No Money! No honey!

I'm finally done w/ my Christmas shopping. I did pretty good this year, spend less than $800 for everyone (of course, not including presents for myself.. haha. ). ! Not sure how I manage to charge over $2,600 this month only, little things added up so quickly. I guess it's ok for this month, since it's the holidays! However I have to stop charging, eating out and I have to stop ebaying for 2008. =( Cause I just realize I'm going to be broke for the next 12 month, since I'm going to pay off my car in a year and also pay for my 3 planned trips of 2008.

=( Unless I get part time job? Then I'll have to drop my classes.. Sucks!

=) My Yaris 2008!

*_~ I’m having one of these =) smiley days! Where no matter what anyone does, I’m just in a smiley mood. I just brought my car (Yaris hatchback-for commuting) at a good price today, thanks to my co-worker who is good friend with the manager. I’ve been looking for the past 3 months and I’m so sick of the “car salesman games”! I didn’t think they would have what I wanted in stock today and probably would have to order it. However, they have exacted what I wanted! Yay! For my Christmas present, my uncle took care of my alarm. How luckily am I ? =)

=( Hopefully I won’t have to go through this again, when buy a new Lexus in a few years.

hawaii

I think I need a vacation really bad! but i guess I'll have till April for Hawaii again and Sept. for New York and a mini road trip to Boston, Washington and Philly. I'm think I'm really excited to go to NYC- beside Europe- it's one of the places I wanted to go! =( I miss Paris A lot! Watching Iron Chef challenge in Paris and reading the "Da Vinci Code", my heart just melt. I can't wait to go backpacking in Europe again... Maybe in a few years or so. Spain and Greece sound wonderful, but not as wonderful as Paris.



Ps. The Parisan are not all a******, actually everyone we encounter are so kind and sweet to us. Maybe because we are girls and we look more Asian than Americans??? Perhaps? but there's no places like home!

So much to do, so little time.

=( Have had a long, tiring and but a productive week. Things sometime just don't go the way you want them and that can be really really demoralizing! I'm exhausted and finally at home. So much to do, so little time. Urgh! You know how these things go, you promise yourself to keep up the and then your usual work habits keep you away from it. Now everything hit you at once. So yes - work has been keeping me busy and right now it looks like this will stay that way for a while for the next few weeks, which I don't mind really.

Just in time! I’m glad I completed all 18 quizzes 2 hours before weekend real estate class started; after spending yesterday morning at Border’s for 5 hours. However I did manage a little time to do a little book shopping, a girl gotta shop regardless! Haha.. (Never to buy a latte from someone who claims they don’t make the best latte! The latte sucks!) Any ways, I woke up at 5am, so I can complete the mid-terms for today’s class which starts in a hour. Hopefully it’s going to be a good ballet performance tonight. It's our first and if Tyra likes the show, then she's going to take ballet dances. Ok, I know everyone's a realtor these days. I'm just getting the license to proof my co-worker that I can get licenses less than year and also to win the $100 bet, which doesn't really matter since it cost more. Gotta go! Have a nice weekend k!

politics in life?

I'm sick of the politics in life. Why is it that people care so much about what other people are doing? Why not mind your own business. If it affects you directly then you should pay attention and toss your two cents into the pot. Seriously, I'm just sick of people thinking or knowing what I go through. To describe them all and air it all out... is a waste of time... but I just want to mention it... Cause it bothers me.

At the same time, I wonder if there's a point where I help and then they disappear and only appear when they need something. As one who went this route for a long time, I only have one thing to say - DON'T GO THERE. It doesn't work anymore. I'm sick and tied of people. Holding our tongues doesn't always help because we just can't hide how we feel.


I feel hurt and rejected. One of the saddest things for me is to realize when a friendship has deteriorated so much that all of our conversations are empty. It's one thing to acknowledge that it's over and stop calling each other, but an entirely different ballgame when we continue the appearance that all is fine but we both know it's not. I understand how the presumptuous it sounds to say that I can 'fix'/enhance someone's life a bit. I understand that people have different past. Different personalities. Different priorities. Different paths. I understand that something that looks one way from the outside may be completely different from the inside. I get all that.

Unfortunately, this constant disappointment with people makes me wanna withdraw even more. The last one is my least favorite one. It's the one where something happens. Whether it's big or small. It makes you questions the friendship- that leaves you with sour taste in your mouth. It might be a squabbling that should have never gotten out of hand or a true betrayal that hurts deep down. Either way, there's no going back. To admit that sometimes things just fall apart for no reason and when people don't stop to recognize or address it, it gets to a point where there's no turning back. Where you wonder what held it together to begin with. Where you can't remember the beginning, only this very sad ending.

