Ode to Peach

Ok. So, I'm not actually going to write a lyrical poem for my sister, but I figured I'd dedicate this entry to her (eventhough YOU NEVER read my blogs!).

Anway...

Little Sister...Peanut Head. Little Boo. Butt Munch. Booty Crack. Chub chub. Cream puff.

Honestly, I would not have my sanity today if it weren't for you!

As much as we fight, there is no one on this entire planet who knows me better than you. And I'm so lucky to have a sister like you because you've got such a big heart for such a little person. (5 feet to be precise).

Why you rock my socks:

1) You are athletic -- like me. Bwahaha. You're so tiny, but you kicked butt playing varsity volleyball AND basketball through high school. Who the hell does that at 5 feet? Only you, boo boo!

2) You are very responsible -- for only 19, you take care of the family like no other. You take care of all 4 of our big dogs. And you're the glue that holds everyone together...

3) You are the best listener in the world. You know how half the time I'm not listening to you when you're talking because I'm on the internet chatting, emailing, or have my mind pre-occupied? You seem to always listen! And not just..like..partially listening. But COMPLETELY. Your patience and level of understanding is beyond amazing. Whenever I'm sad...or need to cry, I feel like I can always call you. You're always there for me..no matter how far you are...you always pick up the phone and return my text messages. I truly appreciate that.

4) You're weird. I love you're genuine weirdness and dorkiness. It makes me feel comfortable being around you.

5) You are very giving.

6) I like hanging out with you -- go figure! My favorite things we do together include: eating, shopping, watching chick flicks, complaining about the family, driving home together, and talking about our guys. =P.

Yea. So, there ya go. In writing...just a few reasons...as to why I am so grateful for you..

<3

A balloon and its string

A great friendship is like a balloon and its string.

When my string is gone, I am floating alone...aimlessly. I go and I go -- sometimes up and up, sometimes down and down -- I just keep floating along. Everything becomes almost automatic.

But then we meet up for a meal or even just an IM or a short "hello!", you tie me down momentarily. And I thank you for that.

I think the most valuable friendships are the ones where...you don't need to talk every single day because even when you are apart or don't talk for a few days, weeks, months, or even years...it only takes a few moments to get back into that same groove and niche again.

And to remember that the reasons you're such great friends is because of that connection you guys have that will never change - under any circumstance.

It's nice to know that...when everything in life is changing - for the good or the bad... someone will consistently be there to remind you that...you're alright and everything will be ok.

Take a Breather. And just...enjoy life's precious moments.

There was a brief moment today when all of the thoughts in my head dissipated - in the Kid's Club section of 24 when this incredibly adorable little kid attempted throwing the nerf ball into a mini hoop.

Despite missing the hoop by a long run, he had such a huge grin on his face that could have brighten up anyone's day. A few more attempts to make the basket, except he kept missing. The little nerf ball rolled out of the play area, and so I picked it up and tossed it back to him -- instantaneously a smile was shared in return.

Pure. Youthful. Happiness.

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Leslie came to visit me today at work. Took a one hour lunch break to catch up. :). It's been too long, and I need to remind myself that no matter how busy I am...it's essential that I make time for the people I care about. If it weren't for them...well...what's the point of even working when you have no one to spend money with? LOL.

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RUN.

After the Kiwanis and CKI meetings tonight, I decided to run the Bay trail between Berkeley and Emervyille around 8pm. Felt a bit tired, but somehow...ironically, doing more physical activity helps wake me up!

The run itself felt good. Though, it was only about a 30 minute run back and forth, I felt strong. And despite this huge mosquito bite that is swelling on my right foot...I ran through the slight pain and still felt good!

As for the atmosophere...sun setting along the horizon. Water sparkling. Smell of the ocean. Gorgeous. Took a few moments to just sit and the edge of the path gazing into the sun set. Letting thoughts just flow. Closing my eyes and just detoxing. And realizing that life is way too short and there is just way too much in life to enjoy and opportunities to seize in the MOMENT to be worrying about the unknown.

Now here's a guy to admire: Roger Federer!

Successful. Talented. Sophisticated. Humble. Just darn handsome!





















What an extremely lucky woman (his tie was made out of the same material as her dress designed by Oscar de la Renta - very cute)!
















Good luck, Fedi! You got it this!

Roland Garros Semi Finals: Friday, June 5th
Roland Garros Finals: Sunday, June 7th

Crossing Paths

You will come across a billion people in your lifetime.

You will talk to maybe....10% of them.

But how many can you actually say you've created a relationship with?

My life...as I'm sure it has been for many of you...has been entwined within Kiwanis...and has been touched by a handful of selective faces.

To my graduating seniors -- you will ALWAYS be the reason that the 2006-2007 UC Berkeley CKI Board was as extraordinary has it could have ever been.

But most importantly, you will ALWAYS be a large part of who I am today.

I'm lucky. To have met each of you. To have developed friendships with you on all levels.

I'm grateful. That even until today we still can reminisce about yesterday. And dream about tomorrow.

I'm glad our paths have crossed, and I know they will continue to do so in the many years to come - no matter where you guys are - be it in person, gchat, phone, email, or even a simple facebook update/message. I look forward to seeing you all grow into the amazing and inspiring leaders I know you each have been empowered to become.

