Obviously the writer has not lived/worked in Asia...
Please click the lime colored link => Stress = fat
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Cha-Ching
I was catching up with Amanda earlier this week and she mentioned how great it would be to win the lottery. Um, hell ya to that! Then the musical chimes kicked in and I started to day dream about 'what if I won the lottery!?'
I'm a 'realistic day dreamer', so let's say I hit the million dollar (US$) jackpot.
First things first, stupid house = stupid mortgage. Check.
What do I do with 750k? I'ma buy another house -- this time in America. Check.
Yes, I'm aware 750K can't get me shit in New York, Chicago, SF... so might as well stick to what you know. Seattle, it's not like you're the last kid picked for dodgeball, its just compared to the other cities, you're more of a 'value for money' type location.
I'm single. I don't really need a house-house with front and back yards that I know will just be a communal shitting ground for the neighborhood dogs. So I'm opting for a loft. I'm guessing 500k? Check.
Sweet, 250k left. Do I invest? Psh, this is freakin day dream so of course I'm gonna piss it all away on crap I don't need.
George Foreman Grill. Check.
TiVo. Check.
Snuggie. Check.
Hello Kitty Mah Jong Set. Check.
250,000 faux dollars and that's all I can come up with. I'm sorry if I've disappointed you all. Hmm, I wonder if I can buy an island somewhere in SE Asia with 250k? I can sense you nodding in agreement with me that the island buying is a kickass idea.
High-five!
I'm a 'realistic day dreamer', so let's say I hit the million dollar (US$) jackpot.
First things first, stupid house = stupid mortgage. Check.
What do I do with 750k? I'ma buy another house -- this time in America. Check.
Yes, I'm aware 750K can't get me shit in New York, Chicago, SF... so might as well stick to what you know. Seattle, it's not like you're the last kid picked for dodgeball, its just compared to the other cities, you're more of a 'value for money' type location.
I'm single. I don't really need a house-house with front and back yards that I know will just be a communal shitting ground for the neighborhood dogs. So I'm opting for a loft. I'm guessing 500k? Check.
Sweet, 250k left. Do I invest? Psh, this is freakin day dream so of course I'm gonna piss it all away on crap I don't need.
George Foreman Grill. Check.
TiVo. Check.
Snuggie. Check.
Hello Kitty Mah Jong Set. Check.
250,000 faux dollars and that's all I can come up with. I'm sorry if I've disappointed you all. Hmm, I wonder if I can buy an island somewhere in SE Asia with 250k? I can sense you nodding in agreement with me that the island buying is a kickass idea.
High-five!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Ingenious Plan
Amanda recommended that I blog this -- who knows, I may gather a new following b/c of it.
This is a true story in the works:
Once upon a time in early 2010, I made a list of new year resolutions and one of the items on that list was to get married -- to any guy .. this year.
Why this proposal? My mom's been nagging me ever since puberty on finding a nice boy, settling down and popping babies out. My reaction has always been a 'this ain't the 50's' or 'you want kids, you pop them out!' sorta thing.
Even this whole house buying thing was a scheme of hers to have me one step closer to matrimony. For the record, I'm not against marriage, I'm just enjoying the single life in one of the busiest cities in the world.
I'll be turning the big 3-0 next year and if my math serves me right, I was 6 years old when my mom was 30. Scary thought aint' it? There could be a mini me in grade school eating glue b/c 1+1 is just too damn hard!!
Anyway, back to the plan. The plan, as stated before, is to get married. I'm not even picky. The guy can be any guy. Asian, Ukrainian, 1 eyed show pirate in vegas etc... as long as he's living, breathing and able say 'I do', its all good.
We'll have a quick n dirty wedding and 3-6 months down the line, an even quicker divorce. The whole point is to use this as an excuse for future questionings.
IE
Mom: Are you dating anyone?
Me: No, I'm still not over the last relationship.. The divorce was too painful.
Mom: Hmm.
I'm thinking this excuse will last a good 3-5 years.
This is a true story in the works:
Once upon a time in early 2010, I made a list of new year resolutions and one of the items on that list was to get married -- to any guy .. this year.
Why this proposal? My mom's been nagging me ever since puberty on finding a nice boy, settling down and popping babies out. My reaction has always been a 'this ain't the 50's' or 'you want kids, you pop them out!' sorta thing.
Even this whole house buying thing was a scheme of hers to have me one step closer to matrimony. For the record, I'm not against marriage, I'm just enjoying the single life in one of the busiest cities in the world.
