I been so busy with work lately that the only thing on my mind right now is THANK GOODNESS TOMORROW IS FRIDAY!
Please let me know if you got a way to make everyday into Saturday/Sunday.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
California State Insurance Comissioner
After directly contacted Farmers numerous time to resolve their billing errors, I gave up and wrote a complaint letter. And thanks to DTC and the Farmers Insurance Sucks Group, I got the addresses for the Farmers CEO and the State Insurance Commissioner. Accordingly, I mailed out my complaint letter to them last week.
I heard nothing from the Farmers CEO. But today, I got a letter from the State Insurance Commissioner. The letter informed me that they're looking into it and I should heard back from them in a few weeks. Although I don't know what the result would be, the letter did made me feel a bit hopeful that there maybe justice for little people afterall.
I heard nothing from the Farmers CEO. But today, I got a letter from the State Insurance Commissioner. The letter informed me that they're looking into it and I should heard back from them in a few weeks. Although I don't know what the result would be, the letter did made me feel a bit hopeful that there maybe justice for little people afterall.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Since I've moved all my communication online, the only kind of mails I get are bills and unwanted junk mails. I like to see my mail box empty.
Empty mail box = no bills = happy me
If I could, I would get rid of mail box.
Today my mail box was not empty. However, it made me happy :)
Unexpected post card from friends will be one of the few reasons I would keep the mail box.
Empty mail box = no bills = happy me
If I could, I would get rid of mail box.
Today my mail box was not empty. However, it made me happy :)
Unexpected post card from friends will be one of the few reasons I would keep the mail box.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Internet is Good/Evil?
Most people in my generation don't remember what our live is like without internet.
I think I'd be fine but internet is such integral part of my life now, I really don't know how I would be able to operate without it. For example, when my work computer died, I was pretty much useless for those hours. Furthermore, internet is also one of my main source of entertainment, news, research, and library.
In high school, I used to talk to friends on the phone. Nowaday, I keep in touch with most people over internet (email, IM, facebook, etc). Despite daily internet usage, virtual conversation just don't bring the same intimacy of a face-to-face conversation or phone conversation. Thus, if I could, I still prefer meeting up with friends.
Caution: internet makes it easier for people to keep in touch but if one rely solely on the internet, one will feel very alone.
Today's Gratitude: Internet!
I think I'd be fine but internet is such integral part of my life now, I really don't know how I would be able to operate without it. For example, when my work computer died, I was pretty much useless for those hours. Furthermore, internet is also one of my main source of entertainment, news, research, and library.
In high school, I used to talk to friends on the phone. Nowaday, I keep in touch with most people over internet (email, IM, facebook, etc). Despite daily internet usage, virtual conversation just don't bring the same intimacy of a face-to-face conversation or phone conversation. Thus, if I could, I still prefer meeting up with friends.
Caution: internet makes it easier for people to keep in touch but if one rely solely on the internet, one will feel very alone.
Today's Gratitude: Internet!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Judging Judge
Thanks to my HS Academic Decathlon coach, I've the opportunity to volunteer as the interview judge for the Academic Decathlon Competition.
Since I used to compete, it was very interesting being on the other side. Seeing these kids reminded me of myself but also bring out the apparent fact that I've grown a lot since high school.
I am very impressed with many of these kids' performance. Many of these kids are probably only 16 years old but they are able to project their voice and speak with confidence and humor. Some of the kids are obviously quite shy and nervous, I can heard the uncertainty in their voice, which reminds me a bit of myself when I was in HS. I have to stop myself from wanting to comfort them and tell them they'll eventually grow up and be more confident with themselves. Some of the kids are quite ambitious. There's one that wants to be a president, another that wants to save her community, another that want to bring changes to the government, and another... I hope they'll keep their idealism alive as they experience obstacles in their live.
I've to give major kudos to all the Academic Decathlon coaches. Being a coach take a lot of time, dedication, and sacrifice. It's not something most people would undertake. Many of them (such as my coach) have been doing this for years. I don't know how they keep it going but I am very thankful for their dedication to teaching.
