Magnitude 4.7 earthquake 9 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA ·Sep 12 7:28 AM

“The earthquake, which struck at 7:28 a.m., was centered about 4 miles north of Malibu, the USGS said. The USGS recorded at least five aftershocks, with the largest one – measured at a magnitude of 3.5 – striking less than a mile from the epicenter, at 9:37 a.m.”

I was on my way to work, stopping for the red light and I felt the jolt. The first thought came into my mind is, “something is wrong with my car or am I dizzy?”. Never thought that was the earthquake until I arrived at work and check my Facebook to see the real time news.

Earthquake

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 hit Southern California Monday afternoon, sending shockwaves that were felt across the region.

Earthquake

07292024

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake 13 miles from Barstow, CA · 1:00 PM

Covid-19

Maybe or maybe not.

Before that, I was like I didn’t want to go out.

Now because that I was forced to stay home, sadly!

Googled with salt water whenever.

Drinks plenty of lemon water but no chicken soup. Because there’s no children at hand and cook.

7/18 night, fever, 100 degree Fahrenheit, cold symptoms, tiring 

719 bad appetite, running nose, sneeze, tiring but couldn’t go to sleep, coughing, throat aches at some point 

7/20 nasal sound, runny nose, sneeze, tiring but couldn’t go to sleep, coughing

7/21 nasal sound, sneeze

7/22  (younger son texted, but chose not to let him know)

7/23 less symptoms, sensitive to coolness, walk outside a bit, weird feeling like the symptoms back, frozen homegrown mandarin is delicious, scalp pain mostly likely due to use too much Hair Clamps 

7/24 warm up the car around 5 minutes on the spot instead of drinking out, took a couple of short naps (easily started today)

7/25 more strength back, a bit more walking outside 

7/26 woke up with minor cold symptoms 

7/27 balance, got to find the balance. Keep warm, too little, cough. Too much, sweat. Weakness of trachea and bronchi

The tenth day no matter what I am out.

Earthquake

Location: 2 miles SSE of Highland Park

Magnitude: 3.2

Time: 6/24/24, 5:07 AM

I woke up right before the quake!

Free Chilli Hot Dog

05122024

The biggest hot dog chain’s Mother’s Day special??

I went there a bit before the opening time.

The order window open at around 20 minutes after the open hours!

And the sad part is she didn’t even bother to say anything to me, I waited another 10 minutes, then left.

Not that I care about that free Mother’s Day meal. I never tried their food before and I would never ever try again. I just want to cheer myself up that particular day.

I understand she was the only worker at that moment and she probably was a mother herself, but that was how you do your job??

Mother’s Day

05122024

First time spending my Mother’s Day alone.

The Time Tunnel

All three events in one location. Haven’t gone to this park for years, lots of memories coming up.

Especially this particular fire station we used to go for the pancake breakfast. My younger son said he wanted to be a firefighter when he grows up after the event.

Though, he bas changed his decision a couple of times since.

And the tunnel we used to drive though many many times together except this time I walk alone.

Mom

The best gift for yourself and the people who truly care about you is, stay healthy (physically 

, mentally and spiritually).

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I Won

Years ago when the kids were little we usually go events after the other.

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I Make It

In total I walked more than 5 hours and more 10 miles today for this event.

Believe it or not there’s many times that I either want to quit or questioning myself why should I do this.

Life’s full of tons of decisions. Sometimes even you make wrong decision(s), but it turned out to be right. Depends on if you can learn from the wrong or from other’s and your never giving up.

Don’t be afraid of trying, don’t feel ashamed to accept others’ help. Because one day you will be that helping hand to the needy. 

Help can be small as a one encouragement, a simple greeting or a kind gesture. It’ll make a big impact.

Today somehow I thought I would not need to bring water with me and thank God one church they provide bottled water, shaved ice and snacks. And I misjudged someone on something.

COME JESUS COME (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO) Stephen Mcwhirter

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4VV54ZcFo&pp=ygUWY29tZSBqZXN1cyBjb21lIGx5cmljcw%3D%3D

Library

It’s been a long time since I was here. My kids were like grow up here. We participated  most of the events here. Lots of memories coming back now they are all grown up.

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One Moment in Time

"One Moment in Time" is a sentimental ballad by American singer Whitney Houston and written by Albert Hammond and John Bettis, produced by Narada Michael Walden for the 1988 Summer Olympics held in Seoul, South Korea.”

Not everyone is qualified for Olympics or any kind of competition. But everyone can live the best of you if you are willing to try. And you can be the help and blessings for the people around you.

Whitney Houston - One Moment In Time (Official HD Video)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=96aAx0kxVSA&pp=ygUZb25lIG1vbWVudCBpbiB0aW1lIGx5cmljcw%3D%3D

https://www.facebook.com/692674754/videos/7345235488867956 

http://ekladata.com/YshfTtYSwcflRC5Ybo0QfNNnSIw/Whitney_Houston_One_Moment_In_Time.pdf

Each day I live 

I want to be A day to give The best of me 

I'm only one But not alone 

My finest day Is yet unknown 

I broke my heart Fought every gain To taste the sweet I face the pain I rise and fall Yet through it all This much remains 

I want one moment in time When I'm more than I thought I could be 

When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away And the answers are all up to me 

Give me one moment in time When I'm racing with destiny Then in that one moment of time I will feel I will feel eternity 

I've lived to be The very best I want it all No time for less I've laid the plans Now lay the chance Here in my hands 

Give me one moment in time When I'm more than I thought I could be When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away And the answers are all up to me 

Give me one moment in time When I'm racing with destiny Then in that one moment of time I will feel I will feel eternity 

You're a winner for a lifetime If you seize that one moment in time Make it shine 

Give me one moment in time When I'm more than I thought I could be When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away And the answers are all up to me 

Give me one moment in time When I'm racing with destiny Then in that one moment of time 

I will be I will be I will be free I will be I will be free

牛軋糖 Peanut nougat

無鹽奶油 unsalted butter 50g ( 1/4 c )

棉花糖 marshmallow 200g ( 4 c )
http://praisedance123.blogspot.com/2018/03/homemade-marshmallows.html
奶粉 dry milk powder 130g ( 1 c )
熟花生 peanuts 150g ( 1 c )

nocturnal

For the past couples of days, there was the Great Horned Owl hooting at night in our area. And it stopped tonight and there was an earthquake happened around an hour ago. Could it be a coincidence or the bird has a natural sense about it.

Also, this early morning there was a flock of crows hovering in circular motion at low altitude

Which owl hoots 3 times?

The great horned owl's hoot is pretty much unmistakable, although ornithology web sites often describe it in different ways. A common hooting pattern is a longer hoooooot, followed by two or three shorter hoots. And these owls have a range of other vocalizations, too, some of which sound like barks or a screeching cat.

What time of year do Great Horned Owls hoot?

December and January is when the bonded pairs (great horned owls are thought to be monogamous and mate for life) are engaging in a lot of vigorous hooting as they establish territories and court. They will be incubating eggs by February before most 

What does it mean when owls hoot at night?

territorial claim

Primarily the nighttime hooting is a territorial claim notifying intruders they are in the owl's territory. Hoots can also signal to other owls that there is danger such as a predator close by, or it might be mated pairs communicating.

Walk

Today I bought 1 gallon of milk and a bag of popcorn kernels (45oz) and walked 1.4 miles home.

It sounds a bit crazy and challenging to me. But I rather to push a little of my limit and I don’t want to wait until one day that the only things that I left is time and money either.