Sunday evening, we had a feast at Chad's! We all squeezed around the dining table and enjoyed prime rib with GARLIC BREAD, and veggie soup and bok choy and fresh pineapple for dessert! Everything was deeelicious, I don't know whose cooking is better - Chad's dad or Alex's mom? We toasted to Chad, and people shared embarrassing stories at his expense. It was SO nice to have everyone eating together at the same table!
Afterwards, we migrated over to Brian's for LAN party!!! I'd forgotten how bad I am at Counterstrike, until I played with the boys. I get so confused all the time! I played Blokus and Buzz also and lost. I freakin' pied myself in BUZZ, and then lost by 1 question to Chad at the end - so in theory if I hadn't pied myself I could have won the game, F. Lots of losing and dying all night, but had fun anyway LOL!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Snowboarding-ing! & Ka-la-o-ke
Friday night I went to Vessel, and that was the worst idea EVER in my career of ideas. BEFORE the crack of dawn Saturday, I dragged my ass out of bed to get ready. I knocked out cold in the car, and when I woke up we were in the Heavenly parking lot.
The first hour on the mountain I was miserable. One Gatorade and Tylenol later, I felt a bit better. I started boarding with Chad and Henry so I could take it easy. After lunch, I practiced carving and snowboarding in circles! I got the circles down by the end of the day, and I did a few runs by myself before we left so I got up to my own speed without having to wait. I feel like I'm better at toe-side than heel-side now, which is a huge change.
At one point, when we were all together, we ventured into a closed section of the mountain where I hit a baseball-sized rock and landed my board on a tree stump LOL. My board wasn't damaged too badly, but the hike back to the normal path was SO exhausting!! Brian and Kevin braved the steep and rocky decline, but us less-pro people decided to not risk it.
Alex made us turkey/bacon/avocado sandwiches, because he's awesome. So that's what we ate for lunch! We hung out in the parking lot fog after the lifts closed and just f'ed around. Alex's feet were so hot they were STEAMING when he took off his boots LOL. Ridiculousness and lots of Gary banter! We had a cookie-fight between cars as we were leaving. We stopped at In & Out in Davis on the way back to eat, and Alex Gary Kevin and I were playing a game: "is that a guy or a girl". Except, it got complicated because we weren't talking about the same person, HAHA. Though completely defeating, it was a really fun game.
We had a nice drive back, and all in all it was a great trip. Lots of laughs and good times, and I made some decent snowboarding progress. This trip was for CHAD, one last road trip before he goes off to Oregon. SUPER glad we could all make it!
When we got back to SF, I unpacked, showered, then headed back out for Stan & Lily's birthdays at Firefly. They rented the upstairs area for a karaoke party!! There was lots of alcohol there and fun people. I thought I would feel awkward because I only knew 2-3 people, but everyone was nice! And it seemed like a lot of people there didn't know each other either, HAHA, so that helped. Was a fun end to a long, long day. This, I think, was my most productive Saturday yet.
The first hour on the mountain I was miserable. One Gatorade and Tylenol later, I felt a bit better. I started boarding with Chad and Henry so I could take it easy. After lunch, I practiced carving and snowboarding in circles! I got the circles down by the end of the day, and I did a few runs by myself before we left so I got up to my own speed without having to wait. I feel like I'm better at toe-side than heel-side now, which is a huge change.
At one point, when we were all together, we ventured into a closed section of the mountain where I hit a baseball-sized rock and landed my board on a tree stump LOL. My board wasn't damaged too badly, but the hike back to the normal path was SO exhausting!! Brian and Kevin braved the steep and rocky decline, but us less-pro people decided to not risk it.
Alex made us turkey/bacon/avocado sandwiches, because he's awesome. So that's what we ate for lunch! We hung out in the parking lot fog after the lifts closed and just f'ed around. Alex's feet were so hot they were STEAMING when he took off his boots LOL. Ridiculousness and lots of Gary banter! We had a cookie-fight between cars as we were leaving. We stopped at In & Out in Davis on the way back to eat, and Alex Gary Kevin and I were playing a game: "is that a guy or a girl". Except, it got complicated because we weren't talking about the same person, HAHA. Though completely defeating, it was a really fun game.
We had a nice drive back, and all in all it was a great trip. Lots of laughs and good times, and I made some decent snowboarding progress. This trip was for CHAD, one last road trip before he goes off to Oregon. SUPER glad we could all make it!
