samedi, décembre 31, 2011
Happy 2012!!!
I'm home, finally. After the most adventurous decade so far. What's next for me? I don't know but i sure hope it's gonna be even more exciting!!!
Sparky and I are just doing our best to get accommodated to the lifestyle and weather. I fell sick already. Just hope now it's put of the system and won't be sick anymore soon.
Hope 2012 will be great for you too.
mardi, décembre 06, 2011
Today
My email account at work got de-activated right at 5:30pm.
I walked out of the office building for the last time, after going there every work day for 4 years.
It hasn't sink it yet.
Work has been a big part of the reason why I'm here.
I won't be working for a while.
YAY!
mardi, novembre 22, 2011
Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
For good.
So y'all can damn very well stop asking me to.
I'll be back by X'mas time.
Fa la la la la.
I expect many warm wishes, generous hugs and sloppy kisses.
And please be gentle with me. I'm kinda fragile right now.
Stop by my place so that you can finally say hi to Sparky and fall in love with him over again.
See you soon!
mardi, novembre 15, 2011
Neon Museum
haha....Oops.
Its looks like there is a lot, but it's a bit small. Nevertheless still pretty awesome. They are still building that place and trying to make it into a real destination—like a full safe museum area. So for no it's just by a guided tour only. which is nice to as you get to learn about the history of all those signs.
great place to take wedding photos too. just sayin'
This is Shawn and I a month ago, after our New Orleans trip, where she stayed a night in Vegas with me so we can do some cool shit together. the good thing is she doesn't even wanna go to the casinos.
mardi, novembre 01, 2011
mardi, octobre 18, 2011
jeudi, octobre 13, 2011
I was also at San Francisco for a bit
I'm on a Holiday Spree!!! First my Save Me San Francisco Trip, then followed by the New Orleans Extravaganza with Shawn.
Some pictures from SF below.
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| Orenchi Ramen |
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| FOlsom Street Fair |
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| FOlsom Street Fair |
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| Smitten Fresh Made Ice Cream At Hayes Valley |
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| The 3 Musketeers Unite! |
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| At the California Academy Of Science Museum |
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| At the California Academy Of Science Museum |
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| Crepevine |
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| Legion of Honor "The Mourners" Exibit. |
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| I hand-carried a Miette Vanilla Tomboy all through the flight and it made it perfectly back to Vegas. |
mardi, septembre 13, 2011
mardi, septembre 06, 2011
lundi, septembre 05, 2011
vendredi, septembre 02, 2011
Some Things You Need To Know
From here
I know you’re reading this. And I want you to know I’m writing this for you. Others will be confused. They will think I’m writing this for them. But I’m not.
This one’s for you.
I want you to know that life is not easy. Every day is an unpredictable challenge. Some days it can be difficult to simply get out of bed in the morning. To face reality and put on that smile. But I want you to know, your smile has kept me going on more days than I can count. Never forget that, even through the toughest times, you are incredible. You really are.
So smile more often. You have so many reasons to. Time and again, my reason is you.
You won’t always be perfect. Neither will I. Because nobody is perfect, and nobody deserves to be perfect. Nobody has it easy, everybody has issues. You will never know exactly what I’m going through. And I will never know exactly what you’re going through. We are all fighting our own unique war.
But we are fighting through it simultaneously, together.
Whenever somebody discredits you, and tells you that you can’t do something, keep in mind that they are speaking from within the boundaries of their own limitations. Ignore them. Don’t give in. In this crazy world that’s trying to make you like everyone else, find the courage to keep being your awesome self. And when they laugh at you for being different
, laugh back at them for being the same.
Remember, our courage doesn’t always roar aloud. Sometimes it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day whispering, “I will try again tomorrow.” So stand strong. Things turn out best for people who make the best out of the way things turn out.
And I am committed to making the best of it along with you."
I know you’re reading this. And I want you to know I’m writing this for you. Others will be confused. They will think I’m writing this for them. But I’m not.
This one’s for you.
I want you to know that life is not easy. Every day is an unpredictable challenge. Some days it can be difficult to simply get out of bed in the morning. To face reality and put on that smile. But I want you to know, your smile has kept me going on more days than I can count. Never forget that, even through the toughest times, you are incredible. You really are.
So smile more often. You have so many reasons to. Time and again, my reason is you.
You won’t always be perfect. Neither will I. Because nobody is perfect, and nobody deserves to be perfect. Nobody has it easy, everybody has issues. You will never know exactly what I’m going through. And I will never know exactly what you’re going through. We are all fighting our own unique war.
But we are fighting through it simultaneously, together.
