tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61903082011-12-14T21:51:26.344-05:00master of the buddhist palm methodJinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.comBlogger991100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1146513624175410052006-05-01T15:47:00.000-04:002006-05-07T19:24:07.280-04:00

So I guess David Blaine is once again pulling some weirdo stunt in New York. This week he will live underwater for one week in a specially built aquarium outside Lincoln Square. I met David Blaine a couple of years ago - he seemed like a very nice guy and very tolerant of my dorkiness around him. The first time I met him was at a benefit dinner an artist I worked for was throwing - my job that

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1145919306794221352006-04-24T18:45:00.000-04:002006-04-24T18:55:06.830-04:00

Hey dude, Sorry I almost pinned you against a Honda Accord but you retardedly decided to dart out in front of my car as I was pulling out. I can understand your confusion - I mean you were obviously a drunken hiptard that was hanging out at that speakeasy bar on Ave. B - you may have had too many PBR's that night. I had started my car and turned on my lights and started backing out of the space

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1143564615755347892006-03-28T11:36:00.000-05:002006-03-31T13:35:51.613-05:00

So I came across this post today on Gawker and thought about a funny story from my past.I used to work at a music management office - the guy who owned the company was a total legend in the business - which usually means that the guy was a total weirdo. He had a couple of people that were total wack jobs that shouldn't be holding a normal job - but he liked them - so he wouldn't fire them even if

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1143502578958387122006-03-27T18:30:00.000-05:002006-03-27T19:36:22.866-05:00

So I was massaging one of my regular "clients" at the student clinic the other day and she asked if had set a date for my wedding.I said most likely in May of 2008She said that I don't need to have a big wedding(true) and I should get married soon because my grandmother is old and she might not live long enough to see us get married if we wait that long! (thanks for making my day so cheery)If I

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1143502157288606602006-03-27T18:21:00.000-05:002006-03-27T18:29:17.300-05:00

I am graduating in a mere THREE week's and I haven't been focused enough to ...well...say anything.So, here is the current situation. The fiance has entered the world of real estate (was a fantabulous idea because he couldn't last another unemployed day in our house....the dog would have tried to devour his head....or grandma - whomever he made more cranky) though he hasn't sold anything since he

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1140457060918085002006-02-20T08:57:00.000-05:002006-02-20T12:37:40.980-05:00

Seeing that my hotel advice for New York City is currently the most popular topic on my blog - I'll entertain you a bit more.On The Ave Hotel - Upper West SideThis hotel in the past was running a little too high in it's price range for what you were getting...but they have finally gotten a reality check. This is a very nice hotel, modern rooms and decent neighborhood. If you stay here you are not

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1140227485322046862006-02-17T20:43:00.000-05:002006-02-17T20:53:54.383-05:00

So in case anyone is wondering - my missing aunt (well only missing to me really) hasn't been found yet.Here is a picture of her from 1987 - I'm sure she hasn't changed all that much. Though I really hope she doesn't have that sweater anymore.When I was in Taiwan in April, my relatives said that she is in Taiwan and that she is currently married and has children. Of course, no one is in touch

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1140226199168740132006-02-17T20:18:00.000-05:002006-02-17T20:30:57.243-05:00

So the boyfriend and I finally took "the big next step" and got engaged. Please refrain from asking me the following questions:When is the wedding?Have you picked a date? When is the big day?If you ask me any of the questions above - I will hunt you down and throttle you. Seriously.Here is the situation. Being a former music industry slave turned travel agent to the stars turned massage therapy

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1140130280460829012006-02-16T17:46:00.000-05:002006-02-16T17:51:20.473-05:00

Lucky enjoyed the snow - even though she needed us to clear a path for her Here is my future husband in the snow with Lucky - note the dog's terrified look Once the path was established - she ran back and forth until she tired herself out

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1140129548508029122006-02-16T17:38:00.000-05:002006-02-16T17:57:00.863-05:00

I knew my mother was going to die the day she told me she was sick. I was coming in from a night out in the city and she stopped me on the way to my room. “I went to the hospital today” she whispered. She didn’t want my grandmother to hear, which I found odd because my grandmother is hard of hearing and knows very little English. “They told me I have Cancer. Don’t worry, the doctor said I have to

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1140127042230964252006-02-16T16:51:00.000-05:002006-02-16T16:59:27.680-05:00

Four years ago, I lost my mother to cancer…sometimes I realize it's changed my life in ways that I couldn't have imagined. I may have not have had the strength or courage to accomplish what I've done so far - it may have been the best thing that has ever happened to me.My mother was an extremely strong woman. She had married an American man and moved to the United States away from her country and

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1140126499230959852006-02-16T16:48:00.001-05:002006-02-16T16:51:10.380-05:00

I have been drowning in a lot of responsibility lately - I finish school in April , I have been dealing with some grandma issues (she's fine) and the boyfriend (now the fiance!) has a new job as a real estate agent and until he sells something - I'm helping him out.I've also thought about taking a new direction lately.......So - lets see how it works out.

