Diary: School, Thesis and Potluck

Oscar called me today in my office and we talked quite a little bit. It seems like everything fine for them. He bought a mansion in Nagoya and he says his income is quite stable. (Good! It means I will have good food in there). He mentioned one concept which I think I used to dream about before. After he talked about it, my mind now is still confused because that concept was my dream before. I really don't know if I can do it or not. I guess I have to take my time and see what I really want to do.

I was doing lots of calculation of NA with Brian ans Kiomi in my office. Brian did a couple questions and then he left. Kiomi and I did a whole 2005 Aug paper today. I was quite happy that the progress is going quick.

I went to library to pick up my thesis binding. I know it has been a long time since I got my master. I finally have the binding in my hand. Now I have a gift for Dr. Ruygaart.

Tonight we had a potluck at my place. Cathy, Karen, Kumi, Taka, and Yuko came to my place about 7. I made steamed fish which I have not made it for a long time since I sold my beloved lobster knife. I looked at the food and it did look enough so I also made some beef. Anyway, we had a great time to eat all the food. Yuko made a japanese pancake which I like the source for it a lot. Taka made rice but he put some furitake on it and made it quite delicous. Cathy bought soda, Kumi made "mapo" tofu which tastes ok. Karen made a bacon with vegetable which I think is healthy. I also took some of my kimchi out for them to try. Taka seemed like he liked it very much and he ate a lot. (That is good. I like friends love to eat my food). BTW, yuko brought her shochuu (japanese wine) here. (It was given to her from Goh San as a gift.) I love it. It tasted sweet to me and I asked her for refilling too. (hahaha) We had a fun time to eat and we played Scruples for a little bit then we watched "Thumb sucker" but after 10 mins no one liked it so we switched to "The fogotten". Everyone seemed to enjoy it especially for Taka. At one scene, he was so scared and yelled very loud. It was quite funny that he even yelled louder than the girls.

I like potluck. It is always fun and casual. I have not seemed Karen for a long time. I think last time I saw her was 1.5 years ago. I am glad that she is graduating and hope she will have a bright future.

Poem: White lie

Lie is the hardest thong.
It only gets longer and harder each day.
It will tie me to bondage and death someday.

Photo: My little friend Tyler

Poem: Friends are liken unto heavenly stars

Good Friends are liken unto heavenly stars.
They blink and light my path.
They direct me when I am lost.
They never turn away from me.
They set examples to look upon.
They always stay with me at each precious moment of my life.

Diary: Talked with Oscar

I did a lot of study today in my office and I emailed Oscar to tell him I wanted to visit him there. He returned my email in a little bit and told me Lana is 9 years old now. (Time flies!) We actually talked in skype later. He said he is looking forward for me to visit them. So now for sure I am going to Tokyo and Nagoya. I am planning to stay in Japan for three weeks. I think it will be awesome. Now I need to buy my a plane ticket. Hopefully, I can buy a cheap one.

My right ankle is still hurting so I can only walk very slow. As I walked to pick up my car on 22nd street, I looked up the sky and I dreamed. I forgot what I dreamed but it was a wonderful experience. I tried very hard to recall it but I couldn't. I think that I always walk so fast that I miss the wonderful time to enjoy the nature around me. I feel like my senses are somehow coming back to me but I am still not sure.

What is my future like? I don't really know but I try to plan something very big and crazy.

Photo: Friends in Hot Spring by Tao New Mexico

Diary: Kiomi & Research

Today Brain, Kiomi, and I were working on NA prelim in my office. We worked out only 3 problems. Kiomi was so funny. She has most answers for the questions that I think she did that long time ago but she keeps forgetting all the work. She also kept standing every 15 mins and I had to put her down to a chair. Well, we will try to solve more questions on Friday.

I also went to Dr Ruygaarts office to show my work to him. He was impressed what I did and we set up an appointment for the week after easter. He has been quite busy with Asiri's thesis.

My right ankle is still hurting so I could not play soccer and I went to get some Bokchoy in market street to make Kimchee. I have not made Kimchee for a long time. I will see if I have time to make them tomorrow. Yumme!

I got an email from Miyake. He made my date. He is still very funny and I am glad everything in his body is functioning well. (He says thanks for Yuko)! I like him and Goh a lot. I wish both Goh and Miyake have a great time in their new jobs and everything will work well on them. I want to see him again in Japan and we will sure have great fun.

Tomorrow is my shopping date for estate sale. I will see if I can find something I like there. I think tonight I will try to sleep early so that I can get up early in the morning.

Photo: Kumi 3

Poem: I Disappointed Thee

I am sorry to say that I disappointed thee.
For thou blessed me in my life.
I did what I promised I would not.
These mistakes teach me a lot.
And I regret the lost of spirit.
Please uplift me and deliver me out from the agony.
And not punish me life long for all my disagrace.

Diary: Hurt my ankles

I went to rec after work and played some soccer. A guy kicked to my leg so bad that I could not stand up. I knew someday it is going to happen. Anyway, my leg is still hurting. I think I may have to rest from soccer for a week.

I feel like I am not honest on writing this diary. I only wrote half of my life and I miss many things here on purpose. I don't know what to say or write. Maybe someday I have the courage to write down everything in my mind.

Photo: Carlsbad Carverns