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Online Journal / Re: Life's Milestones

« on: January 12, 2017, 05:17:56 PM »

Feeling Puzzled

So today during my lunch hour, I was catching up on a chinese Drama, The General and I
https://www.dramafever.com/drama/4986/12/general-and-i-/

I find myself a little drawn to the character - When he said, "hurry so I don't find myself waiting" and grabbed to kiss her one last time -  My heart melt a little like I was on a tiny/little adrenaline high (but in this case, for the heart.)  Like my heart felt a little warm and fuzzy...a little drunk like it had a little too much too drink..

And later, I wonder..is this the reason why I'm drawn to love Drama and if yes, why do I do that?  I know it was just a fantasy- make believe world.  I've known that all along...

Could I be in love with the idea of love? Or am I just being human? 

In life, I noticed the smallest thing about couples - and when a man drapes his arm over his lady's shoulder - it brings a smile to my lips..
When he holds the door for her - it made me think
When he holds her hands in public - it made me paused..

Why do I think like that?  Am I a hopeless romantic? I don't think so - I thought I'm reasonable to not be fool with things like that ahhahaa..

I still haven't found the answer.  I think love has been polluted by enterprise (corporation) which are very good at digging into our deepest desires and dangles them in front of our face in these so called "dramas (or whatever weakness  it is for you)" and make our heart flutters a little bit... so we come again and again...but at the end of day - we leave empty handed except with the foolish fantasy fed to us hahahaha...

Yet..I'm going to continue watching that darn Dramas........ ....*roll eyes*******

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Online Journal / Re: Life's Milestones

« on: January 09, 2017, 12:24:28 PM »

Moderation is Key

This may sound harsh but the hmong community is having an alcohol consumption epidemic.  It’s an epidemic – like a disease – brought on by peer/social pressure.  I’m not saying don’t drink –we’re all adult but moderation is key.  Too much of anything is no good and that includes excessive drinking.  I hope it’s just a phase and we don't become a community of alcoholic. 

Maybe I'm not a drinker and I don't really understand the hype of drinking.  If I don't want to drink, I don't have to make up an excuse - just tell the truth:  "I'm sorry, I don't drink but thank you."  Yes, sometimes you seem like the "abnormal" one but at the end of the day, what does social drinking really accomplished other than an excruciating headaches, swollen eyes, looking like an incoherent fool, etc..

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Online Journal / Re: Dear Morning Fog

« on: January 09, 2017, 09:37:40 AM »

Morning Fog will be pleased.

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Online Journal / Re: Dear Morning Fog

« on: January 05, 2017, 08:45:08 AM »

Did you find Steaming Bell for Morning Fog?  I think Steaming Bell may have passed by here sometimes a ago   Sorry, didn't know you were looking.  I'd keep my eyes open from now on and will inform you if clues of his whereabouts appear   Good luck!

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Poetic Souls / Re: Love in Autumn

« on: January 04, 2017, 02:12:06 PM »

cwjmemdub:  The saying "the deepest pain inspires great writing" must be true because your poetry are awesome   They reflect the  human agony & pain of a loss love that only a person who has gone through can understand and put into words so beautifully.

I'm sure people  have told you this a thousand time and more but let me say it again, Yes a loss of any kind is painful, including the loss of love whether through separation, un-requisite love, etc.. but it's important to move on so you can live.  If you don't find the will within you to break free, how would you live?  Good luck!  It's 2017 I wish you the best.

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Online Journal / Re: Life's Milestones

« on: January 04, 2017, 08:58:37 AM »

Flip Phone

I confess, I still  have one of those flip phones.  It has one of those tiny little camera ahhhaah.. and texting..click click "a", click click "b", click click click "e" so forth hahaahahhaha.. .but it's functional and that's what matters most to me. 

Even my youngest daughter has a better phone than I (one of those Iphone) because she begged her father for one and he gave in to her but not me.  I still think young girls/people don't need such fancy phone, for what? Do they really need to skype? Twitter? Go on the internet? Get into their facebook? Instagram? I'd rather see them pick up a book, go outside (if the weather is nice), get a job, volunteer, etc...

