LAM FACIAL PLASTICS

As an employee of Lam Facial Plastics, I have come to appreciate many passions that I never felt I had. I haven't posted yet as I have been putting much thought into what I would write here. The first thing that comes to mind is being passionate about my work. I am the type of person who thrives on positive reinforcement, accepting compliments or suggestions very much at heart. I feel if I have done a job well, I have accomplished every goal I set for myself every day when I wake up. I take great pleasure in seeing the smiling faces of our patients, hearing their positive experiences they have at our office, and the fact that they have had a change in their life just by visting us. This makes me intensely happy. We are put on this Earth by our Creator to be servants of one another- something I take very seriously. I am passionate about creating an inviting and educational environment for our patients and insuring that they are the most comfortable in our office with the procedures that are about to undergo. I will gladly spend time educating you or just hold your hand to soothe you while you are being treated. After all, whether you are a new patient walking into our beautiful facility or a voice on the telephone, I am your first point of contact and consequently your first impression of our practice. I could not bear not to make a positive first impression so I strive to be just a little bit better every day. Each new day brings new opportunities if only you have the wisdom to look for them. I am dedicated to my career, Dr. Lam and Mrs. Lam, my fellow staff members, our wonderful patients and have a strong belief in what Lam Facial Plastics has to offer. Having said this, I'll move on to my next passion.

I am passionate about life. When I say this, it sounds very broad. There have been times, as I am sure with everyone reading this post, that I have been not always thrilled with life and felt like I had been given the proverbial "raw deal". One thing that I have learned is that there is always someone else who is having harder times than myself. I have to remember that I should pray for those who are in need and that I should rejoice for those whose prayers have already been answered. I realize that I should strive to be on of those latter people. I strive to create my own happiness, and to revel and appreciate this happiness. I've learned to be passionate about ANYTHING I do, regardless of the potential outcome.

In addition to being passionate about life, I am also passionate about my newfound spirituality. I have many people at Lam Facial Plastics to thank for aiding me in rediscovering a connection with my Faith. This is the root of my existence and something I had never before known. I see many things in a different light, and can always appreciate the optimistic side of every aspect of life.

I read the post from the young man in England, and like him, I too am an avid lover of animals. All types; dogs, cats, goats, hamsters.... even the lizards that live in our garden and work for us to help cut down on the bug population. Animals make me very happy- I am always very saddened and will actually weep when I see or hear of animal abuse and I usually take a stand when I have the opportunity. I am still haunted by Mercy, the pit bull who was tortured needlessly at the hands of a very inhumane human.

I've learned to be passionate about the small things in life. A butterfly passing my glance, those lizards helping out in my garden, the bunnies hopping around in our yard, the ducks who visit often, a warm day when I can take my aging dog for a walk and thanking the Almighty God that she is still able to take these walks with me, etc... you get the picture. I know the day will come when our dog, Sasha, will enjoy her return to Heaven, and I have to be passionate every day about showing her just how much I love and care for her during her short time on Earth. She has stolen my heart and I love her for the differences she has made in my life.

I am passionate about my marriage. Too many times these days people throw in the towel and forget that they stood in front of God's eyes and took the vows for better or for worse, in sickness and in health... I have struggled at times but love my husband and step-son tremendously. Being passionate also means being patient... things will not always go my way, as I have learned the hard way. I put all of my energies full force into my marriage, as I do with my career- the two most imporant aspects of my life outside of my devotion to the Lord.

In conclusion, life is short. We've all heard this nasty cliche and probably not given it much thought. Anyone reading this, please hear me when I say that Life is short, too short. Appreciate and be passionate about anything and everything in it as you never know when it will come to an end. Without passion, life is quite meaningless.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post and for accepting a glimpse into the depths of my soul. I hope I made someone stop and think today about how they treat other people, and that they gave their family and pets an extra hug and an "I love you" today.

<Marcy E

awesome marcy. thanks so much. having lost a dear friend recently at 38 years of age points out how life is so fragile. carpe diem!

Marcy, what a nice post to read. You seem like an authentically beautiful person (that is, beautiful skin deep).

It is spirit lifting just to read your post. It has made my day look nicer, thanks.

I share many of your passions, animals being one of them.