Since I used to compete, it was very interesting being on the other side. Seeing these kids reminded me of myself but also bring out the apparent fact that I've grown a lot since high school.
I am very impressed with many of these kids' performance. Many of these kids are probably only 16 years old but they are able to project their voice and speak with confidence and humor. Some of the kids are obviously quite shy and nervous, I can heard the uncertainty in their voice, which reminds me a bit of myself when I was in HS. I have to stop myself from wanting to comfort them and tell them they'll eventually grow up and be more confident with themselves. Some of the kids are quite ambitious. There's one that wants to be a president, another that wants to save her community, another that want to bring changes to the government, and another... I hope they'll keep their idealism alive as they experience obstacles in their live.
I've to give major kudos to all the Academic Decathlon coaches. Being a coach take a lot of time, dedication, and sacrifice. It's not something most people would undertake. Many of them (such as my coach) have been doing this for years. I don't know how they keep it going but I am very thankful for their dedication to teaching.
Long Day (Jan. 25)
Today is one of my longest days in a very long long time. Fortunately, today has been a very good day.
You know you woke up too early when you check out even before the hotel restaurant is open for breakfast. I woke up at 5AM today (someone should outlaw early morning meetings)! Since the restaurant is not open, I have to grab a cup of coffee and bagel from the espresso stand instead. After a quick breakfast and pick up my coworkers, we head to our Flight Test Training.
I can't believe how much fun I've in the Flight Test Training. This is definitely an atypical occurrence. I learned a lot of survival skills that will be very useful if accident happen on/with the plane. The physiological lesson reminded me a lot of my diving classes. We even get to play with some flight hardware. Very cool! Funny/interesting thing: A New Testament is part of some survival kit; so for Christians that survive an airplane crash, God is there with them ;P. The Flight Test Training is definitely the best work-related class I ever took.
Afterward, my coworker and I went to Daniel's Broiler for lunch. It was a beautiful day in Seattle. It was so sunny that when I look at it, I thought it's summer. But when I step outside, my whole body shivered because it's only 40F (COLD!). Thankfully, we got an indoor table that overlook the gorgeous union lake.
Since Daniel's Broiler is a famous steak house, we both got steak again. The steak here are very good (according to my coworker, the meat eater, the steak here is much better than 13 Coins'). I also got the lobster bisque (very delicious). It delighted me when they serve it by presenting a plate full of lobster chunks, then pour the bisque on top. We were both quite full but I still crave for something sweet and he doesn't want to be out-eat by a girl, so we shared a molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. The dessert was fantastic. Both of us can't help but to amaze that we ate AWESOME desserts (and heart-clogging steaks) on both days.
Since we got time to kill before the flight, I took him around Seattle and show him the tourist spots. When we got to the airport and went the security line, I got stuck for 20 minutes. The x-ray found metal in my luggage but after going through my stuff, they still couldn't figure out why. My stuff ended up gettting scan 5 times. At the end, they found my missing necklace (hahah). I was very happy!
I took a nap on the plane, which is good since I've dinner plan. Dinner was good and so was drinks. And now I am home, in bed, almost 3AM and my brain is fried so I am going to sleep because I've to wake up at 7am to volunteer.
Good night!
You know you woke up too early when you check out even before the hotel restaurant is open for breakfast. I woke up at 5AM today (someone should outlaw early morning meetings)! Since the restaurant is not open, I have to grab a cup of coffee and bagel from the espresso stand instead. After a quick breakfast and pick up my coworkers, we head to our Flight Test Training.
I can't believe how much fun I've in the Flight Test Training. This is definitely an atypical occurrence. I learned a lot of survival skills that will be very useful if accident happen on/with the plane. The physiological lesson reminded me a lot of my diving classes. We even get to play with some flight hardware. Very cool! Funny/interesting thing: A New Testament is part of some survival kit; so for Christians that survive an airplane crash, God is there with them ;P. The Flight Test Training is definitely the best work-related class I ever took.