I'll be turning the big 3-0 next year and if my math serves me right, I was 6 years old when my mom was 30. Scary thought aint' it? There could be a mini me in grade school eating glue b/c 1+1 is just too damn hard!!
Anyway, back to the plan. The plan, as stated before, is to get married. I'm not even picky. The guy can be any guy. Asian, Ukrainian, 1 eyed show pirate in vegas etc... as long as he's living, breathing and able say 'I do', its all good.
We'll have a quick n dirty wedding and 3-6 months down the line, an even quicker divorce. The whole point is to use this as an excuse for future questionings.
IE
Mom: Are you dating anyone?
Me: No, I'm still not over the last relationship.. The divorce was too painful.
Mom: Hmm.
I'm thinking this excuse will last a good 3-5 years.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Woot!
Monday mornings usually mean Monday blues. But once in a blue moon (har har) there's always an exception -- like today.
I can't stop smiling. This ranks up there with baby Kouen.
What can I say? Woot! Woot!
I can't stop smiling. This ranks up there with baby Kouen.
What can I say? Woot! Woot!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
G.I.M.P
ROTC Mike broke the news -- turns out my left leg is 1cm shorter than my right. Ain't that a bitch? He gave me pointers: put more pressure on your right side, work your core, try not to slouch, etc...
So today, as I was slowly getting started with my run, all I could think about was 'put more pressure on my right', 'crap, don't forget to breathe', 'I'm using too much pressure', 'suck in my gut, work that core', repeat and rinse.
35 mins and 5 kms later, my brain was exhausted. @(*$&@(*@!
As I was halfway into my run, I unexpectedly ran into 2 people. I don't know them on a personal level nor have I ever been aquainted with them, but it was weird how at first glance, I just knew who they were.
No, they weren't celebrities or anyone newsworthy. They were a couple. A couple to be married this year (if I remember correctly). Just funny how the world works.
So today, as I was slowly getting started with my run, all I could think about was 'put more pressure on my right', 'crap, don't forget to breathe', 'I'm using too much pressure', 'suck in my gut, work that core', repeat and rinse.
35 mins and 5 kms later, my brain was exhausted. @(*$&@(*@!
As I was halfway into my run, I unexpectedly ran into 2 people. I don't know them on a personal level nor have I ever been aquainted with them, but it was weird how at first glance, I just knew who they were.
No, they weren't celebrities or anyone newsworthy. They were a couple. A couple to be married this year (if I remember correctly). Just funny how the world works.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
At The Core~
As a treat for signing up to True Fitness, they offered 3 free personal training sessions. Yippee for me~
Today was the first session. I thought it was gentle on the eyes, Jason... but no, they stuck me with ROTC Mike. ROTC Mike that also enjoys triatholons, marathons and walks on the beach. Anyway, after drilling me on why I wanted to exercise (apparently 'being healthy' was not the right answer) and watching me do a demo run, he just frowned and did this weird head nod thingy. Apparently, my posture is all wrong, my stance is wrong, its just ALL wrong.
Bah~
Next was core training. He totally dissed my pilates skills (Mary Winsor, I've failed you completely) and tried to correct my core. '你太僵硬了!' Yep, that's what he kept telling me. I wanted to reply with '僵硬有什麼不好'. But considering we just met, I didnt want to scare him away.
Next weekend, next session.
Today was the first session. I thought it was gentle on the eyes, Jason... but no, they stuck me with ROTC Mike. ROTC Mike that also enjoys triatholons, marathons and walks on the beach. Anyway, after drilling me on why I wanted to exercise (apparently 'being healthy' was not the right answer) and watching me do a demo run, he just frowned and did this weird head nod thingy. Apparently, my posture is all wrong, my stance is wrong, its just ALL wrong.
Bah~
Next was core training. He totally dissed my pilates skills (Mary Winsor, I've failed you completely) and tried to correct my core. '你太僵硬了!' Yep, that's what he kept telling me. I wanted to reply with '僵硬有什麼不好'. But considering we just met, I didnt want to scare him away.
Next weekend, next session.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Urban Dictionary
Definition of [Nancy]
she's bootylicious and funky fresh.
she's a perfect ten and the most amazing person you will EVER meet. everyone who meets her loves her very very much.
nancy is pretty much the sex.
did you see that girl, she was a total nancy!
(boy sees hot girl)
boy: WOAH WHAT A NANCY!
hahahaha~
she's bootylicious and funky fresh.
she's a perfect ten and the most amazing person you will EVER meet. everyone who meets her loves her very very much.
nancy is pretty much the sex.
did you see that girl, she was a total nancy!
