August 5th, 2009
jane . sister . teacher
(by Peter)
So my sister has decided to come to Colorado to pursue some post-graduate something or other. Since we have extra space and she’s most likely poorer than the guy on the corner of the street asking for spare change, she’ll be staying with us. She’s going to try to get a teaching certificate (I think) to teach stuff of the academic nature. Kinda like stuff you should know and… stuff.
Should be fun and at the very least a good social experiment.
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June 3rd, 2009
(by Ann)
Hi everyone!
I just got back from my last visit from the spine doc! I took my last set of x-rays & everything looks well!
I just thought everyone would appreciate the update! I’m out of my brace (for a week now) & am currently seeing a physical therapist every week.
The X-rays show that my vertebrate will always look wedged in comparison to my other vertebrate, but it shouldn’t affect my regular activities.
Now the question is….when do i get to go back to camping, whitewater rafting, rock climbing,….etc etc…? >=D
I love you guys, thanks for all the support from everyone through this long healing process! You’ve really helped maintain my sanity!
Props to Peter for some how managing to keep me still for this long….amazing man! Thanks Hunny!
I hope everyone is doing well! *CHEERS!!!!!*
Let’s Party!
~*~*~*~*~*~Ann~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
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April 13th, 2009
(by Peter)
After 3 years, I’ve finally gotten around to one of the first Xbox 360 games I bought but never played.
Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter
It’s not that it’s a bad game, I just had so many other games I’ve wanted to play instead. Hence, it kept getting pushed back and now here I am full circle. As far as all my Xbox games that can be “beaten” this is the last one.
After I beat it, I just have to finish my PS3, PS2, Wii, and Gamecube backlog.
A sign of lack of stellar games recently or me just spending way too much time on games? Either way, it’s exciting! I can finally go back and play some of the games I’ve finished in more depth and online.
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March 9th, 2009
(by Ann)
I’m awful at blogging! =( But there is so much that has happened! Let’s see….
First off…we got a new car! We ended up getting a 2009 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport!!! Peter did so much of the research on how to buy a car & the whole experience was really painless! *shocked!* Not only that, they even traded in my old Taurus. It’s soooo pretty & it’s got soooooo much more cargo space! Besides that, we already installed a snowboarding rack on top. Ready to ride!!!
Peter also got a taste of what professional gaming is like! He registered in a local Street Fighter 4 tournament where we met Chun-Li!!!! Honestly, I think Peter could’ve won. I actually think he’s really good (even though I hate the game & I hate him playing it), but the second person he played in the match ended up being the tourney champion. It was a good time regardless. Mostly because I got to go home with a bunch of Girl Scout Cookies!!! Sweeeeeet cookies……!!! MmmmmMmmmm!!!
Most recently!!! Peter & I took some time off of work for our snowboarding trip up to Vail! We’ve been planning this trip with Ian & Ching for months now!!! Even though the snow wasn’t the greatest, it was still sooooo much fun! All weekend, the boys would not stop teasing me about being fragile….calling me Mr. Glass. Just cause I was boarding on a fractured ankle…they thought I was going to be carried down the mountain on a stretcher…Surprise! I broke my back instead =( I was having too much freakin’ fun & I got carried away on a run. I already took a few jumps here & there & then I saw what I thought was another small jump. Took it at full speed…found out it wasn’t a little jump, more like a cliff with moguls on the bottom…All I remember is hitting the mogul & sliding for a long time. The docs said I have a burst fracture in the T12 of my spine & it will take me ~8 weeks to recover. In the meantime, I’m sitting in this ridiculous body cast that is supposed to keep my spine aligned & I’m not supposed to do anything active or lift for 8 weeks…. zzzzzzzzzzomggggggg!!!!! why do i have to be so stupid?!?!?!?! *sigh* Peter has me on lock-down. He’s been great, but it’s been really hard for me to just sit still… I really hope I don’t drive Peter crazy. I’ll try to be better from now on out…
*stupid ann stupid stupid ann…….*
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February 27th, 2009
car . repairs . subaru . taurus
(by Peter)
Ann recently took a few hours to wash the car, vaccuum the interior, and wipe down the windows/windshield.
