NOM NOM NOM
Since I've moved up to the bay, I've been trying to find all the latest events in San Francisco. When I first moved up I went to San Francisco's overly-packed-food-festival. Even though the lines were never ending, overall, the food was really good. Lesson learned: give someone in front of the line (preferable a passive Asian girl) an extra dollar or two and ask her to by food for you. I'm going back to LA this weekend for Chinese New Year and luckily LA is having their 1st annual Street Food Festival. Woot Woot! Hopefully I will get to go. Gong Hey Fat Choy errbody!
Loverbirds
Even though I am horrible at updating this blog, I still decided to create another blog: DCchaos
The bf and I took a big leap in our relationship and decided that he should move up to the Bay with me. We're both daring and spontaneous, but our affinity for alcohol leaves our intoxicated adventures very un-memorable. We both decided it would be great to not only keep a blog where we can remember the moments we share together, but also document the progression of our relationship together.
On a side note, I am completely in love with The Temper Trap's CD Conditions.
The bf and I took a big leap in our relationship and decided that he should move up to the Bay with me. We're both daring and spontaneous, but our affinity for alcohol leaves our intoxicated adventures very un-memorable. We both decided it would be great to not only keep a blog where we can remember the moments we share together, but also document the progression of our relationship together.
On a side note, I am completely in love with The Temper Trap's CD Conditions.
Goodbye 2009
I've been wanting to do a little recap of 2009 but I haven't gotten the chance until now to just sit down and reflect. 2009 was a 365 day emotional roller coaster. I think this is the year where I've had the most transformation as an individual. I started the year as a student completely dependent on my parents and now I am moved out, employed, and financially on my own. Started the year with an unhealthy relationship that was based on lies and ended the year with a brand new one (and one I am more happy about). The whole year was one to remember, but there were definitely several momentous events this past year.
UCDC
Oh DC, you were so good to me. I really don't think I could have gone at a better time. The weather was perfect, it was the start of a brand new administration, and it was a momentous year for my internship. The 10 weeks I was there was not smooth sailing. While in DC, I made some mistakes that forced me to evaluate who I was as a person. Overall, I think I came out a better person. Interning at the US-Asia Institute really fostered my interest for the APIA community and just being emerged in DC made me more political aware. I lost some great friends while I was at DC, but I also gained some new friends and experiences. Oh, and I also learned cherry blossoms only bloom for two weeks out of the whole year, and thank God I was there to witness the incredibly beauty. DC I hope we will meet again one day.
Graduation
"Your college tuition not only goes toward getting a degree, but you also pays for the experiences you gain" - Mommy
She said that to me before my freshman year, and damn was she right. I always joke around saying I flushed $25,372 down the college toilet and pooped out a BS degree (no, not Bachelor's of Science, the other BS). Everyday I think "what am I going to do with a degree in Sociology and International Studies", but I gained so much more in my four years at UC Irvine. Outside of the classroom I've learned some important lessons and skills: 1. how to drinking ungodly amounts, 2. traveling is the best textbook of life, and 3. the only way to live is to be proactive. On the other hand, I really wish I was much more active at UCI and contributed more to the school, but it does no good dwelling on that now. I'm so grateful for taking the opportunity to "study" abroad; hands down it was the best experience of my life. I'll be honest, I don't remember much of the material I've learned in the classrooms, but what I did learn is to make the best of every situation.
Employment
I started 2009 as a college student scared shitless about my future, and I end 2009 as an employed adult still scared shitless about my future. In this economy, I am completely grateful to havefound gotten hooked up with a job. I've had a lot of work experience in the past, but this 7-5 job has definitely got me feel old. As my parents pile more financial responsibilities onto me, I am slowly feeling the burden of being an adult. The beginning of 2009 I thought finding a job would make me feel secure both financially and about my future; however, I feel far from secure. I realized after entering the workforce there is the constant battle between what I really want to do and what is available right now. I enjoy working at ReputationDefender and being part of a fast growing start up, but I definitely know this is not the career path I want to pursue. I am definitely excited for what 2010 has in store and where I will be at the end of this year.
Lovers and Friends
I've lived in three different places this year: DC, SoCal, and now NorCal. In the mist of all this moving and transitioning I've meet some amazing people and have also drifted away from many others. It's inevitable, people will come and go out of your lives. I finally ended a relationship that was barely holding on by a thread, but now I have a new amazing boyfriend who allows me to be myself and makes me feel like a princess. To both old and new friends: thank you for all the times we've spent together whether it be our late night talks or engaging with me in some drunken debauchery dancing. I look forward to what is in store for 2010 and I hope you guys will be there to share with me in these memories.
UCDC
Oh DC, you were so good to me. I really don't think I could have gone at a better time. The weather was perfect, it was the start of a brand new administration, and it was a momentous year for my internship. The 10 weeks I was there was not smooth sailing. While in DC, I made some mistakes that forced me to evaluate who I was as a person. Overall, I think I came out a better person. Interning at the US-Asia Institute really fostered my interest for the APIA community and just being emerged in DC made me more political aware. I lost some great friends while I was at DC, but I also gained some new friends and experiences. Oh, and I also learned cherry blossoms only bloom for two weeks out of the whole year, and thank God I was there to witness the incredibly beauty. DC I hope we will meet again one day.
