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I stopped by the basketball court to shoot some hoops. I chatted with Elliot on the phone about agenda and movies. Then I dropped by Ben and Jerry’s to see David Kalloor before he left back for Austin. Chris, Hannah, Linton, and Phoebe were there. Phoebe apologized profusely to me, and I accepted. David gave hugs.
Then, I went to watch Vickie play her first and only flag football game in the tournament. She’s on Robert Hwang’s team, the Roaring Tigers. Wilson of course had his Titans going. I snuck up on Tiffany, who complimented me on my haircut. James waved hello. I sat next to Karin, who was there with her brother John and kites. I talked some with David Zhao’s girlfriend Tammy. I ended up cheering for the Tigers because Tiffany Lin, David Zhao, Annie, and Vickie were on that team, plus they had never won a game yet. Annie’s sister stood in until Cynthia showed up. Cynthia picked Jeff Tang to play for the Titans since they were missing a player (they were missing a lot, actually). Inch made some good runs. I ran/walked two laps around the park with Lisa. Then we sat on her baby-blue blanket from IKEA. Vickie asked James Hsia about his car. Ed’s wife (Kara Wong’s sister) commented on how shallow the conversation was, so James shared that he was reading/memorizing a passage, which he recited to Vickie.
I finally gave Wilson the magic cards, haha. I thought I was going to leave then, but then Vickie and Ed’s wife (Kara Wong’s sister) said they only had ten plays left. Well, the Open League’s teams played after the Closed League played (more girls). Haha, Robert Chan stepped out because he’s not that into sports. He (he says appears swollen even after two weeks) told Chi-Chi to ask me about her jammed finger. Jeff Chen, Nathan Kim, and Erin Pang were all on the Open League, too. In fact, Erin’s the only girl (Joanne Wei was, but when she realized how intense it was, she dropped out) on the team, and by the end of the day she had fractured her pinky finger. I watched as Rosemery walked their newly owned young dog (”like having to take care of a child”) who was playing with another person’s dog.
We went to Fuddruckers. Vickie and I arrived at the same time, coincidentally. She ordered the long hot dog, and I got the S’room combo (I shouldn’t have gotten the fries after all, oh well, starving since I didn’t eat lunch). I got my food fast, before those who ordered before me. As I sat down, Aaron Fu introduced himself to me (after Vickie introduced herself to him). He ended up talking much with Lindi, who sat to my right (he sat in front of her). Actually, one time he leaned over and whispered something in her ear, to which Jasmine (who sat at the head of the table to my left) asked if they would share with us. The two of them just smiled. Aaron has traveled a lot growing up. Alan Bennett sat in front of me. I think the three of us had a decent conversation going: Alan says his family celebrates Chinese holidays but not all out, Jasmine asked me about how I met Jocelyn Chen, the two of them talked about. To Lindi’s right sat Lisa, who was sitting next to Vickie, who were talking with Robert Chan, Chi-Chi, and the Jeffs. Jeff Chen shared about him leading a small group. There wasn’t enough room so Wilson, Robert Hwang, Cynthia, and Tiffany sat at a booth and James, John, and Karin sat at another booth. I left before everyone, at 9:30 because Mom called.