I need a vacation from taking a vacation!

Here I am at work waiting for the daily report to finish up so I can go home. Funny how so many things have changed, yet I don’t feel like I’ve changed that much. I’ve learned a lot over the years, yet I’m disappointed at myself. I don’t believe I’ve really accomplished anything or did I? If not, what is that I’m supposed to accomplish? Maybe I’m not making much sense huh?



Coming back from vacation sucks! I need a vacation from taking a vacation. I just got back from Toronto/Niagara Fall. We got to try Anchor’s buffalo wings; it’s where the original Buffalo wings were invented. It wasn’t all that, the ones at Hooters’ are better. It was a relaxing trip, though one of my friends lost her luggage going there and coming back. Man, talk about bad luck! It’s bad enough she had to buy everything brand new, but for her to lose her luggage again? What are the odds huh?

Another 30 mins. or so and I’m bore as hell. So I’m trying to figure where to go next year. I know, I’ve been traveling a lot these 2 years and will be for the next 3-4 years. Funny how everyone keeps saying that I should travel while I’m still young and before I get marry. I can’t help but wonder whether if I should have corrected them or not? Regardless, if I do get marry I’m going to travel, there’s nothing wrong traveling w/ kids. Probably won’t be able to do the party scenes, which I am pretty much over with anyhow.

Ok, back to my vacation planning.. New Orleans (maybe?); Honolulu for sure and the East coast road trip. I guess that’s about it, if I didn’t have to buy a new car soon I could afford somewhere oversea. =(

Got to go…

Disneyland for the weekend.

What a week! I didn’t work at all. I was in court for Jury Duty; it took 3 days to select 12 jurors and 2 alternate jurors. Luckily I wasn’t picked – I would have say that I’m bias or tell them that people make mistakes and who am I to judge them- it’s the truth.

I only got about 3 hours of sleep on Thursday night, between trying to get packed and cleaning, etc. I was up at 12:30 am on Friday. My bro and I picked the car at the Airport, which was 10 minutes away. My niece was so excited to go, she was awake and ready by the time we got home w/ the car. After meeting up with the mini-van, all of us drove down to Disneyland and got there a little before 10am. Even though it was a Friday; the happiest Place On Earth was so crowded and hot as hell! Note to myself to go on a school day next time. We got a deal on the 2-day park hopper pass for $90 per person. It’s quite convenient to not deal with cars and parking during all of this since our hotel was around the corner-probably 3-5 minute walk from Disneyland.

=) Wow, it’s been 10 years that I’ve been to Disneyland and 5 years for Disney World. Even though I don’t have the same excitement for Mickey and the other characters. It’s great to see the kids getting so hyper and excited! Especially for the Main Street Electrical Parade at California Adventure. Hopefully I’ll bring my niece back in a few years, when she’s about 6-8 and when she’s a lot taller that way she can play the rides.

Let's go Oakland !

=) Another great day at the ball field! The A’s played the Angels tonite. Just came back from the A’s game! We won 8-4 against the Angels. If you asked me a year ago, I thought baseball was boring. I guess the shouting/cheering can be very therapeutic! Hopefully I’ll have fun at the Raiders’ game next week! Yay!!

Very very tired !

I’m tired, very tired. Have a few things to finish up at work. A little stress from people at work trying to rush me that I don’t give a hoot anymore! I guess you gotta wait. ( I’m tired of being toOo nice.) Too many emails to reply too. Too many people to hide from. Yes, I’m avoiding everyone until I get my stuff done. Still need to wash some clothes. Still need to clean up my room -clear out the clutter and just chill. I just need some sleep! I can't wait till the weekends!

Beauty and the Beast !

I didn’t do much this weekend, just relax and cooked dinner on Saturday. I brought my niece and sister to watch Disney's Beauty and the Beast on Friday. We dropped by Hillsdale mall and downtown San Mateo before the show, just to chill and relax a bit.

I must say Beauty & The Beast @ the San Mateo performing arts featured some stunning special effects, spot-on acting and a brilliant live orchestra, all brought together with tight-as-a-drum stage action and never-a-dull-moment. I mean, pleasing children with Disney's Beauty and the Beast is relatively easy. Pleasing their adult companions isn't. Surprisingly, this production manages to do both. Yes, I loved it!! The production overall is entirely believable, and everyone seems to sing and dance like old pros, to the wonderful choreography. Indeed, it was delightful, professional, enchanting performance. I even laughed a bit! Felt like a little kid all over again! =)

I hope ya have a nice weekend toOo..

