$$$ Talk

My biggest regret in life is not saving enough money when I had a chance to do so.

I started working when I was 16 years old. The pay was not much. At that time, the minimum wage was $5.15/ hr and I got just that. I got my paycheck twice a month. I expected to see a big number since I worked more than 40 hrs a week but I was forgetting that I had to pay taxes so basically the more money I earned the more tax they're taking so the less money I got. But when I was at that age, I had no self control of money spending. My salary increased over time. I would suspect my bank account would be healthy but I had to close my checking at the beginning of freshman year in college because the amount of money was "insufficient."

Where did all my money go? to the mall, that's where it went. I went crazy with clothes because I was a teenager who had lost her baby fat. I spent money on shoes, food, manicure, pedicure, spa, hair stylist and car treatment. Anything that made me look and feel good. Such a dumb idea. I think of how much money I could have saved by now if I knew better. SIGH.

Looking back, I wish that I was smarter and wiser about money. I didn't know better. My parents never talked about money. It's just a taboo topic of conversation period. I remember when we went to Chicago for vacation, my dad handed out credit cards to me and my sister... with our names on it!!!!! if you're a parent, DONT DO THAT. Bad idea. A complete no no. What do kids know about credit cards? They know how to swipe it. I mean kids dont know what interest rate is, or credit score or the fact that when you use a credit card, you have to pay the credit card company back. You should teach your kids how to budget before giving them a credit card.

No use of feeling sorry for myself. All I can do right now is start over and learn how to save and spend wisely.

I'm in almost my mid 20s now and am beginning to think about my financial life. Better be late than never. I read an article somewhere that someone of my age should have stored away at least $10,000 and setting money aside for retirement. Uhmmm it's kinda hard to save that much money if we care so much about fashion. ....cute shoes and clothes and up to date make up, doncha think? I know my limitation. I love clothes, there's nothing that can stand between me and clothes. But if I want to be financially stable I have to put my image aside. I mean who do I really need to impress? No one but me. Just because I don't own the latest things, doesn't mean I'm old fashioned.

So after a long soul searching, I made a conclusion that I need to give up my old lifestyle. No more eating out every weekend, no more shopping because I am bored. I want to have a healthy relationship with my bank account. I want to have a little cushion just in case things don't go as planned. I am old enough to take care of this without the help of my parents.

I have learned to budget. Thanks to this website I learned how to manage my money.

My lifestyle has changed:

Budget:

I spend 20% of my salary on bill payments and 10% for myself. The rest go to the bank.

Shopping:

I no longer buy things that I don't need. I now can differentiate the difference between wants vs needs. I think twice before buying clothes..even if it's on sale. I don't go to the body shop for soap. I have a $20.00 budget for soap, shampoo and personal stuff at the beginning of the month. No body knows if my soap comes from the body shop or walmart. As long as I smell clean, I'm ok.

I keep my jeans. That's a big investment in clothes. My weigh goes up and down. If I dont fit in my old size that doesn't mean that I get to throw them away. I keep them just in case I might need them later. Jeans are expensive, you know... and it's hard to find the ones that fit you in the right places.

I buy more of basic stuff. Black and white cotton t-shirt for layering is a must. A cardigan. Button down shirt for a formal day. A good pair of black pants.

I don't buy 2 for $12 jewelry anymore. I invest in jewelries that are versatile and has monetary value. I'd rather buy one $100 Tiffany and Co. necklace than a bunch of inexpensive ones that I'll wear only once.

I don't buy unnecessary make up. I realize that my skin is the most important thing. So I'd rather spend time buying fruits and face cream to maintain my skin. Walgreens by my house has tons of inexpensive good quality make up. I gave up Sephora, my goddess.

I don't need anymore shoes and bags. I have enough.

Entertainment:

I used to go to the movie theatre every weekend. Now, I don't do it because one, I have no time, two, I have nobody to go with (tears). So I save about $8x4=$32 per month.

I don't go out to eat as much. If I do, I have to make sure it's within my budget. I eat at home now, and they feed me at work, so it's all good.