Whenever somebody discredits you, and tells you that you can’t do something, keep in mind that they are speaking from within the boundaries of their own limitations. Ignore them. Don’t give in. In this crazy world that’s trying to make you like everyone else, find the courage to keep being your awesome self. And when they laugh at you for being different
, laugh back at them for being the same.Remember, our courage doesn’t always roar aloud. Sometimes it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day whispering, “I will try again tomorrow.” So stand strong. Things turn out best for people who make the best out of the way things turn out.
And I am committed to making the best of it along with you."
mercredi, août 31, 2011
distraction
There's a lot of things I want to say but I have no courage to. So let's focus on FOOD.
First I shared an order for a box of Utah sweet peaches with some colleagues. Hope I got 桃花运？The good kind please.
They are really sweet. I only have 1/3 of that box for myself but it's a lot. I wanted to share some with my downstairs neigbours but no one answered the door. Too bad.
Sayaka is going to be here tomorrow. I can't wait to pick her up and have some girly time together. She's just here a few hours earlier than her hubby. And then for Friday, we will be going to a very nice steak restaurant Capital Grill at Fashion Show Mall.
Have you heard of Restaurant Week? If you haven't, you should check them out. Last year I went to Fleur de Lys, which typically will cost more than $100 for a person's meal but it cost only $50.11 for that particular week. So this year, I'm going to 3 restaurants during Restaurant Week!!! Not only is this for charity, I get to eat great food at super fancy restaurants for a fraction of the price. This happens in most major cities so go check it out!!!
I'll post pictures once I finish those 3 meals. Last one will happen at Jean Georges Steakhouse next Friday.
They are really sweet. I only have 1/3 of that box for myself but it's a lot. I wanted to share some with my downstairs neigbours but no one answered the door. Too bad.
Sayaka is going to be here tomorrow. I can't wait to pick her up and have some girly time together. She's just here a few hours earlier than her hubby. And then for Friday, we will be going to a very nice steak restaurant Capital Grill at Fashion Show Mall.
Have you heard of Restaurant Week? If you haven't, you should check them out. Last year I went to Fleur de Lys, which typically will cost more than $100 for a person's meal but it cost only $50.11 for that particular week. So this year, I'm going to 3 restaurants during Restaurant Week!!! Not only is this for charity, I get to eat great food at super fancy restaurants for a fraction of the price. This happens in most major cities so go check it out!!!
I'll post pictures once I finish those 3 meals. Last one will happen at Jean Georges Steakhouse next Friday.
dimanche, août 28, 2011
on my shoulders
When you reach the demise of a relationship, would you reflect on it or just move on?
I think most of you will probably be like me—spent a significant amount of time running through the whole thing again, in my head, like it's a really long movie with a twisted ending.
Do you even blame yourself for the failure at all?
Be it that the other party lied, cheated or just hurt you for no reason, would you still admit some fault?
Even if you have tried your best, do you think you could have done better?
It's hurtful and exhausting to resent someone forever. Forgiving will feel divine. And I hope to be there soon.
I think most of you will probably be like me—spent a significant amount of time running through the whole thing again, in my head, like it's a really long movie with a twisted ending.
Do you even blame yourself for the failure at all?
Be it that the other party lied, cheated or just hurt you for no reason, would you still admit some fault?
Even if you have tried your best, do you think you could have done better?
It's hurtful and exhausting to resent someone forever. Forgiving will feel divine. And I hope to be there soon.
mardi, août 23, 2011
dimanche, août 21, 2011
Tubing
This is the strange man (who I live with) & I at Colorado River 2 weekends ago.
Yes! We planted our ass on the purple tubes and floated down the river for 4 hours :)
samedi, août 20, 2011
current Obssession 21
Korean designer Lily Suh @ Zoono of I3lab (link jammed at the moment) created the 'full moon odyseey' floor mattress. Now wouldn't that be such a great place to take a nap!
(via Black Eiffel via designboom)
samedi, août 13, 2011
When something bad happens,
I'm glad there is always someone/something good around.
Moral of the story: Don't work late all by myself again because when my car battery decided to die prematurely last night, it wasn't funny.
BUT
Happy to have friends who are just a phonecall away to give me a ride.
Happy to know someone with a handy jumpstart-car device.
Happy to find an auto shop with honest and helpful people working there.
Happy to find out the battery is still under warranty.
Happy to not pay a single cent.
Happy to have the same nice gentleman install my new windscreen wipers.
Happy to have streak-less windscreen.
Happy to find out tomorrow will rain before I wash my car.
Happy to be free to drive to the doggy park in the evening.
Happy to chat with dog-loving strangers.
Happy to have no TV that will waste my time.
Happy to go to bed now, but not before playing a little Angry Bird first.
Moral of the story: Don't work late all by myself again because when my car battery decided to die prematurely last night, it wasn't funny.
BUT
Happy to have friends who are just a phonecall away to give me a ride.
Happy to know someone with a handy jumpstart-car device.
Happy to find an auto shop with honest and helpful people working there.