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1132692644291035752005-11-22T15:39:00.000-05:002005-11-22T15:52:33.380-05:00

So for some reason - Thanksgiving causes me to go a little bit crazy. Not "I'll kill you all!" crazy - more like "the turkey must be perfect - PERFECT I SAY!" crazy.Anyway - here is my menu:Butternut Shrimp Bisque (recipe from Brigtsens)Apple Cider Brined TurkeyDried Cherry and Italian Sausage StuffingGarlic Mashed PotatoesRoasted Sweet Potatoes, Pears and ParsnipsGreen Beans with Carmelized

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1130374814180121512005-10-26T20:59:00.000-04:002005-10-26T21:03:54.860-04:00

for Darren Jiang or for the phrase "fucking the babysitter"Interesting.Anyway - Darren, who apparently won over the hearts of many people looking for him on Google, plays for a NY/NJ Asian American league called Fastbreak.If you are going after your babysitter ...well I can't help you.

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1130351403542505012005-10-26T14:27:00.000-04:002005-10-27T08:25:01.353-04:00

I recieved this email today from a friend:Daniel's Ashhole has been blatantly ripped off by an American-run company in Hong Kong. It's beyond shocking - if you have time please send an email to the president of the company, Robert G. Kushner, kush@netvigator.com, telling him just what you think of his business practices/ethics. It's simply wrong to steal ideas, artwork, and design in this manner

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1130189154968719492005-10-24T17:00:00.000-04:002005-10-24T17:28:56.456-04:00

I noticed that I am still getting the occasional visitor from wherever looking for a cheap hotel to stay at in New York from my Gridskipper link in February .Here are some hotels in NY that I wouldn't recommend:The Paramount Hotel - The rooms are small - so small that you can stand in the middle of the room, stretch out your arms and touch the walls on each side of you.The Gershwin Hotel - Pros:

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1130187356023105082005-10-24T16:24:00.000-04:002005-10-24T16:55:56.073-04:00

About two weeks ago - I watched Restaurant Revamp - a reality type show on Food Network about Bobby Flay helping to revamp a restaurant in order to save it. The restaurant in question was the Luca Lounge in the East Village. Did anyone else see the show? Because it seemed like the whole revamp gave the place a new breath of life. Maybe not - the boyfriend and I were hanging out in the East

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1129332856927676952005-10-14T19:09:00.000-04:002005-10-14T19:39:35.810-04:00

Okay - so I am a little late on posting on this - in fact my boyfriend has all ready talked about it AND received love from Darren Jiang himself - but I do want to add my opinion on the whole Nike Battlegrounds subject myself.First of all, you have to blame my boyfriend for getting me really into basketball. (Though in high school I was the stat keeper for the boy's varsity basketball team - but

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1128364650921110502005-10-03T14:17:00.000-04:002005-10-03T14:41:07.676-04:00

So my friend's shower was this past weekend. I made the favors - they were 3 inch brown kraft boxes with either an orange or sage green ribbon with a Burgundy sticker of a bride and groom that said "Love is Brewing". In the boxes were a selection of teas (6 bags) and 4 Green Tea cookies. I spent the entire weekend making the damn things. In case you are interested in the recipe. They are really

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1127859034042637652005-09-27T18:10:00.000-04:002005-09-27T18:10:34.100-04:00

So I'm not looking that great lately....I'll be the first to admit. The fact that the boyfriend isn't working is stressing me out, school is stressing me out and grandma really hasn't been doing that well lately - and that is stressing me out. I am not the type of person that sheds weight when stressed - oh no - when I am losing it I indulge myself - usually with something that is going to

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1126654463904615332005-09-13T19:17:00.000-04:002005-09-27T18:13:16.610-04:00

