Why does drama always follow me wherever I go? I mean, it seems that on every trip I take or major event I attend, it is almost a guarantee that something crazy is going to happen. (And do not assume that the drama is due to the one common variable in all these instances, as I do not usually play a part in the cause of it.) Recent examples: the shrimp incident at Nathan and Sothy's wedding and the brakes problem on my recent trip to Disneyland. If there's ever a trip that actually goes smoothly and as planned, it's a miracle. On the upside, I guess it makes for some pretty funny stories.

Today at work I saw one of my deaf friends again. He came through my line, and I got to meet his little daughter who was with him. It was so cute signing with her. First I asked her if she was deaf or hearing; she signed "hearing." Her dad signed to her to tell me her name, but she was confused about whether to sign or use voice and whether or not I could lipread. He told her to use her voice, so she said and spelled her name very softly. It was so cute, signing with her and watching her sign with her dad. I learned that she was in town to meet her new baby brother, who was born yesterday. I was so excited to hear the news! Just the other day I was thinking about that deaf couple, knowing that the baby would be born soon. I'm willing to bet that my friend wanted to come in today not just to shop but also to tell me of the exciting news. Today's conversation again reminded me of how much I miss using ASL and taking ASL classes. Actually, just a couple of days ago I was looking at the ASL class schedules on the Sac City website. I've already taken all the basic ASL classes, but I think I'm going to take a Deaf culture class this fall. It'll be good to get back into it.