Happy to find out the battery is still under warranty.
Happy to not pay a single cent.
Happy to have the same nice gentleman install my new windscreen wipers.
Happy to have streak-less windscreen.
Happy to find out tomorrow will rain before I wash my car.
Happy to be free to drive to the doggy park in the evening.
Happy to chat with dog-loving strangers.
Happy to have no TV that will waste my time.
Happy to go to bed now, but not before playing a little Angry Bird first.
jeudi, août 04, 2011
Life goes on
Sparky makes his little spot in my room with an red ikea throw, a lime green wrap that was supposed to cover the printer, two of his buddies and a new teddy bear. Funny thing is I shouldn't have kept the teddy which was gifted from the ex, but I did. And one fine day Sparky walked into my room with teddy in his mouth. Now it's his to vent his frustration on, he loves chewing on teddy's ears. Nom nom nom.
I'm going tubing this Saturday! I'm very happy to be making more meaningful friendships with more people. Well, we never know how people truly are, but we can give it a try. And doing all these fun activities OUTSIDE with nature. It's wonderful just thinking about it. We'll be drinking and chatting, flowing lazily down the Colorado River... ...
mercredi, août 03, 2011
一个出轨男人与佛的对话
深夜，寺里一人一佛，佛坐人站。
人：圣明的佛，我是一个已婚之人，我现在狂热地爱上了另一个女人，我真的不知道该怎幺办。
佛：你能确认你现在爱上的这个女人就是你生命里唯一的最后一个女人吗？
人：是的。
佛：你离婚，然后娶她。
人：可是我现在的爱人温柔，善良，贤惠，我这样做是否有一点残忍，有一点不道德。
佛：在婚姻中没有爱才是残忍和不道德的，你现在爱上了别人已不爱她了，你这样做是正确的。
人：可是我爱人很爱我，真的很爱我。
佛：那她就是幸福的。
人：我要与她离婚后另娶她人，她应该是很痛苦的又怎幺会是幸福的呢？
佛：在婚姻里她还拥有她对你的爱，而你在婚姻中已失去对她的爱， 因为你爱上了别人，正谓拥有的就是幸福的，失去的才是痛苦的，所以痛苦的人是你。
人：可是我要和她离婚后另娶她人，应该是她失去了我，她应该才是痛苦的。
佛：你错了，你只是她婚姻中真爱的一个具体，当你这个具体不存在的时候，她的真爱会延续到另一个具体，因为她在婚姻中的真爱从没有失去过。所以她才是幸福的而你才是痛苦的。
人：她说过今生只爱我一个，她不会爱上别人的。
佛：这样的话你也说过吗？
人：我。我。。我。。。
佛：你现在看你面前香炉里的三根蜡烛，那根最亮。
人：我真的不知道，好象都是一样的亮。
佛：这三根蜡烛就好比是三个女人，其中一根就是你现在所爱的那个女人，芸芸众生，女人何止千百万万，你连这三根蜡烛那根最亮都不知道，都不能把你现在爱的人找出来，你为什么又能确定你现在爱的这个女人就是你生命里唯一的最后一个女人呢？
人：我。我。。我。。。
佛：你现在拿一根蜡烛放在你的眼前，用心看看那根最亮
人：当然是眼前的这根最亮。
佛：你现在把它放回原处，再看看那根最亮
人：我真的还是看不出那根最亮。
佛：其实你刚拿的那根蜡烛就是好比是你现在爱的那个最后的女人，所谓爱由心生，当你感觉你爱她时，你用心去看就觉的它最亮，当你把它放回原处，你却找不到最亮的一点感觉，你这种所谓的最后的唯一的爱只是镜花水月，到头来终究是一场空。
人：哦，我懂了，你并不是要我与我的爱人离婚，你是在点化我，
佛：看破不说破，你去吧
人：我现在真的知道我爱的是谁了，她就是我现在的爱人。
佛：阿弥陀佛，阿弥陀佛
你我曾经深爱过的某人，无非也就是芸芸众生中的一个，只是爱由心生，自以为他/她会是今生最爱，当你感觉你爱她，你用心去爱就觉的他/她最珍贵，当万物归原，生命仍然继续，他/她无非也就是我们生命中的一个过客。
我们根本无法确定哪一个才是今生最爱，如果不懂得去珍惜，你身边这个爱你的/你爱的人，在某一天，也会成为你身边的过客。
找一个你爱的人不容易，找一个爱你的人也不容易。如果无法确定哪一个才是你最爱的人，何不在自己成为别人的爱人的时候珍惜这份感情？爱由心生，你告诉自己是爱他/她的，自然就可以爱上他/她。
