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May 27th, 2008
06:25 am - post-holiday blues
i haven't cried upon leaving good 'ole sf since i moved out about 2 years ago. but it was the same scene over again. wngman pulling out of the garage in my car, my parents both standing outside the gate watching us and me waving goodbye to them out the window. emotions just caught the best of me. this past weekend, i'm realizing my parents are getting older and my little nieces and nephew are unrecognizable each time i see them. most days, i'm perfectly happy down here in SoCal. and then there are days when I cannot help but resent being down here away from my family. i miss them a lot.
i've always known family and friends come first in life. perhaps as you get older, you realize just how precious time is and how fast it always seems to move.
life is short.
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January 31st, 2007
09:05 pm - my new inspiration for the wedding...
Current Location: Home
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/nolegs/silly.gif) crazy
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December 28th, 2006
10:10 pm - 2006 reflections
reflections of the past year (as inspired by GwenS):
1/06: Wngman and I got engaged in Tiburon =)
2/06 - 3/06: Went to Singapore (met Wngman's extended family) and Thailand; red egg/ginger party for my cutie nephew
4/06: not much...lotta flying to SoCal to visit Wngman; hung out quite a bit with Pawdnah & Wdng Plnr
5/06: same
6/06: left my old job in pleasanton...c'est la vie JFS
7/06: officially moved to Irvine on my 28th birthday
8/06: wedding planning takes off...visited quite a few photographers; baby shower for my first niece; major paintwork in the house
9/06: went gown shopping (eeks!); went to Hawaii with Wngman's family; met more photographers; spent 2 weeks in Monterrey with Wngman
10/06: job search gets serious; baby shower for second niece
11/06: started new job in Tustin; went to Toronto to visit Wngman's family; secured wedding gown! (yay)
12/06: secured bridesmaids gown (yay again); started personal trainer (let's hope it works out!)
Current Location: home
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/nolegs/thoughtful.gif) contemplative
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October 18th, 2006
03:11 pm - Girls' Weekend!!
i am so looking forward to vegas! a bunch of us girls are headin' out there for GwenS' birthday! come to think of it, it's been a long time in the making. i don't know how long we've talked about vegas but i can guarantee it's been postponed a few times since early this year. we were this close to postponing it again due to road closures on Highway 15 but the girls have heart and we are damn determined to make this trip happen! I know it won't be like the college days but it's just been too long since we've all hung out together. it's just not the same with men around. =)
this makes me realize just how few these opportunities arise. granted, we've got several bachelorette parties coming up next year but after that, the forecase is kinda bleak....oooh, i have an idea i'd like to throw out! why not reserve the same weekend every year for a girls' trip? the locales can change but the weekend should maybe stay the same. that way, there's no confusion and things can be planned around that particular weekend. it doesn't even have to big some big ole trip. it could just be whatever we want it to be.
wouldn't that be something?
Current Location: Bay Area home
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/nolegs/happy.gif) cheerful
Current Music: Baby Einstein classical songs (i've got the nephew) =)
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October 3rd, 2006
08:27 am - A lil more patience.
I was this close to accepting an offer that was low-balling me just so that I could work. I know I'm going to regret saying this but I'm actually tired of vacation. I need to be productive. I need a job. Soon.
I don't know how I do it, but I do manage to find things to do each day. Cleaning is involved a lot but otherwise things are just very chill here. Looking forward to going back home this weekend for my cousin's wedding. Actually, I've been back to SF quite a bit since the move down here. It's crazy how much traveling I've done this year already!! Went to Singapore and Thailand earlier, just came back from Hawaii and now, I'm flying to Canada with Wngman to meet his godparents during Thanksgiving. I just love going to new places and experiencing other foods' cultures! Just freakin' awesome.
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September 24th, 2006
09:30 am - whirlwind of activity
i'm finally back in irvine after 3 weeks of hiatus. the first week, i spent it in Oahu with Wgnman and his family and we had such a blast. good food, great snorkeling, beautiful beaches, short hikes, and awesome mopeding around the island!! we were there for about 1 week and as soon as we got back to the OC, on the very next afternoon, we drove up to Monterey.
