Weekend at the hospital

October 18, 2009 at 8:03 pm | In Life | 2 Comments

So not much new on the job/friend front.

However, my dad has been in the hospital since Friday. He should be coming home tomorrow. Early Friday morning, he started acting really weird and his speech was slurred. He fell and cut his hand really badly. I took him to the doctor for an appointment and the doctor said he needed to go to the hospital immediately. Luckily, the ER was empty so we got right in. Basically he has too much carbon monoxide in his blood. He’s on oxygen but it’s not working. We’re kinda confused as to an exact diagnosis because we haven’t spoken to a doctor since the ER on Friday. We were at the hospital for 8 hours today and when we stepped out while the rehab girl came in, the doctor finally came so we missed her. So annoying! He’s speaking a lot better and breathing better but is pretty confused. Keeps asking about our cat, wants to know why he can’t go home, etc. So that kinda freaks us out. We’re not sure what is really going on. But we’re glad his speech is better. And this may be the end of his 55 years of smoking. Finally!! I hope he is able to quit and realize that it’s killing him. He already has emphysema.

I’m so thankful for all my friends thoughts and prayers. My family has been pretty lame. My brother did go to the hospital for like 30 minutes yesterday and did have to work today. But my stupid sister-in-law hasn’t called, visited or anything. She is so selfish. Ugh. She did the same while my mom was in the hospital. Awful. And my cousin A was supposed to tell my uncle but didn’t. And A’s mom who is on Facebook (where there are status updates about what’s going on) and has been on, hasn’t even been in touch. So rude.

So anyways, that’s been my life for the last few days. Hopefully he will be able to come home tomorrow and regain some strength and be okay mentally. Pretty scary stuff.

Rainy rainy day

October 14, 2009 at 1:16 pm | In Life | Leave a Comment
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Well, the rain is here. And I’m sure it will be for a loooooooong time. After all, this is the rainy city right? Vom.

We got home yesterday after our weekend in BC. It was great seeing the family. I went out for drinks with my younger cousins, K and An, and then clubbing/bar hopping with  A. And I remembered why I hate clubs now. Call me old, but I’m really over the loud music and guys leering at me. We got cat called outside the club and were told we had nice shitters. Wow, I wonder if that ever works for those losers. Ugh! Other than that, it was fun to hang out with them.

Sunday was the day we celebrated Thanksgiving. My younger cousin A and I went shopping and I got a very nice Scottish cashmere scarf. I definitely need more winter clothes. My wardrobe tends to be all summery clothes and I noticed the lack of warm clothes when I unpacked. My closet is pretty scarce. Even my mom commented on my lack of clothes and she’s usually the first one to say I have too many clothes (as if that’s possible!)

Of course it was a bit awkward like I predicted. A brought her boyfriend and my mom was sooo excited to meet him and talked to him a bunch.  I felt a bit odd being the older single cousin, but thank God no one said anything while I was around. Dinner was nice but it kinda pissed me off because I had to sit in the living room and eat off tv trays with K, A and her boyfriend. I guess because I’m single I’m not allowed to sit at the adult table. Really made me mad. They said there wasn’t enough room but they could have squeezed me in. Oh well.

Monday we went shopping and then traveled a bit south to see an old family friend and her husband. It was good to see them as her husband is about to die of lung cancer. Very sad but he’s in his 80s and we all can tell how big the burden is for our friend. She’s the original Martha Stewart too. Made all sorts of homemade food and is just the epitome of what a hostess should be.

Then that night my cousins A and K and I went out for dinner and saw Couples Retreat. Man. What a drag of a movie. I didn’t really want to see it, and it just went on and on and on and on. And then when we left, it had only been 1.5 hours. It felt like 3. It was terrible. Maybe I was overtired, but yuck. What a waste of my time and money.

Yesterday we came home after a long day of ferry rides and driving. I caught up on my sleep today and now will venture out into the rain *shudder* to run errands.

I miss LA :(

Weekend away

October 9, 2009 at 12:49 pm | In Life, Major City, Random | 2 Comments

So we are headed to BC tomorrow for the long weekend. I’m excited to see my family (who we will be staying with), but am hoping that I don’t get harassed with questions like: why are you still single? why don’t you look harder for a job? etc, etc. I’ve dealt with it before and I’m not looking forward to having to feud with them to get them off my back. They somehow compare to my younger cousins. Who are 19 and 21. Yes, 10 year age gap between the youngest and myself. And she has a different boyfriend every month. And that’s ok I guess. But me, not sleeping with all sorts of boys, drinking myself into oblivion and smoking pot, makes me less of a person. I guess my law degree, my travels abroad, living alone and being an attorney in 2 states just don’t count because I’m almost 30 and still single.  I know I’m being a bit defensive but like a good athlete, I have to be in this case. Hopefully it won’t be too bad.

I went to the gym today. First time at the LA Fitness here. And it is sure obvious I’m not in LA anymore. For one thing, the gym had maybe 20 people in it. Compared to LA where the gym I frequented was ALWAYS packed. Never saw it with less than 100 people. And the classes are only offered early in the morning or after 6. Unlike the gym there where there were classes all day. I know that it’s obvious that LA gyms are always packed because people are supposedly more concerned with how they look. And since most people there are out of work actors, the classes can be all day. I guess I just don’t think that there’s anything wrong with wanting to look your best and working on that. Obviously there are some lines that are crossed down there and aren’t in the rest of the world, but you can’t really rag on a city where people are trying to be healthy and fit. And the gym here doesn’t have a smoothie bar. Lame! I miss my post-workout smoothie :(   But it was nice to be a quiet gym except for the music was blasted so loud I could hear it over my ipod. Not cool.