如果你爱的人不爱你，也请记得：爱由心生。是你太过于把目光集中在他/她身上了，试着放开视线焦点，你会发现光亮的蜡烛到处都有。
爱与不爱，无非也就是在一念之间。
过去的事情过去的爱情，就让它过去吧，那只是我们生命的一部分，只是茫茫大海中的一滴水珠，只是漫漫苍弩中的一粒微尘。没有那些过去，也不会造就现在的你我。
珍惜当前，永远胜于三心二意
人：圣明的佛，我是一个已婚之人，我现在狂热地爱上了另一个女人，我真的不知道该怎幺办。
佛：你能确认你现在爱上的这个女人就是你生命里唯一的最后一个女人吗？
人：是的。
佛：你离婚，然后娶她。
人：可是我现在的爱人温柔，善良，贤惠，我这样做是否有一点残忍，有一点不道德。
佛：在婚姻中没有爱才是残忍和不道德的，你现在爱上了别人已不爱她了，你这样做是正确的。
人：可是我爱人很爱我，真的很爱我。
佛：那她就是幸福的。
人：我要与她离婚后另娶她人，她应该是很痛苦的又怎幺会是幸福的呢？
佛：在婚姻里她还拥有她对你的爱，而你在婚姻中已失去对她的爱， 因为你爱上了别人，正谓拥有的就是幸福的，失去的才是痛苦的，所以痛苦的人是你。
人：可是我要和她离婚后另娶她人，应该是她失去了我，她应该才是痛苦的。
佛：你错了，你只是她婚姻中真爱的一个具体，当你这个具体不存在的时候，她的真爱会延续到另一个具体，因为她在婚姻中的真爱从没有失去过。所以她才是幸福的而你才是痛苦的。
人：她说过今生只爱我一个，她不会爱上别人的。
佛：这样的话你也说过吗？
人：我。我。。我。。。
佛：你现在看你面前香炉里的三根蜡烛，那根最亮。
人：我真的不知道，好象都是一样的亮。
佛：这三根蜡烛就好比是三个女人，其中一根就是你现在所爱的那个女人，芸芸众生，女人何止千百万万，你连这三根蜡烛那根最亮都不知道，都不能把你现在爱的人找出来，你为什么又能确定你现在爱的这个女人就是你生命里唯一的最后一个女人呢？
人：我。我。。我。。。
佛：你现在拿一根蜡烛放在你的眼前，用心看看那根最亮
人：当然是眼前的这根最亮。
佛：你现在把它放回原处，再看看那根最亮
人：我真的还是看不出那根最亮。
佛：其实你刚拿的那根蜡烛就是好比是你现在爱的那个最后的女人，所谓爱由心生，当你感觉你爱她时，你用心去看就觉的它最亮，当你把它放回原处，你却找不到最亮的一点感觉，你这种所谓的最后的唯一的爱只是镜花水月，到头来终究是一场空。
人：哦，我懂了，你并不是要我与我的爱人离婚，你是在点化我，
佛：看破不说破，你去吧
人：我现在真的知道我爱的是谁了，她就是我现在的爱人。
佛：阿弥陀佛，阿弥陀佛
你我曾经深爱过的某人，无非也就是芸芸众生中的一个，只是爱由心生，自以为他/她会是今生最爱，当你感觉你爱她，你用心去爱就觉的他/她最珍贵，当万物归原，生命仍然继续，他/她无非也就是我们生命中的一个过客。
我们根本无法确定哪一个才是今生最爱，如果不懂得去珍惜，你身边这个爱你的/你爱的人，在某一天，也会成为你身边的过客。
找一个你爱的人不容易，找一个爱你的人也不容易。如果无法确定哪一个才是你最爱的人，何不在自己成为别人的爱人的时候珍惜这份感情？爱由心生，你告诉自己是爱他/她的，自然就可以爱上他/她。
如果你爱的人不爱你，也请记得：爱由心生。是你太过于把目光集中在他/她身上了，试着放开视线焦点，你会发现光亮的蜡烛到处都有。
爱与不爱，无非也就是在一念之间。
过去的事情过去的爱情，就让它过去吧，那只是我们生命的一部分，只是茫茫大海中的一滴水珠，只是漫漫苍弩中的一粒微尘。没有那些过去，也不会造就现在的你我。
珍惜当前，永远胜于三心二意
dimanche, juillet 31, 2011
I am a bad person.
I've neglecting my blog again...Forgive me as I was trying to woo my Life back to me. It's been great so far.
Yesterday (sat) I had a very fulfilling day. I went kayaking in the AM, bbq dinner party and then KTV till the wee hours. I was exhausted but in a very good way. I'm making it a point to accept any social invitation, and also plan things to do with friends who are helping me to move on quicker than I thought.
I admit that there are moments where I slipped. Like when I was floating on my life vest alone, just chilling in Lake Mead when we took a break on an island from kayaking, I was imaging things. I was actually talking to him in my head as he appear right before, but at least I was telling him to go away :) And it would never be true because he is actually scared of the ocean and can't swim (what a dumbass. Seriously why did I date him?) LOL
Have you watch Objectified?
