Our Love Story Begins Today

Today wasn’t too wild, but it was busy and different than we’re used to. Maybe it can be a new regular thing. Lots of changes going on, but we just need to adjust to it.  Change is inevitable, but we need to go with the flow. We can’t always expect to fight against change. Sometimes change is good too.

Today we had tacos 🌮. Hope you enjoyed it. It’s not that cheap even at $2. It was $18. That’s one meal at pho. So I guess that’s comparable. There’s this corner in downtown where I feel like every business that occupied the space failed. Today I tried this Greek place. I think it’s gonna fail…

We bought scratchers and lottery when Vinh ate really well and you thought it was a miracle. The draw games we didn’t win, but I never scratched all the scratchers. This was the last one. I saved it for a rainy day and even though it wasn’t a loser, it wasn’t enough to solve our problems today. $15 instead of $1,000,000. Maybe we’ll win the Powerball tonight and I can be a full time stay at home father while you work. 🙏 

Today you snapped at me when I commented on how you didn’t test for Covid yet. And you got defensive when I asked how you would feel if other people knowingly exposed others. That’s the difference between me and other people in your life. I tell you the truth when it’s necessary. Even if it’s uncomfortable or you don’t want to hear it. And that’s the issue we have. Sometimes you don’t want to admit the TRUTH or hear it. I haven’t said this in a while, but I’ll say it now. Ignoring things do not make them go away. If you have Covid, you’re still gonna have Covid if you don’t test. Except if you test you can confirm and protect yourself and others. The issue is you do things you want to do and not the things you need to do. Imagine if you had the same motivation or enthusiasm you had about testing for pregnancy. It’s just very disappointing. I really hope the next child is cuter or God help us all. 🙏 

Yeah, we really had pho today and it was nice. I believe you just got home with Vinh. The day went very well I think. We got a lot done. We had a good time. I hope you get some good rest so we can have a good day tomorrow. I need to get some work done so I hope I have time for that. I have so much ironing to do too…

Another day. Another case of the Carolyn. Just a constant reminder that you can’t control other people. We can only control how we react and possible interact with people.  We all complained that she always schedules meetings and doesn’t show up. I’m sure she’ll be at this one since her boss is there and it’s about her handing off work 🤦‍♂️. TLG!!!

Don’t stress. If it involves Team Boba and money, I promise it will okay. Whatever you’ve been doing has worked out thus far. I’ll help carry the load. But I can’t help if this is the load… We are fairly responsible people who live within our means. And we’re fortunately compensated. Team Boba will be okay. 👍 

So tired too. But there’s always things to do. I’m actually taking a break to blog now, but I have laundry going and I just want to veg. I don’t recall being so lethargic for so long before. Luckily it doesn’t happen at work. I appreciate your concern about money, but I don’t want you to stress too much. Keep doing what we’re doing. We’re not spending more, but we’ll keep making more so we’ll be okay. 👍 

Man, it’s been so busy. I’ve been at work everyday this week so far and when I’m home, I haven’t had anytime to work. Hopefully with no plans this weekend, we will be able to catch up and recharge. We can’t run on fumes because our lives deserve our best effort. Peter is gone on vacation so I’ll get a break from new work at work hopefully 😂.

I’m sorry that you didn’t have a dentist appointment. It sucked for you and it impacts the people you care about. And it wasn’t your fault. However, you can learn from it. And sometimes that’s how life is. I think it’s a little extreme to change dentist, but that’s really your call. Whatever helps you find peace. Just try not to allow the same result to happen. Not your fault, but there are ways to prevent it. ATEN!!!

I think sometimes you get excited or emotional and you only see part of the picture and the whole picture. I don’t want you to over analyze things, but it is a little frustrating when you are short sighted about things and don’t see the bigger picture. Kids buying stocks. The other thing I find frustrating is when you complain about things you do as well. So when you make comments about not wanting me to pay for the a train tuition (which I didn’t plan to do), but I don’t comment when you help your family. The A Train tuition comment was recent and I didn’t say anything or care if you want to help your sister or parents. I think it boils down to you truly letting some negativity and resentment go… 🙏 

Man I’m tired. I hope I can nap with Vinh later 😆. Sorry he didn’t sleep early, but hopefully he slept long enough and has a good morning. Alex didn’t reply to me, maybe I used the wrong number. Golf is okay, so far, but golfing is always better than not golfing. 🏌️‍♂️ thanks again for watching Boba alone. I’ll see you guys after the gym. TTQD!!!

That’s what I realized the letters on the Father’s Day hat. I should really think of a cool shirt for that or logo. Thanks again for taking care of Vinh so that I can have some time to do things I enjoy. Hopefully you enjoy your time with Vinh too. I really was hoping to go to gym with him. Maybe next time. ATEN!!

Is this better because it’s tofu and not fake meat? You eat tofu right? I think the fake meat is better, but this is the sold out item at Trader Joe’s. Lorraine found it in Citrus Heights and she bought a bunch lol. Peter was just saying today that he bought a bunch from Wee when it’s on sale. I should go take some from him. I never buy enough to get free shipping. I just saw him coming from my parents, but he didn’t see me. WWW

The best part about having things to do? Crossing completed things off the list. Almost as good as not having things to do. Hopefully it arrives to Boo without a hitch. First time mailing stuff with dry ice. The banh tet made it without any ice from a refrigerated state over 5 days…anyhow I’ll see Team Matcha Boba when they wake up. 👋 

That’s my love language. I like to do things for people. Not for everyone and not all the time, but when and if I can, I try. The world would be much better if everyone tried a little more. I also like checking things off my list. Lots will get crossed my list tomorrow hopefully. 🤞 what’s your love language?