I’m off to meet my new advisor for JL tonight. Should be interesting!

Pumpkin time

October 7, 2009 at 3:48 pm | In Life | Leave a Comment

I went to the pumpkin patch with my nephew today. Got stuck in the corn maze, bought 2 huge pumpkins, and soaked up some sun.

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Age, not wisdom

October 7, 2009 at 3:43 pm | In Life, Random | Leave a Comment

I will be 30 in a couple months. You would think that by this age people would stop gossiping. Apparently not. Especially lawyers.

I never posted on my facebook that  I was moving home. I was really careful not to do that. There are certain people here that I don’t want to know I’ve moved back. I don’t have to explain anything to anyone but apparently people think I need to. Everyone wants to know how the move was, how are you settling in, why did you move, etc. I know a few of these people are just trying to be nice and not nosy, but unfortunately the others have ruined this sentiment. I’m sick of defending myself and having to delete comments on facebook. I just got in a semi-fight over IM with a law school friend. She says she didn’t tell anyone but she was the queen of gossip in school. Not only that but I never told her I was moving back and she knows. So that means someone else I went to law school with, a girl named S, must have told others. Quite ridiculous. She’s the only one I told but all these others know.

Ugh! That’s my rant for the day. I will get over it.

I hate mozilla sometimes

October 6, 2009 at 4:42 pm | In Life, Random | 4 Comments

So starting early yesterday afternoon, my internet browser (mozilla), has decided to make me log in over and over again to yahoo, gmail, reader, Facebook, etc. I’m going insane. It’s beyond annoying to have to sign in over and over, especially when I haven’t closed my browser. I’ve checked the cookies. I’ve run my anti-virus software. I cleared my personal history. I re-started my computer. What the eff else can I do? And why did this just start randomly????? ARgh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In other news, the movers came today. Therefore, all morning-afternoon consisted of unpacking, sorting, etc. I hate unpacking. Hate it. I’d rather pack anyday. Especially since I’m not staying here permanently, I have to keep a lot of things packed. Grr.

Going to a new church tonight. I hope it goes well!

And it’s still sunny. Thank you God. I appreciate it!

Back

October 3, 2009 at 6:58 pm | In Life | 3 Comments

I’m back. 2.5 days in the car alone except for a book on cd and my trusty ipod.  Stopped near San Fran to visit with an old college friend and it was great. We remincised and got caught up on life and went to happy hour and vegged out on the couch. I went through San Francisco and it was so pretty. The Bay Bridge was a little freaky to go over though. I stayed in mid-Oregon last night and promptly ate a feast at a Roadhouse Grill and then slept for 11 hours. Which was much needed after several nights of barely sleeping.

Got home and unpacked the car and took another nap. Could probably go to sleep in a few hours. Driving 1250 miles really drains a person.

It’s nice being home. For now.

Last night in the old Denny boarding house

September 29, 2009 at 9:22 pm | In Life, Major City | Leave a Comment

So it’s not a boarding house but I stole the line from It’s a Wonderful Life. Always loved that movie.

So yeah, last night here. Last night alone. Last night in my apartment. Last night I have to deal with the loud roommate. Last night really in LA. Tomorrow I will be at my cousin’s and it will be hard and it will fly by and before I know it, it will be early Thursday morning and I will be in LA traffic for the last time as a resident heading north on the 101.

Yikes. It really hasn’t hit me. I said goodbye to another couple friends today and I didn’t even get that sad. What is going on? Why am I not emotional and falling apart? Argh. I guess it will hit me when I’m back living with my parents this time next week torturing myself by looking at the weather for LA. I have to be prepared for the challenges of living back in Seattle. I will be able to do this. I’m strong and capable of doing this. Of starting over and creating a new life for myself.

2.5 days

September 28, 2009 at 4:12 pm | In Life, Major City | 3 Comments

So I have 2.5 days left in LA. The movers come Wednesday and I will head out early Thursday.
I had my going away party last night. There was a pretty good turnout and it was so great to see everyone. I teared up a bit when my small group gave me a beautiful necklace and a sweet card. I’m really going to miss those women.
I honestly don’t think its hit me yet that I’m leaving. I guess I’ve been waiting for a last minute miracle like a job or something that would bind me to this city. But alas, nothing has happened.
Mostly I’m angry that I’m leaving. I have amazing friends here. Independence. Great weather. An alive city. And I’m leaving it to move to a bleak, cold (not just weather wise) city to live with my parents. I know its not permanent and it will be better than living with my roommate. But I’m still not happy about this change.
I guess that’s life. I just have to have hope and faith something good will happen…

8 days a week

September 22, 2009 at 10:14 am | In Life, Major City | 2 Comments

So I only have 8 days left in this fair city. And in that time, I have to pack, clean, sell my stuff on craigslist, see friends, have a going away party, work out, get my car’s oil changed and wash the car, house sit for my cousin, watch my shows (yes a priority) and process all my feelings. Sounds like fun right?

I’m just glad that I’m almost done living here. Sooo cannot wait to not have to deal with her b.s. This morning she informed she took out the garbage because it smelled. Ok, why do I need to know that? Oh and for an example of her self-absorbed self, she hasn’t made a comment on my now dark brown hair. And she’s been back for 3 days and seen me enough times to notice that my hair is no longer BLONDE! Argh. See why I can’t stand the princess? 8 more days, 8 more days…

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