Showing posts with label apocalypse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label apocalypse. Show all posts
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
It's Coming
It's getting dark outside. I'm oddly excited and nervous about what may happen. I hope it at least storms because I've made such a big deal out it. We moved all the patio furniture and shoved the BBQ against the stone wall. I made a pot of rice and a pot of korean tea. Am I crazy? Maybe. Better safe than sorry, right?
Friday, August 26, 2011
Absence
Hi friends! Sorry for my absence. My mom is in town (yay!!) so I've been occupied with keeping her entertained and getting shit done around the house while she keeps Olivia entertained!
What a week already! The earthquake. Where were you? I was rearranging my dishes. I first thought it was rocky running around upstairs. Realized it was an earthquake, grabbed my mom and Olivia and stood in a doorframe, which I learned from Saved by the Bell. I was quite traumatized afterwards. My imagination went rampant with what-ifs.
Then I caused a slight flood in the house. Remember that post of how I discovered I had to clean the filter of my laundry machine? Well I did that a Few days ago and left the cap off because it stunk and I was going to air it out. Well the dumb ass that I am forgot to put it back on, and put in another load of laundry! Walked away for 5 minutes before remembering and from hearing Mr. Ho screaming expletives because the basement ceiling was leaking. Everything is fine now but gosh. That was also traumatizing.
Now here comes Hurricane Irene! We bought water and food. I had to get flashlights and they were all sold out at Ace Hardware, target, kmart, walmart, and home depot. Finally got some from office depot of all
Places. I can't imagine them
Being very good so I'll have to remember to stock up later. I also Gathered the good jewels and important documents and hard drive in ziplocks. Just in case!!
That's all for now. Hope you all stay safe and dry!
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What a week already! The earthquake. Where were you? I was rearranging my dishes. I first thought it was rocky running around upstairs. Realized it was an earthquake, grabbed my mom and Olivia and stood in a doorframe, which I learned from Saved by the Bell. I was quite traumatized afterwards. My imagination went rampant with what-ifs.
Then I caused a slight flood in the house. Remember that post of how I discovered I had to clean the filter of my laundry machine? Well I did that a Few days ago and left the cap off because it stunk and I was going to air it out. Well the dumb ass that I am forgot to put it back on, and put in another load of laundry! Walked away for 5 minutes before remembering and from hearing Mr. Ho screaming expletives because the basement ceiling was leaking. Everything is fine now but gosh. That was also traumatizing.
Now here comes Hurricane Irene! We bought water and food. I had to get flashlights and they were all sold out at Ace Hardware, target, kmart, walmart, and home depot. Finally got some from office depot of all
Places. I can't imagine them
Being very good so I'll have to remember to stock up later. I also Gathered the good jewels and important documents and hard drive in ziplocks. Just in case!!
That's all for now. Hope you all stay safe and dry!
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Monday, July 18, 2011
Seriously?!
Europe Has Already Run Out Of Fish For The Year
BY MICHAEL J. COREN
Jul 15, 2011
People the world over eat more fish than the environment can sustain. In Europe, they ate a year's worth of fish by July 2. Every fish they eat now is just pushing species closer to extinction.
Scientists have warned that without drastic changes "this century is the last century of wild seafood." The world's current trajectory of falling catches and rising consumption is projected to end in 2050 with the collapse of nearly 100% of exploited seafood populations. But those are just abstract numbers. Now a new report tells us the precise day each year when we have eaten more fish than the planet can sustain. In Europe, that day has already passed. Every fish consumed now by Europeans is one that couldn't come from their own fisheries.
In 2011, according to the study by the New Economics Foundation this "fish dependence day," fell on July 2, the day when--theortetically--at least, the EU pulled all the fish it could from its waters (NEF extrapolates from the most recent FAO data of 2008). This dependence date has crept forward for more than a decade and is now a full month ahead of where it was in 2000. The reasons are well known. Since 1950, governments have deployed policies, loans, and subsidies to build up big industrial fishing operations that feed the world's growing appetite for seafood. Escalating competition for a dwindling pool of fisheries has had predictable consequences: the world's catch peaked at 90 million tons in the late 1980s, and declined ever since to 79.5 million tons in 2008 (the most recent year statistics are available).