We watched it at work during a "Lunch & Learn" session. It was nice to have such activities at work.
Yesterday (sat) I had a very fulfilling day. I went kayaking in the AM, bbq dinner party and then KTV till the wee hours. I was exhausted but in a very good way. I'm making it a point to accept any social invitation, and also plan things to do with friends who are helping me to move on quicker than I thought.
I admit that there are moments where I slipped. Like when I was floating on my life vest alone, just chilling in Lake Mead when we took a break on an island from kayaking, I was imaging things. I was actually talking to him in my head as he appear right before, but at least I was telling him to go away :) And it would never be true because he is actually scared of the ocean and can't swim (what a dumbass. Seriously why did I date him?) LOL
Have you watch Objectified?
Objectified Trailer from victor barcellos on Vimeo.
We watched it at work during a "Lunch & Learn" session. It was nice to have such activities at work.
samedi, juillet 09, 2011
The Art of The Moment
Finally! I have time to read/re-read my books. I kinda forgot about the joy of reading for a while. Bad. Another thing I need to be aware of, if I ever forget myself in a relationship...
So I am reading The The Art of The Moment: Simple Ways to Get the Most from Life by Veronique Vienne and my beloved Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen.
I want to share a great excerpt from the former:
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The Gift of Forgetfulness
"Happiness? That's nothing more than health and a poor memory," said Nobel prize winner Albert Schweitzer. A doctor, musician, humanitarian, and philosopher, he reinvented himself time and time again.
Enjoy your memory lapses—they make each moment a second-to-none occurrence.
• Be here now: Live as if you won't remember tomorrow what you did today.
• Be carefree: Forget what you think you know and let the world take you by surprise.
• Be blessed: Forget what you want but enjoy what you get.
• Be popular: Forget to point out that you were right in the first place.
• Be memorable: Take for granted that most folks will forget what you said but will always remember how you made them feel.
• Be generous: Between friends, forget what must be forgotten.
• Be truthful: Don't lie and you won't have to remember a thing.
• Be forgiving: Forget the age of anyone over 35.
• Be modest: Forget to mention your accomplishments.
• Be ready: This is it. The rest is but a memory.
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Wise words. Goodnight.
So I am reading The The Art of The Moment: Simple Ways to Get the Most from Life by Veronique Vienne and my beloved Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen.
I want to share a great excerpt from the former:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Gift of Forgetfulness
"Happiness? That's nothing more than health and a poor memory," said Nobel prize winner Albert Schweitzer. A doctor, musician, humanitarian, and philosopher, he reinvented himself time and time again.
Enjoy your memory lapses—they make each moment a second-to-none occurrence.
• Be here now: Live as if you won't remember tomorrow what you did today.
• Be carefree: Forget what you think you know and let the world take you by surprise.
• Be blessed: Forget what you want but enjoy what you get.
• Be popular: Forget to point out that you were right in the first place.
• Be memorable: Take for granted that most folks will forget what you said but will always remember how you made them feel.
• Be generous: Between friends, forget what must be forgotten.
• Be truthful: Don't lie and you won't have to remember a thing.
• Be forgiving: Forget the age of anyone over 35.
• Be modest: Forget to mention your accomplishments.
• Be ready: This is it. The rest is but a memory.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Wise words. Goodnight.
vendredi, juillet 01, 2011
So I'm all settled in...
My new Apartment! Everyone knows I'm always excited and up for re-decorating a whole new living space. But this time, I do it with a lot of sadness and haste. Nevertheless, I think I lucked out—getting a move-in ready apartment which is 10 minutes' drive from work and also very pet-friendly.
It's a 2 bedroom, so yes I have a roomie. He's a cute little boy who's a lot younger and my junior at work. So he has already encountered the very-bitchy-at-work me so I don't think it's any different from a very-bitchy-at-home me! He's very sweet, volunteered to do the 'man' stuff of the house, lets me have the master bedroom and is putting up with my hoarding issues. Most importantly, he has met Sparky before and loves him too!
We stay in a corner unit, on the second floor, there's a little balcony for the nice evenings we are having now. We intend to lay some wood flooring and put some nice lights. There is two full bathrooms so we don't have to fight over it. Our bedrooms are at the opposite end of the apartments so we won't have to worry about disturbing each other. I would be happy for him if he brings someone home, but I don;t need to hear about it! Vice versa!!!
I'm definitely not done unpacking yet, though the closet is already pretty organized.
I took as much as I can from the house. First, I didn't want to have to buy anything or spend anymore money. Secondly, I did contribute monetarily to most of the furniture and appliances although I was staying rent/bills-free over there. Lastly, I JUST didn't want him to have it. I took what I need, what was originally from my previous apartment, and what I thought I fairly deserved (on a very logically and rational way).