Graduation
"Your college tuition not only goes toward getting a degree, but you also pays for the experiences you gain" - MommyShe said that to me before my freshman year, and damn was she right. I always joke around saying I flushed $25,372 down the college toilet and pooped out a BS degree (no, not Bachelor's of Science, the other BS). Everyday I think "what am I going to do with a degree in Sociology and International Studies", but I gained so much more in my four years at UC Irvine. Outside of the classroom I've learned some important lessons and skills: 1. how to drinking ungodly amounts, 2. traveling is the best textbook of life, and 3. the only way to live is to be proactive. On the other hand, I really wish I was much more active at UCI and contributed more to the school, but it does no good dwelling on that now. I'm so grateful for taking the opportunity to "study" abroad; hands down it was the best experience of my life. I'll be honest, I don't remember much of the material I've learned in the classrooms, but what I did learn is to make the best of every situation.
Employment
I started 2009 as a college student scared shitless about my future, and I end 2009 as an employed adult still scared shitless about my future. In this economy, I am completely grateful to have
Lovers and Friends
I've lived in three different places this year: DC, SoCal, and now NorCal. In the mist of all this moving and transitioning I've meet some amazing people and have also drifted away from many others. It's inevitable, people will come and go out of your lives. I finally ended a relationship that was barely holding on by a thread, but now I have a new amazing boyfriend who allows me to be myself and makes me feel like a princess. To both old and new friends: thank you for all the times we've spent together whether it be our late night talks or engaging with me in some drunken debauchery dancing. I look forward to what is in store for 2010 and I hope you guys will be there to share with me in these memories.
real time, real life...
Google just launched their real time search yesterday. It's not really a huge deal because facebook status updates, tweets, smart phones, and, well, the internet, allow us to easily get in touch with the latest news. Unless you were living under a rock without internet connection, I am sure you heard about Michael Jackson's death within the hour it happened. Working for an internet privacy company who is always on top of the latest tech gadgets and social media happenings makes me feel like the world is moving way too quickly. I'm surrounded by people who are so plugged in with what is going on in the whole internet world, I am constantly finding myself feeling left in the dark.
Talking about life moving to quickly, I recently found a new interest (I might even go out on a limb and call him my new love interest). Yes, I did just drop the L-bomb. People call us crazy since it has only been 2 months but crazy is definitely what make us "us." People say we're moving to fast, but I've always been a strong believer of taking every opportunity and just milking it for its worth. For the last 9 years I've been in the dating world, I feel like this is the first time I'm not settling for anything less than what I actually want. The holiday season is just around the corner and I am so glad I have someone special to share it with this year.
There Will Be Fireworks - In Excelsis Deo
this song is currently on my rainy day-cold weather play list. love it.
Give thanks and love.
Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday of the year. It's been really slow at work this week and the fact that I'm going back home this weekend isn't making it go any faster. I can't wait to go home and just nom nom nom on some good home cooking.
I am thankful for:
1. My family and their health. I have been blessed to have such supportive parents and luckily they still have amazing health. I feel like after I entered the working world, my parents have taken me a little more seriously and for once I can tell they are actually really proud of me.
2. My Friends. After moving to Norcal I realized how much harder it is to maintain friendships when everyone is doing their own thing whether it be working, studying, or just hanging around. I'm glad I've still been able to hold onto some friendships. I've only been here for 4 months, but man, it seems so much longer.
3. The Boy. I hardly ever write about the guy I'm dating, but I don't know, this guy is a keeper. We haven't even been dating for 2 months yet, but he makes me incredibly happy and make me do ridiculous-crazy things I would never do for anyone else. Hopefully this will be the Prince Charming Cinderella has been wishing for. :)
Be thankful. feel more. love more. and ofcourse.. eat more! Enjoy the festivities everyone!
I am thankful for:
1. My family and their health. I have been blessed to have such supportive parents and luckily they still have amazing health. I feel like after I entered the working world, my parents have taken me a little more seriously and for once I can tell they are actually really proud of me.
2. My Friends. After moving to Norcal I realized how much harder it is to maintain friendships when everyone is doing their own thing whether it be working, studying, or just hanging around. I'm glad I've still been able to hold onto some friendships. I've only been here for 4 months, but man, it seems so much longer.
3. The Boy. I hardly ever write about the guy I'm dating, but I don't know, this guy is a keeper. We haven't even been dating for 2 months yet, but he makes me incredibly happy and make me do ridiculous-crazy things I would never do for anyone else. Hopefully this will be the Prince Charming Cinderella has been wishing for. :)
Be thankful. feel more. love more. and ofcourse.. eat more! Enjoy the festivities everyone!