Life under a rock.

must pass econ with b

2012-02-01T10:05:00.000-08:00

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!

Maybe the reason why I don't understand econ is because I don't think logically!!

STARTING TO USE TUMBLR

2011-12-05T22:20:00.002-08:00

Follow me there too :)

nicolewjng.tumblr.com

2011-12-05T22:20:00.001-08:00

words cannot equate to how much I have grown to love the people around me. God always puts me in the right place.

2011-12-03T13:22:00.000-08:00

While watching Happy Feet 2 yesterday, I noticed something. It's easy to say you love someone, it's easy to be corny and mushy, but it takes true guts, sincere feelings, to make someone truly believe it.

I miss feeling like time was infinite when I talked to you.

2011-12-03T12:32:00.001-08:00

Fall Quarter

2011-11-29T12:00:00.000-08:00

I finally know where each of my classes are and what each of my professors expect.

What's that?

I finally got used to it and now it's time for another quarter?

Oh, how I wish I could take these classes all year round..

The little things in my dorm room

2011-11-28T19:14:00.000-08:00

Big Toe came along with me. He'll be staying here for the next 7 days until I go back home again. He wanted to see how college life is like. Behind him is the little flag banner I made out of paint swatches!

I kinda really love post-its.

Finals are lurking just around the corner. My motivation is to go home

My favorite thing to write on in the world! My one and only calendar that I bought in Korea. So useful!

Three Year Anniversary - Gift

2011-11-27T01:55:00.000-08:00

Each year, we try to make handmade gifts for each other.

I'm really big on anything that you can personalize. Especially, things that are already made. One year, I created a unique lamp shade with cut outs of shapes on black paper which I then taped to the inside of a lamp shade.

This year, I made Yilun a mug. I really hate the process of painting ceramics. I feel like it takes too long and I do not have that sort of patience. I'm also not very good with color coordinating.

So, when I came across this black mug at Starbucks, I was really excited.

It takes the annoyingness out of choosing colors and mixing things into something simple - a white ceramic pen.

I spent an entire day figuring out what I wanted to design. This is one of the test runs that did not make the cut.

The final version consisted of a paper plane, two cats, and a banner.

After designing, I baked it in the oven.

And voila!

The little cat is me.

And the big cat is him

Hope this wasn't a boring post! :)

Edward

2011-11-19T13:29:00.000-08:00

I finally figured out why we all fell in love with this man. On the surface, his love is odd. He's over a hundred years old and he's a vampire. He creeps into Bella's room at night and can listen to your thoughts. He's obsessed with Bella and Bella is obsessed with him. On the surface it seems so unhealthy. Not having anything else in the world but each other.

But the reason why we all fell for this vampire is because of the intensity of his love for this one human and how we yearn to be loved the same way.

How to write a college paper.

2011-10-15T17:42:00.000-07:00

He told me to go home and write a paper that only "Nicole" can write.

Inspiring ..

A letter to me.

2011-10-09T23:42:00.000-07:00

Do not dwell too much on this essay. Simply write your thoughts out in an organized fashion and get it over with. JUST do it. It is a rough draft so do not fret. This is the beginning of your college career, you will face many more barriers in the future. This is not the worst thing ever. It is something you will get through because you’ve done it before and that is why you are here right now. Someone believed in you and gave you the chance to study at this university. Take this opportunity to prove them right. Kick your old high school habits to the side. You are a college student now.

Frozen Yogurt cravings

2011-10-07T12:22:00.000-07:00

I never really understood the awesomeness of frozen yogurt until I tasted pinkberry!

Now I crave it almost every day. I hope this doesn't become a weekly habit of moseying over to State St. every thursday to grab some. (Actually, it wouldn't be a bad idea anyway..)

My New Home

2011-10-07T11:52:00.000-07:00

I've never felt like a real asian until now. I use to laugh at people who craved white rice. (The staple of asians) Now, people laugh at me because I crave white rice and the dining common serves fake rice :(

Oh rice..

College has been nice. All the freedom scares me a bit though and my parents keep urging me to be more openminded to party. (Because even decent people party and I should not look down on anyone.)

My friends have assured me that they will take care of me if I do party. A part of me really does want to go out and experience this "college life" everyone talks about but a part of me is scared.

Scared of what you ask?

Firstly, walking in the dark after a crazy night. The dark scares me and walking intoxicated is dangerous, isn't it?

Secondly, the taste. It's disgusting. I don't think I can consume enough to feel free and happy because I can't even swallow cough syrup and it tastes similar.

Third... I think I'm just too scared to experience things and my dorm room is a very safe bubble.

Maybe on Halloween though? I'm thinking of dressing up like a werewolf. (My first idea was to be a Lemon made out of paper mache) I know, not the basic slutty college costume attire. Maybe I'll scare some drunk people on the street!

Okay.. I have to stop being so critical.

Here are some pictures of my dorm :)

Our pool

Where I stash my bike.

I put my favorite bunny sticker on it so I can distinguish my bike from other similar looking ones

The hall to my room

Finally, I present to you------- My Dorm Room :)

Let's start out small. I've been planning my dorm room for years now but this is the best I could come up with :( Let's hope I think of something better soon.

I love command hooks!! They are so useful! There hanging is my red Fjalraven backpack (IT's staining all my books! But I still love it..)

Are you ready for the most useful item in my dorm room?

I know college student's aren't supposed to live in luxury but I swear this is so useful!! It's a rolling laundry bag.

Here is my whole area. (Not including the closet.)

I thought I was very unique when I bought my duvet but apparently not =_=. Someone in the other tower has the same one. bOOOOO!!!!

I must go off and eat breakfast now. (At 12.15 pm)

Ahhh..

2011-09-16T03:33:00.000-07:00

I attempted to write a very melancholy post but decided I should write something cheerful instead. Strangely, It's flowing much better. Even better than my tears, which have just stopped.

For the past 3 weeks I've had a phobia of leaving "home" and all the grown ups talking about how small I am wondering how I will survive "out there" is apparently not making me feel better. But I guess I'm kind of happy to go and explore a new place. Somewhere I can call another home. (I already have 2 anyway. -- Singapore and California) But it's really not the place that makes you feel warm and comfy is it?

Sure, when surroundings are familiar you feel safe but the true gems of any place, is not actually the place but the people, in my opinion.

You can fall in love with a view but how does it satisfy your need for companionship and warmth?

I've made so many great companions here at home. I literally love them. LIKE REALLY. I sometimes lay on bed and think about how lucky I am to have so many people who actually genuinely care about me. It makes me feel warm, like the color yellow and a gingko bean.

Does anyone make YOU feel like a warm yellow gingko bean? Am I weird?