Monday, April 21, 2008. Rick’s recovering from attending the wedding (of Dr. Barber, psychiatrist, and Dr. Romero, psychologist) so he didn’t come in today. Since Dr. Barber’s going to be gone for a month on his honeymoon, Dr. Coverdale covered rounds with us this morning. Before I knew it, the morning was pretty much gone (around 10 or 10:30). I don’t even know how it happened, because I had imagined that it felt dragged out, but it didn’t. *Shrug* I performed another KELS (she all-of-a-sudden put her head down and didn’t respond), had lunch, then administered the other KELS (to the one with GAD), as requested by Dr. Camp. In the evening, Jeff picked me up to watch the Rockets game.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008. Rick came back so Sally showed us the photographs she took :-D. At home, Vickie told me about Jennifer Chung. Her first original song, “Very Last Time,” if it were by one of the major pop artists I probably wouldn’t look twice, but this is an unsigned, rejected-from-American-Idol, Korean-American living in California who wrote and sang it! I also baked Angel Food Cake (the bigger batch with pineapple as directed by Tiffany Lin and the smaller experimental batch with cocoa). “Vicky is my UT friend I told you about that is at UTSA grad school for kinesiology. She very nicely said that you can ask her questions about UTSA and becoming a PT” LOL!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008. I attended rounds then finished writing up my last KELS. Jennifer had a doctor’s appointment around noon so she again couldn’t join us (long awaited doctor’s appointment) as we went out to Black Walnut Cafe for my last week here. Tiffani drove Elderine and me, while Sally drove Theo, Rick, and Janet. Rick paid for my lunch and then offered to buy me dessert, so I picked the German chocolate cake ($6?) since the woman in front of us chose that. I told them I brought angel food cake (which Jennifer had tasted in the morning for breakfast and loved the chocolate flavor). When we came back from lunch, I had missed giving one of my patients her creatively painted pig (with specks of brown for mud/dirt). Oh well. I showed an informational video on bipolar disorder, which was ended early due to disinterest from the patients, haha. I honestly couldn’t say much for one guy because really right now he looks normal, and Rick agrees, although he reminded me about the presenting incident, which I had forgotten to ask him about. This is what the patient explained to me, since had told the doctor he felt he was getting better, but told me that really he’s saying that so he can get out (he’s here involuntarily). The patient said that if someone kept saying I was a lesbian (and he reassured me that he wasn’t labeling me that), and that unless I accepted and said that I indeed believed I was a lesbian then I could go outside, then I would comply as well. In the end, it would either be me still believing I was a heterosexual and just on the surface acknowledging I was a lesbian, or I would be brainwashed and be convinced out of repetition that I was in fact attracted to girls and not guys. Anyway, later Rick sat in as I evaluated a new guy, probably to see if I had improved in that arena, since it was my weak point. Linton had sent out an evite about going to see the iFest, Lucy, Hermann Park, and Star Pizza on Saturday - wow. I went to bed at 9 pm.
Thursday, April 24, 2008. Janet was early because she had to prepare for the psych booth of the health fair (which Rick helped to set up and Elderine/Tiffani/Jennifer also helped). I called the PT about one of our patients who had problems walking recently (new decompensation) for some reason. I did my last rounds, and my last cooking group (which accumulated 68 RVUs for Rick since Janet was busy with the health fair). During lunch we had free lunch from the fair, and I also went around grabbing some free items.
Friday, April 25, 2008. Rick again negotiated the groups so I could finish early. I could leave at lunch, but I joined them and actually tried the angel food cake I had brought. Rick showed me his FWPE scores to him and announced that I had passed the rotation, YAY! Then I could leave, but not until after I filled out the evaluation of the rotation form and turned it in. Rick and Tiffani said that all the other students were out the door the second the signal was given. I also had to say goodbye to my patients (even the new one I evaluated today haha), the nurses (Loida said to call them once in awhile), the psych techs (Victor keeps saying that I’m always one of the first to work with the difficult patients), even the new med students (Bo, Lan Lan, and Charlotte). My patients were so nice, came up to me and said that were very grateful for the help I gave them (I thought they didn’t feel I helped them that much, especially one who kept making comments that we were keeping her here longer than she wanted). And Jennifer was super sweet, even giving me a card and apologizing for not giving me a gift card to Starbucks or something! Since Rick let me leave early, I decided to see the CSI exhibit. My parents took me to Old Place Cafe to celebrate LOL. But w00t! the Rockets won their first win (finally!) on the Jazz court, 94-92, last night. Just reading it while waiting for the food to come got me nervous, it was such a close game!
Last night I got on the internet and found a slew of emails regarding watching the Houston Rockets. Lisa Leu wanted to see a live playoff game for the first time. With lots of emailing, they decided to go to yesterday’s game, which was much sooner than she expected but she was up for it. I replied saying that I wished they had a good time and that we’d win. Around 8pm (about half an hour before the opening jumpball), Jeff Chen called me to say that he could find no one to go with him to the game. Arnold had a flat tire and decided to hand off the tickets to him. I was hesitant because it was so last minute. I called Elliot to see if he wanted to go, but there was no answer. I was on the fence, and then Jeff said, “Okay, I’m going to make an executive decision. I’m going to pick you up because I’ve already made a U-turn.” Thus I ended up attending the game as well.
