I lost my nano. =(
frick on a mutha effin stick...
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Double D's
The pager days.
Stupid honors chemistry and Tran's off the wall exams.
The early Sunday morning 'my bf is cheating on me' confrontation, followed by being hit on by bums in downtown Seattle.
Cancer society walkathon -- good cause, yes. but somehow we all ended up chillin at Dennys.
Thaikorn in SoCal.
Crab cheese wontons. friend or foe?
Cleanliness --- us?
Countless pool games that have been won/lost due to default.
Getting our shit together slowly, but surely.
No, this isn't a Mastercard commercial.
What you said last nite:
'nancy, you're finally settling down. its not that you can't focus at work, its b/c you're finally committing and its freaking you out.'
Plain and simple. Just like that.
PS. I still hate you. lol~
Stupid honors chemistry and Tran's off the wall exams.
The early Sunday morning 'my bf is cheating on me' confrontation, followed by being hit on by bums in downtown Seattle.
Cancer society walkathon -- good cause, yes. but somehow we all ended up chillin at Dennys.
Thaikorn in SoCal.
Crab cheese wontons. friend or foe?
Cleanliness --- us?
Countless pool games that have been won/lost due to default.
Getting our shit together slowly, but surely.
No, this isn't a Mastercard commercial.
What you said last nite:
'nancy, you're finally settling down. its not that you can't focus at work, its b/c you're finally committing and its freaking you out.'
Plain and simple. Just like that.
PS. I still hate you. lol~
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
浪花一朵朵
我要你陪著我 看著那海龜水中游
慢慢的爬在沙灘上 數著浪花一朵朵
你不要害怕 你不會寂寞
我會一直陪在你的左右 讓你樂悠悠
日子一天一天過 我們會慢慢長大
我不管你懂不懂我在唱什麼 喔～
我知道有一天 啊你 一定會愛上我
因為我覺得我真的很不錯 喔～
時光匆匆匆匆流走 也也也不回頭 美女變成老太婆
哎喲 那那那那個時候 我我我我也也 已經是個糟老頭
啦啦～ 我們一起手牽手
啦啦～ 數著浪花一朵朵
Those are lyrics to this song that I thought was really cute back in college. Kristi lah, I know I annoyed you one too many times by singing it when we would walk to QFC? Ah, good times. =)
Anyhoo, the song is from the movie, 夏日的麼麼茶 [Summer Holiday]. Really cute rom-com that's set on an island in Malaysia. So why am I blogging about it? Har har, I'm heading there (well, near there) in September!
Originally, the plan was to head to Phuket, but since we were all on freakin standby, we just picked another island to go to.
Langkawi, I'ma (plus 9 others) coming!!!
Yes, I'm a beach whore~
慢慢的爬在沙灘上 數著浪花一朵朵
你不要害怕 你不會寂寞
我會一直陪在你的左右 讓你樂悠悠
日子一天一天過 我們會慢慢長大
我不管你懂不懂我在唱什麼 喔～
我知道有一天 啊你 一定會愛上我
因為我覺得我真的很不錯 喔～
時光匆匆匆匆流走 也也也不回頭 美女變成老太婆
哎喲 那那那那個時候 我我我我也也 已經是個糟老頭
啦啦～ 我們一起手牽手
啦啦～ 數著浪花一朵朵
Those are lyrics to this song that I thought was really cute back in college. Kristi lah, I know I annoyed you one too many times by singing it when we would walk to QFC? Ah, good times. =)
Anyhoo, the song is from the movie, 夏日的麼麼茶 [Summer Holiday]. Really cute rom-com that's set on an island in Malaysia. So why am I blogging about it? Har har, I'm heading there (well, near there) in September!
Originally, the plan was to head to Phuket, but since we were all on freakin standby, we just picked another island to go to.
Langkawi, I'ma (plus 9 others) coming!!!
Yes, I'm a beach whore~
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Squirrel!
On a whim, I caught UP last Friday nite. This (amongst many others) was one of the Summer movies I've been anticipating. Pixar NEVER fails and it was delight to see it in 3D (a first for me as well).
Before the movie actually started, we were treated to a short clip called [Partly Cloudly]. 2 words: too cute!
Back to UP... I teared up not once, but twice. Damn you Pixar! I have a pretty good feeling this movie will win a couple of academy awards later this year.
So yeah, simply put, I 'heart' UP!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
He Said, She Said IV
[Warning: Parental discretion is advised]
He said: TITTTSSS!
She said: COCCCK!
He said: Wuddup mo fucken tittts!
She said: I could use some *bleep* about now...
Yes, this is how they've been greeting each other.
Turrets? Sadly, no.
Unusual? Yes.
Perverted? Duh.
Getting old? Psh, never!
He said: TITTTSSS!
She said: COCCCK!
He said: Wuddup mo fucken tittts!
She said: I could use some *bleep* about now...
Yes, this is how they've been greeting each other.
Turrets? Sadly, no.
Unusual? Yes.
Perverted? Duh.
Getting old? Psh, never!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Stop, Drop and Roll II
EARTHQUAKE!!!
So here I am, sitting in the living room surfing the net while my roommate watches a movie on her laptop. The house dog is being her usually 'la-di-la' self and plops on the couch next to her owner to snooze.
[the ground starts shaking...]
WTF, I thought animals were suppose to sense these sort of things? Sadly, just another 'pretty' face.
Tsk~
So here I am, sitting in the living room surfing the net while my roommate watches a movie on her laptop. The house dog is being her usually 'la-di-la' self and plops on the couch next to her owner to snooze.
[the ground starts shaking...]
WTF, I thought animals were suppose to sense these sort of things? Sadly, just another 'pretty' face.
Tsk~
Friday, July 24, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
[Really][Good].....[Not][!]
People here need to define words better.
The team went out to dinner last nite at this not really fancy seafood place called "Really Good Seafood Restuarant". I'm serious, the place is called "Really Good..." and its suppose to be one of the best restaurants in town too!
Food: 3 out of 5 stars
Deco: 2 out of 5 stars
Service: 3.5 out of 5 stars
The final bill for 9 folks? US$1000.
WTF.
The team went out to dinner last nite at this not really fancy seafood place called "Really Good Seafood Restuarant". I'm serious, the place is called "Really Good..." and its suppose to be one of the best restaurants in town too!
Food: 3 out of 5 stars
Deco: 2 out of 5 stars
Service: 3.5 out of 5 stars
The final bill for 9 folks? US$1000.
WTF.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Hush
The silence is deafening -- seriously.
The missing words, the glance that says millions, the sigh that can shatter a window...
Speak now or forever hold your peace.
---
On a more depressing note: plucked a gray hair this morning... sigh~
Plus, CM is in town for the next couple of days.
Dinner + HORECA visit tonite. Sheeeeit~
The missing words, the glance that says millions, the sigh that can shatter a window...
Speak now or forever hold your peace.
---
On a more depressing note: plucked a gray hair this morning... sigh~
Plus, CM is in town for the next couple of days.
Dinner + HORECA visit tonite. Sheeeeit~
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Kawai 2003
#&$(#$#(*$&#@)#*&#$&#$&
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Not looking forward to tomorrow at all. Mentally preparing myself for the longest week ever(since my last longest week).
Over and out.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Tick, Tock
Once upon a time, when I was at JWT, whenever I looked at the time and saw that it was 8pm, I would think "oh, I still have 4-5 hours of working time left!" Now that I'm on the client side, its very rare that this happens -- until now.
Who's the culprit? Central Marketing + Company Day Event. (*$#&)(!#()$*
Anyhoo....
Who's the culprit? Central Marketing + Company Day Event. (*$#&)(!#()$*
Anyhoo....
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Stop, Drop and Roll!
I am an earthquake survivor baby!
Taiwan got rattled last nite -- 6.3 on the richter scale! I'm reading the news and no casualties, whew~
---
So every morning when I wake up, the hardest thing I have to decide is what to wear for work. It's not like I'm back in advertising where I can just throw on a pair of jeans (no jeans Mon-Thurs), t-shirt and flip flops. Hmm, sounds like I'm going to Starbucks eh?
This morning, I literally had a staring contest with my closet. I stared that sucker up, up, down, down, left, left, right, right (contra code anyone?) and ennie, mennie, miney, moed which outfit to wear. The woes of working in corporate taiwan.
Taiwan got rattled last nite -- 6.3 on the richter scale! I'm reading the news and no casualties, whew~
---
So every morning when I wake up, the hardest thing I have to decide is what to wear for work. It's not like I'm back in advertising where I can just throw on a pair of jeans (no jeans Mon-Thurs), t-shirt and flip flops. Hmm, sounds like I'm going to Starbucks eh?
This morning, I literally had a staring contest with my closet. I stared that sucker up, up, down, down, left, left, right, right (contra code anyone?) and ennie, mennie, miney, moed which outfit to wear. The woes of working in corporate taiwan.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Boo-boo
I have multiple boo-boos. Some asshole fender bendered me on the way to work today. No cuts, no blood, no stitches... just hella bruised up from falling over.
I just wanna wrap salonpas all over my body and/or slather on bengay. Doesn't that sound wonderful?
On a different note, I can cross Taroko Gorge off my list! Next stop: le beach!
I just wanna wrap salonpas all over my body and/or slather on bengay. Doesn't that sound wonderful?
On a different note, I can cross Taroko Gorge off my list! Next stop: le beach!
Thursday, July 09, 2009
He Said, She Said III
He said: this one you is for you
She said: hmm
He said: just say the word...
---
She later surfed the web and did a lil research of her own.
Conclusion: mutha fucker.
She said: hmm
He said: just say the word...
---
She later surfed the web and did a lil research of her own.
Conclusion: mutha fucker.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Monday, July 06, 2009
He Said, She Said II
He said: What do you think?
She said: I think you already know.
He said: Well?
---
She said: I know you can do better.
He said: Hmm...
She said: I know you can...
She said: I think you already know.
He said: Well?
---
She said: I know you can do better.
He said: Hmm...
She said: I know you can...
Sunday, July 05, 2009
This is Sparta!
My head hurts (literally).
Went paintballin for the first time ever and as I did a commando crawl move to capture the flag (I was so far away that I couldn't even see the damn thing), some mutha effer on the opposite team kept blastin my unprotected head.
Splat! Splat!
Someone freakin cover me!
Splat! Splat!
Fuck it, I'm retreating.
Splat!
Sigh~
I think I would be the first to die at war.
Went paintballin for the first time ever and as I did a commando crawl move to capture the flag (I was so far away that I couldn't even see the damn thing), some mutha effer on the opposite team kept blastin my unprotected head.