Thoughts

2011-09-13T13:21:00.000-07:00

- Summer is coming to a close and looking back, I did not use my time wisely. As usual! "But at least there were no summer assignments to complete.

-This will probably be the longest summer I'll ever have in my life.

-I'm watching snow white right now on Disney Channel and I find it quite romantic. (I know. Duh. It's a fairytale) I really like this stuff!

-I have decided that in the long run, I will not have a fairy tale wedding and I don't want to wear a princess gown. (I have done that already) I will have a beautiful realistic wedding.

-I like to learn so college will be fun.

-alcohol tastes HORRIBLE. Why is it so expensive? I don't like drinking yucky bitter tasting things, I wonder if I'll ever be able to make myself drink til i feel woozy.

-I think about Korea everyday.

- I want to craft.

It's Coming!!!

2011-08-29T00:41:00.001-07:00

That's right. College. And I don't even know my roommates yet!!!

As excited as I am to learn, I'm really sad to leave home :( The longest I've been away from my parents is 3 weeks!!!! And Next month, I will be leaving them for a whopping 3 months.

3 weeks to 3 months? Wow... I'm going to cry so much. I can already predict it.

grrrrr

2011-07-08T16:26:00.001-07:00

stupid cat

2011-07-04T02:57:00.001-07:00

I really like going to places and doing nothing but everything with you.

2011-06-28T18:14:00.000-07:00

This is the last time.

Update

2011-06-23T00:03:00.001-07:00

Hi blog. I haven't talked to you much lately. A lot has happened, as always. I went to prom, I went to gradnight, I attended a partial week of senior events and I graduated. (With every honor possible except that giant medal for valedictorian and salutatorian.) Apparently, I've been tricked my whole high school career. All this time I thought CSF (California Scholarship Federation) WAS THE BIG GOLDEN SASH. But no! It's just two golden ropes. (Am I stupid?) It's okay though. At least I managed to get it anyway. I also passed Calculus :) It was really difficult but I did it.

I honestly need to brush up on math before going to college. I can't imagine how hard it will be in a few months from now.

Summer just started and I'm already bored. This is pretty bad considering I have 3 months of nothing ahead of me. I need a summer project.

I hope daddy lets me go to Korea with Shixian :(

2011-05-31T22:13:00.001-07:00

I have just gotten home from my wonderful gradnight. A week has passed since Prom and today, we all entered our very last legitimate week of high school.

I can't gasp at the thought that I almost had it all. At one point I could control all my grades and now, they're all being ruined one at a time due to turning things in a few minutes late, forgetting to turn in things at all and simple carelessness. But this can't happen. It just can't! I'm Nicole. I've dreamed of that beautiful golden sash hanging around my neck at graduation for years now. I can't let my dream just vanish in an instant because of a late assignment.

Right now, these words just keep repeating in my head

"Even though you're down, keep pushing till the end!"

It'll turn out well right?

Because I'm nicole!

And I know that silly sash is well, just a silly sash BUT IT'S MY SILLY SASH AND I WILL GET IT! OKAY?!?!

Receive a bouquet of flowers CHECK!

2011-05-18T23:13:00.000-07:00

I think I almost cried walking hastily towards the door standing on top of my staircase. From there, I could see everything. The top of his head and a pink object.

I really thought they were balloons. Didn't even expect it!

And right there, lo and behold. Yilun Chou with a bouquet of pink roses in one arm, a shy smirk and very tired looking eyes (since he has been ill since Saturday)

Yes, they look slightly wilted but it is ok!

Playing with makeup

2011-05-17T20:50:00.000-07:00

ACCEPT ME, DAVIS! :(

2011-05-14T17:26:00.001-07:00

Prom is not cancelled!

2011-05-06T23:51:00.000-07:00

Maybe i'll finally get to dance that slow dance I've been dreaming about since I was little. Maybe this time, it'll actually be fun.

If that DJ does not play a wide variety of songs I will be very upset. It's so unfair that all the DJ's ever play at our school dances are the kinds that set "grinding" moods, the kind that elicts disgusting dancing.

I still don't have a prom date. At least I have a beautiful dress.

Still waiting..

Kind of dissapointed

Nothing ever happens to me.

2011-05-01T23:12:00.000-07:00

Alone as always.

you just don't understand

A Real Fairytale Wedding

2011-04-29T01:27:00.000-07:00

The closest to a real fairy tale wedding and it's not even in Disneyland! William and Kate are my heroes! Think of the difficulties they faced just to marry! For their relationship to survive throughout those tough times is amazing.

Here is a cute souvenir. I was kind of thinking of making one of those for myself and sticking it on a tea bag. AHH, I just cannot contain myself. This is too awesome.

AS OF NOW, it is 1 33 AM the festivities have semi started. I'm getting a tad tired so I'll be going to bed soon but no worries. I won't be missing a thing. My DVR will be recording while I sleep. :)

Be up at 5 again to watch the ceremony!!! SO EXCITED

Vibrant Colors & a Carrot-eating Boy

2011-04-24T22:59:00.000-07:00

Liberty of London dress for Easter

Organic strawberry from Marin Farmer's Market

Asparagus

Shiny sticker from Tartine

Bruschetta

Lava cake topped with strawberries

Yilun

5 days in

2011-04-20T21:06:00.000-07:00

AND ALREADY LAZY

Every break, I promise myself at the very beginning to be on top of my work and not just lay around watching dramas.

:'''(

What Nicole has been eating lately

2011-04-18T15:01:00.000-07:00

What Nicole Says has been my blog name for the past 3 years. I've never really done much with it but this makes sense right?

So just in case you're not sure what is going on, I will warn you that soon enough, blog titles saying "What Nicole..." will be popping up!

Chocolate cookie from Bette's Diner in 4th Street

glorious hot chocolate at the very same place

These are not your average pancakes. It's Ricotta Cheese pancakes. (supposedly the best pancakes on their menu. I'm not much of a cheese person though so it was just average to me.)

Forgot what this was. Amanda ordered it so it must be something with cheese and bacon

Plate of toast and delicious potatoes!!

more potatoes

The best blueberry muffin around

Vegan strawberry cinnamon roll from Cinnaholic which is also in Berkeley.

Coffee

Bacon Burger from The Habit in Santa Barbara

Calimari plate from Fish and Co in Santa Barbara

Lobster Puff Pastry - Fish and Co in Santa Barbara

A whole table of japanese food from Kotobuki in Oakland

A+ Fresh squeezed orange juice from Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland

Macaroni and cheese (I suggest getting this! All types of different delicious cheese)

Chicken and waffles

BE MORE SPONTANEOUS

2011-04-18T13:45:00.000-07:00

That's what I say to myself after a failure day with people.

