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I know that wasn’t much of an annual report. But you’ll live. I haven’t really been in the mood about getting house recently. Actually I haven’t been out my house for the past 4 days, aside from running an errand to the pharmacy for my mum. Why you may ask? Do you know cold it is out there. I don’t think I want to get all bundle up. And I can hear my bed calling to me. It so nice, warm and cozy. hehehe =) So what have I’ve been then. I started my massive Winter cleaning spree. Been sorting through tons of stuff. I have one pile of stuff to be thrown out, potential ebay pile, and Salvation Army pile.

Later. Speak to you guys again next year. I got to get back to my cleaning.

December 31, 2001 at 5:58 pm · Just Me· Permalink ·

Annual Report

So I’m sitting here, and it’s about minutes to New Year’s Eve. I’m channel flipping between the different New Year’s Eve shows. And there nothing really interesting on. I have a choice of watching Jessica Simpson or NSYNC, and my answer is a resounding no. Thank god, Blink 182 will be playing in a few minutes. What a year it’s been? I don’t think I will ever forget the year 2001. This year, I was laid off from my job like many of my friends. Travelled the world from San Francisco to London. All in all, this year we all realize how important it is to spend time with our friends and family. What can I say, it has been a very eventful year. I have met new friends and have reconnected with some old friends. But I will never them for granted.

So speaking about New Year’s, what’s my resolution for 2002. I guess to make every effort to spend more time with my friends and family, and to lose touch with them. Suprisingly, I was able to keep most of my resolutions for 2001. I did started going to the gym on a regular basis and travelling more. And technically, I did learn how to drive, but passing the road test is quite an elusive goal (darn it, I just don’t have parallel parking pat down yet).

December 31, 2001 at 5:57 pm · Just Me· Permalink ·

A Long Days Work

I’ve been avoiding my computer all day like it was the plague. Why? Because , yesterday I was on my computer from 8 am to 4 am in the morning, editing titles and descriptions for a large chunk of the pictures I took in London. About 457 shots to be exact. It took me about 2 months to get around the hefty task of uploading and editing. And of course, a certain friend of mine kept on bugging me about when I was planning to upload these pictures. By the way missy (you know who you are), I wonder how long it would take you to do this on your 56k modem. *evil grin* Seriously, it was time to upload them anyway, with the ending of this year. I’m so tired. With my broadband connection, why did it seem like it took forever to edit this pictures. Probably because I kept on timing out on the MSN site.

Today, I spent most of my day cleaning and watching some videos I borrowed at the library. *Yawn* I better get going. I must catch up on all that sleep I missed yesterday.
Tll next time.

December 30, 2001 at 5:59 pm · Travel· Permalink ·

Finally….

So finally, today I went to see the Lord of the Rings. It was pretty neat. There were only a handful of people in the stadium sized Loew’s movie theater. But what did you expect for a 10am showing. I know that’s pretty early to go see a movie, but the next showing would have been at 2pm. It was such a pain to fit seeing this movie in my schedule because it was a 3hr show and the showtimes just sucked.

Why did it take me so long to go see this movie. Well, I had some friends that saw it on opening day, and a friend that wanted to see it with his best friend. They were willing to see it with me again but, I really didn’t see a need for them to shell out another 10 bucks to see it for the sake of keeping me company. Then, I was suppose to see it this past, Sunday. Essentially, my friend was suppose to swing by my house to go to movies with me. And it was until I called her, did she inquire if we could see a later showing or to reschedule for Monday. At this point, I was pretty peeved, I hung up on her. I know it was wrong and I did apologize later. But I felt that wasted the whole day, and that it would be better if I just gone by myself. I know I do everything by myself.

I know life doesn’t revolve around me. I just don’t feel like I have the family thing. I do have those few friends that choose to outreach to me during the holidays. And I thank them for all their efforts, and wish I had more friends like that. But I have expressed how I feel. It’s kind of weird to be this open, but I think that’s what I need to open my soul.

December 27, 2001 at 6:16 pm · Rant & Rave, Friends & Family· Permalink ·

What’s Up Doc?

A daily spectator of the daily intricacy of my mind otherwise known as the Contessa of Fashion (you know who you are), had inquired when I plan to update my blog. So without further adieu, here is the latest glimpse into the what I call my so called life.

Disclaimer: Before I go on, please be forewarn of the following:
• You encounter tangents and rantings.
• Cynicism and Sarcasm (what’s new)
• And just plain moodiness.