I go to Borders to see what books are out. I memorize the tittle and borrow the book from the library. Free of charge.

My house doesn't have cable. No one minds because all the good shows are on the regular channel, anyway.

So far, so good. I haven't used my credit card in a loong time. Right now, I am focusing on paying it off. I am constantly learning about financial jargons... I have broaden my horizon. I pay more attention to the word CDs, stocks, investments.

When I have kids in the future, I will definitely teach them about the value of money and not spoil them too much on unnecessary things. I am going to show them that the great things in life are free. I won't buy them the trendiest toys but I will use that money to take them to see the world and spoil them on making everlasting memories.

Happy 2007!!!!

This year started off in a mellow way. I spent New Year's Eve at home and spent the next few days after that working.

But there is a certain excitement about this year. I don't know why, but I have this inkling that this year is going to be a good year for me. First of all 2007 is the year of the Boar a.k.a my year (pig pig pig!!!)... second of all it just feels so damn good for no apparent reason.

I made new year resolutions this year. I know how they say that don't ever make new year resolutions because you tend to break them. I didn't make one until last year. My last year resolution was to join the gym because I needed to get in shape. I did that for a good 6 or 7 months. and then... I quit... but hey.. at least I kept my new year resolution, right?

So I did some thinking in December on ways to improve my life... and how to be a happy person no matter what life throws at me. I know it's totally unrelated to what I had just mentioned but in the midst of all of that thinking, I found myself not liking chicken, beef or lamb...It just happened like that (snap fingers). I didn't plan it or anything nor did I have any reasons of doing so. So I have been semi vegetarian for a month now (I still eat seafood). I am not being hard on myself..if in the next few months or year I suddenly eat chicken wing it's ok.

I know I'm weird.

The second resolution this year is to be smart about money. I have been working since I was 16 but I had $0 bank saving. I believe that there's something wrong with the banking system because the money going in is less than the money going out. Or at least I tried to believe so. And I just realized that all of those clothes in the closet have been untouched since I bought them...or that I bought too many clothes that I just forgot I had them. So now I just shop less..or shop if I REALLY REALLY need something. I am no longer tempted by sale signs... oops... I still do but I just hate the guilty feelings afterward. I work almost everyday, and I finally understand the value of money and how important it is to have savings. I still have a long way to go but baby steps count!!!

The third resolution is to have inner peace. I am beginning to learn about myself... funny how all these years I felt so exhausted of unimportant things. I just realized that!!!! I learned to take time for myself at least once a week. When I am at work I take care of other people and my days at work are not exactly smooth either. I have to keep up with people's demands.... and that makes me super exhausted at the end of the day. When I am at home, there are certain things that drive me insane too although is nowhere like at work but still I have to deal with my bro's stupid jokes :P I now find myself alone (on purpose) from time to time just to clear my head and hear my own thoughts..also to remove myself from other things for a minute. I see the difference. I laugh more and I am no longer having bad moods.

I also learned to let go of things that weigh me down. I no longer hear negative words from people because those things just keep me away from focusing on my priorities.

I learned to take one thing at a time and to relax a little bit.....

So, cheers to 2007!!!

long time no write....

First, I would like to wish my Muslim friends Happy Fasting.

I can't feel the spirit of Ramadhan here in the US. It's a totally different feelings when I was back home. Here I don't sahur. One: I'm lazy to get up. Two: there's usually nothing to eat at 3 in the morning. So I just pig out during buka puasa. Grab every food in sight...hehehe..... I went to shalat Taraweh last Sunday. I was at the Mesjid for a good 2 hours. My thighs hurt. It was 23 rakaat....every 2 rakaat salam...2 rakaat salam... plusss the doa was soooo long. It wasn't like he was reading surat Al-Ikhlas....he was finishing all the juz from the Al-Qur'an.

So, it's almost October. Time sure flies by so fast. I can't wait until the weather is cooler. I loooooveee the smell of the air during fall. I love walking through leaves on the ground. I love looking at the leaves changing color from green to yellow to red. Ohhhh....and halloween...

