人在香港，心在紐約?
I am in Hong Kong at the moment.
In case I have not told you, I have started a new blog @NewYorkDaylight.com
Love.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
My last post
No, I am not kidding.
It has been 4 years since I started this blog and it has been a great journey. I was told that message expressed in this blog was unclear. It was my idea to keep you intrigued. Now, no more vagueness. I am not sure if anyone has followed through my journey, but I have to stop writing here. I will write again but not for awhile.
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Instead of being asked the monotonous question, "what do you do?" I was asked, "do you love what you do?" I paused. And that was the moment I made the decision.
I feel fortunate to have found them to guide me through a lot of things in recent years. My dear mentors. They tell me the bitter but honest truths about reality...
they know me well and believe in my potential.
Being true to myself and cherish everything I have.
Passion is what I have to offer.
Hope is what I believe in life.
I am taking this new challenge.
my bottom line: I ain't sell my soul to the devil. @,@
Do I enjoy sunny weekdays or weekend?
hmm... I definitely enjoyed this sunny Sunday!
By the way, a fantastic freefall adventure topped this graduation season.
Word of the day: Ailurophile
It has been 4 years since I started this blog and it has been a great journey. I was told that message expressed in this blog was unclear. It was my idea to keep you intrigued. Now, no more vagueness. I am not sure if anyone has followed through my journey, but I have to stop writing here. I will write again but not for awhile.
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Instead of being asked the monotonous question, "what do you do?" I was asked, "do you love what you do?" I paused. And that was the moment I made the decision.
I feel fortunate to have found them to guide me through a lot of things in recent years. My dear mentors. They tell me the bitter but honest truths about reality...
they know me well and believe in my potential.
Being true to myself and cherish everything I have.
Passion is what I have to offer.
Hope is what I believe in life.
I am taking this new challenge.
my bottom line: I ain't sell my soul to the devil. @,@
Do I enjoy sunny weekdays or weekend?
hmm... I definitely enjoyed this sunny Sunday!
By the way, a fantastic freefall adventure topped this graduation season.
Word of the day: Ailurophile
Friday, June 24, 2011
June is in season
This June is like Spring
I walked faster than the floating clouds last night.
I was carrying my unlimited Metro card, but decided to take a healthy extensive walk from E 50 to W 80 Street, on this cloudy early evening.I got to explore the city. =)
After this 40 blocks, hundred of calories burnt right there!
As soon as I got in, the rain started to pour. After this educational event, I stayed with the crowd and enjoyed some delicious but unhealthy foie gras snacks afterward.
After this 40 blocks, hundred of calories burnt right there!
As soon as I got in, the rain started to pour. After this educational event, I stayed with the crowd and enjoyed some delicious but unhealthy foie gras snacks afterward.
Feeling nervous yet excited about what is about to happen.
My passion and dedication...
Summer = Gimme black coffee/black tea + patience + determination
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Summer solstice 2011
fireworks!!!
let the sun burn me, let the heat stream me.
talking is the best therapy
their words and their common idea =)
listen to my heart, and it will guide me through...
my answer...
A wet rainy morning turned to a bright sunny day...
I heard it, so I rushed out. Indeed, fireworks! I thought it was the pre-show for July 4th, but then I thought it might be a celebration of solstice...
Weekend hot!
a good way to start a weekend: playing Frisbee with my beach buddy on a beach where no one was there except life guards working out = awesomeness!
a good way to start a weekend: playing Frisbee with my beach buddy on a beach where no one was there except life guards working out = awesomeness!
let the sun burn me, let the heat stream me.
liked the energy so much!
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I recalled the day I felt unhappy...
basic symptom: no appetite
new symptom: the happy faces I usually visualized became plain symbols
basic symptom: no appetite
new symptom: the happy faces I usually visualized became plain symbols
talking is the best therapy
their words and their common idea =)
listen to my heart, and it will guide me through...
my answer...
looking at the calendar...
all the marks are to be remembered.
today, the legendary 184 3/4 finally "opened." It turned out that it was not only an "entry" but a small business that sells fishing equipment owned by this couple with 2 fat cats.
all the marks are to be remembered.
today, the legendary 184 3/4 finally "opened." It turned out that it was not only an "entry" but a small business that sells fishing equipment owned by this couple with 2 fat cats.
Friday, June 17, 2011
summer breeze in June
上星期，
百度氣溫，過百得分，
百度熱情，
熱火對小牛，
百份百精彩
六月中的紐約涼涼哋，
a self-regulation?
六月中的紐約涼涼哋，
a self-regulation?
=)
flipping through my favorite magazine,
Hong Kong is now ranked the top #17 liveable city...
New York is also praised for its connectivity...
New York is also praised for its connectivity...
:(
鄰居伯伯離世了
Thursday, June 9, 2011
June in transition
心緒不寧的兩週，幸好有日同爸爸「撐檯腳」，餐廳內，一邊食沙爹，一邊討論大小事。
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看着開通的爸爸，想着樂觀的媽媽，聰明的弟弟，同自己。。。。。。
非一般星級組合。哈哈～
小時候，爸爸會叮囑我和弟弟食多啲飯。
現在，他只會提醒我唔好唔記得食飯。哈哈～
他的乖乖女兒又去闖禍喇！
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two more days to the weekend...
very crucial days...
NBA Finals has been quite a distracting factor, but oh well...
maps...
Thursday, June 2, 2011
May to June
complicated feeling...
I have been pacing and pondering for decisions that need to be made... aiya, the streaming heat. I miss the perfect weather last May!
I found the JSZ at this not-so-good moment. well... taking a break from reading all the pages. Anyway, the first few seasons were exciting, although not so much for the new episodes.
My old all-star... and no-star... memorable trips...
the next one is yet to come.
I have been pacing and pondering for decisions that need to be made... aiya, the streaming heat. I miss the perfect weather last May!
I found the JSZ at this not-so-good moment. well... taking a break from reading all the pages. Anyway, the first few seasons were exciting, although not so much for the new episodes.
My old all-star... and no-star... memorable trips...
the next one is yet to come.
Monday, May 30, 2011
ToL review
The movie The Tree of Life is now showing in only 2 theaters in New York.
=)
If you are planning to see this movie, be prepared to think you were looking at a piece of artwork, for like... 15 minutes at the beginning of the movie. A series of visual images painted before the retrospective drama comes in.
There was a full house, but I wondered how many of the audience fully appreciated the movie and its credits due to its profound message. It's a relatively long movie that runs in a slow pace. It was not mind-drilling but rather sophisticated enough to make someone speechless.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
ONE in TriBeCa
I have recently been to several exhibitions and auctions. This exhibition was slightly different. I asked questions, she interpreted for him when he was patiently telling me his thoughts in his language. Shaking his thick, tender hands, I felt his kindness.
5.25 books
My bookshelf is piled up with dossiers and binders instead of books. I only keep my current read on my desk, if it was not laying on my bed, so I can easily pick it and read by the window, gazing out the green and the red.
Tonight, I dug out some boxes to look for a book. To my surprise, I found five books. 2 philosophy, 2 non-fiction (autobiography) and 1 for fun.
Flipping through the pages of my philosophy books, I saw the notes I made in between lines. It was amusing to look at what I jotted down. I even laughed at the old me when I pictured myself scratching my head, trying to create an argument at that time... haha.
It is the graduating season again.
Some people are happy that school is over; other are excited to what is coming next.
Tonight, I dug out some boxes to look for a book. To my surprise, I found five books. 2 philosophy, 2 non-fiction (autobiography) and 1 for fun.
Flipping through the pages of my philosophy books, I saw the notes I made in between lines. It was amusing to look at what I jotted down. I even laughed at the old me when I pictured myself scratching my head, trying to create an argument at that time... haha.
It is the graduating season again.
Some people are happy that school is over; other are excited to what is coming next.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Mamma day weekend
A Tassimo pop-up store created a coffee craze this mamma weekend.
Sampling delicious coffee, tea or hot chocolate.
Exchanging old coffee machine to a new one.
Getting a personalized mug
Receiving a mysterious gift (a box of mint, a travel mug or a Tassimo brewer)
It was indeed a scene!
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An interesting Chinese article entitled "what is a mother" talked about the many hats a mother wears everyday. She is an alarm clock. She is a doctor. She is storyteller, and such.
I respect women, especially mothers wholeheartedly.
Her comments: Being a mother was an interesting assignment; being a woman at her age is widely discriminated. Indeed, being a mother is a lifelong challenging career.
Happy mother's day to all loving moms!
You did a superb job!
Sampling delicious coffee, tea or hot chocolate.Exchanging old coffee machine to a new one.
Getting a personalized mug
Receiving a mysterious gift (a box of mint, a travel mug or a Tassimo brewer)
It was indeed a scene!
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An interesting Chinese article entitled "what is a mother" talked about the many hats a mother wears everyday. She is an alarm clock. She is a doctor. She is storyteller, and such.
I respect women, especially mothers wholeheartedly.
Her comments: Being a mother was an interesting assignment; being a woman at her age is widely discriminated. Indeed, being a mother is a lifelong challenging career.
Happy mother's day to all loving moms!
You did a superb job!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
May globe
NY is commercial: a miniature of the World in Grand Central Subway Station
Since I was a child, I have been thinking of going to Europe, but I often ended up somewhere more exotic.
If I were to visit Europe, where would I like to explore to? hmm...
I grew up with a fantasy of Scotland, so Edinburgh would be one of my must-see European cities. The musical Prague, dynamic Amsterdam, chic Berlin or green Copenhagen are on my top list.
Italy, Monaco and Switzerland are definitely my top three European countries to explore to. Interestingly, the romantic France never made it to the top list until this possible "mindful enlightenment" opportunity.
We often found new things on this block after coffee break. This time, it was not the controversial gallery, but a Limited Time Only restaurant.
In life, time is all we have and it is limited.
Since I was a child, I have been thinking of going to Europe, but I often ended up somewhere more exotic.
If I were to visit Europe, where would I like to explore to? hmm...
I grew up with a fantasy of Scotland, so Edinburgh would be one of my must-see European cities. The musical Prague, dynamic Amsterdam, chic Berlin or green Copenhagen are on my top list.
Italy, Monaco and Switzerland are definitely my top three European countries to explore to. Interestingly, the romantic France never made it to the top list until this possible "mindful enlightenment" opportunity.
We often found new things on this block after coffee break. This time, it was not the controversial gallery, but a Limited Time Only restaurant.
In life, time is all we have and it is limited.
April: changing weather; change for the better
April marked a full year I had spent in New York (360 out of 365 days). To me, it was meaningful because I have been living on-and-off here for so many years but this is the first time I had experienced the four seasons of my beloved city. Even better I survived the bitter cold winter here.
病容不要展露於人前
Easter, not easier. this outbound was worse than I had thought. If they believed me in the first place, then it would have been much better.
在這夜半無人的街道上，只有我。
That pale... should I eat, or should I sleep?
飲食健康要有湯水調理
~Empty the bottle of your body and you shall rejuvenate.
my bottle is now emptied out for the better... soups!!!
I don't eat much, but I love soups. Just too lazy to make them before.
My soup-making activity delighted my mom & pop.
Soon enough, I will be chopping avocados for guacamole as summer snack ^6^
Professionalism shined on this perfect weekend!
Attending a conference with my colleagues was much fun on Saturday.
Attending two plays on Sunday lit up May.
Actors put themselves into fictitious characters and act on them required much dedication.
At the end of the day, they are still who they are. That's professionalism.
a song with me through this month: 蛍 hotaru
病容不要展露於人前
Easter, not easier. this outbound was worse than I had thought. If they believed me in the first place, then it would have been much better.
在這夜半無人的街道上，只有我。
That pale... should I eat, or should I sleep?
飲食健康要有湯水調理
~Empty the bottle of your body and you shall rejuvenate.
my bottle is now emptied out for the better... soups!!!
I don't eat much, but I love soups. Just too lazy to make them before.
My soup-making activity delighted my mom & pop.
Soon enough, I will be chopping avocados for guacamole as summer snack ^6^
Professionalism shined on this perfect weekend!
Attending a conference with my colleagues was much fun on Saturday.
Attending two plays on Sunday lit up May.
Actors put themselves into fictitious characters and act on them required much dedication.
At the end of the day, they are still who they are. That's professionalism.
a song with me through this month: 蛍 hotaru
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
When showers water flowers...
又一年，四月雨，五月花，六月晴。
"April showers bring May flowers"
new season. new energy. new trend.
Finding my sanity. Hot room hot!
It has been a year; and it has been amazing.
The busy city never sleeps...
On the day that started at 5:45am, I heard bird singing and saw the Sun rising.
On the day that ended at 11:15pm, I saw a boutique in which nearly thirty staff were busy decorating. Its new decor may impress customers in the morning.
On my way back, I saw these jumpy kids crossing the road.
"What are they still out? Aren't these kiddos supposed to be home sleeping at this hour?" I wondered.
Maybe they were celebrating Passover out there~
purpose. experience. happiness.
Can't wait to see more~
My perfume is out. What a perfect time to get a new fragrance!
"April showers bring May flowers"
new season. new energy. new trend.
Finding my sanity. Hot room hot!
It has been a year; and it has been amazing.
The busy city never sleeps...
On the day that started at 5:45am, I heard bird singing and saw the Sun rising.
On the day that ended at 11:15pm, I saw a boutique in which nearly thirty staff were busy decorating. Its new decor may impress customers in the morning.
On my way back, I saw these jumpy kids crossing the road.
"What are they still out? Aren't these kiddos supposed to be home sleeping at this hour?" I wondered.
Maybe they were celebrating Passover out there~
purpose. experience. happiness.
Can't wait to see more~
My perfume is out. What a perfect time to get a new fragrance!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
MINI MINI ME
On a typical winter day, when I was standing by a traffic light, waiting for my turn to cross the road, I saw three MINI cars in three different colors, ivory, red, and black, making the same left turn.
Since that day, I began to see at least one MINI, mostly the red one, nearly everyday if not the other day. Even the restaurant owner recently changed his new baby to MINI. What a coincidence. Today, I finally saw a blue MINI instead of a red one.
I found this tiny vehicle the other day, slightly bigger than a Smart car. Red again.
Since that day, I began to see at least one MINI, mostly the red one, nearly everyday if not the other day. Even the restaurant owner recently changed his new baby to MINI. What a coincidence. Today, I finally saw a blue MINI instead of a red one.
I found this tiny vehicle the other day, slightly bigger than a Smart car. Red again.
Friday, April 8, 2011
April. Rain. Pain. Gain.
Nothing is more defeating than being sick like this... high fever, headache, coughing...
Being sick doesn't give you an excuse to be lazy, but really, I couldn't be productive because my mind was not functioning properly.
In fact, I learned many things. No matter how sick you are, or how healthy you are, most people do not care. For them, result is all that matters. This is brutal; this is the reality.
The good news is I am alright!!! cough... cough... almost. Let me share some happy things with you.
Regardless how contagious I was, I attended several events, from pure entertainment to enhancing environmental awareness. In fact, I missed the NYC pillow fight day on a perfect Saturday! Well... it might not have been such a good idea to spread germ to other "pillow fighters" anyway...
I visited the cats. Woohoo! Cristilla has been sitting on top of the comfy sofa as long as the call was on. I walked up to her and she crawled down to the seating area. When I was thinking about brushing her, I found her fur on the sofa, so I simply looked at her. Instead of ignoring me, she was looking at me. I was delighted. She was trying to "communicate" with me. She even followed me everywhere I went. I just loved her new friendliness.
In between this and that... decisions... decisions... decisions...
By the way, never had I ever played such a cute game in kindergarten, so in just a few minutes... tata!
Being sick doesn't give you an excuse to be lazy, but really, I couldn't be productive because my mind was not functioning properly.
In fact, I learned many things. No matter how sick you are, or how healthy you are, most people do not care. For them, result is all that matters. This is brutal; this is the reality.
The good news is I am alright!!! cough... cough... almost. Let me share some happy things with you.
Regardless how contagious I was, I attended several events, from pure entertainment to enhancing environmental awareness. In fact, I missed the NYC pillow fight day on a perfect Saturday! Well... it might not have been such a good idea to spread germ to other "pillow fighters" anyway...
I visited the cats. Woohoo! Cristilla has been sitting on top of the comfy sofa as long as the call was on. I walked up to her and she crawled down to the seating area. When I was thinking about brushing her, I found her fur on the sofa, so I simply looked at her. Instead of ignoring me, she was looking at me. I was delighted. She was trying to "communicate" with me. She even followed me everywhere I went. I just loved her new friendliness.
In between this and that... decisions... decisions... decisions...
By the way, never had I ever played such a cute game in kindergarten, so in just a few minutes... tata!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
"I dreamed that..."
I randomly found this and tried it for fun.
I typed "I dreamed that mahjong are floating on sea while I am sitting on the beach eating ice cream" and this is what came out:
I typed "I dreamed that car racing on a football field where cats are playing with a fluffy ball" and this is what came out:
apparently, no mahjong whatsoever in their category and a dog replaced my many cats...
I have been sick too often this winter. On this very last weekend of March, the weather remained cold and unfriendly. My head got worse from high fever that I overdosed myself with everything yet eventually needed to seek help with needles~
I typed "I dreamed that mahjong are floating on sea while I am sitting on the beach eating ice cream" and this is what came out:
I typed "I dreamed that car racing on a football field where cats are playing with a fluffy ball" and this is what came out:
apparently, no mahjong whatsoever in their category and a dog replaced my many cats...
I have been sick too often this winter. On this very last weekend of March, the weather remained cold and unfriendly. My head got worse from high fever that I overdosed myself with everything yet eventually needed to seek help with needles~
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Snowflakes in March
三月雪花玄???
I always thought I was an ordinary person, but my experience has been extraordinary.
My emotion today went like a roller coaster.
It was more than a mere long cold exhausting day.
shocking & confusing.
uncontrollable flow of tears... unbelievably incomprehensible.
on my way back, looking at the snowflakes, my eyes became red again.
I cannot explain it as I don't understand it.
I always thought I was an ordinary person, but my experience has been extraordinary.
My emotion today went like a roller coaster.
It was more than a mere long cold exhausting day.
shocking & confusing.
uncontrollable flow of tears... unbelievably incomprehensible.
on my way back, looking at the snowflakes, my eyes became red again.
I cannot explain it as I don't understand it.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
mid-March
Nothing but prayer
that random dancing intermission reignited my desire to dance...
focus... focus... tea... coffee... sugar level up
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3.11.2011
Japan's 8.9 magnitude earthquake...
tsunami...
nuclear explosion...
radiation...
We are all vulnerable before nature...
a series of unfortunate events...
will the world end on Dec 21 next year for real?
that random dancing intermission reignited my desire to dance...
focus... focus... tea... coffee... sugar level up
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3.11.2011
Japan's 8.9 magnitude earthquake...
tsunami...
nuclear explosion...
radiation...
We are all vulnerable before nature...
a series of unfortunate events...
will the world end on Dec 21 next year for real?
Friday, March 4, 2011
Unusally exhausting night
A crepe me up night was long~
A Nutty weekend with the Nutropolitan Museum of Art at Open House~
Note: I am not a fan of PB&J, but I am glad that I have no allergy from consuming it.
A Nutty weekend with the Nutropolitan Museum of Art at Open House~
Note: I am not a fan of PB&J, but I am glad that I have no allergy from consuming it.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Closer to Spring
First day of March marked the first day of new momentum
after departed from the subway station, I took a longer route with a profound thought...
I knew the big WHY.
Now it is the bigger HOW...
++++++++++++++++++
She was worried
after the class, she became more anxious.
Her eyes told me her appreciation
Everything will be alright
I am sure
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It's Peace Corp day, not sure why I had traveling and Italy in my mind.
I passed by this cafe which featured Manchester United vs. Chelsea.
after departed from the subway station, I took a longer route with a profound thought...
I knew the big WHY.
Now it is the bigger HOW...
++++++++++++++++++
She was worried
after the class, she became more anxious.
Her eyes told me her appreciation
Everything will be alright
I am sure
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It's Peace Corp day, not sure why I had traveling and Italy in my mind.
I passed by this cafe which featured Manchester United vs. Chelsea.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Oscars 2011
Natalie Portman won the Best Actress at Oscar!
King's Speech won the Best Picture!! What a great movie with British humor!!! Colin Firth got the little golden man too!!!!
King's Speech won the Best Picture!! What a great movie with British humor!!! Colin Firth got the little golden man too!!!!
I enjoyed the Academy Awards this year very very much. It was hip..per
It was amazing to see how many stunning dresses Anne Hathaway changed throughout the show.
Everything was better arranged this year than last year.
Fantastic!
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On this very last day of February, I realized time had passed so fast...
It was amazing to see how many stunning dresses Anne Hathaway changed throughout the show.
Everything was better arranged this year than last year.
Fantastic!
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On this very last day of February, I realized time had passed so fast...
UPS just delivered the stuff I needed.
biz.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
not a long weAkend
"Friends are meant to be troubled"
"bothering friends with sincerity more" became one of my NYRs.
Now, I think I may have been too social...
cultivating deeper relationships is what I ultimately want though...
Meanwhile, did this eventful Saturday hurt my voice?
visited 2 老虎女 baby tigers at different gatherings, then E/J karaoke...
nah... it was the pseudo-spring moments plus high heat temp.
still having nightmares & severe headache...
still cannot fall asleep tonight...
plus this voice...
ugh~
overdose herbal cough drops
stress
no matter how much...
smile
is the universal happy drug
It's time to find 老頭子 and visit the cats...
"bothering friends with sincerity more" became one of my NYRs.
Now, I think I may have been too social...
cultivating deeper relationships is what I ultimately want though...
Meanwhile, did this eventful Saturday hurt my voice?
visited 2 老虎女 baby tigers at different gatherings, then E/J karaoke...
nah... it was the pseudo-spring moments plus high heat temp.
still having nightmares & severe headache...
still cannot fall asleep tonight...
plus this voice...
ugh~
overdose herbal cough drops
stress
no matter how much...
smile
is the universal happy drug
It's time to find 老頭子 and visit the cats...
Friday, February 18, 2011
Lantern Festival
元宵節
Looking up at the Empire State Building in triple white lights, I recalled the beautiful one in red, pink & white on Valentine's Day and the mesmerizing one in purple, purple & yellow two days ago.
The decoration of guys' car often indicates a change of their relationship status. Some of them have become a bit too "girly," especially after Valentine's Day. haha. I guess this signifies a "territory."
Well... I almost forget about today. Not only did I not hang any lantern, I did not have any sticky riceballs in sweet soup either. In fact, I got a fancy card from my college. Not related matters, but nice.
Looking up at the Empire State Building in triple white lights, I recalled the beautiful one in red, pink & white on Valentine's Day and the mesmerizing one in purple, purple & yellow two days ago.
The decoration of guys' car often indicates a change of their relationship status. Some of them have become a bit too "girly," especially after Valentine's Day. haha. I guess this signifies a "territory."
Well... I almost forget about today. Not only did I not hang any lantern, I did not have any sticky riceballs in sweet soup either. In fact, I got a fancy card from my college. Not related matters, but nice.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Love is in the air V~kend
Happy Valentine's Day~
V Monday @NYTM
I was happy to see people had fun at my Table Topic session.
after that, Thai dinner with hungry Toasties~
Here are some random heart seeking photos~
V Monday @NYTM
I was happy to see people had fun at my Table Topic session.
after that, Thai dinner with hungry Toasties~
Here are some random heart seeking photos~
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Social weekend
Friday night spent at VapianoSaturday, gladly attended a housewarming/ Chinese New Year gathering, but no karaoke for me as I needed to save energy for the double combo of Chinese New Year's dim sum brunch and my first time ever Super Bowl on the following day.
After several unsuccessful attempts, things remained on the desk. (>,<)* I soon realized a number of people had called "sick" on this post Super Bowl Monday.
For some unknown reasons, I have become a "Claire Bear" at our toasty winter banquet. Thanks V.
A familiar seductive melody came to me when I was on my way home. The Red River Valley I learned from elementary school~
A familiar seductive melody came to me when I was on my way home. The Red River Valley I learned from elementary school~
Today, tea cups everywhere...
Signs of high caffeine consumption... typos... and funny feeling~
Super social holidays is now over. Back to the mode.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Sweet CNY eve~ning
Not so Chinese on Chinese New Year eve~
It was a pleasant short walk home after getting off from the subway.
The sky was clear tonight. in deep sea blue.
looking the sparkling stars upon.
I counted... at least 20 of them. Do you know what to call the 3 stars that line up straight?
what a beautiful night!
Hours later, I am still awake.
so... randomness it is~~~
Guess which one is my favorite @ORO?
random dessert on the house @Hoomoos (too sweet for me though)
Simple Belgian Waffle. yum!
It was a pleasant short walk home after getting off from the subway.
The sky was clear tonight. in deep sea blue.
looking the sparkling stars upon.
I counted... at least 20 of them. Do you know what to call the 3 stars that line up straight?
what a beautiful night!
Hours later, I am still awake.
so... randomness it is~~~
Guess which one is my favorite @ORO?
random dessert on the house @Hoomoos (too sweet for me though)
Simple Belgian Waffle. yum!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
A proud Toasty moment
I used to think I was good at multitasking. Today, I have to admit that I am not. In fact, I only have one heart and one mind. I'd rather be focus on one thing at a time.
A supposedly 8-week-planned big contest night fell on me roughly 10 days ago. I took it without thinking too much because I believed it was a manageable challenge and why not?
In the past 10 days, my mind was not about the coldness or the snow, but the contest night. I never fully organized any event, but coordinated on a side. This time, I was the Contest Chair. I dedicated myself to this role, spending my Saturday night on writing educational e-mails to my dear Toasties.
It was like an intensive 10-day project. Today, the show was on. Everything was uncertain at first but turned out great without a single issue. It was a big success. Most importantly, it would not have been so successful without the cooperation of the Toasties.
(Before today, I rarely put names on my blog, but I have to express my appreciation to everyone of you.)
Thanks Vidya for giving me this opportunity to push myself to go beyond my limit.
Thanks Marie for taking care of the Judges team in an organized fashion.
Thanks Adam for having faith, confidence on us and helping us along the road.
Thanks Liza & Jen for giving good advice in various ways to guide me through the role.
Thanks Sophii, Jonathan, Steven F, Steven S, James, Jim, Jesse, and Irina for making possible for the success of the event
Thanks Jeffrey, Melissa, Teresa, Marina, Cecelia, Kadisha and Shu Chin for keeping the event fair and square.
Thanks Jason, Derek, Art, Swathi, Rafay, and Bindu for your excellent speech delivery.
Special thanks (Khalil), Lance, Mitsuko and Afi for your mutual support.
Guests, thanks for joining us at our annual special event.
Congratulations to our very best competent speakers Jen and Rafay!!!
What a fantastic moment that we all shared!
I was exhausted yet fulfilled and satisfied. I felt like an alchemist who turned dust into a masterpiece.
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Sometimes, I think I should stop and look for someone's shoulder to lean on, but most of the time, I wish this person can see me grow and share my joy from everything I experience in life.
I love making things diverse and "international"~My old friend often encouraged me by saying, "I know you can do it. Don't be too Oriental." I am glad to be one of the Toasties =p
If there is a thing called monthly challenge, then I had one for January. When I wake up in the morning, there is another one waiting for me.
In fact, if someone offers me 10-day projects, I think I would love to take more of it.
A supposedly 8-week-planned big contest night fell on me roughly 10 days ago. I took it without thinking too much because I believed it was a manageable challenge and why not?
In the past 10 days, my mind was not about the coldness or the snow, but the contest night. I never fully organized any event, but coordinated on a side. This time, I was the Contest Chair. I dedicated myself to this role, spending my Saturday night on writing educational e-mails to my dear Toasties.
It was like an intensive 10-day project. Today, the show was on. Everything was uncertain at first but turned out great without a single issue. It was a big success. Most importantly, it would not have been so successful without the cooperation of the Toasties.
(Before today, I rarely put names on my blog, but I have to express my appreciation to everyone of you.)
Thanks Vidya for giving me this opportunity to push myself to go beyond my limit.
Thanks Marie for taking care of the Judges team in an organized fashion.
Thanks Adam for having faith, confidence on us and helping us along the road.
Thanks Liza & Jen for giving good advice in various ways to guide me through the role.
Thanks Sophii, Jonathan, Steven F, Steven S, James, Jim, Jesse, and Irina for making possible for the success of the event
Thanks Jeffrey, Melissa, Teresa, Marina, Cecelia, Kadisha and Shu Chin for keeping the event fair and square.
Thanks Jason, Derek, Art, Swathi, Rafay, and Bindu for your excellent speech delivery.
Special thanks (Khalil), Lance, Mitsuko and Afi for your mutual support.
Guests, thanks for joining us at our annual special event.
Congratulations to our very best competent speakers Jen and Rafay!!!
What a fantastic moment that we all shared!
I was exhausted yet fulfilled and satisfied. I felt like an alchemist who turned dust into a masterpiece.
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Sometimes, I think I should stop and look for someone's shoulder to lean on, but most of the time, I wish this person can see me grow and share my joy from everything I experience in life.
I love making things diverse and "international"~My old friend often encouraged me by saying, "I know you can do it. Don't be too Oriental." I am glad to be one of the Toasties =p
If there is a thing called monthly challenge, then I had one for January. When I wake up in the morning, there is another one waiting for me.
In fact, if someone offers me 10-day projects, I think I would love to take more of it.
Stayin indoor Thinkin outdoor
Last week, New York was pretty snowy. Some funny puff-balls like snowflakes kept falling on Monday morning, then the third snow blizzard came to town. For those who love winter sports, especially skiing or snowboarding, this is the time. For me, nothing beats eating ice cream by the heat. ^,^
Recently saw the Japanese movie "Fireworks from the Heart"
The story line of this movie goes like other Japanese movies, such as A Litre of Tears, or Taiyo no Uta. A typical lively teenage girl named Hana who has Leukemia and eventually died from it. She returned to home and found out her brother, Taro, had become a social recluse, her encouraged him to open up. In Japanese culture, youngsters became adults when they are at age 20. Taro is turning 20 next year and Hana wants him to be participating in the fireworks parade ceremony with his peers. Indeed, Taro has changed to be more social because of Hana. Her positive attitude, cheerful behavior had a positive impact on Taro's life...
Based on a true story, this story emphasized human relationships and illustrated the meaning of having fireworks festival as a cultural tradition in this part of Niigata.
I like the music and the thoughtful settings. As for the characters, I didn't see much outstanding acting from main characters, but I like to see the uptight father opens up. =D
I miss Niigata.
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When I was young and innocent, I had a memorable experience in South Africa.
I realized I never posted this Photo Album on FB.
Recently saw the Japanese movie "Fireworks from the Heart"
The story line of this movie goes like other Japanese movies, such as A Litre of Tears, or Taiyo no Uta. A typical lively teenage girl named Hana who has Leukemia and eventually died from it. She returned to home and found out her brother, Taro, had become a social recluse, her encouraged him to open up. In Japanese culture, youngsters became adults when they are at age 20. Taro is turning 20 next year and Hana wants him to be participating in the fireworks parade ceremony with his peers. Indeed, Taro has changed to be more social because of Hana. Her positive attitude, cheerful behavior had a positive impact on Taro's life...
Based on a true story, this story emphasized human relationships and illustrated the meaning of having fireworks festival as a cultural tradition in this part of Niigata.
I like the music and the thoughtful settings. As for the characters, I didn't see much outstanding acting from main characters, but I like to see the uptight father opens up. =D
I miss Niigata.
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When I was young and innocent, I had a memorable experience in South Africa.
I realized I never posted this Photo Album on FB.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
a spoonful of coldness
Looking at them through the glass windows, two cashiers were chilling sitting at a table.
As I stepped into the store, they both called, "oh, a customer." From their astonishment, I could tell they were too desperate to see a customer ordering frozen yogurt on such a cold day.
I was the only person there. No line. simply lovely.
One week from today...
the end of January...
the calender is marked...
As I stepped into the store, they both called, "oh, a customer." From their astonishment, I could tell they were too desperate to see a customer ordering frozen yogurt on such a cold day.
I was the only person there. No line. simply lovely.
One week from today...
the end of January...
the calender is marked...
Friday, January 21, 2011
After my ma[t]-tea-o-caffeine weekend
cha + coffee
morning pu-erh tea
matcha latte at lunch
black coffee
peppermint mocha at coffee break
...
I was deeply asleep at night and so rejuvenated when I woke up
+ a cortado with soymilk along with Raspberry Apricot muffin @Jack's Stir Brew Coffee
morning pu-erh tea
matcha latte at lunch
black coffee
peppermint mocha at coffee break
...
I was deeply asleep at night and so rejuvenated when I woke up
+ a cortado with soymilk along with Raspberry Apricot muffin @Jack's Stir Brew Coffee
Meanwhile,
my lists of favorite are getting longer =^.^=
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"777?" I asked.
the cashier responded, "today is your day."
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My last short purple hair was epic.
Cutting my signature long hair was not an easy decision, especially I always wanted it to grow big, thick and curly. However, I had been thinking of donating it to charity for quite sometime.
Walking in a salon with excitement, I soon got disappointed that my hair was still not long enough for donation. Apparently, my measurement at home was incorrect. Instead of waiting for my big sexy hair to grow few more inches, I decided it cut short at the spot.
I might donate my long hair next time. Or you can do that tomorrow, especially the ladies. (wink*)
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
new move~
about time...
I am with you, New York. I want to feel your seasonal change. After the sunny 9-month weather, here is the 3-month winter trade-off...
>this New Yorker dislikes the blizzards... like SERIOUSLY.
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I used to cook 3 meals a day, but now I only turn the stove on for "as simple as fast as easy dishes". I can probably explain it with my soul food--photography.
I am with you, New York. I want to feel your seasonal change. After the sunny 9-month weather, here is the 3-month winter trade-off...
>this New Yorker dislikes the blizzards... like SERIOUSLY.
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I used to cook 3 meals a day, but now I only turn the stove on for "as simple as fast as easy dishes". I can probably explain it with my soul food--photography.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
If there is a word for it~
小寒那天的斜陽很耀眼。
昨天，雨雪紛飛的第二日，有點涼。
醒來時候的心情怪怪的。
是因為那個夢嗎？
今天，仍然是有着昨日的奇怪心情。
是一種不安的預感嗎？
有人話浪漫是一段段沒有結果的愛戀。
我認為它如雪一般，
片片雪花，空中舞動，叫人淘醉。
感動是因為曾經出現過的生活點滴。
浪漫是因為用心經營過[的它]，
如今着地即散。
醒來時候的心情怪怪的。
是因為那個夢嗎？
今天，仍然是有着昨日的奇怪心情。
是一種不安的預感嗎？
有人話浪漫是一段段沒有結果的愛戀。
我認為它如雪一般，
片片雪花，空中舞動，叫人淘醉。
感動是因為曾經出現過的生活點滴。
浪漫是因為用心經營過[的它]，
如今着地即散。
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
First Monday of 2K11
My new year did not start with a perfect kiss, but a kiss of rain~ drink.
It was a rainy weekend without "roommates"
the Sun is out today~
my heart is [an] omni
That moment
That feeling
only my heart knows
The sign
The hints
only my heart knows
December
epidemic at its peak
seasonal?
the bell
the greetings
only my heart knows
whether I am being emotional
my heart knows
but it does not tell me
if I should follow
the flow
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how long is one year?
If I were a little plant, how much bigger... (well... maybe I should say wiser... hmm... but for a plant? hmm...) would I grow by the end of this year?
It was a rainy weekend without "roommates"
the Sun is out today~
my heart is [an] omni
That moment
That feeling
only my heart knows
The sign
The hints
only my heart knows
December
epidemic at its peak
seasonal?
the bell
the greetings
only my heart knows
whether I am being emotional
my heart knows
but it does not tell me
if I should follow
the flow
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how long is one year?
If I were a little plant, how much bigger... (well... maybe I should say wiser... hmm... but for a plant? hmm...) would I grow by the end of this year?
Monday, January 3, 2011
Happy 2011
New Year Eve Celebration @ Blue
fantastic time! got home too early... and my countdown moment was... haha.
Year of 2011
If I was considered rich on time last year, then I might be broke this year... haha.
1.1.11 at 11:11pm kick-off movie the Black Swan
問路要問對人
It has been 5 months since the first stranger asked me for direction. From that day, I happened to bump into at least one person, sometimes 2 people, to ask me for direction EVERYDAY. Not matter how far I went, whether I was up in mid-town, or few blocks away from where I lived, someone managed to stop me and asked for direction. Last week was an exception, it could be the heavy snowfall.
Today, 2 guys approached to me at 3:30pm, 2 girls approached to me at 6:30pm, and another guy approached to me at 9:30pm for direction. Unbelievable! I might look like a helpful local girl, but how can they assume correctly that I am? Hmm... I am thinking of taking pictures with them next time so I have proof for my strange experience.
fantastic time! got home too early... and my countdown moment was... haha.
Year of 2011
If I was considered rich on time last year, then I might be broke this year... haha.
1.1.11 at 11:11pm kick-off movie the Black Swan
問路要問對人
It has been 5 months since the first stranger asked me for direction. From that day, I happened to bump into at least one person, sometimes 2 people, to ask me for direction EVERYDAY. Not matter how far I went, whether I was up in mid-town, or few blocks away from where I lived, someone managed to stop me and asked for direction. Last week was an exception, it could be the heavy snowfall.
Today, 2 guys approached to me at 3:30pm, 2 girls approached to me at 6:30pm, and another guy approached to me at 9:30pm for direction. Unbelievable! I might look like a helpful local girl, but how can they assume correctly that I am? Hmm... I am thinking of taking pictures with them next time so I have proof for my strange experience.
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