Afterward, my coworker and I went to Daniel's Broiler for lunch. It was a beautiful day in Seattle. It was so sunny that when I look at it, I thought it's summer. But when I step outside, my whole body shivered because it's only 40F (COLD!). Thankfully, we got an indoor table that overlook the gorgeous union lake.
Since Daniel's Broiler is a famous steak house, we both got steak again. The steak here are very good (according to my coworker, the meat eater, the steak here is much better than 13 Coins'). I also got the lobster bisque (very delicious). It delighted me when they serve it by presenting a plate full of lobster chunks, then pour the bisque on top. We were both quite full but I still crave for something sweet and he doesn't want to be out-eat by a girl, so we shared a molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. The dessert was fantastic. Both of us can't help but to amaze that we ate AWESOME desserts (and heart-clogging steaks) on both days.
Since we got time to kill before the flight, I took him around Seattle and show him the tourist spots. When we got to the airport and went the security line, I got stuck for 20 minutes. The x-ray found metal in my luggage but after going through my stuff, they still couldn't figure out why. My stuff ended up gettting scan 5 times. At the end, they found my missing necklace (hahah). I was very happy!
I took a nap on the plane, which is good since I've dinner plan. Dinner was good and so was drinks. And now I am home, in bed, almost 3AM and my brain is fried so I am going to sleep because I've to wake up at 7am to volunteer.
Good night!
13 Coins*
*When I made the resolution to blog everyday, I forgot the little detail that I may not get Internet access everyday. Anyway, I wrote yesterday (1/24)'s blog down on paper instead so it's still all good. I guess from now on, if I don't have Internet access, I'll have to blog on paper first then transfer to online.
My coworker and I went to 13 Coins for dinner tonight. Though it's a bit pricey, I would go again because the food is decent, the portion is BIG, and most importantly, it's within walking distance to the hotel. We were hungry so we both ordered fillet Mignon. The steak was good but not exceptional. However, our dessert were awesome. He was extremely happy with his deep fried ice cream. I got the cream brulee (which come out in a BIG ramekin). The burnt caramel top was sweet and crunchy. The custard has the perfect amount of sweetness to it. It was the best cream brulee I ever had. I finished everything all by myself. And with a glass of yummy Riesling (from WA), I went to bed very happy!
My coworker and I went to 13 Coins for dinner tonight. Though it's a bit pricey, I would go again because the food is decent, the portion is BIG, and most importantly, it's within walking distance to the hotel. We were hungry so we both ordered fillet Mignon. The steak was good but not exceptional. However, our dessert were awesome. He was extremely happy with his deep fried ice cream. I got the cream brulee (which come out in a BIG ramekin). The burnt caramel top was sweet and crunchy. The custard has the perfect amount of sweetness to it. It was the best cream brulee I ever had. I finished everything all by myself. And with a glass of yummy Riesling (from WA), I went to bed very happy!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistants are often overlook but I bet without them, many offices would not operate effectively. The Admin for our department is awesome! In the mid morning today yesterday, I realized I have to book a trip for tomorrow later today and I need my boss' approval but he is N/A.
I told our Admin my need and obstacle. Half an hour later, I got the itinerary in my inbox (and now I am busy packing). Hence, today I am grateful for having this great Admin working with in our dept.
I told our Admin my need and obstacle. Half an hour later, I got the itinerary in my inbox (and now I am busy packing). Hence, today I am grateful for having this great Admin working with in our dept.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Stocks on Sale?
We all know that to make money in the stock market, we need to buy low, sell high! But how do we know if this is THE low?
One of my 2008 resolutions is to start investing. But with the Fed cutting rate and all these talks about recession, I are scared!
Is the market at the bottom already or is it going to go even lower? Should I buy more? Should I do nothing?
What to do? What to do?
One of my 2008 resolutions is to start investing. But with the Fed cutting rate and all these talks about recession, I are scared!
Is the market at the bottom already or is it going to go even lower? Should I buy more? Should I do nothing?
What to do? What to do?
Monday, January 21, 2008
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
I love Dr. Seuss; and I am amazed by his genius once again when my coworker shows me "Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?"