I've been working a lot lately. Like 50 hours per week. I just go home to sleep and eat. During my day off, I usually sleep in and park myself in front of TV. I just have no energy doing anything else.

But I chose to wake up early today. I just needed to get out. Lately all I've been at home and work home and work. So I went to see if I can find me a nice pair of shoes. I went to many different shoe store and couldn't find what I was looking for. You see, I am picky when it comes to shoes. I used to wear high heels ever single day. Now my feet are tired. So I was looking for more of a pair of flat shoes or kitten heel shoes WITH BUCKLE. Yes. I love buckles. I saw Michael Kors shoes..very nice looking...but not sure if I wanted to get them. The price is about right, but I'm just not used to the color. So I'm gonna think about it for a month. But I did find a pair of flats by Kate Spade ...simple shoes yet elegant..hehehehe... I don't need shoes...really. I have tons of shoes but I've noticed that I bought shoes that aren't comfortable. So I never really wear them. I just put them in my closets.

Oh yeah... I've developed a hate relationship with the airport. I felt sooooo sad when I was sending my friend to go home to Indo for good. In 2 months, I'll be sending my bf off to Malaysia. huhuhuhu.... so sad. But I'm going to be strong because we have to move forward, right? We can't be in the same place forever. So... I guess October is a busy month for me. I have work, and helping my bf to pack...go to outlets to buy suits with him...go to Chicago. anddd... I have family stuff I have to do. Oh..and Idul Fitri.... I think I need a daily planner.

Oh.. it's time to buka puasa.... my mom's making bistik sapi w/ kentang goreng....yummmmm!!!!

wedding....

Congratulations to Sissi & Sebastian!!!!!

Si mbak rambut kriwil kriwil-tukang makan-takut eye lash curler- senyum tanpa alasan, sudah married rupanya.

Mbak Sissi,

You look like an angel on your wedding day. Your smile is contagious. Your happiness and outlook of life bring joy to the people around you. You truly deserve all of the happiness in the whole world :D

Cheers to the future !!!!

Can you get to the future if the past is present?

Autumn in my heart

I blame Melz for bringing Korean fever into my house. We are now officially lazy to let go of our pajamas, scrunchies, and korean noodles. We have cried buckets of tears. We have indulged every snacks in sight as the cause of after movie depression. It's all because of our love of the Korean movies. Also as the cause of watching to many Korean VCDs, we now know about 100 Korean vocabularies ;P...and we are loving the headaches and puffy eyes that we get in the morning.

I love you, Won Bin. *Big Grin

In Memoriam

Steve Irwin, the "Crocodile Hunter."

1962-2006.

My childhood hero.

He's no Superman, Batman, Spiderman. But he is the only person I know who wrestles with the scary ugly creature.

And for that, I applaud his bravery.

May he rest in peace. Amin.

Makcik

I would like to thank PASTEL MAKCIK for the super delicious pastel and sambal in the whoooolee wiiide world. :D and thank you Ms. C for Taro rumput laut, minyak kayu putih, Beng Beng, cokelat Top. ahhhh... pleasures!!!!

Hi

I actually have nothing important to write ;D I just wanted to say HIIIIIIIIIII and wishing y'all a wonderful Monday.

P.S- I'm craving batagor, combro, bala2 and ayam gorengnya pak Haji Antapani. Don't ask why.

Tsunami

Another reason of why we should not take things for granted. After all we're all this small when we go against Mother Nature.

I pray for the victims in Indonesia. May Allah give them strength and patience to go through this tragedy.

Amin.

spinning the wheel

I'm busy. Not as busy as President Bush..but pretty close to that.

Working. Preparing for a job interview (next Wednesday). Studying GMAT with Mr. Handsome Guy ;D Watching Korean VCD (27 to go!!!!). Reading summer novels. Working out. Keeping in touch with old friends.

I've been taking a good care of myself.

And it feels hella gooooddd ;D


P.S- Irena DM. I miss you. *big hugs*

I hate work

It's Saturday. Something about today that makes it feel like it's Monday.

I feel bleah.

Managed to wake myself up at 1 P.M after an interrupted sleep. I just feel so annoyed this whole week. I feel like my bubble has been burst by an unwanted person. I don't know how Hollywood stars can handle having stalkers everyday.

I feel uncomfortable at my work place-a place dominated by mostly men. There are only 4 women there. And they stare.

I feel dirty. I feel dirty because I don't know what's running through their minds.

Worst yet, when this one particular guy made unnecessary gestures. Like followed me wherever I go, watch my every mood (like when I put eye drop b/c my contacts are drying out...and he stupidly said, "are you crying?" No dummo!!!!).....

and made stupid comments like, "We should go to Cancun, Mexico. I'll pay your plane ticket."
OK.. First of all, I can afford to buy a plane ticket myself. Why would I want this dude who I only know for 2 days to buy me one? Second of all, I am happily taken, thank you very much.

I don't get it. I tried every way to send the message that I am annoyed and would like to be left alone. I ignore him, I walk away. I even said the term" MY BOYFRIEND" over and over, like in every sentence...that dude doesn't quite get it. Is it maybe he doesn't know English very well? But who is it to blame? I mean... like last Wednesday, I told my boyfriend to come in just to "flag" me you know...even THAT doesn't work. Because yesterday, that dude asked for my phone number.

I understand IF my bf is shorter than me, skinnier than me and that dude keeps on pursuing me because he doesn't feel threatened. But my bf is like 6'4" weighing 280 pounds!!! He is practically 2 or 3 times bigger than a normal guy. Is that amigo blind or something? Jeez....

Oh.. and wuz up with all of these stupid nonsense questions like:

"Do you like corn tortilla?" "Do you like soccer?" 'Do you like Pepsi?" "Do you like guacomole?" Do you like baseball?" "You know Dina Santos?"

WHADDAFUCK!!!! Go F yourself amigo!!! You're lucky you didn't get shot when you cross the Mexican border.

Damn it!!! I have to see that dude on Monday and every single day after that. Man... I'm serious. If he starts to sexually harrasing me, I'm gonna report it to the police.

I'm so stressed out now :'(

Transformation

I am currently undergoing a major transformation in my life ;D

I decided to cut my long hair. The idea came out of the blue. I guess I am just carrying 2 lbs worth of hair on my head. I looked like a poodle in every picture and I was so darn sick of pony tails, enough with 1 hour blow drying my hair, so done with hair on my face everytime the wind blew... enough enough enough!!!!

So one day I was telling my sister about my hair dilema. She was like, "Let me cut your hair!!" I was like, "Ugh.... really??? You can cut hair?" She was like, "Yeah...I watch mom cut hair all the time." So I thought what the heck...why not. Hair grows back right??? It's not like it's the first time taking a drastic hair change. Puhleazee...

It was 1:00 in the morning and we were tip toeing in the kitchen. Stole mom's hair scissors and other gadgets.

I got to say that I was kinda nervous but I tried not to show it because I didn't want to make her nervous and cut my hair the wrong way. I held my breath the whole time she was cutting my hair... welll took a deep breath here and there after she was done with one section.

My dad walked in the kitchen and he was like, "What the hell are you guys doing!!!!" hehehehe... he seemed surprised and terrified. His face was so funny lookin'... He marched to the living room and yelled, "Buuuuu..... anakmu itu loh...potong potongan rambut di dapur!!!" Me and my sister were laughing so hard. My dad kept on walking back and forth pretending like he needed something from the refrigerator. I guess he was checking just to make sure I didn't shave my head bald..hahahaha...I know what my dad was thinking... I am known in my family as the crazy hair one. Man.. when I was in High School I did all kinda experiments with my hair. I dyed it purple, red and even bleached it blonde...the hair length went from super long to super short...with bangs to no bangs. I kinda stopped dealing with hair when I got to college....but I guess the "disease" came back...wakakakaka....

