Friday, December 25, 2009

Happy Holidays!

I've been asked this a few times today: "Did you get everything you wanted?"

Absolutely! Love, forgiveness, friends, and family. The priceless things that don't come with a gift receipt or tag. Christmas feels a lot different as you get older. I truly enjoy giving rather than receiving. Don't get me wrong, I am grateful for all the gifts I got! But there wasn't much I wanted to begin with. Oh and this little baby below is worth mentioning:

Hi Teacup! She's small, sweet, and soft! She came with a companion, which I'd rather not show because she's a beastly one who likes to bite. So she doesn't deserve to be on my blog. Teacup bit me once too, but we were even the moment I dropped her from 4 feet in the air. Yikes!
As much as I wanted to keep this little hamster, I knew it was best to return it. I've had my fair share of hamsters and I can't fathom the thought of watching another one die. Not my fault! They only live 2 years or so and my last one died of a tumor. =(

Besides, I'm always on the go and I can't tend to a pet.
Have fun being quarantined at Petsmart little one!

I guess that's it for this year...Eager for 2009 to be over, I'm escaping:
Vegas- 12/27 - 12/30
OC & Disneyland- 12/30 - 01/01

Merry Christmas everyone and have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

=P

I've taken account all of the fuck ups that I've come across this year and all I can think of is: Never a failure, always a lesson.

This year needs to end already. 2009 was not fine.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Excursions!


After months of discussing and planning with my gal pals, we've finally made it official! Flights booked for Shanghai and Beijing for Spring 2010. And so...the google docs get started and travel books to be read. It definitely brings light into my life and it's exactly what I need.

To grandma's house we go...

This past weekend, I went down to SoCal and it's been a while since I did a road trip down there since I usually get there via airbus. I must say, driving is much easier when you have the beautiful California coast to look at. The weather was surprisingly warm. 80 degrees in mid December! Seriously. We are truly blessed here in Cali.
It went by so fast and I enjoyed every moment of it. There was definitely something really different about this trip down south. Maybe it has been the smoothest and quietest trip by far. Westminster is a mecca of delicious Vietnamese culture and yummy food. More importantly, my grandparents are there! ohh yes! Durian shake. yummmm

I come down there so much I should just live there =) Day 2, on our way down to San Diego, we passed by Camp Pendleton! My sissy is going to be there tomorrow! She's actually on a plane right now...leaving Japan, for good! I am stoked beyond belief to have her home. On the way back home, we stopped by Pismo Beach because my bro wanted to buy 5 quarts of Splash's famous clam chowder. Although the ride home on the 101 was super long, he drove the whole way =) and I got to take pics and sleep.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Epiphany

I've had a sudden intuitive perception into the reality of things. Unbelievable...you think you know someone, but you really don't. To me, that is one of the scariest things to deal with. How well do you know the people you surround yourself with? Do they turn out to be who they claim they are? Do they keep secrets from you that could break you? My advice is to look before you leap. Change does not happen that quickly. I was mistaken. But with all things in life, I truly believe that there is a reason behind it all and if you really want something to happen, it will fall into place. I was wrong to even question the goodness in my life. My questions have been answered and there is no doubt in my mind. Life is too short to take things for granted. I pray for those who those who cheat themselves through life and who are untrue in nature.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Gift of giving

I feel so good about Christmas shopping this year. I finished the list for my beloved family and friends, so there will be NO last minute chaotic trips to the mall! It truly feels good to give, especially to those in real need. Since I felt like I wasn't very good this year, I grabbed two tags from the giving tree at church. I had to get a gift for a 4 year old boy and a 7 year old girl. I didn't know how difficult it could be to shop for kids. Maybe it's because I forgot how it is to be a kid and what they like to do. It was overwhelming. Toys these days are so fancy! I grew up with a very active imagination, stuffed animals and linking logs, in which I was completely satisfied with. Anyway, after standing in the toy aisle for half an hour, I picked up some board games and this cool jewelry making kit! I hope these kids enjoy it. I'm also happy to know that there's nothing I want for Christmas this year and I have everything that I could ask for =) Thank YOU.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Tickle your brain...

with these books! I thought I'd share some of my all time favs:

For dirty laughs. If you're in the mood for some raunchy and disgustingly hilarious short stories of a bachelor:


The Facts. This is a raw "IN YOUR FACE," tell it all book about how to change your lifestyle

"Of course it's easier to socialize after you've had a few drinks. But being a fat pig will hinder you sober or drunk. Beer is for frat boys, not skinny bitches. It makes you fat, bloated and farty. Why do you think when kids go away to colege they gain the "freshman fifteen?" Beer, duh." -Rory Freedman, Kim Barnouin


For inspiration:

"When you know that language, it's easy to believe that someone in the world awaits you, whether it's in the middle of the desert or in some great city...without such love, one's dreams would have no meaning." -Paul Coelho

Thursday, December 10, 2009

*SIGH*

I'm relieved. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders!