My Tuesday Morning Saga...

Yesterday, Monday, I was home sick- I have a very congested head, a sore
throat, and have been coughing flem all night. It was good to stay
home, I slept (a lot) and got a lot of rest, Ben was amazing and
pampered me (he is so great). This morning, Tuesday, I woke up sick
again, but decided I could not miss another day of work so I grudgingly
got up and ready for work. I ate some hot oatmeal for breakfast, took
my medicine and left for the hour ride to work. The bus was a little
rocky but I was feeling okay- I got a seat and so I was able to just
hunker down and rest. The subway was crowded and hot- like always- as I
crammed onto the subway, with no seats to be found, I claimed a pole and
leaned in for the long jerky ride to work. It was at this time that the
knot growing in my stomach began to grow at an exceedingly increased
pace. I could feel myself turning green- I needed to sit but there was
no where to sit- I didn't want to sit on the floor, because who knows
what's covering that. As I grew more and more sick I began shifting
trying to find a more comfortable, less rocky and bumpy, area of the
subway. A man noticed my sickness and offered me his seat. Not more
then a minute after sitting down did I throw up all over the F Train to
Manhattan. You would be surprised at how fast the subway clears out and
how un-willing people are to help when you are covered in your own vomit
and humiliation in a crowded public place. I tried cleaning it up as
best I could with the few Kleenex I had in my purse, then I grabbed all
I could in my hands and rushed out of the subway at the next stop.
There were no bathrooms in the subway so (after calling Ben and crying
at my humiliation) I was forced to get onto the next train and continue
to work. I would like to say that after throwing up I felt much better
but...that would be a lie. Still sick and nauseous I continued the
three express stops, got off the subway and walked 10 blocks, and am now
at work try to catch up from yesterday, keep up with today and trying
not to throw up yet again. And to make this even worse, my boss thinks I
am pregnant (and everyone says he is 'never wrong' about such
things).... so my morning has been a little under the weather. But
hopefully it will pick up soon and I will have a great Tuesday!

Sunday BBQ

Sunday (October 14, 2007) was a long, but exciting, day. We went to church and it was so great, we were able to feel the spirit so strongly. (Brea is in the primary and they are preparing for the program- which is a little stressful but great). After church there was a baptism for a woman in our ward, Jui Ting Mo. Brea was asked to give the baptismal talk, she was very nervous but did a great job. After the baptism we made our way through the weave of busses to the Gomez home (of Austin St). Brea’s boss is Alex Gomez and his wife is Julia Gomez, who is Ben’s boss- so its an interesting connective web. The Gomez family were so great to have us all over (friends, family and co-workers) to their beautiful home for a Sunday Afternoon BBQ. The food was amazing and the company was even better. It was so nice to be able to be there, get to know so many people and eat the amazing food. The Gomez family is amazing and so hospitable to in invite us all over to their home. It was such a fun day!

Flushing Main St

On Friday (October 12, 2007) we were planning on going to China Town but didn’t make it to Manhattan- so we went to Flushing Main St instead. Flushing Main St is like a mini China Town, or should we say a mini Asia Town. It had a lot of shopping, food, people and well….not English!!

Studley Apple Festival

21 years ago Mr Jullian Studley was driving through the country side in Northern New York (New Paltz) when he spotted an old barn on gorgeous land and decided to buy it and all the land around it. Each year since then he has held a party at the barn for his family, friends and coworkers. This year Eastside Rehab (the physical therapist office that Brea works at) was invited to the ‘21st Annual Studley Apple Festival’ this year (October 13, 2007). We were picked up in Manhattan by a big (greyhound like) bus and driven up to northern New York. There was tons of GREAT food, fresh apple cider, entertainment, dancing, pumpkin painting, pony rides (just for kids- Brea asked), hay rides and TONS of fun! Brea’s colleges and their families were there- so it was fun to spend time with them and be with kids again. It was beautiful countryside and so much fun. When the party was over they invited us to take home any of the decorations- so we brought home a pumpkin, two bags of apples/pears and some cider. It was such a fun opportunity and a great experience.