All the best in your life and keep on having that beautiful outlook on all small and big things and beings in life.

thank you mysteryagain for your comments. i wish more of my people who read or submit questions on this website would share their passions! let's have some fun!! it's not all about rhinoplasty, restylane, and fat grafting (although that is a huge part of my life).

Thank you, Mysteryagain, for reading my "novel". I enjoyed writing it as much as you enjoyed reading it. It did take a very long time to learn to appreciate the small things, but once I did, I see most everything in a different light and have more peace in my life. And yes, I do LOVE animals and wish my husband would let me have more of them! :0)

cool marcy. marcy is my patient care liaison. thanks for contributing!!!

hello Marcy,
what a wonderfully uplifting post ,i feel you have the gift of kindness in your soul.
i so agree with many of your comments ,and my faith too has stood me through some very difficult times. the other thing which has stood 'my'test of time,is humour,through good times and bad,to laugh,usually at myself has been my salvation.
also as you mention,animal cruelty is abhorent.it breaks my heart.
i used to visit the Middle East quite often ,but because of their disregard for animals ,i no longer visit.i reckon it will take many years for some countries to have respect for the wildlife around us.?

abuse of every kind has always existed,but since we now live in a Global village,we hear so much more first hand,and its now possible for us to make a difference,albeit in many small ways.
i find myself warming to Dr Lam and his caring staff,and i,m sure i will indeed be meeting you all.
keep well and many blessings .

Charlie-
Thank you for the kind words. I am so glad that people are taking the time to read a genuine post. I really did pour "most" of my heart out into it and animal cruelty is one thing that I really cannot withstand. Before joining Dr. Lam's unmatchable, outstanding team, my dream was to be a veterinarian. I realized that I couldn't emotionally handle losing any of my "patients", so I felt I would enter a realm where I could help people and also indulge my love of animals by way of volunteer work. Abused animals suffer neglect even in shelters where they should be well taken care of- and it is usually due to inadequate staffing. Please, if you know of anyone who has the love, ability and time to share with homeless animals, encourage them to volunteer. It is very rewarding and something I enjoy dearly. Thank you again to all of you who have commented on my post. As you can see, I am VERY passionate about our little critters!

Love,
"Flipper"

to put a lighter note on this subject, i have uploaded all of my staff's new nicknames along with their older ones. as you might guess, marcy's new nickname is "flipper" which i like a lot better than "mack daddy". all of the staff and i just finished a nice meal and were planning to watch fireworks but it got rained out as a pre-july 4th event (that's our independence day for you Brits out there).

my sister has worked many years volunteering for the SPCA. she would take in dogs and i remember walking these 3 legged dogs in NYC for her when i visited. i couldn't get 3 feet without someone stopping to pet it. when i visited her a few years ago, she had taken in a beagle, Dodger, and after a family came in to check the dog out, she knew she had to keep him. if you want to see a photo of dodger, check out my recent blog on bodywork. he is wearing a special green shirt! he slept in my bed for 6 months while she was traveling and getting ready for her wedding in 2006.
good night,
sml (aka zohan: that's my new nickname after the new adam sandler movie)

Marcy, whoa... for a moment I thought that post was mine and not yours! I had the same thoughts and made the same decisions concerning (not) becoming a vet!
I see what you write and I could have written some of that stuff myself! It is so good finding "kindred spirits" in the most unexpected ways!

Thanks for the info on where to find the pics, Dr. Lam and congrats on the wonderful work you and your sister do helping animals

Oh, something I like to remind to animal lovers, so they tell other animal lovers... There are many sites on the net where you can just visit and click and the sponsors will give bowls of food / donations to shelters. If on top of it you buy stuff from those sites (and you can find sometimes awesome stuff of all types to give as gifts for all occasions or to ask for gifts from there ) you are helping animals (or the rainforest or other causes) even more.

I am mad I am so faraway geographically! I would love to meet you all!

If you ever are in Dallas, let us know!

Hi MysteryAgain-
Thank you for the kind words. I think anyone who loves animals is a super person- we are all very gentle! Also, I know about the site where you click to give a partial bowl of food. I've been doing it every day for about 10 years! It makes me feel good to know how many starving animals I have fed through the years. Please so visit us if you are ever in Dallas. It's hot here, but a neat place to visit! :0)

sounds nice.