If you guys really want to know, read on.
So by the third day, I found an apartment because that was the main thing I had to do to keep sane. I cannot bear living in that house anymore. Although he said I don't have to move out (WTF right?) I started packing once I know I'm about to sign on to the apartment. It was painful.
The weekend finally arrived after a few more agonizing days. I asked a few friends to help me move. I felt weak, helpless. I really needed someone to save me and my friends did. They came, packed my shit in boxes, loaded up their cars and unloaded numerous more into the new apt, in crazy heat, never complained, and only gave me their very best. That's why there is a saying: boy/girlfriends come and go, but true friends always stays.
Sparky came with me. He has no means of taking care of anyone, even himself, so there is no way in HELL I would leave Sparky with him. I'm the one who takes Sparky to the vet, the one who takes him to the park and the one who buys his food. He is my son, haha.
Since then I've only return there once to collect some stuff I've forgotten. I probably need to make another trip, but there is no rush. I found the gate opener in my car, but who cares, it's his loss. I'll return it at my own sweet time.
With no risk, there will be no gain. This past relationship made me wiser. It's the first that I've been so open and so serious about. I'm learning from what I did—right, wrong or anything in between. Hope that through this, I am a better person for when the Love of my life appears in front of me, I know exactly what to do.
It's a 2 bedroom, so yes I have a roomie. He's a cute little boy who's a lot younger and my junior at work. So he has already encountered the very-bitchy-at-work me so I don't think it's any different from a very-bitchy-at-home me! He's very sweet, volunteered to do the 'man' stuff of the house, lets me have the master bedroom and is putting up with my hoarding issues. Most importantly, he has met Sparky before and loves him too!
We stay in a corner unit, on the second floor, there's a little balcony for the nice evenings we are having now. We intend to lay some wood flooring and put some nice lights. There is two full bathrooms so we don't have to fight over it. Our bedrooms are at the opposite end of the apartments so we won't have to worry about disturbing each other. I would be happy for him if he brings someone home, but I don;t need to hear about it! Vice versa!!!
I'm definitely not done unpacking yet, though the closet is already pretty organized.
I took as much as I can from the house. First, I didn't want to have to buy anything or spend anymore money. Secondly, I did contribute monetarily to most of the furniture and appliances although I was staying rent/bills-free over there. Lastly, I JUST didn't want him to have it. I took what I need, what was originally from my previous apartment, and what I thought I fairly deserved (on a very logically and rational way).
If you guys really want to know, read on.
So by the third day, I found an apartment because that was the main thing I had to do to keep sane. I cannot bear living in that house anymore. Although he said I don't have to move out (WTF right?) I started packing once I know I'm about to sign on to the apartment. It was painful.
The weekend finally arrived after a few more agonizing days. I asked a few friends to help me move. I felt weak, helpless. I really needed someone to save me and my friends did. They came, packed my shit in boxes, loaded up their cars and unloaded numerous more into the new apt, in crazy heat, never complained, and only gave me their very best. That's why there is a saying: boy/girlfriends come and go, but true friends always stays.
Sparky came with me. He has no means of taking care of anyone, even himself, so there is no way in HELL I would leave Sparky with him. I'm the one who takes Sparky to the vet, the one who takes him to the park and the one who buys his food. He is my son, haha.
Since then I've only return there once to collect some stuff I've forgotten. I probably need to make another trip, but there is no rush. I found the gate opener in my car, but who cares, it's his loss. I'll return it at my own sweet time.
With no risk, there will be no gain. This past relationship made me wiser. It's the first that I've been so open and so serious about. I'm learning from what I did—right, wrong or anything in between. Hope that through this, I am a better person for when the Love of my life appears in front of me, I know exactly what to do.
samedi, juin 18, 2011
Nursing a broken heart
Or rather I can say I'm becoming stronger with each experience.
I've surprised myself with the entire trip—as in how this relationship begun and came to an end, how I dived it, how I let it run freely and how I am now, 2 weeks later. And when I say I'm fine, I can say it's 90% true.
I attribute this strength to the overwhelming love I've received from my lovely supportive family and generous friends. You are the ones I can count on no matter what happens, and you are the ones I can truly believe who will love me till the end of time.
I want to keep moving forward. I want to let go. I want to be in love again.
It can only get better right?
p.s. dunch worry, Sparky is mine to keep!
I've surprised myself with the entire trip—as in how this relationship begun and came to an end, how I dived it, how I let it run freely and how I am now, 2 weeks later. And when I say I'm fine, I can say it's 90% true.
I attribute this strength to the overwhelming love I've received from my lovely supportive family and generous friends. You are the ones I can count on no matter what happens, and you are the ones I can truly believe who will love me till the end of time.