Complications were involved, however, beyond being late (which was actually not that big a deal compared to everything else). First, we had a hard time finding a parking space. Then, when Jeff parked and stepped out of the car, an African-American guy came and asked if we had paid. We answered no, so Jeff coughed up $15 to get a ticket. As soon as that happened, another African-American guy in a long red polo shirt started running towards us shouting that this first guy was a fraud. The first guy took off. Before we knew what had happened, this second guy explained what the first guy did. Apparently the first guy just waits around for people to park, pretends to be the attendant, then steals the money and gives a fake ticket. Jeff had put the fake ticket on his windshield, on the outside. The second guy says that obviously that’s not safe because anyone could just take the ticket. The fake ticket was also different from his ticket (although that ticket was different from the rest of the tickets in the parking lot). The second guy insisted that he was legit, saying that these tickets were after-the-start-of-the-game tickets (thus they looked different), that the ticket’s supposed to be put inside the car, and that he’s not running away. Jeff coughed up another $20.
We walked to the Toyota Center, but I think he was so preoccupied because I had stopped to put back my contact that was paining me and he didn’t notice at all - he just kept walking. We stepped off the really tall escalators (whoa, I don’t think I’ve been in that building since…elementary school, and it still looks huge), and then Jeff said he was going to go back and check on his car. He couldn’t shake it (I don’t think I would’ve been able to, either). I didn’ t think it was good for him to walk around by himself, so we both went downstairs. The people at the door said that there is no re-entry. Thus we went back upstairs, found our seats (1 and 2 next to some big/tall UH white dudes) near the aisle of row 8 in Section 404, and watched…I think we caught the second half.
At halftime, Jeff said that he was going to try to convince the people at the door to let him leave and return. I didn’t see that happening, so I didn’t join him. I watched the show, which was entertaining for me, all that breakdancing and such. Turns out Jeff was able to convince a guy at the door to let him leave/return (the guy told Jeff to come back to the same door and if the guy wasn’t there, for Jeff to name him). Jeff decided to leave his car at the parking lot. Then we continued watching the game. They made some good plays (we stood up), but the Jazz immediately snatched it away (by making their own good play). And there were some disappointing plays (wow, that was a really bad shot). And when Bobby Jackson (whoever he is, he seemed to make a lot of points for this game when I watched) made a 3-pointer but the points didn’t show, the game died. Thus today I read, “As Jackson swished his 3, Scola was called for an offensive foul. Seconds later, the Rockets were out of chances.” Indeed. I’d like Rafer Alston to come back for Game 3, but I don’t know if that’s a good idea for him (you know, don’t want to re-injure and really be out for the season).
Anyway, near the end they had a memorabilia throw which I guess they have all the time. I didn’t think we’d get anything, but a Rockets cap fell on our seats! Yet I saw another hand and so I let him have it. Jeff asked me, “You didn’t want it?” Well, I don’t really wear hats/caps, and it seems like the African-American guy was a big fan (in all Rockets attire and holding Rockets gear). Doh, I guess I could’ve first asked Jeff if he wanted it. Too late.
After the game, I saw Judd! with his FOB friends ;-P For those of you who don’t know, Judd is the older brother of Tina Huang (not spunktina). She and I were the only girls in our grade at FBCC for Sunday School. Then, Lisa saw me! They were at Section 409. So we were united with the rest of the HCC BASIC members who went: James Hsia (who drove), Robert Hwang, and Chi-Chi. At first I wanted to ride with Lisa since we live only a few minutes away from each other and that would save Jeff some mileage, but James said that it would be better if I ride with Jeff so that he wouldn’t be driving by himself. So we walked to Jeff’s car, and then they continued walking to James’s vehicle. Oh, I forgot to mention, it was interesting, a woman almost fell over a huge traffic cone, but James saved her, haha. And so Jeff dropped me off and I went to bed a bit past midnight. Tired.
