Jamaica - 2009

We have been back for about 5 days now....and it sucks. None the less I would like to share some very special experiences from our trip. Jamaica is beautiful as usual. Unfortunately we arrived during a time where it is the raining season, so everyday that we were there it was overcast or would rain at least once a day. There were a couple days in there that did not even have any sun. : ( But for the most part a TAN we did get.
First, we spent a day at a different resort using their pool, beach and restuarant. We arrived back to our place for a nice sit down dinner and Michael realizes he lost his wedding ring, not able to really remember where he lost it. interesting...
Second, Michael seemed to enjoy doing breaststrokes in the water, whether it be the pool or the beach. If you ask me beaches and pools at an all inclusive resort is for relaxing, not for intense laps of freestyle. Nonetheless you will see the pictures below of us lounging around laying out and than you will Michael at the nurses station. Michael whilst freestyling his way through the ocean was stung by a jellyfish on his face. He of course wailed and yelled, nothing a little vingar and hyrdrocodone would not cure.
Third, at the all inclusive there is sit down restuarant that states you have to have long pants for men and no jeans. Of course Michael did not pack any pants that were not jean material. So luckily we met some awesome people and Michael had to borrow kakis from someone else.
Fourth, after Eric and Shirley left we just kinda chilled. Michael started to complain about his ear being in severe pain. I looked at him as if he was just overreacting. On th the trip back at the airport he kept saying it hurt a lot. I asked him if he needed to anything, he said maybe he needed to go to the ER. THE ER! It was than I questioned his perception of pain...that did not go over well with him. The after we arrived home, we went to the emergency clinic and Michael had an ACUTE Ear Infection.

All in all - AWESOME TRIP

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Anyways so I have a new blog for just photos so I have a place to advertise them, since I have my possible first gig, where I would actually get paid. Wee. Camera stuff is expensive no joke. We will see what happens. Since I have not blogged in awhile. I will input some important info to see if anyone is even reading this blog. First I am running a 10 mile at soldier field on Sat. Second I am still not pregnant. Third I feel everyone I know is preggers. Fourth Michael nags at me all the time about being dirty and lazy. If you call running 10 miles, cooking everyday, paying the bills, and living with michael lee as lazy... I don't know what to tell you. Fifth I am currently reading the Harry Potter series and loving it. Sixth I used up all my vaca days and have nothing to do except think of new hobbies that will pay for my living and blog/facebook all day and of course be lazy.

That is all for now.

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Taiwan

We are back from Taiwan. Here I am awake at 4AM because I cannot sleep and have a bad case of jet lag. Between Michael and I we had not been back to Taiwan for about 7 - 10 years. It was a good time to see our cousins, family and hanging out with Robert.

Some highlights:
1. Figuring out what to do next with the Lee clan, figuring where to eat.
2. Listening to Lily's life story , whilst doris cried. Amazing story of resilience. It amazes me that a woman can go through so much, but cannot make up her mind on directions?
3. Watching Lily, Jerry, and Yaya find their way to qanzhiling mountain.
4. Meeting Saki the love of Robert's life
5. Eating a nice buffet dinner paid by Doris and John's friend Maycon
6. Playing cards with cousins
7. Playing Mahjong with Aunts and Uncle
8. Spending New Years eve with Robert eating Mcdonalds and watching movies
9. Eating a lot
10. Playing arcade games constantly

Michael wants to go to Taiwan every three years...we will see. Michael says he already misses it.

One thing I am grateful is the work conditions, I spoke with my cousins and they do not get vaca days except during the week of new years. They do not get disability. They don't get paid sick days. They often have to work sat and overtime with no extra compensation.

Christmas festivities!

So I am on facebook. I like to take pictures of people jumping. So I may be having a photography gig in Aug. and need some serious experience and reasons to photograph. anyone have some suggestions?

BLAGO sucks and should I get a facebook?

Okay so Governor Blago is totally crazy and it amazes the amount of arrogance he poses. Truly appalling!

Onto other news I have been asked by 10 people this week alone to get a facebook page. It feels that the more I resist the more uncomfortable it will be for me to actually start it. What should I do?

Also congrats to James hsieh who will be married this weekend and congrats to Helen who will be engaged this weekend.

Max's B-day and Thanksgiving

So on Thanksgiving day I had emailed two of my friends that I wanted to start to learn photography and get a SLR camera. I went to Aunt Chi's house for Thanksgiving dinner just to find that Ben has got a SLR camera. Only my two photos made the cut, they are bellow. You can see the difference between those and the pictures I took with my regular power shot at Max's B-day. Also HAPPY Birthday MAX! SO I have bought my camera and it is on its way $1000 later.

Cancun - Riveria Maya

The weather was perfect all the days we were there. The resort was also beautiful. As you can see Dan's eye was black, it may appear Michael punched him, it was actually an accident that happened at the waterpolo game. After surgery, Dan is all better. By the way sorry no one believed you your eye socket was broken on the trip.

"we are famous"

If you have not received this email three or more times from Michael , here is a video clip of us from a bar close to our house for Sunday Football

http://benkowski.com/tv.htm

Watch at minute 4:50 - 6:40

Bulls VS Suns

Thanks Judy for awesome Bulls tickets 100 level! See how close we are! Also I guess I should wear a black bra with this shirt. Good to know.

On to news...I turned down a possible promotion that would have been more stressful and time consuming at my company and have decided to stay at my current position. They gave a $1000 bonus cuz I have been doing my current job so well, so I am rich BIATCH....wait...

Halloween

I don't remember the last time I actually dressed up for Halloween, pretty sure I was in junior high. Anyways these are pictures of the festivities. I was a dice and Michael wore a name tag that said, " Hello my name is ... Dave" that was it.

When Michelle was here

Here are some pictures when michelle was here.

Michael is an idiot

I was asking my not so kind husband as to how long we will be staying with his family in Taiwan and he tells me its his vacation and if I don't want to stay there I don't have to and that it is only two hours away. I stated that it was only a question as to how long we will be in this other part of taiwan? than he goes "I answered your question". Than was like your stupid! I joked that it would be my b-day weekend. and he stated that he did not plan on hanging out with me. For those michael supporters out there. Here is truth and facts for you! he sucks and i have to see him everyday at work and at night......sucks....

On to better things....my Mexico trip, my hotel was shut down due to violating some eco thing, and we had to scrounge and found something last minute. Now the place is suckier, I guess that is what i deserve for choosing luxurious hotels that have no consideration for nature.

Vote for OBAMA~!

Baby NEWS!

Did I freak you out? I am not having a baby and probably never will. This past weekend I had the honor to take care of my nephews Jed and Isaac, who are great kids by the way. Michael and I have come to realize how tiring it really is. By 9:30 we were sooo beat. I passed out and woke up the next morning at 11am and told michael I had not had such a great sleep in awhile because I was that tired. I cannot imagine having to wake up after a tiring day at 7am and doing it again all over. I would pass out.

Anyways who is this R chang character?

UFC 88

It is unbelievable how Evans knocked Liddell out! It was also amazing. That was an awesome knock out! And what happened to Dan Henderson fighting no namers, he is truly on the bottom of the standings. AFter the fight we found a bar that had karaoke with a band instead of a machine. it was pretty cool.

SEATTLE

The decision is in...babies are hard. I was all nervous to take Jed my nephew on the flight back from Seattle to Chicago. He slept most of the way, but my ARM WAS killing me. But nothing beats a sleeping baby on your shoulders. He was in good mood most of the time. But still it was hard because after the flight he was picked up by his grandfather, I was exhausted, I cannot imagine having to than be back at home with the baby. I do parents do it??!!?