I was asked to be a friend's maid of honor - which is great because I love weddings and all to do with weddings. Unfortunately - this seems to be the wedding from hell.It's not because my friend is turning into some kind of Bridezilla (though she is getting damn close - but not her fault) It's just that it turned from "hey no pressure I want you to be my maid of honor" to "hey the dress is

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1124210939499491652005-08-16T12:48:00.000-04:002005-08-16T13:26:29.886-04:00

I might as well update something here, right?The trip to Taiwan was amazing. I'll have to post the details because it was a very interesting and fun trip. There was one low point when I was completely depressed about my family and crying in a park when The boyfriend and I were approched by Jahovah's witnesses. I'll have to elaborate later.Here's something that sucks - The boyfriend and I have a

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1112029114872880942005-03-28T11:44:00.000-05:002005-03-28T11:58:34.873-05:00

My grandmother is returning to Taiwan to work out some family business - so the boyfriend and I are escorting her back and enjoying a two week trip. It should be very interesting being that I haven't seen my Taiwanese side of the family since I was four or five years old. I honestly have no idea what to expect. Actually - I really have no idea where I am staying, what I'll be doing and how

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1109711115404446022005-03-01T15:54:00.000-05:002005-03-01T16:05:15.406-05:00

I'll update you on the chaos that is my life and explain why I haven't been posting at all.Grandma (if you don't know what a character my grandma is - look in some random posts in my archives) has been having issues since June or July of last year. Her symptoms: painful headaches. I took her to multiple doctor visits during June, July, August and September until the doctor finally poked around

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1107823428582764052005-02-07T19:07:00.000-05:002006-02-20T12:48:09.733-05:00

I really wanted to add on this topic. Fortunately, the one topic I happen to know just a little about is where the hell to stay whilst in New York if you are on a MONDO budget. Let's face it, not too many people have more than $200.00 a night to spend on a hotel room - in fact - most people don't have more to spend than $99.00 a night. And that is going to get you into some seedy areas. Why, do

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1106685368580823012005-01-25T15:07:00.000-05:002005-01-25T15:46:40.183-05:00

I realize I haven't posted in a while but I really had to sound off on this. Here is their apology. I can't even go into how stupid I find this whole incident. *UPDATE* Here is some more detailed info on what happened along with some clips of the "Tsunami Song" - it includes a listing of sponsers for Hot 97. (Link via hiphopmusic.com)

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1099439416525260792004-11-09T14:16:00.000-05:002004-11-09T14:21:53.636-05:00

I haven't been posting - I have been trying to have some "me" time and not have any more mini mental breakdowns. What have I been doing you ask? Almost nothing at all - walking the dog, looking for bathroom tile, shopping at Target for things I absolutely have no need for and started and finished an 800 page book. I have been thinking a lot about my evening activities lately - I have gone from a

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1097537164717906712004-10-18T18:57:00.000-04:002004-10-18T18:58:00.726-04:00

I've been a little busy and a little uninspired to write anything lately - unfortunately, I feel like 1) no one really reads my blog and 2) I've been spotty with my posting because my life is overwhelming me. But no one is interested in the minutiae of me trying to handle my schedule, my finances and the ongoing turmoil going on inside my head. Sadly, my blog has been making me feel lonely. I

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1093303018472883882004-09-27T16:59:00.000-04:002004-09-27T17:04:47.830-04:00

I felt a twang of guilt not too long ago - my grandmother asked about my friend A. and wondered where she had gone. We had been very close friends for a long time and since my mother passed away - my grandmother has displayed an extraordinary amount of affection and interest in my friends. Unfortunately, I don't speak to A. anymore. A. and I had gone to the same grade school and lived in the

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1095786159466529952004-09-21T13:40:00.000-04:002004-09-21T13:02:39.466-04:00

The Fugees came together for a concert organized by Dave Chappelle in Ft Greene this past weekend. I am blown away by the news. I was a fan of the Fugees when The Score was released back in 1996 and my very first music industry job was at a company that worked with them. I got to know each one and the cast of characters that traveled with them pretty well. The rumors are only that they are "

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1095193359657084092004-09-14T16:13:00.000-04:002004-09-14T16:22:39.656-04:00

So I have started a whole new trimester at school studying massage....and this semester I start with my Swedish technique courses. I was really excited about taking this particular course because I will, most likely, using these techniques most often in my future practices out in the real world as a massage therapist. What I hadn't realized is that I would have to get naked in class. You see ....