When we got back to SF, I unpacked, showered, then headed back out for Stan & Lily's birthdays at Firefly. They rented the upstairs area for a karaoke party!! There was lots of alcohol there and fun people. I thought I would feel awkward because I only knew 2-3 people, but everyone was nice! And it seemed like a lot of people there didn't know each other either, HAHA, so that helped. Was a fun end to a long, long day. This, I think, was my most productive Saturday yet.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
The Best Compliment Ever
Tuesday, a customer told me that I'm EFFICIENT! And I realized that that's the most flattering thing a person can say to me. When people tell me I'm cute or smart I'm just like, yeah yeah cut the crap. But hey... I freakin' love being efficient! After closing, Carlos and I had some New Years beers before we took off. Later, I went over to Brian's and we all watched Gamer. The movie itself was pretty lame, but it was great laughing at the bizarre scenes and bad acting.
Wednesday, I bumped into Alex at the SF ZOO, HAHA.
At one point, Chris put his arm on my shoulder, because he thought I was Steph. Chad and I were LAUGHING our asses off! He's done something similar before and caught hell for it. I don't remember when the last time I laughed so hard was.
At work I felt dumpy. As the day progressed I felt worse, contemplating how my thunder is getting stolen all over town. I spent the night playing AC2, and things are getting better. Maybe I just need more me-time.
Wednesday, I bumped into Alex at the SF ZOO, HAHA.
At one point, Chris put his arm on my shoulder, because he thought I was Steph. Chad and I were LAUGHING our asses off! He's done something similar before and caught hell for it. I don't remember when the last time I laughed so hard was.
At work I felt dumpy. As the day progressed I felt worse, contemplating how my thunder is getting stolen all over town. I spent the night playing AC2, and things are getting better. Maybe I just need more me-time.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Something Magical
So it probably comes as no surprise that I am at times an incredibly whimsical individual - but last night something inspirational happened. Bo challenged me to:
1. Be the best me I can be, one day at a time
2. Make progress and do things I usually do, but better
3. Try new, different things
I kind of shrugged it off, because it sounded like a lot of work. But while I was bitching about how bored I am with life and how much I hate boys, I stumbled upon an ingenious idea for a screenplay! I then re-registered for CCSF and found a screenplay writing class that fits my schedule perfectly (it's on Mondays only). The only thing standing in my way here is that the class is already full, but I'll try to add.
I also will be volunteering at St. Anthony's the first Saturday of every month before work! I'm giving the February event a shot and hopefully conquering my fear of homeless people. I registered with HandsOn Bay Area, and if St. Anthony's isn't right for me I'll try some environmental volunteer work instead.
I'll also try a yoga class! I'm going with my mom on Thursday morning, and I think I'll either hate it or love it. Well, the point is to try new things - and that I will definitely do. SO here we go guys, breaking out of my shell and trampling the horizons!!!
1. Be the best me I can be, one day at a time
2. Make progress and do things I usually do, but better
3. Try new, different things
I kind of shrugged it off, because it sounded like a lot of work. But while I was bitching about how bored I am with life and how much I hate boys, I stumbled upon an ingenious idea for a screenplay! I then re-registered for CCSF and found a screenplay writing class that fits my schedule perfectly (it's on Mondays only). The only thing standing in my way here is that the class is already full, but I'll try to add.
I also will be volunteering at St. Anthony's the first Saturday of every month before work! I'm giving the February event a shot and hopefully conquering my fear of homeless people. I registered with HandsOn Bay Area, and if St. Anthony's isn't right for me I'll try some environmental volunteer work instead.
I'll also try a yoga class! I'm going with my mom on Thursday morning, and I think I'll either hate it or love it. Well, the point is to try new things - and that I will definitely do. SO here we go guys, breaking out of my shell and trampling the horizons!!!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Be, productive! Be, be, productive!
I think I got a lot done today.
My day started off with a New Years lunch. My brother and I ate with our dad in Japantown, and we had some good conversation. At some point during a discussion regarding universal health care, my brother uses the line: "But that's the rule, and this is the EXCEPTION." My dad was responding to this statement, until I interrupted because I suddenly realized where that line came from - He's Just Not That Into You! I totally called my brother out, and he admitted it proudly. Interesting.
Anyhow, after lunch I went and got a thank-you gift card to send to B's mom. Then, I brought Rupert to get his oil changed at Sunset Service! Saw some folks there, chatted very briefly about clubbing and New Years. And THEN I went to the gym! Yes, the gym! And I had a fantastic workout, as a matter of fact. When I got home I stuffed my face with pasta, and now have a new resolution to add to my list:
6. Stop serving myself so much food
Other than that, I think I had a productive day.
My day started off with a New Years lunch. My brother and I ate with our dad in Japantown, and we had some good conversation. At some point during a discussion regarding universal health care, my brother uses the line: "But that's the rule, and this is the EXCEPTION." My dad was responding to this statement, until I interrupted because I suddenly realized where that line came from - He's Just Not That Into You! I totally called my brother out, and he admitted it proudly. Interesting.
