My current favorite thing is... Alpaca! Mainly since I stumbled on Arpakasso at Japantown. I always thought they were cute but omg they are even cuter as stuff animals.
Been thinking about playing harvest moon so I can have an alpaca in my farm.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Alpaca
My current favorite thing is... Alpaca! Mainly since I stumbled on Arpakasso at Japantown. I always thought they were cute but omg they are even cuter as stuff animals.
Been thinking about playing harvest moon so I can have an alpaca in my farm.
Summer Heat
I am not loving the heat. But I hate the few cold days we had recently. I'm so picky. Nothing great has happened but I cannot be so pessimistic. I should be grateful and give my gratitude to what I have now. I been seeing lots of people and staying in touch so I'm glad for it. I'm excited for the weekend and 4th of July and cannot wait for the memories I'll make before I leave CA for awhile.
I also been eating a lot and my new camera is seriously makes things 100x more yummy. Recently I went to Melting Pot for the first time thanks to LivingSocial and I thought it was a great experience. The deal was for bottle of wine, appetizer, 2 salad, 2 entree and 2 dessert drinks. Even with the $65 for $130, we ended up spending $60+ more because of tax, tips and chocolate fondue. So the total was around $130. It's not worth the price at all but the monthly specials/deals make it better.We did get a lot of alcohol which wasn't a good idea since my bf had to drive and I just drank most of it. I did have lots of fun and would go back if there was a cheaper deal.
First course was the artichoke cheese fondue. I loved the apples! The bread tasted stale bleeh and chips were nice. Veggies were good. We also had a salad but I was kind of hungry and didn't take a picture. Mines had too much dressing.
Main course was the seafood trio with salmon, mahi mahi and shrimp. The fish were okay and shrimp was the best. Bf got the filet mignon with portobello mushrooms. There was a side of veggies too. Broccoli, mushroom and potato. If you just had entree, you won't feel full honestly but it was fun since I was drunk haha.
We got 2 dessert drinks that I didn't take a picture of but one was a muscat and another was a coffee drink. I was super drunk by then. The dessert we got was I think the smores one. I really liked the marshmallow the most. The brownie and cake were so so. I ended up just eating the chocolate out of the pot at the end....
I would go back once in a blue moon but otherwise I'll stick to my Asian hot pot at home. I prefer a lot more veggies!
As for shopping.... sigh. it isn't a good thing. I just kept buying things these past week. shame on me!
Floral belt, $3. I really liked the design. It was too big for me so I had to sew the sides together. I really love it but wonder when I'll actually wear it... Found it at Ross.
Rainbow flip flops. I actually wanted thin straps but they were sold out. I guess these are not bad either and I been wanting a pair for ages. They were $25 even with 50% discount. I literally live in flip flops and I have so many broken pairs so I think it's a good deal to invest in these. I am going to wear it in the east coast. I want to buy more flip flops from AF or Hollister before I leave but probably wait till super sale and order from there.
Blazer from H&M $22. I don't love it but don't hate it either. I think it would be good for work. I don't like the buttons but for $22 it's a good deal. I really hope the Zara blazer gets cheaper but I can live with this one for now until I get rich and invest in some nice ones. But chances are I'll not wear much coats when I work.
Apron, $12. Super random buy. I think I'll give it to my mom or use it to bake or something. I think it's so cute though..... Sigh impulse buy.
Dress skirt. Express $15. I prefer skirt/dress over pants any day. I am a girly girl so I love the heels/skirt. Pants make me look weird! But I'll wear it regardless. It's a bit cheap but good appropriate length.
Victoria secret bra, 2 for $43. I wanted to Gorgeous line for awhile so I cave in to the semi-annual sale. I hate tax and pretty bras. They are super comfy and I LOVE the halter option~ and the design is cute!
I really don't want to add up the total cost...
Total : $140
Total damage: $475
I still haven't added my new winter boots, bf presents, and zara... ugh. I wish I had a job now.
I also been eating a lot and my new camera is seriously makes things 100x more yummy. Recently I went to Melting Pot for the first time thanks to LivingSocial and I thought it was a great experience. The deal was for bottle of wine, appetizer, 2 salad, 2 entree and 2 dessert drinks. Even with the $65 for $130, we ended up spending $60+ more because of tax, tips and chocolate fondue. So the total was around $130. It's not worth the price at all but the monthly specials/deals make it better.We did get a lot of alcohol which wasn't a good idea since my bf had to drive and I just drank most of it. I did have lots of fun and would go back if there was a cheaper deal.
