Just distracted

The day has finally arrived. I'm absolutely normal...says my neurologist. The test results all came back normal. Darn! I was hoping there would be some legitimate excuse I could use as a scapegoat for my absent-minded professor like behavior. Soooooooo, my doctor advised that I start taking a multi-vitamin with folic acid, get on a better sleep cycle, and really think about switching my meds. He suspects it is the main culprit for the memory loss.

Anyways, I turn on the tv this morning and see an aerobic workout program. The kids are on the couch just staring at the people (they've never seen anyone in the house workout before). I start working out in front of them. I was quite a sight to see. The kids get a good laugh.

I called my mother-in-law today. I seldom call her or my own mother, but for some reason, I felt like hearing her voice. I told her so and she said it finally feels like we're family. I think originally she thought I had called just to wish her a happy chinese/korean new year, but I havn't the slightest clue. She said thanks for calling cuz whenever I do, it's "good news" and I'm considered a "celebrity" in their home. Ha ha ha. I'm like a rare deer sighting.

It's strange speaking with people you don't know. Yesterday I spoke with a cousin in Korea whom I haven't seen since I was 4 years old. I recognize her name, but not her face. She sounded really nice and someone I may really like if I could speak Korean well. Same deal with my mother-in-law. But I guess you have to talk to people you don't know well and go through that discomfort for the mere purpose of knowing and being comfortable with them and learning to love them.

Hmmm...I feel Zenish.

Lost was amazing! I can't get enough of it. Jae was amazing as well...he put both kids down for bed so I could watch it without interruption. He's also said Ben Linus "scares" him. Ha ha. It's those bulgy, buggy eyes. Us Koreans are not used to such big lenses.

If Jae and I were on the island with the Losties, Sawyer's nickname for me would be Bobby and Madame Butterfly for Jae. Ha ha ha.

I can not wait for Lost!

Honestly, I'm more looking forward to the season premiere of Lost than our Historical Presidential Inauguration. I'm a donkey.

I got a spontaneous "I love you, Mom." and hug from Ellie today.

I'm happy.

Neuro-psych. eval. went "alright". The day consisted of many tasks for me to do. If you've ever watched the episode from ER where Dr. Greene is being evaluated for his comptetancy as a doctor, that's basically the jist of it...asked to remember words from list A, but not list B and list C but not list B, then I had to name as many objects that began with a certain letter, then I memorized patterns and patterns and was asked to recall those patterns by drawing them. Then I had to make patterns with blocks, then categorized deck of cards into 4 piles, then placed tiny pegs into their respective holes with right hand then left hand, solved math story problems without pencil or paper, added numbers in particular patterns, answered dumb questions in a profoundly idiotic way (wish I could take it again!) and then filled out long personality questionaire. I feel sad.

According to Jae, someone's "heard" my rant about sidewalk shoveling. All of a sudden, every single house, except one, has shoveled their sidewalk. Perhaps a complete coincidence. I'm hoping school will be cancelled due to the cold weather, but that kind of sounds whimpy. What do all those children in Wisconsin do when it becomes below zero? Do they miss half the school year? That would explain much. Ouch! Just kidding. I love Lake Geneva. =)

Anyways, I've become a big fan of shoveling. It's my sneaky way of getting a semi-decent workout with the possibility of pulling a back muscle badly enough to keep me out of commission for a month. Ahhh, lovely days claiming the couch. It also keeps the kids entertained. "Look! Mommy's sliding!"

Ellie's starting piano lessons in Feb. We are all a bit nervous, especially after she commented that she may get tired after 3 minutes of practicing. Well, it is every Korean child's dream to take piano lessons to confirm the notion that parents are "out to get them".

short day

Woke up at 1pm today. This rare occurence in nature has set me off balance. One would be happy, glad, joyeous to be able to get that much sleep without the husband calling for a search and rescue mission (either for himself or me), but dang nam it, I missed breakfast and lunch!

The rest of the day was just wierd for me. No church, no after church lunch, no interesting football games, no games at all, really. Just sat around drinking my pineapple/guava white tea.

Watched a new show about a couple planning their wedding. The whole premise of the show is if the couple can stay within their budget. Anyways, this bride is so darn annoying...she's all about trying to keep the wedding environmentally friendly except when it comes to her. Your typical self-righteous poser. Interesting what happens to completely normal women when planning their wedding.

Anyways, I hope I am able to survive the week. It's going to be a busy one. The Neuro-Psych exam is Friday and I'm feeling a bit nervous. I'll get the results of all my tests with my next doctor's appt. in Feb. Man, time flies!

Still missing Dad.

Play date

A Grand Celebration!

One of Ellie's last hurrah before winter break ends was to have a slumber party with her best friend, Tea, only Tea has a terrible night cough so she decided to spend a longer day with her instead. They had lots of fun. Ellie's also going to the aquarium...I'm sure Jae will post those pics. soon.

Without

Hooray for 2009. I'm going to make feeble attempts to look "good" in a swimsuit this year. I forget what my resolution was last year...i think it was something dumb like to learn something new everyday. What drug was I on?

Today's the day I go in for the EEG. I only forgot that I'm only allowed 4 hours sleep before the test so I am feeling quite exhausted.

Ellie has requested we take grandma to the aquarium today. Of course I won't be able to make it cuz I just love marine life. I just can't believe Jae's willing to go on an excursion with my mom, without me, with both kids. What's gotten into this man?