A couple days after that, we find out the Taurus has a couple of coolant leaks. It’s going to cost about 1500 to get them fixed, 1800 if we get something else fixed the mechanic recommended. So we decided it’s time to get a new car!
We’re looking pretty seriously at getting a 2009 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport. It’s about time we had a utility car and I think this fits the bill. We’ll be shopping at the dealerships this weekend. Hopefully we get a good deal.
Wish us luck!
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(by Peter)
There was just too much to go into detail, so I’ll summarize.
Drag queens, Penis slapping my face, Monster trucks, and Rock Band.
So very tired from it all… Just a warning to all of you, don’t let Ann plan your birthday party.
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January 17th, 2009
cable . comcast . directv . TV
(by Peter)
After my terrible Comcast experience of paying 15 extra bucks a month for 5 HD channels in Longmont, I decided to give DirecTV a try with our new house. Things were good for a while until I started experiencing problems with their hardware and signal during mild weather.
I decided to go back to Comcast and called up DirecTV to cancel my service. Anyone ever notice how similar it is to breaking up with a girlfriend??
DirecTV: Hey Peter, what’s up?
Me: I think we should break up.
DirecTV: Really? What did I do?
Me: I couldn’t depend on you. You weren’t there for me when I needed you.
DirecTV: Please don’t leave, I can change!
Me: No, it’s too late for that.
DirecTV: Is there somebody else?
Me: Yes.
DirecTV: It’s that bitch Comcast isn’t it?
Me: Yes, I’m sorry.
I just had my Comcast cable installed this morning and I’m so far happy with my switch back.
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(by Peter)
It’s been quite some time since I’ve had a good extended time off from work.
So what did I do with almost 2 weeks of time for myself?
1) Play video games
2) Play video games
3) Play video games
4) Snowboard
5) Play video games
With sore thumbs, little sleep, and a 20,000 gamerscore, I’d say it was the perfect break I needed.
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November 29th, 2008
Samsung . TV
(by Peter)
Ann said yes! I can buy my TV!
I shopped around and found Newegg to be the cheapest. Haven’t heard anything about when it’s going to arrive but I’m super stoked.
It’s my dream baby: Samsung LN52A650
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November 29th, 2008
explosion . thanksgiving
(by Peter)
I like to go overboard for the holidays. I’m just a sucker for having an excuse to make lots of good food and share some smiles.
Last year, Ann talked me out of making tons of food for Thanksgiving so it was tame and all we had were some cornish hens. She didn’t get so lucky this year and I got to make what I wanted. Behold!
Thanksgiving at the Ko house!
On the menu…
- Herb roasted turkey, brined for 14 hours
- Butternut squash soup drizzled with Tarragon oil
- Boston lettuce and pear salad with a celery seed dressing
- Spicy green bean and kale tossed with lemon juice and parmesan
- Heavy mashed potatoes
- Yams baked with butter and brown sugar
- Vegetable medley
- Corn-on-the-cob
- Cranberry sauce from a can
- Dinner rolls
- Cream cheese pumpkin pie
- (Not pictured) Home-made baked macaroni and cheese mixed with broken shards of glass
I was pretty bummed about the mac n’ cheese. It was the first time I made it from scratch but I never got to taste it. I was cooking up a storm but I ran out of serving plates and counter space. So I left it on our stove in the meantime. I started working on the green bean dish and turned on the wrong burner. As I was draining the potatoes, I hear a REALLY LOUD pop. I look back and I see the dish I baked the macaroni and cheese in had shattered. Glass was everywhere, I ended up stepping on a shard and cutting my face and hand.
Ann came home a few minutes later and saw my mess and asked if she could still eat some of the mac and cheese off the top. I just gave her a look as my answer. All-in-all it was still a wonderful thanksgiving. First time my turkey came out pretty moist, I won’t dread eating leftovers for the next year.
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