You won't believe a children book can so accurately portrait the bureaucratic corporate world till you read this book. Here's an excerpt from "Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?" :
Oh, the jobs people work at!
Out west, near Hawtch-Hawtch,
there’s a Hawtch-Hawtcher Bee-Watcher.
His job is to watch…
is to keep both his eyes on the lazy town bee.
A bee that is watched will work harder, you see.
Well…he watched and he watched.
But, in spite of his watch,
that bee didn’t work any harder. Not mawtch.
So then somebody said,
“Our old bee-watching man
just isn’t bee-watching as hard as he can.
He ought to be watched by another Hawtch-Hawtcher.
The thing that we need
is a Bee-Watcher-Watcher.”
WELL…
The Bee-Watcher Watcher watched the Bee-Watcher.
He didn’t watch well. So another Hawtch-Hawtcher
had to come in as a Watch-Watcher-Watcher.
And today all the Hawtchers who live in Hawtch-Hawtch
are watching on Watch-Watcher-Watchering-Watch,
Watch-Watching the Watcher who’s watching that bee.
You’re not a Hawtch-Hawtcher. You’re lucky you see.
Like all other Dr. Seuss' books, the story is great and the illusion is hilarious. If you've the chance, you should pick up a hard copy of "Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?" I want a copy of this and all his books. When I've my own library, I want to include a collection of Dr. Seuss' Children's books.
So are you a Bee-Watcher or a Bee-Watcher Watcher or a Watch-Watcher-Watcher or...?
You won't believe a children book can so accurately portrait the bureaucratic corporate world till you read this book. Here's an excerpt from "Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?" :
Oh, the jobs people work at!
Out west, near Hawtch-Hawtch,
there’s a Hawtch-Hawtcher Bee-Watcher.
His job is to watch…
is to keep both his eyes on the lazy town bee.
A bee that is watched will work harder, you see.
Well…he watched and he watched.
But, in spite of his watch,
that bee didn’t work any harder. Not mawtch.
So then somebody said,
“Our old bee-watching man
just isn’t bee-watching as hard as he can.
He ought to be watched by another Hawtch-Hawtcher.
The thing that we need
is a Bee-Watcher-Watcher.”
WELL…
The Bee-Watcher Watcher watched the Bee-Watcher.
He didn’t watch well. So another Hawtch-Hawtcher
had to come in as a Watch-Watcher-Watcher.
And today all the Hawtchers who live in Hawtch-Hawtch
are watching on Watch-Watcher-Watchering-Watch,
Watch-Watching the Watcher who’s watching that bee.
You’re not a Hawtch-Hawtcher. You’re lucky you see.
Like all other Dr. Seuss' books, the story is great and the illusion is hilarious. If you've the chance, you should pick up a hard copy of "Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?" I want a copy of this and all his books. When I've my own library, I want to include a collection of Dr. Seuss' Children's books.
So are you a Bee-Watcher or a Bee-Watcher Watcher or a Watch-Watcher-Watcher or...?
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Sexual Chemistry
In this month's issue, "Psychology Today" has an article on how scent may determine who we fall for and as well as our appeals to the opposite sex. Supposedly, we can smell those with different immunity system than our own and are attract to them.
I've heard of animals use pheromone to pick their mates and though it's plausible that human also pick their mates with pheromone, I don't think it's an accurate test anymore due to abundant usage of synthetic fragrance (shampoo, soap, lotion, perfume/cologne, etc).
Hm...maybe overuse of synthetic fragrance is one of the reason behind today's high divorce rate.
I've heard of animals use pheromone to pick their mates and though it's plausible that human also pick their mates with pheromone, I don't think it's an accurate test anymore due to abundant usage of synthetic fragrance (shampoo, soap, lotion, perfume/cologne, etc).
Hm...maybe overuse of synthetic fragrance is one of the reason behind today's high divorce rate.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Logic vs Emotion
Logically, I know I've so much to be grateful for.
However, on some days such as today, I just don't feel it.
Logically, I know I've so much going for me but emotionally, I am not feeling it. Does this make any sense?
So today, I'll share this:
It's such funny video. It makes me smile.