So chopy chop she went and boom bah...all my hair fell on the floor. Funny that all of the sudden my head felt light. I could feel the breeze on my neck. My sis gave me some bangs and layer the back and the sides to frame my round face....ooohhh.....she's so professional..maybe I should tip her...hehehe

I woke up feeling super sexy the next morning. My BF super loved it. He was like..."Oooohhhh.... you look so hot and so refresed. You look younger!!" Super duper happy....A lot of people told me that I could pass as a 18 year old girl. Yeah..right!!!! Me love my sis. It's so good to have a personal hairstylist.

Actually I have 2 hair stylists.

I forgot to tell you that my mom is a certified hair stylist. She does hair for a living

Annnd... I'm gonna ask her to color and highlight my hair. *evil laugh*

Ahh... sweet loving summer :D

Males and their hormones

Currently Listening to: Whenever You Call by Mariah Carey and Brian McKnight

Ok...I got this thought when I was hanging out with some guys on my trip to Wisconsin.

Little did I know that guys will never be content with what they have. That they feel the grass is always be greener on the other side. It doesn't matter if they guy is happily taken..they will, whether you ladies want it or not, stare at other girls. They go gaga over girls wearing tank top, short short and high heels. for asian guys...as long as the girl is skinny with long silky hair...they'll stare and drool... no matter if she's pretty or not.

WHY GOD WHY!!!! *tears*


As of me.... I don't look around. I am one faithful lady.

Errr....





I take that back.... will definitely look at him. I HEART CHANNING TATUM.SLURRRPPP!!!

But realistically speaking....girls are smarter than guys because well..me for instance... I always feel guilty if I stare at some dude at the mall. Usually I only check out their clothes. That's it!!! But this thing called emotional relationship goes beyond physical. Seriously... beauty is only skin deep. I always remind myself that I have a happy healthy relationship..that my bf is a good loving guy. And I am happy with that.

SIGH....
Now why can't guys do the same????

sister from another mother

Currently Listening to : Everytime by Janet Jackson

I believe that somewhere out there there's at least a person who looks like me complete with the personality. Yup.. You know why? I have been seeing people who look alike other people who I know. My Body Pump instructor looks like Nia Vardalos from My Big Fat Greek Wedding. I swear to God!!! Well... except she's buff and blonde..but still. I find it really creepy. I talk to strangers whenever I get a chance because where I work I get to meet all type of people: weirdos, weirdos and weirdos. .....throw in some nice pleasant ones once in awhile. I saw this girl who looks like Natalie Portman..but with wavy hair, the guy who looks like Tom Welling in Smallville but shorter..the list goes on and on. Often I find myself thinking, "Hmmm.... I felt like I've seen person somewhere." That's just the face though. Imagine if they have similar face with similar personality. Weird....

But you know, you'll never know what's going on in this world. So many mysteries.

GOT TO KICK THIS LAZY SELF.

So many emails gone unanswered. So many call left unreturned. So many sms got neglected. What is wrong with me?..me knuckle head. My dad's birthday is on Thursday and I haven't gotten a chance to get him anything. It's so hard buying stuff for parents because I never know what they want..or if I knew what they want, it's usually hella expensive wayyyyy beyond my budget. But the hardest one is when they say, "I don't want anything for my birthday. I just want you to grow up to be a decent person." But I AM decent already. SIGH...not helping. So anyway...got to think fast about what to get him.

BTW, people think I look like Eva Longoria.

ehhh... that's a lie :p

Promises

Currently Listening to: I Believe in Love by Dixie Chicks

It's 1:35 AM and I am sleepy. My contacts are bothering me. Prolly have to take them out by now.


It's been a long day. It's been a long week. I swear I feel like I am in a roller coster ride. One day good, one day bad, one minute happy, one minute sad.

I am so happy that as of now only few people knows about this blog. I'd like to keep it that way. People are judgemental nowadays. I am too...in a way.

As of now, I am trying really hard of figuring out what is it that really bothering me. It seems to me that I get annoyed with simple little things. Gosh...I hate seeing myself that way. I guess I have soul searching to do. And the funny thing is, I don't have that much time...tick tock.