Wngman started a 2 year's master's course in Monterey and we were there for about 2 weeks. Monterey is just a beautiful scenic place. After visiting Hawaii, there is much to be said about the ocean and the feeling you get when all you can see is just water beyond the horizon. It's so peaceful you can't help but want to drown out the noise from your surroundings. During those 2 weeks, I drove up and down from SF to visit the family. Oh, how I love my nephew!! He's almost 1 years old now and although he's quite the speedy crawler, soon enough, he'll be walking!
And if I wasn't lucky enough, my sister-in-law gave birth a week early to my first niece ever, Olivia!! I saw her a few times and she's just adorable. She looks a lot like my sister-in-law but some glances, she's got my brother's features and yes, she has the Wu nose. =) Plus, I also got to see my other sister-in-law who is very much pregnant and expecting early December. Damn, life is really going by quickly...makes me appreciate and miss the old days when marriage and kids certainly weren't on our radars.
Not that I"m not looking forward to the next step...it's just that I miss those carefree days in the bubble we call college. Now, I"m stressed over finding the right photographers and choosing the colors for the wedding. I can't believe the wedding is now only 9 months away!! OMG!!! So many people are getting married next year and yes, I was privy to some really exciting news just yesterday that I can't wait for it to be shared!! =)
On the job horizon, I received an extremely promising call last week and I've got 2 interviews tomorrow. So, if all goes well, I'll be working sooner than later. If not, well, I've got more time to plan the wedding....
Current Mood: content
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August 20th, 2006
10:55 am - Wedding Gown Tryouts, Part I
This past Sat was my first bridal gown appointment at David's Bridal. GwenS met me early in the morning at my house and after a quick pick-me-up English Breakfast Latte at Coffee Bean, we were on our ready. I admit, I was feeling a bit anxious about how the entire appointment would go down. But I was prepared. I already picked out several styles I wanted to try on and I brought my strapless bra and two-inch pumps with me. Magazines recommend that you bring these items but at a store like David's Bridal, they're all prepared with their own inventory of shoes and undergarments.
My consultant was named Bessie and she was extremely nice and helpful throughout the entire consultation which ended up lasting about 2 hour and a half hours!! It was such a good idea to have the appointment early in the morning as there was nobody in the store. (Later that day, a bride-to-be brought with her what looked like an entire audience). The store has these huge dressing rooms (which I found out why since some of the dresses have incredibly long trains), mirrors everywhere and platforms for future brides-to-be to stand on which oddly enough, I felt like a wedding cake topper standing on top of the platform. I got to walk around in each gown to get the feel of what it would be like to walk down the aisle and the mirrors are there to help you see what others would see on that special day. It felt weird yet nice at the same time to have others' attention at times.
I think I must've tried 8-10 dresses totaly. Half of which were at least the traditional, strapless/princess-like gowns and a few others on the more modern/comtemporary side. I really do like both styles and now it's just a matter of choosing one. In the magazines they always warn you that the wedding dresses run SMALL so expect to try on dresses a few sizes up than you're used to. Despite knowing that, I think it still did a little psychological warfare and now, I'm more determined than ever to tone up the upper body....(well, maybe after my Hawaii trip...) =)
The one real accessory that made all the difference in the world was the veil. I think I probably tried on 6 different kinds - each with a different type of beading or length. Who know that a veil could cost around $150 and up?!!! And yes, some type of hair jewelry is a must (for me, simple yet chic). =)
I also had GwenS try on some bridesmaid dresses for style and coloring. I think I'm leaning towards a color (finally). She was such a sport in bringing her camera and helping me take photos of the dfiferent gowns. I owe that girl! =)
Now, I'm on the quest to visit different bridal boutiques and trying on gowns. Honestly, this has been the funnest part of wedding-planning!! Seriously. Hopefully, my other appointments will go as well.
Stay tuned.
Current Location: Home
Current Mood: happy
Current Music: Buttons - Pussycat Dolls
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August 16th, 2006
10:49 am - Updates
Fishing: Okay, against my better judgment, I decided to go fishing again this past Sunday and....it was a complete SUCCESS!! Well, I didn't go fishing but I didn't yack either! Whoo-hoo!! I think I'm getting the green (no pun intended) light to continue fishing. =)
Wedding: On Sat, I went to David's Bridal with GwenS. A smart birdie told me that the wedding is only 10 months away and I need to get a bridal gown soon. Apparently, you need to make an appointment at these places to try on gowns. I guess I would've known that had I paid better attention to my magazines but hey, at least they're good for their photos.
