The best thing about living in CA is the weather. It was absolutely beautiful this weekend! Matthew's half marathon was today so most of the weekend was spent preparing for it. I LUCKILY got out of going to work yesterday. We had to pick up his tag thingamajiggy in Huntington Beach so off we went. The day was SO nice! They also had an active lifestyle expo so we checked that out. We then had dinner with Matthew's parents at The Depot in Torrance. Later that night I ended up leaving him at my house to sleep early to prepare for the morning and I went out to hang out with Kat and Susie in Long Beach. We just hung out and caught up with each other then ending the night with an adventure to search for carne asada nachos. Did we find it? Yes. Was it a success? Not quite. Haha but still fun! I got home about an hour before I had to get up so of course, I woke up late. And so did Matthew. But we still arrived with more than enough time, so phew! I was able to see him start which was so cool! I felt like a proud mother. Lol. Last year I wasn't able to see him start his run because we arrived just in time that I had to drop him off and look for parking. While he ran I went to the beach area and took a quick nap, did some peaceful thinking while watching the waves and taking in the sun, then did some reading for class. Matthew finished his run a little later than his time last year, but then again he barely trained for it so I thought he still made good time. Plus, I was just proud of him for doing it and finishing it. I posted pictures in my Pictures link. Though tired, the first thing he said to me was "I'm hungry!" My response, "Oh good, me too!!" And off for food we went!
Matthew and I have still been experimenting in the kitchen, well honestly more him then me. Haha I'm sleepy! But on Fri he made these asian soy chicken skewers and I made salmon. Then Sat morning he made me the BEST omelette. I swear he makes the best breakfast! Tonight though we were both too tired to cook so we went out for dinner with Kat.
I'm so bummed though tomorrow is Monday and the week will start all over. Haha But positive thinking! I will get through this week and it'll be a good one. :D
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
2009 begins
So I haven't blogged in over a month. I suck. But let's begin 2009 fresh..about 28 days late.
Christmas was AWESOME. My whole family was down from all over the U.S. and though it was always loud and crowded, I wouldn't have it any other way! I miss all my cousins. We were able to hang out in Vegas for my sis' 21st, and BOY did we have fun! It was super dead though, we went the week of Christmas (her bday is the 23rd)and nothing was open. So we just made our own fun! We went back home Christmas Eve in time for festivities. Christmas was too fun, but with too fun comes too fast! For New Years, Matthew and I were supposed to go to Santa Barbara with some friends, but he got REALLY sick and we ended up staying in, in our pajamas with my parents and sis. It was actually quite nice, it being our first time being together for midnight.
I got hired by Fidelity and started my new job for their title and escrow company, ServiceLink, the next week. I know, so fast! I actually feel very lucky that I was able to find a job so soon the way things are right now. So everytime I'm just so over it at work, I just think about that. It's been SUPER BUSY CRAZY at work. I'm in early, out late. Honestly, it's now really hard to fit in school and that's PRIORITY! Yikes, right! So I'm just trying to make it work and just not think about it. I just tell myself, it's just for now, it's just for now, you're lucky you have a job, work it girl!! Haha =P But besides all the bullcrap, it's ok. The best part is, casual attire everyday! I love it!!
My 2009 is starting off well, I feel it's a promising year. Whether or not things go the way I want it or not, it'll still be a good year. I know it, I'm psychic! Hehe Resolution of '09? Sticking with them! I guess I'll let you know December-ish how well I did!
Among them, blogging regularly. So I don't get in trouble with my friends. (Hi Abby, miss you!) ..oh and uploading pics right away too. (Hi Biffy! I did it I did it!) Haha =)
Christmas was AWESOME. My whole family was down from all over the U.S. and though it was always loud and crowded, I wouldn't have it any other way! I miss all my cousins. We were able to hang out in Vegas for my sis' 21st, and BOY did we have fun! It was super dead though, we went the week of Christmas (her bday is the 23rd)and nothing was open. So we just made our own fun! We went back home Christmas Eve in time for festivities. Christmas was too fun, but with too fun comes too fast! For New Years, Matthew and I were supposed to go to Santa Barbara with some friends, but he got REALLY sick and we ended up staying in, in our pajamas with my parents and sis. It was actually quite nice, it being our first time being together for midnight.