I want to keep moving forward. I want to let go. I want to be in love again.
It can only get better right?
p.s. dunch worry, Sparky is mine to keep!
lundi, mai 30, 2011
Sparky is a Star!!!
My photographer friend came by today to take some awesome Sparky shots for her portfolio.DANG!
She made Sparky look even much better (which I thought was not possible).
Go to my FB! She tagged me in most of the pictures.
Just some vanity shots
Dropped by the Target Corporation sponsored free day at the local Springs Preserve.
Bleh. Wasn't very interesting at all, especially compared to the Lied Children Science Museum we visited last weekend. Glad we didn't have to pay the $10.95/person entrance fee.
To make matters worse, I wanted to try out the Wolfgang Puck Cafe at the location and the service was really slooooooow. I know, it's a busy day, they should put more staff on duty then. I blame the management, not the mistreated and I-don't-wanna-be-here-look-on-my-face kitchen to floor staff who had to deal with the overwhelming number of customers. Time we spent waiting in line to order plus waiting for the food to be served: 1 hr 45 mins. Time we spent actually eating: 20 mins.
They actually have a good view of the Strip on one of the trails, but that's not hard due to the low level architecture throughout the city.
No disrespect to the Native Americans but doesn't Little A look like her? Blame it on the haircut.
That's all folks. Yes, that place is kinda boring. I didn't bother to take any shots of the exhibit.
Bleh. Wasn't very interesting at all, especially compared to the Lied Children Science Museum we visited last weekend. Glad we didn't have to pay the $10.95/person entrance fee.
To make matters worse, I wanted to try out the Wolfgang Puck Cafe at the location and the service was really slooooooow. I know, it's a busy day, they should put more staff on duty then. I blame the management, not the mistreated and I-don't-wanna-be-here-look-on-my-face kitchen to floor staff who had to deal with the overwhelming number of customers. Time we spent waiting in line to order plus waiting for the food to be served: 1 hr 45 mins. Time we spent actually eating: 20 mins.
They actually have a good view of the Strip on one of the trails, but that's not hard due to the low level architecture throughout the city.
No disrespect to the Native Americans but doesn't Little A look like her? Blame it on the haircut.
That's all folks. Yes, that place is kinda boring. I didn't bother to take any shots of the exhibit.dimanche, mai 29, 2011
My Heath Ceramics
Thanks to Clara, Janice & Karen!!!
I got these from my recent SF trip with the yummy gift card that they sent me for X'mas. This makes shopping so much more satisfying!
The 2010 Fall/Winter seasonal limited edition tall vase—factory price was about 30% less then retail and it was the only one. I zoomed right in and grabbed it before anyone else could. The baby breath was from the bf's gift of a rose bouquet from Valentine's day and the single dried up pink carnation was from Ashley during Mother's day :D
The yellow glazed bud vase is the new one (the brown and white were from a previous LA trip). From the current 2011 Spring/Summer seasonal limited edition.
Looks like I have a little "Clara" shrine as she also gifted me the adorable birdie cupcake stand on the left that is now used to hold our car keys since this is right by the entry way from our garage.
I got these from my recent SF trip with the yummy gift card that they sent me for X'mas. This makes shopping so much more satisfying!
The 2010 Fall/Winter seasonal limited edition tall vase—factory price was about 30% less then retail and it was the only one. I zoomed right in and grabbed it before anyone else could. The baby breath was from the bf's gift of a rose bouquet from Valentine's day and the single dried up pink carnation was from Ashley during Mother's day :D
The yellow glazed bud vase is the new one (the brown and white were from a previous LA trip). From the current 2011 Spring/Summer seasonal limited edition.Looks like I have a little "Clara" shrine as she also gifted me the adorable birdie cupcake stand on the left that is now used to hold our car keys since this is right by the entry way from our garage.
mercredi, mai 25, 2011
lundi, mai 16, 2011
some updates
This is what Sparky does, during most of the day, when I'm supposed to be working.
(I took this precious pic when I was sick at home last week. Sick again! I am so useless!)
(Pardon my messy backyard. The fake grass is breaking down :( Need to put new one in)
And wh doesn't wanna see a close up pic of my son? So cute.
So the big news/ conversation starter nowadays for me is my Invisaligners! I just started two Fridays ago. I'm on my second set now. and GOSH! The first time did hurt a lot. Plus my dentist had to whip out his tiny set of saws to shave off some of my teeth coz my main problem is overcrowding. So now I have some gaps between my teeth, hopefully they will move quicker.
I'm bound to lose weight coz' wearing the aligners disallow me to snack throughout the day at my desk while I'm working. You can't eat with them on and it's a hassle to have to brush and floss everytime after i eat. Booooooo. Price of vanity.
Let's see if I'll be more perfect in 12 months!