The NEF's study, while detailing which EU countries consume the most seafood (Portugal per capita), the most popular species (tuna, salmon, and cod primarily), and other trends, it also offers solutions it thinks can reverse the situation and prevent the collapse of marine species that, scientists say, may still be saved with proper management.
"The single greatest benefit to fish stocks would be, quite simply, a reduction in catches to help fish stocks rebuild," NEF researcher Ruper Crilly says by email. "Because this has been so difficult to do directly, people have come up with indirect ways to do it: reducing consumption, reducing capacity, controlling effort (days spent fishing), and [other methods]. Which is most effective is contentious, but there is currently very little drive to reduce fish consumption. Without this, it is difficult to see how the pressure on stocks here or abroad can be alleviated."
The NEF argues for a simple formula: eat less fish more responsibly and then better manage the remaining public resources of marine fisheries. "We believe an important issue is access to fish resources based on environmental and social criteria (which, in short, should help ensure sustainable use of the resource), and that this would help benefit the public, who own the resource and have a right to demand higher standards of exploitation," writes Crilly.
While the NEF has no plans to release a similar report for the U.S., plenty of organizations on this side of the Atlantic from National Geographic to the Monterey Bay Aquarium offer seafood guides for your pocket and phone to help make sustainable seafood decisions.
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BY MICHAEL J. COREN
Jul 15, 2011
People the world over eat more fish than the environment can sustain. In Europe, they ate a year's worth of fish by July 2. Every fish they eat now is just pushing species closer to extinction.
Scientists have warned that without drastic changes "this century is the last century of wild seafood." The world's current trajectory of falling catches and rising consumption is projected to end in 2050 with the collapse of nearly 100% of exploited seafood populations. But those are just abstract numbers. Now a new report tells us the precise day each year when we have eaten more fish than the planet can sustain. In Europe, that day has already passed. Every fish consumed now by Europeans is one that couldn't come from their own fisheries.
In 2011, according to the study by the New Economics Foundation this "fish dependence day," fell on July 2, the day when--theortetically--at least, the EU pulled all the fish it could from its waters (NEF extrapolates from the most recent FAO data of 2008). This dependence date has crept forward for more than a decade and is now a full month ahead of where it was in 2000. The reasons are well known. Since 1950, governments have deployed policies, loans, and subsidies to build up big industrial fishing operations that feed the world's growing appetite for seafood. Escalating competition for a dwindling pool of fisheries has had predictable consequences: the world's catch peaked at 90 million tons in the late 1980s, and declined ever since to 79.5 million tons in 2008 (the most recent year statistics are available).
The NEF's study, while detailing which EU countries consume the most seafood (Portugal per capita), the most popular species (tuna, salmon, and cod primarily), and other trends, it also offers solutions it thinks can reverse the situation and prevent the collapse of marine species that, scientists say, may still be saved with proper management.
"The single greatest benefit to fish stocks would be, quite simply, a reduction in catches to help fish stocks rebuild," NEF researcher Ruper Crilly says by email. "Because this has been so difficult to do directly, people have come up with indirect ways to do it: reducing consumption, reducing capacity, controlling effort (days spent fishing), and [other methods]. Which is most effective is contentious, but there is currently very little drive to reduce fish consumption. Without this, it is difficult to see how the pressure on stocks here or abroad can be alleviated."
The NEF argues for a simple formula: eat less fish more responsibly and then better manage the remaining public resources of marine fisheries. "We believe an important issue is access to fish resources based on environmental and social criteria (which, in short, should help ensure sustainable use of the resource), and that this would help benefit the public, who own the resource and have a right to demand higher standards of exploitation," writes Crilly.
While the NEF has no plans to release a similar report for the U.S., plenty of organizations on this side of the Atlantic from National Geographic to the Monterey Bay Aquarium offer seafood guides for your pocket and phone to help make sustainable seafood decisions.