Cheers to a long dinner! It took about 3+ hours!! We were there from 6:30 dinner and stayed till 10 something. I think I was a bit drunk but I seriously didn't think we were there that long!
First course was the artichoke cheese fondue. I loved the apples! The bread tasted stale bleeh and chips were nice. Veggies were good. We also had a salad but I was kind of hungry and didn't take a picture. Mines had too much dressing.
I would go back once in a blue moon but otherwise I'll stick to my Asian hot pot at home. I prefer a lot more veggies!
As for shopping.... sigh. it isn't a good thing. I just kept buying things these past week. shame on me!
Work heels, $20. It's pretty nice quality. I should have waited till I was in the east coast so I won't have to drag so much stuff but they were cute, cheap and leather. got at 6pm.com. Lemming on getting so C flats but are $30.
Victoria secret bra, 2 for $43. I wanted to Gorgeous line for awhile so I cave in to the semi-annual sale. I hate tax and pretty bras. They are super comfy and I LOVE the halter option~ and the design is cute!
I really don't want to add up the total cost...
Total : $140
Total damage: $475
I still haven't added my new winter boots, bf presents, and zara... ugh. I wish I had a job now.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Gratitude
It's the seasons of graduations. Watching people end one chapter in their lives, I think about my new life in less than two months. I am trying very hard to be more humble, kinds, optimistic and grateful. Why? Well I want to be a better person and I feel like it's a new start for me. New place, new people, new life. Nothing familiar and it may be scary too. But I want to come out a new me too. I am grateful for who I am but I know i can do better.
For example, I get jealous, I compare myself to others, I hate myself at times, I lash out on people, I get annoyed at the smallest things. I am pretty spoiled. These days, I catch myself doing these things and I try to reflect and stop myself. Old habits are hard to change but I think it can work. My current solutions is think of all the things I have and be grateful. Like I yelled at my bf this weekend, I start thinking about how great he is and how our time is short, I should be grateful he's here with me and not mad at him. It applies to all things. Even bad waiters. I imagine them having a bad day or things aren't going smoothly and makes me feel better about the situation. Also grateful he's working as a waiter so I don't have to get my own food.
I been trying to be a better person and it's a lot of work. I can't help but feel less awesome becasue all my friends are working in the real world while it would take me 4 years to even start. I know I have all the time in the world but it just sucks to be left behind. I think moving away is good for me so I can be around people with the same goals as me. I believe what I am doing will make my life better and I would become happy. I have loads of doubts but I think this is my passion.
I have heard if you want something badly enough, it might come true. Like the universe listens to you. I believe that if you want something it will happen like magic but I also believe that you set yourself up to your goal. Like I want to do _______ so I do what I can and get there. Did it mean the universe didn't do shit? It can also be interpreted that the universe helped lead me there because I got the opportunity. Think of it as luck. Sometimes it's coincidence and others times questionable. Either way, I am a positive person so I'm going to ask the universe 10 things that I want.
Well life goals has always been engraved in my head. I do hope they come true some day. I have more random wishes but lets not bother the universe.
Oh I bought a DSLR. Nikon D5100 during amazon deal. I caved in because I wanted to take nice pictures. I have slight regret not getting Canon but I think it will work out. Better not regret and think positive!! I am just one of those people who HATE getting the bad end of the deal. I hate myself buying something that goes on sale the next day, week, month.... or even ever. If I buy something, I better not see it ever again. Except for food. HAHA
But seriously the DSLR makes my crappy pasta look good
The dragon roll looks way better too!
Now I hope it does wonder on my face and not gain 10 pounds. Speaking of pounds I started to work out. I hope I can keep it up. Even if it's 15-25 min so far... I literally got sore doing 10 min of insanity workout videos. -___- If I want to be super skinny and model status, I have to start somewhere right?
For example, I get jealous, I compare myself to others, I hate myself at times, I lash out on people, I get annoyed at the smallest things. I am pretty spoiled. These days, I catch myself doing these things and I try to reflect and stop myself. Old habits are hard to change but I think it can work. My current solutions is think of all the things I have and be grateful. Like I yelled at my bf this weekend, I start thinking about how great he is and how our time is short, I should be grateful he's here with me and not mad at him. It applies to all things. Even bad waiters. I imagine them having a bad day or things aren't going smoothly and makes me feel better about the situation. Also grateful he's working as a waiter so I don't have to get my own food.
I been trying to be a better person and it's a lot of work. I can't help but feel less awesome becasue all my friends are working in the real world while it would take me 4 years to even start. I know I have all the time in the world but it just sucks to be left behind. I think moving away is good for me so I can be around people with the same goals as me. I believe what I am doing will make my life better and I would become happy. I have loads of doubts but I think this is my passion.