It's hard to just focus on fixing myself and separate myself from all of these commotions that are going on. Like I am still holding grudges against all of these people surrounding me. Not all of them, but a majority. I don't remember when did I become this bitter woman? I found out that the world is not meant to be painted with rainbow colors. BLEAH... I guess I just have to live with the fact that where I live is not a good place. Of course the other side of the argument is that no matter where you live, as long as you have found that peace within you...then you'll be okay. Easy to say, hard to do. Again, this grudge will kill me one day.

GOTTA STOP ALL OF THESE NONSENSE.

So I will make these promises to myself:

-I need to not pretend to be happy when I am not happy.

-I don't need to set my feelings aside to please other people. I need to appreciate my feelings more. I chose who I love.

-I need to learn that in fact it is ok to be happy. That there's nothing wrong with being in my own skin. That people will talk behind me whether I like it or not...afterall they are entitled to their own opinion. It doesn't determine who I am. In the end of the day, the only person who knows me is well..me.

-I don't need to bring the past if I want to have a future.

-I need to stop blaming other people or the bad situations. Because I know and trust myself better to not get in the harm's way.

-I need to stop with all these hustle and bustle and start to smell the roses. That as long as the sun is still shining, I am still living.

-I need to learn to forgive and forget. Let bygones be bygones.

-I need to stop writing dark entries. At least decrease it to twice a month...hehehhee...

I feel better now. Even better after these contact lenses are out.

I made a promise to myself. Locked it away deep down inside
Told my heart we'd wait it out
Swore we'd never compromise
Oh I'd rather be alone
Like I am tonight
Than settle for the kind of love
That fades before the morning light

Silence stared me in the face
And I finally heard its voice
It seemed to softly say
That in love you have a choice
Today i got the answer
And there's a world of truth behind it
Love is out there waiting somewhere
You just have to go and find it

I believe in love, I believe in love
A love that's real, love that's strong
Love that lives on and on
Yes I believe in love

today's a good day

Currently Listening to: Whenever You Call by Mariah Carey & Brian McKnight

I feel much much better today. Thank God for the strength to go through another day.

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, I took a nap twice today...so all good.

I took the time to go to the gym today. I was contemplating of going but I miss my yoga class. I got there about 9:19 AM...kinda early so I went to Step class. Didn't sweat that much. I never had this instructor before so I was confused of the movements...didn't do too well there. Managed to look like an idiot spinning around the step. After that I went to Yoga class...never had that particular instructor either. Hey...where did all of them go? Yoga was weird today. She was playing up tempo songs so I wasn't relaxed at all. Worst of all, she dimmed the light so we were all confused. Anywho...enough complaining. I guess I just have to go to the gym again tomorrow to shed some more sweat. SIGH ... I decided to take a shower at the gym because I went through all the trouble packing up clean clothes. LOOOOOVE the shower!!! Sooo nice and I felt all squeeky clean afterwards. Love my gym!!!! I might try the sauna room next time I'm there. I just don't want to look like a loser being the only one in that sauna room. I'll bring a friend there next time. yup..yup...

This month is a good month for a lot of people. My cousin, Ery is getting married this weekend. My other cousin Mia is getting engaged..annnddd if that's not enough..my cousin Lizza is pregnant. SO HAPPY FOR THEM!!! I lost count of how many nieces and nephews I have up to date. Ohh... lots of people are graduating too. My bro will be graduating from high school the end of this month. And the PLN clan are graduating this weekend. Hip hip horray!!!!

I don't work as much nowadays. Only 20 hrs a week. I don't wanna work a lot anyways. I need some relaxing and clean up the house. There's a lot of things to be done. I know a lot of things are going to change from now on. It's scary for me, but I guess I just have to adapt and adjust. I figure why do I have to put up with all of these stress, you know. I have to learn to make myself calm and happy. The future is gonna be there whether I want it or not.

Oh.. one thing I also like to do is blog surfing. I notice the blogging world is rather quite nowadays. I guess people are busy. But I do enjoy escaping to other people's world...it's a therapeutic thing for me.

So, here's to another great day ahead!

