http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/03/05/chris.brown.charged/index.html
Just can't believe she's taking him back after all that =( Makes me feel really sad for her.
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Friday, February 06, 2009
The most recent home improvements!!
JT and I got our second wind and have been working on our house hard-core again. Yep, this is what we've been doing with our spare time!
Check out our latest improvements:
This was my own personal initiative... after I painted the fireplace white, I thought the nook would look way better white as well! But I do have to give some credit to JT, as he was the one to help me finish it off nicely.
PROJECT NOOK
Before
After:
Then, I purchased these awesome new white roman blinds from JCPenney, ON SALE, and JT installed them:
PROJECT LIGHTING
All our old 70s style fan lights are switched out!! JT did all the installations himself. he's awesome. woohooo:
Before:
After:
PROJECT WINDOWS
For a while, I was freezing my butt off with the old single pane crappy windows that came with our house. So I started doing some research and interviewed a bunch of general contractors, and found Ruben's Construction! They gave the BEST deal and his team did an amaaaazing job installing them all in one day. We replaced a total of six for.. under 2k!
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Aside from those things. I also FINALLY installed a doorbell, and switched out our ugly mailbox
Check out our latest improvements:
This was my own personal initiative... after I painted the fireplace white, I thought the nook would look way better white as well! But I do have to give some credit to JT, as he was the one to help me finish it off nicely.
PROJECT NOOK
Before
After:
Then, I purchased these awesome new white roman blinds from JCPenney, ON SALE, and JT installed them:
PROJECT LIGHTING
All our old 70s style fan lights are switched out!! JT did all the installations himself. he's awesome. woohooo:
Before:
After:
PROJECT WINDOWS
For a while, I was freezing my butt off with the old single pane crappy windows that came with our house. So I started doing some research and interviewed a bunch of general contractors, and found Ruben's Construction! They gave the BEST deal and his team did an amaaaazing job installing them all in one day. We replaced a total of six for.. under 2k!
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Aside from those things. I also FINALLY installed a doorbell, and switched out our ugly mailbox
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Monday, December 08, 2008
Home Improvements
JT and I busted our asses this weekend fixing up our house. John has been working on the front yard for quite some time, and I must say it looks REALLY awesome right now.
I think once he gets really into something, he can get quite obsessed with making it perfect. This is a trait we share...
I woke up Sunday morning and found him outside fixing our NEIGHBOR's lawn. HAHAHA The part that connected our lawn to their lawn was a drastic difference... Our lawn is really nice, well kept, and healthy. Their area was dirt, rocks and weeds. So he got frustrated with it. hahaha... funny thing is, the neighbor from across the street saw he was doing this and offered to lend him a heavy duty weed pulling tool. HAHA I guess we're not the only ones annoyed of that house.
So my big project of the weekend was the fireplace. It had been bugging me for quite some time, and I finally got around to painting it. =) Here are the pix:
Before:
After:
So not only did I paint the fireplace white, I also cleaned all the nasty soot from the red brick fireplace and restored it's vibrant brick red color. Thanks to the internet, I did some research and came up with my own three step process:
1) Get a bucket of water and rags or a sponge and clean off the area as much as you can.
2) A lot of the soot gets stuck in the brick, so take a foaming bathtub cleaner and spray the areas with soot. let is sit for a while as you will see the soot in the foam. Wipe away with water and sponge.
3) Most of the soot should come off by now, but if not, this last step should take care of it. Wipe down all the bricks with a cloth dipped in household vinegar. The bricks will start to look brighter. Then get a clean bucket of water and wipe once more after you let it sit for a little bit.
I got pretty obsessed and spent almost all of Sunday by that fireplace...painting, washing, and vacuuming. So I ended up with bruised knees =(. But it was worth it!!
We also finally finished up painting the stairwell hallway, and JT also painted a wall in the garage.
I think once he gets really into something, he can get quite obsessed with making it perfect. This is a trait we share...
I woke up Sunday morning and found him outside fixing our NEIGHBOR's lawn. HAHAHA The part that connected our lawn to their lawn was a drastic difference... Our lawn is really nice, well kept, and healthy. Their area was dirt, rocks and weeds. So he got frustrated with it. hahaha... funny thing is, the neighbor from across the street saw he was doing this and offered to lend him a heavy duty weed pulling tool. HAHA I guess we're not the only ones annoyed of that house.
So my big project of the weekend was the fireplace. It had been bugging me for quite some time, and I finally got around to painting it. =) Here are the pix:
Before:
After:
So not only did I paint the fireplace white, I also cleaned all the nasty soot from the red brick fireplace and restored it's vibrant brick red color. Thanks to the internet, I did some research and came up with my own three step process:
1) Get a bucket of water and rags or a sponge and clean off the area as much as you can.