We walked around a lil bit to browse through different gowns and also to take a look at the bridesmaid dresses. It definitely helps seeing all the dresses in person but the most striking moment was when I caught a glimpse of a future bride-to-be trying on a bridal gown and she just looked so happy and amazing (although I wasn't a complete fan of the dress). I definitely felt a butterfly or two thinking that that would be me very soon someday. I just hope I don't get too emotional when I try on the dresses. I have a feeling it'll be a huge defining moment and I wish my mom could be there to see me. Strange as it sounds since if she really was there, she'd badger me to try on the most traditional/non-skinbearing dress.=) Seriously. In any case, I'm not sure sure what kind of dress I want but I'm willing to try anything on and with GwenS there, I'm sure I'll be a step closer to finding the right one.
House: The painting is really coming along nicely. By this weekend, the entire bottom floor should be done. The theme? Italian Villa. I told Carrey we should rename the kitchen to Bucca Di Chin's. =) But that just means we still have an entire upper floor to redo. Ahhhh!! I guess I have all this time off for a reason, eh?
Current Mood: cheerful
Current Music: 6, 8, 12 - Brian McKnight
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August 11th, 2006
08:28 am - I'll try anything once even fishing!
This past Sunday, I went fishing on Wngman's boat with Wngman, his brother and their god-sister at Dana Point. Wngman and his brother own a small little 14-foot fishing boat named "Mad Skillz" (their friends came up with that name).
The fishing expedition started out well intially. The weather was great, the harbor was bustling with people and as we started moving towards the ocean, it felt nice to have the water slightly spray the face. further out, it felt a little chilly but luckily i had a beach towel to keep some warmth. as we got to one of their favorite fishing spots, Wngman taught me how to hold a reel and wait for the fish to bite. I didn't do bait duties but it seemed like the fishes preferred frozen squid to live bait! in any case, i immediately caught a mackerel (which ended up being the biggest catch of the day for us)! once their godsister sends me the photo, I'll upload it. the mackerel was about 2 pounds or so. I caught maybe 3 other mackerels but the first one was the biggest.
20 minutes later, my stomach feels a little different. now, i had taken some dramamine before i jumped onboard but as i was about to find out, it wasn't going to be enough. just a short while later, i knew i was definitely seasick. i felt nauseous and i couldn't even hold my fishing rod. i just wanted to hold my stomach. i don't know how long i kept that position. it must've been for another hour or so at least. i didn't want to spoil their fun. but, then it got worse. i started breathing heavy and Wngman said my lips became pale. i definitely wanted to throw up over board. so, I heaved myself towards the edge of the boat waiting for my breakfast to come up. Wngman finally had the smarts to tell the others it was time to go. Seeing his fiancee with her head over the boat meant I was in bad condition and I needed to go back. So we did.
And now, I'm told that I should go fishing again this Sunday. It'll be on a slightly bigger boat but Wngman says that with seasickness, once you get it once or twice, your body adjusts and you'll never get seasick again.
I dunno. It freakin' sucked. Felt like college days where I just had too damn much to drink and all I want to do is lay on the bathroom floor right next to the toilet. It is no fun. But I do have to admit, catching that fish was pretty exciting! I guess we'll see.
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/nolegs/thirsty.gif) thirsty
Current Music: You & Me - Lifehouse
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August 6th, 2006
08:42 am - Tool Time
this past week, i've been introduced to Wngman's most favorite hobby...home improvement. i come from a family of three boys and the tomboy side just came out of me again. i love this stuff!! for those who have seen Wngman's bachelor pad, they'll remember the place being multi-colored and very much modern. Wngman's got plans to turn his pad into an Italian villa. i've seen his ideas and i think it's gonna look pretty damn awesome. =)
so far, Wngman put in new baseboards and door frames throughout the house. this past week, i helped him caulk the baseboards and we're almost done priming all the floors on the bottom level of his 2-story place. it's been a lot of hard work but this stuff is really a lot of fun! of course, this isn't good news to my hands/nails/feet but there's something to be said for creating from the scratch!
i'll keep you posted with updates!
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August 2nd, 2006
09:02 am - Greetings from SoCal!