Anyhow, after lunch I went and got a thank-you gift card to send to B's mom. Then, I brought Rupert to get his oil changed at Sunset Service! Saw some folks there, chatted very briefly about clubbing and New Years. And THEN I went to the gym! Yes, the gym! And I had a fantastic workout, as a matter of fact. When I got home I stuffed my face with pasta, and now have a new resolution to add to my list:
6. Stop serving myself so much food
Other than that, I think I had a productive day.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
New Years (in LA, trick!)
On Wednesday night I finally watched He's Just Not that Into You, and it's been a while since I've BAWLED - but that movie is definitely a tear-jerker.
Thursday morning, V and I flew to LA. Bryant picked us up and we picked up Chinese breakfast at this place next to BAMBOODLES. HA, LOVE THAT NAME. We ate back at his place then napped. He was nice enough to let us stay in his backhouse, which is UNGODLY cold, but super cool to live in because it's secluded. For dinner, we had Chinese food again and then stopped by a hot pot party before clubbing - met some interesting people. It ended up being 4 of us at Boulevard 3, but it was still fun. There were mesmerizing gogo dancers! The countdown was disappointing, but I expected so. We got carne asada fries after the club, and they lived up to the hype.
Friday, we had Chinese food again, resulting from a string of failed attempts to try other places. I think food businesses should be open on New Years, because really - what else is there to do aside from eating?? Anyhoo, we rented Paranormal Activity and watched half. Then we went to Yard House for drinks, The Hat for a snack, and back home. At drinking, I re-met a girl that had French class with me in high school! SMALL WORLD! We finished Paranormal Activity and I didn't find it all that scary. The huge break that we took, however, probably influenced this. Then again, maybe it's better that way because I wasn't scared!
Saturday, Dom took us to Roscoes (I f'ing love Roscoes) and then shopping in Pasadena. I got a root beer float froyo at 21 Choices, and it was SO GOOD. I wonder if places in SF have that flavor. We walked around and the weather was really nice! Lots of cool dogs and cars to gawk at. When we got back to the house, Dom and Bryant were preparing their fight moves for the night to come. For dinner, we went to a birthday at a Japanese restaurant. Saw some of the same people from then night before, got to know them a bit better. Stopped by karaoke for a bit after, and then headed to Area! The club was nice, music was great, crowd was FULL-ON Asian. Good times. We drove back to SF at 5:00AM, and the car ride + being hung over was PURE HELL. All in all, a good weekend, and no pictures.
Oh and, my New Years resolutions:
1. Read more (i.e. Shadow of the Wind)
2. Drink, and go out, less
3. Take more pictures
4. Eat healthier and stay in shape
5. Be less of a flaker for social events
I hope 2010 is a spectacular chapter for all.
Thursday morning, V and I flew to LA. Bryant picked us up and we picked up Chinese breakfast at this place next to BAMBOODLES. HA, LOVE THAT NAME. We ate back at his place then napped. He was nice enough to let us stay in his backhouse, which is UNGODLY cold, but super cool to live in because it's secluded. For dinner, we had Chinese food again and then stopped by a hot pot party before clubbing - met some interesting people. It ended up being 4 of us at Boulevard 3, but it was still fun. There were mesmerizing gogo dancers! The countdown was disappointing, but I expected so. We got carne asada fries after the club, and they lived up to the hype.
Friday, we had Chinese food again, resulting from a string of failed attempts to try other places. I think food businesses should be open on New Years, because really - what else is there to do aside from eating?? Anyhoo, we rented Paranormal Activity and watched half. Then we went to Yard House for drinks, The Hat for a snack, and back home. At drinking, I re-met a girl that had French class with me in high school! SMALL WORLD! We finished Paranormal Activity and I didn't find it all that scary. The huge break that we took, however, probably influenced this. Then again, maybe it's better that way because I wasn't scared!
Saturday, Dom took us to Roscoes (I f'ing love Roscoes) and then shopping in Pasadena. I got a root beer float froyo at 21 Choices, and it was SO GOOD. I wonder if places in SF have that flavor. We walked around and the weather was really nice! Lots of cool dogs and cars to gawk at. When we got back to the house, Dom and Bryant were preparing their fight moves for the night to come. For dinner, we went to a birthday at a Japanese restaurant. Saw some of the same people from then night before, got to know them a bit better. Stopped by karaoke for a bit after, and then headed to Area! The club was nice, music was great, crowd was FULL-ON Asian. Good times. We drove back to SF at 5:00AM, and the car ride + being hung over was PURE HELL. All in all, a good weekend, and no pictures.
Oh and, my New Years resolutions:
1. Read more (i.e. Shadow of the Wind)
2. Drink, and go out, less
3. Take more pictures
4. Eat healthier and stay in shape
5. Be less of a flaker for social events
I hope 2010 is a spectacular chapter for all.
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