ugh. I am SICK. I’m not dying of the flu but I have this horrible cough that seems like I have mucus floating in my lungs.

Lovely - I know. Cannot wait to go to the doctor’s today to get some strong antibiotics to kick this crap outta me!

On the other hand - beautiful Mai tagged me to write 7 Random Facts about myself. (what an easy reason/excuse to blog).

1. I’m left-handed and I LOVE IT. It’s something that makes you different and by being left-handed in a right-handed world, you’re forced to almost be ambidextrous. They say left-handed people are more creative? (a lot of famous celebs are left handed including President Clinton AND Obama! and Eminem (highly creative!) heh.

2. I lose weight easily. Which would normally be a good thing but sometimes it is bad. For instance, I am trying to GAIN 4-5 lbs right now because I’ve lost TOO much weight recently (probably due to stress). I do NOT want to look like a skinny twig nor do I want to be big and fat. It’s only a good thing if I’ve suddenly gained a lot of weight and need to lose it. It’s a good thing Asians are usually naturally slender because i eat EVERYTHING. NOM NOM NOM!

3. Night Owl: I’m the definition of a night owl. My usual bedtime is like 2 AM. 1 am if i’m lucky! Even when I was 9 years old, my bedtime was like 12-2 am. How did I survive in high school getting up at 6 am? I have no idea. College was where I made up for all that lost sleep.

4. I have my CCW. Carry Concealed Weapons Permit. I can carry a loaded gun on me, in my car, or in my purse - hidden. OH YEA. I don’t do this because my friends/family get nervous around guns (or is it me they get nervous around? haha) but it’s nice to have. Ya know, just in case zombies start coming and trying to bite my head off.

5.  LOVE MOTORCYCLES! I had one but I had to sell it. I want another one…maybe after I get my BMW. heh heh. Here is what I used to have: Suzuki GSX-R 600 (aka gixxer 600)

6. Poker…recently learned to play it and I’m quite addicted. I usually play online on Full Tilt. Addicting and bad for you. heh. I’m not that much of a gambler though so I don’t lose TOO much money unlike boyfriend who I think should be Asian or more Vietnamese since  he gambles aka losees A LOT of money.

7. I really want to be a girly-girl and know how to put on great make up. I just don’t have the patience or the skill. So sad. I make my friends put eye lashes on me or I go without. The only thing I know how to do is put on eyeliner. heh. I love eye make up though! Should watch some tutorials and learn to blend shadows and colors. The only thing is I don’t know if I actually look nice or like a clown on acid!

To my readers who commented on mine and boyfriend’s anniversary - THANK YOU! haha. I don’t expect readers to care much but you guys are freakin’ hot, fabulous, and amazing!

I am *so* glad it’s the weekend. Long week but next week is LAS VEGAS! (much needed vacation but I know I will need a vacation from vacation since vegas will be utterly crazy). I haven’t had my inspiration or ideas on what to post so at least I’m sparing you guys the details of my boring life.

oh wait - except that boyfriend is 21 now. O-M-G. LEGAL!  As you can tell, he’s drunk. I’m just an old granny. (23 btw) and TURNING 24 in May. - hides -

NEW PURCHASES:

I love these wedges for work. Stylish, professional, yet really comfy because god knows I am a tiny little thing who needs to be heels 24/7. Wedges WORK.

 White wedges are for spring/summer. I wear these all the time! The extra platform gives me extra needed height. woo hoo! I may have to get another white pair or black pair. They will be perfect for strutting around the casinos comfortably and drunkenly probably.

 This BEBE dress. (I know, I am obsessed). Perfect for clubbing at XS in Vegas! (has anybody been? let me know how it is!) I’m really happy it fits me like a glove! I may shorten or take off one ruffle layer since my friend commented saying it seems a little long but if it’s TOO short, I’ll look slutty. hah.

woo hoo. 1.5 years. haha (which isn’t anything)

♥ you!

Earth.

Isn’t it simply gorgeous?

Nature.

I’m sitting here watching Planet Earth after the 2010 Olympics and always awestruck by how beautiful, great, and almighty Mother Nature can be.

Science likes to put it to circumstance. But look around you. How can everything just come together so perfectly? The  entire eco-system is the perfect eco-system.

Not coincidence. God plays a hand or something of an equal higher being.

YAY!!!!!!! GO USA! I’m proud to be a Vietnamese American! I love the winter olympics because it’s amazing to see these athletes perform especially under the pressure of the OLYMPICS but also a time where you can show your patriotism and love for your country!

My parents immigrated separately from Vietnam (years later, met in California). My dad actually lived around the world as a child due to my grandfather working for the Vietnam Embassy/Government but when the south fell to the communists, everybody headed straight to America. My mother didn’t come to America until Saigon fell and came by here on a refugee plane and stayed in a refuegee camp and everything.

This is the reason why I love being Vietnamese but also American. My parents worked VERY hard from the bottom. The family was on welfare when I was born! My mom told me that my dad and sister used to hide or stand by the register at the grocery stores when my mom paid for food using food stamps! They lived in a tiny apartment in the ghetto - my sister was never allowed to play outside. My mom barely knew English and worked her way up from being a cocktail waitress, hair stylist, insurance agent, nail shop owner, and most recently - a telecommunications security engineer working for government contractorss in IT such as Boeing, SRA, etc. She’s semi-retired now because my dad worked his way up from a dishwasher to an independent consultant/director of operations for franchises for this big chain of restaurants. My parents provided me with everything I could think of as a child. We always got to wear nice clothes, got a lot of toys, and of course plenty of food and shelter. Not to mention, Asians (in general) love designer items and this is where I got my love for designer fashion - especially purses. BOTH my parents rock the best clothes and love all the fashion high brand items - not just because it’s a brand name (it is better quality) but also because they worked  SO HARD, how do they NOT deserve it?!

They paid for my education 100% and I worked hard to prove that they would not spend their money in vain. I graduated in exactly 4 years with a job waiting for me and pretty much 100% independent at 22. I am not even satisifed - I want more! I am still striving to be better! I want my own children to not have to work so hard to earn their keep but I want them to remember where they came from and I want them to work very hard as well. It teaches the value of hard work, money, and builds character. Also - independence and confidence!

My parents love America because they got opportunities that they would not get in Vietnam - especially when it fell to communism. They got opportunities (albeit not great ones) but they worked hard and it paid off and better opportunities opened up. I feel like a LOT of Asians are like this, especially the ones who immigrated here due to war or snuck over here for better life opportunities.

FINALLY!!!! yay! <3 you ♥

why are some relationships so hard?

is it the people? communication? sacrifices?

do WHAT for the sake of “love”?

compromise…?