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1094601275795072412004-09-07T19:40:00.000-04:002004-09-07T19:55:44.256-04:00

Just so everyone knows - those who read this blog that know me and even those that don't - I am having a mini-nervous breakdown. I've been avoiding every human being I know and yet I am bored and lonely at home. I am annoyed by my boyfriend not being able to read my mind and quite annoyed by him assuming I can read his. I've been behind on paying my bills and not motivated to do a whole lot at

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1094571598280627802004-09-07T11:20:00.000-04:002004-09-07T11:39:58.280-04:00

My grandmother has been having really high blood pressure lately and our whole lives have been kind of revolving around that lately. It's strange because it's really been under control for a while by her medications and suddenly it's just been skyrocketing in the morning and seems to get under control in the afternoon only to continue on the cycle the next day. I guess my grandmother blames this

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1093977615037401472004-08-31T14:34:00.000-04:002004-08-31T15:30:54.476-04:00

I am still amazed by the retardedness of some human beings I encounter during my day. I work at a high end nail spa - there are people in here all the time getting treatments and TRYING TO RELAX. Why then would you think bringing in your annoying two year old with you while you get your pedicure would be a good idea. I understand the whole"well I was just passing by and I didn't have time to

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1093901018195151942004-08-30T17:15:00.000-04:002004-08-30T18:33:05.323-04:00

The Republican National Convention has, so far, had no effect on my commute or schedule today. In fear of massive traffic delays - I left a half hour earlier than normal and I got into work 45 minutes earlier than I normally do. I expected Manhatten to be a ghost town and it's just as dead as a normal August week would be and the spa has been busy today with more appointments I get on the usual

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1092676912951578062004-08-16T13:00:00.003-04:002004-08-20T09:08:14.426-04:00

Apparently, The Sun is reporting that Tinkerbell, Paris Hilton's chihuahua, is missing. Maybe Tinkerbell's doggie therapy has allowed her to clear her mind and formulate an escape or maybe the Free Tinkerbell people have finally helped out the poor dear. Link Via Best Week Ever UPDATE** Poor Tinkerbell - she's been returned safely to Paris Hilton's skinny little arms.

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1092441797297904822004-08-13T19:48:00.000-04:002004-08-13T20:03:17.296-04:00

Apparently, the Black Eyed Peas lost $500,00 in gear when their studio burned down due to a fire caused by an unattended candle. I'm not going to try and make fun of them for this - they seem to be doing a good job on their own making complete idiots of themselves. I had the pleasure of dealing them for a little bit when I worked in the music business - they are one of the few bands I do not

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1092411037275483792004-08-13T11:00:00.000-04:002004-08-13T11:30:37.276-04:00

The boyfriend and I have noticed how many people stop us on the street and talk to us because of our new puppy. It's really amazing how many people notice the dog and in turn stop for a while to speak to us. It has opened up a whole new social weirdness for me though. How long to you talk to these people? I mean, I can stand there and talk about the dog for hours but at what point do I start to

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1092329444106360222004-08-12T12:47:00.000-04:002004-08-12T12:50:44.106-04:00

So , In about 2 hours I will start the last of my finals for this trimester of school. Only 4 more trimesters to go -uggh. Did everyone know that Barney, the current first dog, has his own webpage?

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1092075596642975462004-08-09T14:17:00.000-04:002004-08-09T14:19:56.643-04:00

I am currently study my little brain to death for my finals this trimester for massage school ...so I apologize for not posting that much.

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1091642198186909912004-08-04T13:54:00.000-04:002004-08-04T13:56:38.186-04:00

If you haven't checked out Gawker today - the boyfriend has another riveting report on happenings at the Learning Annex.

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1091475692672263802004-08-02T15:33:00.000-04:002004-08-02T15:55:51.863-04:00

So, American's are urged to stick to their routines as usual and I am having panic attacks every time I go over the Williamsburg bridge. This morning, I tried to maneuver my car in the rush hour traffic so that I wasn't near any suspicious vans. As I crossed the bridge - I made sure my phone was set up so that if I did plummet to my death - I'd be able to make some last calls to loved ones. When

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1090950471859169822004-07-27T13:40:00.000-04:002004-07-27T13:47:51.860-04:00

Apparently, Hiro at the Maritime Hotel is only hiring Asians to work there.   So, are they going to make all the staff speak in broken English and be super accommodating or are they going towards the other extreme with underfed hiptards in designer duds who ignore the uncool?   Link via Gawker

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1090254726705614452004-07-19T11:50:00.000-04:002004-07-19T12:34:07.460-04:00

I've been attempting a lot of posts but haven't been quite able to commit.  I think I've been in a bit of a rut and have been just trying to keep my life together lately.    The boyfriend and I went out for dinner over the weekend to celebrate two years together.  I told a couple of people and they immediately went into the whole - "When is he going to finally ask you to get married?" bit. 