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Thursday, June 2, 2011
On the Couch
I'm sitting on the couch listening to Olivia fuss over the monitor. My heart is beating fast and my palms are getting sweaty. Her sleep habits have been SO EFFED UP since we got back. She won't nap in her crib. And she cries at night. It's utterly heartbreaking because she goes "umma, umma, UMM-MAHHHH!" I feel like I'm disappointing her or something. But I have to be consistent. She MUST get used to it again. I can't go another 4 months of a baby sleeping on me.
It's strange because she slept pretty well while we were away. But we did do a lot of co-sleeping so she probably just gets scared when she stirs and she notices no one is there...
Am I happy to be back? Sort of? I missed the comforts of home but I don't miss being in Virginia. I like the familiarity but you can always get used to a new environment. You just can't beat the California weather. It really just puts you in a good mood. You see the gorgeous mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. Pretty people everywhere. And the produce is just to die for - fresh strawberries and avocados from the farms. Oranges and banana trees in the yard. The only reason I don't want to live there? The earthquakes, mudslides, and other natural disasters. Scary. Either or, I think I'm ready for a change. I don't think it will happen any time soon, but I hope it does in our future.
Ok she stopped crying. 5 minutes. Not too horrible.
Did you guys see the Blake Lively nude pictures? Her reps denied it was her but she should just own it because she looks fantastic. I'm sure it's just PR for her new movie. XXX, Gossip Girl!
I have a laundry list of things I need to do around the house but I've not been very productive. I'm so reluctant to leave the house because it's so hot outside. The air is just so thick. Not comfortable for myself or for Oli.
I'm going to watch some tv and stuff my face with some ice cream. I can't blog when I hear her crying like this. Feel bad for me!
It's strange because she slept pretty well while we were away. But we did do a lot of co-sleeping so she probably just gets scared when she stirs and she notices no one is there...
Am I happy to be back? Sort of? I missed the comforts of home but I don't miss being in Virginia. I like the familiarity but you can always get used to a new environment. You just can't beat the California weather. It really just puts you in a good mood. You see the gorgeous mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. Pretty people everywhere. And the produce is just to die for - fresh strawberries and avocados from the farms. Oranges and banana trees in the yard. The only reason I don't want to live there? The earthquakes, mudslides, and other natural disasters. Scary. Either or, I think I'm ready for a change. I don't think it will happen any time soon, but I hope it does in our future.
Ok she stopped crying. 5 minutes. Not too horrible.
Did you guys see the Blake Lively nude pictures? Her reps denied it was her but she should just own it because she looks fantastic. I'm sure it's just PR for her new movie. XXX, Gossip Girl!
I have a laundry list of things I need to do around the house but I've not been very productive. I'm so reluctant to leave the house because it's so hot outside. The air is just so thick. Not comfortable for myself or for Oli.
I'm going to watch some tv and stuff my face with some ice cream. I can't blog when I hear her crying like this. Feel bad for me!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Cali
Wow I've been terrible about updating. We are in laguna and have been here since Monday. Nothing too crazy. Shopping, eating, visiting family. It's so much colder than I thought it would be. I brought all summer clothes and so I've been wearing the same thing every day. I'm bummed bc I can't parade Olivia in her teeny bikini.
Olivia is doing ok. She hasn't been sleeping well. And doesn't have much of an appetite but I think it's because she might be teething? She actually has a bit of a cough.
Needless to say, her condition stresses me out so I'm not 100% relaxed.
I dont miss Fairfax and the daily routine but I do miss the comforts of home - all of olivias things, my car, my bed. I wish i could bring home with me on vaca.
I hope you are all well! Glad it wasn't the rapture.
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Olivia is doing ok. She hasn't been sleeping well. And doesn't have much of an appetite but I think it's because she might be teething? She actually has a bit of a cough.
Needless to say, her condition stresses me out so I'm not 100% relaxed.
I dont miss Fairfax and the daily routine but I do miss the comforts of home - all of olivias things, my car, my bed. I wish i could bring home with me on vaca.
