, while impressive five-bedroom homes on sprawling properties can be had for about $300,000.

Brentwood, Pennsylvania Median family income: $55,105Median home price (2006): $86,878Another in a long list of inexpensive, quiet suburbs in the Pittsburgh-Northeast Ohio corridor, Brentwood gets plenty of lake-effect snow but lots of heat from the local real estate market. Like its counterparts, you can get a decent fixer-upper or starter home in the $60,000 range, but you can also go upscale with the $300,000-and-up construction sprouting in the newer neighborhoods.

Depew, New YorkMedian family income: $56,786Median home price (2006): $90,149Quiet Depew is another Buffalo suburb known for nasty winters and low-cost housing. In this old railroad town it's not unheard of to find older homes selling for around $50,000, with very few properties over the $400,000 mark.

Irmo, South Carolina Median family income: $74,920Median home price (2006): $119,003This suburb of state capital, Columbia, features scenic Lake Murray, a solid travel system and great schools -- just the kind of place where real estate prices should soar. Yet costs remain reasonable, with a fair number of bargains below $150,000. The high end, though, can get pretty high, with properties listed at $500,000 and up.
Best Places to Live 2007• Top Ten Towns• Where We'll Live in the Future• Great Then, Great Now: 20 Years of Best Places
More Real Estate StoriesReal Estate How-to GuidesReal Estate Calculators

Corning, New YorkMedian family income: $52,152Median home price (2006): $83,198Glass manufacturer Corning Inc. serves as the economic bedrock for this southwest New York community known also for the elaborate Rockwell Museum of Western Art. Opportunities abound for the housing bargain hunter, with many fine homes listed below $75,000 and few over $400,000.

Lancaster, New York Median family income: $61,781Median home price (2006): $98,883The town of Lancaster and the smaller adjacent village by the same name have been talking about merging, but until then this upstate community stands on its own as an affordable housing center. Single-family homes start under $100,000 and run to the half-million-dollar range -- still far lower than in many other regions in the state.

Bellevue, Ohio Median family income: $55,104Median home price (2006): $91,322This little sliver of a city somehow manages to span four counties, perhaps accounting for the wild variations in home prices. A small single can run you as low as $35,000, but the larger homes in newer developments will set you back close to $600,000.

Gates-North Gates, New York Median family income: $59,960Median home price (2006): $99,612Part of the larger town of Gates, this upstate community is near a number of major corporate headquarters including Eastman Kodak and Bausch & Lomb. Despite such well-heeled neighbors, the Gates area remains a place where you can easily find a great home in the $100,000 range.

Cheektowaga, New York Median family income: $53,039Median home price (2006): $88,239Yet another place to go house-hunting in the Buffalo region, Cheektowaga is the largest of the suburbs with a population approaching 100,000. The town features hundreds of multi-dwelling units that go for $90,000 and under as well as an amazing array of single-family houses priced below $75,000.

Cheviot, Ohio Median family income: $54,611Median home price (2006): $92,038This small Cincinnati suburb has houses priced to sell. A handful of available luxury homes will set you back about $500,000, but the lower end finds a slew of handsomely maintained homes for well under six figures.

Boardman, Ohio Median family income: $61,012Median home price (2006): $103,175Part of that up-and-coming Pittsburgh-Northeast Ohio region, the sprawling town is known mostly for farming and its banner crop of athletes, which include former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar. On the real estate scene, an array of cute single-family homes goes for under $100,000, with an abundance of fixer-uppers for half that price. There are also quality higher-end properties available around this charming town.

Lincoln Park, Michigan Median family income: $56,912Median home price (2006): $96,579Residents of this Detroit suburb generally work in the city at one of the automotive plants, with industry in town virtually non-existent. Housing prices run the gamut, with most under $150,000 and very little above $250,000.

Melvindale, Michigan Median family income: $53,156Median home price (2006): $90,302A Detroit suburb with precious little of its own industry, there are lots of homes available in Melvindale for under $100,000. Even $150,000 gets pricey here, with the most expensive homes topping out at under $300,000.