So I've been an official Irvinian for little over a week now. Things are definitely getting much easier. I've already unpacked all my things. Wngman was good enough to make lots of room for my stuff but I think with the three of us (including his brother), we all have a lot of crap around the place.
For the most part, I end up travelling around the area during the day running errands or getting lost on the freakin' freeway system out here. there's just too many damn freeways here. i so miss good 'ole 101 and 280.
The weather is great here. Everyday I wear a tank top and shorts and it just doesn't get better than that. A few more days at the beach, I'll finally develop a nice tan! =) I know I should be spending the time looking for a job but I can't get myself motivated since I've got a trip up north at the end of this month and a trip to Hawaii in September. i know i should just enjoy my time but i feel guilty for being so lazy. well, i do clean up a bit around the house but still...i know i should be working soon.
The whole living situation with Wngman is going great. Actually, it's so nice to be able to spend this amount of time with him considering the long distance thing we did for almost a year. I know this boy needs his own time so I'm starting to learn the signs when he just needs to do his own thing. i haven't got a reason to complain. this boy cooks and cleans! =) i love it!!
and i'm not lonely out here! i met up with GwenS this past weekend and i oh-so-missed that girl!! =) we spent the whole day together including watching "Monster House". it felt like old times except that i noticed that we both don't have quite as much energy as we used to. and it was nice to end the evening with an awesome korean dinner!!
during this week, the laziness is starting to really ease in. i must concentrate more heavily on planning the wedding. i have all this time on my hand, why not?
Current Mood: content
Current Music: Heaven by Warrant
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June 29th, 2006
09:39 am - Thanks missimsocute!
| The Keys to Your Heart | 
You are attracted to those who have a split personality - cold as ice on the outside but hot as fire in the heart.
In love, you feel the most alive when things are straight-forward, and you're told that you're loved.
You'd like to your lover to think you are optimistic and happy.
You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please.
Your ideal relationship is lasting. You want a relationship that looks to the future... one you can grow with.
Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment.
You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.
In this moment, you think of love as something you thirst for. You'll do anything for love, but you won't fall for it easily. |
I think this is pretty true!!
| You Are Sunrise | 
You enjoy living a slow, fulfilling life. You enjoy living every moment, no matter how ordinary.
You are a person of reflection and meditation. You start and end every day by looking inward.
Caring and giving, you enjoy making people happy. You're often cooking for friends or buying them gifts.
All in all, you know how to love life for what it is - not for how it should be. |
On the money as well...
| Exotic Dancer Name Is... | 
Vanity |
Vanity?!! Guess I wouldn't make it in the entertainment industry with that name.
| You Are French Food | 
Snobby yet ubiquitous.
People act like they understand you more than they actually do. |
Great, am I the only one who understands myself?!!
| Your Seduction Style: Sweet Talker | 
Your seduction technique can be summed up with "charm"
You know that if you have the chance to talk to someone...
Well, you won't be talking for long! ;-)
You're great at telling potential lovers what they want to hear.
Partially, because you're a great reflective listener and good at complementing.
The other part of your formula? Focusing your conversation completely on the other person.
Your "sweet talking" ways have taken you far in romance - and in life.
You can finess your way through any difficult situation, with a smile on your face.
Speeding tickets, job interviews... bring it on! You truly live a *charmed life* |
Hmm...interesting.
| Your IQ Is 115 | 
Your Logical Intelligence is Below Average
Your Verbal Intelligence is Genius
Your Mathematical Intelligence is Exceptional
Your General Knowledge is Above Average |
crap...losing on the logical side
| You Should Be A Pisces | 
What's good about you: carefree and compassionate, you are truly light hearted
What's bad about you: when things get bad, you tend to retreat and not let others in
In love: you're a true romantic - it's flowers, bubble baths, and candles all the way
In friendship, you're: eager to lend a sympathetic ear and likely to develop a deep connection
Your ideal job: bartender, magician, or secret agent
Your sense of fashion: simple clothes that don't distract from your personality
You like to pig out on: seafood - from fish sticks to salmon
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what the hell am i doing as a lawyer?!!!
| How You Life Your Life | 
You seem to be straight forward, but you keep a lot inside.
You're laid back and chill, but sometimes you care too much about what others think.
You prefer a variety of friends and tend to change friends quickly.
You tend to dream big, but you worry that your dreams aren't attainable. |
I need to start putting my needs first.
