Side of Sid

Who wants to play tic tac toe?

2011-11-18T12:59:00.000-08:00

Can’t wait for my rings to come from JewelMint!

Plus the 55% off first purchase made it sucha sweet deal, I couldn’t resist.

Happy Birthday momma!

2011-09-15T20:53:00.001-07:00

Today's my momma birthday! She turned a 56, oh myyy. I don't like thinking about my parents getting older. =\

Have to remind myself to be more thoughtful, nicer and spend more time with them.

How do you know?

2011-09-08T23:00:00.000-07:00

I don't have much to write about today, but the one thing I'd like to say is that you can't pick who you love and fall in love with. It just happens just like life happens. I've been asked a couple of times "How do you know the person is the one? If you love them?"

Really, I don't have a straight answer because it is something I follow in my heart. I can't express enough how much I love the person because it's not about the look, money, career or what they have.

It's just him and who he is, how he makes me feel about myself and how hopeful I am when I think about our future. Through the rough spots in our lives and through the good times, he's still the one I love standing next to.

That's just how I know.

Halloween 2011

2011-09-07T19:55:00.000-07:00

I've narrowed this down to:

1. Black Swan

2. Ke$ha

Labor Day Weekend

2011-09-06T21:07:00.000-07:00

My three day weekend past by way too quick! I didn't have much planned but sometimes I like it that way better so I can go with the flow and see where the day leads me.

Friday night my friend Lulu, Ben and I stopped by the Lawrence Three Saints festival for some quick fair food before heading to a college party down at Brandeis University. It's so weird to me that I've graduated from college two years already but I don't feel that old at all. I mean, I feel old that my age number keeps increasing, but mentally I don't feel like I'm really...23. Not that I act immature or drink heavily and party crazy. It was actually at a couple of friends we know that we've hung out with over the summer who are in their seniors years with their own university apartment. So it wasn't like with a bunch of new freshmans...that makes it better right? Why am I trying to justify this party? Anyways, it was good times just to see some faces and what not.

On Saturday, I finally went to BOA and activated my HK debit card, whoohoo! I've had that card since the beginning of summer and just keeps putting it off. I needed to deposit some money into my account as well just in case I travel somewhere that didn't have my local bank, always gotta play it on the safe side. Besides, having a HK card in my wallet is just that much cuter. :) And since I was at the mall to activate the card, I stopped by a few stores. I went into H&M and no lie, found button down blouses that were on sale for $8 each as a special. They're literally the most comfortable fit! Light and airy and just perfect so I grabbed the red and off-white colors. I already wore one on sunday and the other today to work. Can I just say that I love a good bargain? I'm going to stop shopping for awhile now since I've kinda been a little crazy lately (but really, who can resist a good deal? I'm just one of those shoppers.)

Saturday night I had girls night with Lulu and Linda. There were supposed to be more girls but the others couldn't make it. We did our nails and hung out, ate some pizza, and around 11 we got bored with nothing to go and decided to just drive into Lowell and see what happens. We ended up at the Beer Works with a couple of guy friends who showed up - it was a good night playing pool! Even better because I got to drive back to Ben's apartment and slept with my baby who I awoke and were up talking for about an hour even though he had to go to work at 6am, I'm just a very considerate gf, ya know?

Sunday, as always, I went to the temple, which is now so depressing because of some legal stuff that went on back in the spring. But my dad being a devoted Buddhist still wants me to go, grrr! Not that I mind going, but lately the place hasn't been the same and our youth group has kinda, sorta, died. Pretty sad because last year it was actually going really well, even this past winter. Just since the spring time... But at least I had something else to look forward to that day! With Ben working saturday-monday (still gone since monday actually, won't be back til tomorrow) I pretty much spent my three day weekend without him! Sad because I don't get many of these anymore due to me having an adult job. Mehhh. Back to what I was saying, Linda and I kinda crashed the "Lo Riderz" BBQ. I know, doesn't that name sound ghetto? But they're actually a motorcycle/bike riders group that my brother and some of the guys we know are apart of. So we didn't really crash... It was cool to see a forum group online get together and hang out. If I was a rider, I'd probably be all over that. Maybe I'll go start a scooter forum/club since I really want a nice one to ride to work and for fun. Can you imagine me all decked out and kittified?

That's what I'm talking about. LOL

Man, that's it. I'll have it one day!

Ok back to Sunday. After the BBQ I visited Ben for a little and had dinner with my babe. We were watching Ip Man (kung fu movie) but didn't get to finish it, now I really want to but has to wait til he's home.

Monday I really woke up with no plans, which I liked, but that quickly turned into "What the heck am I going to do today?!" as I already woke up too late to go kayaking with some people, Ben was at work, and others were...gone. But I eventually just went to lunch with my friend Minh and her friends at a Tokyo Steakhouse. Ended up not doing much rest of the day (attempted to reorganize my closet,) however did stop by Marshalls on my way home though and picked up two dresses for $7 (see what I mean with the bargains?) Do I have a problem? I also bought a pair of red chunky heels but I totally love them...

I also ended my Monday with froyo at a new place called The Frozen Spoon in Lowell with Trang. Decent price, good froyo, a lot closer than Boston so I'll definitely return when I get a craving.

And that was my three day weekend! Nothing major but once again, sometimes it's just good to go with the flow.

Miroslava Duma

2011-09-05T21:23:00.000-07:00

Images c/o buro247, Miroslava's own personal blog.

Isn't she lovely? I want to recreate all of these outfits! Especially pic #3.

Portsmouth, NH

2011-09-04T21:06:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago my dad, brother and I went to Portsmouth, NH for a day visit. I was hesitant as what to do there but since my dad was going back to work that following monday (after a short term leave due to his heart attack back in May :[ ) ... we decided to take him out for a little while.

To my surprise, Portsmouth has a great downtown area with amazing shops! Almost every store we visited there was something I wanted to by. Lots of unique pieces that were affordable and I totally wanted to do some christmas shopping there. I guess I'll have to return come the holiday season.

Random but, I want to try this place out in Natick, MA: Wasabi! I think I might take Ben here for his birthday dinner in two weeks. My baby is getting old. :'(

I swear I'm not obsessed

2011-09-03T12:38:00.001-07:00

I just stumbled upon this picture and isn't it the darnest thing with Kourtney's belly?

Kourtney Kardashian

2011-09-02T14:29:00.001-07:00

Pop of color

Business casual

Blousing around town

Mini dresses up a notch

Breezy summer

Classy Chic

Images courtesy of kourtney-k.com

Kourtney is my favorite of the Kadashian sisters I'd have to admit! At least in fashion sense. Plus she's got the cutest accessory on her arm, baby Mason!

These are some of my favorite candid looks of her from recent. Yeah, I pretty much stalked her fansite for these photos...

Newport, RI

2011-09-01T08:04:00.000-07:00

We finally got the chance to visit Newport, RI a few weeks ago and stayed at the Newport Bayside Inn. It was literally a perfect day for me and those kind of days don't happen very often!

I remember arriving in Newport, Bellevue Avenue was one of the main streets we drove through first and instantly it felt like we were in a different place. The shops and restaurants, the breathtaking Georgian architecture, and the air...it wasn't hard to imagine packing up all of my stuff and moving there.

We made out way to Gooseberry beach first. It cost $20 to park BUT the area was worth a visit. It's a small beach, more family-oriented and the water was very nice so we actually got to swim in it. Then we checked in at our bed & breakfast and saw a wedding party leaving as we came (how sweet.) Afterwards, we walked to downtown area along the harbor and eventually to the popular Thames street for dinner and a night out. One of my favorite things I saw were the open bars that were set up right outside. We also stopped at some shops which are always fun to check out. We finally dined at The Red Parrot and omg, great food and drinks! It's a must-return for me, even if there's a long wait to get a table but guess what we did while waiting? Checked out a bar! Since we had such a short time in Newport...

Anyway, sunday we woke up and had breakfast provided by the inn. It wasn't anything special. I thought since it's a bed and breakfast that there would be something cooked and warm but nope. That was the only disappointing fact about where we stayed. Though our hostess was super nice and helped us out with lots of things-to-do ideas. We decided to do the cliff walk since it was a rainy day. Plus a walk along the shore and taking peeks at the mansions sounded perfect. Our sunday followed with lunch at Sumo Sushi. It was not the best sushi so we probably will not return there next time, I should've picked a seafood place now that I think about it.

Although our time was short in Newport every moment of it was well spent and we actually got a great feel for the city. The shops were fun to visit, every streets provided bountiful options for a place to eat and the night life looked amazing. We stopped by one of the open bars before returning to the inn saturday night and sipped on beer while people watching. I definitely want to come back with friends, it would be so fun. Just gotta remind myself to pace it with the alcohol because I got a little too happy..and yeah, let's just say I went to bed with an empty stomach that night.

Gooseberry beach

This pretty blouse was a steal from Marshalls for $7, delias brand. :)

Amazing view that was right near our bed & breakfast.

What a handsome guy eh?

Someone didn't apply sunblock on their face...

brand new skin

2011-08-10T16:50:00.000-07:00

Ello! This new template for my blog is so cheeryyyy hopefully it'll get me excited to post more!

I've been doing pretty bad with gymming. :( GOTTA GET BACK TO THAT! I mean, I'm not gaining and I only have 3 more lbs before I hit my goal for the summer. Doable? I think so!

So this weekend I am going to Newport, RI to check out the place and for a bit of a getaway, I've been wanting to go since April. Ben's surprising me with where we're staying...I hope it's an AWESOME place. I will have to update on this trip since I don't know much about it at the moment.

I'm really itching to buy a canon dslr but I told myself I need to at least read up on it a bit before jumping any guns. But I really would love to take photoshoots as a part time hobby. I love portraits so I really want to take photos of people the most! I have a few ideas spinning, and my damn laziness is not helping. Must read more.

I came & conquered

2011-08-04T07:41:00.000-07:00

This was me on top of Mount Mansfield, in Vermont! The highest peak in the state and I hiked all the way up Hell's Brook to get there.

So my vacation in Greensboro was great (like always.) I practiced my swimming (swam to the raft without a life jacket!), had a New Orleans night with homecooked crawfish etouffee, saw a Bread & Puppets show, went sailing, canoeing, visited Burlington...and got a tan.

I wish my whole summer could be as great and relaxing as my week was. Even if the sky was hazy all week at night, I barely saw as much stars as I always did, and no shootings stars, :( I still can't complain. Also didn't have to spend much money so yay to my piggy bank! haha

I love this photo of Ben's whole family.

My first time going sailing!

Free range chicken for dinner that his Granny bought for us, so sweet.

Group shot on Mt Mansfield

On the way down...

Nat cooked this meal for us since Ben and I brought the crawfish.

Dance party!

Before the show at Bread & Puppets

This was about Bradley Manning

Sit back on your Adirondack chair and enjoy the view

2011-07-13T08:12:00.000-07:00

Omg. 2.5 more days until I am off work for a whole week! I can't contain my excitement, I'm in slacker mode since monday morning and it's not helping!!!!!