The little extra things on some of my teeth are attachés, they help the aligners 'hold on' so they don;t move around too much.
samedi, mai 07, 2011
The cutest Elly bag from Kate Spade
If I have a couple hundreds of thousands bucks lying around, then I'll consider getting this utterly charming yet kinda impractical basket-weaved tote from Kate Spade. I love elephants!
Linky here.
dimanche, mai 01, 2011
Date Night
Supposed to go watch the UFC fight but ended up as a Date Night since we got some time to be just alone. And when I say alone it means only the two of us.
So he surprised me with a trip back to this nice neighborhood with its own man made lake. He brought me there like 2+ years ago on a date—It was later in the night, and we just had dinner and I wanted to go home already but he refused to *release* me. So he drove me to this lakeside to hang out for a while and it was freezing! I remember being very nervous, because I thought he was going to "make his move" but he didn't. Phew~
It was only a few dates later then we became officially a couple. So when we stood at the same spot just now, I told him he owes me a kiss, as I didn't receive one 2 years ago. It's all good now.
Awkward smile due to my Invisaligners
I look FUGLY in this picture (pls do not click to enlarge it) but I think is awesomely funny so I have to share it. The ducks came out of nowhere on the right and started running so I pretended it was chasing me :)
But then we figured they weren't interested in us. (this is how we see it) Turns out that the 2 white ducks are females and the 2 dark brown/green ones are males and the latter is aggressively chasing one of the white ducks. Because I joined it in party, the victim went to hide under the front of our car! But the 2 males refused to give up (horny bastards) and keep pecking at the poor girl on her neck. So much that I could see it turning red and the feathers are coming out. See below.
The other white duck can't really help much so it stood helplessly on the side. I kept screaming at the males, trying to shoo them away. The BF actually LIGHTLY pushed one of the males away and it didn't bulge!!! DAMN!
The BF was videotaping the whole thing but in the end we realize that he didn't actually record it \"(-_-)/
After 2 minutes, he went to move the car backwards and the girl got out and the males kept chasing her to the grass and one of them almost successfully got on top of her and started his humping. Luckily in the end she somehow got away and I guess the males got tired and gave up.
DAMN. the males are violent. I guess ducks are one fo the species who really dun respect the females of their kind. Makes me don't like them as much. Especially when the females were so pretty in their white feathers..... hahahha
Anyways, the next stop was my favorite cupcake place in Vegas— The Cupcakery. I'm so surprised he remembered. I had to wait till we got to another place because since I have braces now, I need to take them out and wash it before I can eat, and then put them back on.
I'm happy I'm doing this but I hope I can endure the pain and inconvenience for now and then I'll be looking great in my new smile :)
Goodnight!
So he surprised me with a trip back to this nice neighborhood with its own man made lake. He brought me there like 2+ years ago on a date—It was later in the night, and we just had dinner and I wanted to go home already but he refused to *release* me. So he drove me to this lakeside to hang out for a while and it was freezing! I remember being very nervous, because I thought he was going to "make his move" but he didn't. Phew~
It was only a few dates later then we became officially a couple. So when we stood at the same spot just now, I told him he owes me a kiss, as I didn't receive one 2 years ago. It's all good now.
Awkward smile due to my Invisaligners
I look FUGLY in this picture (pls do not click to enlarge it) but I think is awesomely funny so I have to share it. The ducks came out of nowhere on the right and started running so I pretended it was chasing me :)
But then we figured they weren't interested in us. (this is how we see it) Turns out that the 2 white ducks are females and the 2 dark brown/green ones are males and the latter is aggressively chasing one of the white ducks. Because I joined it in party, the victim went to hide under the front of our car! But the 2 males refused to give up (horny bastards) and keep pecking at the poor girl on her neck. So much that I could see it turning red and the feathers are coming out. See below.
The other white duck can't really help much so it stood helplessly on the side. I kept screaming at the males, trying to shoo them away. The BF actually LIGHTLY pushed one of the males away and it didn't bulge!!! DAMN!The BF was videotaping the whole thing but in the end we realize that he didn't actually record it \"(-_-)/
After 2 minutes, he went to move the car backwards and the girl got out and the males kept chasing her to the grass and one of them almost successfully got on top of her and started his humping. Luckily in the end she somehow got away and I guess the males got tired and gave up.
DAMN. the males are violent. I guess ducks are one fo the species who really dun respect the females of their kind. Makes me don't like them as much. Especially when the females were so pretty in their white feathers..... hahahha
Anyways, the next stop was my favorite cupcake place in Vegas— The Cupcakery. I'm so surprised he remembered. I had to wait till we got to another place because since I have braces now, I need to take them out and wash it before I can eat, and then put them back on.
I'm happy I'm doing this but I hope I can endure the pain and inconvenience for now and then I'll be looking great in my new smile :)
Goodnight!
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