Splat! Splat!
Someone freakin cover me!
Splat! Splat!
Fuck it, I'm retreating.
Splat!
Sigh~
I think I would be the first to die at war.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
He Said, She Said
She said: it's just how it is.
He said: but...
She said: what else is there to do/say?
---
She said: doesn't matter whats been said or done -- cause i know.
He said: but...
She said: [smiles and nods] i know.
He said: but...
She said: what else is there to do/say?
---
She said: doesn't matter whats been said or done -- cause i know.
He said: but...
She said: [smiles and nods] i know.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Purity!!
The following was a winner at the 2007 Sundance Festival.
Rotten tomatoes gave it a 82% on the tomatometer, calling it "smart, original, and horiffically funny..."
What do I think?
Hmm~
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Dawn: Vagina dentata! It's what inside's me. The doctor said so. A hero has to come and conquer them!
---
Dawn: You can't.
Ryan: Do you want me to stop?
Dawn: No.
Ryan: Good.
Dawn: But they'll get you.
Ryan: Who?
Dawn: The teeth.
Ryan: Come on.
Dawn: Seriously.
Ryan: No, no, look. I'm conquering them. See? Yeah, I'm the hero.
---
Dawn: [after having sex with Ryan] I can't believe you're still alive!
---
Seriously!?? Winner at Sundance? 82% on the tomatometer?? Seriously!?!?
I do have to admit that I did laugh a lot throughout the film. Not because of the breakthrough acting or compelling script, but the corny writing, the campy music and the overall stupidty.
I bet at the brainstorming session, people just spewed out random words (girl, myth, death, virgin, sex, teeth, nuclear plant, hero...) and one idiot went EUREKA! and goes 'I have the perfect movie idea! Let's make a movie about a blonde teenage girl that believes in saving herself till marriage but is unaware that she has teeth in her hoo-hoo and when guys force themselves on her, her vagina will bite the penis off and in order to have a happy ending she needs to find a hero that will conquer her special deformity...'
[throws fist up in the air and yells "boo yah bitches!]
Rotten tomatoes gave it a 82% on the tomatometer, calling it "smart, original, and horiffically funny..."
What do I think?
Hmm~
---
Dawn: Vagina dentata! It's what inside's me. The doctor said so. A hero has to come and conquer them!
---
Dawn: You can't.
Ryan: Do you want me to stop?
Dawn: No.
Ryan: Good.
Dawn: But they'll get you.
Ryan: Who?
Dawn: The teeth.
Ryan: Come on.
Dawn: Seriously.
Ryan: No, no, look. I'm conquering them. See? Yeah, I'm the hero.
---
Dawn: [after having sex with Ryan] I can't believe you're still alive!
---
Seriously!?? Winner at Sundance? 82% on the tomatometer?? Seriously!?!?
I do have to admit that I did laugh a lot throughout the film. Not because of the breakthrough acting or compelling script, but the corny writing, the campy music and the overall stupidty.
I bet at the brainstorming session, people just spewed out random words (girl, myth, death, virgin, sex, teeth, nuclear plant, hero...) and one idiot went EUREKA! and goes 'I have the perfect movie idea! Let's make a movie about a blonde teenage girl that believes in saving herself till marriage but is unaware that she has teeth in her hoo-hoo and when guys force themselves on her, her vagina will bite the penis off and in order to have a happy ending she needs to find a hero that will conquer her special deformity...'
[throws fist up in the air and yells "boo yah bitches!]
Bueller?
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop to look around once in a while you could miss it.
~From the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off
~From the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Enlightenment
Cheryl is like buddha. A simple sentence/statement somewhat changed my perspective on the Taiwanese race.
What did Cheryl-dha say?
"Taiwanese guys aren't that bad... they'll drive you to work in the mornings."
[insert a ray of light + chimes + hallelujah]
If any other person had said this, I'd probably just roll my eyes and said "whatever~", but b/c Cheryl is semi-American with A LOCAL GUY, it made me think.
Yeah, I'm easily influenced and the response that my friends gave were -- hmm, it was more like a laugh than an actual word. [shrug]
---
Quote of the day to go with this post:
Carpe Diem!
-- Horace
What did Cheryl-dha say?
"Taiwanese guys aren't that bad... they'll drive you to work in the mornings."
[insert a ray of light + chimes + hallelujah]
If any other person had said this, I'd probably just roll my eyes and said "whatever~", but b/c Cheryl is semi-American with A LOCAL GUY, it made me think.
Yeah, I'm easily influenced and the response that my friends gave were -- hmm, it was more like a laugh than an actual word. [shrug]
---
Quote of the day to go with this post:
Carpe Diem!
-- Horace
Thursday, June 18, 2009
A Quote A Day....
"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can."
~ Unknown
~ Unknown
Dependent ... on coffee
Can't function in the morning without coffee.
Went to 7-11 for my cup of joe. Cashier was very animate about a current promotion going on said a bunch of big words that didn't really register with my non caffeniated brain.
I picked up a couple of words here and there 'buy one get one free... free Gaspard et Lisa doll... NT$130' I did a quick mental calculation in my head '1 cup = 40 bucks, 2 = 80 bucks, that stupid, but semi cute doll, 50 bucks... sure why not'.
What was the actual promotion?
Buy a coffee certificate for NT320 (8 coupons) and you'll get the 9th coffee free plus a Gaspard et Lisa doll.
I felt duped by 7-11. Sigh~ And to think I used to be in advertising...
Went to 7-11 for my cup of joe. Cashier was very animate about a current promotion going on said a bunch of big words that didn't really register with my non caffeniated brain.
I picked up a couple of words here and there 'buy one get one free... free Gaspard et Lisa doll... NT$130' I did a quick mental calculation in my head '1 cup = 40 bucks, 2 = 80 bucks, that stupid, but semi cute doll, 50 bucks... sure why not'.
What was the actual promotion?
Buy a coffee certificate for NT320 (8 coupons) and you'll get the 9th coffee free plus a Gaspard et Lisa doll.
I felt duped by 7-11. Sigh~ And to think I used to be in advertising...
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Empty
After a string of non stop visitors since December + me going home for a couple of weeks + my mom going back home tonite -- I feel ... [empty] Lol~
I hate it when this happens. I'm pretty independent here, but whenever someone from the states visits, I subconsciously get attached b/c it totally reminds me of home and its all very 'puppies and butterflies'. So now that everyone is gone, I'm going through this period of [emptiness].
Bah~
I hate it when this happens. I'm pretty independent here, but whenever someone from the states visits, I subconsciously get attached b/c it totally reminds me of home and its all very 'puppies and butterflies'. So now that everyone is gone, I'm going through this period of [emptiness].
Bah~
Randomness
I did this back in 2005. i need more coffee
I'm wondering how different my answers are now.
I Live: with 2 locals and a dog with a bladder control issue
I Work: b/c I would die of boredom if I didn't
I Talk: big
I Wish: for world peace
I Enjoy: the simple things in life
I Look: ghetto fobulous
I Find: money in my pant pockets sometimes
I Smell: a mixture of hugo boss perfume that everyone was spritzing earlier
I Listen: when I want to
I Hide: food in my drawers
I pray: when I see road kill
I Walk: like an american
I Write: for my own entertainment
I See: things differently than those around me
I Sing: like a rock star
I Laugh: at stupid shit
I Can: be forgetful at times
I Watch: out for my friends
I Learn: by doing
I dream: of traveling the world
I Want: coffee right now
I Cry: when smoke gets in my eyes
I Burn: while doing yoga
I Read: somewhat trashy romance novels that are later made into not so great movies
I Love: food
I Sometimes: reminisce about the good ol times
I Touch: a lot of things
I Hurt: when I hit my head on something hard
I Fear: things that go bump in the nite
I Hope: for that one fine day
I Break: for kit kats
I Eat: lots of meat
I Quit: when the fat lady sings
I Breathe: 2nd hand smoke
I Drink: like a fish
I Save: less than I should
I Hug: the house dog with the bladder control issue
I Meditate: rarely cuz I just end up falling asleep
I Play: not enough
I Miss: you guys
I hold: for no one
I Forgive: Britney Spears for her 'what the fuck was she thinkin' phase. She won me back with Circus
I Drive: like a bad ass
I Have: gas
I Don't: like liars
I Made: my wish list even longer
I Kiss: celebrities in my dreams (matt le blanc has a reoccuring role)
I Believe: Transformers 2 will be awesome!
I Owe: Cheryl Davidoff numbers
I Feel: lost
I Know: good things are ahead
I Wonder: about this inferno called Taiwan...
I'm wondering how different my answers are now.
I Live: with 2 locals and a dog with a bladder control issue
I Work: b/c I would die of boredom if I didn't
I Talk: big
I Wish: for world peace
I Enjoy: the simple things in life
I Look: ghetto fobulous
I Find: money in my pant pockets sometimes
I Smell: a mixture of hugo boss perfume that everyone was spritzing earlier
I Listen: when I want to
I Hide: food in my drawers
I pray: when I see road kill
I Walk: like an american
I Write: for my own entertainment
I See: things differently than those around me
I Sing: like a rock star
I Laugh: at stupid shit
I Can: be forgetful at times
I Watch: out for my friends
I Learn: by doing
I dream: of traveling the world
I Want: coffee right now
I Cry: when smoke gets in my eyes
I Burn: while doing yoga
I Read: somewhat trashy romance novels that are later made into not so great movies
I Love: food
I Sometimes: reminisce about the good ol times
I Touch: a lot of things
I Hurt: when I hit my head on something hard
I Fear: things that go bump in the nite
I Hope: for that one fine day
I Break: for kit kats
I Eat: lots of meat
I Quit: when the fat lady sings
I Breathe: 2nd hand smoke
I Drink: like a fish
I Save: less than I should
I Hug: the house dog with the bladder control issue
I Meditate: rarely cuz I just end up falling asleep
I Play: not enough
I Miss: you guys
I hold: for no one
I Forgive: Britney Spears for her 'what the fuck was she thinkin' phase. She won me back with Circus
I Drive: like a bad ass
I Have: gas
I Don't: like liars
I Made: my wish list even longer
I Kiss: celebrities in my dreams (matt le blanc has a reoccuring role)
I Believe: Transformers 2 will be awesome!
I Owe: Cheryl Davidoff numbers
I Feel: lost
I Know: good things are ahead
I Wonder: about this inferno called Taiwan...
Habits
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit.
-- Aristotle.
Damnit, I wish I had that habit!
-- Aristotle.
Damnit, I wish I had that habit!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Takin a break
Exhausted from a number things...
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Work like you don't need the money.