Current Mood: content
Current Music: High - James Blunt
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May 18th, 2006
12:58 pm - 43 days more to go!
no no, i'm not getting married in 43 days!
6/30/06 is my official last day at work. it's done. actually, i've been suffering from bouts of senioritis for the past few weeks but luckily this week, they've been keeping me pretty darn busy.
many have asked if i'm excited, have i started packing yet, will i be using a U-Haul? many many questions. at this point, i'm certainly excited to move down. i haven't packed yet and probably won't until the week of when i move. hmm...which i have yet to decide but i'm looking at mid-July. i'd like to take care of wedding plans then before i move down. i'd feel more at ease. but no, i don't anticipate renting a U-Haul. all i've got mainly are clothes. so, we'll see!!
i better do what GrnDncr did before she left. i need to eat at all my favorite restaurants!!!! YUM!
Current Mood: happy
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April 18th, 2006
09:08 am - in a happy place
so the wedding chaos is finally dying down...i think wgnman and i have a place to start! i know everyone's been wondering when the wedding will be but soon we will figure it out and let everybody know so y'all can plan a bomb-ass bachelorette party for me!!!!! =)
weddings are expensive so ladies, go out there and save some $$ each month (any amount that won't break your back)! whatever lesson i can learn from all of this, i need to pass it on. put your money in a mutual fund and just save. i know it can be hard but trust me, you'll be so much happier that you did. if you're already saving, kudos to you!!
oh and happy belated Easter!
Current Mood: chipper
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April 4th, 2006
08:54 am - random thoughts
1. Scrapbooking is so much fun! i know, i sound like a 50-year old domesticated housewife but i'm serious...i had such a stressful week that spending two days learning and making my first attempt at scrapbooking was really relaxing. i've decided that i want to start this hobby for the future and wanted to scrapbook my Singapore/Thailand trip as a gift for Wngman. it really brought me back to sorority days but this is probably ten times more intense. :) plus, it's an expensive hobby!! anyways, so far i'm very proud of the 8 pages i have already made!!
2. Work is business. i have to understand that. i know i won't be leaving for at least 3 months but already the boundary has been made. i was supposed to go to this 4-day conference in Chicago in June but now i can't go. some of the perks i've been used to i can no longer enjoy. i guess i should've expected that and i can't take any of it personally. c'est la vie.
3. Scared about the move. i've never lived with a guy before. Wngman and I spent almost two weeks together 24/7 and things were fine. but what if he has some weird habits i don't know about?! what if i have a "single-girl" habit that i think is normal and he finds totally repulsive?! will i really feel comfortable in my own skin there? i suppose i will have to live with some discomfort in a new area and it will take me some time to adjust. i guess i've just taken for granted how easy it is to live at home in my own skin.
4. why is it still raining?
5. i still haven't adjusted to spring forward.
Current Mood: thoughtful
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February 27th, 2006
02:24 am - Back from Singapore and Thailand!
I'm back from vacation and boy, do I miss it already! Wngman and I went to Singapore for 5 days and then to Bangkok, Thailand for 4 days. It was such a BLAST!! I've never been to Asia before and I just LOVE IT!!! the food and the service there is just simply amazing! i also have to promote Singapore Airlines because it is simply the best airline carrier around (so the next time you want to fly internationally, i highly recommend SIA!)
In Singapore, I finally met Wngman's family. It was such an important occasion to finally meet them considering that most of them if not all of them will not be going to our wedding. i can see where Wngman gets his sense of humor as his grandfather was quite the little jokester! :)
i know it really meant a lot for us to be there but in a way it was actually quite sad not knowing the next time i would see them. not sure if this makes any sense or not but the minute his grandfather asked us to visit them again soon, i really felt the want and the need to see them again as i knew it was part of our obligation to the family. the realization that i would do anything for this man just reaffirms how much i look forward to my life with him.
on a lighter note, Singapore is such a great city. Everybody there pretty much speaks English (although it's been somewhat modified), the city is SOOO CLEAN, and the FOOD IS AMAZING!!! the only thing difficult to deal with was the weather and humidity but staying a 5-star hotel really made a difference. :)
I wish we had more time in Thailand b/c there is so much to see there. The food is also great and i just love love love the THAI MASSAGES. i don't think my body has ever felt that relaxed...a little bit up maybe but definitely relaxed/sore the next day. :) Wngman and I also went clubbing in Bangkok! Hee hee, it was such a great time. Clubbing in Bangkok is completely different than back home. Over there, everyone is sooo friendly over there and it was actually cool b/c there was a live Thai band singing Thai rock music! Oh and of course, there is so much shopping over there! Wngman and I could've definitely used another week there. So, we're planning another trip there probably in 2 years. anyone interestd?!
