question: I want that first , that is my goal , because the journey itself is so legendary , the prize itself is worth the struggle . Along the way I can complete these smaller goals though always steadfast after the priority . And who knows what I 'll discover along the way and at the end .
Q: How would one describe the narrator 's actions toward this goal ?

answer: The narrator is determined .

question: " Oh , is that all ? " Gojyo asked dismissively , leaning forward so his chair legs hit the floor with a resounding clunk that failed to awaken the dozing monkey across the table from him .
Q: Why is Gojyo so sarcastic and skeptical here ?

answer: Gojyo believes more happened than what he was told .

question: Turns out that they 're going to have to perform open heart surgery to fix the problem . They scheduled the surgery for Tuesday the 2nd of September , and they 're letting him go right now . My stepmother and my aunt Janet are on their way to go get him right now , and as soon as I get out of work , I ' m going to go stop by his place and see him for a bit . And , I 'll be taking Tuesday off to be at the hospital . I hate hospitals . Gahhh ! ! !
Q: Why is the narrator feeling stressed and anxious ?

answer:
They have a family member facing a procedure .