Anyways, besides that I am so looking forward to Nat's play "Miss Saigon" where she is the leading lady. This is the first time I'll be spending a whole week in Greensboro. I want to try to make it to Montreal, Burlington perhaps to tour Magic Hat & Ben & Jerry's, also stop by Vermont Wild Flowers AND ride my bike!

But the thing I'm looking forward to most is watching the shooting stars at night. It's like a cosmic show and it could change your LIFE. Yes, it's that amazing.

I will be attempting to hike Mt. Mansfield this year, let's just hope they don't do it on thursday bc that's when Aunt Flow will be in town as well.

It's been awhile.

2011-06-12T21:18:00.000-07:00

...But really, isn't it always like this? :)

This weekend was nice as I got to enjoy a visit home to Rutland, VT with Ben (ok, so it's his home and I just love going there!) It really is something about those green mountains that set you back and make you forget about the internet, phone, texting, chatting, i.e. Not that they live out in the back woods and have none of those services but when we are there, I tend to just put my phone aside and enjoy time with his family. So it's very nice to get to talk to his parents, see his sisters and to sit and converse with one another.

A lot has happened since I last posted about life. I've had to deal with a major family incident so May totally took up all of my time and energy. I'm hoping that as we progress into June I can go back to normality a bit and start to enjoy summer. The weather is improving. We had two days in the 90s last week which was ahmazing, but this weekend was rainy and cold so I'm hoping for the week to come to have more sunshine our way. I'm really craving beach weather and I already got one beach day in so far.

I can't say the past months have been all bad either. Although there were some really tough times, I also had some good times with friends and Ben. Maybe I can post some pictures in the next update. It's been awhile since I feel comfortable and happy with where I am exactly and I must say, it feels good. The transition from college life to home wasn't so great at first so I really have to admit that it's been awhile since I've hung out with other people besides Ben or my college friends. Not that I have many college friends left, but it's nice to know that life does go on after college and it doesn't suck.

I should adapt the belief that if you are a positive person then ultimately positivity will flow into your life. I'm going to try to stay in this mentality because I feel like that will help me to move forward onto bigger and better things. I have a feeling it will. I'm also slowly but surely figuring out what I want to do next, career wise as well as for my lifestyle. There are so many things that I want to do, to try, to accomplish that I haven't started anything at all. However, having the imagination is what's going to get me excited and will get me going. The question is, in what order?

I'm also still going to the gym, but with everything lately I've been slacking off a little bit...the nicer weather isn't helping either. BUT this week I'm going to try to run my usual 3 milers again. I've been doing 2 - 2.5 miles and it's just pathetic because I reached 4 at one point. I need to get into better shape! I feel stronger now, but still such a long way to go. I've only lost a total of about 6lbs, which isn't bad/maybe even good since I'm so short but feels like I should be seeing more results. I just want to be lean and tone already!

Anywhoo, this is my small attempt at trying to accomplish something (owning a blog) so yay. I'll try to be back again this week, toodles!

peekaboo

2011-04-20T08:09:00.000-07:00

So I've been slowly decorating my room, and despite the bright yellow-orange color I think I've been able to work around it pretty well. I just bought bed sheets over the weekend to match my duvet cover so the room is almost pulled-together. It's looking so much better than before I have to say (believe me!) :)

what i've been up to...

2011-04-18T21:07:00.000-07:00

photoroll.

saw Mason Jennings back in February and his mellow, one-of-a-kind voice won me over that night.

a girls' brunch although the hostess is missing in this picture.

dinner @ Shrine, in Foxwoods casino, for Lulu's birthday

the birthday girl!

we traveled two hours to CT, arrived at 9pm and finally had dinner at 11pm, gambled til 3pm and drove home during a snow storm.

had a going-away party for a friend who was leaving to Australia

i made piggy cupcakes!

i'm not familiar with a couple of these faces, but funny how the word party always seem to make its way around...

happy valentines day to me! i finally got to try some french macaroons thanks to my lovely bf :)

Met a this guy after the Blue Man Group show

Dinner @ Bollywood. Vegetarian and lamb samosas.

You can't forget the condiments.

their Garlic Naan, leavened handmade bread with a touch of garlic, herbs and spices, baked in a tandoori oven.

Cake pops made by a friend.

@ mr. bartley's burgers. YUMZ.

I'm actually very pleased with this photo of my Scott Brown burger from my ittybitty digital camera

Haven't seen A. Leo in about a year!

@ Lowell Beer Works. Funny story: my friend was driving all of us this particular night. We didn't make it out til around 11:30, were all too distracted in the car, totally missed our exit and did not realize it until about 10 exits later when we were almost near Boston, but since we were determined to make it a night in Lowell, she turned around and we finally got to the bar around 12:30. We wanted to go bar hopping but since we got there so late, this was the only place we were able to make. It was definitely a fun, spacious and entertaining bar though. I should make it a goal to bar hop in Lowell more often this summer.

at a dinner theatre where they put on a Clue musical which was fantastic. so much fun to watch, too.

these babies were calling my name. red velvet cupcake, cheesecake & chocolate covered strawberries.

I finally made it to Mixx froyo down in Allston, MA. It's gotta be my favorite froyo places bc you get to pick your own toppings and put as much as you want...none of that stingy business like the other stores.

Plus they have more flavors to pick from. I went with taro, lechee, green tea and red velvet.

Rory Beca

2011-03-02T06:44:00.000-08:00

So I was looking through my email and saw this in the Forever 21 newsletter...

I WANT that Rory Beca Collection dress on the left!!! SO badly. I'm a sucker for a sexy back piece and I need that dress. Why does it have to be "coming soon"? :(

Anyways, HAPPY MARCH! I ended things right for February last night at the gym by running my first 3-mile run ever (in 38 minutes - is that bad or good?) Now I am ready for that 5k, where is it?!! I will find one and sign up.

February was an eventful month; watched my first football/Superbowl game ever (yep...) and also went to Foxwoods casino for the first time as well, visited the Boston Museum of Science (but didn't a chance to go into the planetarium bc it reopened the NEXT day) and saw Mason Jennings in concert. I've decided I need to try at least one new thing every month. I hope March will bring some new events that I can add to the list.

Just found the front view of the dress! It's available this friday, I must get this piece..

Gymming in the First Month

2011-01-31T20:20:00.001-08:00

Wow! Today is the last day of January '11 and I've already been using my gym membership for a month. I want to conclude my first month of working out (first time ever in my life needless to say) so I better start recording now before midnight strikes.

First of all, I really can't believe that I'v been going regularly like at least 3 times a week. I signed up the LAST day of December and I have to say, I had doubts that I would not make the most out of my membership. But fact is my friends, I'm so PROUD of what I've accomplished in just 31 days! Now I don't really have a set schedule of what do, or really 100% clue of what I'm doing so I can't say I've become a fitness expert. I just know that I need to work up my cardio and endurance so I have been training on the treadmill. I used to hate, despise, loathe running - in other words, I could not run to save my life. If I did, my lungs would feel like they're bursting right out of my chest just trying to breathe. However, I knew that if I could slowly work up my cardio and start running it will be a good start for the rest of the way...

In the past my version of running was something like a good minute run, turn to jogging, turn to speed walking, then switching on and off again between jogging and walking mode. I am now happy to say I've improved from a 3 minute run, to 6 minutes, to 18, then 25 and TODAY being the last day of January - I made it to 30 minutes of running!!! Yes, I mean the nonstop, feet rapidly moving, being able to breathe kind of running! Hooray for this chica I'd say.

As for results, not really much yet but I have noticed a slight change in my jeans. They're a little/tiny bit less snugged and also a drop in 2lbs (but that could just be water weight.) So I won't hype that up too much. Along with running, I've been working on my abs and arms a little. So all in all, I've had a great first month of working out and I'm looking forward to continuing my fitness plan the rest of the year.

My gym also offer classes. I even got a friend to joined this month and we managed to attend one class so far called the 1-2-3 Shred. I enjoyed it and will do more in the future but it's not my focus to do classes just yet. I just want to be able to run! Because if I can run on a treadmill then I can run outside too, and it will be so much better going for a run once the weather is nice! (Don't even get me started on this wicked ice cold freezing snow storm every other day northeast winter we're having.)

So yeah, february is a short month but I intend to make the most of it and push myself a little harder. Smaller food portions, less snacks and more fruits as well. Yum.

Good bye 2010 & Welcome to a new Decade!

2011-01-16T19:47:00.000-08:00

Wow! I haven't update my blog is so long and I know there aren't any excuses for it. But with 2010 gone, I'm going to try my best and make 2011 the year I get into blogging - really into it. I'm talking about real posts, with real topics, tantalizing pictures and all of the glitz & glamour that I can bring on board.

With that said, I do want to make up for lost time and post up some wonderful memories from september up to NYE.

Life is Good Music Festival

Us entering Day 1 of the festival. This was Ben's 25th bday present from me!

$2 tacos.

Day 2

Our tiles were there in the bottom left corner.

These samosas were so good, must've had like 5 since they were also so cheap.

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, who came out of Vermont. They were one of my favorites groups that performed.

OK Go playing on the smaller stage.

Waiting eagerly for the best act of the whole weekend...

...JASON MRAZ! <3

Ben's Quarter Century Old Birthday

Continuing at Dali, a tapas restaurant in Somerville, MA.

Patatas Bravas: Deep-fried Potatoes w/ Piquant Tomato Sauce & Alioli

Ravioles de Mariscos: Lobster/Crabmeat Ravioli w/ Langostino Sauce

Ice cream with pear soaked in white and red wine.

Margaritas @ Border Cafe in Harvard, MA

The next day, his family took him out for a birthday dinner in Boston ( I can't remember the place right now but it was near Orpheum theatre where we saw a Cake concert afterward.)

Me with Ben's liltle sister & his momma.

MISC.

Saw Wong Fu Productions @ Brandeis College. Check them out on youtube!

My brother's 25th bday get-together.

This was a big time fail but it was soooo funny.

I really like how this picture turned out. :)

Picking apples is a Fall Must Do!

My first apple crisp.

In Salem, MA

Benny surprised me with a sailboat ride! Love him.

Hockey game at UMass Lowell, vs. Northeastern

Halloween

Phi's 21st/Halloween Eve party. I put my costume quickly together and went as "Weird Asian" girl.

My favorite picture of Benny & I for 2010 Halloween. I can't believe I forgot to take a nice picture of us this year!

Celebrating halloween in Rutvegas! Like my costume?

Lauren & I at the bar

Breakfast @ Sugar & Spice, Rutland, VT.

Fall Outings

Crawfish at China Buffet, unfortunately they weren't really good.

I love crepes, and eating at Mr. Crepe in Davis Square couldn't get any better.

Red Mango frozen yogurt - I don't mean to be a follower but I'm kinda obsessed over this snack.

My awesome flower vase (yes, those were real flowers) found at a crafts fair.

Post-Thanksgiving lunch @ Koreana restaurant in Cambridge, MA.

Korean BBQ is too good for my mouth.

The girls in Quincy Market, Boston.

