About Me
- DD
- I was born & raised in Vancouver, BC but now live in suburban Kirkland, WA. I love adventure although I seem to be more cautious since having kids. Scuba diving, sky diving, two safaris in Africa, backpacking Europe, soul-searching in Israel, and the list goes on, have all been in my distant past. Now, my life is about family and raising my kids to love God, love people and serve the world. I have got one talented husband, one angel child, one spirited child, and a large, supportive extended family. Life is good.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Been there, done that!
I reminded Jaclyn that we weren't going to have a b.day party for her (I'm actually throwing her a surprise b.day party) but that we would save the money and go on a trip. She told me that she wanted both a party and a trip. "No, just a trip this year", I said. She replied, "But what are we going to do on the trip? I have been to Vancouver, Whistler, Disneyland...There is nothing left for me to do. I have done everything."
Later on in the week, she asks me again for a b.day party especially having attended many of her friends' parties (March is a crazy b.day month). "No, not this year", I said. "Well, then, can I have a party for my 8th b.day?"
Oh, is she ever going to be surprised to see her friends at the bowling alley on Wednesday!
Later on in the week, she asks me again for a b.day party especially having attended many of her friends' parties (March is a crazy b.day month). "No, not this year", I said. "Well, then, can I have a party for my 8th b.day?"
Oh, is she ever going to be surprised to see her friends at the bowling alley on Wednesday!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
That's It!
Since last fall, sometime in November, our electrical outlets on one side of our wall have not worked which included the refrigerator. So for the last 4 months or so, we have been using our spare fridge in the garage. At first, it wasn't that bad. But slowly, it started to drive me crazy walking in and out of the garage to get whatever out of the fridge. So I finally got around to calling an electrician. He came on Monday and checked the outlets. He pushed a reset button (called a GFI?) on one of the outlets, and then voila, the fridge came on. I said, "That's it?" And he said, "That's it!". And that was a $75 visit!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
taught well
You know you've taught your children well when you hear your older child say to the younger child, "Go get it yourself. Mommy is not your slave!"
Monday, February 28, 2011
Dad Turned 80
My dad turned 80 on Saturday, February 19th. We had a big family dinner for him at Dai Tung. 63 in attendance including Sam & Peter Kwauk from NYC, Greg & Elly Kwong & kids from Calgary, Auntie Mary from Calgary, and Cliff Tong from Los Altos CA. It was a great dinner and a great way to honour my dad. I read a funny joke by Brad Kwong. And Cliff spoke on behalf of Uncle Bill (who had to leave early). Dad seemed so happy and engaged in the moment.
The next morning, I asked him, "Dad, did you have fun last night?"
He replied, "YES!!!...What did I do?!!"
"We had your birthday dinner."
"OH??? Where did I go?"
Not sure if he was just playing with me or if he really didn't remember. But regardless of whether he remembered or not, he had a wonderful time that evening. And that's what life is all about...enjoying the moments, moment by moment.
The next morning, I asked him, "Dad, did you have fun last night?"
He replied, "YES!!!...What did I do?!!"
"We had your birthday dinner."
"OH??? Where did I go?"
Not sure if he was just playing with me or if he really didn't remember. But regardless of whether he remembered or not, he had a wonderful time that evening. And that's what life is all about...enjoying the moments, moment by moment.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
My friend, Vicki...
My friend, Vicki Hung, committed suicide on Friday, February 18th. We had exchanged over 15 emails just days prior to her taking her life. Her emails were desperate. She was in such turmoil. She talked about the end of life (I won't go into details...too painful). I feel sadness, anger, disbelief, and confusion. I wonder where it went wrong and what I could have done to stop her. I repeatedly use "why" and "if" in sentences in regards to her state of mind and actions. How terrible was the torment in her mind that eventually took over her state of being! Why would she see that there was no hope? Why would she think she was such a disappointment? How could she leave behind her 2 year old?
She had written that she probably never loved herself and that people rarely told her that they loved her. But she knew I had always cared about her and wanted to know the truth of her, even if it was ugly.
She had written that she probably never loved herself and that people rarely told her that they loved her. But she knew I had always cared about her and wanted to know the truth of her, even if it was ugly.
I loved and lost a great friend (who didn't think she was great or loved). She suffered from severe depression and the truth is I cannot understand her diseased mind or thoughts. She had a history of depression. No one could have stopped her; she had already chosen that path. She brought into this world a beautiful daughter only to leave her. That is tragic to me.
Although we had lost touch over the years, we bumped into each other at Oakridge Shopping Mall at Christmas time. We had an Orange Julius, and shared life. Then we reconnected on Facebook. She was always able to share hard things with me, and she continued to do so until the end. I am glad that we were able to tell each other "I love you". In that, I take comfort. (But it's still so incredibly painful.)
Dear Vicki,
I miss you. I wish you here. I wish we had another day together. I would tell you over and over again that you are loved so much, and that you are beautiful inside and out. I would tell you until you believed it. I would tell you that you are forgiven of whatever regret, shame and guilt that was burdening you. I wish I could have done more for you. But I understand that you needed to go, that you wanted freedom and peace. I hope you knew that you were a good enough friend to me. Thank you for sharing your life with me. I love you! Dee Dee
Although we had lost touch over the years, we bumped into each other at Oakridge Shopping Mall at Christmas time. We had an Orange Julius, and shared life. Then we reconnected on Facebook. She was always able to share hard things with me, and she continued to do so until the end. I am glad that we were able to tell each other "I love you". In that, I take comfort. (But it's still so incredibly painful.)
Dear Vicki,
I miss you. I wish you here. I wish we had another day together. I would tell you over and over again that you are loved so much, and that you are beautiful inside and out. I would tell you until you believed it. I would tell you that you are forgiven of whatever regret, shame and guilt that was burdening you. I wish I could have done more for you. But I understand that you needed to go, that you wanted freedom and peace. I hope you knew that you were a good enough friend to me. Thank you for sharing your life with me. I love you! Dee Dee
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
P!nk - Raise Your Glass
My new fave song. Some parts in the video can be crude...but the song is catchy!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Rock the Runway
Today was the Cookie Lee Spring/Summer 2011 Regional Launch in Bellevue. We got to see all the new bling and had training from fabulous trainers. A highlight for me was that I got to ROCK THE RUNWAY for doing Career Sales of $25,000. What a feeling that was! (Here is a picture of me - it's a retake as I didn't have my camera when I actually did it.)
(If anyone actually reads my blog, and is interested in knowing more about my business or buying some bling, go to my website at www.cookielee.biz/deannawoo.)
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Jaclyn's Pressed Handstand
at The Little Gym today. Jaclyn is really coming along in her gymnastics. She is the first person in her class to be able to do pressed handstands and pullovers without assistance. Way to go, Jaclyn!
All About Madison
This week is "All About Madison" at Overlake Christian Preschool. She told the class how old she is (4 1/2), what her favourite colour is (purple), her favourite animal (lion), her favourite food (spaghetti), her favourite place (Disneyland) and what she wants to be when she grows up (Princess Jasmine). Her teacher also read her new favourite book that she got for Christmas called "Look at Me" by Robert Munsch. The main character in that book is named Madison!
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