I got hired by Fidelity and started my new job for their title and escrow company, ServiceLink, the next week. I know, so fast! I actually feel very lucky that I was able to find a job so soon the way things are right now. So everytime I'm just so over it at work, I just think about that. It's been SUPER BUSY CRAZY at work. I'm in early, out late. Honestly, it's now really hard to fit in school and that's PRIORITY! Yikes, right! So I'm just trying to make it work and just not think about it. I just tell myself, it's just for now, it's just for now, you're lucky you have a job, work it girl!! Haha =P But besides all the bullcrap, it's ok. The best part is, casual attire everyday! I love it!!
My 2009 is starting off well, I feel it's a promising year. Whether or not things go the way I want it or not, it'll still be a good year. I know it, I'm psychic! Hehe Resolution of '09? Sticking with them! I guess I'll let you know December-ish how well I did!
Among them, blogging regularly. So I don't get in trouble with my friends. (Hi Abby, miss you!) ..oh and uploading pics right away too. (Hi Biffy! I did it I did it!) Haha =)
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Fa-la-la-la...
This past weekend was a blur, but understandable since Christmas is coming near. After leaving the office for the last time on Friday, my boss took me out to a nice lunch followed by a fun happy hour with my co-workers. They are SO sweet, gave me a card signed by all of them along with a spa giftcard. They will surely be missed! I then rushed home to get ready for Matt's company holiday party. It was at the California Club in LA and was a blast! Hello!!..open bar, of course it's gonna be a blast, right! ;) Then we headed to the Standard. Soo tired at the end of the night. The next day was a gloomy and lazy day, but headed out to Northridge later that afternoon for Chino and Marilyn's engagement party. We are extremely happy for them, it was nice to see and feel their excitement. Even more so for Matt, as two of his close friends are getting married! After we headed back to drive through Candy Cane Lane and enjoyed pretty sights, cookies, and hot cocoa. Mmmm! I looove Christmas lights! Weee!!
The next day was again a lazy day but Matt and I went to the Block and hung out with my sister. We had lunch/dinner, did more Christmas shopping, and walked around in the cold with boba. That night I started wrapping Christmas gifts. Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!! It's has been uber cold, so all I've been wanting to do is stay in, pop in a movie or watch some tv in my pjs, with my blanket, and hot cocoa, and maybe even some cookies. Yesterday was my god-daughter's school Christmas program. I must say, she's so cute and talented! You know, just like her Ninang! Haha But she sang and danced and made us smile. Then Matt and I took our yearly holiday pics. What did we do this year? You'll just have to wait and see! Til next time!
The next day was again a lazy day but Matt and I went to the Block and hung out with my sister. We had lunch/dinner, did more Christmas shopping, and walked around in the cold with boba. That night I started wrapping Christmas gifts. Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!! It's has been uber cold, so all I've been wanting to do is stay in, pop in a movie or watch some tv in my pjs, with my blanket, and hot cocoa, and maybe even some cookies. Yesterday was my god-daughter's school Christmas program. I must say, she's so cute and talented! You know, just like her Ninang! Haha But she sang and danced and made us smile. Then Matt and I took our yearly holiday pics. What did we do this year? You'll just have to wait and see! Til next time!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Chapter closes
A chapter of my life is coming to an end today. I sit here at my almost cleaned out desk watching my boss do the same. Today is our last day in the office. I woke up today with a bittersweet feeling. I felt relieved but somewhat sad but at the same time happy, and honestly a little scared. But I know things happen for a reason, and there IS a better and brighter tomorrow. I will defintely cherish the friendships I have made here and take them with me, along with everything both personally and professionally I have learned from them. And this being my last blog from my desk and as a "Wamulian", I raise my glass to the future that will make me look back and say to myself, "It all happened for a reason, thank you God"..Cheers!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
The Ring Tizzy
Here's an article I stumbled upon during my daily morning reads on CNN.com. Haha! Enjoy!
Maybe it's because we're forced to deal with our families more than usual during the holidays, but these can be trying times for women without rings on their wedding fingers.
Aunt Esther's annual grab at your left hand and subsequent clucking over your naked ring finger is annoying, but you write it off because she's senile and will die soon. When your cousin Myrna gasses on about her impending nuptials over eggnog, you actually feel a little sorry for her because you see the way her betrothed keeps eyeing her sister.
But when your baby sister flashes the rock that her professor-turned-paramour put under the tree, you succumb to a little condition called "The Ring Tizzy."
"The Ring Tizzy" is what happens when you just can't take another snide comment, pitying look, or "helpful" suggestion. You're single, after all -- not recently diagnosed with some fatal, flesh-eating disease.