$1 oysters on tuesday nights @ McCormick & Schmick's.

Excuse my brother.

Me, Lulu and Linda.

Finally, the Creative Capital exhibit was up!

Boston City Hall

This Fashion Design panel is actually featuring Maya Luz, who is based in Boston and was on Project Runway season 7.

That's Maya Luz, lol

My 23rd Birthday!

Watched Tangled on my birthday since it was a Tuesday and I was too lazy to do anything then.

Babe & I @ Q hotpot restaurant in Chinatown Boston.

My friend Trang who's birthday was a day after mine.

I don't know why I wasn't paying attention in this photo, but that cheesecake was scrumptious.

30 oz. beer at Sunset Bar in Allston, MA where they have more than 200 kind of beers, crazy!

Ben took me to Cuchi Cuchi restaurant, which is a lot like Dali but even more fancy.

Caspian Heaven: Roasted Fingerling potatoes, crsipy oysters, creme fraiche, Salmon caviar & champagne sauce.
One of our tapa dishes...did I say I love tapas?

The waitresses REALLY get dressed up.

Christmas

Lunch @ Long Trail Brewery, on our way up to Vermont for christmas.

I love christmas wrapping!

Opening stockings.

Christmas dinner.

New Year Eve

Happy 2011!!!

Ben totally photo-bombed me in this picture...

DONE! Omg, I think all of THAT has made up for my months of absence from my blog!!!! Now onto the rest of 2011...May it be a year of great productivity, positivity & prosperity. :)

summer here, summer gone

2010-08-30T20:11:00.000-07:00

Ahhh! I can't believe summer is going to be over so soon, minus the heat wave we're getting this week (90+ til thursday...) summer is going to be over before you know it! I'll miss these hazy lazy days for sure. Every year I get a little down/depressed around beginning of September but that was always because it meant heading back to school, dealing with a new schedule and often times changes. I'm always a mixed of emotions around fall because the weather get so dramatic to be from hot and sunny, to cool, overcasted clouds and the slowly but surely dark hours that begin to appear at like 5 in the AFTERNOON. Urgh. But then I think about the holiday season, white snow falling on the tree branches and I get a warm fuzzy feeling again... So yeah, I just have to get through this pre-fall season and get rid of these anxiety! Changing seasons are beautiful and I should embrace all-things-fall like apple picking, pie baking and pumpkin carving. Especially Halloween! I guess I will stop moping and talking about my weird reaction to back-to-school season now (seeing as how I'm not even a student anymore).

Anywhoo, these are pics from Greensboro, VT - it was my mini and only vacation this summer at the beginning of August. I think I will put the rest of the pics from summer in the next post.

me at Ben's lake house in Greensboro, VT on Caspian Lake

the beautiful view after a hike up to Bar Hill.

So the story behind this ring (index finger) is that I found it at a thrift store earlier that day...and it match perfectly with a necklace I just bought at Target. Crazy!

I mean this is an eye, and there's a flower in the middle of the ring but still...I thought it was an awesome found.

He's soooooooo cute. :)

Canoeing and getting stuck on a dead end

Until next time, Caspian Lake.

4th of July...since long gone past

2010-07-17T00:02:00.000-07:00

But I had a wonderful Fourth weekend, nonetheless.

My friends came down to visit from Albany and we had a blast soaking up the sun (literally - we got burnt.) We spent that weekend venturing out in Boston, once again, only this time we made it to Harvard Square which made me realized I need to explore that region more often. Especially in the fall when it's probably full of college kids wandering the streets. It'll make me feel young again to be in that scenery of young artistic minds. When you live at home with your parents still it can drive you a bit crazy after awhile - I feel like I have withdrawals from being around people my age since I also work with middle-age adults.

So yeah, the Fourth was much fun. I love visiting random shops, walking in the Frog Pond was one of my favorite moments, also found some awesome toys that day and I need to go back again soon! I need to make Boston a daily deal because I'm growing to love the city more and more.

That Sunday we went to Hampton Beach in N.H. and spent, oh about 12 hours there. Yeah, intense. Almost everyone got burnt, a bit tanned, and two weeks later - I'm now peeling dry skin off my back. One thing that was disappointing was their fireworks, it was very lame. Seriously, we keep waiting for a big bang but the overall show and finale was hardly anything to gush about. Still, it was a great day by the water and the temperature reached the high 90s so I can't complain much.

Frog Pond in Boston Common

Public Garden, Boston

Corner at Harvard Square

Hampton Beach

Waiting for the fireworks!

hello, darlings

2010-06-27T00:11:00.000-07:00

I'm about the worst blogger there is out there.

However I will be making more regular updates from here on out! Why? Because I finally landed myself a 9-5 job so I no longer have to worry on that subject! :) Well it's more like 8-5, but I get an hour lunch so that's awesome. Since I work about 7 minutes from my house and I go home sometimes for lunch (mainly when I'm too late to pack/make lunch aha). But yeah, I'm glad things finally fell into place for me. It's not my dream job but I appreciate having one!

Plus I also joined Design Museum Boston as a member and part of their design team so that is where I'll most likely do more design related stuff, it's all volunteer but it's also a really good organization and I'm glad to be a part of it. Pictured above was a "Monochrome" party I attended last week in Boston. It was for artists and designers to come together for chits and chats on a fine thursday evening. I heard about it through DMB so figured I went and meet up with some of them there. I loved it because they had a bunch of tables with food that were color coordinated. The mint M&M and blueberries were my favorite snacks there.

So much has happened since I last blogged! I swear I need to update more to jot down my memories of these events and memories that I've attended and made...Wish me luck!

It feels so good it must be love

2010-05-03T17:07:00.000-07:00

It was our three year anniversary on April, 21st. We went to Blu restaurant in Boston and had a fantastic and yummy dinner of mussels, trout, lobster club, cheesecake and drinks.

I can't believe it's been three flawless years already. =) I gave Ben a Garmin GPS navigator and he gave me an awesome coupon for a shopping trip, bicycle & a mystery gift (that I have yet to find out.) The first item I'm receiving is the bike and I can't wait! We've gone to look at a couple and I think I found a great potential at a bike shop in Haverhill.

I can't wait for this summer. I want to go biking and play tennis as much as possible. I need to get in shape and be fit!

Isn't the view delightful? I got to look at my lover and the city down below all evening. :p

This lobster club was so good, however the bread was a bit too toasted so it was a little hard to bite into.

How do people get 100+ followers?!

2010-04-16T22:32:00.000-07:00

I would love it if there were something you could purchase and it would let you instantly gain readership! I must work on this goal this summer...by blogging more and often. Hahhh.

Anywhoo, I do apologize for the long absence. I must admit, I'm being really boring and lazy - I need to make it a habit to hit the "New Post" button because I do want to try and jot down my day to day experiences & thoughts.

As for this entry - I'll try to do some catch up and let some pictures do the talking...

My Benny, while taking a hike/walk over in Andover, MA

This was the same day as the picture above. :)

I love when he pose for me! This was in Ben's backyard/wood area in Rutland, VT...yeah, we like to take walks in the wood.

Whiskey sour is one of my drinks of choice. =P This was while out at a bar in Rutland.

Up in Killington, VT on our way home/back to Massachusetts.

One of the many giant hay stacks statues!? I don't even know what to call them...but there are a ton on our way back and I wanted to take pictures of ALL of them.

One night, I decided to be a good girlfriend and cooked Ben dinner. LOL. It was yumtastic & one of my favorite chicken dishes that I discovered.

My delicious, and I mean DEELEESHUS, Lobster BLT at this one restaurant near Hampton beach, NH. (I need to remember this place!)

Out at the bars in Nashua, NH - at Margarita Mexican restaurant/bar.

Drinking by the water. Bay breeze is my other drink of choice. :D

4/10/10 weekend - Albany, NY to celebrate my good friend, Rebecca's birthday. This was us at the Lion Heart bar.

Thanks to the lovely Alexandria for hosting Ben & I for the night...I love her!

My oldest high school friendsss, Bec & Eddie.

Lauren & I and a bottle of Mt. Gay Rum

This reminds me of the good old college days - chucking liquor before getting in the club, hah.

Justina & I finally made it onto the dance floor.

Bec & Benny awww.

Heading home after a great weekend. :(

OK, so that was a LOAD of pictures. I feel better about my blog already!

I also went to Minado tonight with a few friends. The food was great as usual - the oyster and sushi buffet really made it all worth the $30.95 I tell ya. I have pictures from it, but honestly it's just mostly of the food we ate. I love that place, however,I could only go there maybe twice a year. There are just too much food and I always leave uncomfortably full. So it's better if I just keep it at a minimum of two visits per year. And tomorrow I shall start my summer diet of two bowls of rice a day.

Yeah, righttt.

2010-03-21T23:40:00.000-07:00

So my weekend in Rutland, VT have totally made me feel 100% better. Whatever, if I didn't get what I was looking for from them then it's meant to be found elsewhere.

I will update more later on my wknd, it's kinda late right now and I'm too tired...plus some piccies. Whoot whoot.

Oh, and I possibly ate the BEST piece(s) of cake and heard some of the greatest stories in awhile this weekend! Like, omg...the stories got me dying laughing, gasping and all ears. I gotta say, I just love meeting & hanging out with awesome people and once again am reminded most of the people I've met around here (MA) doesn't even begin to compare...

I need to get out more.

This was actually last weekend, at a great hiking trail we found in Andover, MA. I finally got to wear my parka that I bought myself for my birthday because the weather was perfect for it.

sigh

2010-03-17T14:28:00.000-07:00

This song expresses everything I'm feeling.

Oh, and I didn't get the news that I was hoping for. Better luck next time, right?

WILL UPDATE VERY SOON!

2010-03-15T00:50:00.001-07:00

I'm just waiting on some decisions this week. I just can't seem to update these days, as I am impatiently waiting for the arrival of what may be good, or bad, news and so I have no desire to write...

Please just cross your fingers for me! :)

Michael Franti in Boston, MA!

2010-02-26T23:06:00.000-08:00

Look what I just found on FranTV. :D

It's Michael reporting from wednesday 2/24 while him an his band were in Boston! I will update more later. But Benjamin and I were at this concert at the TD Garden...it was crazy insane how packed and big that place was!!!!! And great of a show it was too.

I love you, Michael Franti. :)

formspring.me

2010-02-18T15:53:00.001-08:00

Ask me anything http://formspring.me/sidds

H&M Garden Collection, Spring '10

2010-02-17T15:26:00.000-08:00

These make me want spring to arrive quicker. Forget the snow, forget the bitter cold, forget sitting by a fireplace sipping on hot coco...I want the sweet smell of April showers & May's blooming flowers.

Wired and I'm tired, think I'll sleep in my clothes on the floor

2010-02-07T21:30:00.000-08:00

Another weekend has gone by and another superbowl as well! I don't follow footbal (Ikr...I need to be more American!) but I'm glad the Saints won. Why? Because they're from New Orleans and Ben is so hyped up on that place that he's now got me wanting to visit it. I want to eat southern food and listen to Jazz music! (0.o)

So I guess I really am bad at updating because I always forget to. Forgive me darlings. Since I am here now I'll give you a full update and feed into your curiosity.

