It's been one year. Towards the anniversary of gma's death. Everyone been dreaming about her. It's kinda scary. I was in Boston when I had a dream about her. I woke up in tears. I hurriedly texted Thao-Vi that morning. Since she's the person I knew would appreciate it most and doesn't mind me waking her up early for. I think in life, no matter where I go or what I do, even in Boston, my gma will always be with me. I feel like she's praying and looking over me.
Today, after I my mom got home from work, I drove both my parents out there to drop off the flowers. I think over the weekend everyone's been visiting her since it's the holiday. There's so many flowers. But Monday, 11/29/10 is her one year anniversary. I wanted to go to church today too, but haven't slept much all day since getting off from work. So I fell asleep until now and missed mass. My parents went though. And at least I went to the cemetery to visit her earlier. I told my dad they spelled stuff wrong. He said the heart is messed up too so they are going to do it all over. I also went to change my oil at 5 minute oil change when I was in Chalmette. My mom and dad had to be with me too since I drove them to the cemetery. And we also stopped by Gulf Coast claims to check on the BP claim status we did three weeks ago.
It was quite a busy Monday for me. I went to walmart right after work to get Head and Shoulders, Neutrogena facial cleansing cloths and Clean & Clear blotting paper. I went to Vinh's right after and took a little nap. We talked mostly. I really miss him. Even though we see each other alot, we don't get to be alone often. I was stinky and dirty from work and couldn't stand smelling like the hospital in bed with him. So I left early from his place. I went to pump gas. My tire pressure warning light recently been going on and off this weekend but I was too busy and tired to really pay attention. So I went to see if there was a flat or whatever. I looked at my tires and saw the tread marks are disappearing. I figured since I just fixed my front and rear bumper, I should just do everything my car needs. So I went to change the tires at Sam's. I ate a Sam's hot dog as I waited. Then played on my phone while sitting in the recliner chairs watching Alvin and Chipmunks on the TV. Haha! $550 bucks gone! =( for four 60,000 miles tire. I wanted to go to change my oil too. But really needed to go home and shower. SO I did that. There's one more thing I'm looking for my car. Brake Pads. My dad said he'll switch it out for me when I buy it. I'm looking online.
It's been a very Busy month too. There's so much I want to write.. IDK where to start. That's usually the case since I want to write about everything but don't blog often in between life happenings huh?! It's too much and I'm lazy, and I been repeating Boston trip to everyone when I got back. So let's just do highlights/random comments.
Got packed! I had to narrow down what I really needed to bring to fit into one carry on suitcase. That was a tough one. It was my first time packing for a trip like this. Now I know. =) I'm ready for airport security.
Boston is so Beautiful. Even when it rained alot.
We struck a little luck when we went shopping. =) I'm happy.
Plus the No Tax, yup! NO TAX on Clothes!
It was a pleasure meeting his family.
We eat alot. I love spending time with his family over meals. It's feel very "family"
We all sit in the living room together at night and pray together. wow!
-I can imagine having my children do that when I have my own family.-
We even partied together -minus the elders. Got drunk and really messed up with them.
Not sure if it was wise to do that with my first impression... =/ but I think it's safe with just his cousins -who all happen to be around my age too.
We ate Hot Pot. Had a house party. Anh Minh's house is a party house.
He made his walls sound proof when he built it and played the music really loud.
He also owns a deli shop meat slicer to cut the steak really thin for hot pot. Felt like I was eating kobe beef that I tried at Horinoya. The taste and experience was awesome.
Ate the best banh xeo ever! I was a satisfied guest of honor. Lobster and Steak in one meal? yes it can happen.
And the best Dim Sum I ever tried! Even the chicken feet was good!
His aunt is a mean cooking machine. She has six adult kids, a husband, a grandchild, and son-in-law to feed. Plus me and Vinh that weekend. We ate wonton noodles, Korean inspired dinner one night, Hu tieu one morning, Banh xeo, and com thit nuong thingie, I forgot the special word for it.
I found out Coffee Cake and hot tea is the greatest yet simple combination to have. Wish I knew sooner.
First time for everything: Going on an Airplane. Riding the Subway. Walking through a Chinatown. Visiting Harvard. (I want to watch that Korean Drama again)
I got a Gucci wallet to match my purse.
Went crazy shopping. I bought over $300 worth of clothes at H&M.
I got me a pair of UGGS! I'm so grateful for them when walking around downtown in the cold rain. =)
Went to four different malls and was told there were other malls I didn't even go to yet. I was amazed at the high-end brands. I felt unfashionable there.
Tried some awesome authentic Chinese food. -OMG! I felt like I was judging for Iron Chef. haha! (New Golden Gate)
Penang (Malaysian Cusine) Minado's (Sushi Buffet)
It was too short of a trip. I will go back there one day again if I can bear through the airplane ride. Did I mention I have motion sickness? I had to take medicine to make it home.