But that's how it can feel sometimes, and instead of cracking-wise in reply, you give in and decide that you are going to shut all of them up once and for all because you, too, are getting married. Whether he likes it or not. After all, you guys have been dating for a couple years, months, weeks, or days -- how long does he think he's going to keep milking that cow for free?
Here's exactly the wrong way to go about extracting a proposal from your man.
1. The cutesy ooopsy method: You leave magazines scattered around. Oddly enough, each one open to giant, full-page ads for diamond rings. You hum "Every kiss belongs to Kay" and every other jewelry store jingle you can think of.
While out walking with your guy, you always seem to need to stop and tie your shoes or adjust your scarf just as you pass a jewelry store. You work jewel-related metaphors into every possible conversation: "She's as dull as a half-price CZ," or "I wish my hair were PLATINUM." You aren't convincing him to marry you --you're showing him that you think he's a moron.
2. The business agreement: "Look, neither of us are getting any younger, let's just get married," you briskly inform him while whipping out a sensible spreadsheet that proves exactly how marriage will be beneficial to both parties. This approach is about as romantic as a hairball, and if he thought he was worried about being celibate once he walked down the aisle, this is just the tool to convince him of that.
3. The angry passive-aggressive "hint": "What do you want for Hanukkah," he asks sweetly. "I want to die alone, in my parents' basement, covered in cat hair," you hiss in reply, as your head spins like a top and pea soup spews from your mouth. You charmer -- who wouldn't wanna marry you?
4. The angry aggressive-aggressive approach: When most guys consider marriage, they aren't envisioning a romantic ceremony and a reception filled with their nearest and dearest. They're thinking that you're the last person they're ever going to hook up with, and if their friends' marriages are any indicator, he's not even going to be getting much of that.
If you need to shriek and demand a proposal from a guy, he's probably going to walk quickly in the opposite direction. Even if he gives in, you might have a fun wedding, but you're not going to have much of a marriage. Sure, he might have sprung for the ring, but he's never going to forget that he was hectored into doing something he wasn't ready to do.
Much better to show Aunt Sophie your other finger, congratulate Cousin Myrna on landing such a stylish groom, give your sister a congratulatory hug, and count yourself lucky that you're not going to see your family for another year.
Maybe it's because we're forced to deal with our families more than usual during the holidays, but these can be trying times for women without rings on their wedding fingers.
Aunt Esther's annual grab at your left hand and subsequent clucking over your naked ring finger is annoying, but you write it off because she's senile and will die soon. When your cousin Myrna gasses on about her impending nuptials over eggnog, you actually feel a little sorry for her because you see the way her betrothed keeps eyeing her sister.
But when your baby sister flashes the rock that her professor-turned-paramour put under the tree, you succumb to a little condition called "The Ring Tizzy."
"The Ring Tizzy" is what happens when you just can't take another snide comment, pitying look, or "helpful" suggestion. You're single, after all -- not recently diagnosed with some fatal, flesh-eating disease.
But that's how it can feel sometimes, and instead of cracking-wise in reply, you give in and decide that you are going to shut all of them up once and for all because you, too, are getting married. Whether he likes it or not. After all, you guys have been dating for a couple years, months, weeks, or days -- how long does he think he's going to keep milking that cow for free?
Here's exactly the wrong way to go about extracting a proposal from your man.
1. The cutesy ooopsy method: You leave magazines scattered around. Oddly enough, each one open to giant, full-page ads for diamond rings. You hum "Every kiss belongs to Kay" and every other jewelry store jingle you can think of.
While out walking with your guy, you always seem to need to stop and tie your shoes or adjust your scarf just as you pass a jewelry store. You work jewel-related metaphors into every possible conversation: "She's as dull as a half-price CZ," or "I wish my hair were PLATINUM." You aren't convincing him to marry you --you're showing him that you think he's a moron.
2. The business agreement: "Look, neither of us are getting any younger, let's just get married," you briskly inform him while whipping out a sensible spreadsheet that proves exactly how marriage will be beneficial to both parties. This approach is about as romantic as a hairball, and if he thought he was worried about being celibate once he walked down the aisle, this is just the tool to convince him of that.
3. The angry passive-aggressive "hint": "What do you want for Hanukkah," he asks sweetly. "I want to die alone, in my parents' basement, covered in cat hair," you hiss in reply, as your head spins like a top and pea soup spews from your mouth. You charmer -- who wouldn't wanna marry you?