My day-to-day life is still the same, almost on a schedule just waiting to be lived each day. Some days I feel unfulfilled for being stuck at a job that pays no money, but other days I feel hopeful...those days usually come when I actually send out a resume or two. ;) Idk, this waiting game is a total pain in my arse but I'm a girl with patience and faith. I'm not going to give up just yet. (Btw, I read a wonderful introduction from the book The Alchemist last night that was written beautifully and it applied to my dreams and aspiration very much...I need to share it here sometime!)

Last weekend we went to a Tet (Vietnamese new year) celebration in Lowell, MA. Although the real date is next weekend (falls on Valentine's day actually) the Viet community had already had one celebration around here in the spirit of our Tet. It was really nice to be able to attend the event because the past four years I've been M.I.A. due to being at school. However, I realized that I get really (I mean really) bad anxiety when there are lack of organization to an event. Don't get me wrong, I loved that it's a community thing and everyone come out to support each other and the performers are gracious enough to give us a show. But really, if you're going to perform then give it some umphh! *Talking about those kids who acted so unsure and doing their dance steps halfassed.* Sorry. Maybe I'm too critical. But urgh, I just hate unorganization and lacks of enthusiasm.

And when I say kids, I should say teeanagers because there were kids there who performed and to me, they were MORE in synced than a lot of the older groups... :)

Anyways, this weekend was fun. or should I say, saturday was...I didn't do much on sunday. But yeah, saturday Ben and I went out to Boston and met up with Ben's friend Ryan and his girlfriend for lunch at Haru. It was my first time there, I got a bento-box type lunch special and it was yummy! I would totally recommend and return to that place. It was right near the Prudential center so we even got our receipt validated for the reduced parking fee afterwards. :) We also thought we saw someone famous there, but could not figure out who the guy was...so I can't really say if the person was actually a celebrity or not. He was kinda cute though. =P

After lunch we walked around a bit and then Ben and I headed over to the TD Garden center to purchase our MICHAEL FRANTI & JOHN MAYER concert tickets!!!!! I'm so excited for it! I've been listening to Battle Studies and Franti the past few weeks to make sure I got the lyrics down...I just hope Franti plays his songs that I love cuz that would make me oh so happy. He has so many though, and I still haven't burn his CDs from Ben's itunes. I only have his newest album on mine. :\ I also hope the seats we got doesn't turn out to be shitty views, or else I'll be pissed! So excited. Lauren's also coming so yayY.

At night we stuck around the area and actually made it down to Paradise to see Tea Leaf Green (a jam band) who was actually making Boston the last stop of their tour! Yippee. There was this band called Elmwood and I actually liked them better than TLG. (-.-) TLG's music was starting to sound the same after awhile, either that or I was just getting tired and my legs didn't want to stand anymore. Either way, check out Elmwood. :)

Oh and the Paradise is an amazing venue! We've been there twice now, both time we stood in the same place too. It's really big enough for a large crowd, has different levels so you wouldn't be screwed if you were short like me. And they have multiple bars so that you don't have to fight for the bartender's attention. They've got their layout down.

The little kiddies in their cute dresses. Photos also taken with my new Canon SD780 IS.

Found crazy multi color skittles! MmmMm.

I also cut my hair. It's not much of a difference but the old length was driving me crazy. I like it this way.

2010-01-28T11:16:00.000-08:00

Do you ever look at yourself and feels like...that's not you? Like staring in the mirror, but the face looking back at you doesn't look like you.

It almost feels like an illusion. You see yourself looking like one way, but then the mirror reflects and you just can't believe that's what you look like.

I don't think I look the way I feel. The way I am about things, the way I do something, the way I feel, how much I want to do, accomplish, experience, how passionate I am, how much I want to be more mature; they do not translate to how I look physically.

Maybe that's why I'm not accomplishing things that I want. I can't seem to translate what I want to do or feel outward and so people can't see it.

Sometimes I hate the way I look and this is why.

Yep, that's how I feel today.

5 Things I Miss About Albany, NY

2010-01-26T13:03:00.000-08:00

1. Spectrum theater!! They played the good movies; independent, indie, selected... For a mere $2 less than the regular theaters.
2. Friday nights. It always marked the beginning of a weekend and called for a celebration of some sort.
3. Random trips to P-Chop, Wallie World, Target... at night.
4. Arlene's the art supplies store!!
5. Being a call away from my friends. Friends, in general.

And while I'm on a role...five things I don't miss about Albany are:
1. Having to remember which side to park on for the day of the week in order to avoid getting a ticket.
2. Eating pasta for dinner 90% of the time...bc it was so easy and so quick to make.
3. Having no time for any fun but homework during the week.
4. The faces that I couldn't care less about.
5. Going to bed cold and waking up early...and being cold...bc we did not want to rank up the heat.

:)

Lastly, I would like to dress up and take pictures like this one day...

what a night!

2010-01-25T22:35:00.000-08:00

Do you know what I hate? FLAT TIRES. It's so damn inconvenient, annoying and frustrating bc it always happen when you LEAST expect it to.

Ben and I were just going to go to a nearby plaza to grab some things for dinner and extra stuff that he needed. A trip that should've take about 30 minutes in all lasted for three awful hours of being stranded in the parking lot. And no, I did not do it. I have to admit it was Ben's fault (but I already forgave him :-) My boyfriend drove over the curb and gave me a flat tire. Yep. Which, really wasn't so bad. Until we couldn't get the spare tire on because either a) when he went over the curb it happened or b) it was already that way...but somehow we couldn't get the spare on.

After two strangers who stopped to help us and two and a half hours later, we finally called triple A and the guy came and GAVE US THE BEST IDEA EVER. Man, he was a genius! It was so simple. All we had to do was switched the back tire to the front and put the spare tire on the back for now. That saved me so much time!!! But now I still have to go get a new tire and figure out wtf is wrong with that front part... :-/

In good news, my new canon camera came today. At least it was a good ending to the night.

I really should try to update more, I gotta make this a habit or else there really isn't any point in me documenting about my life.

Haiti relief

2010-01-14T14:25:00.000-08:00

So I am looking at photos of the earthquake in Haiti and they are so sad. It's always hard for me to follow up on tragic news because it really causes me anxiety, but I think it would be selfish of me to turn my back on such news if I didn't allow myself to pay attention to such tragedy.

I know natural disasters are a part of our lives. We can't run from it and we can't stop it from happening since it's just the way that Mother Earth works. But I think the most important thing to get out of this is that people come together in time of tragedy and trouble. My heart feels the most connected to human beings when I know that there are people out there who are doing every little thing, or the most, they can to help out Haiti. Seriously.

I don't mean to focus only on Haiti because there are a lot of other natural disasters that has happened in the past few years and all of those events deserve our attention as well. I just wanted to make a note of what is actually happening right now in Haiti because I wanted to remind everyone take a little time out of your day to pray for those who needs help down there. And if you could, to donate as much or as little amount of money to any organization right now accepting aids from us.

To do so, please follow this link and select the organization you would like to donate to: http://www.interaction.org/crisis-list/earthquake-haiti

And when you do it, remember that our helping hands are the Omniscience Master's way of reaching out to those in needs at a time like this. :)

2009 Survey

2010-01-06T14:19:00.000-08:00

HAPPY 2010!!! Wow, I can't believe it's a new year already...2009 was gone in like a second! I hope everyone had an enjoyable holidays, I know I did. :)

For New Years Eve I went to a party with my brother and Ben. The night was full of fun, champagne & drunkies. Benny ended up puking (smh) and dropped my canon, so now I am without a camera. It's ok though, I guess I still love him. :)

Anywaysss, this survey looks fun so I am going to do it!

1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
Graduated college baby! With a BFA in hand, but not much to show for it still. =)

2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't remember, it was probably something like dress better & loose weight. Didn't happen.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Nope

4. Did anyone close to you die?
No

5. What countries did you visit?
Canada, but all the way on the other side...so it feels really far away!

6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
Money, please.

7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
5/09/09 - graduation, July 3rd to 10th - Vancouver, and I don't remember the date but the night we sat at the beach drinking and I got to see shooting stars. Because they were the loveliest memories of '09.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Finishing all of my design projects...being picked for ADC, capstone & portfolio!

9. What was your biggest failure?
Being short 3 credits for graduation. lololol. But I took a test and passed so voila! Still got my degree.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing but an advil or tylenol couldn't cure.

11. What was the best thing you bought?
*can't think* Most recent was my Northface bagpack, but that was with a gift card so does it count?

14. Where did most of your money go?
Bills, gas & clothes.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Being done with homework forever, Vancouver & hanging out with friends.

16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Single Ladies - Beyonce..

18. Compared to this time last year, are you richer or poorer?
About the same, which is sad.

19. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Gone out, meet more people, good projects!

20. What do you wish you'd done less of?
EAT. *Will do this year.*

21. How will you be spending Christmas?
I spent it in Vermont with Ben and his family <3

22. Did you fall in love in 2009?
I was already in & peeking out. =P

24. What was your favorite TV program?
Grey's, Ugly Betty, Private Practice, Gossip Girl...I'd say Oprah but I haven't been able to watch her show in a long time bc I'm never home at that hour. :(

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Not hate, but annoyed & very much disliked..

26. What was the best book you read?
I haven't read a lot of books, maybe this could be an achievable resolution for 2010!! But anways, I'd say twilight? lol Not really though.

27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Zee Avi, not greatest - but I've come to really like more Viet/Asian music, Miike Snow, & GLEE!

28. What did you want and get?
The curling&straightening iron for christmas. =D

29. What did you want and not get?
A 9-5 job... :(

30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Hangover, Up, Julie & Julia...and probably others that I can not remember

31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Ben took me to lunch, bought a jacket I've been wanting & celebrated with my family. I turned 22.

32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Having Ben MOVED near me!!! :)

33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
I feel like ever since the summer when I discovered fashion blogs that I've learned a lot more about my personal style...and that what I wrote during college was really all crap! And if I could do it over I'd dress better during school. =P

34. What kept you sane?
My BennyBear

35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Bradley Cooper, I'd say... lol.

36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Obama winning the election and what he's done since then.

37. Who did you miss the most?
I'd say being around my friends since moving home.

38. Who was the best new person you met?
Justina bc she is so badass! Anny is pretty cool and chill, too.

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009:
When a friend isn't being a true friend it's better to just let go! There are many fishies in the sea, just as there are many people in this world...who would be more compatible with you. ;)

40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
So here I am, I'm taking my first step, thought I was losing balance but I caught myself. I kind of like the challenge, no I don't need help. I'm going to make it past the very start, it's always been my hardest part. ~Colbie

Christmas recap

2009-12-30T12:36:00.000-08:00

WHOA! I can't believe it's wednesday again already! Last wednesday I was rushing out of work to drive over to Ben's apartment to wrap gifts, and now here I am again one week later. It is so true that the older you get, the quicker time flies right by. Isn't that weird?