I have heard if you want something badly enough, it might come true. Like the universe listens to you. I believe that if you want something it will happen like magic but I also believe that you set yourself up to your goal. Like I want to do _______ so I do what I can and get there. Did it mean the universe didn't do shit? It can also be interpreted that the universe helped lead me there because I got the opportunity. Think of it as luck. Sometimes it's coincidence and others times questionable. Either way, I am a positive person so I'm going to ask the universe 10 things that I want.
- Become awesome in my profession and find a 100k+ job doing what I love and making a difference for people
- Get married before I am 30 and have the perfect wedding with all my family and friends. I want grandpa there please.
- Have about 3-4 kids. Two boys and a girl or two of each. All would be loved equally and they better behave and become super smart and grow up to be perfect gentlemen and ladies that can take care of me too!
- Make enough money to spoil my parents, my husbands parents, my kids, my brother and my relatives and if there's any left over my friend. Oh and me too! My husband spoils me and I'll see what I can do for him.
- Keep contact with my loved ones: family and friends (new or old) and have lots of fun!
- Be in the happiest relationship ever where we will live happily ever after, growing old together.
- My family and friends stay super healthy and live long happy lives. I hope they can fulfill their dreams before they pass away. I don't want terrible accidents/tragedy.
- I don't really have any more wishes. My most important is to be happy and healthy with lost of money to enjoy with family and friends. So let's wish that the Earth stays healthy and the cute animals thrive too. People are corrupted but eh I hope we become peaceful and happy too!
- I guess a secret dream is I become a model and can make some $ on the side haha but I know if you don't pursue it, it won't happen on its own. But it's not a goal in my life but a wish
- Oh travel the world and see the 7 wonders and go to JAPAN many times and just travel yearly! and hopefully do it with friends or something. IT'S about the people you're with to create the memories with you not just the place itself.
- I'm going to cheat and add one more. I did give my 8th wish to the world! I want to be a happy, caring and optimistic person that is loved by everyone :)
- ok ok, one more. I want to be skinny, skinny LEGS and big eyes and soft glowing complexion. Ultimately healthy but I want to be hot. I want confidence
Well life goals has always been engraved in my head. I do hope they come true some day. I have more random wishes but lets not bother the universe.
Oh I bought a DSLR. Nikon D5100 during amazon deal. I caved in because I wanted to take nice pictures. I have slight regret not getting Canon but I think it will work out. Better not regret and think positive!! I am just one of those people who HATE getting the bad end of the deal. I hate myself buying something that goes on sale the next day, week, month.... or even ever. If I buy something, I better not see it ever again. Except for food. HAHA
But seriously the DSLR makes my crappy pasta look good
The dragon roll looks way better too!
Now I hope it does wonder on my face and not gain 10 pounds. Speaking of pounds I started to work out. I hope I can keep it up. Even if it's 15-25 min so far... I literally got sore doing 10 min of insanity workout videos. -___- If I want to be super skinny and model status, I have to start somewhere right?
Friday, June 15, 2012
Charles Jourdan
I cave into new shoes.
I have never heard of this brand but they make some expensive shoes. I assume it's not one of the mainstream brands but at retail $295, it better be nice. It is French after all. I purchased it for $20 from isaay.com at the 60% off sale and I think that would be as much as I'll pay for this. The quality is nice, all leather, but the upper leather is scuffed up. Must have been abused in the box or something. The rest of the shoe looks brand new. I can foresee it giving me splinters but they are so cute~ I'll see when I do wear it out.
Spent: $20
Total: $355
Monday, June 11, 2012
Rewind
I have been quite busy... not really but I want to be. I spent my first week and a half watching 7 seasons of How I met Your Mother.
I guess I was on 9gag too much and had too much free time. Me and le bf loved the show and I watched it every free minute I had (which was most of the time). I really loved how the show was written and how the stories and themes come together through the seasons. Little bits of the mom is shown every season and teases the audience. How the character grows and changes as the year pass by. Did I mention I have a thing for analyzing literature? Anyways I love all the characters a lot and they grow on you. It's not everyone's cup of tea. Reminded me of Friends... which since I have the time, maybe I'll go watch that too.
I did do other things since I last updated~ I went out and saw my friends too!!! I tentatively secured housing in the East. Guess reality is slowly hitting and the packing will start soon. I think it would be exciting but still a bit scary. I started buying things that I might need there but only sold here. A mental list is building and I been having dreams about moving and forgetting things. sigh.