You know...just about a year ago I remember having a conversation with a good friend about "fate" and how if things are meant to be, they will be. That is, if our paths will cross again, then it will. So let it be.

However, after beating the topic around a bit, we came to the conclusion that...you know what? It's really WE who will MAKE our paths cross.

Luck will always indeed play a factor, but I strongly believe that determination and will power is what fuels the opportunity of that chance to even take place.

That is my belief.

And, gosh, you know. You never know who you're going to meet in your life time. And what impact they're going to have on your life, but I've learned that...if you go into meeting people with an open mind and open heart, I think you'll learn a lot about...everything...especially yourself...just by listening. Or...observing. It takes a bit of risk to make yourself vulnerable to opening up yourself to someone and letting someone open themselves up to you...but I can definitely say that this is a risk I'm willing to take for there could be nothing else more worthwhile.
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Cheriz, Joe, Alex, Amy, James, Kathleen, Diep...man...I'm really gonna miss you guys. But hey -- please know that you all truly! really! make me proud and happy like no other.

The greatest service you can do in this life...is to touch someone's life.

So thank you...for touching mine.

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Song of the Day: "Live High" ~ Jason Mraz

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Live high, Live mighty.
Live righteously takin it easy
Live high, Live mighty.
Live righteously.
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Journey to the City
38L - Geary to the 22-Filmore to the 14 - Ferry Plaz. Today I ventured through the city as mentioned yesterday dropping off resumes in person. Ironically, I didn't feel like SF was as receptive to me as LA...but nonetheless I'd like to think it was worth the effort making some face to face connections while getting to do some good ol' fashion site seeing on foot =).

Pretty darn spectacular things I saw today:

• The 22-Filmore bus ride down Filmore to 18th and Mariposa: really neat urban area with lots of random, diverse shops.
  
• Awesome view of the city/Bay Bridge on top of Portrero Hill (or...a random hill at the top of Portrero and 18th Ave.)
• Random kitty cat sitting in a tree O_o...the cat ended up following me for a block. Very cute!
• The compact office space of Adina. I ended up dropping off my resume with the CFO. That was pretty neat =).
  
• Women's Resource Center which consits of some pretty awesome women empowerment organizations -- such as Girls On the Run and GirlVenture (I think this is the place where part of the scene in "Kaden" from LUNAFEST was filmed!)
• The Landmark building on Market and Steurt Street near the Embacadero. OMG. This building is uber kewl!!! You know those scenes in movies where a bunch of business people are coming out of a building??? This place was it! Granted...it was near lunch time which I'm sure is the reason everyone was coming out all at once. (I'll dwell more about this later in this blog) .But man, 10 story high building. Del Monte Foods (the company I dropped my resume off at) was on the 10th floor and wow. Those offices. Really neat! *shakes head in awe*
• The Sports Club of LA -- I didn't even know it existed in San Francisco. Lo and behold...there she was. Smack dab in the middle of Market.

All in all, yes, today was a good job hunting day =). Which brings me up to application/cover letter #37.

San Francisco vs. New York (Random comparison based on today's
There are a lot of similarities...

• Big city
• Lots of people
• Business Center (SF - Market/Mission's Financial District. NY - Wall Street)
  
• Diversity
• Culture
  
• Urban lifestyle
• Hobos galore
  
• Shopping!!!
  
• Lots of things happening 24/7
  
• Damn good food.
• By a body of water/bridges.

Differences

• SF's transportation is WAYYYYYYYYYYYY cleaner. Haha. Though...NY's substations are pretty darn efficient...time wise. Once you've figured them out.
  
• NY has lots of hot dog stands and vendors....everywhere.
• I think SF has way more asian people per square mile. Where as NY has way more...all races per square mile. I guess you could say NY is more diverse...perhaps because it's closer to the Atlantic Ocean...?
• I think SF is more...chill. NY is like...super speedy. Everyone's constantly rushing everywhere.

I think I'd like to dwell in either places eventually =).

I Will Always Be in Awe of Business People
I've mentioned this a few times randomly to exclusive people, but I think I can share with the world now that...I have a fetish for business suits.

Why? Because I'm attracted to ambition.

Ambition inspires me. A desire to succeed in life or something in life or to develop a passion to the extreme is super dedication - and that's hot.

And business people tend to be the "icon" of ambition. Thus...this fetish.

Why do I say this? Because when I stepped into The Landmark today my mouth pretty much dropped in awe. All of those...people in suits.

There were alpha women...everywhere! Pencil skirts, blouses, neat/stylish hair in heels and briefcases. They embody...power! Success. Drive. Goals. A "I'm not going to take that shit" kinda attitude.

And that's where I hope to be in a few years...*hopeful glee*.

So here's the plan, aiiighhhttt?

• Today: 23 years old.
• 5 years from now: I'll be 28 years old and I'll be one of those amazing women walking out of those buildings. In heels heck yea. Doing what? A Director of Marketing of some sort of amazing place I can believe in of course!
  
• 10 years from now: I'll be 33 years old and I'll be on the start to owning my own gym =).

And in between, enjoy life's every day wonders. Mwahahaha.

That's the plan.

It's gonna happen. You just watch.

I WILL make it happen.