ROCKETS-JAZZ PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
Utah leads series, 2-0
Game 1 - Sat. Utah 93, Houston 82
Game 2 - Mon. Utah 90, Houston 84
Game 3 - Thu. @ Utah 9:30PM TNT
Game 4 - Apr. 26 @ Utah 9:30PM ESPN
Game 5 * Apr. 29 @ Houston TBD
Game 6 * May 2 @ Utah TBD
Game 7 * May 4 @ Houston TBD
“A humanitarian.” Heh, that’s what Jon-Erik commented when I said that I was off to volunteer at the Beacon after just volunteering at Project C.U.R.E. Jessie had planned for the FBCC Career Group to volunteer at Project C.U.R.E. (Commission on Urgent Relief and Equipment, not Project Cure or Project CURE) this morning. It’s like Medical Bridges, but based in Colorado, not Houston. I was supposed to drive over to Jamie’s house so that I could drive (since she had mentioned needing more drivers). However, I overslept due to staying up too late last night. Charlene called me, so I called her back and asked whether they still needed me to go down to Sierra Plantation. They said just to meet them at the building. We pulled up at the same time (wow, that’s how far south they are) LOL. After that we ate at la Madeleine (I got a pork florentine with roasted potatoes and green beans at 1246 for $12.98). Jessie got a large tomato-basil soup, Annie and Sam got a bowl of soup, and Joe got a cup of soup. I say just get the large if you plan on getting the bowl because they seemed almost the same amount, just a little more.
Project C.U.R.E. was really fascinating for me because I could be around all the medical supplies and not have to worry about killing someone by tripping over lines or something (like I felt on my acute physical dysfunction rotation at St. Luke’s). While sorting through all the bags of donations (or they would’ve been in the trash), I could identify some of the supplies (since Annie Dai works in business everything was new to hear but she’s one smart gal I’m sure she’ll learn it faster than me). One of the ladies wearing glasses was from Hawaii, and she teared up just mentioning the injustice to women and how far her family’s come (she’s the first in her family to be able to go to college). She told us to take advantage of what we’ve been given, like a job, etc. “I sound like your mother, don’t I?” she remarked afterwards, smiling. Another white lady was more laid-back, and she’d calmly let us know what went where. I ended up sorting one bin because I didn’t realize that they had expiration dates on them (for the air bubbles in the liquid).
- Group picture: http://prayriefayrie.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/04-19-08cure-24.jpg - wow, larger than it looked since we were all spread out
- Charity report: http://charityreports.bbb.org/public/Report.aspx?CharityID=332&bureauID=9999 - doesn’t meet all requirements :-o
Then I planned on going directly to the Beacon but got lost and figured I might as well return to the southwest since I was headed in that direction anyway. I took a few-minute nap outside Hannah’s house then Linton tapped on my car window and he drove Hannah and me to pick up Chris to go to the Beacon. I think this is Chris’s first time. I wanted to see his new apartment, but we just got to see the lobby (spring/lime green theme) and the public kitchen room (with free internet) instead.
Brian Thao-Huane was in town, and he came with Craig. Jesslyn came, too! She helped Brian find some church clothes for one of the later ladies who came in to take a shower. Brian Lee was there, as usual. Linton and Chris were grabbed to clean and disinfect and water/mop the kitchen (hefty labor, dudes). Hannah stood at the coffee condiments stand…not very exciting, but Jesslyn was cool and went over to talk with her. This shift was different because it’s from 3 to 5 pm, after most of the people have gone. Phoebe, BTH, and I helped with cleaning the tables, throwing away trash, using the broom, and putting up and setting out the chairs and tables. Phoebe of course went and talked with one of the unkempt ladies sitting near a pillar–you’ll have to ask Phoebe about the lady’s life. One of the guys asked me to take a picture of him, such a ham! He was very courteous, drinking his coffee and reading the newspaper, guarding his belongings. He used the phone (I think he uses the Beacon as his, contact information, you know). He said he had just set up an email account with the Beacon a week or two ago but forgot the address so I couldn’t email the picture to him. I find most of the people I meet who come to these shelters, I guess they have to keep joking and smiling otherwise their soul will be cut down and won’t be able to continue. One table was surrounded with them playing dominoes. It’s interesting how this population just loves dominoes.