(boy sees hot girl)
boy: WOAH WHAT A NANCY!
hahahaha~
Sunday, February 07, 2010
nobody, nobody machu
i can dance nobody in mah sleep now~
year end dinner was AWESOME -- only cuz i don't remember half it being drunk for most of the nite. but the end results? CHA-CHING baby!
i'm so getting a new laptop over break! =T
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on a different note, i got membership at true fitness today. the smell of sweat reminded me of the good ol days spent at cali fitness.
year end dinner was AWESOME -- only cuz i don't remember half it being drunk for most of the nite. but the end results? CHA-CHING baby!
i'm so getting a new laptop over break! =T
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on a different note, i got membership at true fitness today. the smell of sweat reminded me of the good ol days spent at cali fitness.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Thirsty Thursdays
Feelings, nothing more than fee..fee..feelings~
Company year end dinner is tomorrow -- half dreading, half anxious.
The only sound in my head right now is 'cha-ching!' cuz mama needs a new laptop el pronto~
Company year end dinner is tomorrow -- half dreading, half anxious.
The only sound in my head right now is 'cha-ching!' cuz mama needs a new laptop el pronto~
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Perceptions
Taking a cue from Queenie (somewhat), my life has now once again revolved around work (somewhat). As I'm getting more and more settled into my new digs, things are slowly falling into place.
A very recent biz trip down to KS with a coworker became more of a bonding trip. I thought we knew each other pretty well (as co workers go) and for those that know me or have worked with me, I crack inappropriate jokes during the worst time, I sing way off key when I'm stressed, I show what color panties I have and ask what color other people are wearing...
My point? Her perception of me is a complete 180 of what I just described. Funny thing is, my boss said someting similar couple months before.
Hmm, who would've thunk~
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From the wonderful news section: Its a boy!!! And also caongrats to Doc and Danny!! 4th o July, here I come!
A very recent biz trip down to KS with a coworker became more of a bonding trip. I thought we knew each other pretty well (as co workers go) and for those that know me or have worked with me, I crack inappropriate jokes during the worst time, I sing way off key when I'm stressed, I show what color panties I have and ask what color other people are wearing...
My point? Her perception of me is a complete 180 of what I just described. Funny thing is, my boss said someting similar couple months before.
Hmm, who would've thunk~
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From the wonderful news section: Its a boy!!! And also caongrats to Doc and Danny!! 4th o July, here I come!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Cliffhanger
You know whenever you're watching a movie/tv show and one of the character has that window of opportunity to make things right by telling the truth or just plain speaking out loud, but doesn't and a whole bunch of crap (that could've been easily avoided) happens?
And everytime you think to yourself,'幹~又在托戲. 講出來就好了ㄚ!'
Art imitating life...
I talked to Eve (my coworker) about this and she simply said 'some things just aren't meant to be said.' I think that's horseshit (could be my stubborness, could be the American in me), but on some level, I know she's right.
So now what?
And everytime you think to yourself,'幹~又在托戲. 講出來就好了ㄚ!'
Art imitating life...
I talked to Eve (my coworker) about this and she simply said 'some things just aren't meant to be said.' I think that's horseshit (could be my stubborness, could be the American in me), but on some level, I know she's right.
So now what?
Monday, January 11, 2010
Friday, January 08, 2010
Run Nancy, Run!
Jogged to Fanny's place last nite. Such a bad idea to run outside at nite in Taipei. I almost got hit by scooters (twice) and took a wrong turn in the beginning which led me in the opposite direction of where I needed to go. Then, on the way back, I thought I made the right turn, but turns out, nope, sorry, better luck next time...
I'ma stickin to a well lit gym and a treadmill. At least I won't get hit by a scooter...
I'ma stickin to a well lit gym and a treadmill. At least I won't get hit by a scooter...
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Filler Up
After driving in Yilan and not running anyone over, it dawned on me on how much I miss it!
So after checking prices on the most economic car in Taiwan -- I've concluded that I can't afford shit here with my salary plus mortgage. There is the option of getting a roommate to help with the mortgage or getting a used car. hmm, I'll see...
So after checking prices on the most economic car in Taiwan -- I've concluded that I can't afford shit here with my salary plus mortgage. There is the option of getting a roommate to help with the mortgage or getting a used car. hmm, I'll see...
Monday, January 04, 2010
Resolutions!