It’s the holidays and the time of joy and family. And this is especially true with all that has happened this year. Truthfully, I’m not in a very holiday mood. I guess you can say I’m feeling very Bah Hum Bug. More or less, I refuse to be swept up into this commericalize holiday. And I just didn’t want to share how I was feeling. This is the first time since college that I felt like a poor college student. Remember, those college days, when all you can do is scrape up whatever change you had to survive. Yup, the good old college budget. This year, is the first year I couldn’t get any my friends presents, because I’m too busy trying to figure out how I’m going to scrape up enough cash to pay my bills. And all I can afford is to send out cards to my friends and family. I know it is really the thought that counts, but society always manages to make you feel guilty for the inability to reciprocate materialistically.

So what is the root of all this moodiness. It’s because the holidays is a time we take to spend with our family. And I realize I don’t have much of an immediate family aside from my mum. I know that in the end I’m going to be by myself. You can say, that I am very envious of my friends and how they make the hustle and bustle to get home for the holidays. I really don’t have that. A close friend of mine, had said “you don’t realize how big of family you have.” He was referring to my friends as my family. And in a way they are. But in the end, they all end up doing the family thing. I suppose I will get use to it. It is the burden of an only child.

December 27, 2001 at 5:59 pm · Friends & Family· Permalink ·

Back to Normal

It looks like the weather is back to normal this week. Well close to normal. At least the temperature is in the 50s. Last Saturday, it was nice and sunny and 70s. Geez Louise! That doesn’t happen in December. I really think it’s warmer in New York then in California right now. And that’s weird.

On top of that, I didn’t think I was getting any christmas cards this year. It’s mid December and my mail box is empty. What people are afraid of mail. Well I shouldn’t be talking since I didn’t know who was sending that Bed, Bath and Beyond package to me. But that mystery has already been solved. It was also kind of nice because I got a card from one of my email pen pals today. That was kind of cool. A really nice suprise.

December 12, 2001 at 6:19 pm · Rant & Rave· Permalink ·

So Much Data

So I started a temp job this week at a non profit organization. I am left to the mundane task of data entry. It’s so boring. But it’s time to get back to the real world, make some money, and pay some bills. Speaking of the real world, I’ve been having problems getting up in the morning. And I know ever since I started temping I haven’t been online that much. I guess that should be a good thing. The great thing about being unemployed was that I was actually getting some sleep

Before I get side tracked. Let me get back to the place I’m temping at. I’m afraid to go near the bathroom there. It’s not because it’s dirty. It’s just every time I try to touch the door knob, I get a shock. Yeah, it’s that time of year, all those damn electrons floating in the air.

December 12, 2001 at 6:18 pm · Daily Grind· Permalink ·

The Waiting Game

Supposely, yesterday UPS tried to deliver a package. The strange thing is that someone was at home all day. So did they really make an attempt to deliver this package, no one really knows. That is why I’ve been sitting here at home all day. Right, now I’m wondering who sent me this package. I didn’t order anything recently especially from Bed, Bath and Beyond. Maybe I should give them a call to find out what the item is or who sent it. Darn! They wouldn’t disclose that information to me because I didn’t have an order number. Bleah =d

Okay, finally found out who the culprit is. It’s none other then CL. And she won’t tell me what it is. Bleah. Guess I have to wait till the next attempt. According to my info notice, the next attempt was suppose to be between the hours of 10:30AM - 2:00 PM. Of course, that wasn’t happening. The UPS man, got to my door at about 5PM with this humongous box. It was like being a kid on Christmas morning, except that it never really happen. And that’s because my family doesn’t celebrate Christmas, and we never had a tree. So after, opening up the box, I had remove to ribbon to uncover a Wamsutta body length pillow. Thanks CL. That’s just what I needed. Hopefully, I get some sleep tonight.

December 6, 2001 at 6:28 pm · Friends & Family, Daily Musing· Permalink ·

Where are you Mr. Sandman?

Lately, I’ve been having some trouble getting to sleep. At least it’s not insomnia. It’s not like I have anything to be stressed about except, probably finding a full time gig. I tried almost everything to try to get to sleep including the song 99 bottles of beer on the wall. I only got up to 73 and I gave up. I was to lazy to get up to make some warm milk because that would require me to brush my teeth again. And I have this refusal to count sheep. I could have gotten online, but then I wouldn’t have gotten any sleep at all. Eventually, my body gave in. But I still don’t know what’s wrong with me.

December 6, 2001 at 6:21 pm · Just Me· Permalink ·

A Cup of Joe

I was out around the flatiron district today. And low and behold, I see a Store for Rent sign at what use to be Eureka Joes. Now one of my favorite coffee shops is closed. So why did I like this coffee shop. I think it was because it had some nice couchs, it wasn’t Starbucks, and it was centrally located. Guess I’m just going to have another place for a cup of joe or a tea bar. The search goes on.

December 5, 2001 at 6:29 pm · Essentially NY· Permalink ·