I really didn't even think I'd be going to Ben's until the MORNING of christmas eve because my dad was [bee-ii-tee-cee-h-ii-enn-gee] about me already going away for thanksgiving and then wanted to leave for christmas too. Which I think is a bit ridiculous, because as I remember we never celebrate neither of those holidays. So why rain on my parade if I wanted to go off and celebrate it with my bf's family? My whole childhood I've never awoke on christmas morning and opened presents under the tree, sipping eggnog, or had a ham dinner. So was it really selfish of me that I wanted to experience christmas since I was invited? I think not. :)

Anywhoo, thursday morning Ben came by to say hi to my parents before leaving to go home...and before I knew it I was packing my overnight bag for a weekend with the Brierres.

So christmas eve was cool. We got to Rutland in the evening, hung out with Ben's family (parents, sisters, granny & uncle Paul,) and went to church that night for christmas mass. It was wonderful to celebrate christmas as a tradition, even though it's not my tradition I really enjoyed being able to take part in the holiday's events. I've been to a couple of churches before and each time is a different feel. It's exciting to see how each religions do their own thing and comparing it to my own.

On christmas morning, I got my first ever STOCKING filled with random goodies (really exciting!!) and then we all had some croissant and scones for breakfast. After the meal was present time. I won't go into all of the details, but basically it was amazing! I love giving gifts - wrapping was probably my favorite part - and to see everyone's faces whenever they open a gift was the best part. And not going to lie, I got some great things and I felt really lucky. It was just so nice to experience christmas, not that I ever felt like I was missing out, but to just sit together on that morning and be around lovely people, a big fat tree, and opening gifts - I just think it is so fun! It doesn't matter half as much what you get, just great to know that your family are around you and the excitement, laughters & conversations that you all share on that day - I am going to definitely have christmas traditions with my kids. Religions doesn't discriminate, I'm sure Buddha wouldn't mind if I let my kids have christmas. =P

The rest of the weekend was wonderful. That night we had a ham dinner...and let me tell ya, it was like the best ham I ever HAD. They sure know how to buy their meat and how to cook it. And I don't even usually like ham! I am lucky that I really, really like my bf's family. lol. They are so wonderful, genuine & good people. I wouldn't know how I feel if they were like fake, pretentious and wacky people...I'd probably tell Ben "See you later!" Haha........ Oh I am for real.

On Saturday Ben ran some errands, then his sister & us made a quick trip to EMS (sport store) to use our gift card that uncle Paul gave each of us. I found a nice pair of Northface hiking shoes as well as a book bag...in the end I decided on the bookbag bc I've always wanted one. It's this beautiful green color and I LOVE it! Now I really, really, want to go camping next summer. Who's with me? :D That night we went to a bar in downtown called Downtown Tavern where a bunch of people were out. Ben and I also made a quick trip to his buddy Warren's party, where we found him lying passed out - so we went back the bar to meet up with some of Ben's friends and sister. All in all, it was a fun night. The best part was when I saw someone picking up a credit card and placing it on the bar. After like 20 minutes when the bartender still didn't notice it I decided to pick it up to give it to someone working there, thinking if that was my credit card lost I would want someone to do the same thing. Well, I picked up the card and read the name "Channing" - who I assumed is the guy that Ben's sister, Niki was hanging out with. So I walked over to the two of them and voila! It was his. :) It was funny because as I was standing there talking to Niki and Channing, a girl walked up and handed Channing his driver's license. The guy was loosing everything.

So yeah, that was my christmas. It was indeed very merry. :) I got some awesome gifts. I think I'm going to make a video and share with you all what I got because I'm still excited over all of them! Or maybe not...who knows. My ideas tend to play out better in my head and a lot of times they don't end up happening. Oh wellz.

2009-12-19T22:26:00.000-08:00

Last night I was watching Say Yes to the Dress on TLC with Ben and some girl on there was gloating about her $20,000 wedding gown. So I sulkily said to Ben I don't want a wedding or to get married because I'm such an indecisive person. (For real, it takes me forever to pick out my meal whenever I dine out unless I wanted something I already had before.) And also because I don't think I would ever be able to afford a wedding as extravagant as some others.

But then Benjamin turned to me and said "Your dress budget will be $5,000." Just like that, simple as that. And I felt inside my little heart squealedddd. lulzzzzz.

$5,000 would be more than enough for me! And whether or not it ends up happening, it just made me so happy that my boyfriend thought to say that! How adorable is he? Cuz god knows, my parents ain't gonna be able to contribute much! And I don't have intentions on asking anyone to help out with my wedding if I ever do get married.

Anyways, watching that show made me realized I should really start a scrapbook of wedding gowns, since you know, I'm so indecisive...I can only imagine how I'll be like when the time comes for me to pick out a wedding gown. Better start early. =)

Shoot him again, his soul is still dancing.

2009-12-14T21:21:00.000-08:00

I went and saw these two movies over the weekend. We saw Bad Lieutenant on friday night which I have to admit I liked. The story took place in New Orleans (and coincidentally so was Princess & the Frog!!) after Hurricane Katrina hit. It was about a lieutenant getting involved in drugs, abusing his power, getting in trouble with multiple characters and ultimately were a part of the bad guys group towards the end - the same group of guys he was trying to put behind bars. There were some really good parts in there, although I questioned Eva Mendes' character in the whole movie. I mean, really? Why was she casted for that role? But then again, it wouldn't be a Hollywood film if you don't have a hot co-star there to walk around in lingerie. ;) Anyway, I didn't really like her character until the end where she fucked up which was what caused Terrence the lieutenant to scheme up some ways to save her a$$! *shakes head* Women...

Anyway, the movie went mute/blank for about 5 minutes so they gave us a free movie pass when we left. And yes, we went and watched Princess and the Frog the very next night. :) I love disney princess movies and this one lived up to every aspects of bringing the fairy-tale story alive. Princess Tiana has a very lovely dress, Prince Naveen is probably the cutest disney prince ever, Oprah plays the part of Eudora (Tiana's mom!!!) and best of all, I loved the New Orleans' flair!!! The jazz music was what really topped this movie, (it took place in the 20's era.)

Besides my movies outings, last week was really busy. I was helping Ben moved in, driving around to look at furniture and buying some as well. His apartment is for the most part settled in and it feels very good! I think now he's just trying to find pieces to decorate with - which will take some time cuz he's been spending money too much and too quickly. I love it though, it already feels like my second home. Tonight we cooked a steak dinner with veggies and it was scrumptious. I also found out I can get free wireless over there so that's a bonus!

Over the weekend we also went down to Somerville, MA mainly because I wanted to check out Buffalo's Exchange. To be honest, I wasn't too impressed. I mean it's meant to be a thrift store and their prices were a bit pricey for being so. It was more like a discounted store price like Target or Marshalls. Which means, I rather just go out and buy new things for those sort of prices. I've read about this B/E being a bit more pricey than others, but Idk why that is. I walked out of there empty handed though! I'll probably return some time in the future to sell some stuff. We also walked around the block and checked out other stores on that street. Somerville had a charm about it which I really liked. We had brunch at the cutest diner, sipped on $5 margaritas, snacked on a pumpkin spice cheesecake, found a vintage lamp & scored some useful pieces while thrifting. I'm beginning to just like the Boston area in general! There are so many little neighborhoods and towns around here that you can pick and choose from to live in or visit. I heard somewhere Somerville is like Cambridge, only cheaper. My opinion? It's worth checking out!

Argh, I always write too much when I don't intend to. Here are a few birthday-brunch pictures from my 22nd last monday. :)

PS. Ben started his first day at his new job today and already found a potential friend. They also have "snack time" around 10:30am when a truck comes by with a huge selection of food choices...just like recess time, so cute.

Avocado spring rolls @ The Cheesecake Factory

Attempting a couple shot...

The only reason why I chose that place.

Hello, Birthday

2009-12-06T23:33:00.001-08:00

Today you are mine. So happy 22 years of living to me! :)

You're never too young to start

2009-12-04T14:48:00.000-08:00

I'm sorry if these photos are a bit morbid, but they're so dark I love it. Visit the artist's site for more: Zhang Peng

I Wanttttttt.

2009-12-02T15:37:00.000-08:00

The Infiniti by Conair® You Style Multi-Functional Styling Iron!
This product would be perfect for soft loose waves on my long tousle. :D

Thanksgiving weekend

2009-11-29T16:11:00.001-08:00

I meant to update earlier last week about my weekend before this, but time flies when you actually have plans! Actually...time flies even when you're just doing the day-to-day things, but whatev'.

My thanksgiving was very lovely, I spent it with Ben and his family at his granny's house in Hanover, NH. Some of his relatives were there too, whom I've met before so it was nice to have the chance to see them again. We had a delicious dinner with turkey (which btw was a free-range organic and locally grown bird so it was even more yummy,) cranberry, caramelize onion, braised brussels sprouts (which I helped cook!) sweet potato with marshmallows, stuffing, pumpkin pie and pecan pie. I was probably more stuffed than the turkey after that dinner! We also played some games after dinner and if you know me you know that I loveeeeeeeeeee games. :) But man, I sucked at Celebrity because I knew about 30% of the people that we had to guess. They chose really hard people! :(

The drive there was about half way to Rutland, so after the celebration I just went back to Ben's house for the weekend. Ben and I went by Blockbuster to rent some movies for the night. We watched Funny People with his sisters...which was not really that funny for the overall part. Kind of sad, actually, but still a good movie. Friday we woke up and it was so ugly outside! Since it was rainy and cold, we opted for a game day! So the Brierres called some people over, got some wine and cheese, and we played games for about five hours. :D Did I mention I love games??? Yes, yes I do...

We played some Scatergories, Express Yourself and Imaginiff. Since Ben's mom wasn't in the mood to cook dinner (from all of the game excitement!), they ordered some Indian food so that was a treat. After dinner, Ben and I went to his friend Brian Gormley's house for some ping pong and beer pong. Can I just say that I wish my parents could learn from the Gormleys? Their parents are just so welcoming and NICE. Anyway, we were in the basement and the boys kept FARTING. Urghh, gross. They blamed it on the Indian food but I think that was just an excuse to fart a lot.

On saturday, Ben and I didn't have much plans but we did walk about Rutland a bit during the day. Ben wanted to find frames for his art pieces so he can hang them up in his new apartment!! (That he is moving into next weekend...we are literally 15 minutes from each other and I can't waittttt!!) We had no such luck however with the frames, so we just went home for dinner. Once we were done with dinner, as we were all sitting around talking all the sudden the lights went out then I see Ben's mom walking towards us with a cake and candles...and it was for ME!!!! Ahhh! How surprising and unexpected, I was so excited! I totally didn't see that one coming, and for a second I was really confused as to why they were singing happy birthday. lol. Then I figured it was all for me. It's like a week early (december 7thhhh) but totally SWEET of his mom to do that for me. We were all enjoying the brownie with ice cream when I got another surprise! Seriously, I could feel my cheeks flushed red! I am so awkward when I can feel all eyes on me... Anyways, Ben's mom walked over and gave me a big bag, again I was not expecting it, but it was a great present. It is a wooden statue of the Di Lac Buddha! A very heavy, about a foot and a half tall statue carved in cypress wood and it smells lovely. She bought it back in August at a local Art In The Park and has been saving it since then for me, too cute.