However, on some days such as today, I just don't feel it.
Logically, I know I've so much going for me but emotionally, I am not feeling it. Does this make any sense?
So today, I'll share this:
It's such funny video. It makes me smile.
Friday, January 18, 2008
California is Cold!
I am grateful for underground parking so I don't have to walk outside during cold nights like these.
Maybe I should move to somewhere closer to the equator.
Maybe I should move to somewhere closer to the equator.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Mad Money
One of the great perks of living in L.A. is watching movies before they're released to the public, for FREE! Movie ticket is at more than $10 bucks now, this is quite a saving!
I saw Mad Money tonight and recommend it to everyone that just want to have a good laugh. It's a chick flick but it's not like the typically chick flick because the movie plot does not revolve around love and heart breaks (so I think men will like it too).
It's coming out this Friday, go see it.
I saw Mad Money tonight and recommend it to everyone that just want to have a good laugh. It's a chick flick but it's not like the typically chick flick because the movie plot does not revolve around love and heart breaks (so I think men will like it too).
It's coming out this Friday, go see it.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Farmers Insurance SUCKS!!!
I cancelled my insurance policy on time and yet I keep getting bills from them 3 months later. WTH!!!
I even faxed them declaration of insurance from my current policy and yet, I still get bills.
ARGH!!!
What is even more ridiculous is I requested a quote for one of our new car and Farmers send us a bill! And Farmers keep sending us bill even after I requested to cancel all my policies with them. WTF!!!
If you don't have Farmers, don't join. If you have, I hope you've better luck than me when trying to cancel!
"Farmer Insurance Sucks!"<---I wish I found this before I insured with them.
Gratitude of the day: My habits of documenting every conversation I have when it comes to bills.
I even faxed them declaration of insurance from my current policy and yet, I still get bills.
ARGH!!!
What is even more ridiculous is I requested a quote for one of our new car and Farmers send us a bill! And Farmers keep sending us bill even after I requested to cancel all my policies with them. WTF!!!
If you don't have Farmers, don't join. If you have, I hope you've better luck than me when trying to cancel!
"Farmer Insurance Sucks!"<---I wish I found this before I insured with them.
Gratitude of the day: My habits of documenting every conversation I have when it comes to bills.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Baby Steps
I do my work out with 8 lbs dumbbells now :)
Week 1 - 5 lbs
week 2 - 8 lbs
week 3 - did first half with 10 lbs, got tire, went back to 8 lbs for the second half
Week 1 - 5 lbs
week 2 - 8 lbs
week 3 - did first half with 10 lbs, got tire, went back to 8 lbs for the second half
Settled!
Not sure where to go or what to do can be exciting, but only in certain situation. In the case of your car, it's always stressful.
I've to do a major tune up and all the dealers were quoting me $450, which is almost $200 more than the quotes I got from independent auto shops. However, I don't know which one of those auto shops is good. Luckily, I was chatting with my friend about it and she recommended her family's auto-mechanic to me.
The guy was quick (took only 2.5 hours. The dealers said the tune up would take an entire day) and afterward, he gave me detail breakdown of the tune up and expected maintenance needed in the upcoming years (which all concurred with what my brother told me). It's such a great feeling knowing I've a place to turn to now if I have car issues.
Thanks to my friend's recommendation, I finally found a good and honest auto shop!
I've to do a major tune up and all the dealers were quoting me $450, which is almost $200 more than the quotes I got from independent auto shops. However, I don't know which one of those auto shops is good. Luckily, I was chatting with my friend about it and she recommended her family's auto-mechanic to me.
The guy was quick (took only 2.5 hours. The dealers said the tune up would take an entire day) and afterward, he gave me detail breakdown of the tune up and expected maintenance needed in the upcoming years (which all concurred with what my brother told me). It's such a great feeling knowing I've a place to turn to now if I have car issues.
Thanks to my friend's recommendation, I finally found a good and honest auto shop!
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Is It Wrong of Me for Wanting A Boyfriend?
Usually if I go shopping, I end up empty handed and a headache (if we stay longer than 2 hours. I got low tolerance for shopping.)
