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Saturday, 14 April 2007

A Year of Firsts

Well, it has been a long time since I updated, so I might as well give an update.

First off, it looks like Ronny had a good point. Life does get better when you turn 23. It's been pretty good so far, and I've been enjoying life a lot more. A few bad things, but mostly good. I went to Seattle for the first time in March with Mel (if you want to see the trip, go to Mel's xanga... my camera broke. ) It's good to get away from your surroundings every so often and experience something new. I know I've never walked so much hills in my life! But here's a quick run through of the good things going on:

1. I got a promotion! I work in the same company as always, but I am now an operational business analyst. I have to primary run reports and clean ups to our main system. I also have to support users who use the system to service customer accounts. Pretty bad because I've never had to service customer's accounts, so it's definitely been challenging. I've made some new friends at work and realized that some of them know people I knew in high school and college. Pretty interesting, no?

2. I bought a car!! It's my first car and it's in my name! It's a baby blue Mazda3 with some pretty nice features. Still pretty basic, but it's my first car and I really like it so far. I just got it recently, so I haven't really taken it anywhere. Maybe I'll drive it up to Dallas (unless someone else drives me up there. ) I haven't take a picture yet, but I will try to post it some time soon.

3. I got into my first accident....BOOO!!! Not that much damage to the car, but it still sucks to have it on my record and have my insurance go up.

4. I went to my first comedy show ever! It was pretty interesting. The hostess was funny, the opening guy was hilarious, and the main act was pretty funny. His name was Henry Cho and he was a Korean who grew up in Tennessee. Interesting childhood and family, no? And he can't be a BAM (Bitter Asian Male) because he married a Caucasian female. LOL

5. And last, but not least, I am no longer single. To some of you, you've already met or seen him, but for some of you, you haven't met my boyfriend yet. His name is Rey, and we've been going out for a few months now. He's my first boyfriend, and I think he's a pretty awesome guy to have as a first boyfriend. I can't participate and have a "Boys suck!" mentality anymore. LOL But I'll still help and listen to you ladies if you need someone!

~Very Happy Yum Yum

Saturday, 13 January 2007

Nice song

I just heard this song on Music Choice. I really liked the song

How to Touch a Girl - JoJo

mmm


I think I could like you
I already do
feelings can grow but
they can go away too
you're takin my hand
lookin into my eyes
don't be in a rush to
get me tonight

feel somethin happenin
could this be a spark?
to satisfy me baby
gotta satisfy my heart

CHORUS:
do you know how to touch a girl?
if you want me so much
first I have to know
are you thoughtful and kind?
do you care what's on my mind?
or am I just for show?
you'll go far in this world
if you know how to touch a girl

do you know how to touch, know how to touch a girl?
do you know how to touch, know how to touch a girl?

I think I could like you
but I keep holding back
cause I can't seem to tell
if you're fiction or fact
show me you can laugh
show me you can cry
show me who you really are
[ these lyrics found on http://www.completealbumlyrics.com ]
deep down inside

do you feel somethin happenin?
could this be for real?
I don't know right now but tonight we'll reveal

CHORUS

bring me some flowers
conversation for hours
to see if we really connect
and baby if we do
ooh i'll be givin all my love to you
ohh

CHORUS

do you know how to touch, know how to touch a girl? (yeah, yeah)
do you know how to touch, know how to touch a girl?

you'll go far in this world
if you know how to touch a girl

Sunday, 07 January 2007

Resolutions

Resolutions are a funny thing, aren't they? Most people make them at the beginning of the year and not even a week later most people break those resolutions. It's not for a lack of trying, but maybe it's because people lack the resolve or discipline to carry out their resolutions. I'm not saying don't make resolutions, because it's always a good thing to look at a new opportunity and set some goals. We shouldn't beat ourselves up if we don't achieve our goals in the end, but neither should we be so nonchalant. We should strive for realistic goals that push our limits, but not so far that they're completely unattainable. Now what's considered realistic versus unrealistic, I'm not sure, but I want to believe that resolutions help all of us become better people, not make us realize that we're completely unfocused or lackadaisical.

This year my resolutions are few, but I think they will definitely be a challenge. They're not ones I can fail easily, but they're also ones I cannot achieve easily either.

1. Read 12 books this year. For those of you that know me, I hardly ever have time, but I think it's not so much I don't have time, but I don't make time for myself. Well, I don't have time for myself, but that's because I spend soo much time doing stuff for other people and events that I don't really take time out to just sit there and read, watch, vegetate, etc.