Today is the first pay period with the new raise and the bonus. Money is nice to have. Makes life a lot easier. I wish it wasn’t the case, but it really is. I saw this meme today and it got me thinking. It is kinda ironic. Why doesn’t the church pray for money? Anyhow. I’m gonna see if I can fix the sink tomorrow morning. Wish me luck. I’m tired and need to get some sleep tonight. I have to speak at a public meeting with politicians and public and news tomorrow. 🙏 

I’ve always believed that women are emotional and men are logical. But you can’t say that out loud because it can be seen as offensive. There is a time and place for emotions, but there’s also some times that there’s no place for them. I hope that you get better at keeping your emotions in check. You listen to all these videos about God and religion, but you constantly make petty comments like you’re worried that I’m gonna pay for the A Trains college. You need to worry less about me putting others ahead of our family, and more about you putting others ahead of our family. Stop being petty and have more faith in me. It’s getting really old and annoying. 

I found your underwear on the garage floor. I guess it fell out of my arms. Will get washed next time. Today I was thinking that we’re financially blessed. We got to go to a museum as members. We ate Korean bbq for lunch. We got baked catfish and spring rolls for dinner. That’s definitely not something we could have imagined or done as kids. It’s good that we don’t do this all the time, but it’s nice to know we can. TLT!!!

I was thinking about that as I was driving today. I think a lot of times it takes me to get super annoyed or angry before you take the issue seriously. And when I do get annoyed, you get scared and that’s the result I want. I don’t think my request are much, but if they are we should talk about that. I also think I do what you want of me so I’m just asking for common courtesy. Anyhow, we didn’t fight or argue today, which is nice, but I was thinking about it.

Why does it seem like you want problems? Life has enough problems as it is. It doesn’t need us to create any more problems. Wives are supposed to be the peace in their husbands’ lives. Husbands are supposed to take care and support their wives. This is what I let things go and why you need to as well. It’s too much work to hold on. Am I not supporting and taking care of you? If not, what else do you need me to do? My life is stressful enough. I really don’t want our home life to be stressful. If I’m not asking for too much, why does is it so difficult? Sigh.

Someone got a free pack of butter today at Sam’s Club. It reminds me of the soy sauce I saw in a shopping cart in the parking lot of Pacific Island Market. I did not take it, but someone took the butter (and fast). I’m a little disappointed by myself and the person who took the butter. I’m pleasantly surprised that Sam’s club hooked me up. Someday you can ask Sarah to spread some peanut butter for you. She’s really good at it.

I don’t put work over Vinh, but work is essential to my ability to support myself and those who are important to me. I just put some oil on Vinh’s forehead 🙏. I wish I had no work to do, but unfortunately, there’s a lot going on and we had vacation, fishing, Fourth of July. Haven’t had time on weekends cause we’ve been busy as well. Just wanted to remind you that my working outside normal hours is offset by the flexibility work allows me. #911

Not sure how my recent purchases will pan out in the long run, but the past performance has already made up for it. I’m okay selling them now, but it’s probably gonna be some work. I’m also okay getting my original investment back as I never expected to make any money on it. If only we could go back in time with the knowledge we have today. Although it takes money to make money and I didn’t have any money in the past. #notapharmacist

Sometimes you have to let things you like go. They’ve served their purpose or it no longer sparks joy. I enjoyed these pants, but I have to let it go. Sometimes things become more work than their worth so you have to make those hard decisions. It’s not worth it to spend time and energy on it. Wisdom is what should pray for so we know when. TLG!!!

What are the chances that when I tried to throw this lid from downstairs to upstairs that it could go through the gap between the rods? I was trying to throw it over the top. What are the odds that with both our kids they were conceived with so little effort? If only I could get the same results with the lottery is what Lorraine said. She also said you might want to buy a more expensive test to make sure in case this test is old or expired. #stjoseph

Definitely glad it’s not the weekend yet. Still need to recharge my battery. Hopefully, we’ll get to do something nice this weekend and all get recharged for next week. This coffee wasn’t bad, but I think I like Vinhouse better. Maybe I will try their ube one next time. Definitely not their milk tea 🧋. Www…

Bonds between people are important. This was our work excuse to bond. I think we got some bonds, but I would have been okay not fishing and I feel bad the company spent so much on this (more than the fish cost). Would have been more cost effective to buy fish from store 😂. And I don’t really enjoy this so it’s not like Habitat for Humanity home building. We’re headed home now and I didn’t drown so that’s good. Thanks for your help on this. ATEN!!!

To everyone leaving. Porrines leaving tonight. Neilsons leaving tomorrow. Nun leaving Thursday. Gonna be back to the core group by the weekend. WWW. Hope you had fun tonight. I know you had fat tonight. I’m gonna try and sleep early tonight too. Man I am gonna be real tired for MJ. #fwp

Thanks for hanging out with my family. I know it’s a lot of stimulation, but it’s good for Vinh to see his family, especially the ones that are only here visiting for a short period of time. It’s nice to have to only worry about your own son. Definitely a lot easier than worrying about a bunch of other peoples’ kids. TLG!!