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1089156979173102652004-07-06T19:36:00.000-04:002004-07-06T19:36:19.173-04:00

So- my grandmother goes to an "adult day care" program three times a week. It's been the best thing for her - she feels like she has somewhere to go a couple of days out of the week, she makes friends (and enemies) and gets to talk to other people her age and in her language. When grandma started the program - she was very excited and wanted to explain how great the program was. She sat me

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1088202198501948052004-06-25T18:23:00.000-04:002004-06-25T18:43:29.773-04:00

  So I haven't been blogging that much about my new puppy....Probably because I've been out buying her cute leashes, harnesses, coats, dresses and bags. I am obsessed with all these dog accessories! I even considered getting the dog a manicure today. What is wrong with me? How did I get the cutest puppy in the world? Well, it's a LONG story. Apparently when our puppy was being born - there

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1088201645105259242004-06-25T18:11:00.000-04:002004-06-25T18:14:05.106-04:00

Another night in my boyfriend's life as "Gawker's Learning Annex correspondent"

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I am watching, at this very moment, a homeless man peeing into the planter in front of my workplace.

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Here is a picture of my aunt and mom in happier times. My mom, of course, looks like a 70's crackhead in her mixing patterns. My mother was not a fashion plate....at all. When my mom passed away I donated 17 bags of clothes to Goodwill. The only thing that kept me from sinking into complete misery when I was going through my mother's things was the complete insanity of my mother's fashion.

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This is a shot of the famous "missing aunt" and myself. I always viewed my aunt as an older sister. She always seemed so young and I felt so much closer to her than I did to my mother. I really wish I had more up to date pictures of my aunt but when she ran off with my mom's fiance...mom went on a picture slashing rampage. So - this is all I have.  

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1087415416414592812004-06-16T15:50:00.000-04:002004-06-16T15:50:48.343-04:00

I'm trying to post a couple of pictures to add a little more dimension to all the characters I talk about. Here is a picture of me and my grandmother - I think I'm about 4 in this shot. Grandma doesn't look much older today - though her hair isn't this big anymore.  

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1087230562888953062004-06-14T11:19:00.000-04:002004-06-16T15:47:48.193-04:00

A couple of years ago, I went to New Orleans for Halloween. I was assisting another manager (who was also a good friend of mine)at the management company I worked for to help her with a band playing the Voodoo Festival. The trip was fun but stressful - it rained the whole day of the festival and the people who ran the festival were complete idiots. When the performance was done, we all went out

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Well, I thought I'd make it to thirty without some kind of hysterical breakdown. But I didn't quite make it. I've been crying because I feel terrible about leaving my grandmother home alone for the weekend. Never mind that she's told me that she doesn't care and that she has the dog to keep her company (well not telling - actually it's more like a combination of gestures, broken English and very

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Angela from Spellbound started a blog - check it out. You can also contribute her her college education. Link via Little.Yellow.Different

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So - in a mere 7 days from today I turn THIRTY. When I was a young girl - I thought thirty was ancient. I really did. I thought I would have accomplished all that establish me in this world would be done by twenty-six at the very latest. I also thought I'd be freaking out a little more. Maybe I will have total meltdown - in which case I will document it so you all can read about me losing

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1086109090681592522004-06-01T12:12:00.000-04:002004-06-01T17:42:34.220-04:00

So I haven't been posting as often as I should be ...but I have an excuse. We adopted a 6 month old puppy, a Shih Tzu to be exact. She's adorable and the whole family is thrilled with her - she just has to get this housebreaking thing down. So, this past weekend had two etiquette faux-pas happen. My boyfriend and I went to a lovely rooftop picnic at a friend's in Park Slope. The little

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Sorry there will be some technical difficulties...I tried to change my template and everything got completely messed up!!! ***UPDATE*** Well...the good news - I've figured out the template and how to set up my links again. The bad news - I've lost all my comments - again!!!