So, after all of that our plans for the evening was to go bowling. Ben, Niki and I drove over to the Gormley's house where we were meeting Brian and his sisters Molly and Annie to go bowling. We also met Ben's friend Warren and Warren's friends, plus Niki's friend at the alley and bowled for a few hours. It was really fun, but I think by the end of our night more of us were concern with buying drinks than the bowling games. We were the last group to leave and decided to go back to Gormley's house, minus the two friends of Warren. All in all, it was a great night and I love Vermonters! :)

I hate when you're having fun and then all of the sudden it's over! Then you have to pack up and drive home, it's one of the most annoying things ever. I didn't do much today beside drove home...which is where I am right now, and not looking forward to work tomorrow. Urgh. It think I am going to tell them this week that I only want to do two days a week now. I'm kind of over working for nothing and earning no money. I'm just hoping that since my birthday is about a week from now that something good will happen. Yep, I'm going to sleep on that.

Ooo, and sorry for the no picture post...I didn't have the chance to capture any of the fun this weekend. There were some pics from last night though, but none on my camera. Boo!

Hi, this is my birthday/xmas wishlist.

2009-11-20T22:26:00.000-08:00

Or more like "lust-after-list"...

Some key items; a parka, Balmain blazer (or any sexy blazer will do...), Chanel classic bag, YSL tribute pumps, hello kitty anything, an itouch (b/c I don't need an iphone...), M.A.C. brushes or cosmetics, a sexy corset, awesome jewelries, Chanel's JADE nail polish...AHHH! There were just too much to fit on my collage board. Polyvore is so fun!

Alright, end materialistic post. =)

Do your ears hang low and do they wobble to and fro?

2009-11-19T13:03:00.000-08:00

My apologies for being absent the past week, but nothing much has been going on so I didn't feel any importance to update.

I DO have great news however! Benjamin landed a job down here in Haverhill, MA and I am stroked! This is a big, big step in our romance novel because I'm talking about chopping out two hours and a half of driving distance. I really can not wait to be able to hang out with my boyfriend whenever I want to and seeing him on the regular instead of a once-every-two-week basis.

His new job may be new, but it's about the same responsibilities and tasks so that part I don't think we are nervous about. So thank God he had connections and three years of experience! Now, if only I had the same deal breakers.

These artwork are by Lawrence Yang. :)

"Pomegranate Bear" - pomegranate juice and ink on paper

"Bloom" - ink, watercolor and gouache on paper

"Berry Picking" - 12" x 9" - watercolor, gouache and ink on paper

"Goldfish" - ink, watercolor and acrylic on wood

"Meeting" - marker, ink and watercolor on paper

And another one!

2009-11-06T14:16:00.000-08:00

My lovely friend, Alex, has given me another blog award so yayy! Doing these surveys bring back memories of myspace days for me...or more like the first two years of my undergraduate. I used to do these babies like every night before going to sleep. Still love them though.

I can only use one word to answer these questions, let's see if it's going to be tough.

1. Where is your cell phone? nearby
2. Your hair? long
3. Your mother? workaholic
4. Your father? vegetarian
5. Your favorite food? noodles
6. Your dream last night? forgot
7. Your favorite drink? mixed
8. Your goal? size 3/4
9. What room are you in? cubical
10. Your hobby? blogs
11. Your fear? failing
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? independent
13. Where were you last night? bed
14. Something you aren’t? tall
15. Muffins? depends
16. Wish list item? many
17. Where did you grow up? rochester
18. Last thing you did? mail
19. What are you wearing? cotton
20. Your TV? big
21. Your pets? nonexistent
22. Your friends? loyal
23. Your life? standstill
24. Your mood? restless
25. Missing someone? boyrfriend
26. Vehicle? camry
27. Something you’re not wearing? gloves
28. Your favorite store? undecided
29. Your favorite color? neutral
30. When was the last time you laughed? californication
31. Last time you cried? tv
32. Your best friend? scattered
33. One place that I go over and over? work
34. One person who emails me regularly? junk
35. Favorite place to eat? minado's

I had to bite my tongue to stop myself from explaining some of that!

I tag Late Afternoon, Pinkhorrorshow & Song of Style. Simply because I enjoy reading their blogs and love their style!

Halloween '09

2009-11-04T14:58:00.001-08:00

I had a fabulous weekend! Saturday morning I drove three hours to Albany, NY to party with Lauren on a boat. Benjamin joined me as well and we stayed at the Crown Plaza hotel in downtown due to him being allergic to Lauren's cats and me disliking cats.

That night we partied on the Hudson river in Troy for three hours. I'd say it was definitely worth the time and money! So many people were there dressed up in great costumes, I don't why I've never done this before since living in Albany for the last four years. Afterwards we stopped by the Biergarten bar. I've never been there but I must say I loved their peanut shells covered floor. Also got the chance to get some pizza slices, too. I love cheap and delicious pizza!

On sunday Ben & I hung out in Albany and enjoyed a nice fall day outside. That evening I drove to Rutland, following Ben, to see his hockey game that night. A lot of driving but I haven't been to Vermont in awhile so I think I was due for a visit.

Monday morning I drove back home...total of about 8 hours driving in one weekend. Crazy! I've officially decided I don't like to drive. It takes too much concentration and focus. I just hate sitting in one spot for such a long time. I also saw a crazy accident on I-93 that involved a VW bug...it was a nice sunny day which means accidents can happen anytime, people! Don't let a nice day fool you and drive carefully at all time. ;)

And for your viewing pleasure...here are a few pics from the weekend.

Lauren, Kristin & I as Lumberjane, Fortune teller & a Hippie

Me with the guy from Hangover!

Benjamin was an analog TV. :)

Us at the Biergarten...I love Lauren's tongue in the corner

Beautiful Albany in the fall!

Us at Washington Park

2009-11-02T18:54:00.000-08:00

Do you love my new banner? :)

I do!

Thank you A. Leo!

2009-10-29T14:44:00.000-07:00

I was tagged by A. Leo with this award and I've been meaning to post it sooner, so apologies! :)

So as a receiver of this award, the rule is to post 7 things people might not know about me. Here are my "7 Things:"

1. I love playing thumb war.

2. If I could splurge on any items, it would most likely be jackets! Yes, people have shoes, or handbags but I beg to differ.

3. When I was five my brother and I stole a cigarette from my uncle. We tried to smoke it, coughed our lungs off and ever since then I've been turned off of cigarettes (not that I was ever turned on by it.)

4. I wear dark color/black undies during that time of the month... :P

5. I don't like winter because I hate piling on layers of clothes and wearing socks.

6. My first official real job was at Marshalls and I hated it. Now I love the store.

7. I bookmark so many links that I forget about and as a result don't check them out often.

Since Alex already tagged me I'm assuming I can't tag her back, or Lauren because she tagged her too so I'm just going to go ahead and tag the other blogs that I enjoy reading.

1. Dining Alone
2. This Time Tomorrow
3. That's Chic
4. What Was I Thinking?
5. Hello Nikki

it's a new day

2009-10-28T12:29:00.001-07:00

I decided to removed yesterday's post and put it on my LJ, which I've had for years and now only store my personal updates.

It was a little too much info anyways, no need to share that much. :)

So as promised, I will post about my NYC trip!

First off, Ben and I finally got the chance to visit the city again and this time really take advantage of our City Passes. The pass included a visit to the Museum of Modern Art, Guggenheim museum, Metropolitan museum, American Museum of Natural History, a Harbor Light Cruise on the Hudson river and a trip to the top of the Empire State Building! That's a lot of things to do in 4 days...and I'm sad to report that we didn't get the chance to visit the Guggenheim. Nonetheless, we had an amazing time at all of the other destinations. In the end, we left our last pass for Ben's sister, Nikki, so that she can visit the Guggenheim with a plus one.

We left for the city early Saturday morning (bus departed at 7:30am) at Boston's Back Bay station. We found a really cheap bus that goes to the city, megabus.com check it out! Our total for round trips were only $44! That is an awesome deal if you ask me - I will be using that company the next time I go to the city.

Anyways, once we arrived in the city at around 12 we spent the next three hours figuring out the subway to get to Brooklyn in order to get to Nikki's apartment to drop off our luggage. We finally got into Brooklyn, back to Manhattan and at the entrance of the Met around 3. The museum is truly wonderful; with classic paintings and sculptures, full of African art, Asian art, European art...I recognized a lot of artists' name and work so that was cool! Thanks to Art History classes. ;)

By the way, if you want to save money I would not suggest eating in the museum's cafeteria or dining halls. They will get your money and you might even leave feeling unsatisfied with your meal. I had a $11 angus burger but my buns weren't even toasted and it was just dry! Ben had an entree plate and it ranged up to be $24. I understand the museums are tourist attractions, but geez...mediocre food should not be so pricey.

We left the Met around 7:30pm and didn't know what to do next so we decided to head back to Brooklyn. We ended up walking around and Ben asked Nikki for some bar suggestions so she told us to walk to Smith street. We ended at a bar without a name (that had a red door) and a another bar called Ceol. I had a margarita and a beer called Mangers (which is like a Woodchuck). They definitely got me buzzed!

On Sunday, Nikki took us to a tiny Mexican restaurant for some brunch. The place was literally across from her apartment and our food were DELICIOUS! I had some cheese over eggs, some beans and rice with a tiny taco. The taco was yummz. After that we took the subway into Manhattan again to get to the MOMA. Spent some time there, enjoyed the crazy art pieces and left once the museum closed. We were undecided as what to do next...the Empire State Building or go see Sarah (who is Nikki's roomates' sister) sing at a bar called Googie's. Well, we walked and walked, stumbled upon Magnolia Bakery where I got a red velvet cupcake, walked through Time Square and finally got close to the ESB when we decided at last to go to Googie's! The subway was right there so we didn't have to feel like all that walking was for nothing.

Sarah's music was very nice and reminded me of Sarah Mclachlan. Her voice was very pretty and her lyrics were, too. The show was free but I guess we had to buy a drink - which I don't have a problem with - but I think it'd rude when a wait staff actually ask for tip. It's like, really? Can we make our own decision here? It's ok though, people needs their money. I get it. I just wish I can ask the customers at work to give me tips, too.

After that, Nikki (who met us at Googie's,) Ben and I went out to look for food since we have not eaten since that morning's brunch. We ended up at a nearby place called The Creperie and I had my first savory crepe ever (which is a crepe with toppings that aren't sweet). It was very good but a bit pricey. I know I should accept that's the city way of life! And this place was TINY. I mean tiny as in you could reach out your two arms and touch both sides of the wall. It was easily a walk-in closet size for some of us girls, and they cooked the crepe right there infront of you, too. I think we must've pressured her a bit (all eyes on her) because she messed up twice and ended up forgetting Nikki's spinach and Ben's olives.

