Seussical the Musical

I went to Novato on Sat to watch my lil cousin Russell in his High School Musical -- Seussical! It was soooooo cute, I really loved it. Russ played Horton the Elephant. Here are some pix:


The ensemble


my cousin Russell doing a solo


another scene - look! there he is in the middle!


My cous Russell and my bro Jason

Marilyn's Bridal Shower

My college roommy of 3 years is getting married in may! Her bridal shower was sooo cute. We ate some yummy home cooked foods and played some fun bridal shower games.


i'm sooo happy for marilyn!!! love ya!

Gary Danko

I just joined YELP just to write a review about my experience at Gary Danko.

Read on:

I have to say that Gary Danko was the absolute BEST fine dining experience I've ever had in my life --- and it will forever be a special place to me, because my boyfriend proposed that night after dinner!!

We had been wanting to go there for quite some time, since so many of our friends had slated this as their all-time favorite or best restaurant that they've ever been to. But it was so tough to get reservations, since you have to call at least a month or two in advance to get a decent time.

So we finally ended up going on a Thursday night that happened to be a special day for us. The place was still pretty packed, but we arrived on time and got seated within a couple minutes. We each got a 5 course meal which included an appetizer, two main courses, cheese cart, then desert --- all of which you get to choose. We also got the wine pairing --- which was a first for me.

The wine pairing was SO awesome. So this 'wine' guy(different from the normal waiter) with a thick French accent comes.. and first asks what types of wines you prefer. I personally prefer sweeter wines, so he took that into consideration for choosing the wines he paired with my courses. So with every course, I got a different wine, and each went so incredibly well with the food.

I started off with the Seared Foie Gras with Caramelized Red Onions and Rhubarb. What's funny is, I was actually expecting the Foie Gras to come as a paste that goes on toast. That's the only way I've ever had it, so I was surprised when it came as a block, and kinda nervous about that, but oh my goodness, it was the BEST ever, and it went so amazingly well with the desert wine he gave me to go with it. Each bite just melted in my mouth like a little piece of heaven.

Next came my Roast Maine Lobster with Abalone Mushrooms, Edamame Beans and Tarragon. YUM. My bf John got the Scallops, which was also incredible with every bite --- in his words: the best scallops he's ever had.

Then came the Wild Mushroom Stuffed Quail with Braised Red Cabbage and Butternut Squash Pure. The sauce that came with this Quail was SOO good, and it was just an amazing combo all together. John got the Lemon Herb Duck Breast with Duck Hash and Rhubarb Compote. We both enjoyed the Quail more than the Duck, but both were amazing.

Then came the little cheese cart --- I think at this point we were pretty stuffed, but we both LOVE cheese, so we somehow managed to make room for it. We each picked three---and they came with these little toast/crackers and grapes too. At this point, we decided that we should definitely go for the 4 course meal next time around, since the cheese was sooo delish as well, and we just wish we had a third stomach for it all.

Lastly, it was dessert time! We both got the chocolate souffl, since that's what everyone raves about. Yup, it was just as good as everyone says it is.

Every single plate was so delicious, and the wine pairing was AMAZING. Also, the entire night, the waiters were so on top of it! They were indeed psychic --- even when we got up to look for the restroom, they knew right away w/o even being asked, and escorted the way there.

John and I got pretty buzzed towards the end of the dinner since we loved every wine and pretty much drank all of them. But we weren't just buzzed off the wine. We were buzzed off the orgasmically delish food, and good company of course. After we devoured our souffls, the waiter brought out a little plate of mini cakes/cookies with a candle and the plate said "HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!"

It was the sweetest and best dining experience ever!

After dinner, it was a bit cold so John gave me his jacket as we walked half a block down to his car. It was nearing midnight and right when the clock hit 12 he hugged me, then got down on one knee on the wet, rained-on sidewalk. He told me to check the left pocket of his jacket.. Nothing was there. "Oops.. I meant right". Hahaha (John is bad with directions). There it was...this little box.

I hid my face behind his jacket trying really hard not to cry. hehe. Fanned my eyes a bit, and fought off the tears, and I smiled n said "Of course" or "Yes" or something along those lines ... It happened so fast, I can't even remember...and pulled him up and hugged him...my future husband.

So that's my story.. LOVe love love Gary Danko!

Kid Music Video - In Space

I played the part of 'Asian Space Controller Girl' as part of a music video this weekend w/ Kid (from Kid n Play). It was tons of fun -- I got to wear a custom made space costume on a fake spaceship set, and also met some cool chicks. fun fun.

JT came by and took some great pix for me. Thanks babe! Here are some pix:


on the set w/ kid - pic taken by jt


on the set - pic taken by jt


snapshot we took w/ my digcam backstage w/ kid and us space controller girls backstage


the girls with our costume designer


headshot taken by jt


It's always nice do something different/fun every now and then. =)

Workaholics Annonymous...

The weather has been soooo incredibly beautiful lately, and it makes me a little sad that I can't take advantage of it.

I wake up, get ready for work... step outside and enjoy the nice warm weather for the 2 minutes it takes me to run from my front door to my car... and then another 2 minutes from my car to the office. When I step out, it's already night time, and I must waste no time in heading home to moon light it for my personal endeavors/side projects.

I've been working late every night of the week... and it really makes me ask myself. WHY?! WHY the heck am I'm working so hard? I am young, happily engaged with no kids on the way... and not for a least another few years...and I'm working as if I'm raising a family and family of 5 -- which is clearly not the case. We do well for ourselves as it is... but we are like worker bees, we never stop ... It's to the point where I barely have any time for myself... and when i DO.. I use it to catch up on sleep.

Take last weekend for example -- I literally went to bed at 7pm on Friday evening out of exhaustion, and woke up at 11am the next day... ran errands all day Saturday, and worked all day Sunday.

Why can't I just go to work, come home in the evening, enjoy a nice dinner, then veg out in front of the TV and get a good night's rest?

I think there is some kind of innate desire within me to always work towards something I can look forward to in the future. I realize that I may never be completely happy/content with where I am in life -- but what I CAN be happy with, is where I am heading, and the progress/journey to that point.

I think I will always been the super optimist dreamer in life -- love and career -- I think it's the only way to be. So maybe this is the only way for me to be for now... WORK HARD, and occasionally play hard... =)

Life is still peachy, when I'm not stressing about deadlines. =P I think I am on the brink of catching up with everything... I have some major deadlines this month, so when I get through all of this alive, I will be able to let out a big sigh of relief-- and be a better friend and call everyone back. Then I will probably get right into the wedding planning!!! woooooo... so excited!! =)

P.S. Sorrrrry...if you called weeks ago, and I haven't called back.. don't take it personally!!! I can be such a sucky friend sometimes. =/ serious kudos to the folks I love who've stuck with me through the years =) MUAH!

Game Developer's Conference

I helped out at the GDC for Neurosky -- technology that allows you to control video games with your mind.


darth vader (it's my bro Jason underneath with sensors attached to his head) and me holding a light saber that he can control with his emotions.


CEO Stanley in front of the booth standee image of me

posted pix

on flickr