Plan

Currently Listening to: You had a Bad Day by Daniel Powter

Life is not perfect.

Just when I think I am in control, I'm not. Just when I think I plan every step of the way, 99% takes a different turn...and I hate every single moment of it. I hate to adjust...it sucks. Lately it seems like when I thought everything was going smoothly, it went haywire. It's like I went to sleep thinking,"I can't wait for tomorrow to come." Then I woke up with bad news and I wished I had never woke up. It's that bad.

I just feel bad for my parents. They work hard to get to where they are now. And one evil person is just enough to ruin their dream.. and I am so mad. I am mad because I hate seeing them starting over from the beginning again. Where's justice when you need it?

With all of these commotions, I found myself feeling numb. It's like I thought I got everything figured out and then I just have to throw everything out the window. I'm tired. I'm exhausted. I need a break. Why isn't there the end of the tunnel for me?

And I am trully blessed to have a partner in life who understands what I am going through and always there to lend a shoulder to cry on... to be there to make me laugh and to forget all of this sadness for awhile. He is truly the anchor of my life.

*SAD SIGH*

I just hope that God doesn't sleep on us and helps us go through this tough time.

Amin.

Wheeeeee ^_^'

Currently Listening to: Amber by 311

Me so tired. Body aching. I've been working for 6 days straight. Very little sleep.

Soooo looking forward to this weekend.

Waking up to the beautiful sight of sunrise. Jogging along the "beach." Playing sand volleyball. Jet Skiing. SHOPPING!!!! I'm smiling ear to ear ;D

Tottliooooo.....

Hasta la Vista babayyyyyy!!!

R.A.N.D.O.M

Currently Listening to : Where'd You Go by Fort Minor

This is gonna be a totally random entry, just bear with me. I have to get this unnecessary stuff out of my head before I go to sleep.

BTW, love the song I mentioned above. It's a mixture of the young Enya with rap..coolio.

Blogging is very addictive, don't you think? I looovvveee blog hopping, reading random people's blogs. Gosh, it's so amazing to take a peek at people's lives. It actually makes me feel blessed with what I have. Alhamdullilah.

Mommy wants us to go to the Lake of the Ozarks by the end of this month for the weekend. But don't know if I can get off work. Starting next week, I'll be working more than 40hrs per week because one of the lady quit. Oh man, I am so looking forward to being tired. Bleah. Anywho, I am looking forward to the family trip b/c we have an addition a.k.a sis' bf...hehehehe... Like always, I am in charge of booking the condo. Why does the price has to be sky high? I probably have to bid online.

Me and bf was going over the cost of our Wisconsin trip the end of May yesterday and we nearly fainted. Flight tickets, hotel, van rental, food, etc. Watching bf plays basketball and win MVP=priceless ;P I guess the paycheck from work is gonna go to that trip. I AM BROKE.

Pink is famous again nowadays. I was watching OPRAH today and saw her talking about her "Stupid Girls" video. She's right though, we got wayyy to many dumb blondes over here. My bf told me when he went to Hooters to get my chicken wings (hehehe...) he saw this sign by the cash register: "Wait for 5 minutes..Blondes still thinking." hahahaha...I notice that during the winter time, I don't see that many blondes but by spring break..they're blooming!!!! but you know, not all blondes are or act stupid. Kelly Clarkson!!!

Another thing I am addicted to is Friendster (don't we all). It's boring sometimes cuz there's not much to do there, you know, besides the usual checking out people's pictures and stuff. It's always fun to reconnect with old friends. Bless Friendster.

Is it me or people here have identity crisis? They landed to the USA and started smokin' and drinkin' and partyin'. Shame on them. Listen to what yo momma told you. Fool! That's sad. I mean they arrived all innocent and when they live here for a week they go crazy. Culture shock. Just chill, dude ( and dudettes). No need to show people that you're cool and shit. Damn ghetto Asians.

Okay....I feel better now. Sorry about the breakdown. Told ya it was gonna be random.

Hmmm...this ice chocolate mik is soo good. Me love chocolate milk.

Qt Pie out!