a. a coconut
b. some durians
c. spicy tofu with chinese pickled vegetables
d. thai papaya salad
e. sago with taro and all those south east asian jellies
f. hot black sesame soup/drink
g. fresh hot soy bean milk with no sugar please
h. malaysian spicy pan mee with the yummy leaves in the soup
i. yilan taro sorbet with peanut candy shavings in a wrap
j. salsa, guacamole, and hot fresh tortilla chips
i think i'm going to drool soon so i'll stop here
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Friday, February 5, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Resolution update
So it's been almost a month since the start of the new year. I've been relatively good at trying to keep my main resolution. I've made about 220 kanji flash cards, and 600 vocab cards. Only 780 and 5,400 to go. At this rate, I'll be done with the kanji portion in May, and the vocab portion in October.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
New Year's Resolution 2010
Here is my list of the FIVE resolutions that I want to be held accountable for:
Overall, it's important to live a healthier lifestyle. I'll try that by incorporating these:
1. Cook at least 3 x a month. (being realistic)
2. Work out at least 3 x a month. (Like ryw said, the first 6 months are the hardest).
3. Put in an application to have some direction in the next year by August 31st.
4. Resolve & stay out of debt. Simply, save more, spend less.
5. And finally.. last but not least, would help all the 4 of the above if I keep resolution in mind... to not be so lazy! (Change of attitude). I believe I believe...
My New Year's Resolutions
It's 2010, and time for some realistic and achievable resolutions. I expect you guys to nag me and hold me to these:
1. Study Japanese at least 7 hours per week. Within each week, I must create 40 kanji flash cards and 150 vocab flash cards (or a combination that will total 190 flash cards per week).
Ultimate goal: I am taking the Japanese proficiency test in December, and must memorize 1,000 kanji and 6,000 vocab words
2. Take at least 1 cooking class.
3. Something I cannot post publicly (ask me about it)
4. Learn to play the guitar (know all chords by memory)
That's all for now. The rest of you better post your resolutions up.
1. Study Japanese at least 7 hours per week. Within each week, I must create 40 kanji flash cards and 150 vocab flash cards (or a combination that will total 190 flash cards per week).
Ultimate goal: I am taking the Japanese proficiency test in December, and must memorize 1,000 kanji and 6,000 vocab words
2. Take at least 1 cooking class.
3. Something I cannot post publicly (ask me about it)
4. Learn to play the guitar (know all chords by memory)
That's all for now. The rest of you better post your resolutions up.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
i was reading some previous posts...
i too voted for obama..
but all i'm getting now is disappointment and a wilting hope.
that plane incident with the underwear bomber was scary.. i didn't hear about until i was on the plane at a stopover in el paso, texas. The passenger next to me had a local newspaper and was chatting about it with the other passenger. i was thinking.. whhhaaat?? and ohh great.. more to add to my fear of flying.
Why am i afraid?
Well first of all.. if anything were to happen --(you never know)... you really can't do anything.. you're in the air.. like high up.. or whatever is below you, chances are.. is not going to be some nice cushion you can just happen to safely land on. I don't even know how to jump out of the stupid plane. You're pretty screwed if something happens on a plane. If you're in a car, at least you can try to get out. If you're in a boat, at least there's a chance to use the little row boat or use the life vest and hopefully someone will come rescue. The plane.. can happen in an instant.
Also, terrorist attack.. after 9/11.. I was really scared. And really sad when I thought, dude.. what would I have done or what would I have personally witnessed on the plane.. or what would have been my final thoughts and actions as I knew I was plunging into death sooner or later. Um, I can barely even move in my seat to go to the bathroom... I can't imagine toppling over ppl..trying to go where?? :(
No thanks. I do not want to be in that situation as much as possible.
Sorry Dolly, I know you fly a lot too. I also cannot stand turbulence for fear that the plane can break into pieces if we so happen to just enter a crazy storm. Stupid what ifs.
My What IFs drive me nuts.
I'm tired. But those are my thoughts. It's also way past my bed time and I don't want to go to work. BLAH.
i too voted for obama..
but all i'm getting now is disappointment and a wilting hope.
that plane incident with the underwear bomber was scary.. i didn't hear about until i was on the plane at a stopover in el paso, texas. The passenger next to me had a local newspaper and was chatting about it with the other passenger. i was thinking.. whhhaaat?? and ohh great.. more to add to my fear of flying.