Probably because the stores are still having post Christmas sale, I found so many things I like at the price I like today. Both my friend and I ended up with bags and bags of stuff. That's when I really wish I have a boyfriend (who don't mind going to the mall with me), so he can carry all those bags for me. Hahah...
Probably because the stores are still having post Christmas sale, I found so many things I like at the price I like today. Both my friend and I ended up with bags and bags of stuff. That's when I really wish I have a boyfriend (who don't mind going to the mall with me), so he can carry all those bags for me. Hahah...
Where's the Gold Star for My Good Behavior?
This week, I worked out twice (1.5 hours each time), I swam once (0.5 hours), and Salsa dancing once (3 hours). If I keep this up, I know I'll be able to do one pull up.
I am proud of myself *pat self in the back.* ^_^
I am proud of myself *pat self in the back.* ^_^
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Maybe I am Working Too Much
Many people are still on vacation during first few weeks of the year, so I thought I would have it easy. Instead, I been working non-stop everyday.
Today my work computer decided to die. Hence, I was force to stop working for a few hours. Maybe my computer feel sorry for me or it's a sign from God(s) that I shouldn't be working so hard.
I don't have any plans for the weekend but I am glad it's coming. I need to re-charge.
Today my work computer decided to die. Hence, I was force to stop working for a few hours. Maybe my computer feel sorry for me or it's a sign from God(s) that I shouldn't be working so hard.
I don't have any plans for the weekend but I am glad it's coming. I need to re-charge.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Just Wondering
Now that I am more comfortable with swimming, I don't have to think of the movements and motions as much when I swim. Most of the time, it's almost second nature so my mind start to wander, with many random thoughts come and go.
One of the thoughts that come up during a recent swim session:
How do people with really bad eye sight and can't wear contacts swim?
Have you ever thought about?
Before Lasik, before eye contacts, how can people with bad eye sights able to see where they're going when they go swimming? If blind people are to swim, how do they know where they're going?
Daily gratitude: Grateful for my sights.
One of the thoughts that come up during a recent swim session:
How do people with really bad eye sight and can't wear contacts swim?
Have you ever thought about?
Before Lasik, before eye contacts, how can people with bad eye sights able to see where they're going when they go swimming? If blind people are to swim, how do they know where they're going?
Daily gratitude: Grateful for my sights.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich
Do you always eat breakfast?
Do you know eating breakfast can help you lose weight?
If you usually don't eat breakfast, you should start today.
When I am short on time and want a warm and yummy breakfast, I would make a Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich.
Ingredients:
-Peanut Butter
-Banana
-2 Slices of bread
Direction:
Cut the banana into thin slices.
Put banana slices on one slice of the breads until all surface are cover with banana slices.
Put both slices of bread into the toaster and toast.
When the breads are toasted, spread peanut butter onto the other bread slice.
Put the the two slices of bread together and half it (for easier to put into the mouth).
Bon appetit!
Do you know eating breakfast can help you lose weight?
If you usually don't eat breakfast, you should start today.
When I am short on time and want a warm and yummy breakfast, I would make a Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich.
Ingredients:
-Peanut Butter
-Banana
-2 Slices of bread
Direction:
Cut the banana into thin slices.
Put banana slices on one slice of the breads until all surface are cover with banana slices.
Put both slices of bread into the toaster and toast.
When the breads are toasted, spread peanut butter onto the other bread slice.
Put the the two slices of bread together and half it (for easier to put into the mouth).
Bon appetit!
Monday, January 07, 2008
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Writing Daily Blog is Hard
So I'll just pick the thing/person that made me feel most grateful.
Today, my brother made me feel very grateful toward my parents. Because of their decision to go behind the government and illegally gave birth to another child, now I am blessed with a personal mechanic who take care of all my computer and car problems :P
Today, my brother made me feel very grateful toward my parents. Because of their decision to go behind the government and illegally gave birth to another child, now I am blessed with a personal mechanic who take care of all my computer and car problems :P
Home
As much as I love joking about living in FOB-ville, I also love how it's full of many great (and cheap) restaurants. Last night I've an ass-burning-hot (but super yummy) SiChuan dinner and tonight I've a cool and healthy sushi dinner; all within 5 miles drive. It's awesome!
