Thursday, June 28th, 2007
Finally! A real post!
Adjusting to living in a new place isn’t new to me. I haven’t lived in many cities but I have had my share of major changes to evolve and adapt easily enough. Although there are some things that I would rather not adapt to.
We have yet to meet any of our neighbors — they seem like they want to keep to themselves. Whenever we’re outside and see someone, I wave to them, and all I get is a wave in return. That’s about it. Multiple occurrences which makes me think that it’s not coincidental. I personally think that’s a bit snobbish! Maybe because the previous owner offended them?! Maybe they are just not social-people, but everyone aren’t? That’s hard to believe. Maybe this is the real suburbia — you keep to yourselves; don’t bother me and I won’t bother you mentality. They all seem to have a wall built around them. Maybe they all have a stick up their you-know-what.
Also, I kind of get the feeling of you don’t belong here every now and again when I’m out with the kids. Back up in the Big City, (also known as BC from now on) where there are 5 or 7 times the population, I don’t get that feeling. It’s a lot more diverse and people are used to seeing Asian faces, and other minorities all the time. Here in Medium City, also known as MC from here on out, there are some Asians, but it seems as though they are more concentrated in downtown area and very very few are in the suburbs. I truly hope this is just me being over sensitive regarding the race issue. Hubby says he doesn’t feel that way at all. However, up in BC, our kids always get lots of compliments from strangers every time we are out. Here in MC I can count the compliments with one hand, with room left.
Aside from those unpleasantries, this MC is actually quite nice. For a city this size, there are a lot of things to do, and the driving distance is very tolerable. I hope as I meet more people personally, my views of this city’s citizens will change too.
Thursday, June 21st, 2007
The ads on the right hand side says “Problem Sleeping — get simple steps to better sleep & learn about a free 7-day offer”.
Guess who’s up at 2 a.m.?
Saturday, June 9th, 2007
As if there aren’t enough changes around here, I want to redo my hairstyle. I have the itch. I have sported this same hairstyle for most of the last oh 20 some years, it’s only a matter of difference in length. And when it is short, I want it long, and vice versa. Right now it is a few inches past my shoulders. You know, the typical lazy style. No bangs, tied into a ponytail most of the time. Straight hair. Black (ooooh I found a sparse white hair or two!!!). Overall verdict: very boring.
I want a shorter haircut, one that is on the low maintenance side. STOP laughing. That was really not an oxymoron. I won’t be able to spend a lot of time on doing it up everyday, so low maintenance is a must.
I browsed around a few free virtual makeover sites, uploaded my picture, played around a bit, but haven’t really found one (site, and hairstyle) that is satisfactory. Although I have NO CLUE what the difference between “highlights” and “lowlights” are (WHAT is the difference??), I really like the look by adding a different tone (or two) into my hair. However, I probably won’t like how much it will cost me, and the cost to maintain it, so I’m likely not to get any of that at all. There’s also the factor of chemicals — I’ve had enough toxic chemicals pumped into my body to last 3 lifetimes, do I really want to add some more just to jazz up my hair every few weeks/months? Are those chemicals even considered toxic?
What sort of colors go well with black, as far as highlights/lowlights are concerned? What sort of hairstyle would you give me, who is petite/short with a round face, if you were a stylist? What hairstyle have you always wanted to try out?
Saturday, June 2nd, 2007
The kids were watching me make watermelon juice with a blender. Why my children will not just eat watermelon like everyone else… I don’t know.
Staring at the blender for a while, Seb pipes up:” Mama, what happened to the watermelon?”
“It’s all crushed into juice (and pulp).”
“Why?”
“Because I put them into the blender so now it’s all crushed.”
“Why?”
“Because I’m making watermelon juice for you (and Fiona).”
“Why?”
“Because I love you.”
He paused, and said:
“I love you, too, Mama.”
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Thank you for all of your prayers and well wishes for my mom. It is very much appreciated. They said the results will be back on Tuesday..
UPDATE: the lab is very busy and have not examined my mom’s biopsy slides. I will post as soon as I know.
2nd UPDATE: NOT CANCEROUS!!! I’m so relieved. Everyone is so relieved. They will leave it alone but monitor it periodically.
Friday, June 1st, 2007
Last night shortly after 8 p.m. I spoke with my father. He had taken mom to her annual OB check earlier in the day. My mom has been having dizzy spells and lots of headaches in the last month, and several different times in the past few years but no one has been able to figure out why.
After the routine OB stuff, the OB examined her neck and found a lump. She sent my mom to get an ultrasound and needle biopsy immediately.
My father told me my mom has a tumor in her neck. THREE needle biopsies samples(read: poked in the neck with a giant needle) were taken. Nothing is certain until the result comes back, but based on location and feel of the tumor, the doctor believes it is very likely it is cancer.
My mom is 55 years old.
I’m glad they may have found the reason for her dizzy spells, lost of balance, and headaches. But this is certainly beyond what I was prepared to hear.
My parents live in California, my brother and I are in the midwest.