Love like you've never been hurt.
Dance like nobody's watching.
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Work like you don't need the money.
Love like you've never been hurt.
Dance like nobody's watching.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Numbers Game
810 vs 550
Yeah, despite getting the warm and fuzzies, I know its not meant to be. Sigh~ Twas a real beauty tho.
Yeah, despite getting the warm and fuzzies, I know its not meant to be. Sigh~ Twas a real beauty tho.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Last Call
Misconception amongst friends is a total mood killer.
Sigh~
能做什麼? 能說什麼? Absolutely nothing.
People tend to see what they want to see, hear what they want to hear and in the process, lose the overall bigger picture. So much for communication eh? The irony of it all~ [chuckle]
Is it really a Taiwanese thing? Is it an ABC thing? Yes, no, maybe so? It's a lame excuse b/c in the end, people are people.
I'm shrugging it off. Whatever.
[台灣人]真的想太多ㄟ...
Sigh~
能做什麼? 能說什麼? Absolutely nothing.
People tend to see what they want to see, hear what they want to hear and in the process, lose the overall bigger picture. So much for communication eh? The irony of it all~ [chuckle]
Is it really a Taiwanese thing? Is it an ABC thing? Yes, no, maybe so? It's a lame excuse b/c in the end, people are people.
I'm shrugging it off. Whatever.
[台灣人]真的想太多ㄟ...
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
這就是優秀的SAD...
I met up with 小梅 for lunch today.
小梅: [電話] 妳在那?
我: 我在你前面啊
小梅: [往後看...]
我: o.O'
跟小米腸一樣笨... sigh~
小梅: [電話] 妳在那?
我: 我在你前面啊
小梅: [往後看...]
我: o.O'
跟小米腸一樣笨... sigh~
Monday, June 08, 2009
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Hmm...
Tien should start writing copy for fortune cookies.
[...career driven and forever single...]
Dude, if you get married next year or whenever and leave me all alone, I will hunt you down.
[...career driven and forever single...]
Dude, if you get married next year or whenever and leave me all alone, I will hunt you down.
Yoda-ism
Sunday mornings are totally meant for staying in bed and not having a care in the world.
I met up with Luke last nite. Great guy. We're both from Washington State and I found him to be oddly comfortable even though it was the first time we met. After the movie (Terminator sucked), I took him to my one of my favorite spots in town -- the ferris wheel in Nei Hu.
We were walking around and he asked if I was soul searching. I looked at him with a puzzled expression, smiled and said 'I think so...'
TBC...
I met up with Luke last nite. Great guy. We're both from Washington State and I found him to be oddly comfortable even though it was the first time we met. After the movie (Terminator sucked), I took him to my one of my favorite spots in town -- the ferris wheel in Nei Hu.
We were walking around and he asked if I was soul searching. I looked at him with a puzzled expression, smiled and said 'I think so...'
TBC...
Friday, June 05, 2009
TGIF
Its Friday. My first day back on the job after being 'quarantined' at home all week.
I asked my boss if we have to come in tomorrow to make up for dragon boat festival. She said 'of course not, we are imperial.'
Awesome.
I read Fanny's blog entry about popcorn -- I think might do that tonite. I rented a dvd yesterday (its been almost a year since my last rental) and I'm lookin forward to being a couch potato. Not really a popcorn fan tho -- maybe I'll get a tub of ice cream instead. Yum~
Other random tidbits:
1) Wii fit age: 26
2) Signed up for my company's shareplan
3) Took Mac II out for a spin. Foldable bikes are not meant for speed. Sigh~
4) Been waking up 6:39am every single freakin day since I've been back. I wonder what that means...
I asked my boss if we have to come in tomorrow to make up for dragon boat festival. She said 'of course not, we are imperial.'
Awesome.
I read Fanny's blog entry about popcorn -- I think might do that tonite. I rented a dvd yesterday (its been almost a year since my last rental) and I'm lookin forward to being a couch potato. Not really a popcorn fan tho -- maybe I'll get a tub of ice cream instead. Yum~
Other random tidbits:
1) Wii fit age: 26
2) Signed up for my company's shareplan
3) Took Mac II out for a spin. Foldable bikes are not meant for speed. Sigh~
4) Been waking up 6:39am every single freakin day since I've been back. I wonder what that means...
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Can't Sleep, Clown'll Eat Me
Dreamt about vampires last nite. I woke up and couldn't go back sleep.
Must've been b/c I watched Twlight couple days ago. Yeah, totally scary movie...
Weird.
Must've been b/c I watched Twlight couple days ago. Yeah, totally scary movie...
Weird.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Acceptance
Are cultural differences barriers?
Is being close a hazzard?
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I believe throughout the years, I've become less cynical and more hopeful. Its odd what time can do to a person -- I don't think people necessarily change, but the way we think of them do. And when it does, its usually negative, at least for me.
I hung out with Tien this time back and she noted how she loved that I haven't changed. It's a great compliment and its right back at her too. In fact, everyone that I hung out with are still the same. What can I say about them? Damn over achievers, workaholics, down to earth, awesome people.
I actually found myself being the observer -- which is funny cuz I've known these folks for 10+ years. I realized why after all these years we're still close. That even though I'm in the motherland, I drunk dial some of them. Or I try to call every God's day. Or I'll call to bitch and moan about stupid high school shit.
Generous and loyal. (to those we care about)
Accepting those for who they are. (b/c of love)
It all sounds so simple, but not all are like this. But I've found the one's closest to me or the friends that I trust the most, possess those traits (amongst others).
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Back to the top.
I learned today that I can't treat people here like I do back home. There's the misconceptions, the lost in translation, the hidden emotions, the need for 'face'. I told Kristi it's a bit discouraging. She replied: It's just cultural differences. Touche~
As for closeness, here's a quote from Grey's that sums it up:
At the end of the day, when it comes down to it, all we really want is to be close to somebody. So this thing, where we all keep our distance and pretend not to care about each other, is usually a load of bull. So we pick and choose who we want to remain close to, and once we've chosen those people, we tend to stick close by. No matter how much we hurt them, the people that are still with you at the end of the day - those are the ones worth keeping. And sure, sometimes close can be too close. But sometimes, that invasion of personal space, it can be exactly what you need.
Is being close a hazzard?
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I believe throughout the years, I've become less cynical and more hopeful. Its odd what time can do to a person -- I don't think people necessarily change, but the way we think of them do. And when it does, its usually negative, at least for me.
I hung out with Tien this time back and she noted how she loved that I haven't changed. It's a great compliment and its right back at her too. In fact, everyone that I hung out with are still the same. What can I say about them? Damn over achievers, workaholics, down to earth, awesome people.
I actually found myself being the observer -- which is funny cuz I've known these folks for 10+ years. I realized why after all these years we're still close. That even though I'm in the motherland, I drunk dial some of them. Or I try to call every God's day. Or I'll call to bitch and moan about stupid high school shit.
Generous and loyal. (to those we care about)
Accepting those for who they are. (b/c of love)
It all sounds so simple, but not all are like this. But I've found the one's closest to me or the friends that I trust the most, possess those traits (amongst others).
---
Back to the top.
I learned today that I can't treat people here like I do back home. There's the misconceptions, the lost in translation, the hidden emotions, the need for 'face'. I told Kristi it's a bit discouraging. She replied: It's just cultural differences. Touche~
As for closeness, here's a quote from Grey's that sums it up:
At the end of the day, when it comes down to it, all we really want is to be close to somebody. So this thing, where we all keep our distance and pretend not to care about each other, is usually a load of bull. So we pick and choose who we want to remain close to, and once we've chosen those people, we tend to stick close by. No matter how much we hurt them, the people that are still with you at the end of the day - those are the ones worth keeping. And sure, sometimes close can be too close. But sometimes, that invasion of personal space, it can be exactly what you need.
Mistaken Identities
I had dinner with my mom earlier.
Our convo:
Me: Hey mom, my friend Soo is going to be in town next week. You've met her before.
Mom: Oh? Which one is she?
Me: She's the shrink... She came to eat at the restaurant last year with Kristi, Kei and her bf, Danny. She's Korean.
Mom: Korean? No, she's Chinese. I remember talking to her in Chinese.
Me: Um, no, she's Korean. Did she reply when you talked to her in Chinese?
Mom: Or maybe I talked to her in English... Oh, now I remember! She came in couple months ago.
Me: Soo? Soo came in to eat? Are you sure?
Mom: Yes, she came in. She said she was your high school friend and her eyes used to be small, but now she has double eyelids.
Me: o.O That's not Soo, that's Sharon.
Mom: Oh....
Me: Sigh~
Our convo:
Me: Hey mom, my friend Soo is going to be in town next week. You've met her before.
Mom: Oh? Which one is she?
Me: She's the shrink... She came to eat at the restaurant last year with Kristi, Kei and her bf, Danny. She's Korean.
Mom: Korean? No, she's Chinese. I remember talking to her in Chinese.
Me: Um, no, she's Korean. Did she reply when you talked to her in Chinese?
Mom: Or maybe I talked to her in English... Oh, now I remember! She came in couple months ago.
Me: Soo? Soo came in to eat? Are you sure?
Mom: Yes, she came in. She said she was your high school friend and her eyes used to be small, but now she has double eyelids.
Me: o.O That's not Soo, that's Sharon.
Mom: Oh....
Me: Sigh~
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Monday, June 01, 2009
Senses
A scent. A glance. A touch. A sound.
It's amazing how little it takes for something forgotten to be familiar again.
Fruitvale bart. Bought my bart ticket and glanced up -- Powderface. Memories of meeting there after work with Shirley and Amanda so we could carpool back to the house came at an instant. Looked away with a smile.
Moved on.
1998 Honda Civic. Passenger seat still squeaks. Windsheild washer still stinks. After all these years, the driver seat still feels like its mine.
Ride? Smooth.
It's amazing how little it takes for something forgotten to be familiar again.
Fruitvale bart. Bought my bart ticket and glanced up -- Powderface. Memories of meeting there after work with Shirley and Amanda so we could carpool back to the house came at an instant. Looked away with a smile.
Moved on.
1998 Honda Civic. Passenger seat still squeaks. Windsheild washer still stinks. After all these years, the driver seat still feels like its mine.
Ride? Smooth.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
H1N1
I am a quarantine survivor!
So my sore throat kinda freaked out my roommates so I went to the local hospital to get it checked out. Guy at the desk completely freaked out at me, saying how I couldn't leave and how I needed to compile to procedures. Freaked out dude, take a chill pill yO.