San Deigo

We had a nice weekend, I didn’t except things to go that smoothly but it did. I wonder why my other friends didn’t have that much fun? The girls and I flew down into Santa Ana Friday about 2:30 pm and drove down to San Deigo, which took over 2 hours b/c of traffic. I know, we should have just flew down to San deigo instead but that would be more than double-almost triple. We booked a compact car, but the lady at Hertz hooked us up w/ a convertible Solara, which felt like my Camry- so smooth. What can I say? I loved Toyota!! At first we were excited, but then we realized that a convertible isn’t all that..

After a quick change at the hotel, we went to PB Bar as Nino had suggested. We got there about 7ish, just in time for hapy hour. We ordered a bunch of stuff and drinks, the bill was only $45 w/ tips. Man, that was cheap! I think the Irish nacho was my favorite!~ Yum-O.. We walked around the beach area a bit, hang out at the beach for a little bit then back to PB Bar which turn into Club Tremor, the music was ok..

The next day, we checked out Mission Beach, Little Italy, Balboa park and Gaslamp area for a little shopping. Then back to the hotel for a quick change and off we went to watch a show called “Where There's a Will...There's a Wake” presented by the Mystery Café at Imperial House Restaurant. It’s basically a show where you figure who the murderer is, while having dinner. The food wasn’t bad, show was a bit long & funny in a corny way –all and all it was worth the money. By the time we got to the Gaslamp area, there was a long line at the club we wanted to go too.. So we settle for one w/ no lines and got in for free, since all of us were girls.. Save us $80 bucks! Yay.. I guess it’s cool to be a girl after all.. Actually I thought the music wasn’t that bad as the others thought it was.

Our finally day, we left San Deigo at 9ish and got to Carlsbad’s Outlet next to Legoland at 10am for a little shopping. We left about 12:30 and was planning to drop by any malls on the way back to the airport. However, traffic sucks!! It’s took almost 1.5 hours to get back and just in time for our flight. This trip went by so quickly but we enjoyed it ! =) people are nice there toOooo..

Gwen's concert in Reno!

We had a blast and will never forget it, I’m sure. This concert was so much fun. We had amazing seats that allowed us to get up to the front row; she was only 5 feet away! My god, she’s gorgeous! Seeing Gwen so close in concert was nothing short of a thrill for us! This was one concert that I’m glad I didn’t miss.. almost did! I guess last minutes trip are the best! I can’t wait for the next concert! I’m definitely going! She puts on a great show, unlike Mariah Carey.


It was worth driving 6.5 hr up to Reno, we were stuck in Sacramento for an hour in traffic. Ok, =) we did drop by Coach Outlet for an hour and all of us got a purse. Driving back was beautiful, no traffic and it only took a little over 3 hours. I lost about $80 gambling, not much but it was all fun… It was the best weekend, I had for a while!

Last minute!

Ok, I’ve decided to do something spontaneous; which was to go to Gwen’s concert in Reno this Friday. I know it’s last minute, but I really admire her a lot. Beside I haven’t been to Reno in aged. It’s going to be relaxing and fun gambling! Yes, it’s the same concert as the one in Mountain View, but not lawn seats. Hey, if I’m going to drive 3+ hours to see her. I’m going to get as close as possible, 21st row from the stage is not bad at all! I just got the tickets, booked both the hotel and the car rental within minutes, you gotta loved the internet! Ok, it’s going to be almost $500 for the both of us, a little pricey for overnight trip but it’s worth it! You lived once right! Hopefully I’ll win some money to cover this trip!! Break a leg!

Ps. If you’re wondering why I admire Gwen? I love her music, it’s funky, sexy, and cool her lyric actually makes sense! ex.. Cool, 4 In The Morning Lyrics, Don't Speak Lyrics, Luxurious and U Started it etc.. Beside I loved her wicked styles..

No rules or what-so-ever!

With each passing day I've wanted to write something, but the longer I went without writing, the more pressure I put on myself to come back with something exceptional to make up for the silence. I know it's been awhile since I've written. I used to write all the time, but it's hard and intimidating to write when you get criticized and all I wanted was to write my own feelings out.

OK! I finally have this blog set up yet I'm not sure where to begin?? I figure this new blog will do me some good from the old and a new beginning perhaps. Life's can be boring at times, yet I figure it's how you look at it. I know that there are days when we may feel really good about ourselves and then some days we may feel lousy about ourselves. I just need a place where I can voice myself w/out the opinions of my friends correcting how or why I feel a certain ways- it's just because I do. I might not have much audience as before, but I'm fine w/ being a little anonymous. =)