Browse Month: May 2007

stupid foot

It’s been a week since my foot started hurting and it hasn’t gotten any better.  I didn’t think it would affect my spirits like this but I’m totally bummed out.  I guess running really is important to me.  I just thought it was something that kept me healthy but it seems to be something that also keeps me sane.  I considered going to the gym to do something less painful but I haven’t been able to get myself out there.   I even took the day off to see the doctor and to stay off my feet to see if either would help.  Of course the doctor didn’t give me much hope.  He basically said to buy new running shoes, rest, and take ibuprofen.  I guess the only good news is that it’s not broken.  I got x-rays done this morning.  So, Brother, I probably won’t be joining you this Sunday on the course.  *sigh*  Stupid foot.

summer school

After searching near and far for a Thai class, I gave up and decided to take Beginning Chinese. Yep, I’m going to summer school at Irvine Valley College to take Chinese 1A. It’s 6 weeks long and  starts the first week of July. I was about to sign up for the one that starts in May and then take 1B in July but there’s no way I can survive going to night school 2 nights/week AND surviving the end-of-the-school-year craziness. Jes and I were already hoping to take a trip to Beijing and Shanghai in the next year so I figured it might be good for me to at least understand the basics – even if it’s just asking where the bathroom is. Anyone interested in joining me?! It’s on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm.

I knew it!

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Jimmy and Eleen took a trip to the Bahamas last week and I had the sneaky suspicion that he might be proposing.  Today I spoke with the man himself and I was right!  I am happy to announce that our Jimmy and Eleen are engaged!  He proposed to her on a small pier and of course she said “Yes”.   Woohoo!  Congratulations!!