They took some blood samples and cotton swapped my throat and proceeded to move me into a private room. After 3 protocol phone calls from the health department, 3 check ups from the nurses, answering the same questions X amount of times, staring out the window, playing around with the stethascope, snooping around the cabinets, adjusting my bed position 5 times and almost 10 hours later, my blood results came back negative for H1N1.
Yeah, I wanted to shove my non H1N1 foot up someone's ass...
So my sore throat kinda freaked out my roommates so I went to the local hospital to get it checked out. Guy at the desk completely freaked out at me, saying how I couldn't leave and how I needed to compile to procedures. Freaked out dude, take a chill pill yO.
They took some blood samples and cotton swapped my throat and proceeded to move me into a private room. After 3 protocol phone calls from the health department, 3 check ups from the nurses, answering the same questions X amount of times, staring out the window, playing around with the stethascope, snooping around the cabinets, adjusting my bed position 5 times and almost 10 hours later, my blood results came back negative for H1N1.
Yeah, I wanted to shove my non H1N1 foot up someone's ass...
Update III
Woke up at a decent hour -- 11am, I think
Went to Supermall
Supermall kinda still sucks
Went up to Greenlake to meet up with the Wakabayashi's for some fish n chips
Walked around the lake
Saw folks swimming in the lake -- crazy
Saw folks kayaking -- damnit, should've gone there earlier
Saw folks playing volleyball, softball, frisbee, soccer and bball -- Wednesday afternoons at the park rocks!
Met up with Stephanie after fish n chips
A wave a sadness as I dropped the Wakabay's off at their car
Driving back on the 5 at nite is still pretty spectacular
Went to GD at 11am
Had lunch
Dad dropped me off at the airport
Window seat sucks
Fell asleep watching Rocknrollin, The Day the Earth Stood Still and Doubt
Rewatched Me & Marely and Hairspray
Turbulence -- skipped the meal
Macdonalds at Narita airport
Experienced sore throat
Back in the motherland
Went to Supermall
Supermall kinda still sucks
Went up to Greenlake to meet up with the Wakabayashi's for some fish n chips
Walked around the lake
Saw folks swimming in the lake -- crazy
Saw folks kayaking -- damnit, should've gone there earlier
Saw folks playing volleyball, softball, frisbee, soccer and bball -- Wednesday afternoons at the park rocks!
Met up with Stephanie after fish n chips
A wave a sadness as I dropped the Wakabay's off at their car
Driving back on the 5 at nite is still pretty spectacular
Went to GD at 11am
Had lunch
Dad dropped me off at the airport
Window seat sucks
Fell asleep watching Rocknrollin, The Day the Earth Stood Still and Doubt
Rewatched Me & Marely and Hairspray
Turbulence -- skipped the meal
Macdonalds at Narita airport
Experienced sore throat
Back in the motherland
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Update II
Woke up late
Found Danny in an awkward sleeping position -- snoring
Returned shitty red car back to Avis
Took bart into the city
I hate bart
Met up with Marlow on 24th and Mission
Ate much needed Mexican
Caught up with Marlow within 30 mins
Took bart back to SFO
Delayed at San Bruno stop -- I hate bart
Ran through a shopping mall to get back to Danny's place so he could drive me to SFO
Got to the airport at 2:30pm -- flight was at 3pm
Jackie and Dad picked me up at Seatac
Ate dinner with family at Claim Jumpers
Drove up to UW for some kareoke with Kei, Kristi, Jun, Maura and some Japanese dude
Took sleeping pills
Woke at up at 1pm -- missed balling with the boys at Mercer Island
Shopped at Westfield
Played mah jong with Jon, Aunt Susan and Uncle Ching Fu...lost 4 bucks
Took 1 sleeping pill -- shit didn't work
Wii-ed from 2am till 3am
Woke up to Tien's call at 10am... No, I didn't call you at 8am
Lunch with Dennis, Aunt Susan and Uncle Ching Fu at a korean place
Costco stop with Mom and Jackie in the afternoon
Shopped at Westfield ... again ...
Chiptoles for dinner
Law & Order SVU still rocks
Will & Grace + Scrubs reruns will always rock
Contemplating if I should take sleeping pills tonite...
Found Danny in an awkward sleeping position -- snoring
Returned shitty red car back to Avis
Took bart into the city
I hate bart
Met up with Marlow on 24th and Mission
Ate much needed Mexican
Caught up with Marlow within 30 mins
Took bart back to SFO
Delayed at San Bruno stop -- I hate bart
Ran through a shopping mall to get back to Danny's place so he could drive me to SFO
Got to the airport at 2:30pm -- flight was at 3pm
Jackie and Dad picked me up at Seatac
Ate dinner with family at Claim Jumpers
Drove up to UW for some kareoke with Kei, Kristi, Jun, Maura and some Japanese dude
Took sleeping pills
Woke at up at 1pm -- missed balling with the boys at Mercer Island
Shopped at Westfield
Played mah jong with Jon, Aunt Susan and Uncle Ching Fu...lost 4 bucks
Took 1 sleeping pill -- shit didn't work
Wii-ed from 2am till 3am
Woke up to Tien's call at 10am... No, I didn't call you at 8am
Lunch with Dennis, Aunt Susan and Uncle Ching Fu at a korean place
Costco stop with Mom and Jackie in the afternoon
Shopped at Westfield ... again ...
Chiptoles for dinner
Law & Order SVU still rocks
Will & Grace + Scrubs reruns will always rock
Contemplating if I should take sleeping pills tonite...
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Update I
Updating y'all twitter style.
Arrived in Seattle
Called everyone to let them know I was in town
Made plans to meet up with Kristi and Kei
Fell asleep and did not meet up with Kristi and Kei
Went to the movies instead with Tracy and Jackie
Sharon called before the movie started
Made plans to meet up afterwards
Took sleeping pills at 11pm and ended up waking up at 1pm
Needless to say, missed Sharon's call and did not meet up
Went shopping for a dress at Westfield
Bought a dress within 30 mins
Met up with Kristi and Kei for dinner at Fuji Sushi
Saw Jun and Nomitai-ers after dinner
Met up with Tien at Queen Anne after crepes with Kristi and Kei
Lunch with Mom and Jackie at Old Country Buffet
Visited Aunt Susan and Uncle Ching Fu
Saw Dennis and his newly shaved head -- scary
Had dinner with Josh and Anna at Claim Jumpers
Forgot to take sleeping pills and tossed and turned for most of the nite
10:30am flight to SFO
Perry picked me up in his S2000
Went with Perry to get this blood tested
Had Pho in Oakland
Cruised Oakland Hills
Cruised the ghettos
Took Fruitvale Bart back to SF
Took Bart back to San Bruno
Met up with Danny
Dinner with Danny at San Mateo
Watched How I Met Your Mother at Danny's place
Met up with Danny's friend Colin for late nite snack
Played pool with Colin and Danny in San Mateo
Freakishly good at pool when jet lagged
Dim sum with Danny at Koi Palace in Daly City
Picked up Pontiac Solstice at Avis
Thanks Ed, at Avis, for giving me the shitty Pontiac instead of the Ford Focus
Used Danny's GPS system to head up to Livermore
Got lost exactly 30 secs into the drive
GPS lost connection mid way
Good thing I also wrote down the directions from Google map
Stopped by Starbucks for coffee
Found out Wamu system is down, can't use my debit card
Arrived at McGrail Vineyards 10 mins late
Just in time tho to see Amanda and Jason saying their 'I do's'
Whew~
Saw Jon Fong
Saw Will and Shirley and baby Madison (not theirs)
Saw Aunt Judy and Uncle Alfred
Saw a bunch of other people whose names I don't remember
Met Melanie and her sister Tracy
Met people at table 24 but can't recall their names for the life of me
Open bar was a great for keeping warm, too bad I had to drive
GPS lost ENTIRE connection on way back into SF
Called Marlow for help
Parked shitty red car next to sleeping bums
Met up with Tien, Mi Ryung and Debby at a club on Mission
Tien, Mi Ryung and Debbby made fun of me for wearing tennis shoes with my dress
[whatever... its more convenient to run away from the bums]
Realized for the nth time this year that I am too old for this shit
GPS completely failed on me
Called Tracy for directions back to San Bruno
Got a parking spot in front of Danny's building
Got lost in Danny's building
Spent 10 mins finding his unit...
G'nite
Arrived in Seattle
Called everyone to let them know I was in town
Made plans to meet up with Kristi and Kei
Fell asleep and did not meet up with Kristi and Kei
Went to the movies instead with Tracy and Jackie
Sharon called before the movie started
Made plans to meet up afterwards
Took sleeping pills at 11pm and ended up waking up at 1pm
Needless to say, missed Sharon's call and did not meet up
Went shopping for a dress at Westfield
Bought a dress within 30 mins
Met up with Kristi and Kei for dinner at Fuji Sushi
Saw Jun and Nomitai-ers after dinner
Met up with Tien at Queen Anne after crepes with Kristi and Kei
Lunch with Mom and Jackie at Old Country Buffet
Visited Aunt Susan and Uncle Ching Fu
Saw Dennis and his newly shaved head -- scary
Had dinner with Josh and Anna at Claim Jumpers
Forgot to take sleeping pills and tossed and turned for most of the nite
10:30am flight to SFO
Perry picked me up in his S2000
Went with Perry to get this blood tested
Had Pho in Oakland
Cruised Oakland Hills
Cruised the ghettos
Took Fruitvale Bart back to SF
Took Bart back to San Bruno
Met up with Danny
Dinner with Danny at San Mateo
Watched How I Met Your Mother at Danny's place
Met up with Danny's friend Colin for late nite snack
Played pool with Colin and Danny in San Mateo
Freakishly good at pool when jet lagged
Dim sum with Danny at Koi Palace in Daly City
Picked up Pontiac Solstice at Avis
Thanks Ed, at Avis, for giving me the shitty Pontiac instead of the Ford Focus
Used Danny's GPS system to head up to Livermore
Got lost exactly 30 secs into the drive
GPS lost connection mid way
Good thing I also wrote down the directions from Google map
Stopped by Starbucks for coffee
Found out Wamu system is down, can't use my debit card
Arrived at McGrail Vineyards 10 mins late
Just in time tho to see Amanda and Jason saying their 'I do's'
Whew~
Saw Jon Fong
Saw Will and Shirley and baby Madison (not theirs)
Saw Aunt Judy and Uncle Alfred
Saw a bunch of other people whose names I don't remember
Met Melanie and her sister Tracy
Met people at table 24 but can't recall their names for the life of me
Open bar was a great for keeping warm, too bad I had to drive
GPS lost ENTIRE connection on way back into SF
Called Marlow for help
Parked shitty red car next to sleeping bums
Met up with Tien, Mi Ryung and Debby at a club on Mission
Tien, Mi Ryung and Debbby made fun of me for wearing tennis shoes with my dress
[whatever... its more convenient to run away from the bums]
Realized for the nth time this year that I am too old for this shit
GPS completely failed on me
Called Tracy for directions back to San Bruno
Got a parking spot in front of Danny's building
Got lost in Danny's building
Spent 10 mins finding his unit...
