It's great when you find a doctor you can trust.
I recently went to an opthamologist. I really like her because she explained everything very clearly and it was easy to talk to her. We even talked about things not related to eyes (like family, and jokes). It made it a lot more relaxing.
I also found a dentist like that too. I first I went to her office, it was small and the walls are painted yellow, so I thought I'd better leave. But when she came in, she was smiling and very sweet. She paid a lot of attention to details. And it was cheaper than other dentists I've been to.
And both of them are Vietnamese! I'm going to find Vietnamese doctors from now on.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Friday, February 17, 2006
Thursday, February 16, 2006
We're moving!! I can't stand it anymore!!!
I gotta vent:
Our neighbors complained 4th time yesterday. We don't know which one because it's been anonymous every time.. they'd either call the city or they post a note on our door.
the first time was the drive way when we were extending it. Someone called the city because they thought we were extending it too far. The city came by to stop the construction until they figure out where the line was. And then it was approved, we were right.
2nd time they complained about our dog barking. Our dog(s) are indoors, inside all day long and i'm with them at home. The only time they bark is when the postman comes, or when someone rings the door bell. Now, how often can that be???
I also let them out the backyard once a day for no more than 30 mins. They'll bark if someone approaches the backyard or if another comes near. Now, which dog doesn't do that? When I walk my dog down the street, every house with a dog will start barking at us, may be all of them needs a complaint too???? My dog does absolutely no excessive barking!! the neighbor across the street has a freakin yappy dog that barks all afternoon! Go complain about them!
3rd time was about too many people in our house. Why? Have they been too nosy watching our house constantly?? Ok so we rent to two people, which is in the city's regulation. And these aren't just random 2, they're always UTD grad students! What is there to complain about? And yet they've gotta call the city instead of coming to us and ask about it. What the F*** is wrong with these people! Of course, people from the city came by and again! saying that there's no problem at all.
4th time was about dog barking again! What the F*** is wrong w/ their ears?? I've kept the dog indoors all the time now except bathroom time, out, pee, back, that's it! no barking! Even my roommates all say that they never hear our dog bark!! Talk about noise complaints! the neighbor in the back welds metal!! All afternoon you'd get this BZZZZZZ BZZZZZ BZZZZ, may be I should call the city on them! and every friday night across the street kids have soccer game, and the crowd cheers ain't loud enough???? what about the kids across the streets playing the front yard screaming?? Ok I can call the cops on them too for the noise!
We're moving outta this place... talk about snobby neighbors!! F*** them!
Our neighbors complained 4th time yesterday. We don't know which one because it's been anonymous every time.. they'd either call the city or they post a note on our door.
the first time was the drive way when we were extending it. Someone called the city because they thought we were extending it too far. The city came by to stop the construction until they figure out where the line was. And then it was approved, we were right.
2nd time they complained about our dog barking. Our dog(s) are indoors, inside all day long and i'm with them at home. The only time they bark is when the postman comes, or when someone rings the door bell. Now, how often can that be???
I also let them out the backyard once a day for no more than 30 mins. They'll bark if someone approaches the backyard or if another comes near. Now, which dog doesn't do that? When I walk my dog down the street, every house with a dog will start barking at us, may be all of them needs a complaint too???? My dog does absolutely no excessive barking!! the neighbor across the street has a freakin yappy dog that barks all afternoon! Go complain about them!
3rd time was about too many people in our house. Why? Have they been too nosy watching our house constantly?? Ok so we rent to two people, which is in the city's regulation. And these aren't just random 2, they're always UTD grad students! What is there to complain about? And yet they've gotta call the city instead of coming to us and ask about it. What the F*** is wrong with these people! Of course, people from the city came by and again! saying that there's no problem at all.
4th time was about dog barking again! What the F*** is wrong w/ their ears?? I've kept the dog indoors all the time now except bathroom time, out, pee, back, that's it! no barking! Even my roommates all say that they never hear our dog bark!! Talk about noise complaints! the neighbor in the back welds metal!! All afternoon you'd get this BZZZZZZ BZZZZZ BZZZZ, may be I should call the city on them! and every friday night across the street kids have soccer game, and the crowd cheers ain't loud enough???? what about the kids across the streets playing the front yard screaming?? Ok I can call the cops on them too for the noise!