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Okay this is shameless promotion - my boyfriend is "Gawker's Learning Annex Correspondent" Link Via Gawker

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This past weekend, while I did my various errands I scanned the crowds for my aunt's face. I do this a lot. I try new places in the area to increase my chances of bumping into her if she happens to still be in the area. And that's the funny thing. I have no idea if she's still even in this country. Her last known address was in Queens - but she could be anywhere. And I haven't seen her in

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One or two weekends ago, I was hanging out with some friends in Brooklyn. Williamsburg to be exact. There was a girl there, a friend of a friend, who I started talking to. We chatted about where we hung out, what music we enjoyed and what we did for work. She argued that "We Built This City" did not deserve to be on any Worst Songs Ever List. She tried to make me laugh by telling me stories

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I haven't been updating a lot. I've been losing my mind. Before Easter, I ran over something in the road (no it wasn't alive). It looked like rebar or some kind of metal used in construction. When I ran it over - it set off my passenger side airbags. I took it into the dealership service department and they told me the damage and that it would take about ten days. Well, that was over a

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So lets just start this out by letting you know just a couple of things about my growing up. First of all, I was clueless about my body. Frankly, I was just uninformed but that can make all the difference to a young girl. My mother never gave me a clue about major chunks of the "birds and bees" so I kind of drifted through my early adult life kind of knowing what references were about but not

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My boyfriend is really a sweetheart. Since we began dating he has been learning Chinese in order to communicate with my grandmother. And now, he is going to be participating in the Revlon Run/Walk in honor of my mother. Unfortunately, his fundraising skills suck - so could any of you give him a hand?

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Today is the two year anniversary of my mother's death. I am also starting to PMS. I am predicting mood swings and tears for the week. I didn't have a great relationship with my mother. I loved her dearly, but the bridge between cultures was very hard to cross. We tended to occupy two completely different planets. She was a five foot tall giant who scared the living daylights out of most

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I had a slight mental breakdown yesterday. I have never been a person who is disturbed by other people's cell phone conversations...but I was pushed over the edge. I hate women who feel the need to blab loudly about their fantastic plans for the weekend in public. First of all, it isn't as fantastic as you think .....cramming 16 people into three rooms in Las Vegas does NOT sound fun. And

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1081780634523558772004-04-12T10:37:00.000-04:002004-04-15T20:00:54.873-04:00

When I heard this news item this morning...I could hardly believe it. I don't care what item of value you happen to carry on you - it's not worth getting shot over. link via Gothamist

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The Greek I don't want these guys thinking they can have inflated egos if they ever peruse the internet for their names or anything....so I'll refer to M. as "the Greek" Description: About 5'9", black hair, brown eyes. Very cute. Time Period: A month during my freshman year of college. I met "the Greek" when I was a freshman in college and he was a high school senior. He had very strict

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My first "relationship/love/stalker": Tony Brief description: Was the kid in grade school that was REALLY annoying. Always had allergies and a dirty handkerchief. Very cute as a young boy. Shorter than me in grade school then shot up to about 5'9" or 5' 10" , brown hair, brown eyes, kind of nasally voice. Very smart and artistic. Average build, terrible dresser. Time period: From 3rd grade

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1080865008773465402004-04-01T19:16:00.000-05:002004-04-15T19:58:53.373-04:00

I was trying to console a newly single friend today with my stories of my adventures in the dating pool. I thought it would be fun to share. My first kiss: "Vinnie" Brief Description: Taller than me. Very much into his Italian heritage. Too much so. After this one kiss I avoided him. Time period: Summer before I went to high school. "Vinnie" worked across the street from my mother's

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Okay I really didn't want to have to do this but honestly if I don't rant here I may have to just explode. If any of you, dear readers, plan on going to any "spa related" establishments - please take in consideration the advice below before looking like a complete jackass. 1. Please do not yell at the person behind the counter because you have freed up 30 minutes in your precious schedule to

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The Chinese Central government has banned all typepad sites and blog.com sites in China. Apparently the government in China is sick of all the anti-government writing on blogs and have decided to shut down blog servers within the country. Check out Yan at Glutter to read about it all and experience her frustration and anger. link via How was your day, Dan?

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I've been trying to follow what had been happening in the Taiwan elections through grandma's satellite TV. Unfortunately, I haven't really been able to follow the threads of what has been happening due to my lack of Chinese comprehension and my grandmother's bad pidgin English translation. Luckily, I've been able to piece together what I've been seeing on TV with A Better Tomorrow's site and

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Well, thankfully it's finally happened. I have to admit - I will miss all the Whitney crackhead jokes (especially a great impression by Kyan in one particular episode of Queer Eye).

