Well, I feel accomplished because I just finished painting my living room this weekend. It all started when I bought these new suede drapes for my living room. But, before I could put them up, I decided I should paint the room first. So, I bought the paint through a friend who has a discount through Behr Paints. Coincidentally, I am also in the ( Read more... )

It's been about 5 weeks since foot surgery, and my foot feels pretty good. So, this weekend, I'm going to play hoops and see how it holds up. Of course, I'll take it easy and try not to push it, but, that's easier said then done. I'm just so excited I get to play hoops again! I hope my foot holds up well ( Read more... )

Today I had my first post-operation visit with my podiatrist, and she was amazed at my fast recovery. She said my recovery was the fastest she has ever seen for this type of foot surgery, and it was a textbook recovery so far. I was very pleased with her news, but it just confirmed what I had already known. So, I'm going back to work tomorrow. ( Read more... )

You really find out how how close your family and friends are when you are in need. For my foot surgery, a friend was able to give me a ride to the hospital and back. Also, They were able to stay with me for the first 24 hours just in case there were any complications. My Father stopped by to bring me some Korean soup, since I wouldn't be able ( Read more... )

I had surgery on my left foot yesterday, and everything went well. My podiatrist says it's a fairly simple procedure, and the actual surgery only takes about 15 minutes. My foot is not in very much pain, so I've stopped taking the Vicadin, since it makes me nauscious. The good part of having surgery is I get to take the next 2 weeks off of work ( Read more... )

My friends and I just returned from Macworld 2006 in San Francisco. It's an annual event where five friends meet up to hang out and also check out the latest stuff from Apple. One of us works for Apple, another works for an iPod accessory company, while two others use Macs at home. Here's a suggestion for anyone who owns an iPod, PSP, RAZR, or ( Read more... )

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and wish the Christmas spirit infects us all! Let's do our best to be grateful for what we have, and help those who are less fortunate.

What a weekend! On Friday afternoon, I left for Sacramento to see my brother and nephew. Actually, my brother had to replace the tires on my old Acura Integra, so I drove it instead of the Lexus. Well, upon driving my Acura, my brother found out it also needs new front axles. Unfortunately, all of the auto parts stores were closed by the time ( Read more... )

Along with some of my close friends, today I visited the funeral of the father of a friend. My friend's father passed away suddenly from cancer last week, with virtually no warning to himself or his family. After consoling my friend, I noticed how this experience has humbled him. Having lost my own mother to cancer, I can understand the trials ( Read more... )

What a wonderful weekend! I went to a get together of my high school friends, some of which I haven't seen in a long time (years!). It was really great catching up with everyone and seeing how they've changed and where their lives have taken them. Of course, I got more of the usual "Gene, you look exactly the same" which I don't mind at all. So ( Read more... )