Also, for some reason, I always look like I'm a boring person in the lens of others. Why is that? Oh, I know why. Its because I am boring. I can't even force myself to be more exciting. I'm just scared.

I've been pretty good all my life. I never broke any rules, I never did anything bad... Is this what happens after all of that? I become a boring conservative person? I hope not. Well, even though I don't do "bad" things, I find lots of way to be exciting doing other stuff! I really really want to go indoor skydiving. How about that for a high!?

2011-04-15T02:15:00.000-07:00

Time is not important.

Happy Birthday My Darling :)

2011-04-12T23:23:00.000-07:00

People think it's weird we call each other darling, but I'd so rather sound like a corny old person than an annoying teenager using the word "babe". GROSS!

(Maybe next year will be even better?)

---

College is becoming so overwhelming.

I thought today would be fun

2011-04-11T20:20:00.001-07:00

But no. It's not

2011-04-06T01:39:00.001-07:00

I want to be publicly kissed.

Yes, I know this sounds very radical of me but I'm serious.

New Chapter?

2011-04-05T18:13:00.001-07:00

I just can't imagine.

^___^

2011-04-05T00:11:00.000-07:00

me: i still wonder

how it'd be like

if we met when we were kids

Allen: lol

i would take ur toy car away

and play it myself

me:

you don't even like cars

Allen: but i like youuu

my long thought process

2011-04-02T22:26:00.001-07:00

There’s apparently no use telling Davis how much I love there campus and how much of a convenience it would be to go to their school. After writing those two extremely long personal statements, I “thought” I was free. That was the end of writing the hardest two pieces of writing in my life.

But of course, as always, actually achieving what I want is NEVER easy. Today is also no exception; people say I always get what I want.

Fact is, I do. They think I get what I want easily but that’s apparently false. There are three occurrences in my life that I can tell you about that are great examples of getting what I want. I warn you though, these are quite lame.

2008 was the highest peak of my Jonas Brothers fandom and I somehow managed to complete the ultimate fan dream by not only scoring ground floor tickets, BUT ALSO, managing to enter and WIN a contest to meet them. Out of the thousands of fans who attended the concert, “I” was chosen. This came to me as such a shock because I “never” win anything.

The second occurrence is when I wanted to go to the Jay Chou World Tour concert in San Jose on New Year’s Eve. I knew about the concert long before it started airing on tv but was very sad when I discovered the hefty ticket prices. 128 dollars for the cheapest ticket. WHO WOULD PAY THAT KIND OF MONEY? Who even has that kind of money to spend on such horrible seats? After long consideration, I decided to find a way to get that money and purchase the tickets and once again somehow managed to sell many of my SAT booklets in a single hour making the perfect amount to attend the concert. Plus, I didn’t end up sitting in those horrible seats, we were ground level right next to the stage. I ALMOST TOUCHED HIS HAND, how amazing is that?

Last but not least, there is my dream school…UC Davis. Checking my admission status for that school was incredibly nerve wrecking. I prayed constantly throughout that day hoping my dad was wrong about me not getting accepted. How hard is it to prove your parents wrong? Instead, I wasn’t given a simple answer. I was actually not really given an answer at all.

At least I know Davis likes me. I like him too.

I got waitlisted and now, I’m sitting here once again trying to crack my head into writing a great 200 words.

If you didn't know

2011-03-29T22:42:00.000-07:00

My life is based on the movie, The Parent Trap. Yes, the young Lindsay Lohan was in this movie. When I was younger, I adored her in her movies. Despite all the bad news that has erupted in media about her and all the bad stuff she has done, I still really admire her. I think the media has a way of ruining great relationships, families and logic. I also think that having too much money and nothing useful to do with it is also harmful.

Lindsay Lohan is still a great actress. I wish I could look up to her the same way I did before.

If you've never watched The Parent Trap, WATCH IT! When it came out in 1998, I watched it 8times with my grandfather in the movie theatre and perhaps 50+ times in my lifetime. It's a classic!

The adventure, the romance, and THAT SOUNDTRACK. A great portion of the soundtrack will be played at my wedding. (Just a heads up) Songs like L.O.V.E by Nat King Cole, Every Time We Say Goodbye by Ray Charles, Never Let You Go by Bob Khaleel and Here Comes The Sun by the Beatles.

AHHHH <3

Daddy is home

2011-03-27T21:49:00.000-07:00

Know what that means?

SO IS MY CANON POWERSHOT S95! :)

Oh loooove.

Decided to take a picture of one of my favorite desk accents.

My favorite flower is a sunflower. I received this on Valentines day in 2009 from Yilun. The stem got wet because my sister thought it was a real flower and poured water into the bottle so I had to replace it with twine.

I love decorating my room with earthy looking stuff. (i.e. polaroid tree and candy tree earing holder)

I also felt like taking a picture of myself because I love my t-shirt/dress thingy that I got in Singapore--Also wanted to show you guys my lovely camera/case

Here's my toilet too..

Bad

2011-03-27T12:31:00.001-07:00

ha ha ha. I know, most people aren't very excited when they are pictured drinking or something but I'm going ballistic thinking it's so cool to have one of these photos.

alright..I'm not really drinking. My cheeks are pink because it's hot. I took one sip. Just one. That pizza in my hand is amazing :)

Optimistic

2011-03-25T00:25:00.000-07:00

Wish I could take pictures of all the wonderful things I've seen lately. This week has been so crazy! My life's work has finally been judged and my fate is determined!

And you know that post about my parents being right and me wanting them to be wrong? Hello, dream come true.

I didn't get accepted yet, but I will be at Davis soon. (Fingers crossed)

I got waitlisted.

At least there's hope!

For now though, I shall be accepting my admission to UC Santa Barbara. That pretty pretty school over there in SOCAL.

DAVIS! I WILL CONQUER YOU!

2011-03-24T19:05:00.001-07:00

2011-03-22T23:29:00.001-07:00

This is only a fairytale because I make it that way..

WILL LEARN TO BE FRUGAL

2011-03-22T18:34:00.001-07:00

Proving them wrong.

2011-03-22T18:24:00.001-07:00

All my life, my parents have been right about nearly EVERYTHING. From choosing the right dress, the right instrument, the right sport..and now..the colleges I'd be accepted to.

BUT NO, I'm not trying to prove you wrong this time. I just want to be right, because I just want to be :(

I really reaaaally want to go to this school. Oh God, please let us in :( --- Us as in Yilun and I.

:'(

Yesterday was nice, let's hope later, tomorrow and tomorrow are nice too.

I SAID PLEASE, I'll FLOSS DAILY, WASH DISHES.. oh goodness.

I've been working so hard for this all my life. JUST ONCE, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASEEEEEE!

