what is family? what is love?

my grandpa was hospitalized again today... the doctor says he has pneumonia and that he might not be able to recover from it. we find out in 48 hours and all we can do now is wait.

love is patient. love is kind. love is staying by your side until the very end. to my grandma and grandpa. love is forever.

three girls having a little too much fun on a saturday night

LOL, per Anh Thu's comments...

inside jokes created:
--shirt put on the right way, yes. check.
--are you going to post it? now? with a period? or an exclamation mark?
--we're gonna drive around downtown foreverrrrrrr
--jenny's bra.
--did we get kicked out? nooooo of course we didn't! oh..we did?! -.-
--AT!! Jenny's not in her bed!

studying.

i don't understand the concept of studying. i think most of my college friends could tell you that. i basically wait until the day before a test and cram all of the information into my memory. then forget it all right after i walk out from taking it the next day.

and if i ever "study" with other people, it's basically hang out time for me, and i ruin them from all chances of studying because i talk too much.

not good. especially because grad school has been a lot more work and i have exams coming up in the next weeks, on top of working three jobs. i need to grow up a little. but really i just don't have time.

goodbye weekend.

i thought i'd have some time to get caught up on things this weekend but...

friday night: melissa and i took marika out for her birthday to Zink. delicious food and lots of wine and champagne. thus the night ended with watching enchanted and falling asleep on the couch.

saturday: chinese youth foundation meeting in the morning, then apdc 30th anniversary dinner. followed by going out downtown: 1515, pat's and cowboy lounge. 2 long islands, 4 shots, 3 cranberry vodkas. ouch.

sunday: started the morning early with asian avenue magazine cover photo shoot at belmar for 4 hours!! went straight to do a restaurant peek at the red claw on federal blvd. had crawfish for the first time (interesting...). then i napped in the car at cherry creek mall while anh thu was buying a dress for a wedding. another meeting with naaap where i had a banana sundae crepe. and finally, off to my grandma's for her birthday, where i basically ate again and then had yummy cake. so yes, feeling like a workout is in order.

weekend flew by. monday blues for sure. work and then class tonight!

asian american speed dating

we are planning an Asian American speed dating event at the Isle Casino in October. lol. we'll see, we'll see. Asian Americans, so awkward. I suppose that's why this event is much needed.

Pikes Peak Challenge on Day of Remembrance

Yesterday I participated in the Pikes Peak Challenge with my best friend, Melissa (https://www.pikespeakchallenge.com/). All summer, she has been getting me to try new things and get out of my comfort zone. I love it. We hiked 13.5 miles up to the summit (elevation: 14,000 ft). It was an incredible experience, even though at many points I thought I wouldn't make it. I couldn't have done it without her and her wonderful boyfriend, Jeff, who basically carried my pack the last 3 miles and also found me a hiking pole. I felt like a little grandma with a cane, just inching along those last miles. The Pikes Peak Challenge is organized by the Brain Injury Association of Colorado, an organization that provides resources for brain injury victims and survivors. What an experience! Especially on Sept. 11, Day of Remembrance. I feel so fortunate to be healthy and alive. Lets live life to its fullest, appreciate others and lend a helping hand to those less fortunate. Love.

balanced diet, crazy...

i interpreted for a chinese woman at the clinic today. she has diabetes and kept telling me what a great diet she is on. everyday she drinks a glass of milk in the morning, then eats some veggies (mainly broccoli) for lunch, and then drinks a glass of milk before bed. that's it. she says absolutely no meats. WHA!? i felt bad because she has been so nervous about being diagnosed with diabetes that she's been on this strict diet. but it's all wrong. i tried to explain to her that she needs a balanced meal, with all food groups: carbohydrates and protein included. she didn't believe me. argh.