Friday, January 04, 2008
Warm and Cold
It's raining cats and dogs right now. I can hear the wind whistles as it blows the trees back and forth *phoo phoo phoo*. I can hear the raindrops hitting the cemented ground *pi da pi da pi da*.
It sounds so cold outside.
Thus, today, I am grateful for being inside a nice, warm home.
It sounds so cold outside.
Thus, today, I am grateful for being inside a nice, warm home.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Not An Emotional Eater
It's only the 3rd days into the new year and I already have to force myself to eat dinner. Emotional Eaters are people who eat because of negative emotions. Well, I am the opposite.
When I am feeling the negative emotions (stressed, sad, anger, etc), I lose my appetite and don't feel like eating anything nor feel hungry. What do doctors call someone with my problem?
It's only the 3rd days into the new year and I am already having a tough time with my new year resolution of being more positive and grateful.
Today I am grateful for having a busy day at work.
When I am feeling the negative emotions (stressed, sad, anger, etc), I lose my appetite and don't feel like eating anything nor feel hungry. What do doctors call someone with my problem?
It's only the 3rd days into the new year and I am already having a tough time with my new year resolution of being more positive and grateful.
Today I am grateful for having a busy day at work.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
First Day of Strength Training
Elaine and I started on our new year resolution of getting stronger.
Thanks to Internet, we got a great set of strength training routine, with step-by-step instructions and pictures for each move. And we took turn because we want to make sure we did the workout with the correct form. We started our strength training with the upper body exercises. We did three sets of Chest Presses, Triceps Kickbacks, Shoulder Front Raises and Lateral Raises.
Because it's the first day, we were very motivated so we also did one set of lower body exercises. I find doing the lower body exercises in correct form more difficult than doing the upper body exercises.
I did the workout with 5 lbs dumbbells. I tried the 8 lbs but I was hurting so I changed to the 5 lbs right away. I saw one guy lifting the 60 lbs dumbbells, my jaw literally dropped. I also tried chin up since I do have bicep muscles. As predicted, I am still not strong enough so I just hung onto the bar (maybe moved up 0.5").
Thanks to Internet, we got a great set of strength training routine, with step-by-step instructions and pictures for each move. And we took turn because we want to make sure we did the workout with the correct form. We started our strength training with the upper body exercises. We did three sets of Chest Presses, Triceps Kickbacks, Shoulder Front Raises and Lateral Raises.
Because it's the first day, we were very motivated so we also did one set of lower body exercises. I find doing the lower body exercises in correct form more difficult than doing the upper body exercises.
I did the workout with 5 lbs dumbbells. I tried the 8 lbs but I was hurting so I changed to the 5 lbs right away. I saw one guy lifting the 60 lbs dumbbells, my jaw literally dropped. I also tried chin up since I do have bicep muscles. As predicted, I am still not strong enough so I just hung onto the bar (maybe moved up 0.5").
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
New Year Eve
My friends and I went to Indian Restaurant for our New Year Eve dinner. The restaurant was packed last night. Fortunately we made reservation so we didn't have to wait.
Indian Restaurant is a typical Taiwanese beer house. Sitting there is like back in Taiwan. All you heard are Mandarin, with sprinkle of English and Taiwanese; there are even people playing drinking game. I don't know if it's because we waited an hour before we got our food or the food is actually good, but everything tasted delicious.
Here's a funny picture of Whitney and York with their pitcher of beer and the tenny-tiny beer cups.
Indian Restaurant is a typical Taiwanese beer house. Sitting there is like back in Taiwan. All you heard are Mandarin, with sprinkle of English and Taiwanese; there are even people playing drinking game. I don't know if it's because we waited an hour before we got our food or the food is actually good, but everything tasted delicious.
Here's a funny picture of Whitney and York with their pitcher of beer and the tenny-tiny beer cups.
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