Why am i afraid?
Well first of all.. if anything were to happen --(you never know)... you really can't do anything.. you're in the air.. like high up.. or whatever is below you, chances are.. is not going to be some nice cushion you can just happen to safely land on. I don't even know how to jump out of the stupid plane. You're pretty screwed if something happens on a plane. If you're in a car, at least you can try to get out. If you're in a boat, at least there's a chance to use the little row boat or use the life vest and hopefully someone will come rescue. The plane.. can happen in an instant.
Also, terrorist attack.. after 9/11.. I was really scared. And really sad when I thought, dude.. what would I have done or what would I have personally witnessed on the plane.. or what would have been my final thoughts and actions as I knew I was plunging into death sooner or later. Um, I can barely even move in my seat to go to the bathroom... I can't imagine toppling over ppl..trying to go where?? :(
No thanks. I do not want to be in that situation as much as possible.
Sorry Dolly, I know you fly a lot too. I also cannot stand turbulence for fear that the plane can break into pieces if we so happen to just enter a crazy storm. Stupid what ifs.
My What IFs drive me nuts.
I'm tired. But those are my thoughts. It's also way past my bed time and I don't want to go to work. BLAH.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Japan - Day 1 - Arrival
I set my alarm for 6:00a, thinking I can finish packing up the little things, and giving myself time for a relaxing breakfast before I head out. Instead, I wake up at 8. I decided not to doublecheck my luggage. Instead, I showered, ate, and hurried my ass out of the house. I arrive at the airport at 9:30, early enough for a 11:30 flight. If only I knew the plane would be delayed for 30 minutes, I woulda taken my time.
So on the plane, I had an aisle seat in the middle row, on the right. Not a bad seat, since it was relatively close to the bathroom, but not close enough where I have to smell people's shit. The first meal served was great. We had a choice between fried chicken with rice, or pork cutlets and mash potatoes. I went with the pork, and it was relatively good, except for the need to gnaw on that shit. Then, the flight attendants (which were ALL hot!, except for the older ones), started handing out the mini haagen daaz ice creams. It was good, and bad. 10 hours on a plane, after eating dairy. I felt sorry for the people around me. I held in my gas and released it in the bathroom. At least I was kind enough to do that. The second meal came later, and man, it sucked! It was cheese lasagna!! What is with all dairy? I ate a little bit, but I hate cheese lasagna. They need to print a menu with what is available before you board the plane.
So I land at Narita, get my bags, and hop on the Narita Express. I get off at my stop in Tokyo, and switch to the Yamanote Line. Having to lug a 16kg suitcase down a giant flight or stairs only to lug it up another giant flight of stairs is not fun. And then, the train was pretty packed, so I had to kinda swing my suitcase around to make room. Sorry train people. I somehow got pushed to the middle of the train and needed to get off. Having a suitcase on a packed train is not fun. I then had to switch from the train to the subway. I think I walked a mile, and then down 1,000 steps on the stairs. Never switch to the Tsukaba Express from Akihabara. So, I get off at Asakusa, and the hotel said that it is about a 4 min walk from the station. So I started walking. Too bad I was walking in the wrong direction! I ended up walking at least 30 mins in the wrong direction before I realized it. And then I had to walk 30 minutes back. All this, WITH my suitcase!
After I get to my hotel, I quickly put my stuff away and go look for food. Lucky for me, there was a festival going on across the street. I decided to walk and take some pictures. I just kept walking, thinking the stalls would end. Until I realized I walked 6 blocks, and it was still going. I got my food, went back and ate it. And then I passed out afterwards.
That concludes day 1.
So on the plane, I had an aisle seat in the middle row, on the right. Not a bad seat, since it was relatively close to the bathroom, but not close enough where I have to smell people's shit. The first meal served was great. We had a choice between fried chicken with rice, or pork cutlets and mash potatoes. I went with the pork, and it was relatively good, except for the need to gnaw on that shit. Then, the flight attendants (which were ALL hot!, except for the older ones), started handing out the mini haagen daaz ice creams. It was good, and bad. 10 hours on a plane, after eating dairy. I felt sorry for the people around me. I held in my gas and released it in the bathroom. At least I was kind enough to do that. The second meal came later, and man, it sucked! It was cheese lasagna!! What is with all dairy? I ate a little bit, but I hate cheese lasagna. They need to print a menu with what is available before you board the plane.
