Hello,

Yep, I’ve been MIA for a bit from both my “rl” social world and the e-world as well. It usually takes me a couple of months to adjust to a new job. So… have you missed anything in my life? Nah, not really. I’ve just been working and sleeping for the most part. :)

I know… boring update. Okay okay, I’ll get into details about my latest interests:

Design

I’m loooovvviinnggg my job right now and how the diversity of things I get to do in my role as a designer–ranging from extremely creative work to the creation of an internal wiki. (Yes. I admit it. I very much so enjoy being a wikimaster to ensure that information stays clear and consistent to my preference. Wa ha ha ha! *throwing arms up in triumph*)

Financial Plans and Future Goals

I want a house. I won’t be buying one anytime soon but I’m saving up for one. Hopefully, people will just give me money for no reason to help me reach my goal! ^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^

In the meantime, I’ve been more money conscious–and thank GOD I have a job right now to save up my money! Watching my savings acct grow is definitely fun to watch (I sit there all day watching it jking). I’m glad I’ve been resourceful and frugal over the last years which has helped me save up. I’MMA GET A HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!! *power fist pump!!!!!!!*

Dog

In the last month, I’ve reflected back on some of my earlier life interests to see how I’ve tried to achieve my childhood dreams. Tomboy–check. Artist–check. Dog–wait, what?!

Yes. I’ve always, always, always wanted a dog, probably since the first time I laid eyes on one. I guess I’ve forgotten this because there was just no hope with my parents getting one. In fact, it became kinda routine for me to pop the question regularly, “Can we get a dog?” And with eyes rolling and people scoffing, the responses would range from an immediate “No way” to the Cantonese equivalent of “In your dreams!”

Why the doggy hate? Nah, it’s not that they hate dogs, it’s the practical reasons (go figure, right?). They go traveling a lot, my mom’s an OCD cleaner, and well… they’re just done with taking care of kids. (But… actually… IMO I think they MISS taking care of kids… I digress..)

Anyway, I live with Brent now in a condo that fully allows dogs and pets and all this wonderful happiness and joy! And when I was unemployed, it was the PEERRRFFEECCTT time for me to take care of a dog with allllll my free time! But…. my brother owns this unit. He says no dog.

SAAAADDD FAAAAACCCEEEEEEEEEEEEE GAALOOOOORRRRREEEE

I’ve decided that in order to achieve or at least start working towards one of my long-standing childhood dreams, I will be raising enough money over the years to buy my own house. When this has been accomplished and if I’m still financially sound after paying my life earnings to property tax and all that mumbo jumbo, I WILL GET A DOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Call it a lil of a John Locke syndrome–”Don’t tell me what I can and can’t do!!!”

I shall prevail.
I WILL fulfill all my childhood dreams in my lifetime!!

Health and Exercise

Okay, I get it. I should exercise.

I’ve registered for a membership at the YMCA and have been going to the pool at least 3 times a week. I suck at swimming now, but.. oh well. At least I’m trying, right? It feels GREAT to get into the pool again and to regulate my breathing.

Brent and I have been eating healthier in the last few months too, especially because we have deliveries from the Farm Fresh To You program. Basically: fresh (SUPER fresh), organic, local farm from the Napaish area come out here to drop off a box of vegetables and fruit every two weeks. It’s definitely pushed us to cook new things! Plus, it really feels sooo good to eat yummy fresh produce–there’s no comparison in taste! Interested in the FFTY program? Let me know if you want a referral to get a discount!

Okay I actually have to go swimming now. Will continue more later with a follow-up post and pics too X_X