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Instapundit has an address for the Spanish Embassy to send flowers to express sympathy and support. Link Via Young Curmudgeon

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I was trying to find something funny to say about this but it just depresses me. Haven't we moved past the 80's nostalgia all ready? And do we really need another crap boy band? On the other hand, Lance Bass probably needs a gig. Maybe he can dye his hair and learn enough Spanish to relaunch his career. Via Daily Chord

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I've been thinking about my mother a lot lately. It's almost the two year death anniversary of her death. It's still very surreal to me because my life is all ready so different and some days it feels like a million years ago. Of course, on other days it only feels like yesterday. My mother was diagnosed with cervical cancer in December of 2000. My mother was, to state is simply, a

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The Good News: I spoke to my boss at the nail spa today and I do not have to pay for the damaged tools. She somehow had them repaired. The Bad News: I had a yoga class today and decided to take a long relaxing bath when I got home. When I was done - I released the drain and almost immediately heard my grandmother screaming downstairs. I thought she hurt herself and I ran downstairs half

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And I thought a guy walking his cat around Central Park was weird - this is very strange and I wish I had seen it in person. (Link via girlnewyork and Gothamist ) Of course I forgot to mention the public art that will follow the Cow Parade and the little known Horse of a Different Color (that was all over Long Island at some point) - New York is now getting apples as public art and D.C. will be

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Well, at least I'm one step ahead of everyone else on one thing. I'm really upset today because I left work without taking tools out of a sterilizing bath at the nail spa- therefore ruining $1000.00 worth of tools. So now, I have to pay for tools that I cannot afford and my day is starting out in considerable debt. Link via little. yellow. different

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My Grandmother is turning 82 this weekend. Can you even fathom turning eighty two year's old? Unfortunately, my grandmother's history is muddled to me. My mother released drips and drabs of her story to me but I never had a clear idea of the real story. What I do know is that my grandmother was born in 1922 in Taichung, Taiwan and that because she was a girl - she was given to another

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1078187466816333002004-03-01T19:31:00.000-05:002004-04-15T19:53:38.513-04:00

The past couple of days have been absolutely lovely in the city and I am seeing the signs of spring all over the city. Lighter jackets, people eating outside and smiles everywhere. I've been working at a nail spa two days a week to earn a little bit of money so that I don't have a nervous breakdown about not earning an income while I go to school for massage therapy. I never realized the

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1077241982329511512004-02-19T20:53:00.000-05:002004-04-15T19:52:30.186-04:00

The sun has been peeking out a lot more these days - so I think that the Seasonal Affective Disorder is breaking up a little. I used to laugh at things like Seasonal Disorders - but this winter has been so brutal - I am beginning to understand. My boyfriend and I have spent way too many days sitting on the couch, watching various VH1 shows, feeling isolated from the world and sipping hot cocoa

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1076355213818489652004-02-09T14:33:00.000-05:002004-04-15T19:51:06.856-04:00

When I first heard about this Chinese rapper, Jin, I thought it was the ultimate marketing move. An Asian rapper with some talent - apparently he wowed audiences on BET's 106th and Park and is signed to a legitimate hip hop label, Ruff Ryders Records. I don't want to have to make any comparisons to Eminem....but I will. I find artists like Eminem and now Jin refreshing because they rattle

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In the past couple of weeks, I've tried some different methods of locating my long lost aunt. My father had supplied me with her last known address which I tried without success. But I realized that Queens had this weird system which I still don't understand where 48th Street, 48th Road and 48th Place are all within the general vicinity. Unfortunately, no one was home at the other locations so

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1075162794668524512004-01-26T19:19:00.000-05:002004-04-15T19:49:34.310-04:00

Ever since I read this post from Stodgy White Guy - I've been trying to figure out a way to solve his problem. I am a New Yorker and I am not more than 5 minutes from decent pizza. Even in the suburban sanctuary I live in - there are five slice joints that all are vying for "Best Pizza In Town". I complain about pizza in other states when I'm out of the New York Tri-State Area. I can't even

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It has been so cold and awful in New York lately that it's taken all my strength to simply get out of bed in the morning and not call in sick to the world. Just the thought of staying in my warm happy cocoon of warmth and hibernating the day away starts a mental battle that takes about a half hour in the morning. Then the hunched over trudging and all day shivering and shuffling tends to