So I land at Narita, get my bags, and hop on the Narita Express. I get off at my stop in Tokyo, and switch to the Yamanote Line. Having to lug a 16kg suitcase down a giant flight or stairs only to lug it up another giant flight of stairs is not fun. And then, the train was pretty packed, so I had to kinda swing my suitcase around to make room. Sorry train people. I somehow got pushed to the middle of the train and needed to get off. Having a suitcase on a packed train is not fun. I then had to switch from the train to the subway. I think I walked a mile, and then down 1,000 steps on the stairs. Never switch to the Tsukaba Express from Akihabara. So, I get off at Asakusa, and the hotel said that it is about a 4 min walk from the station. So I started walking. Too bad I was walking in the wrong direction! I ended up walking at least 30 mins in the wrong direction before I realized it. And then I had to walk 30 minutes back. All this, WITH my suitcase!
After I get to my hotel, I quickly put my stuff away and go look for food. Lucky for me, there was a festival going on across the street. I decided to walk and take some pictures. I just kept walking, thinking the stalls would end. Until I realized I walked 6 blocks, and it was still going. I got my food, went back and ate it. And then I passed out afterwards.
That concludes day 1.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Europe
I really want to go to Europe this coming summer. Anyone in? I was thinking of going for 2 weeks. I really want to go to London, Paris, Rome, and Madrid. I don't know if we can fit all in 2 weeks. But, I definitely would love to go to 2 countries. Hopefully airfare is cheaper then. I wouldn't want to pay $1,000 for a plane ticket. I guess we'll have to wait till the time gets closer.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Get out and Vote!!
President: Obama
Prop 1A: High Speed Train Bond Act - Yes
Prop 2: Standards for Confining Farm Animals - Yes
Prop 3: Children's Hospital Bond Act - Yes
Prop 4: Parental Notification before Abortion - No
Prop 5: Nonviolent Sentencing/Parole - No
Prop 6: Police and Law Enforcement Funding - No
Prop 7: Renewable Energy - No
Prop 8: Ban on Gay Marriage - NO
Prop 9: Criminal Justice System - No
Prop 10: Alternative Fuel Vehicle - No
Prop 11: Redistricting - No
Prop 12: Veteran's Bond Act - Yes
Prop 1A: High Speed Train Bond Act - Yes
Prop 2: Standards for Confining Farm Animals - Yes
Prop 3: Children's Hospital Bond Act - Yes
Prop 4: Parental Notification before Abortion - No
Prop 5: Nonviolent Sentencing/Parole - No
Prop 6: Police and Law Enforcement Funding - No
Prop 7: Renewable Energy - No
Prop 8: Ban on Gay Marriage - NO
Prop 9: Criminal Justice System - No
Prop 10: Alternative Fuel Vehicle - No
Prop 11: Redistricting - No
Prop 12: Veteran's Bond Act - Yes
Friday, October 3, 2008
Palin for President.. HELL NO!
So who saw the debate last night? Is it me or did she not answer the question, and then divert to another topic of her choice....
Palin: "Can we go back to talk about Afghanistan?"
I thought she did much better than expected. I really wanted to see her mess up like she did with Katie Couric. She held her own though, to my disappointment.
Biden was too statistical. The average American does not have the attention span to hear stats. They'd rather you get the fact quick and to the point. At least he didn't rant like he did in other debates. He did show that he is a much better VP choice than Palin is. It would have been interesting to see Clinton debate with Palin.
On a separate note, hope you all are registered to vote. Equality for all! Vote no on Prop 8!
Palin: "Can we go back to talk about Afghanistan?"
I thought she did much better than expected. I really wanted to see her mess up like she did with Katie Couric. She held her own though, to my disappointment.
Biden was too statistical. The average American does not have the attention span to hear stats. They'd rather you get the fact quick and to the point. At least he didn't rant like he did in other debates. He did show that he is a much better VP choice than Palin is. It would have been interesting to see Clinton debate with Palin.
On a separate note, hope you all are registered to vote. Equality for all! Vote no on Prop 8!
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