On Monday, Ben and I awoke to an empty apartment because everyone else were at work. We got ready and left to our first destination of the day which was the AMNH. It was the day that I have been waiting for soooo long because I was finally able to visit their planetarium for a space show!!! We got there right on time for the 1:30 show (you really have to consider bus, subway & walking time when you live in NYC, I must say.) Whoopi Goldberg narrated the show (recorded), the planetarium was spectacular and once again reminded me of my love for all things outer space. I was on such a high after that.

We checked out most of the museum and left around 5 something and took a taxi to Pier 83 for our Harbor Light Cruise at 6. It was a cold evening out on the water but it was so worth it to check out the cityscape! Especially at sunset...everybody on the boat was excited you can tell. As soon as the boat started moving everyone got out of their seat to take pictures even though they weren't suppose to. A very cute couple were sitting next to us. The lady reminded me of myself bc she kept snapping pictures and when I asked the man if they wanted a couple picture she was very happy and he was all like "Oh I think we have enough." haha

After that wonderful experience, we went to dinner at a Thai restaurant (Thai food is my second favorite Asian cuisine, after Vietnamese). Tom yum soup is so so good, I could eat that everyday for lunch and dinner! We were still determined to cross off another thing on our to do list so we walked over to the ESB since they didn't close until 2am. We thought it would be a tour of the whole building, but it was actually just the top that we got to go up to and viewed the city down below. Still amazing if you ask me. It was pretty enough to make me fall in love with NYC. All of the lights, the tiny buildings, cars, and street lanes...I loved that whole scenery. I loved being up high and looking down below observing the world. It make you realize that damn you are tiny! I think anyone who has a big ego or big head should view the world from high above, maybe then they'd see that they're just one small dusk of a being and that the world doesn't revolve around them at all.

Our monday tired us out as we arrived back in Brooklyn around 1am. I accidentally spilled orange juice on the air mattress and bed sheets...oops. My feet were really tired so I think that's why I had that unbalancing act, and also you should never try to run on an air mattress.

Tuesday we woke up late from being overly tired I think. Not having enough time to visit the last museum, Guggenheim, we opted for lunch at Fairway Market which is a great market btw! Located in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn, this market truly is a hidden gem (more to those who lives outside of Brooklyn.) They served really good sandwiches, you can sit outside, and the view of our Lady Liberty statue is quite lovely as well. After lunch we had to catch the bus and subway and walked to Penn Station were our bus would be leaving back to Boston.

Overall, the trip was great! I'm so glad we finally used up those city passes which were given to me for my birthday last year. I didn't get much shopping done, which is ok because I don't need much, so I was satisfied with my one H&M scarf that I found for a cheap $5.

Sorry fo such a long post but I really need to get this all down before I forget the details! But here are some of our pictures.

Outside the Metropolitan museum

haha... hahah

Huge paintings that make you question how did they do it.

It's unbelievably real, those details

In the "African art" section

I remember this piece from art history & history of gd!

Loved this huge face portrait...

In the "Asian art" section

I had to put myself there for you to see the scale of those scrolls!

Biggest gate I've ever seen in real life

At Ceol in Brooklyn

Those fried avocados were a treat

The tiny taco...so good

Which way to go?

This is a candid shot but I love it!

Ben liked this huge painting they had over the MOMA's reception desk

The MOMA!

Benjamin observing a piece of art

I sat there for about 20 minutes bc my boots were killinggg me.

Vincent Van Gogh

Salvador Dali!

The original Marilyn Monroe piece by Andy Warhol

Red Velvet cupcake from Magnolia Bakery

An obligatory picture in Time Square

At the AMNH

The cute lady took this picture for us. :)

This is a good picture, compared to the other shaky & blurry ones.

I <3 NYC

This looks like a "I want to live here" face...

I had to brighten this picture up in order to see Ben!

Can you spot the statue?

Benjamin's lunch

Mm mm good!

My second red velvet cupcake of the trip!

my kind of adventure

2009-10-10T20:48:00.000-07:00

How awkward is it to run into one of the monks at the temple while you're out shopping at Marshalls? Idk. I felt kinda wrong with clothes in my hands, like I should'n't be all materialistic...you know, because monks don't shop for clothes, they wear the same casual outfits and robes and are wordly and such.

Idk, it was kinda like getting caught smoking a cigarette in the school's playground...Not that I do that. Cigarettes are gross.

So of course out of respect I stop to talk to him and ask him what he was doing. Next thing I knew I was accompanying him to Target so that he can find one of those plastic drawers. He also needed socks, so we walked down the socks aisle and there were pictures of men in briefs with their largely exaggerated manhood all on display. Awkward...

And then he tried to get me to come back to the temple with him. Uhm no thanks Thay. lol

His car was niiIiice though. How does that happen? They don't work. lol

Alexander McQueen: Spring 2010 RTW

2009-10-10T12:53:00.000-07:00

Really, can you blame me for wasting my time with this?...No.

Those shoes!

$1 dress

2009-10-03T19:05:00.000-07:00

So I walked into Salvation Army today determined to find a mickey mouse inspired dress. No such luck.

However, I did find this awesome shoulder padded dress!!!!!!!! Look at that beauty. So now I have altered my costume plan and definitely will be wearing this dress. I'm thinking barbie, or maybe something else where I can incorporate this dress in my plan. Hmmm...I don't know!

The story is, the dress was originally $10 but today they had half off all pink tickets item...and $1 on all pink ticket CLOTHES. That's how I got the dress for a buck! It was a lucky moment, I tell ya.

2009-10-02T00:52:00.000-07:00

AHHHHHHHH I WANT TO SCREAM!!!

MIIKE SNOW's "Animal" just played on Gossip Girl (episode 3)...I just saw them like two weekends ago, this is by far my favorite song by them!!!!!

So fucking awesome.

I have Benjamin to thank for this discovery! And now I just have an even better reason to love GG.

I have a dilema...

2009-10-01T11:32:00.001-07:00

My attic.

How am I going to turn this into my walk-in closet? There are white fluffy things all over the floor that I'm guessing has to do with winter's insulation. I need wood boards and a carpet. I'm so excited!!! And I definitely not telling my family, they're just going to find out one day when they go up there.

my fudge marble with whipped cream frostings cupcakes. :]

these are the jeans I studded with my studs I ordered, $3.00 for 100 of them babies!

jeans button up were $4.00 at a local thrift store...I have up its value now with my studs. :D

2009-09-29T14:29:00.000-07:00

I wish I had a big income so I can donate money to needed funds.

But how can you help others when you can't even help yourself and family? I've got to come up with a better plan to live this life because at the rate it's going I'm never going to get to do and accomplish everything that I want to. There are so many helpless souls in the world and to think, I am just living my everyday life waiting for the next day to arrive, just so that the week would be over and maybe [just maybe] I could enjoy life a little on the weekends.

No one understands my craving for having a job where I can feel meaningful and be able to contribute myself and give back to others.

Blechkk.

october 31st

2009-09-26T22:29:00.000-07:00

Or should I be a sunflower with my leftover-tutu skirt from three years ago? ;)...

Today I realized there's an advantage to my dad being a small man. I shall start stealing his clothes. :D
Like this vintage dallas cowboy sweatshirt...

As well as, I shall make the attic my *walk-in* closet. Must seek clothing racks on sales. Where do I find those?

cutest cat

2009-09-23T22:19:00.000-07:00

Ok, anyone who knows me know that I DISLIKE cats. It's just a personal disinterest I've had since as long as I can remember.

BUT. This kitty here, I think he just stole my heart! If I could have any cats in the world I'd pick him.

Still don't like cats though...

Hello loves,

2009-09-23T10:51:00.000-07:00

I love my new layout. Finally! I'm satisfied with this blog, perhaps I can start putting real contents on here beside my random postings of irrelevance.

Happy Fall! The new season has officially started.

OHHH EM GEEEEE!

2009-09-22T22:31:00.000-07:00

I'm totally doing this for my minnie mouse ears for halloween!!!

^^CLICK^^

What a great idea. I especially love the lace.

I tried to shred a tshirt last night, I don't think mine is turning out that great... :\ I worked on the front of the shirt for about 2 hours, didn't really get as much done as I'd like and when I looked at it - turns out I was working on the back of the shirt the whole time!!

P.S. 22 chorus group from Staten Island

2009-09-16T22:30:00.001-07:00

LOOVVVEEEEE THEM!

Seriously, this is why I love kids! Amazing & talented.

2009-09-15T11:25:00.000-07:00

I just thought of this...

My occupation is a graphic designer!

COOL. :)

I don't know why I just never thought of it, I guess I was coming from more of a "I have a job" view. But this way of looking at it is way cooler. I need to be more excited about this!!!

Still searching for another job though, the money isn't enough. Well, you know what they say; true artists always struggle. :\

PS. My mom's, aunt's and boss's birthday is today! Happy birthday to them.

HOLLYYYY SH!T

2009-09-12T00:59:00.001-07:00

I got my Mac back, my babyyyyyyyyy. Yay yay yay. Two weeks without him, I've miss it!

I got a new battery, and they repaired my "logic board." Whatever that is. Apple Care rocks. Get on that if you ever get a Mac! I've sent my computer in twice since I've had it and it's totally worth the $300 of Apple Care. Best thing is, I have it until next Augusttttttt. I'm gonna fuck this mac up (sorry buddy) right before then, so they'll give me a brand new computer. :]

ANYWAYSSSSSSS. I've been trying to keep a food log of what I eat each day, but it's been slacking. Idk what to do. :(

Today I had a total of two (small) bowls of noodles...and half of a bread bowl pasta. Must. Eat. Less.

I need a trainer!!!!!!!!!!!!

Calvin Klein Zanza

2009-08-24T13:12:00.000-07:00

Let's talk about how I scored these babies for $10 over the weekend. Original price listed as $134.95.

SCOREDDDD! :)

I've been looking for the perfect pair of black flats that was well-made but inexpensive...so I waited and waited and my patience paid off!

Five Things

2009-08-21T23:19:00.000-07:00

I found this survey and thought it'd be cool to do just in case anyone who passes by wanted to know a bit about me! :-)

5 Things I'm Addicted To:

Fashion blogs: seaofshoes, Jak & Jil, Luxirare (this girl is truely talented,) Nini Style and Lookbook are among my favorites. (Blogs in general too, I have a huge collection.)

Chanel paper bag...funny

Facebook. Sad but true.

Food Porn. hahaha! (I'm noticing the alliteration on Fs.)

Oreo cookies dipped in milk, inside a cupcake...dessert heaven.

Graphic Design. My goal is to keep learning and pushing myself because I want to one day start up an organization/foundation that will give back to a community/charity using my talent. I'm at the initial phase of forming ideas.

Discounted stores. I find the best bargains & gems there! Target, Marshalls, Thrift shops, etc...Not really Wal-Mart though, their quality sucks and I only go there for convenience.

5 Things I Find Extremely Disgusting.

Ugly designs. And I'm not saying that in a "I'm fucking awesome" kinda way.