I hope you are all well! Glad it wasn't the rapture.
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Japan
I can't watch the Japan coverage. It is unbelievable and my worst nightmare. Earthquakes and tsunamis? I can't even...
One can only speculate why all of these natural disasters are occurring. It's definitely scary and makes me not want to have any more children.
Let's all pray for all the families and victims of this tragedy.
One can only speculate why all of these natural disasters are occurring. It's definitely scary and makes me not want to have any more children.
Let's all pray for all the families and victims of this tragedy.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
All in the Family
My brother is engaged! He was supposed to do it on Thursday but was too excited after he picked up the ring yesterday. I am very happy for him and my new SIL! He may be an almost married man, but to me, he's still a little kid. If I feel this way about my brother, how will I feel when Olivia grows up? Ugh. I don't even want to think about it.
Right now I am sitting at my desk. I just backed-up my computer because I have to take my Mac to the doctor (Genius Bar) tomorrow. I blew a speaker! I was listening to music while cleaning and I guess I was jammin too hard. O well. I also have a rice sock tucked in my left armpit. I have a clogged duct and it's killing me. My left arm/shoulder/boob is just wack in general. Not only does it have the clogged duct, but it produces less milk. And my shoulder kills from holding Olivia.
One of these days, I'm going to recount my entire birth story. And after that, I'll try not to talk about my boobs anymore.
I am feeling a bit uneasy these days. Not only do the dead birds, fish, seals freak me out, but have you heard about this superstorm that's supposed to hit California? I don't want to believe it, but still... Pretty scary.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/18/super-storm-california-re_n_810639.html
One of my good friends had an interesting theory. She said the aliens are coming in 2013. The aliens use the birds' bodies to spy on humans and since they are done with their spying, they disposed of the bodies. Hence, dead birds.
Also, apparently, you aren't supposed to use two spaces after a period.
http://www.slate.com/id/2281146/
Thanks, DHuang. Life as I know it, is over.
Right now I am sitting at my desk. I just backed-up my computer because I have to take my Mac to the doctor (Genius Bar) tomorrow. I blew a speaker! I was listening to music while cleaning and I guess I was jammin too hard. O well. I also have a rice sock tucked in my left armpit. I have a clogged duct and it's killing me. My left arm/shoulder/boob is just wack in general. Not only does it have the clogged duct, but it produces less milk. And my shoulder kills from holding Olivia.
One of these days, I'm going to recount my entire birth story. And after that, I'll try not to talk about my boobs anymore.
I am feeling a bit uneasy these days. Not only do the dead birds, fish, seals freak me out, but have you heard about this superstorm that's supposed to hit California? I don't want to believe it, but still... Pretty scary.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/18/super-storm-california-re_n_810639.html
One of my good friends had an interesting theory. She said the aliens are coming in 2013. The aliens use the birds' bodies to spy on humans and since they are done with their spying, they disposed of the bodies. Hence, dead birds.
Also, apparently, you aren't supposed to use two spaces after a period.
http://www.slate.com/id/2281146/
Thanks, DHuang. Life as I know it, is over.
Monday, January 10, 2011
New Year, Old Me
So far, 2011 has been pretty good! Mr. Ho and I rang in the new year at Rays the Steaks with SIL, BIL, BFFF, SeanJon, Fahd, and Fernanda. Great company and delicious food - it was a wonderful start to the new year.
Do you believe that 2012 will be the end of the world? That would mean that this would be the last year of our lives. I don't believe it. I'm pretty sure the Bible says that God is not going to end the world when everyone expects it. But even if it were true, it makes you want to live every single day passionately. My generic resolution is to savor. Savor every bite, every hug, every laugh, every deep and/or mindless conversation, every kiss, every snuggle. Hm. I guess it's pointless to learn how to swim and I'll just wait till 2013 to do that.