I haven't run out of questions to ask but what will happen when I do?

2011-03-19T23:24:00.000-07:00

This world is so unexpected. I've technically never believed all the myths surrounding the end of the world at 2012 but there's something very eerie about the natural disasters lately. My economics teacher says we all think it's weird because they're all so close to each other. That is true, I guess but can anyone really explain what's going on?

Our technology can only detect so much. Before the tsunami hit Tokyo, sirens went off but how long before it actually hit? A mere 30 seconds. Actually, 30 seconds is good enough to evacuate the house and relocate to safety but this just shows how much we don't know about our planet.

After watching so many movies about the world and life and what we're meant to do in this world...and those pretty quote pictures on tumblr, I really wonder. Are we all meant to do something with our lives? Is there a meaning to our lives? Is there such a thing as right or wrong? Is there a higher power? (Okay. I do believe there is a higher power) But, back to the right or wrong thing, it's really all in our own hands. We conform to society and it's rules. We listen to others, we accept their opinions, sometimes they sway their ways into our opinions.

I know I don't write very much on my blog but even through minimal writing, a lot of people have told me that they can see my character through these meager posts and pictures.

And since college letters are coming out it just makes me a tad bit...very..sad that if I do get rejected, and lets hope not, that these college admission readers never knew what they were missing. They never really knew me. The just know what I've shown through my personal statements, my achievements and my choices.

But..I know from the bottom of my heart, as corny as this sounds, that i do belong in a great college. I belong in college. I know for a fact that I will do great things. We all do/will some way or another.

I wish they could just open my mind and take a look at all the things I think about.

I can assure them they wouldn't be bored.

Well, I'm home now.

2011-03-10T04:17:00.000-08:00

You know how people always like to say "There's no place like home" after a long trip? I suppose there is no place like home...After being in Singapore, that little dot on the map, being surrounded by little asians like myself, congested yet organized roads, good food, small vendors living in a flat, realizing there are only about 4 mrt (our bart) lines that circulate all of Singapore, and being told that I could get from one end to the other with a near empty tank of gas, I've realized something. AMERICA IS SO BIG. so so so big. I don't know why I think it's so big. Even when everything is squished together, they're vast things squished together. It must be all the vacant land. Those hills.

Anyhow, I'm not glad to be home from my mini vacation. Who would be? I'd also like to say that I'm struggling with jet lag at this moment, hence the 4.21 am blog post, however, I'm enjoying it. I love the idea of sleeping early and waking up early. (especially before everyone else) I feel incredibly rejuvenated. More than I ever am on a regular school day.

I miss Singapore SOO MUCH right now. I miss the people - Shixian, Marcus, Chelsie, Beaumont, Bird, Zifeng,Dominic, my auntie Ka yi and my whole family. I miss the food. Ohh the glorious food. EVERYTHING IN SINGAPORE TASTES GOOD. Here in America we have to actually SEARCH for good food to have good food :'''( sadness.

I also miss strolling around with Marcus pronouncing the name GONG CHA in an obnoxious way on the streets. ahahahaha

It was a good trip. I hope to go back but unfortunately, like I've been telling everyone else, I have run out of mileage and I refuse to pay for a ticket.

Oh... and also that darn camera I left in Singapore. My baby :(

Taking a picture with the no pictures sign

My first ever attendance at my grandmother's birthday party

My family <3

As scary as this is to have on my blog... We went to an art museum. This is pretty funny

Ashley wearing my old two piece :P so cute

I WANT A SEGWAY

Chelsie is always so photogenic. I take the best photos of her

James and Grace's wedding. The occasion I flew over a thousand miles to be at.

These two boys, look alike. What do you think?

I love these type of rides. I'm timid but I think i'm a secret adrenaline junkie. As long as I'm safe, I enjoy dangling in the air.

Only in Singapore.

Highlights of my past week in Singapore

2011-02-28T07:05:00.000-08:00

Aside from the three gigantic mosquito bites I discovered on my shoulder, Singapore has been great!

If you're wondering why I'm strangely in Singapore when it's not even summer, it's because I'm here to attend my "old" cousin's wedding. lol. He's been dating his girlfriend for a decade now and they're finally tying the knot. It's interesting how couples can date for so long and still not be married. Such commitment! :)

Are you ready for a slew of pictures? I was thinking about describing each day in little paragraphs but decided it would take way too long.

Mommy and Ashley at SFO airport before taking off

Soaring above the clouds

This is Elephant's first trip

A sleepy Ashley using my pink piggy bean thingy (forgot the name..Neck rest?)

We never leave Narita airport without eating udon. The broth here is just apparently better

While waiting for the ipad to charge

I sat in a massage chair watched the sunset

7 Hours later!

Beaumont and Dog came to the airport to fetch me :) With Shixian and my family

My first day in Singapore. Second meal of the trip

The matching weirdos took me out

Cheesy Chicken Bake with rice

Delicious clam chowder soup

Bread. Just Bread

Cabonara? spaghetti

What I came for! Their rose macarons <3

Salted Caramel

My favorite rose macaron in THE WORLD. For now

My makeover at Bobby Brown

Beauty Advisor

:P I wanted to look like a princess but I look like a flight attendant! lol

The XINYU marathon--

Playing around outside

Chami cooked dinner today. Yummy Korean food! :)

Daddy and Tommy. That black shirt makes him look slim, doesn't it?

Eating famous shrimp noodles :P

yumm

Mommy and I in Haji Lane

Nice photo spot ^___^

So colorful!

tako tako tako

Ion's food court is amazing

Le Chien

home made milk tea

ROTI PRATA. <3

Starbucks is expensive here =___=

Mango Sago

Vroom Vroom

My first time on the top of a double decker bus!

Shixian and I's favorite snack store

SEAWEED FLAVORED SHAKER FRIES

Next up! Yummy pizza

Timbre. A really cool hangout spot with delicious pizza hidden within town

Strawberry Daiquiri. Don't worry guys. It's nonalcoholic! Alcohol really tastes gross.

"Mister Universe" is weird.

BBQ pizza

Walrus in disguise

Royce Nama Chocolate. Chocolate ganache sprinkled with cocoa! My addiction

Munch Munch

Wanton Doodle exhibition

Matching

free food

Toilet paper art?

Kitty!

I really want to customize an umbrella

rabbits rabbits!

cutely bottled juice

Iluma

Touch!

Singapore's cool library!

FIN.

Until next time? Hopefully this wasn't boring..As you can see. I had a lot to show and cover.

Valentines Day 2011

2011-02-13T23:44:00.000-08:00

I'M THE MOST ROMANTIC PERSON I KNOW and sometimes (most of the time) I'm probably the hardest person to please. I have super high expectations and sometimes I wonder if guys are stupid because they don't know what you're thinking but I have come to a reasonable conclusion, it's not that easy to be romantic.

Valentines day is the day girls/guys get to test their partners romantic abilities. Most guys go for the easy route - grocery store roses and boxes of chocolates. But is it really that easy? No. Some guys don't even buy flowers. Why? I have no idea.. But it really also depends on what kind of bouquet arrangement and what type of chocolate too. I really despise people who just buy the first item that seems adequate. (Maybe I'm being a little too harsh)

Whatever though.

I've been daydreaming about valentines day for a while now. I believe it started in december. I'm crazy. At first, it was just me holding flowers. Eventually, I ended up with a never-ending movie in my mind of myself wearing a pretty dress skipping around San Fransisco with dozens of red heart balloons in one hand, flowers in the other and a large grin right across my face.

If you're wondering if that came out to be reality. It didn't. BUT THAT'S ALRIGHT. Day dreaming about it was fun and made me very happy. Here is what really went down.

I'm not entirely sure if guys are supposed to plan vday dates but I have realized after many trials and errors that I am superior at planning and therefore do not mind planning. (so that I'm not sad with broken expectations.) Anyhow, I really didn't know what we should do this VDAY. We usually like to run around shopping, eating pretty food, and acting like rich kids with all our chinese new year money. That is how we spent it though, it was just a matter of "where"? We chose to go to the Ferry Building since they were having a Vday extravaganza with food and gifts and all that other pretty stuff that's always there. The place was jam packed with people. Yilun finds it amazing how so many people are willing to spend lots of money on such tiny food. I notice that he's never very impressed with my food selections because despite their appearance, they are all very pricy and small. Doesn't fit his big appetite.

This store was no exception. This is Miette. A great little candy store that sells vintage treats, macarons and cake.

We bought two macarons. Grapefruit for him and rose for me.

Next stop. Blue bottle coffee. I've heard lots of good reviews about this place especially on their iced coffee.

While waiting in a ridiculously long line, I spotted some ground coffee and decided to buy a bag for my dad who is a coffeholic.

Hayes Valley is one of their top sellers

We also decided to buy two carmelized belgian waffles

While devouring our hot belgian waffles and coffee Yilun handed me my Valentines day present.

^________^ happy girl

Meanwhile..after hours of shopping and strolling around in very very VERY uncomfortable heels we spotted this heart in union square with Yoda

I look awkward.

Sat in Urban for a while waiting for Yiwun. Lots of shopping bags :)

He also bought me a fish shaped flute called an Isoka from a street vendor. Her name is Lola

dinner came by and I just couldn't stand it any longer so I purchased these Minnetonka moccasins

We ate at our favorite japanese restaurant

This is a pelican egg. It's meant to be cracked, stirred into a sauce and poured over cold soba. Never knew that! yummy

THIS DAY COULD'VE BEEN PERFECT BUT YILUN CHOU RUINED IT AND BROUGHT ME TO WATCH "THE ROOMMATE" ....

stupid scary movies!

Fin!

Stay tuned though. Tomorrow is still Vday.

I know this is unrealistic but I honestly wish life was this blissful

2011-02-10T23:26:00.000-08:00

2011-02-10T22:27:00.001-08:00

Tomorrow, I will treat you the way you treat me.

What I am currently doing at the moment

2011-02-10T01:19:00.000-08:00

TRINKY

2011-02-07T22:02:00.001-08:00

My sister received a trinky for her birthday and we finally decided to open it up and create our own vinyl kitty. My sister is a genius when it comes to color coordination and I just like to draw.

I chose to draw a kitty in a striped bathing suit wearing a mask (goggle).

My first pair of heels.

2011-02-02T20:50:00.000-08:00

I've been hiding from anything girly for a big portion of my life. High heels and makeup of any kind are the big ones. Now that I'm seventeen and following fashion blogs has become one of my daily habits, I am officially fascinated with this girl stuff. It's really interesting how a little makeup can change a person's whole appearance and how a beautiful pair of high heels can boost your confidence.

Nonetheless, despite my sudden fascination for makeup and heels, it still takes me approximately 5 minutes to apply eyeliner incorrectly and ironically, I can run better than I can walk in heels.

My mother bought me these Jessica Simpson heels today. I really like them! I can already vision my future shoe rack. (It'll be filled with lovely shoes. I swear!)

I know what you're thinking Shixian. "Nicole is growing up." Yes. I hope so! haha

Jay Chou Concert 2010-2011 New Years Eve

2011-01-30T22:34:00.001-08:00

Hello Guys!

I know this post is a little late. But anyway, I noticed that I'm a very ironic person. I like to spend my afternoon's and early mornings (12 a.m. and beyond) surfing the web reading blogs and I get very frustrated when I have nothing to read and my favorite blogs (Benson, Seaofshoes, Karen, or Blushing Ambition) are not updated but I don't even tend my own blog and I seem to like leaving it un-updated for a very long time. For that I apologize. I know I have before but I really am apologetic. I really wonder how a person with so much time on their hands (or thinks she has a lot of time on her hands) can not have time to blog! How is it possible that I can spend hours doing absolutely nothing?

gotta snap out of this habit.

Lets get down to business. This is how I spent my new years eve.

I would like to start this post with a gorgeous picture of Yilun's feet. No reasons really.

Before arriving at the HP Pavilion for Jay Chou's concert, we stopped by at Benson's friend Cody's family's restaurant - Harbor Fish and Chips.

The menus are quite adorable.

I really admire people who can draw adorable simple pictures and I've always found the simplest pictures the hardest to copy. For example Hello Kitty's head. Looks simple enough..A bow, an oval, two ears, two eyes, whiskers, and a nose. So many things can go wrong because there is so much space to mess up.

After eating all this fried food I really thought I wouldn't be hungry at the concert but boy was I wrong. I was still craving french fries and caved into buying garlic fries.

The line wasn't very long when we arrived, but after 20 minutes or so, the line grew immensely. Asians are so precise. Unlike american fans at Jonas Brother concerts they arrive exactly when the doors open to waste no time.

Yilun and I bought the cheapest seats in the house. But even so, those tickets left major holes in our wallets. I sold SAT books to get here. We initially sat on the second floor far far away from the stage and Joey/Cody let us borrow their binoculars.

far far far away

But thanks to Benson's genius plan we moved ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STAGE.

Amazing?! YES.

The show did not start until 9 after.

This was my favorite part of the show.

Lots of great songs sang in that box.

Jay Chou was a gigantic part of my childhood. I listened to his songs and thought of my future love life, studied for tests, and embraced the inner asian side of myself. A decade has passed and he is still producing great soothing music.

His cool piano

counting down to new years eve 2 minutes late. Silly Jay Chou got too caught up in his song =_=

Soon after the clock struck 12 I sensed the concert coming to an end and was sad that I was this close to Jay Chou and wouldn't get to meet him or even touch his hands.

My chances of getting this close to him was so slim but somehow Michelle and I got down to the floor just in time for me to snap an amazing picture of him.

And that was it! I didn't buy any souvenirs because I thought the shirts were ugly and overpriced. I PICKED UP SOME confetti and brought it home though. :)

Getting things in order.

2011-01-12T20:57:00.000-08:00

I should not have time to blog since it is now the end of semester and so many missing assignments are rolling around urging me to finish them.

I make lists a lot and I'm a huge fan of post-its but these lists don't seem to be very effective when I don't even follow them!

Things I should do:

- Finish my supplement it is way over-do. The deadline was last week!

- Journalism weekly multimedia assignment

- Edit Hamlet Essay

- Do Calculus for once

- Get cracking on my news article spotlighting the new teacher health grant

- Complete Gov Notes for Chapter 12

- Invisible man Questions/logs - Even though my grade won't change..

- Sleep

Things I would rather be doing.

- Working on my plushie

- Starting a new Korean drama

- Working on my auntie's blog

- Taking pictures of macrons

- Making flashcards for AP Gov

///On the bright side, MY SKIN LOOKS A LOT HEALTHIER now that I am a Kiehls user!//

Poor Yilun

2011-01-10T21:24:00.001-08:00

At least the cinnamon roll was delicious

NEW YEARS RESOLUTION : #1 Practice Chinese

2011-01-02T02:50:00.000-08:00

By singing to Jay Chou's new song?

Excuse my stuttering and horrible accent. I sound more chinese when I'm singing right?

2010-12-30T16:16:00.001-08:00

I need to get a job so my parents don't have to pay for the useless stuff I buy. :(

Hello World I am going to the Jay Chou Concert!!!!! WOOOOOOO

2010-12-30T01:21:00.000-08:00

Yes. I made 91 dollars in a few hours. (NO! NOT BY SELLING MYSELF LIKE HALEY SUGGESTED! I sold my SAT books like a decent person!!!)

JAY CHOU

2010-12-28T21:39:00.000-08:00

AS BAD AS I FEEL FOR SPENDING SO MUCH MONEY THESE PAST WEEKS I REALLY REALLY..I MUST GO TO THE JAY CHOU CONCERT

Jay Chou was THE EPITOME of m childhood. Okay not epitome but he was a huge part of it. His songs were so soothing even when I couldn't understand what he was saying when he spoke so fast! BUT IT WAS NICE.

oh come on! I wanna gooooooooo............

$114 dollars PLEASE FALL OUT OF THE SKY. PLEASE!

Christmas

2010-12-27T00:29:00.000-08:00

This year, I really didn't expect anything spectacular but my parents/auntie gave me a macbook pro (for college) and my sister received an iPad. Lots and lots of gadgets!

Someone should hit me because I'm being incredibly lame at this moment. I just received a mac book pro but I'm still using my dell. I know it's stupid but for some reason I feel like I'm not yet ready to migrate! All my documents are still in this computer. The few shortcuts I know on the PC I can't do on the mac.

Someone teach me? PLEASE?

I HAVE SO MUCH STUFF TO UPDATE

2010-12-13T21:10:00.000-08:00

After losing "blogging momentum" for the past few weeks, I've become extremely lazy.

Winter break is coming though so expect a VERY long update.

ONE MORE DAY TILL FREEDOM!!!

2010-12-03T15:51:00.000-08:00

HELLO WORLD. I'M FREE.

2010-11-30T16:45:00.000-08:00

2010-11-26T17:43:00.001-08:00

There's something about personal statements that really makes me mad. My apparent creativity with use of words has toned down. I was once too complex. Now I am too simple.

I am also unhappy for not being able to shop on black friday.

pumpkin pie + sweet potato pie + apple pie = THANKSGIVING

2010-11-25T21:38:00.000-08:00

2 out of ∞

2010-11-25T00:31:00.000-08:00

Ghiradelli Peppermint Bark Chocolate PLEASEEEE!!! :(

2010-11-23T19:57:00.000-08:00

It's becoming really sad that I cannot drive.

Fresh Air.

2010-11-23T00:23:00.000-08:00

Some nice scenery, fresh air, and a steaming cup of hot chocolate would be GREAT right now.

I know I know. I've said this too many times in the past few days. For anyone who doesn't know. College apps are due in less than a week if you don't want to be a part of the annual server crash. And guess what guys? I'm screwed! Okay, hopefully not. As much as I would like to be over with this stuff and get on with my life, stuff myself with my mother's mashed potatoes on thanksgiving, eat dozens of miniature turkey sandwiches in perfectly toasted rolls, go shopping and celebrate my 2 year anniversary with Yilun I just can't. For now at least. My industrial design teacher at the Academy of Art this summer told us that we can trick our minds into doing things that we cannot do otherwise like writers block or a creative block?

I'm trying that but talking to myself isn't good. Man. I can't even trick myself.

Thanks to everyone who spent valuable time helping me come up with ideas. I hope to do you and myself proud.

I deserve this, right?

14 years of education is being put on the line!!!

I've been jotting down possible ideas and notes for my essays in this whimsical little book.

Wish I could enjoy this right now.

When you have no inspiration...

2010-11-21T18:46:00.000-08:00

Go Shopping?

I've wanted rainboots for the past 3 years but never bought any.

My mom finally bought me Hunter rain boots today! (Contrary to popular belief, they are not "bop" shoes. Or at least I hope not because that would make them so...Forget it. I don't care. They're lovely shoes and will last a life time with the proper care! Totally worth it.)

I CAN DO IT!!!!!

2010-11-21T01:33:00.001-08:00

Why do I constantly find myself checking my Facebook page every few moments?

Facebook isn't important. What's important is getting this essay done.

There are bountiful subjects and ideas I could easily touch upon but the fact that there's a word limit and that each individual in the admissions office will spend approximately 2 to 3 minutes on these mere paragraphs make everything all the more frightening.

In times like this, I fear pimples.

What do I do now?

2010-11-17T21:08:00.000-08:00

Is this how creativity feels like?

When you realize you've grasped something so well it has become an art form? When what was once fun and spontaneous is now frustrating? When you can't find peace in your mind because all your ideas are bouncing around and none of them seem to make sense?

When you find yourself critiquing every minuscule detail of your project?

IF THAT'S HOW CREATIVITY FEELS LIKE. THEN YOU SUCK CREATIVITY.

I wish I could clean my ideas up and organize them.

A night on the bay

2010-11-17T00:21:00.001-08:00

Here's a glimpse of my senior boat cruise!

Nandy Bear

2010-11-17T00:16:00.000-08:00

I recently bought my niece her first ugly doll. (I feel old just typing that sentence) His name is Nandy Bear. He loves hugs and kisses, he's bright yellow so she'll never lose him, he's big, and he's square. Perfect for babies!

Her pretty mommy looks like a teenager in this picture. My daddy is holding her in this picture on his most recent business trip to Shanghai and Singapore.

Yesterday..

2010-11-17T00:09:00.000-08:00

While waiting for my boyfriend to get ready for bed so we can talk on the phone before hitting the hay, I decided to blog.

You know what blog? I've realized something. You've been good to me. There's something about you that makes me feel happy and relieved when something is wrong. Or maybe that's just how this generation these days. We like to leave subliminal messages of our lives everywhere on the web so people can guess what's wrong. Oh we must think we're so cool.

But in all honestly. I love you blog because unlike those paper journals I'm in love with but never complete and always end up ripping up, you've been here for me and I have not stopped using you for the past 3 years.

One day I really hope to look back on all this thinking wow I had a great childhood. Yes?

Speaking of my childhood, it's ALMOST OVER! Once I walk across that stage and graduate from high school and turn 18 and become legal and go to college and move away from home and live by myself and do my own laundry and AHHHHHHH

But for now. I'll stop thinking about how much I'm going to despise growing up and acknowledge the fact that I still have a few months left.

Goodness my little sister is so lucky to be eight. All she has to do is go to school, learn fun things, color, play games and watch silly cartoons.

Those were the days.

college college college

2010-11-15T17:20:00.001-08:00

Years from now there will be bigger things to worry about but for now, this is my life.

Who said being a senior is fun?!

2010-11-15T00:05:00.001-08:00

I admit it!

I'm trying to run away from this essay and every time I try to write it I freak out.

Going to face it. TOMORROW. hehe because i guess I can't stand it and I'm sick and I'm tired and I'm...

man I am weak!

paper projects!

2010-11-11T21:03:00.000-08:00

A few days ago, I had this urge to put a vintage frame on my wall but had no luck finding one in the garage so I decided to draw my own. And then, I had an idea. Although there isn't really a point to this project besides that it would be very cool, what if I brought the frame wherever I went taking pictures with myself in it wherever I was. Lets say SF! Now picture that in your head? Cool? Yes? No?

It got quite positive feedback as I walked up to the swim center carrying it on my shoulder.

It's not finished yet :P There is a bare spot in the bottom right corner.

Pastels are my new favorite medium!

Multicolored waves and a golden whale?

2010-11-11T14:19:00.001-08:00

Is it just me or is High School speeding by too fast?

My Toes Are Cold

2010-11-10T20:41:00.000-08:00

And while everyone is busy doing something fun and exciting, I'm sitting here with nothing but homework and nothing to do.

Oh Personal Statement! I really really want to write you and I know that when you're completed I'll love you forever and perhaps the people reading you will love you too! But right now, it's just too hard to complete you. You have to be perfection. You just have to be.

2010-11-08T20:09:00.001-08:00

Aside from the extra hour of sleep, day light savings really sucks!

Yesterday, I felt tired all day. Today, I'm not tired but I feel slow. I didn't even take a nap! MAYBE JUST MAYBE, sleeping late is a good thing.

Maybe sleeping at 10 30 sucks.

Maybe I'm freaking out about nothing.

SHIBA INUS!

2010-11-07T11:09:00.000-08:00

Yilun and I's future doggie! :) I know I said I loved Akitas before but Shiba Inus are quite similar to them! Except they are smaller :P

Change - Facial Products

2010-11-07T10:34:00.000-08:00

I've always had pretty oily/dry skin

I've had oily/dry skin pretty much since middle school and have tried various facial products to help me with moisturizing and cleansing my face. Most of them work in the beginning but end up becoming useless over time.

Yesterday after Sat's my family and I visited 4th St. in Berkeley and I bought new products from Kiehls.

I purchased a small bottle of moisturizer to try the brand out first.

In return they gave me 5 different samples of other products like a cleanser, shaving cream(Which this hairless girl doesn't need), toner, more moisturizer, and a facial mask.

Results in a few days!

blah blah blah what I do to get accepted into college

2010-11-06T20:38:00.001-07:00

This morning I gallantly arrived at El Cerrito High approximately at 8 am with my bangs swept back by a green headband and my heart pounding with anxiety.

As I ran up the stair case and found myself in the familiar round about near the school library directing us towards our designated class rooms, I walked past a few familiar faces and entered a chilly class room.

Sat Subject tests AGAIN.

sad nicole.

Updates

2010-11-01T20:16:00.000-07:00

Now that the first quarter has ended I am completely relieved.. WELL almost! At least until I get subject test, personal statements, and apps finished.

Still in the process of writing those 2 darn essays. I've already written about 5 unfinished drafts. How sad is that?

Anyhow, here are some things that have been happening lately

First off. A girl from DeAnza High School won a contest on a radio station for Big Time Rush (That Nickelodean Band) to come to their school and perform. Since their school is renovating their gym and everything at the moment, our school happily obliged for them to use our gym.

Seniors from our school were SUPPOSED to be allowed to attend the concert but they thought it'd be more age appropriate if 8th graders went instead. And so they did.

BUT, I swore when I found out about the concert that somehow I would get in!

And, while I was freaking out in third period Calculus trying to figure out ways to get in aside from sneaking in or claiming I'm an eighth grader, my friend Stephanie came up with a brilliant idea.

And guess what guys?! MY CANON POWER SHOT S 95 SAVED THE DAY! Since I'm part of journalism, many of my journalism friends were attending the concert to take pictures and report but the one thing they were missing was a video recorder. And guess who just happened to have a Superb camera with excellent High Definition Video!??

me me me me me!

I ended up having THE BEST seat (or rather spot since I was standing the whole time) in the house.(sans having the speakers blasting right next to my ears)

Carlos!

ME AND CARLOS! haha

This is James. I unfortunately did not have enough space to take pictures of BTR since I was filming most of the time and I am also very lazy to find it on our school website. But here's a link to the video I made! (okay nevermind. It has been removed because it was soo last week :( )

but here's the URL to our school's online news paper. http://www.arkenews.net/archives/484

In order to get their attention at the autograph session I had them sign my taco

From Right to left : Kendal, James, and Carlos

Logan <3

I felt a bit sad afterwards having them sign my taco was the only way to get their attention and it wasn't a taco anymore after they signed it :(

So I searched up the internet and found that nail polish remover has a key ingredient that has the ability to remove things like Sharpie stains, ACETONE.

Yes, stupid I know. But I really like my taco

-- Last Tennis Game Against Alameda

Half way through our last match against Alameda, it started to rain. No, it wasn't pouring cats and dogs or anything but it was drizzling. So we had no choice but to cancel the game until further notice.

Stephanie

I look like a kid.

Kimmy brought delicious icecream sandwiches from Luckys

Terilyn enjoying the treat

Pretty Erinn and Beilul brought snacks to have a little picnic on the grass while watching the game. They even had a mat! So prepared.

--Mini Photoshoot With My Auntie (Because she supposedly believes I can take pretty pictures of people when all anyone has ever complimented me on was my pictures of food)

-- Halloween

Did you know that in some states/cities teenagers are banned from trick-or-treating? GOODNESS, this world is crazy! The only thing fun about Halloween is trick-or-treating :(

We went anyways.

Yilun and I were supposed to have adorable matching werewolf costumes but PB Teens sold out at the last moment..

So I became a bat with my new poncho and he became Harry Potter (Even though he is wearing a Slytherin robe! haha) with the help of my robe from 5 years ago which he surprisingly fits.

Amanda was a Japanese school girl again

Ryan was an old man. haha

(WILL UPLOAD VIDEO LATER!)

----- LUNCH

Some type of creamy dish with chicken and bread crumbs. YUM? yes!

Corn bread

My little sister is cute!

PS: GO GIANTS! WE WON THE WORLD SERIES! Finally something to be excited and proud of.

The best.

2010-10-25T19:31:00.000-07:00

On Saturday morning as my sister and I slept like logs while my parents jollied off to get the car fixed and brought us back the most delicious chicken sandwich in the world!!!

Oh, and I redesigned my wall.

This picture is strangely getting a lot of attention on fb lol.

Is it humanly possible for a person who cannot clearly communicate with you be the only soul in the world who truly understands you?

2010-10-25T19:29:00.000-07:00

Hello Cloudy Days..

2010-10-25T19:23:00.001-07:00

I highly dislike the smell of Chinese medicine. I'm getting dizzy as time passes and it fills my room more and more. Nonetheless, I'm currently happily listening to Taylor Swift's new album. It's quite depressing! At least life is happy for now...

If I don't buckle up and write that personal statement in the best way I can everything is going down. There's no time left to full around :( Life is coming and it's going to hit me fast.

Today is our 23rd month-aversary. Next month will be 2 years but will we have time to celebrate when we'll be stressing out about college apps?!

I'm so scared. Does anyone in the world understand me? The feeling is excruciating.

I pray the emotions arrive soon... :(

-----

*Wants to slow dance in the streets.

IF FOUND ANYWHERE, PLEASE LINK ME.

2010-10-18T21:40:00.000-07:00

I'm such a brat. I'm so used to having everything ready for me to buy. I'M FREAKING OUT!!!!!

Cool Stuff!

2010-10-18T19:21:00.000-07:00

Yesterday's dinner. Fried Chicken. Yes, I did take a bite out of one.

cucumbers, scrambled egg, chili and coconut rice. a Malaysian dish called nasi loma.

multicolored macarons from Paulette

My new pouch from Yilun's sister Bae. Her name is Minka!

Tube packaging from TIZ. I love unnecessary packaging! (This is probably why I was so fascinated with Japan)

My Fresh Idea popcorn shirt :) Unfortunately, the dream like you mean it shirt got sold out :( Geez, too many size small people in this world.

My new caplet/poncho from AE came in

Yesterday was the first time it rained in months! Took out the toe socks I bought in Japan. They actually made my feet feel colder since they weren't bunched together in a single place.

Pink Strawberry Popcorn

My Polaroid tree in the making

Fresh Macarons my auntie made.

2010-10-17T21:30:00.001-07:00

I don't want to be mad at you but I am. I'm also sad.

I just can't stop!

2010-10-16T22:26:00.001-07:00

These are too pretty NOT to post!

Lovely surprise again from my mom. I wonder what her motive is. Buying me all these treats suddenly. Did I do something right?

Ashley

2010-10-15T19:23:00.000-07:00

My little eight year old sister in her own little world.

Lucky's flowers sure don't look like these!

2010-10-15T01:53:00.000-07:00

Our Brunch

2010-10-13T18:53:00.000-07:00

Yilun came over in the afternoon and we were starving! So we decided to make each other brunch.

He wanted to eat macaroni and cheese over rice..

I made him 2 grilled cheese sandwiches and he made me macaroni. We topped it off with milk.

On a happy note...

2010-10-13T18:44:00.001-07:00

My mommy bought me macarons today from Miette, a cute little patisserie located in the Embarcadero Ferry Building. They sell a variety of old fashioned candy, delicious macarons and cupcakes.

I forgot to thaw my macarons before eating them :( But it's okay. Still yummy

I can't get enough of how cute these boxes are!

So simple. So classy.

rose! My favorite

Eating facts

2010-10-12T12:05:00.000-07:00

"How much do you weigh? Like, 90 pounds? You look anorexic"

"Actually, 89. I've been the same weight for three years now and no, I am not anorexic, I just have a very small body and a high metabolism. I have a tummy!"

Each year I am taunted with name calling and anorexic seems to have hit its high this year. I'm not sure why and I'm not sure how, but I have always been this small. I don't try to be and I'm not on a diet. I eat as much as I can and I stop when I'm full. Is it a crime to have a small stomach?

I do admit that I do have strange eating habits, or so I'm told but I'm healthy and that's all that matters right?

According to my research on WebMd.com I may have found the cause of my constant weight. A few prominent eating characteristics I have include eating a snack every few hours and eating very slowly.

During weekdays, I like to pack extra snacks to much on throughout the day. Fruits like grapes and apricots, lightly salted chips and sandwiches are a must. According to Nutrition.com.sg, snacking can either help or hurt your diet depending on what one chooses to eat. Fruits and veggies are obviously great snackage because they help to fuel your body with energy and its necessary vitamins each day. It is also proven that individuals with tiny appetites like me, may not receive the energy they need with only three meals a day. Snacks supplement my meals.

Unlike individuals who gobble their food fast, when one eats slowly they consume less calories because it allows their brains to register that they are full and to halt at the right time. Also, eating slower leads to better chewing and better digestion. Better chewing in your mouth means less work for your tummy and happy eating.

By incorporating these characteristics into your daily diet, losing weight or keeping your current weight shouldn't be a problem.

Today was an exception

2010-10-12T11:58:00.000-07:00

and I was greeted with her curious brown eyes.

p.s. I hate how I can't just write adequately. I have to think for such a long time, scramble my words, check them over and then check them again...