Afterwards we ate at…after some internet searching: Distrit 7 Grill (what’s most prominent is the sign that reads “Zesty food. Zesty life”). I got a Turkey Meatloaf Lasagna for $8, lol, because of it’s name. Not bad. It was Hannah, Phoebe, Linton, BTH, and Craig. Boy, I’m way too tired to go to Jeff’s birthday party.
This weekend a lot of people, including Cynthia Lay but especially BASIC members, are out of town attending Ly Tran’s wedding (to Cynthia’s childhood friend) in the Dallas area. I let my brother know about that since Ly used to be a respected mentor to him.
Saturday morning I showered then returned Mod Podge to Michael’s. Then I went to Morris’s neighborhood playground to attend Jaelyn’s party to celebrate her turning two years old. They had a lot of food (spaghetti, catered sandwiches, fried eggrolls of course yum, cake, fruit, water, cookies….). Jaelyn seems to like playing by herself and not the friendliest towards others. We tried to take a picture with her, but she kept walking around. I went on the swings and she wanted so I placed her on and pushed her a little. Her mom came over and suggested maybe to play on the playground equipment again, and she complied. It was a bit windy. Someone bought Jaelyn her first “car” - I wonder if it’s battery powered, and she really can sit in it and drive it. My parents left to take grams home. I left some minutes after.
Afterwards, I drove over to Panera Bread on Westheimer (next to Fogo de Chao) and tried to enjoy the weather and use their free wi-fi, but since my computer has a glossy monitor it tired me out quite quickly. Around 5 pm, Linton called me (I had called Hannah a few times but that didn’t work) to eat at Benningan’s (they had gone rock climbing). I turned that offer down since they were in the northwest. He called me back and said they changed locations (the Benningan’s in the Galleria), so I agreed to meet them because I was quite hungry (I was going to eat at Panera but..I guess today I just leeched off of their facilities). I think they didn’t arrive until 6:30 (an hour later than expressed), so we didn’t get our food until 7:30? Most of us got the combo deal; Elliot and I split the deal because it was perfect–I got the entree and he ate the appetizer and dessert. Elliot liked my red plaid hat :-) Hannah Lin said that she doesn’t really wear accessories but when she sees others wear them she reconsiders. Jennifer Lin, Laurie, the younger sister of Darwin, and Hannah Kwan (on crutches) with her boyfriend were there, too.
The twins, Linton, and some of the others were going to attend a grassroots concert (one of Phoebe’s classmates was going to perform). Well, I felt bad that there was no one attending Karin Hsieh’s Mary Kay Makeup Party, so I replied, “Yes.” Thus I had to turn down the concert since it was at the same time (8 pm). I got there at 8:30, and then we didn’t end until 10:30ish. Karin used me as her first guinea pig to practice demonstrating the presentation (showing the different products, letting me try on the makeup, etc.). It wasn’t too bad, and she gave me some free samples (i.e. I gave my aunt the foundation). John Hsieh came back (we were at their parents’ gated community) and reported that he went to Swirll (1944A West Gray / Houston, TX 77019 / 713.523.4888) at 8:30 but no one was there so he left. I called Jessica to see what happened, and she said that they just left there (there were about a handful of people..?) - she just arrived with Derrick late around 9 pm. No big deal; I was quite tired.
And it turns out on Sunday I did end up going to Swirll after all. Oliver Huang is the manager (Jessica Ng’s family friend is the owner). They have the following flavors: Original, Tart and Icy, Passion Fruit, Raspberry, Pomegranate, Blueberry, Green Apple, Mango, Banana, Cookies and Cream, Coconut, Vanilla Classic, Vanilla (no sugar), Strawberry, Strawberry (no sugar), and Chocolate (no sugar). Another one (5000 Westhemier #608 / 77056) is supposedly opening up next weekend (free frozen yogurt!). Call 713.552.0863 to make sure.
