being sick sucks... currently at home with the biggest headache in the word.. make it go away!!
Monday, September 29, 2003
Thursday, September 25, 2003
After a weekend in the middle of the week, I'm officially tired and restless. Oakland As game yesterday with Zachary's pizza afterwards. Bowling, lunch, the Exploratorium, and dinner today.
Otherwise, I'm just plain bummed out. I got into a car accident yesterday and fortunately, no one was hurt. There was a child in the car though and he was really shaken up so I was freaking out that I might have hurt him. Luckily, he had a big smile a bit later on and said he was okay. The driver/father said he was okay too.
Today I got a call from my dad who spoke with our insurance agent. The driver (his name is Bob) reported the accident along with a report of injury. How bogus is that.
Otherwise, I'm just plain bummed out. I got into a car accident yesterday and fortunately, no one was hurt. There was a child in the car though and he was really shaken up so I was freaking out that I might have hurt him. Luckily, he had a big smile a bit later on and said he was okay. The driver/father said he was okay too.
Today I got a call from my dad who spoke with our insurance agent. The driver (his name is Bob) reported the accident along with a report of injury. How bogus is that.
Monday, September 22, 2003
Happy Birthday Francey!!! *sings obnoxiously to you*
I finally have time to sit here and think about what I want to write. Napa was sooo beautiful, and being around my friends meant the most to me. All in all, there were 9 of us that went - mah baby, Sisca, Mykee, Debs, Marc, Alan, Alice, and Vivian. After meeting up in Emeryville to caravan up, Marc and Mykee thought it would be a good idea to start with sake tasting. We ended up at Hakusan Sake Gardens. Because of that place, I think my sake standards have gone up. Then again, when you don't know anything about sake, I guess it has to go up right? Something interesting I learned was that there was a huge difference with warmed and chilled sake. Quality sake always has to be chilled, thus to preserve the taste of the sake. Mediocre sake is always warmed, as to evaporate and cover up the poor taste So from now on, it's chilled sake for me!
As we went further inland, our next stop was in Yountville at a winery called Domaine Chandon, specializing in sparkling wine. Although there was a 40 minute tour where we'd be able to tour the grounds, all our tummies grumbled so after a couple of tastings and a ton of picture taking, we were off to our last stop, V Sattui.
V Sattui was recommended by Marc, as it had picnic grounds, a huge gourmet deli, and most importantly, complimentary wine tasting. After tasting all the samples in the deli and doing more than a few wine tastings, our tummies were satisfied with yummy barbeque, snacks, and a couple bottles of wine.
We lost all track of time and before we knew it, it was time to head home as people had other plans in the group. All in all, I came home with 2 bottles of sake (Napa and Plum Sake), 1 bottle of sparkling wine from Chandon, 1 bottle of Napa Valley white wine, some cream cheese with artichokes, and a jar of Sake Wasabi Mustard for my brother. Not bad for a few hours of wine tasting!
Thanks, Sisca, for putting this together!!! You're the best!!
I finally have time to sit here and think about what I want to write. Napa was sooo beautiful, and being around my friends meant the most to me. All in all, there were 9 of us that went - mah baby, Sisca, Mykee, Debs, Marc, Alan, Alice, and Vivian. After meeting up in Emeryville to caravan up, Marc and Mykee thought it would be a good idea to start with sake tasting. We ended up at Hakusan Sake Gardens. Because of that place, I think my sake standards have gone up. Then again, when you don't know anything about sake, I guess it has to go up right? Something interesting I learned was that there was a huge difference with warmed and chilled sake. Quality sake always has to be chilled, thus to preserve the taste of the sake. Mediocre sake is always warmed, as to evaporate and cover up the poor taste So from now on, it's chilled sake for me!
As we went further inland, our next stop was in Yountville at a winery called Domaine Chandon, specializing in sparkling wine. Although there was a 40 minute tour where we'd be able to tour the grounds, all our tummies grumbled so after a couple of tastings and a ton of picture taking, we were off to our last stop, V Sattui.
V Sattui was recommended by Marc, as it had picnic grounds, a huge gourmet deli, and most importantly, complimentary wine tasting. After tasting all the samples in the deli and doing more than a few wine tastings, our tummies were satisfied with yummy barbeque, snacks, and a couple bottles of wine.
We lost all track of time and before we knew it, it was time to head home as people had other plans in the group. All in all, I came home with 2 bottles of sake (Napa and Plum Sake), 1 bottle of sparkling wine from Chandon, 1 bottle of Napa Valley white wine, some cream cheese with artichokes, and a jar of Sake Wasabi Mustard for my brother. Not bad for a few hours of wine tasting!