4. The angry aggressive-aggressive approach: When most guys consider marriage, they aren't envisioning a romantic ceremony and a reception filled with their nearest and dearest. They're thinking that you're the last person they're ever going to hook up with, and if their friends' marriages are any indicator, he's not even going to be getting much of that.
If you need to shriek and demand a proposal from a guy, he's probably going to walk quickly in the opposite direction. Even if he gives in, you might have a fun wedding, but you're not going to have much of a marriage. Sure, he might have sprung for the ring, but he's never going to forget that he was hectored into doing something he wasn't ready to do.
Much better to show Aunt Sophie your other finger, congratulate Cousin Myrna on landing such a stylish groom, give your sister a congratulatory hug, and count yourself lucky that you're not going to see your family for another year.
Monday, December 08, 2008
Ooopen the lights!
Friday night, Matthew and I watched Jo Koy at the Brea Improv with Kat, JB, Steph, Aron, Jerry, and Drea. The show was hilarious and it was good to laugh after the work week. He performed some new material, but put a twist to his old stuff so it was still cool to hear. But nonetheless, FUNNY!!! And as an added bonus, he was on for about 3 hours! Here's a pic of us with the funny man himself!
The next day was a complete blur! Well, I know I woke up early. Like SUPER early, but I can't remember why. Haha! I finally did SOME laundry though and ran some errands. Then Matthew and I went to his cousin's baby shower and there saw some of his cousins we haven't seen in a while (including the celebrants!) and some from out of town, so it was nice seeing them and catching up. Aaand I won a baby shower game, you know the one where you have to sculpt a baby out of bubble gum. I'm a winner! We later drove back to my house because my car was to be the lucky one that gets to transport a Christmas tree. But I must say, my tree is puuurty :) And I love going to bed and waking up to the smell..of pine! Haha ..but Christmas! And don't know if you can see it well here, but my balls are pretty. Lol.
We then headed back to his cousin's house to watch the Pac-Man "mexicute" De La Hoya. Manny! Manny! Manny!... but I kinda felt bad for his opponent. Someone who was so great one day and now..well, so sad! I think I'm too emotional and sensitive, it's a fight! Haha Later that night, we went out for some food and drinks with them.
We got up early again the next morning because I'm a Confirmation sponsor for one of Matt's cousins and we had mass. The priest included Bono and Britney Spears in his homily. Random. Haha Then drove to Matt's house to meet up and have breakfast with his cousins who were flying out at noon. Then baaack to Cerritos (phew! I'm just tired thinking about it again) to do some more Christmas shopping. We later saw Q because what weekend would be complete without seeing the little man? We ended up completely knocking out on my couch by 9pm. Sleepy!
But today I went home around 11am. Felt a little under the weather. But went to my Ninang's house and did some work. I shoulda slept. Yawn!
The next day was a complete blur! Well, I know I woke up early. Like SUPER early, but I can't remember why. Haha! I finally did SOME laundry though and ran some errands. Then Matthew and I went to his cousin's baby shower and there saw some of his cousins we haven't seen in a while (including the celebrants!) and some from out of town, so it was nice seeing them and catching up. Aaand I won a baby shower game, you know the one where you have to sculpt a baby out of bubble gum. I'm a winner! We later drove back to my house because my car was to be the lucky one that gets to transport a Christmas tree. But I must say, my tree is puuurty :) And I love going to bed and waking up to the smell..of pine! Haha ..but Christmas! And don't know if you can see it well here, but my balls are pretty. Lol.
We then headed back to his cousin's house to watch the Pac-Man "mexicute" De La Hoya. Manny! Manny! Manny!... but I kinda felt bad for his opponent. Someone who was so great one day and now..well, so sad! I think I'm too emotional and sensitive, it's a fight! Haha Later that night, we went out for some food and drinks with them.
We got up early again the next morning because I'm a Confirmation sponsor for one of Matt's cousins and we had mass. The priest included Bono and Britney Spears in his homily. Random. Haha Then drove to Matt's house to meet up and have breakfast with his cousins who were flying out at noon. Then baaack to Cerritos (phew! I'm just tired thinking about it again) to do some more Christmas shopping. We later saw Q because what weekend would be complete without seeing the little man? We ended up completely knocking out on my couch by 9pm. Sleepy!
But today I went home around 11am. Felt a little under the weather. But went to my Ninang's house and did some work. I shoulda slept. Yawn!
Thursday, December 04, 2008
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