I was at home finishing up my activity analysis project since I’m presenting it this coming Wednesday; it was my first time in my life decoupaging. Waiting is a crucial step. I didn’t arrive on Willow Park until 1845, so I was surprised people were still playing flag football. James suggested going to Boston Market to eat dinner. Charles, Henry, and Elliot loitered until we were the last ones there. Henry finally went home to shower, and then Charles (who drove Elliot) decided to just start driving and they’ll make a decision on the way. Ah, my Staffordites.
The BASIC guys shared a group meal; I was late (onto 288?) so I got the children’s plate. I ended up sitting in front of Jeff Tang?. It was a bit awkward…I wanted to join in the group conversation, but he was friendly and asked me questions about what I do and trying to relate, talking about bipolar, etc. He didn’t play football today but he comes out at times; he just joined for dinner today. Jeff Chen came later and sat at the end of the table that was moved to connect with a booth (he ended up ordering the same thing as Jeff Tang, haha). At one point, Robert C asked if I we had a policy that we could not date our patients. I figure sure, although if there wasn’t one in place, I don’t think anyone would really want to date them! Robert said that if they were your patient once in their life, then s/he could never date the doctor. Hm…. Andrew talked about having girls come watch the guys play in their basketball league on Saturdays so that they would play harder but not better - or rather, so that he (with his sprained ankle) could mingle with all the females LOL. “Will you come, Amy?” Uh….
Robert C convinced me to go to Swirll, saying it was only a few minutes away. I called Karin to let her know about it (and unfortunately she called me back late at night, and a couple more times at that, while I was dog tired - I didn’t want to be rude but I cut her off and said I had to sleep for work tomorrow). Vickie called me as I was sampling the flavors so I ended up having no idea what was good. Derrick said his favorites are Pomegranate and Mango? I may have totally made that up. The guys who came were Robert, Robert, Jeff, Jeff, Derrick, John, and Andrew if I recall correctly (Alan and James went back home). I was on the phone, so I missed something that Andrew said to/asked of me…suspicious….
As one who professes to have died and now live for the resurrected Christ, this should perhaps be the most crucial celebration. However, I did not go to church this morning to join the fellowship of my community, nor did I reflect or rejoice on my own with Him. Instead, I followed suit in being the busiest person in the world (”When we do not do the one thing we ought to do, we have no time for anything else–we are the busiest people in the world.” -Eric Hoffer). That has been my habit lately. Nonetheless, by the end of the weekend, I couldn’t but help contemplate, if only briefly:
- Romantic tensions. “Hello.”
- Changing versus challenging another
- Growing old, side by side
- Guys will be guys, after all
- Meeting the Thumball: http://www.catch32ball.com/images/Thumball_PressRelease.doc
- What makes me mad?
Saturday, Feburary 16, 2008. In the morning from 10 to 11:30 I did something but I forgot. I tried to be productive by uploading pictures and comics, neatening up my room, and showering. After picking up the Lins, we met Vickie at House of Bowls at 5:30 p.m. She just wanted a discussion with her close girl friends without the guys for once. I enjoyed it because it’s not often to hang out as a group of females nowadays. Then, the guys started showing up. Linton came, then David Kalloor, who brought his STIM friend Leslie. They didn’t go to the same locale (she went to the Philippines), but they did the training together, as did Andrew Eng (he went to China) that year. Much later Brad Eng and Denise (who apparently are dating right now) came by as well. Hannah is the first to give me her Bible verse memory scrapbook page from my birthday! I was so excited so when I came home I read it. Along with it and a homemade card (talk about awesome), she gave me Diary of a Wimpy Kid: A Novel in Cartoons by Jeff Kinney. I read the whole thing in one sitting. It’s an easy read, but I found it so dejecting. It’s a story about an immature boy who thinks he’s all that but in reality doesn’t take responsibility for any of his actions. I guess the essence reflects the human condition.