I did keep my Marc Jacobs bag and this is my 3rd from the brand. Finally caved in and got leather. I don't know why I'm attracted to the brand. I have watches, jewelry as well. I really loved how this bag is perfect for traveling or places with lots of people or walking a lot. It doesn't get in the way and I don't have to worry about someone stealing it. Although it's magnetic closure and easy to open. It does have an extra zipped up compartment for extra security. It doesn't hold a lot without feeling too heavy since it's leather but I really don't need that much and helps me be more organized.
So what's in my bag? I usually bring out a few more things if I have a bigger bag but these are necessity. Except the Nintendo DS and I have a bottle of water occasionally. My iPhone is missing because it was taking the picture. I been sticking a cardigan in the zipped compartment and still have room!
I will start from the top left and clockwise.
1. Gucci sunglasses. I am obsessed with sunglasses and vow to have a collection of designer ones someday. Mainly becasue I wore glasses forever before I got contacts so I envy and lusted over sunglasses I never wore. They are plastic black ones with the logo on side. Baby bought it for Christmas or some holiday...
2. Coach wallet. I really want a long wallet but this one is sufficient for now. I bought it at the factory store last year. It matches the bag
3. Chargers. The thing I hate about iPhone is battery life. The car one doesn't work that well but will do if it's an emergency. I recently cracked my iPhone and need to fix it cuz $200 to replace it is crazy! When is the 5 coming out!?
4. L'occitane lotion. I don't find it great or bad. But I have like 10 bottles lying around. (Thanks to friends, free ones and self bought) It's convenient size and a little goes a long way.
5. Revlon lipstick, Burt bee grapefruit lip balm, Aquafina lip balm. I have a thing for lips. Try very hard not to ever forget them. I hate having chapped lips!! I have the softlips too since it has SPF. Got to protect them from the sun. Honestly, it's a must have on a daily basis. The lips need attention or will look like crap and is easily sun damage. My lip balm collection is huge. If you don't have it handy and lying around, you won't use it.
6. Eye drops. I wear contacts too long and I have allergies so I carry them around to refresh them. I really like the Rhoto brand as well. It's so minty refreshing!
7. Nintendo DS. I haven't touched it in awhile since I been entertained. I play when I'm bored obviously. I usually just need my iPhone but the battery sucks so I have backup?
8. Mint. I try to bring some candy. You never know when you need sugar! (Even though it's fake sugar) I stopped eating gum ever since I learn it works out the jaw muscles and make it look huge!
9. Coach card holder(?) and keys. I bought the coach thing to hold cash/credit cards when I use my small clutch bags but on regular days, it holds gift cards, membership cards, discount cards etc. I also hooked my keys. (The kitty hides a key too!) I need something big to hold my keys. Who hasn't lost their key in their bag before? I still cannot find my keys with that thing on it -___- I need a bigger key chain.
10. Pen. I try to bring a pen out in case I need to write down stuff like a number or address. I know cell phones can do it too but I find i faster to just write. I usually have receipts in my wallet so I have paper too!
Other junk I may have..... band-aids, hand sanitizer, more lip products, kindle, camera, coin bag.. Oh and ADVIL. That's what's missing!!! I have so many bottles of Advil it's annoying. I hate when I forget to bring Advil. The day I forget, is the day I NEED it. I have terrible cramps. I think almost every single one of my bags have an Advil bottle since I keep buying them. My bf ended up keeping a bottle in his car which is a lifesaver.
So about my shopping... I've been good, haven't bought anything.... except a DSLR. I still don't know if it's a good buy. I bought the Nikon D5100. It's still a good deal with freebies from amazon but since the Canon T4i came out, the T2i and T3i will slowly go on sale. I would probably save $100 or more in the process.... Just taxes in CA is a bitch. I been using Canon so the jump to Nikon is... new. There's always the "upgrade" and it's a pet peeve for me to buy something that goes on sale few weeks later. UGH. I can always return the Nikon since I don't need a camera yet but I know if I don't buy it, I will not jump on it for awhile. I really want to take some nice pictures before I go and when I travel :)
Well see.... sigh it's a long but short summer.
I guess I was on 9gag too much and had too much free time. Me and le bf loved the show and I watched it every free minute I had (which was most of the time). I really loved how the show was written and how the stories and themes come together through the seasons. Little bits of the mom is shown every season and teases the audience. How the character grows and changes as the year pass by. Did I mention I have a thing for analyzing literature? Anyways I love all the characters a lot and they grow on you. It's not everyone's cup of tea. Reminded me of Friends... which since I have the time, maybe I'll go watch that too.