G'nite
Friday, May 22, 2009
What I've noticed so far...
1) Everyone has a freakin Blackberry and/or iPhone. You guys are losers -- but after playing around with Josh's Blackberry during dinner, that things the shit! In fact, texting whenever/wherever is the shit! My cousin works for AT&T, I wonder if he can hook me up with an iPhone...
2) Cars still stop for pedestrians to cross -- even in Chinatown.
3) People here have definitely grown larger. America, obesity kills!
4) This one can be linked to no 3 as well. I was at the movie theater my first nite back and the 'mini' coke was equivelent to a large one in Taiwan. tsk tsk
5) Westfield shopping mall can now be crowned THE MALL to go to. I'ma shop my ass off next week.
6) I am still the parallel parking queen! I guess somethings just come au natural.
7) Carpet definitely feels so much better than tile flooring on a cold morning.
8) This one I'll tell you later.
2) Cars still stop for pedestrians to cross -- even in Chinatown.
3) People here have definitely grown larger. America, obesity kills!
4) This one can be linked to no 3 as well. I was at the movie theater my first nite back and the 'mini' coke was equivelent to a large one in Taiwan. tsk tsk
5) Westfield shopping mall can now be crowned THE MALL to go to. I'ma shop my ass off next week.
6) I am still the parallel parking queen! I guess somethings just come au natural.
7) Carpet definitely feels so much better than tile flooring on a cold morning.
8) This one I'll tell you later.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
America...
Conversation from a family standing next to me as I waited for my baggage:
Kid: Mommy, why is it taking so long?
Mom: Honey, we're in America...
Touche Mom, touche.
Kid: Mommy, why is it taking so long?
Mom: Honey, we're in America...
Touche Mom, touche.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Leaving On A Jet Plane
Hand over. check.
Pastries. check.
Laundry. 1/2 check.
Shitload of last minute work crap. X_X
Packing. hahaha...
I feel like I'm still forgetting something...
Anyhoo, went out to dinner with the roomies + Jensen and Vanessa last nite. As an unexpected but pleasant surprise, dinner was on them. 3Q 3Q ah! They said it was a farewell dinner -- but guys, I'll be back next Friday.... does this mean I'll get a welcome back dinner as well? OoOoOOoo...
America (+ H1N1 virus), I'ma coming!
Pastries. check.
Laundry. 1/2 check.
Shitload of last minute work crap. X_X
Packing. hahaha...
I feel like I'm still forgetting something...
Anyhoo, went out to dinner with the roomies + Jensen and Vanessa last nite. As an unexpected but pleasant surprise, dinner was on them. 3Q 3Q ah! They said it was a farewell dinner -- but guys, I'll be back next Friday.... does this mean I'll get a welcome back dinner as well? OoOoOOoo...
America (+ H1N1 virus), I'ma coming!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Rush, Rush
I am a human memo pad...
I've been so forgetful these days that I literally jot shit down on my inner left wrist.
I have 6 things to do today:
1. Taxes (horseshit)
2. Handover PPT (work stuff)
3. Grandmas
4. Pastries
5. Laundry
6. Display Logo (work stuff)
I woke up at 10am and started my never ending errands...its getting close to 2pm and so far I've completed numero 2. Yafe has been kind enough to help a 'lao wai' with taxes so hopefully I can cross that sucker off before 4pm.
I'm taking a somewhat lunch break and trying not to rush...
I bet you're asking "why didn't you plan things ahead?" A) That's a stupid question and B) There's no such thing as planning ahead. Its a freakin urban myth.
So here I am, practically inhaling curry at my favorite weekend hotspot, blogging, reading the news, downloading Grey's season finale and praying that it won't rain till later tonite or tomorrow.
Plus, I'm trying to squeeze in dinner with the roommates tonite as well cuz I won't have time tomorrow (yes, there is a whole new list for tomorrow).
-____-
I've been so forgetful these days that I literally jot shit down on my inner left wrist.
I have 6 things to do today:
1. Taxes (horseshit)
2. Handover PPT (work stuff)
3. Grandmas
4. Pastries
5. Laundry
6. Display Logo (work stuff)
I woke up at 10am and started my never ending errands...its getting close to 2pm and so far I've completed numero 2. Yafe has been kind enough to help a 'lao wai' with taxes so hopefully I can cross that sucker off before 4pm.
I'm taking a somewhat lunch break and trying not to rush...
I bet you're asking "why didn't you plan things ahead?" A) That's a stupid question and B) There's no such thing as planning ahead. Its a freakin urban myth.
So here I am, practically inhaling curry at my favorite weekend hotspot, blogging, reading the news, downloading Grey's season finale and praying that it won't rain till later tonite or tomorrow.
Plus, I'm trying to squeeze in dinner with the roommates tonite as well cuz I won't have time tomorrow (yes, there is a whole new list for tomorrow).
-____-
Patterns
Current mood: hmmm...
Been thinking A LOT about the big "C" word in the last couple of months. Talkin to Danny helped (who would've thunk we're kinda in the same boat), but its like a nagging feeling that won't go away any time soon. I thought it would be an easy decision to make, but instead, I'm starting to get freaked out.
Coulda, woulda, shoulda?
Been thinking A LOT about the big "C" word in the last couple of months. Talkin to Danny helped (who would've thunk we're kinda in the same boat), but its like a nagging feeling that won't go away any time soon. I thought it would be an easy decision to make, but instead, I'm starting to get freaked out.
Coulda, woulda, shoulda?
Friday, May 15, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Little Rice Sausage
So we have a house dog -- more like Angela's dog. She's a tiny, *cough* worthless, somewhat pretty daschund, but totally dumb like a box full of rocks.
I've kinda continued the 'I'm gonna f*ckin kill you...' mantra from my days at Jason's house. Mikey was totally scared of it, but Little Rice Sausage seems unfazed. Maybe I should translate it into Chinese -- but then again, I'd just be wasting my breath.
Anyhoo, there's a spot in front of Alfie's door (amongst other places) that is her fav place to pee/poop. We still don't know why, but hey, at least she's consistent...
I've kinda continued the 'I'm gonna f*ckin kill you...' mantra from my days at Jason's house. Mikey was totally scared of it, but Little Rice Sausage seems unfazed. Maybe I should translate it into Chinese -- but then again, I'd just be wasting my breath.
Anyhoo, there's a spot in front of Alfie's door (amongst other places) that is her fav place to pee/poop. We still don't know why, but hey, at least she's consistent...
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
金枝玉葉 - 今生今世
A scene from one of my all time favorite HK movies. I couldn't find just the song, but this will do.
The Mill
I have a very competitive side -- she usually shows up when exercising and/or sports related activities. Last nite at the gym, as I was getting ready for my usual run, this local chick hops onto the mill next to mine. I do the polite nod/smile and turn on my tunes.
[its on beeyotch~]
I started off at my normal speed then I noticed my legs were actually moving wayyy faster than hers so I hiked up my speed to a run and totally smoked her ass. Yes, everything is a competition. No, she didn't really have a chance. And yes, I really am that immature.
[its on beeyotch~]
I started off at my normal speed then I noticed my legs were actually moving wayyy faster than hers so I hiked up my speed to a run and totally smoked her ass. Yes, everything is a competition. No, she didn't really have a chance. And yes, I really am that immature.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Wish List part Deux
Scrubs seasons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, etc. (i have season 6)
Memorable quotes:
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Dr. Cox: The key to my exercise program is this one simple truth: I hate my body.
Turk: What?
Dr. Cox: Do you understand the second you look in the mirror and you're happy with what you see, baby, you just lost the battle.
Turk: You should give speeches to teenage girls.
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Carla: Elliot, you know how they say, "No one will ever love you until you learn to love yourself?"
Elliot: My mother used to say, "No one will ever love you."
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Carla: Fine, you can't live with Elliot, but you're not living with us so get your crap out by Friday.
J.D.: Friday? Friday's my birthday. I've already e-vited everyone to a party at our place.
Carla: Whose place?
J.D.: Your place. Look I can't just un-e-vite everyone. I've got two e-yeses and 24 e-maybes. That's a lot of e-sponses.
Carla: Bambi, I'm gonna put my e-foot up your ass.
J.D.: It's a Mexican themed fiesta on the first anniversary of my 29th birthday. That means I'm turning thirty. Donde? 56 Walnut Drive. Cuando? Thank you for asking, ocho-thirty until upside down question mark. Sombreros at the door. Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrooooh!
Turk: I'll be there.
J.D.: Gracias, amigo.
[to Carla]
J.D.: I borrowed one of your dictionaries.
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[Elliot and Carla treat Maggie, a patient who wants to loose her virginity before dying]
Maggie: Don't people sometimes pay for sex?
Elliot: Oh, boy, do they. I slept with Jenny Johnson's older brother in high school, and then he decided to tell all of his friends what my orgasm face looked like. Then three of them posed like that for their yearbook photos! Paid for that one for years.
Carla: Elliot, I think she means pay _money_ for sex.
Elliot: Oh, I got a story about that, too. Not about me, though, my mom... She gets lonely.
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funny funny~
Memorable quotes:
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Dr. Cox: The key to my exercise program is this one simple truth: I hate my body.
Turk: What?
Dr. Cox: Do you understand the second you look in the mirror and you're happy with what you see, baby, you just lost the battle.
Turk: You should give speeches to teenage girls.
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Carla: Elliot, you know how they say, "No one will ever love you until you learn to love yourself?"
Elliot: My mother used to say, "No one will ever love you."
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Carla: Fine, you can't live with Elliot, but you're not living with us so get your crap out by Friday.
J.D.: Friday? Friday's my birthday. I've already e-vited everyone to a party at our place.
Carla: Whose place?
J.D.: Your place. Look I can't just un-e-vite everyone. I've got two e-yeses and 24 e-maybes. That's a lot of e-sponses.
Carla: Bambi, I'm gonna put my e-foot up your ass.
J.D.: It's a Mexican themed fiesta on the first anniversary of my 29th birthday. That means I'm turning thirty. Donde? 56 Walnut Drive. Cuando? Thank you for asking, ocho-thirty until upside down question mark. Sombreros at the door. Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrooooh!