Thanks, Sisca, for putting this together!!! You're the best!!
My hunt for cool housemate(s) is now officially over. Welcome Kaibin! The second housemate is named Diana (not sure if that's how you spell it yet) but she's not scheduled to move in until mid October.
As for the weekend, I don't even know where to start as it was a verrrry long weekend. Here's the short story:
* Fri night: Cleaned and packed the office closet up
* Sat morning: drove up to Napa to go wine tasting
* Sat afternoon/night: cleaned out the rest of the office and moved it all over to the master
* Sun morning: cleaned and packed some more, took off to SF for Now & Zen to see Duran Duran
* Sun evening: staff meeting at PG, helped Kaibin and the guys move more stuff in, more odds and ends.
In short, I'm plain tuckered out. So tired that I can't even put any thought into this post. This week will be hell with Phase 2 of moving next weekend. Any volunteers?
As for the weekend, I don't even know where to start as it was a verrrry long weekend. Here's the short story:
* Fri night: Cleaned and packed the office closet up
* Sat morning: drove up to Napa to go wine tasting
* Sat afternoon/night: cleaned out the rest of the office and moved it all over to the master
* Sun morning: cleaned and packed some more, took off to SF for Now & Zen to see Duran Duran
* Sun evening: staff meeting at PG, helped Kaibin and the guys move more stuff in, more odds and ends.
In short, I'm plain tuckered out. So tired that I can't even put any thought into this post. This week will be hell with Phase 2 of moving next weekend. Any volunteers?
Friday, September 19, 2003
TGIF!! A friend of mine is bored at work and needed something to do to pass the time... I can't wait til the weekend starts... so much to do, so little time!
So here's what you do... Imagine your life is a movie. What songs would you put in the movie to describe it?
OPENING CREDITS:
CAR DRIVING SCENES:
HIGH SCHOOL FLASHBACK SCENE:
NOSTALGIC SCENES:
BITTER/ANGER SCENES:
MAD AT FRIENDS SCENES:
BREAKUP SCENES:
NIGHTCLUB/BAR SCENES:
FIGHT/ACTION SCENES:
SAD/BREAKDOWN SCENES:
SCARY SCENES:
DEATH SCENES:
FUNERAL SCENES:
CHEER UP SCENES:
MELLOW SCENES:
DREAM ABOUT SOMEONE SCENES:
SEX SCENES:
PONDER/CONTEMPLATION SCENES:
CHASE/HURRY SCENES:
HAPPY LOVE SCENES:
HAPPY FRIENDS SCENES:
CLOSING CREDITS:
So here's what you do... Imagine your life is a movie. What songs would you put in the movie to describe it?
OPENING CREDITS:
CAR DRIVING SCENES:
HIGH SCHOOL FLASHBACK SCENE:
NOSTALGIC SCENES:
BITTER/ANGER SCENES:
MAD AT FRIENDS SCENES:
BREAKUP SCENES:
NIGHTCLUB/BAR SCENES:
FIGHT/ACTION SCENES:
SAD/BREAKDOWN SCENES:
SCARY SCENES:
DEATH SCENES:
FUNERAL SCENES:
CHEER UP SCENES:
MELLOW SCENES:
DREAM ABOUT SOMEONE SCENES:
SEX SCENES:
PONDER/CONTEMPLATION SCENES:
CHASE/HURRY SCENES:
HAPPY LOVE SCENES:
HAPPY FRIENDS SCENES:
CLOSING CREDITS:
Wednesday, September 17, 2003
Tuesday, September 16, 2003
Tomorrow is my bday and it's not the same this year. I think I've been saying that every year after I turned 25. There's no age to look forward to anymore! At least with 25, you got to rent a car and even have discounted car insurance. After 25, what's left besides turning 30? (Damn, that's soon approaching!)
So as I get older, I realize more and more that being younger was a lot more fun. The games weren't as involved and complicated. The music was so much better and not so "bumpin n grindin' type as it is now. Atari rocked (it still does by the way!) and getting lost in my backyard down the hill was enough to keep me entertained for the afternoon. WWF was a lot more exciting - none of this damn soap opera crap as now. I wanted to be a Solid Gold dancer. 80s movies, Jake Ryan, The Goonies.