Mr. Ho surprised me with dinner reservations at Volt in Frederick for my birthday! I've been wanting to go ever since Top Chef and the Voltaggio Brothers took over. Table 21 was booked for the entire year but we were able to sit at the Chef's Table, which was just as good as Table 21. We had a 7 course dinner (see picture) and it was probably one of the Top 10 meals of my life! It was absolutely divine. I never knew beets could taste that good. Actually, every single dish was to die for. OMG I'm so hungry all over again. And you know I was looking for Bryan the entire time and definitely asked the waiter to get me a picture with him!
I'm 29 now. Last year of my 20's. I don't know whether I'm supposed to be thrilled to still be in my 20's or to be sad about this slow, painful encroachment towards middle age. Ugh.
Very distracted right now. Trying to pump, watch Desperate Housewives online, blog, and respond to FB messages.
EDIT
Just got done cleaning bottles. Now eating birthday cake. While I was scrubbing away, I thought of a few more things I wanted to jot down.
Here's a weird marriage moment. One night Mr. Ho was fast asleep and I was still awake and googling random things on my iPhone trying to pass time till I felt sleepy. I googled "2012 theories." Scared myself and went to sleep. The next morning, I went to see what was on our DVR and lo and behold, Mr. Ho had DVR'd Nostradamus: 2012 stuff off the History Channel! Weird. Also, apparently, I snore.
I think pregnancy did something strange to my bangs. They used to swoosh better. I think it's the post-partem hair loss that has now resulted on less bang swoopage.
What I got for my birthday (I know you want to know): knotted black circle scarf from Australia and gift card from SIL, lycee (spelling?) from in-laws, spa gift card from BFFF, gorgeous flowers from DHuang, Shark vacuum and steamer from my parents (soon to be purchased), and a gift certificate from my brother. I have to note that my brother, who now lives in Tysons, drove out to Fairfax in rush hour to bring me a card/gift and to wish me a happy birthday. You have no idea - this was a HUGE gesture from my little brother. It really made my day!!!
And yes, Shark vacuum and steamer. My parents asked me what I wanted and they said, "shoes?" And I said, "No. Steamer." I'M THRILLED!! I'm also going to purchase one of those vacuum sealer thingys??
Poor Mr. Ho. He has Christmas, my birthday, Valentine's Day, and Olivia's birthday one right after the other. I forgot to mention that as an early gift, I received the new MacBook Air (LOVEEE). We are working on something with the jeweler. It's nothing too big but very sentimental. I can't wait.
I think that's all for now. Hope my birthday was a great day for all!
Do you believe that 2012 will be the end of the world? That would mean that this would be the last year of our lives. I don't believe it. I'm pretty sure the Bible says that God is not going to end the world when everyone expects it. But even if it were true, it makes you want to live every single day passionately. My generic resolution is to savor. Savor every bite, every hug, every laugh, every deep and/or mindless conversation, every kiss, every snuggle. Hm. I guess it's pointless to learn how to swim and I'll just wait till 2013 to do that.
Mr. Ho surprised me with dinner reservations at Volt in Frederick for my birthday! I've been wanting to go ever since Top Chef and the Voltaggio Brothers took over. Table 21 was booked for the entire year but we were able to sit at the Chef's Table, which was just as good as Table 21. We had a 7 course dinner (see picture) and it was probably one of the Top 10 meals of my life! It was absolutely divine. I never knew beets could taste that good. Actually, every single dish was to die for. OMG I'm so hungry all over again. And you know I was looking for Bryan the entire time and definitely asked the waiter to get me a picture with him! I'm 29 now. Last year of my 20's. I don't know whether I'm supposed to be thrilled to still be in my 20's or to be sad about this slow, painful encroachment towards middle age. Ugh.
Very distracted right now. Trying to pump, watch Desperate Housewives online, blog, and respond to FB messages.
EDIT
Just got done cleaning bottles. Now eating birthday cake. While I was scrubbing away, I thought of a few more things I wanted to jot down.
Here's a weird marriage moment. One night Mr. Ho was fast asleep and I was still awake and googling random things on my iPhone trying to pass time till I felt sleepy. I googled "2012 theories." Scared myself and went to sleep. The next morning, I went to see what was on our DVR and lo and behold, Mr. Ho had DVR'd Nostradamus: 2012 stuff off the History Channel! Weird. Also, apparently, I snore.