Turk: I'll be there.
J.D.: Gracias, amigo.
[to Carla]
J.D.: I borrowed one of your dictionaries.
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[Elliot and Carla treat Maggie, a patient who wants to loose her virginity before dying]
Maggie: Don't people sometimes pay for sex?
Elliot: Oh, boy, do they. I slept with Jenny Johnson's older brother in high school, and then he decided to tell all of his friends what my orgasm face looked like. Then three of them posed like that for their yearbook photos! Paid for that one for years.
Carla: Elliot, I think she means pay _money_ for sex.
Elliot: Oh, I got a story about that, too. Not about me, though, my mom... She gets lonely.
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funny funny~
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mama
Alice, my mom, is a big, big, big fan of the big Louis -- as in Louis Vuitton. Chanel, Gucci, Tods, Hermes, Celine, Fendi, Botagga ... yeah, those are nice people too, but no one compares to Louis.
I fail to understand her love over for the guy. In fact, its insane, even border line obsessive. I mean, who really needs 10 LV bags? Well, considering it was her bday last month, plus its mothers day today and the fact that I won't be home for xmas, so this year, I will be extra generous and give her a big 'L' bag to add to her already impressive collection.
I even consulted Queenie before the purchase and bitched about the snooty sales lady as well. Her reply was simple "go for it, but don't buy it from that lady. buy it from someone else and rub it in her face!" Yea, good tactics fo'sure.
Happy Mothers Day.
I fail to understand her love over for the guy. In fact, its insane, even border line obsessive. I mean, who really needs 10 LV bags? Well, considering it was her bday last month, plus its mothers day today and the fact that I won't be home for xmas, so this year, I will be extra generous and give her a big 'L' bag to add to her already impressive collection.
I even consulted Queenie before the purchase and bitched about the snooty sales lady as well. Her reply was simple "go for it, but don't buy it from that lady. buy it from someone else and rub it in her face!" Yea, good tactics fo'sure.
Happy Mothers Day.
Saturday, May 09, 2009
My Job
My friends think I have a glamourous job. Marketing death sticks is so not glam. But then again, all the free access to the clubs is pretty nice -- not to mention the free booze (aka patron).
So last nite was another glam nite. First stop, Deep Passion (KANE party) that was kinda ghetto fabulous. That stop was made possible by Sauza(?) tequila. Next stop was Spark(le). I [heart] Spark(le) only cuz of sweet, sweet Patron.
I left around 2am and 69~78% still intoxicated. I received a text at 8:30am from Cheryl. It said "shit, how did i get home?" Oh yeah, this is the glam life~
So last nite was another glam nite. First stop, Deep Passion (KANE party) that was kinda ghetto fabulous. That stop was made possible by Sauza(?) tequila. Next stop was Spark(le). I [heart] Spark(le) only cuz of sweet, sweet Patron.
I left around 2am and 69~78% still intoxicated. I received a text at 8:30am from Cheryl. It said "shit, how did i get home?" Oh yeah, this is the glam life~
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Instincts
You know that feeling where you know something is off -- your gut tells you, your friends tell you, even the powers that be tells you.
But you're just too stubborn to see it or hear it or speak it. Maybe you're an eternal optimist. Maybe you think there's a tiny smidge of chance (0.000001%) that everyone is wrong. Maybe you think if you just ignore it or pretend its not there, nothings really off. Maybe you're trying to find an excuse -- a rational one, a reasonable one, but nothing makes sense.
So you go into denial. You take a step or two back. You re-evaluate your priorities. You finally admit to yourself that your initial instincts were right. You realize its not your battle. No loss, no gain (well, maybe a little gain).
Damn those monkeys.
But you're just too stubborn to see it or hear it or speak it. Maybe you're an eternal optimist. Maybe you think there's a tiny smidge of chance (0.000001%) that everyone is wrong. Maybe you think if you just ignore it or pretend its not there, nothings really off. Maybe you're trying to find an excuse -- a rational one, a reasonable one, but nothing makes sense.
So you go into denial. You take a step or two back. You re-evaluate your priorities. You finally admit to yourself that your initial instincts were right. You realize its not your battle. No loss, no gain (well, maybe a little gain).
Damn those monkeys.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Diva
Amanda's wedding is coming up! I still haven't registered for a gift yet. Hope she's not reading this. Oops~
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Waiting
I'm waiting for my morning coffee to kick in.
I'm waiting for my ad agency to send me designs that were due yesterday.
I'm waiting for my supplier to provide corporate item samples that were requested 2 weeks ago.
I'm waiting for a sign, for a moment, for something...
I'm waiting for my ad agency to send me designs that were due yesterday.
I'm waiting for my supplier to provide corporate item samples that were requested 2 weeks ago.
I'm waiting for a sign, for a moment, for something...
Monday, May 04, 2009
Hmm...
K, some freaky shit has been happening and I'm not in the mood to blog about it, but the following conversation with my sister pretty much sums it up.
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I say: i mean, i'm sure its all coincidences, but everything's been happening within days of eachother
I say: so its hard not to think otherwise
Tracy says: yea.....maybe someone's spirit is trying to tell you something
I say: tell me waht?
Tracy says: I dunno.....I have dreams....you got spirits hahaha
I say: you know how crazy that sounds right?
I say: lol
Tracy says: hehe.....well good luck with your spirits and whatnot....I'm going to bed...
I say: dream of my spirit and tell me whats up
Tracy says: hehe....we'll see....bye
I say: g'nite
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I say: i mean, i'm sure its all coincidences, but everything's been happening within days of eachother
I say: so its hard not to think otherwise
Tracy says: yea.....maybe someone's spirit is trying to tell you something
I say: tell me waht?
Tracy says: I dunno.....I have dreams....you got spirits hahaha
I say: you know how crazy that sounds right?
I say: lol
Tracy says: hehe.....well good luck with your spirits and whatnot....I'm going to bed...
I say: dream of my spirit and tell me whats up
Tracy says: hehe....we'll see....bye
I say: g'nite
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Addiction(s)
I'm addicted to double eyelid stickers.
It's been like 2 months and the office folks are used to seeing my newly smoldering lookin eyes (not really).
Another new addiction is this fancy, schmancy turquoise headband that I've been sportin at work (only at work). It's Eve's and it's very shiny and pretty and polka dotty and not to sound like a narcissist or anything, but hot damn I look good!
Oh, I finally remembered to bring an apple. This is what the pros call 'a break through'.
It's been like 2 months and the office folks are used to seeing my newly smoldering lookin eyes (not really).
Another new addiction is this fancy, schmancy turquoise headband that I've been sportin at work (only at work). It's Eve's and it's very shiny and pretty and polka dotty and not to sound like a narcissist or anything, but hot damn I look good!
Oh, I finally remembered to bring an apple. This is what the pros call 'a break through'.
Office Space
I think the cleaning lady hates me. This is what my trash bin looks like everyday (well, this is me being nice). I will be adding my half full cup of joe by end of day, as I do everyday.
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Grandma
I went to visit my grandma last weekend. When I got to her place, she was sitting on her bed counting her secret stash of bills.
The following is what I observed:
Step 1: roll the cash
Step 2: wrap a rubber band around them
Step 3: stash the wad in a pouch
Step 4: wrap a rubber band around the pouch
[climax]
Step 5: stash pouch in a pair of whitey tighties
Step 6: wrap a rubber band around the whity tighties
Step 7: stash whitey tighties in super duper secret closet drawer
The following is what I observed:
Step 1: roll the cash
Step 2: wrap a rubber band around them
Step 3: stash the wad in a pouch
Step 4: wrap a rubber band around the pouch
[climax]
Step 5: stash pouch in a pair of whitey tighties
Step 6: wrap a rubber band around the whity tighties
Step 7: stash whitey tighties in super duper secret closet drawer
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Apples
The mind works in peculiar ways -- especially my mind. I bought apples and guava earlier this week in an effort to eat healthier. Every nite before sleeping, I'll tell myself "don't forget to bring an apple to work". Every morning I rush out the door cuz I always over sleep. I'll quickly scan the kitchen and living room area to make sure I didn't forget anything, pet the dog and head out the door. And like clock work, right when I get to the main street something triggers my memory and like a person with tourettes, I'll scream out "Fuck~ apples!"
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Blast From the Past
I [heart] reading past blog entries.
This was written back in December 2005.
addicted to coffee
Some things just never change. =)
This was written back in December 2005.
addicted to coffee
Some things just never change. =)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
[一姐]
I've known Queenie since my days at LB. She's 45% genuine, 45% down to earth and 10% [huh?].
Our conversation from last nite:
Me: What's that sound in the background? Tv?
Q: No, its my Dad lecturing me...
Me: Wow, he's loud~ What did you buy this time? Clothes, bags, shoes or...?
Q: Haha. I bought something that I thought was useful.
Me: Which was...?
[at this point, I honestly thought she bought cleaning supplies or some sort of home appliance. I was not prepared for the answer she was about to say.]
Q: I bought a fire extinguisher.
[o.O silent pause]
Me: ... ok ... um, why?
Q: It was a group purchase with my coworkers... Original price was almost NT$3000, I got it for less than $2000. It's a good deal right?
Me: [couldn't stop laughing]
Our conversation from last nite:
Me: What's that sound in the background? Tv?
Q: No, its my Dad lecturing me...
Me: Wow, he's loud~ What did you buy this time? Clothes, bags, shoes or...?
Q: Haha. I bought something that I thought was useful.
Me: Which was...?
[at this point, I honestly thought she bought cleaning supplies or some sort of home appliance. I was not prepared for the answer she was about to say.]
Q: I bought a fire extinguisher.
[o.O silent pause]
Me: ... ok ... um, why?
Q: It was a group purchase with my coworkers... Original price was almost NT$3000, I got it for less than $2000. It's a good deal right?
Me: [couldn't stop laughing]
Monday, April 27, 2009
ADD
Random thought: I wish Astri would get back into blogging.
Its amost lunch time and I've had somewhat of a hectic morning. Drafting up a CTP (critical time path) is hella time consuming. Plus, I think I have a mild case of ADD so sporadically I'd look over my left shoulder and gaze out the window.
I don't focus on anything in particular, the brick building next door kinda blocks 40% of the view. My eyes always fall on the Boracay postcard that Angela sent when we were there. My mind doesn't really think about anything (not even the white sandy beach) so its like a nice breather/pause. Then my eyes wonder back to my computer screen and I sigh really loud and continue on.
Oh, I looked at it again.
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Finally booked my ticket home. Seattle / Bay Area, I'ma coming!