Storm Lake, Iowa Median family income: $50,455Median home price (2006): $85,830Home of Buena Vista University, Storm Lake is an ethnically diverse community rich with housing bargains. There are a handful of homes in the $500,000 range, but you can get plenty of house for under $70,000.

Garfield Heights, OhioMedian family income: $54,166Median home price (2006): $93,116This Cleveland suburb recently witnessed the completion of the $200 million CitiView Center, a mega-complex to house shopping, a hotel and office space. Property values are still reasonable though, with an amazingly rich selection of real estate, at least half of it priced under $150,000 and only a sliver of more than 1,700 listings priced over $250,000.

Kokomo, IndianaMedian family income: $50,355Median home price (2006): $87,148Slow-moving Kokomo is home to a DaimlerChrysler plant and Delphi Corp. world headquarters. Its real estate market, though, remains tame, with most listings coming in below $250,000 and more than half well below $100,000. Not the Kokomo Island of which the Beach Boys sang, but definitely an oasis for home shoppers on limited budgets.

Harper Woods, Michigan Median family income: $63,770Median home price (2006): $110,486This small city split off from a larger township 55 years ago and has made its identity, as the name implies, as a rural counterpart to its more industrialized neighbors in the Detroit area. Co-ops and condos might be the biggest bargain in town, with most starting around $40,000. Single-family homes are available as well for under $100,000 where even the high end doesn't get much higher than $200,000.

************End of copy paste***********************

Respect from that website Most Affordable Towns

Guess Not...

Since my mom found out that she require to work on weekends. Now, she starting to considering not to go for it. Plus working at night... Sound too much like my position...

Speaking of the position, there's one available postion for morning. I remember one person did work there and she works every morning execpt weekends. Then I decided to ask for that position.

One guy came up to me and go with him in the pravite room plus another young lady who knows sign language. He told me that if I want that "promote" position... I didn't realize that is for promote position. He said that I would not be able to get that postion because of my "attenditive(sp) problem". What he means that I have to fill out certain days that I can't show up TWO weeks ahead... NOT 3 days before or something like that. Plus, I left early at night couple times.... again that was NOT on purpose, it was miscommunication there!! *sigh* However, they don't see that. They see it as an exuse.

I did fill out certain dates and they didn't updated what I'm available or not, in the past before I joined the Threatre. I was stuck on those dates. It's like I'm not allow to "unavailable" I've asked 30 hours or less... They put me more hours. When I starting to try-out. I did fill out what's I'm NOT available... Yet, they still didn't change the update. I fed-up. I went ahead and go and try-out and I got the part. I called 3 days ahead to let them know I can't show up(I already fill out TWO weeks ahead).

Geez, BECAUSE of my "attentive (show up) promblem" DAMN IT!!! Now I do look bad for the future job. I'm surprised that they didn't fired me. CRAP!!! What's next??

I'm hoping that I'm making sense here.
Any advices here!! I'm really upset about that happened. I need advices, please!

YAY!!!!

FINALLY! After all those years I've tried to encourage mom to get a job. Since she's complaining that she's bored a lot. She felt that she isn't worth enough to get one. She did tried to applied few times before but they declined. Even though mom did have experenices but she haven't been working since I was born. So, it has been LONG time. I did reminded my mom that one store-owner did asked her if she wants to work at her store. That lady who owns that store did literally hire her. Sadly, it's too far from where they live. It's 2 hours drive. That's because my mom always LOVE to talk to people and she usually talk to ANYBODY doesn't matter who is who. Kids, adults, teenagers, and etc.... Mom still talks to them.

My mom goes to her all-time favorite store nearby my home. She goes there a lot. She did talk to the workers there and she smiles a lot. Mom said that the employers' favorite costumer is my mom. Haha! When they heard that my mom is applying the application for the job, they told the manager that she's better hire her. They didn't interview... Hire her on the spot. Haha!

Now, on Monday will be training time for my mom!! *grinning from ear to ear* I'm happy for her!