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There isn't a simple way of explaining some of the situations in my life....so I'll try explaining it as best as possible. Hopefully you won't get too confused. My grandmother had five children in Taiwan- my mother was the oldest, then my three uncles and finally my aunt, who was the baby. After my mother married my father, she moved to the United States. She asked my grandmother to come

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1074117719002738142004-01-14T17:01:00.000-05:002004-04-15T19:47:08.170-04:00

There are many advantages to quitting your soul crushing job to pursue other studies. First, you feel like you are doing something with your life that will benefit you in the long term. Then other things fall into place. Your skin looks brighter from the rest. You feel more relaxed. You get errands and projects done that you hadn't had any time for before. Two weeks later you realize

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When I was ten years old, I discovered it wasn't normal for you to get into car accidents all the time. I had been in eight "fender-benders" with my mother by the time I had reached my first year of double digits. My mother wasn't a terrible driver. My mother was a tiny woman who drove like hell on wheels. She had a tendency to fall in love with big boats that doubled as cars - she drove

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All my life my mother lectured me about not knowing Chinese. She would tell me on a daily basis "You need to learn Chinese! You spoke so well when you were little. Are you ashamed [of being Chinese]?" I would simply shake my head and smile and try to avoid the topic as much as possible. I would insist that I wasn't ashamed but I just wasn't good with languages and I had lost the Chinese during

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1) I hope that if I see some fool in a trucker hat in 2004.....he will be slow enough for me to catch and beat to a pulp. 2) I hope that the new trend for female musicians in 2004....is wearing clothes. 3) Sadly enough, I hope that fads and trents aren't so quick lived ....no child growing up in these years is going to have a sense of nostalgia at all over things past. 4)I hope to have my own

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Now let me start off with the fact that I am not some evil person who has constant drama with friends... I don't. I actually had a really idealized image of friendship because I am an only child. I always felt that because I am an only child - I would be able to create a family with friends. I thought I could create a Ya-ya sisterhood and have friends for life (don't gag) Well, It worked for a

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I am finally well enough to get back to my computer. I am finally free of my crazy job. I am finally done with the holidays. Damn....what am I doing for New Year's?

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My boyfriend came down with the flu yesterday and now I am beginning to feel weak and tired. I hate being sick. I despise being sick. I finally get liberation from my soul-crushing job this Friday and it will be into a flu dazed sleep this weekend.

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-107116900005207942003-12-11T17:41:00.000-05:002004-04-15T19:42:04.140-04:00

When I turned 26 - she decided to take it upon herself to throw me a birthday party. She invited friend, mostly hers and arranged some of the details (though I had to call everyone, give directions and times to most people) We were suppossed to meet at 10pm - and the place that she had arranged had a private party going on - so no one could get in for about a half hour. Then she showed up an

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1071168290804620992003-12-11T13:47:00.000-05:002004-04-15T19:42:29.653-04:00

I put in my notice at this job a month ago and my bosses are making me feel guilty about leaving. I was seriously told that they "feel abandoned by me" I feel like I'm in a clingy relationship. Did they expect me to stay here forever? Are they going to call me everyday and ask me if I'm coming back. Are they going to drive past my house everyday and see if I'm home?

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1071088752780848382003-12-10T15:39:00.000-05:002004-04-15T19:41:18.780-04:00

My little, Asian grandmother is eighty one years old. She broke her hip five years ago and is still more active than my late-twenty-something ass. In fact, in the huge New York snow this past weekend she shoveled the driveway. I, being afraid my neighbors would call the police for granny abuse, tried to wrangle the snowshovel away from her. She then batted me over the head with said shovel.

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1071081420337561702003-12-10T13:42:00.000-05:002004-04-15T19:40:56.640-04:00

I was trying to start off this blog on a happy, cheery sort of vibe but that quickly dissolved as I started to feel the symptoms of the flu. Now I'm cranky, congested, tired and all ready too filled up with tea to move. I think that in my current state it wouldn't be too noticeable if I had a lunch cocktail here at my desk - unfortunately the four minibar sized scotch bottles I had in my desk

Jinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08888039942176188832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190308.post-1071080755324029952003-12-10T13:25:00.000-05:002004-04-15T19:40:17.310-04:00

I am just trying to figure out how normal people end friendships without committing violence. If you are the person trying to end the friendship you are frought with guilt and just plain annoyed by the entire situation. If you are on the other end - you are just wondering why. Well how about this - maybe you are a selfish bitch and I've just had enough of your utter bullshit - how about that?

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