So every year I list down new year resolutions... Last year was horrible. I don't think I stuck to any of them. As traditions go, here is my list for 2010.
1. Get back on the frickin mill
2. Minimize on the procrastination (ha~ as I blog this at work on a Monday morning)
3. Don't sweat the small stuff
4. Have a lil more faith in people -- especially here
5. Reconnect with old friends
6. This one I'll tell you later...
7. Be more organized
Lets see if I can stick to at least 3 of them!
2010, its on!
1. Get back on the frickin mill
2. Minimize on the procrastination (ha~ as I blog this at work on a Monday morning)
3. Don't sweat the small stuff
4. Have a lil more faith in people -- especially here
5. Reconnect with old friends
6. This one I'll tell you later...
7. Be more organized
Lets see if I can stick to at least 3 of them!
2010, its on!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Peace Out 2009!
Oh yah! Counting down to 2010!
What can I say about 2009? Hmm~ Lots of random life experiences fo'sure.
Where do I start?
(in no particular order)
Quarantined for faux H1N1 (love how this is on the top of my list)
Bought a house
Bought company stock
Food poisoning over Xmas
Still at Imperial(!!!)
Road trips with new and old friends
Amanda's wedding
Still drunk dialin folks back home
Getting sick every other month
Shotgun weddings (quoting Kristi "its raining babies!")
All the Seatown/Cali folks visiting
Drama-rama
Realizing habits are called habits for a reason (ie. road rage)
Only 1 gray hair this year!
Fresh ink
Please, no more biz trips to Macau!
Wakabayashi Jr. ^__^
2009 was definitely full of ups and downs and its ending on a really good note. News of baby Wakabayashi, for some reason, put a lot of things into perspective. It's like a kick in the ass to stop fuckin around and to be more pro-active.
I usually go with the flow of things, but I'm pretty anxious (in a good way) for 2010.
What can I say about 2009? Hmm~ Lots of random life experiences fo'sure.
Where do I start?
(in no particular order)
Quarantined for faux H1N1 (love how this is on the top of my list)
Bought a house
Bought company stock
Food poisoning over Xmas
Still at Imperial(!!!)
Road trips with new and old friends
Amanda's wedding
Still drunk dialin folks back home
Getting sick every other month
Shotgun weddings (quoting Kristi "its raining babies!")
All the Seatown/Cali folks visiting
Drama-rama
Realizing habits are called habits for a reason (ie. road rage)
Only 1 gray hair this year!
Fresh ink
Please, no more biz trips to Macau!
Wakabayashi Jr. ^__^
2009 was definitely full of ups and downs and its ending on a really good note. News of baby Wakabayashi, for some reason, put a lot of things into perspective. It's like a kick in the ass to stop fuckin around and to be more pro-active.
I usually go with the flow of things, but I'm pretty anxious (in a good way) for 2010.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Baby Talk
Whenever a friend or friend of a friend announced an engagement, we'd always joke 'is she pregnant?' out of good humor.
After a bunch of missed calls and a somewhat excited voicemail, it didnt dawn on me of what's to come.
I still think I'm being punk'd (just kidding!!!)...
This is hands down the best news I've heard in 2009.
I wonder if you'll name the kid 'something warrior wakabayashi'... Has a nice ring to it, no?
Congrats again!
After a bunch of missed calls and a somewhat excited voicemail, it didnt dawn on me of what's to come.
I still think I'm being punk'd (just kidding!!!)...
This is hands down the best news I've heard in 2009.
I wonder if you'll name the kid 'something warrior wakabayashi'... Has a nice ring to it, no?
Congrats again!
Monday, December 21, 2009
B. Murphy
A Munday it is with news of her passing.
Moments like these always make me think of the cliches: life is short, important things in life, living with no regrets, etc. But once the moment passes, I go back to my routine as if nothing had ever happened.
As I'm away from my family and friends this holiday season (like many holiday seasons), just know that I'm thinkin of you guys and that your Christmas cards will probably arrive after the new year.
Har har~
Moments like these always make me think of the cliches: life is short, important things in life, living with no regrets, etc. But once the moment passes, I go back to my routine as if nothing had ever happened.
As I'm away from my family and friends this holiday season (like many holiday seasons), just know that I'm thinkin of you guys and that your Christmas cards will probably arrive after the new year.
Har har~
Friday, December 18, 2009
Inner Charlotte
A guy that I used to have a crush on left me a message on FB recently. I don't know why, but I'm still smiling. Funny how after all these years, he's still able to give me the warm n fuzzies...
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