I think pregnancy did something strange to my bangs. They used to swoosh better. I think it's the post-partem hair loss that has now resulted on less bang swoopage.
What I got for my birthday (I know you want to know): knotted black circle scarf from Australia and gift card from SIL, lycee (spelling?) from in-laws, spa gift card from BFFF, gorgeous flowers from DHuang, Shark vacuum and steamer from my parents (soon to be purchased), and a gift certificate from my brother. I have to note that my brother, who now lives in Tysons, drove out to Fairfax in rush hour to bring me a card/gift and to wish me a happy birthday. You have no idea - this was a HUGE gesture from my little brother. It really made my day!!!
And yes, Shark vacuum and steamer. My parents asked me what I wanted and they said, "shoes?" And I said, "No. Steamer." I'M THRILLED!! I'm also going to purchase one of those vacuum sealer thingys??
Poor Mr. Ho. He has Christmas, my birthday, Valentine's Day, and Olivia's birthday one right after the other. I forgot to mention that as an early gift, I received the new MacBook Air (LOVEEE). We are working on something with the jeweler. It's nothing too big but very sentimental. I can't wait.
I think that's all for now. Hope my birthday was a great day for all!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Hide Yo Kids. Hide Yo Wife.
When I can't sleep, my mind wanders to strange places. I think about what I would do if I won the lotto. Or how I would do things differently in my past. Lately, I think about what I would do if an intruder came into our home or if our house was about to blow to bits/War of the Worlds type situation and I only had 10 minutes to get stuff together.
Scenario 1: Intruder
If we were all sleeping, we would be aware of the intruder because Rocky would start barking. I would wake Mr. Ho, grab my cell phone, and run into Olivia's room. We would then lock the door, push the dresser and whatever else furniture in front of the door and call 911. We would all hide in her bathroom and lock the door. Fortunately, we have a police station down the street so here's hoping they respond quickly!
I have no scenario for what a day break-in. Since it would be just Olivia and I, we would either run out the door, if possible, and scream bloody murder. Or lock ourselves in some room.
Scenario 2: 10 Minutes to Escape the House
This scenario makes me antsier than the Intruder scenario. Just 10 minutes to grab stuff? Mr. Ho would put Olivia and the dog in the car. I would grab trashbags and grab our wallets, other documents, laptops. Then I would grab diapers, all the breastmilk, my damn pump, and just everything I could grab in Olivia's room. If I had a few more minutes, I would grab jewelry, contacts, and whatever else I could grab from our closets. Oh, and some dog food. Should I bring detergent? Soap? Batteries? Flashlight? No time!
I'm getting myself all worked up now and will probably have a hard time falling asleep. I feel like I'm missing something in the Escape the House plan!
Scenario 1: Intruder
If we were all sleeping, we would be aware of the intruder because Rocky would start barking. I would wake Mr. Ho, grab my cell phone, and run into Olivia's room. We would then lock the door, push the dresser and whatever else furniture in front of the door and call 911. We would all hide in her bathroom and lock the door. Fortunately, we have a police station down the street so here's hoping they respond quickly!
I have no scenario for what a day break-in. Since it would be just Olivia and I, we would either run out the door, if possible, and scream bloody murder. Or lock ourselves in some room.
Scenario 2: 10 Minutes to Escape the House
This scenario makes me antsier than the Intruder scenario. Just 10 minutes to grab stuff? Mr. Ho would put Olivia and the dog in the car. I would grab trashbags and grab our wallets, other documents, laptops. Then I would grab diapers, all the breastmilk, my damn pump, and just everything I could grab in Olivia's room. If I had a few more minutes, I would grab jewelry, contacts, and whatever else I could grab from our closets. Oh, and some dog food. Should I bring detergent? Soap? Batteries? Flashlight? No time!
I'm getting myself all worked up now and will probably have a hard time falling asleep. I feel like I'm missing something in the Escape the House plan!
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