I could go on forever and ever, but you all know what I mean. Tomorrow's another day for me. I'm just happy to be where I am, be with the people I care about most, to be healthy, and do what it is that makes me happy.
So as I get older, I realize more and more that being younger was a lot more fun. The games weren't as involved and complicated. The music was so much better and not so "bumpin n grindin' type as it is now. Atari rocked (it still does by the way!) and getting lost in my backyard down the hill was enough to keep me entertained for the afternoon. WWF was a lot more exciting - none of this damn soap opera crap as now. I wanted to be a Solid Gold dancer. 80s movies, Jake Ryan, The Goonies.
I could go on forever and ever, but you all know what I mean. Tomorrow's another day for me. I'm just happy to be where I am, be with the people I care about most, to be healthy, and do what it is that makes me happy.
Sunday, September 14, 2003
Why does it seem that I'm only updating my blog once a week... how sad. Last week was pretty hectic now that I think of it, especially after I was recovering from Yosemite and catching up with work.
In short, here's some highlights from this weekend...
* met Gary & Maria finally (Jorge's really good church friends)
* Fri/Sat QT time with Francey & Terri (dinner with Carlos' family for his mom's bday, lunch at a french cafe and wandering around Blackhawk Plaza, boba, wandering around Danville/Pleasanton
* Jon & Heather's wedding - absolutely beautiful and perfect!
* totally last minute Giants game in SF on Sunday & a slice of my favorite cake (thanks babe!)
My brother just told me today he's moving on Tuesday. After waiting a few days for his new place to be painted, he's moving the big stuff... meaning I get to move all my stuff as soon as I clean up the master bedroom. fun fun fun. I'm still on this hunt for (a) housemate(s). Anyone know really cool, laid back, drama free people looking to rent two rooms in San Mateo? Here's the highlights I included in the email to my friends... (I forgot to mention cable!)
* Bay Meadows development in San Mateo (centrally located on the peninsula to 101,92,and 280)
* walking distance to Whole Foods, numerous restaurants, Starbucks, Pete's coffee, library and gym
* ~ 1360 sq. ft townhouse - 3 BR/2.5 Bath (3 floors with bedrooms on the top floor)
* 2 1/2 years old
* DSL/wired ethernet to each room
* fully applianced kitchen with corian countertops
* hardwood floors on 2nd floor, carpet on 1st and 3rd floors
* washer/dryer
* central AC/heating
* fully furnished house, excluding bedrooms
* 2 car garage (1 spot optional for extra charge)
* $750/month (open to negotiation) including all utilities, except long distance phone calls
One last thing... bday's soon approaching. I'm so not excited.
In short, here's some highlights from this weekend...
* met Gary & Maria finally (Jorge's really good church friends)
* Fri/Sat QT time with Francey & Terri (dinner with Carlos' family for his mom's bday, lunch at a french cafe and wandering around Blackhawk Plaza, boba, wandering around Danville/Pleasanton
* Jon & Heather's wedding - absolutely beautiful and perfect!
* totally last minute Giants game in SF on Sunday & a slice of my favorite cake (thanks babe!)
My brother just told me today he's moving on Tuesday. After waiting a few days for his new place to be painted, he's moving the big stuff... meaning I get to move all my stuff as soon as I clean up the master bedroom. fun fun fun. I'm still on this hunt for (a) housemate(s). Anyone know really cool, laid back, drama free people looking to rent two rooms in San Mateo? Here's the highlights I included in the email to my friends... (I forgot to mention cable!)
* Bay Meadows development in San Mateo (centrally located on the peninsula to 101,92,and 280)
* walking distance to Whole Foods, numerous restaurants, Starbucks, Pete's coffee, library and gym
* ~ 1360 sq. ft townhouse - 3 BR/2.5 Bath (3 floors with bedrooms on the top floor)
* 2 1/2 years old
* DSL/wired ethernet to each room
* fully applianced kitchen with corian countertops
* hardwood floors on 2nd floor, carpet on 1st and 3rd floors
* washer/dryer
* central AC/heating
* fully furnished house, excluding bedrooms
* 2 car garage (1 spot optional for extra charge)
* $750/month (open to negotiation) including all utilities, except long distance phone calls
One last thing... bday's soon approaching. I'm so not excited.
Monday, September 08, 2003
This will be a super short entry as I'm about to pass out from a very exhausting and challenging, yet inspiring weekend in Yosemite. It was a weekend I learned about myself. My life should be just like the hike I took in Yosemite Falls. The view from the top was spectacular. Full details in the next post... happy trails. *smile*