Its amost lunch time and I've had somewhat of a hectic morning. Drafting up a CTP (critical time path) is hella time consuming. Plus, I think I have a mild case of ADD so sporadically I'd look over my left shoulder and gaze out the window.
I don't focus on anything in particular, the brick building next door kinda blocks 40% of the view. My eyes always fall on the Boracay postcard that Angela sent when we were there. My mind doesn't really think about anything (not even the white sandy beach) so its like a nice breather/pause. Then my eyes wonder back to my computer screen and I sigh really loud and continue on.
Oh, I looked at it again.
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Finally booked my ticket home. Seattle / Bay Area, I'ma coming!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
-__-
2 words can describe my current mood: [muffin top]. I'm looking at the apple sidra I had for breakfast and wonder why. Sheeeit~
For shits and giggles:
There's a publication here called Bang Magazine. I thought it was the funniest thing. I haven't seen the magazine, but apparently we will air one of our party ads in it (so dirrrrty).
I asked my co-worker "do you know what bang means?" She goes "yeah, of course." Not believing that she was up to par with American slang, I looked her in the eye and asked again, emphasizing the word 'bang'. She looked at me and with a straight face goes "I want to bang you." LOL!~ My coworker is friggin cool!
For shits and giggles:
There's a publication here called Bang Magazine. I thought it was the funniest thing. I haven't seen the magazine, but apparently we will air one of our party ads in it (so dirrrrty).
I asked my co-worker "do you know what bang means?" She goes "yeah, of course." Not believing that she was up to par with American slang, I looked her in the eye and asked again, emphasizing the word 'bang'. She looked at me and with a straight face goes "I want to bang you." LOL!~ My coworker is friggin cool!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
My 'Baby'
This is my supposedly 'baby' at work. The canteen I like, but the sofa area will need some getting used to.
ps. No, I did not pick the sofa/carpet colors.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Wish List
I need to save money, but but but but....
Ricoh GX200 ... so pretty~~
Giant Flight Mini 0 ... so pretty~~
32in plasma for my bedroom... so pretty~~
New pillows for a well rested nite... so comfy~~
Someone to pay off my credit card bills... oh, so nice~~
Ricoh GX200 ... so pretty~~
Giant Flight Mini 0 ... so pretty~~
32in plasma for my bedroom... so pretty~~
New pillows for a well rested nite... so comfy~~
Someone to pay off my credit card bills... oh, so nice~~
Digital Engrish
My company offered this digital english meeting skills online course that I was kinda forced to take... I found it extremely pointless b/c, despite the fact that I'm a fob, I'm still a native speaker.
It was an 8 week course that spanned to 11 or 12 weeks b/c we kept skipping class. Ok, it wasn't we, it was all me. I skipped like 2/3 of the sessions b/c it was during lunch hour and food is way more important.
So anyway, the tutor sent out the final report -- like a report card if you will. I was a bit hesitant to open it but when I did, laughed out loud.
Reminds me of my Business Law class back at SU. 7:30am class during winter quarter. I went 3.5 times and got an A-. LOL~
It was an 8 week course that spanned to 11 or 12 weeks b/c we kept skipping class. Ok, it wasn't we, it was all me. I skipped like 2/3 of the sessions b/c it was during lunch hour and food is way more important.
So anyway, the tutor sent out the final report -- like a report card if you will. I was a bit hesitant to open it but when I did, laughed out loud.
Reminds me of my Business Law class back at SU. 7:30am class during winter quarter. I went 3.5 times and got an A-. LOL~
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Changes
[That's just the way it is,
Things will never be the same, that's just the way it is,
Aww, yeah...]
Yes, I just quoted Tupac. Its how I feel about the new facebook homepage.
It's mid March and I can't wait till the 25th and 27th cuz of payday and Jeff is coming to town! Our relationship/friendship is pretty unique... I first met Jeff in Taiwan around 3 years ago -- it was my Nth time leaving Taiwan for good dinner and Daniel Lee brought him along. The 2nd time we met was 2 years in Taiwan. March 27th will be the 3rd.
I think I can count on one hand how many days we've hung out in the past 3 years -- Jeff, I believe you hold the record of 'close friend that I see the least'. On the plus side, I call you the most and you actually answer my calls too. So for that I salute you.
Other tidbits...
1. My mom wants me to buy a house here. I've been looking for my 'ideal house' and its a pain in the ass.
2. Went to a sleep clinic and got annoyed when the doc continuously asked "what are you thinkin about before you fall asleep? how does your body feel? how does your head feel?" I think I might need anger management instead...
3. Eve is on vacation for the next 2 weeks. I admit, I'm a bit scarrred...
4. Morning gym session? Hmmm....
Things will never be the same, that's just the way it is,
Aww, yeah...]
Yes, I just quoted Tupac. Its how I feel about the new facebook homepage.
It's mid March and I can't wait till the 25th and 27th cuz of payday and Jeff is coming to town! Our relationship/friendship is pretty unique... I first met Jeff in Taiwan around 3 years ago -- it was my Nth time leaving Taiwan for good dinner and Daniel Lee brought him along. The 2nd time we met was 2 years in Taiwan. March 27th will be the 3rd.
I think I can count on one hand how many days we've hung out in the past 3 years -- Jeff, I believe you hold the record of 'close friend that I see the least'. On the plus side, I call you the most and you actually answer my calls too. So for that I salute you.
Other tidbits...
1. My mom wants me to buy a house here. I've been looking for my 'ideal house' and its a pain in the ass.
2. Went to a sleep clinic and got annoyed when the doc continuously asked "what are you thinkin about before you fall asleep? how does your body feel? how does your head feel?" I think I might need anger management instead...
3. Eve is on vacation for the next 2 weeks. I admit, I'm a bit scarrred...
4. Morning gym session? Hmmm....
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Sunday Morning
My neighbor is an up n coming pianist. Why do I say this? Cuz I can hear her (I'm assuming the pianist is a girl) practicing as I chill on a Sunday morning. It's actually pretty theraputic to hear the classics through the not so concrete walls...
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Rejuvenation 2009
Getting my ass in shape for Amanda's wedding in May.
Diet: more veggies, less meat plus a whole lotta water.
Gym: pump it up to 6km
bring.it.on
Diet: more veggies, less meat plus a whole lotta water.
Gym: pump it up to 6km
bring.it.on
Sunday, February 22, 2009
To Bora, To Bora...cay
I am back from le paradise -- and it sucks.
Boracay was one of the best beaches/islands I've ever been to. I'd recommend a trip there to anyone and everyone.
Boracay was one of the best beaches/islands I've ever been to. I'd recommend a trip there to anyone and everyone.
Here's a recap:
Day 1.
7am direct flight to Kalibo. Being the retards that we are, we decided to NOT SLEEP and 'party' till 5 am. We didn't exactly party --more like packing, showering, plucking unwanted body hair and last minute shopping (disposable undies/aloe vera lotion/sun tan lotion...)
This is what people look like without sleep before a trip:
2 hours and 30 mins later, we arrived in Kalibo. The airport -- k, mini airport was very cute and small and cute. It was like the mini cooper of airports. An hour car ride plus 10 min boat ride plus 2 min motorcycle ride later, we were finally there. The weather wasn't to our expectations, but it didn't matter. We were at the beach.
We got in around 1pm and took a much needed nap. 1st stop was kayaking (amazing), followed by a buffet dinner on the beach (yummy), followed by coffee on the beach (brillant) and ended the first nite with massages on the beach (awesome).
Day 2.
Woke up to sound of plitter, platter... First insticts were "am I back in Seattle?" But it didn't matter. We still went island hopping, fishing (Angela caught a fish!) and snorkelling in the afternoon. The weather was a beeyotch all morning/afternoon that we opted for take out massages. As in, the lovely ladies came to our hotel room and did their magic while Titantic was playing in the background.
Dinner on the beach was lovely again -- as was the post dinner coffee.
Day 3.
Day 3.
Hark my eyes, the sun was shinning (somewhat)! While Angela indulged herself with a shiatsu massage, I tried to soak up as much sun as I could. It was one of those perfect, carefree afternoons of doing absolutely nothing.
Since the weather was lookin up, we took one of em sailboats out to watch the sunset. I don't remember seeing the sunset (I think I was napping), but Ang said it was goregous. Before we went out for dinner, Troy, the owner of the hotel, let us sample his infamous Turtle shots. We didn't really know what was in it, except something about 99% vodka. We opted for another buffet dinner on the beach and when we went back to the hotel, downed 4 more Turtle shots with Troy, the bartender and some German dude. Good stuff.
Day 4.
Day 4.
Can you guess what we did? Lounged at the beach, Ang got a mani/pedi, chilled at our usual cafe while we watched the sunset, ate pizza on the beach, splurged on the local seafood, listened to a live band, gazed at the stars -- trying to take it all in before leaving. (Ang drank 5 mango/banana shakes that day -- crazy).
Day 5.
11am flight back to Taipei -- boo.
FYI. Angela took about 500 pictures (again, crazy). I've selected about 56 PG ones that are posted on facebook. Enjoy!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Restlessness
We are what we repeatedly do.
Work.Gym.Home.Work.Gym.Home.Work.Gym.Home... [I should be fit like a thorough bred -- key word being should, but I'm not. I think all the drinkin after the work out may be the reason why....] Throw in the occasional KTV/mah jong/movie and that's my routine.
Long gone are my spontaneous days of grabbing a book and wandering to a near by town/city for a day of exploring or walking around the city and noticing a building/park that's always been there, but I'm just seeing it for the first time.
I think that's it -- my relationship with Taiwan has passed the honeymoon stage. We're no longer getting to know each other... [gulp] do I dare say that I have finally committed?
Work.Gym.Home.Work.Gym.Home.Work.Gym.Home... [I should be fit like a thorough bred -- key word being should, but I'm not. I think all the drinkin after the work out may be the reason why....] Throw in the occasional KTV/mah jong/movie and that's my routine.
Long gone are my spontaneous days of grabbing a book and wandering to a near by town/city for a day of exploring or walking around the city and noticing a building/park that's always been there, but I'm just seeing it for the first time.
I think that's it -- my relationship with Taiwan has passed the honeymoon stage. We're no longer getting to know each other... [gulp] do I dare say that I have finally committed?
Sunday, February 01, 2009
CNY 2009
Happy Ox Year!
Every year around this time (if I'm in Taiwan), I usually head to a beach somewhere in SE Asia. But for some reason, ticket prices were hella pricey this year. I opted to stay at home and be naked all week while the roommates went back to their respected hometowns down south. It was super nice to have the place all to myself (and spotless) for the week but when everyone came back, the house felt homey again.