What a great place this is! I've enjoyed reading about everyone's passions and just thought I'd share some of mine. First, my family. My 2 children (ages 6 and 2) bring me so much joy and teach me something new every day. They teach me about unconditional love. They teach me to always look for the best in others and they teach me to appreciate the simple pleasures in life. They always stop to notice a flower, a butterfly, even an interesting or special looking cloud in the sky. My husband and I feel so blessed to get to see the world through their eyes every day.

We also have two dogs (who were our babies before we had human babies) and they are so special to us! They are getting older and I feel so fortunate to have had these magnificent animals for 9 years. They are sweet and gentle with the kids and so smart! I love animals and I know my children love having them in their lives, too.

I'm also passionate about music. As a busy mom, I am always on the go and, over the years, have noticed that I don't have many hobbies. I like to scrapbook, but don't always have the time. I also like to read but sometimes it takes me weeks, even months to finish a book. But, music can be listened to almost anytime, anywhere. I finally got an iPod back in February (my husband teases me that I am so behind the times) and it has been so wonderful. I can listen to it with the ear phones or hooked up to my car stereo. My kids and I love to rock out to Jack Johnson, U2, Maroon 5 and Taylor Swift just to name a few. It always brightens my mood to hear a great song while driving or doing stuff around the house. Sometimes we just break into song and dance when one of our favorite songs comes on. Those are some of my favorite family memories - ones that include music. I think it is something that is very uplifting and can really help us release stress. I love some classical music, especially anything with violins. Pachelbel's Cannon is one of my all time favorites. I get goose bumps from head to toe when that song gets to the crescendo.

Another thing I've become passionate about is helping others. Even a few dollars can make a big difference and it's such a great feeling to help others achieve their goals. One of my favorite web sites is donorschoose.org (hope it's ok to post this here). If you haven't already heard about this, please check it out and pass it along to your friends. It's an amazing place where you can help students in high poverty areas get the supplies they need for their classrooms or special projects. I donated money for several projects and received the best package of photos and thank you notes from these amazing students and teachers. Talk about passionate! Some of these teachers are SO dedicated and determined to help their students. They are very inspiring.

Well, I didn't expect this to be so long! Thanks for letting me share my passions! I hope more people post here, too!

Joyfully,
Tracy

hi tracy,
i read all the comments on this site, believe it or not, and they mean the world to me when someone can take the time to share with us their passions and thoughts. I have no kids yet but look forward to having them in the future. I love helping people. My staff knows that we always help someone in need and they share my passion about this. Finally, I thought I would put the music I like here:

Coldplay, Keane, Leigh Nash, U2, Damien Rice (the older album, O), Death Cab for Cutie (not the new one. it sucks), Cocteau Twins (for you guys old enough to know what that is), Cowboy Junkies (ditto), the Killers, Luna, Mazzy Star, Morrissey/The Smiths, Sarah McLachlan, Sigur Rós, Franz Schubert (the original dude), Beethoven (Ludwig Van not Camper), Allison Moorer, the Jayhawks, Shania Twain (okay, obviously not cool but who cares), Aya, Chemical Brothers, Miguel Migs, Moby, Susie Suh, Tara MacLean, Ella Fitzgerald (okay, leave me alone), Ana Moura (cool Fado music from Portugal), Ibrahim Ferrer, La Oreja de Van Gogh (awesome Spanish pop from Spain), Shakira (before the hips don't lie and the English crap. I'm talking first two albums in Spanish.), Bonnie McKee, Carla Bruni (yes, the French president's wife), Dido, Jack Johnson, Janet Jackson (ol' school version), Justin Timberlake, Natalie Imbruglia (okay, another uncool selection), Nelly Furtado (hot, need I say more), Rachael Yamagata (ditto), Texas (awesome band. You have got to listen to this Scottish band if you have not heard them.), Joss Stone (first album), Sade, Bob Marley, the Beatles, Brandi Carlile, Bruce "the Boss" Springsteen, Carla Werner, CCR, the Cure, the Eagles, James Blunt (but sort of sick of his music now), Journey (yeah baby!), Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis (really just What's the Story Morning Glory? Nothing before or after.), Peter Gabriel, Ryan Adams.

Best,
SML