2. Maintain a positive perspective for myself. If someone ever needs a cheerleader, I'm that person. Even when I'm not even sure what the outcome will be, I try to stay positive for other people. Now, when it comes to myself....well, that's a different story. But maybe that's part of the problem I've had in past years. I will try to keep going for myself, and to be hopeful that everything will turn out okay.

3. Stop running around like a chicken without its head. Hahahaha this will definitely be a challenge. It seems like I stress other people out because I'm stressed and they end up worrying about me. So instead of adding grease to the fire, maybe I should learn to add water or even ice, so I can assess the situations better. Worry about the things that really matter at the moment, and work step by step. Instead of jumping from point A to point J to point R and back to point B.....

Well, here's to a new year full of new opportunities. Man...in a month, Lunar New Year starts, and it's the Year of the Pig... At least I have a red bracelet and earrings to wear.

~ Yum Yum

Friday, 22 December 2006

Currently Listening
Christmas In The City
By Stephen Kummer Trio
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When you make a wish...

you should supposedly keep it a secret so that it will come true. Well, considering the fact that the upcoming wish list mostly has stuff that will probably NEVER come true, well... might as well share it. Who knows, maybe a miracle might happen.    But this is my third year doing this wish list, and while most of it is the same thing as every year, I am trying to vary it up a little bit. Thanks for getting me into this tradition, Cressy!

Also, a quick plug: If you plan on getting me anything, please consult the lovely Cressy because she's afraid you might get me the same thing. LOL

Wish List 2006
1.    World peace ^_^
2.   A white Christmas (maybe I should just go visit a northern state for Christmas ^o^)
3.    More time to do stuff
4.    A better paying job
5.    More time with my friends
6.    For Jacquie to get an internship in Dallas for next summer
7.    For Dy to move back to Dallas
8.    For me to get a job in Dallas, which will then make me move to Dallas (see 2 wishes in 1!)
9.    A great boyfriend for my sister
10. A great boyfriend for my ading Joanne
11. A great boyfriend for my ading Melissa
12. A great boyfriend for Ina
13. If not a boyfriend, no more weird stalkerish guys for Ina
14. To become roommates with Cressy again
15. My own restaurant
16. A cute guy on a certain floor (hahahhaa j/k....or am i?? ^o^)
17. Better health for my family
18. More sleep
19. A culinary arts degree
20. Tickets to a musical or opera
21. A reunion with all the gals!! Semi-fulfilled, but it wasn't the same without Joanne and Jacquie!!
22. A great boyfriend for myself
23. A body pillow
24. A thick and warm blanket (anybody seeing a trend? LOL)
25. 75th edition of The Joy of Cooking FULFILLED by the lovely Cressy Thanks girlie!! Love ya!!
26. A good massage
27. To see the world
28. For my sister to get married
29. For my brother to get married
30. A better self image
31. To lose more weight (Ironic that I asked for this right after I asked for #30)
32. A better digital camera (this past weekend proves my camera sucks in the dark....LOL)
33. For Reenie to have better luck in everything
34. Clarity
35. Courage
36. Karaoke night in an actual karaoke bar and not at someone's house FULFILLED by my Gals!! Thanks for taking me out this past weekend!! YAY!!
37. Wisdom
38. Patience
39. To be able to pay it forward to organizations and causes
40. To be carefree
41. Once Upon A Time game
42. Cranium Game
43. A secret wish
44. To have more fun in Houston
45. Recognition
46. A pretty kimono
47. A smaller barong (mine doesn't fit so well anymore....)
48. A Welsh Corgi
49. A fun music CD
50. Manga (some titles: Red River, Hot Gimmick, Death Note, etc.)
51. Chinese breakfast in Houston
52. To laugh with abandon
53. To be able to be at 2 places at the same time
54. A Music From Another Room (1 of my favorite movies -- I've somehow misplaced my VHS copy....T_T)
55. To be able to drive in Houston traffic (eeeekkkk!!! scary @_@)
56. Either to be closer to work or to find a job closer to home (ehhh....kind of similar to 4 and 8, but not really)
57. For me to see my 2 favorite bugs (ahem... namely a certain Ladybug and Graxhappa ~_^)
58. My own car
59. A new laptop
60. Gift cards to several places (Victoria's Secret, Barnes and Noble, Waldenbooks, Best Buy, Fry's, Kohl's, etc.)
61. To be able to swim (thank you Cressy!)
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62. A black hole that connects from my front door to the following places: Dallas, Austin, Seattle, Chicago, NYC, and Jersey City.
63. Airline tickets to go travel the world
64. A kiss that melts my heart and curls my toes (LOOL Yeah, silly, but wouldn't that be nice since I've been watching so many sappy romantic films lately?)
65. "Christmas in the City" CD by the Stephen Kummer Trio
66. That I can spend some more time with my gals (I'm greedy ^_^. I know I got to hang out with you gals this past weekend, but I want to spend MORE time)
67. A bookcase (I'm running out of room for my books...)
68. A new radio/music player for my room. (My old one almost ate one of my CDs....)
69. The ability to sing in front of a group of people
70. Good luck for the next year
71. Something that will make me smile like this: ^___________________________^ (Those of you who have watched a certain KOREAN movie will know what I'm talking about. LOL)
72. Better intuition
73. More sleep!!!
74. Someone to serenade me (Yeaaahh....right....)
75. To be able to run a mile without stopping in 13 minutes (Sooo close and yet sooo far....)
76. A book of riddles
77. For everyone I know that's having relationship (or lack thereof) problems to have better luck in romance
78. Simplicity
79. Pictures to help me remember some precious memories
80. A Trip to the Philippines
81. A Trip to Japan
82. A Trip to Europe
83. A box of chocolates *yummy*
84. An "EASY" button for life in general (but if not one for work, family, or guys would be nice)
85. To be smarter
86. A good bottle of sake (See Cressy for the current bottle I like )

