Return 2.0

I decided to revive my blog. It's been 34328 months since my last post and so many things have happened. But let's just jump into the now. Five things I've found out about myself:

• I should have been a scientist.  
• When I read a really good article, I print it out and keep it in a file at my desk.
• New York is my home now. 
• I have been practical since I was a child rallying my brothers to play 'Runaway' and 'Orphan' just so I could pretend I had to live off of limited provisions. 
• I will only drink orange juice if it's fresh squeezed. 

Surprisingly Sunny Rainy Day

Despite the dismal weather, my own gloomy feelings (because the constant grey skies makes me feel like a sloth) and the dreadful rainy/thunderstorm forecast for the next 4 days (it is currently day 4 of rainy weather) today was a nice surprise.

Let's get started.

This morning at 8pm I didn't have cash for my bi-weekly purchase of 2 apples but a kind sir who was in line in front of me was like "Just apples?" and put down the cash. It all happened so fast in the instant of me saying that he didn't have to and simultaneously scrambling in my mind to remember where exactly did I put my cash I think I forgot to say thank you. Which Lauren, who was standing right there, 'kindly' pointed out to me as we walked away... By the time I came to my senses the guy had walked away but thank you to you for helping out someone who believes in an apple a day. 

Had an amazing opportunity to lunch in the Everyday with Rachael Ray test kitchen today. Every seat has a plastic bottle with a message in it. Guess what mine said "Congrats, you won!" WOOT WOOT. I know, ya'll are dying to hear what I won....a giftcard to Eataly! Perfect because I've been meaning to go there. Now I just have to decide if I want to go alone or with someone. I wanted to use it to take a class but Lauren was like "Are you sure you want to do that...ALONE?" Hmm.... I also got a fantastic lunchbox shaped like an artichoke, hahaha. I switch it out with my current one. But now Jackie has called dibs on my old one. Wow.

Buy yours here! They also have tomato and eggplant versions but I thought the artichoke had the most character.

I got to take a floral arrangement course. It was strangely relaxing and now I have a beautiful bouquet that decorates my desk area. And I realized I love love peonies, even if I don't know how to pronounce the name properly. hahahaha

I got skillz, no? You can see my co-worker's arrangement in the background.

I can't remember the name of this pink flower...it started with an R...

Lesson learned: no matter how crappy the weather can be, you can still have a nice day!

P.S. I apologize for my craptastic iPhone 3G pics. I actually bought a real camera but I find I look really Asian taking pics of everything with flash. At least this post had pics.

Things I'm Good At

As promised, and to juxtapose my last post, here is a list of things I ace:

• Shopping online
• It's really sad when you have your credit card numbers memorized
• Memorizing the most random facts
• Being bossy
• Not being patient
• Aha, you caught me, this should go on the other list
• Yoga
• Talking
• Asking questions
• Baking
• Okay, I don't know if I'm actually good at this but I can bake and I like to do it! Though I've kinda stopped
• Reading recipes
• Media planning
• Keeping a beat
• Driving
• ahahahahahah, I know, I'm female...and an Asian
• Telling you like it is
• Confrontation
• Problem solving
• Picking the cutest yellow things
• Sleeping
• Eating
• DANCING!

In other news, Jackie and I both used our hairdryers at the same time tonight. And we created a power short in our end of the apt. This wouldn't be a big deal except I can't find the power switch board which could be in the basement which I can't get to because our land lady is gone...thanks for coming back form China Jackie...

Goodbye 2010

Obligatory post about 2010.

Best moments:

-Jackie's birthday celebration at Hamilton Pool and West 6th. One of the most memorable days for many reasons: cacarones, learning that life is precious, good times with friends is one of the best things ever.

-Going to Vietnam for the first time, having my eyes opened and learning more about my culture. Appreciating my heritage.

-Getting a job and moving to NYC. One of the best and most bittersweet things I've done for myself. I miss home but I'd rather miss something then regret something.

Next post in 2011!