Gladys Aylward in what is thought to be her only photograph
Courtesy of Moody Bible Institute
Sunday, Feburary 17, 2008. It’s the first day that HCC BASIC moved to Willow Park at 10400 Cliffwood Drive to play team sports since Hermann Park is planting trees and Rice University is kicking us off the fields. I knew I wouldn’t get much done at home so I tried to leave as soon after I ate and then I typed up an evaluation checklist in the parking lot in my car until the battery in my laptop died at 3 p.m. It turns out this park is quite popular and promotes a lot of familial and community intimacy. Many Hispanics were playing soccer. They were finished by the time BASIC showed up. Actually, Rachel and Howie (a young couple I met..when Lilly and Edwin visited?..who used to go to FBCC but now attends Mosaic) were two of the first to arrive. Greg from Access came, too. Elliot, Charles, and Henry came as well.
Inch came later all dressed up. Apparently yesterday he and Sarah Kim had spent literally the ENTIRE day (since 5:30 a.m.) together because they drove to Austin to attend Eunice’s wedding. It was an enjoyable day. Unfortunately, the last fifteen minutes of their drive back wasn’t too hot. I told him about Friday. Jeff asked why I wasn’t playing (my ankle). Anyway, tonight Harvest Community Church has an evening service and he was going to attend and thus he just wanted to drop by and enjoy the weather. It really was splendid. Andrew Eng arrived late and he came over to say hi. He said he wasn’t playing because this is supposed to be a ministry so he’s letting the other people play first. Inch commented on how Andrew’s shirt wasn’t as tight as he thought it would be (it’s a medium apparently). We made other random comments, such as James Hsia climbing to retrieve the frisbee that ended up on the awning over the windows of the school. I saw Kelvin so I went over to return the wrap that he lent me for my ankle. Nathan Wang joined in later.
Tiffany Lin is amazing. She struck up a conversation with me. She asked me where I was working, and she said that actually she thinks that’s where she thinks she’s going to go for her psychiatric rotation (near April). She expressed her disappointment in the working world and in herself when it came to God. She said right before she started she had gone on a mission trip where she incorporated her medical skills and at the same time was able to ascertain the patient’s spiritual well-being as well. However, now she’s so busy and on-the-go that she finds that she doesn’t have the time to do that, and isn’t even sure if it’s appropriate. She reminded me of myself, when I went to Mexico with Nathan Kim, Lois Lim, Melvin Feng (”!esta bien!”), and Jane Park the week right before I moved to El Paso. I didn’t even go home–my parents picked me up from Laredo and then we drove up to the Mountain Time Zone. I was so hyped, and I really did feel like I was still in Mexico. *Psi* I find it also interesting that she asked if I found a church community. It was like she got the core of my current issues. How did she know? I explained to her that the past year I had actually attended as many FBCC, WHCC, and HCC events I was invited to. Somehow FBCC doesn’t plan as many or something, but the group I’ve ended up feeling the closest to has been HCC due to their weekly sports outings.
I also asked Jesslyn to walk with me (I had anticipated Lindi was going to come so I could return her jacket, or Teresa Chii since she’s leaving Houston). At the end she asked me if I was interested in missions. I found that interesting; was she thinking about it? She said somewhat, like either supporting here in the United States or teaching overseas or something of that nature. I said that I hadn’t seriously thought of it, but I was always enamored of it even before I believed in God. I told her how just this past Friday I had heard the descendent of James Hudson Taylor speak, and how I grew up being awed not only by him but by George Mueller, Gladys Aylward, Elisabeth Elliot….
I left early to join Phoebe, Hannah, Vickie, and Linton. He decided to cook dinner for us since his sister was away and Vickie was in town and he usually eats with the Lins. Vickie and he went to buy groceries, then the girls did work while he cooked. He made lamb with two different sauces (ketchup with hoison sauce, and one with oyster sauce), baby bok choy (slightly over-cooked), sauteed onions, corn, and baked boned salmon. Rebekah came home later. Vickie initiated a conversation about flirting for attention from guys (doing good for the other versus leading the other on), emotional attachment (is okay), codependency (if the other’s wellbeing is wholly dependent on another), and other similar topics.
A weekend of many thoughts….here’s a list of books about missionaries: http://servinghimathome.blogspot.com/2005/12/missionary-stories-to-inspire-children.html