I did nothing in particular, except catch up on sleep, recover from this 2 month long virus and getting back on the mill. I'm planning a trip to Boracay this month but I'm a bit scared that I won't be able to get the days off. Hmmm.
It's Sunday nite -- 9 hours till I have to be at work and all I can think about is being denied the days off plus the MMR that's due on Wednesday. Ugh~
I hope to dream of that one sandy beach in SE Asia that's been calling my name.
Every year around this time (if I'm in Taiwan), I usually head to a beach somewhere in SE Asia. But for some reason, ticket prices were hella pricey this year. I opted to stay at home and be naked all week while the roommates went back to their respected hometowns down south. It was super nice to have the place all to myself (and spotless) for the week but when everyone came back, the house felt homey again.
I did nothing in particular, except catch up on sleep, recover from this 2 month long virus and getting back on the mill. I'm planning a trip to Boracay this month but I'm a bit scared that I won't be able to get the days off. Hmmm.
It's Sunday nite -- 9 hours till I have to be at work and all I can think about is being denied the days off plus the MMR that's due on Wednesday. Ugh~
I hope to dream of that one sandy beach in SE Asia that's been calling my name.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Brr~~
Imagine skiing without gloves. Torturous right?
Now imagine scootering without gloves in effin cold weather. I don't need to imagine, I've been doing it and it [in a soft whisper] hurts....
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On a different note, I'm hooked to the mini heater that I placed under my desk. It's so nice and warm -- like a mini fireplace for my feet! The office is under going some renovations -- ok, MAJOR renovations and I can't wait to see the new office layouts. They're starting with the 12fl and slowly working their way up!
Now the bad news... HR will install a security camera by the front entrance and there will be a weekly report to see what time employees arrive to work. Lateness is a big no-no this year. The marketing department is notorious for lateness -- 4 out of 7 folks are always late (and I'm one of them!).
Now imagine scootering without gloves in effin cold weather. I don't need to imagine, I've been doing it and it [in a soft whisper] hurts....
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On a different note, I'm hooked to the mini heater that I placed under my desk. It's so nice and warm -- like a mini fireplace for my feet! The office is under going some renovations -- ok, MAJOR renovations and I can't wait to see the new office layouts. They're starting with the 12fl and slowly working their way up!
Now the bad news... HR will install a security camera by the front entrance and there will be a weekly report to see what time employees arrive to work. Lateness is a big no-no this year. The marketing department is notorious for lateness -- 4 out of 7 folks are always late (and I'm one of them!).
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Cash-whore
I'm on the welfare committee at work. What that basically means is that any company event that benefits the employers, we do. The main event each year is the year end party which is next Monday. Everyone in the marketing department has been busting their asses trying to get donations from our vendors so that we can use them as prizes. The prizes are usually cash or gift certificates, but this year, its all cash baby!
Anyway, today I found out that another vendor will be supplying a whopping amount and my eyes just lit up. Who wouldn't want more cash ya? Even when I told a coworker, her response was a mere 'thats good'. I scoffed, "how can you not like cash??" and left the conversation.
Back at home, as I was sipping some wine, it all of sudden hit me. Money has become an integral part of my life. WTF happened to me? Once upon a time it was about doing the things I love or enjoying the challenges and unknown. But now -- I find myself glued to a job because it pays well, buying shit that I normally wouldn't care for and living day to day without a certain purpose (yeah, the last one sounds a bit harsh-o).
Why am I feeling this way? I just finished the book "How Starbucks Saved My Life." It's about a creative director at JWT that was fired and started from the bottom at Starbucks. The moral to his story that after years of committing to a glamorous job, being promoted numerous times, traveling the world and making great ads, he was happiest as a 'partner' at the local Starbucks.
Who would've thunk?
Anyway, today I found out that another vendor will be supplying a whopping amount and my eyes just lit up. Who wouldn't want more cash ya? Even when I told a coworker, her response was a mere 'thats good'. I scoffed, "how can you not like cash??" and left the conversation.
Back at home, as I was sipping some wine, it all of sudden hit me. Money has become an integral part of my life. WTF happened to me? Once upon a time it was about doing the things I love or enjoying the challenges and unknown. But now -- I find myself glued to a job because it pays well, buying shit that I normally wouldn't care for and living day to day without a certain purpose (yeah, the last one sounds a bit harsh-o).
Why am I feeling this way? I just finished the book "How Starbucks Saved My Life." It's about a creative director at JWT that was fired and started from the bottom at Starbucks. The moral to his story that after years of committing to a glamorous job, being promoted numerous times, traveling the world and making great ads, he was happiest as a 'partner' at the local Starbucks.
Who would've thunk?
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Nike Aces '83
I'm looking down at my worn out Nikes and I think its time to toss 'em out.
When they were new, they looked like this:
When they were new, they looked like this:
Now they look like shit.
I still remember the time that I got them. I had just received the offer from JWT and as a celebatory gift, bought me self some new kicks at Gong Guan. These baby's have travelled the world with me and it's time to retire them.
So thank you Nike Ace 83's for accompanying me to Seattle, San Francisco, Taiwan, Japan, The Philippines, Hong Kong and China. I'm a bit sad there won't be any more trips, but its time for new kicks, new adventures!
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Run, Fat Girl, Run
So its been 2 months since I last had a decent workout session. The vacation did me great. So great that I'm carrying some unwanted holiday weight and tis the time to say adios to unwanted body fat.
I went to my old gym to run and when I left, the guy at the counter said "leaving so soon?" I did a crappy 2 miles and it was like the walk of shame when I left. My gym also has a tanning booth and I'm wondering if I should use it? Hmmm.
Goal: 5kgs.
I went to my old gym to run and when I left, the guy at the counter said "leaving so soon?" I did a crappy 2 miles and it was like the walk of shame when I left. My gym also has a tanning booth and I'm wondering if I should use it? Hmmm.
Goal: 5kgs.
Sunday, January 04, 2009
2009 New Year Resolutions
1. Tone down on the road rage (this is so unlikely, but I gotta try)
2. Eat more fruits and veggies.
3. Save money (unlikely again, but gotta try)
4. Enjoy the now instead of hoping for something better.
5. A ghetto fobulous version of champagne wishes and caviar dreams
Normally I'd have 10 things, but 5 is good.
Bring it on 2009!
2. Eat more fruits and veggies.
3. Save money (unlikely again, but gotta try)
4. Enjoy the now instead of hoping for something better.
5. A ghetto fobulous version of champagne wishes and caviar dreams
Normally I'd have 10 things, but 5 is good.
Bring it on 2009!
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Brrrrrr
It's too effin cold to be scootering around the city.
Plus, finally got around to renewing my gym membership today!
New year resolutions to be posted soon.
Plus, finally got around to renewing my gym membership today!
New year resolutions to be posted soon.
Thursday, January 01, 2009
HAPPY 2009!
Fireworks at Taipei 101 to ring in the new year! Totally partied, VIP style, at RM 18's rooftop with friends and coworkers. Open bar was pretty sweet (even tho it was limited to whisky -- Singleton was the sponsor) and somehow Jenny snagged a bottle of Moet -- sweet, Moet something champagne. Needless to say, that bottle never left my hand.
After the fireworks, we moved the party down to the club where I got some lip burnin tequila from my new suga daddies (3 of them) and ALMOST witnessed some bitch slappin. But I did witness a friend suck face with a local chick and it reminded me of new years past when I was that chick. lol~
Another year has flown by and I'm still in the inferno called Taiwan. This past year has been great. Was very fortunate to have travelled around the world, whilst maintaining a stable job *knock on wood* and enjoying life at the same time.
It's the morning after, aka Jan 1st, and what better way to start it off by waking up at 1pm, linger in bed till 2:30pm and finally heading out to this place called the Diner for some western style breakfast. I am totally craving some pancakes, hashbrowns, bacon AND sausages plus bottomless coffee. Yes folks, they do have the good stuff in Taiwan. ^__^
Before I start on new year resolutions --
OMG... the food the came. Had to break for like 5 mins to scarf down this amazing food. I'm very content right now. Food coma, here I come!
Ok, where was I... so before I start listing new resolutions, I'll be boring and list off the things I was thankful back in 2008. [just inhaled the sausage... they're REAL sausages!!! I mean, USA style sausages!!!]
Top 10 moments of 2008
10. Reaching/surpassing the 1 year mark at my current job. Look how I'm growing!
9. Biz trip to Kunming, China where I had the pleasure of being pampered by suga daddies old enough to be my grandpa.
8. Biz trip Hamburg, Germany. How can you not love an all expense paid trip to one of the most goregous cities in the world? Plus, who would've thunk the red light district would be kid friendly?
7. Moving into a semi loft and being able to afford it -- moving out of the semi loft and in with 2 friends at a more spacious apt with a kitchen to die for (by Taiwan standards).
6. Visiting Seattle to attend Tracy's high school graduation + meeting up with old friends.
5. Loka. Though I couldn't keep him, he's by far the best dog a person could ever have.
4. Family and friends from back home visiting the motherland: Tracy, Carrie, Sophia, Andy, Marcus, Brandon and Stephanie -- not to mention seeing Andrew and Grace.
3. Finally stepping foot into Hong Kong and spending the weekend with Carrie and the Wakabayashi's!
2. Xmas party 2008
1. New years eve countdown and knowing that I'm going to be ok.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Officially on holiday
It's the day after Christmas. I'm up in the mountains somewhere with my friend, Emile. We're both on vacation till Jan 5th and it's pretty awesome to not have to work. This place that we're at now is pretty cool. Its a cafe/wooden lodge that's perched on a hill. We're the only ones here (friday afternoon) and I can't really complain.
Marcus and Brandon were in town last weekend with their parents and had dinner along with Grace. Afterwards, we met up with Andrew at Hooters (out of all the places in Taiwan, he just had to go to Hooters). So the 5 of us chilled at my place for a bit before hitting the local KTV. Ah, how great it was to hear Brandon sing Temptation and Boys II Men songs -- not to mention him groovin to NSYNC. Good times!
Miss HK will be in town this weekend, so I'm totally lookin forward to that.
Current mood: ^_________^
Marcus and Brandon were in town last weekend with their parents and had dinner along with Grace. Afterwards, we met up with Andrew at Hooters (out of all the places in Taiwan, he just had to go to Hooters). So the 5 of us chilled at my place for a bit before hitting the local KTV. Ah, how great it was to hear Brandon sing Temptation and Boys II Men songs -- not to mention him groovin to NSYNC. Good times!
Miss HK will be in town this weekend, so I'm totally lookin forward to that.
Current mood: ^_________^
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