Now I must admit that it's difficult for me to be back home coming down from such a great high. I'm actually quite sad to be apart from Wngman. On this trip, I realized just how nice it was to be with him 24/7 in spite of our little differences and weird habits! :) I initially planned on moving down to Irvine in August but I'm gonna have a talk with the folks cuz I'm thinking about moving up the date, maybe June or earlier. I think fear of change held me back but now i don't think it's a legitimate claim. my only dilemma left really is how to deal with this at work.
i've thought and thought about this. I think they deserve to know what my plans are. I'm sure they all suspect that I'm moving down to Irvine and since it's been well over a month since I got engaged, I can't postpone the decision for too long. So, I'm going to tell them that I'm planning on moving to Irvine early summer and that I would like to stay at the firm up until then. But if they decide to axe me anytime before, I can certainly understand that decision. They deserve the courtesy and I think I would be more respected for this decision than to give them a month's notice. *sigh*
damn...too much to think about at 3am. dammit, why can't i go to sleep?!!!
Current Mood: awake
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January 3rd, 2006
01:15 pm - New Year's Resolution
Instead of making a list like I've done in the past, this year will just be a simple theme: "Develop and maintain good habits".
In retrospect, I didn't quite emphasize enough how monumental 2005 year was. In some many ways, I feel like I've been given a new perspective on life. Things that previously weighed me down just seems so small to me now. And I can't be thankful enough for having come to that realization.
I wish the best for all in 2006!
Current Mood: happy
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November 14th, 2005
08:11 am - wish i could stop time
there are just some days when i wish i could just stop time....when everything just seems to fall into place. i really just can't ask for more.
Wngman took me to a romantic getaway to Santa Rosa....we had both never been there and it's 5 miles away from wineries. we stayed at the Doubletree hotel and it was just what i needed - to get away from everything but to be with the one person i wanted to be with. no one has ever made me feel as special as he has. i just couldn't be happier. :)
on sunday, Wngman and I prepared a barbeque for my family and it was so nice to see my parents enjoy Persian food, something they're never tried before. as always, the weekend ended too soon.
Current Mood: grateful
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November 10th, 2005
01:13 pm - Mystery Trip!
this workaholic is finally taking a day off tomorrow! i've been working like a madman especially this week and for the past few months. every now and then, i just need to get away cuz the weekends just don't cut it.
so tomorrow Wngman is taking me to an "undisclosed" area for my lil' getaway. oooh, i love surprises!! :) i told him about Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz but he wasn't all that impressed nor interested. the only hints i got were to pack my gym shoes and sandals. that's it. well we can't go very far anyways since it's just a single overnight trip. i'll just be so happy to get out of the city with him. :)
the nephew is doing well! super cute! =) i would adorn my entries with pictures of him but i'll spare everyone.
well, nothing much else to update on. but i figured it's probably time i at least wrote an entry.
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/nolegs/sleepy.gif) sleepy
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October 31st, 2005
12:16 pm - ready for the next phase
i've been down to Irvine about 3x now and the more often i go, the more i fall in love with the city. it's such a suburban town and the neighborhood is just so beautiful. Where Wngman lives, it's convenient to everything! (literally 5-10 mins away from SouthCoast!)
this past weekend, Wngman and i hung around UCI and people-watching just caused me to feel like I was caught in a timewarp - thinking about the past and looking towards the future. i saw students eating and hovering around tables, trying to study but really, they were all just gossiping. that reminded me of the old MU/coffeetable days. but then there was the other group of people hanging around UCI and they were the "young families" - couples with dogs and newborns or just playing with their 2-3 year olds. to be honest,i couldn't help it but be mesmerized by that scene. and for a short while, i caught myself thinking of a similar scene in my mind someday, complete with kids.
bottomline...i can't help but admit i'm looking forward to the next phase in life.
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