Soooo close!!! I'm going to make it to 100!! I swear I will!! This is my 3rd year, and I should be able to make it to 100 by now.
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87. To be more mature
88. Scented lotion (Bath and Body Works - White or Pink Cherry Blossom or Victoria Secret (Whichever?))
89. Experience
90. Enjoy Houston more
91. Remain positive
92. To learn how to play an instrument
93. A holiday romance (I severely need to stop watching these romantic flicks on the Hallmark Channel)
94. Karate lessons
95. A more comfortable sleeping bag
96. More friends in Houston
97. Cute accessories
98. A cute cashmere v-neck sweater
99. To keep in touch with all my friends
100. Conviction and passion

YAAAYY!!! I FINALLY MADE IT TO 100!!! After 3 years, I finally made it to 100!! Yes, I started thinking of random things towards the end, but I really do want these things.

On a random note, I got footprints from someone in Japan.. Is that you Hannah? If so, Merry Christmas!! If not, hi anyways! Nice to meet you and thanks for visiting my page!

Nitey for now!

~ Yum Yum

P.S. - I really like the CD I'm currently listening to. I heard it on Napster, but I haven't bought it.

Sunday, 19 November 2006

Currently Listening
The Story Goes...
By Craig David
Unbelievable
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"Friendship is...

unnecessary, like philosophy, like art.... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival." ~C. S. Lewis

This quote is pretty true; some species survive quite well without needing constant friendship or companionship, but having it definitely improves someone's perception on life and survival. Instead of it becoming a lonely journey, it becomes an interesting adventure that you can share with someone or a group of people. I think we're blessed if we can say that we have at least 1 person you can turn to when things get rough. I can say I'm many times blessed because I have a sister and several friends that I can turn to when things are getting pretty rough. And on the other side, I feel sad for those who feel they have no one to turn to in their time of need... I can only imagine how much harder a journey becomes when they have nobody to share the burden of the journey. I can only hope that I can help someone in that position if I know of it.

Growing up, I can honestly say I valued my guy friends and having fun and doing stuff with them. I loved playing games, running around with them, and being one of the guys. They didn't really backstab me and they were protective of me like a little sister. But then at some point, you realize you need more empathy and support as you get older. As you get older and face certain things, you realize that good and reliable girl friends are more priceless than the rarest jewels. You can talk with guy things about some things, but only girls understand the wacky things that girls talk about (e.g. weight, guys, sleepovers). Just tonight, I was talking with three of my "angels" and we talked about the most random things. But the fact that they made me smile and realize that things are not as bad as they seem make even the most bizarre conversations invaluable.

So thank you for friendship and hopefully I'll get to see most of you in the next month! And for those I won't get to see, hopefully I'll get a hold of you sometime.

On a side note, I want to continue the wish list tradition. (Thanks Karen for reminding me about it! ) This will be my 3rd year doing it, and the usual is that we make a wish for 100 things and not all of it has to be attainable (e.g. world peace). But then again that's the point of a wish list. Some of it will be things we'll want, but we're not going to get that easily. If you wanna do it, that's cool. If not, that's cool too. I was thinking to post it on xanga by December 10? As for me, I'll start that post this coming weekend probably, and update it every so often. I wanna know thoughts and suggestions, so please feel free to leave comments.

~Thankful Yum Yum