So I got tired of the whole dark blog thing, it felt…. well dark and uninviting. And that’s not me I’m basically an open book. The theme may change soon I’m not actually set on using this one. I just couldn’t stand it being totally black, we’ll see what happens. I would dl the css and shit like that but to be honest it’s only a blog and I’m totally way too (emphasis on the oo’s) lazy to do that.
So what’s new with me. For starters I’m in Seattle, and I’d have to say I’m having a really great time. I love my work, and all the people I’m surrounded by. The one thing I wish I had a little more time for was working on my capstone but hopefully I get that going in a little bit just looking for some motivation. Feel like I’m at a standstill with it because I know what I want to do and I presented it to the faculty almost 2 months ago and to be honest its my capstone and I wanna do my thing. Presented my concept to frog as well and they all seem pretty touched. I’m happy that after all these years of being in remission I’m finally at a place in my life where I can try and help other families who have children with cancer. Was weird to present as well because to be honest I’ve never really been that emotional about what I went through as a kid, never really saw it as anything negative. I mean I got to play gradius for hours on end and my parents spoiled me and I thought scars were cool.
I think the difference in this presentation was that I was really trying to sell the story of why I wanted to do it, and instead the faculty really just wanted to see research. So for this presentation I dug up some pictures of me in the hospital with my dad and it’s honestly the first time I felt sad about it. To think what my parents had to go through, I don’t know if I could do the same for my child. I’m afraid I’d just break down. It’s hard to believe that they knew I might not live for long yet they kept a smile on their face whenever they were around me. Thats strength and love and I don’t think I’ve ever really appreciated it until I put those images on a projector.
I felt so emotionally detached from that period of time and practicing that presentation I got choked up. I love my parents and I appreciate everything they do for me. Even if we don’t agree on everything or we get into arguments, we’ll always be there for each other and I’ll never forget that. So yeah I definitely feel the need to put more time into my capstone, and I’m excited to as well.
Sorry to be so mopy so I’ll change on to better things. Bought myself an iphone, and I have to say it practically shits all over any other phone in the market right now. And if you think it doesn’t, well basically you’re wrong. I feel sorry for you. It’s definitely a game changer, and I feel like its my favorite purchase I’ve ever made. Having one now I feel like I was obliviously satisfied with a retarded cousin of a phone for so long. Hmm there’s probably an app for blogging and if there’s not there should be one, would really keep me more motivated to keep this thing updated instead of letting it rot and completely be forgotten about only to be updated once every three months. I mean how else am I going to keep my 3 or 4 recurring visitors happy. I know you’re out there…. not sure why but I know you are, and to my lovely fans I don’t know who you are but wordpress says they keep visiting I’ll try hard to keep updated this time. Well maybe not hard but I’ll try…. or I’ll remember to try …. or maybe I’ll update in another three months haha we’ll see.
Hmm some other news, Adream had a baby and it’s super cute! Totally excited for her and if you’d like to see pics I can forward the email to you. And Yanling is coming to Seattle! Apparently she comes alot for meetings so Paul and I are gonna go get dinner and chat with her. All and all things seem to be going good.
So keep coming back for the next exciting entry in the life of the one, the only, D.
Peace out playa’s (wait does playa’s get an apostrophe?) oh well its a blog and I don’t care haha.
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