We're moving outta this place... talk about snobby neighbors!! F*** them!
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Braums Rocks!
The Braums across the street from our house sells groceries! Although they don't have a huge selection (only Braum's Brand) it's nevertheless very convenient. I mean "convenient" store right? Which means I shouldn't have to drive very far to one! So when I run out of milk or eggs or bread, I can get them there.
Oh and they're cheaper than Tom Thumb or Albertsons, and I don't have to walk around the whole store just to get 2 things. Small mom/pop stores are very nice.
Thanks Braums!
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
What we pay...
Have you ever said "no" to a doctor/dentist/vet/optometrist who does an examination on you or prescribes something to you? Like they'll said "oh this is good for you" or "you really need this" or sometimes they just simply do it and charge you for it.
I find it especially true at a vet. Every single time I go, it's at least $200 after all the examinations only to find out there's nothing wrong with my dog. So the vet just made $200 off a healthy dog. Or they prescribe something that the dog doesn't need.
Allen's mom does it the same way. After the acupuncture session, she'll take out all these herbs for the patient and charge them $100 without explaining which ones are really necessary (and let the patient choose?). I guess in her view, all the herbs are necessary to keep a healthy body. But as a consumer, do I really want to spend $100 on these herbs when I don't need them? The funny thing is that none of her patients ever say "no I don't want it" although one patient did ask if she needed all that. She ended up with 2 bottles instead of 5. I think it's because we feel like the doctors know what they're doing, so we never question anything the doctor says and just take our our wallet and blindly pay for everything.
I find it true with mechanics too. Because we're so ignorant with our cars that if a mechanic says that something's wrong and we need to fix it, we will, despite that watever it is can still last another few years or so.
I'm going to be more skeptical from now on when someone makes me pay for something. Definitly think twice to see whether you need it, or else you'd be paying big bucks for something you don't really need. Learn to say "no."
I find it especially true at a vet. Every single time I go, it's at least $200 after all the examinations only to find out there's nothing wrong with my dog. So the vet just made $200 off a healthy dog. Or they prescribe something that the dog doesn't need.
Allen's mom does it the same way. After the acupuncture session, she'll take out all these herbs for the patient and charge them $100 without explaining which ones are really necessary (and let the patient choose?). I guess in her view, all the herbs are necessary to keep a healthy body. But as a consumer, do I really want to spend $100 on these herbs when I don't need them? The funny thing is that none of her patients ever say "no I don't want it" although one patient did ask if she needed all that. She ended up with 2 bottles instead of 5. I think it's because we feel like the doctors know what they're doing, so we never question anything the doctor says and just take our our wallet and blindly pay for everything.
I find it true with mechanics too. Because we're so ignorant with our cars that if a mechanic says that something's wrong and we need to fix it, we will, despite that watever it is can still last another few years or so.
I'm going to be more skeptical from now on when someone makes me pay for something. Definitly think twice to see whether you need it, or else you'd be paying big bucks for something you don't really need. Learn to say "no."
Monday, February 06, 2006
GAH! Life is so boring atm
repetition of stuff to do is so boring.. although I do have a variety of stuff that I repeat: work school game sleep work school game sleep
my new GC can't seem to satisfy my need for entertainment... yea it's good and all but I need something exciting... I've been trying to get back to raising baby fish again, but i need to find breeding parents first
other than that.. just looking for a stable job.
lately I've felt pressure to have a kid. got a couple of students who just got pregnant, and saw something on TV w/ babies. Man they're just everywhere...
may be when we are more financially stable, we'll have one. But then that'll be the end of my gaming *_* AH! I think I just need 1 for a month, to see what it's like to have a baby around...
my new GC can't seem to satisfy my need for entertainment... yea it's good and all but I need something exciting... I've been trying to get back to raising baby fish again, but i need to find breeding parents first
other than that.. just looking for a stable job.
lately I've felt pressure to have a kid. got a couple of students who just got pregnant, and saw something on TV w/ babies. Man they're just everywhere...
may be when we are more financially stable, we'll have one. But then that'll be the end of my gaming *_* AH! I think I just need 1 for a month, to see what it's like to have a baby around...
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