I did do other things since I last updated~ I went out and saw my friends too!!! I tentatively secured housing in the East. Guess reality is slowly hitting and the packing will start soon. I think it would be exciting but still a bit scary. I started buying things that I might need there but only sold here. A mental list is building and I been having dreams about moving and forgetting things. sigh.
I did keep my Marc Jacobs bag and this is my 3rd from the brand. Finally caved in and got leather. I don't know why I'm attracted to the brand. I have watches, jewelry as well. I really loved how this bag is perfect for traveling or places with lots of people or walking a lot. It doesn't get in the way and I don't have to worry about someone stealing it. Although it's magnetic closure and easy to open. It does have an extra zipped up compartment for extra security. It doesn't hold a lot without feeling too heavy since it's leather but I really don't need that much and helps me be more organized.
So what's in my bag? I usually bring out a few more things if I have a bigger bag but these are necessity. Except the Nintendo DS and I have a bottle of water occasionally. My iPhone is missing because it was taking the picture. I been sticking a cardigan in the zipped compartment and still have room!
I will start from the top left and clockwise.
1. Gucci sunglasses. I am obsessed with sunglasses and vow to have a collection of designer ones someday. Mainly becasue I wore glasses forever before I got contacts so I envy and lusted over sunglasses I never wore. They are plastic black ones with the logo on side. Baby bought it for Christmas or some holiday...
2. Coach wallet. I really want a long wallet but this one is sufficient for now. I bought it at the factory store last year. It matches the bag
3. Chargers. The thing I hate about iPhone is battery life. The car one doesn't work that well but will do if it's an emergency. I recently cracked my iPhone and need to fix it cuz $200 to replace it is crazy! When is the 5 coming out!?
4. L'occitane lotion. I don't find it great or bad. But I have like 10 bottles lying around. (Thanks to friends, free ones and self bought) It's convenient size and a little goes a long way.
5. Revlon lipstick, Burt bee grapefruit lip balm, Aquafina lip balm. I have a thing for lips. Try very hard not to ever forget them. I hate having chapped lips!! I have the softlips too since it has SPF. Got to protect them from the sun. Honestly, it's a must have on a daily basis. The lips need attention or will look like crap and is easily sun damage. My lip balm collection is huge. If you don't have it handy and lying around, you won't use it.
6. Eye drops. I wear contacts too long and I have allergies so I carry them around to refresh them. I really like the Rhoto brand as well. It's so minty refreshing!
7. Nintendo DS. I haven't touched it in awhile since I been entertained. I play when I'm bored obviously. I usually just need my iPhone but the battery sucks so I have backup?
8. Mint. I try to bring some candy. You never know when you need sugar! (Even though it's fake sugar) I stopped eating gum ever since I learn it works out the jaw muscles and make it look huge!
9. Coach card holder(?) and keys. I bought the coach thing to hold cash/credit cards when I use my small clutch bags but on regular days, it holds gift cards, membership cards, discount cards etc. I also hooked my keys. (The kitty hides a key too!) I need something big to hold my keys. Who hasn't lost their key in their bag before? I still cannot find my keys with that thing on it -___- I need a bigger key chain.
10. Pen. I try to bring a pen out in case I need to write down stuff like a number or address. I know cell phones can do it too but I find i faster to just write. I usually have receipts in my wallet so I have paper too!
Other junk I may have..... band-aids, hand sanitizer, more lip products, kindle, camera, coin bag.. Oh and ADVIL. That's what's missing!!! I have so many bottles of Advil it's annoying. I hate when I forget to bring Advil. The day I forget, is the day I NEED it. I have terrible cramps. I think almost every single one of my bags have an Advil bottle since I keep buying them. My bf ended up keeping a bottle in his car which is a lifesaver.
So about my shopping... I've been good, haven't bought anything.... except a DSLR. I still don't know if it's a good buy. I bought the Nikon D5100. It's still a good deal with freebies from amazon but since the Canon T4i came out, the T2i and T3i will slowly go on sale. I would probably save $100 or more in the process.... Just taxes in CA is a bitch. I been using Canon so the jump to Nikon is... new. There's always the "upgrade" and it's a pet peeve for me to buy something that goes on sale few weeks later. UGH. I can always return the Nikon since I don't need a camera yet but I know if I don't buy it, I will not jump on it for awhile. I really want to take some nice pictures before I go and when I travel :)
Well see.... sigh it's a long but short summer.
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