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Online Journal / Re: Life's Milestones

« on: January 03, 2017, 03:02:20 PM »

A Life Envision

I'd like to do more traveling in my later years and dedicate more of my time and energy in giving back, serving others, etc..  If I'm not traveling or volunteering, I'll be happy coup up at home with a cup of coffee or tea, taking a stroll-enjoying the beauty of nature, working my garden, simple things , etc.. .  I'd stay away from partying, drinking, oh... the drinking... Now I can tolerate but I don't think I have the patience later on. 

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Online Journal / Re: Life's Milestones

« on: January 02, 2017, 09:06:40 AM »

A Walk with Betsy

Betsy is my dog and I’ve gotten her since she was a puppy.  Now she’s 28 years old in dog years.  2017 started beautifully:  A bright sunny day, a perfect day for strolling in my favorite place –by the lake.  As soon as we got there, we walked to the pier.  Love the crisp air washing over my face, seagulls flying overhead, on one side are rolling waves, on the other clear frozen water you can see down to the rocks.  I peeked to see if I chance upon any fish swimming but they must have gone to deeper water where it’s warmer.  Betsy and I stopped by a cement railing, my eyes closed, and my ears tune into the sound of the rolling waves-washing back and forth.  The ocean waves are the best but this will do for now.  Betsy and I were not the only ones taking advantage of the beautiful weather:  A small group of Chinese men on bicycle passing by, an elderly couple strolling side by side, two men having a lively conversation walked passed, a couple taking pictures, and further down the pier, a solitary man glanced out into the blue water to the endless horizon beyond.

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General Relationship / Re: I'm looking for a female with QUALITY WIFEY MATERIAL

« on: January 01, 2017, 12:15:39 PM »

Starts with you - define and find her.

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General Relationship / Re: Breaking up hurt

« on: January 01, 2017, 11:59:28 AM »

Of course breaking up hurt because real emotions are involved unless of course you never had them to begin with than it doesn't matter.  Your girlfriend's heart may be broken but what happened between the two of you is a blessing in disguise.  Sure there are plenty of girls but the ones who truly loves you is rare, keep that in mind.  if you know you don't love her, you would do her (and yourself) a big favor by leaving.  Don't waste anymore of her time, tears, etc..  She's hurting now but one day she'll thank you for today.

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Online Journal / Re: Life's Milestones

« on: December 29, 2016, 10:54:04 AM »

A MN Visit

MN holds fond memories for me and loved ones are here.  Being in this place is sort of bittersweet.  I cherished each place I visit and people I'm with because it'll be awhile before I'm here once more.  Today is pretty cold, cloudy, and light snow.  Planing to have breakfast with my sweet girl and then off I go.

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Online Journal / Re: Life's Milestones

« on: December 27, 2016, 08:37:49 AM »

A Family Dinner

When my children were young, it wasn't that hard to have family dinner.  Their schedules were predictable.  As they grew, my oldest son flew the bird nest to his own, my oldest girl left home for schooling, and the others had school and work, activities, or just "not hungry."

On Christmas Day and the day after, we spent time cooking and baking: cookies, bread, brownies, shrimp, crawl fish, fish tom yum, turkey, mash potatoes, papaya, and other family favorites.  Afterward, we gather round to play board/card games- Smashed Up, Monopoly, 5 Seconds Rule, Fibber, Evolution, etc..

Today I'll be on the road taking my girl back to college and visiting my parents.

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Online Journal / Re: Life's Milestones

« on: December 24, 2016, 11:20:20 AM »

Christmas

Christmas is one of my favorite holidays.  No matter where I am in the world, the beacon of Christmas would bring me to where I need to be, with the people that matters most in my life.  That's how it is with me.  On Christmas I'm found, always.

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Online Journal / Life's Milestones

« on: December 23, 2016, 03:26:06 PM »

I'm starting a new journal entry and I was going to title "A New Beginning:  A New Chapter" but I think Life's Milestone is probably more appropriate.  I'm not starting anything new and yet it feels like I am entering a new chapter in my life. 

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Online Journal / Re: Going real life into another person's dream

« on: March 28, 2016, 08:21:08 AM »

That was REAL nice of you to make  his dream come true.  I think it's important to help people when they need help, especially if you know you can provide the assistance.