Open wounds/gashes.

Body odor.

Any kind of abuse/violence.

Rats/Mice.

5 Fashion Styles I Hate:

Crocs. What's worse are Crocs with the fur. Wtf were they thinking?

Sunglasses at night. Seriously? You're that blinded by the night sky?

Fergie.

When people dress inappropriately for the weather. If it's 30 degrees F and below, your ass needs a coat. If it's 80+ you do not need a winter scarf and knee high boots. Sorry.

Hilary Duff.

Tacky, tasteless dresses.

Ill-fitted clothes. It doesn't have to be that way...

5 Random Things About Me:

I would go into outer space if given the chance because of my fascination for what's out there.

I just don't like cats. Kittens can be cute, but ya know...there are cuter things I can coo over.

I love trying new food. I want to develop a more sophisticated & healthy taste bud.

One of my favorite things is hanging out with just Benjamin. We do whatever we like and have no else to steal each other's attentions away from each other. :)

Benny at the glow-in-the-dark Mini Golf course.

Sometimes I get cranky if I don't get some me-time. I need to have some chill time in the day to just sit back and relax. lol

5 Little Things Known About Me:

I skipped school twice in 8th grade to go hang out with a boy. And I was like the goody-two-shoes type, too. hahh.

I am a great secret keeper!

I've never attended a funeral, or was ever in a wedding.

I'm always missing the place I left 14 years ago.

Some days I feel ready to take on the world, and others I need a little encouragement and reminders to keep the faith going.

Ta-da! I hope you enjoyed that. Got this survey off [prettyplay].

picked these up today...

2009-08-20T23:18:00.000-07:00

From Gap in white & grey via sale + buy one get one free! :D

They're so comfy and good basics to have.

Which reminds me I shall do a post of the best finds of the summer soon b/c I got some good deals...

My goal is to be back to my pre-college weight (105) by next summer. Which is good, I have about a year. I need to shed some pounds off of my 5'0ft frame. :\

This is gonna be a random post.

So my ideas for halloween so far...(inspired by Lauren)

& I found this picture of an amazing Jasmine costume, ahhhh so real! If I could...

With Betty Boop & Minnie Mouse (love that they're double initials) I would totally recreate my own pieces. :)

And to end this, a picture of me in my backyard on a scorching hot, beautiful blue sky day.

Now in SELECTED theaters. :(

2009-08-16T21:39:00.001-07:00

WHY does this always happen to the movies I want to watch!?! I'm irked.

The ADAM movie looks so good!! And he's obsessed with stars??? Uh, HELLO. I'm freaking obsessed with STARS. I want to be reborn as a freaking star in my next lifetime. Serious comment. Adam Raki is played by Hugh Dancy, who also starred in Confessions of a Shopaholic...and was a cutie!! :)

"Soon after moving in, Beth, a brainy, beautiful writer damaged from a past relationship encounters Adam, the handsome, but odd, fellow in the downstairs apartment whose awkwardness is perplexing. Beth and Adam's ultimate connection leads to a tricky relationship that exemplifies something universal: truly reaching another person means bravely stretching into uncomfortable territory and the resulting shake-up can be liberating." -Plot summary

I guess I'll just have to wait until it goes on DVD...just like FOOD Inc., Away We Go, and all the other "selected theaters" movies BS. :\

I did see Julie & Julia though, last friday night, and it was very good. I liked Meryl Streep's character way more and I wished they had more of her storyline in the movie. Amy Adams' character was ok. I really want to see The Time Traveler's Wife with Rachel McAdams. She's one of my favorite actresses! Wow, I feel like all I ever talk about on my blog is movies. lol

Ok, so I just stumbled upon this movie...Couples Retreat. This would be like a guilty pleasure kinda comedy movie that could be really good. And...is that the same resort they filmed Forgetting Sarah Marshalls at???

I'm bored.

2009-08-16T13:28:00.000-07:00

With my self.

I feel a change is needed. The shedding of a layer to be done. A new me to explore.

This is my quest right now.

I want!!!

2009-08-13T21:16:00.000-07:00

The Palm Pre phone from Sprint! Too bad I'm an AT&T customer...

My Favorite Things!

2009-08-12T22:45:00.000-07:00

So Alex (suchdeliciousambiguity) tagged me last week to share my six favorite things and I haven't had the chance to get to it. Well tonight is the night!

Although we're suppose to tag six other bloggers when doing this, I am not going to. Because I don't really have any followers. LOL. Oh well, it'll just be for fun for now!

Ok, here goes...

1. Number one will be dedicated to all of the magical moments in life! Anything that makes me stop to appreciate my time here on earth.

2. Graphic Design! Because it brings to me a sense of self-exploration and expression.

3. Exploring new places. I'd like to travel my life away if I could.

4. The BEACH!!! I'd go to the beach anytime of the day, any day of the season.

Nahant Beach, Massachusetts

5. Good food. The kind that makes your heart happy & stomach full.

6. Babies, because I believe they are the ones who'll change the world in the future, not just because they're cute! Truth.

Sorry I didn't really get too specific. They were just things I thought up first. There are many more things I love!!! Maybe I'll share them some other time.

***Edited

I also love miniature things! Like Koda the dwarf horse. :D

Read his story here!

Gotta love Bill Clinton for being a hero in this one!!!

2009-08-05T23:17:00.000-07:00

Journalists Laura Ling (sister of Lisa Ling) and Euna Lee are finally

released from North Korea after being captured for five months and was sentenced to 12 years of hard labor camp back in June.

This is the video of the moment they were reunited with their family. Read the story here.

I'm so happy to hear this. :)

7 Year Old Post Nitrous at the Dentist

2009-08-05T00:25:00.001-07:00

Omg. I laughed and laughed and laughed. Poor guy!

LET'S CELEBRATE

2009-07-22T19:59:00.001-07:00

Because I got a job offer todayyyy! *Throws confetti*

Well, it’s not permanent just yet…I gotta do about a month of “interning” before the deal is sealed so *cross my fingers* I hope I’ll do GREAT. (Isn’t that how a lot of places are doing it these days though?) However, I’d still get pay for the work I produce during that month.

The place is a small design studio that does brochures, flyers, some corporate IDs, business cards, marketing, etc… The best part is that it’s about a three minute drive from my house! I could even walk if I wanted to. :)

James McAvoy

2009-07-20T16:30:00.000-07:00

Uh, new hottie alert...James McAvoy! :)

I watched Wanted last night, via HBO baby, and discovered McAvoy who was the lead actor. And so now I've found a new celeb eye-candy. What do you think of him?

The movie wasn't so bad either, the 2008 action-packed cast also included Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman. I don't usually go for action movies, but this one with a hottie like McAvoy I couldn't help watching.

Anyways, sorry for the lack of updates. I've been lazy ever since I came back from vacationing in Vancouver, CN! The trip was amazing and I shall update on that very soon with pictures & details! Just hold on a bit.

Whaaa???

2009-06-26T22:24:00.000-07:00

This is a Hello Kitty baby room in a Taiwan hospital! Whoooaaa. I want my baby to rest there after he/she is delivered!!

via kittyhell.com

2009-06-25T21:01:00.000-07:00

By The Sea // Sweeney Todd

Ahhh! I just suddenly remember this song and looked up the video for it, this by far was my favorite scene in the movie! I loved

it when the scene transition from them sitting under the gloomy sky to a bright sky on the beach. Love, love, love Johnny Depp

(one of the sexist male actor known to history)!

I just can't WAIT until Alice In Wonderland hits theater!! March 2010, why!?! That's almost a whole year of waiting for me.

I gotta say, I love Tim Burton for his impeccable imagination man! His visionary is out of this world, it's crazy, it's weird,

it's AWESOME.

And to top it off, he gets to work with one of the most talented actor...Johnny Depp! Seriously. What a pair, right?!! You

gotta give it up for Depp for his vision and costumes of each role he undertakes! Excuse me on my "s" if that last sentence

had any grammatical error, I don't have Lauren to correct me anymore! lol Actually, from now on you can excuse me from

any future "s" errors! Thnx!

Anyways, and Anne Hathaway & Helena Bonham Carter are both in the movie, whoaaaa! I'm excited, can you tell?

On a different note, I'm sure everyone by now has heard of the sad, sad news about the King of pop, Michael Jackson. :(

He's a legendary star, as I'm sure everyone around the world knows who he is, and the most tragic thing about this is that

it was so unexpected. For me, this will be a great reminder to appreciate everything & life around us because we

never know when we could loose it all. Here today, gone tomorrow - though I'm sure his talent and music will never die in

the hearts of so many fans.

R.I.P. Michael Jackson

Sidd welcoming you!!

2009-06-24T21:18:00.000-07:00

First time video blogger! lolol

Urghhh

2009-06-24T19:55:00.001-07:00

Whoaaa! It's Hairy Potter. When did he get that much chest hair?

So I just popped my own blisters. I had two, TWO! One on the back of each ankle. One of them was quite big. Wtf? Was it because my socks didn't do their job in protecting and comforting me? It was only an hour walk, maybe I walked to fast. Though I must say, there was some sort of pleasure is bursting the blisters and seeing the oozing of the nasty liquid. I had on new balance sneakers, btw.

The Hangover

2009-06-12T22:37:00.001-07:00

I saw The Hangover tonight and it was sooo funny! To be honest I didn't think it would be that entertaining but I went because I really wanted to see Bradley Cooper and the hotness that is him. Also, I loved that Ed Hemls, a.k.a. Andy Bernard from The Office, was in the movie. Hands down, he's one of my favorite funny-man among many others. Anyways, to my surprise the film was hilarious and I enjoyed it a lot. It was funny but not the kind of funny where everyone is violently killing each other or cursing up a storm (like Observe & Report - a little too overboard/kill for my taste.) There were some swears and some hitting in The Hangover but I think overall they did a good job at keeping it at a comical level as opposed to using violence to get laughs. Does anyone get where I'm coming from?

Since I've been home for the summer I have seen three movies in the theater so far (oooh the burn in my pocket...) I've seen Night at the Museum, Up and The Hangover. Night at the Museum was ok, at least I thought so. It was entertaining but by no means was it riveting and had me sitting on the edge of my seat. Now Up, Up is one of those movies that I would love to own on DVD and safe it for my future family of kids! It was so cute, adorable, heartwarming and such a great kids movie. Actually, I think people of all ages would be able to enjoy that flick! Seriously, trust me. I want my husband to dress like Carl Fredricksen when he is old like that...with suspenders, his big nose, full head of white hair, thick frame glasses and a bow tie! Oyy, the cuteness overload.

I'm forecasting that I will be seeing more movies in theater as Away We Go, New York I Love You, Bruno, Harry Potter and Julie & Julia are ALL coming out this summer! I've decided those are my must-see movies of the summer. So let's all join hands and cross our fingers for me to land this job interview I have on monday! :)

Oo oo I am scared and nervous.

2009-05-28T12:28:00.001-07:00

Hello,

Just wanted to drop in and say a quick HI!