2) A lot of the soot gets stuck in the brick, so take a foaming bathtub cleaner and spray the areas with soot. let is sit for a while as you will see the soot in the foam. Wipe away with water and sponge.
3) Most of the soot should come off by now, but if not, this last step should take care of it. Wipe down all the bricks with a cloth dipped in household vinegar. The bricks will start to look brighter. Then get a clean bucket of water and wipe once more after you let it sit for a little bit.
I got pretty obsessed and spent almost all of Sunday by that fireplace...painting, washing, and vacuuming. So I ended up with bruised knees =(. But it was worth it!!
We also finally finished up painting the stairwell hallway, and JT also painted a wall in the garage.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
I went down to LA for thanksgiving and had a blast. It was my third Thanksgiving at the Tso's, but my very first as PART of the family. =) It's definitely starting to feel a lot more comfortable for me, although I am still not used to calling my new in-laws 'mom' and 'dad' or (in chinese)'mama' and 'baba'. Everyone in JT's family is so relaxed and chill so it's quite easy to fit right in.
For Turkey day, I made two side dishes - Recipes I got from Food Network.
Ultimate Potato Gratin by Tyler Florence
and a squash/zucchini casserole recipe my friend han had made before for a southern-style cookout. It was delicious!
I got a lot of positive reviews on my yummy, but fatty American style dishes. So JT's dad jokingly challenged me to cook some Chinese food next time. Little does he know, yummy chinese food is my SPECIALTY!! I'm now kinda glad I didn't pull out all the stops in attempting to impress JT's parents before getting married - because NOW I still have some tricks up my sleeve. muhahaha
It's also nice to know I am appreciated as I am at a comfortable state. Life can get tiring if you're always trying to be on top of things and pleasing everyone all the time. That's how you burn out.
So anyway, I did a ton of shopping and the highlight was I ended up with *Gasp* four new pairs of boots. But honestly, they were MUCH needed! I realized all my main boots are either cracked or totally old and messed up. So I thought...It's about time I treat myself to some nice stuff eh!? Isn't that part of the reason why I work so hard?!
So I got a pair of really cute cream and tan colored Charles David boots, a pair of comfy tan Nine West boots, some black sketchers, and these cute brown jessica Simpson Boots:
So I think I'm all set in the boots department for the next like.. 5 years (I hope). AHAHAH (no, I'm not one of those people who say "OMG that's SO outta season!") If I like it, I'll wear it till it breaks!
What else? I got some cute tops and sweaters, and a skirt. Honestly, I think Los Angeles has way more fashionable stuff than up north.
It was nice hanging with Margaret, Sherry n David, Marcus, etc. Gotta plan some more get togethers.
For Turkey day, I made two side dishes - Recipes I got from Food Network.
Ultimate Potato Gratin by Tyler Florence
and a squash/zucchini casserole recipe my friend han had made before for a southern-style cookout. It was delicious!
I got a lot of positive reviews on my yummy, but fatty American style dishes. So JT's dad jokingly challenged me to cook some Chinese food next time. Little does he know, yummy chinese food is my SPECIALTY!! I'm now kinda glad I didn't pull out all the stops in attempting to impress JT's parents before getting married - because NOW I still have some tricks up my sleeve. muhahaha
It's also nice to know I am appreciated as I am at a comfortable state. Life can get tiring if you're always trying to be on top of things and pleasing everyone all the time. That's how you burn out.
So anyway, I did a ton of shopping and the highlight was I ended up with *Gasp* four new pairs of boots. But honestly, they were MUCH needed! I realized all my main boots are either cracked or totally old and messed up. So I thought...It's about time I treat myself to some nice stuff eh!? Isn't that part of the reason why I work so hard?!
So I got a pair of really cute cream and tan colored Charles David boots, a pair of comfy tan Nine West boots, some black sketchers, and these cute brown jessica Simpson Boots:
So I think I'm all set in the boots department for the next like.. 5 years (I hope). AHAHAH (no, I'm not one of those people who say "OMG that's SO outta season!") If I like it, I'll wear it till it breaks!
What else? I got some cute tops and sweaters, and a skirt. Honestly, I think Los Angeles has way more fashionable stuff than up north.
It was nice hanging with Margaret, Sherry n David, Marcus, etc. Gotta plan some more get togethers.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Working from Home
So I decided to work from home today… no, not “work from home” like some people.. but actually WORK from home because my list of things to do at work has been building up, and it’s sometimes so hard to focus and get things done with constant distractions at work. People interrupting your train of thought, meetings interrupting a nice work session, lunch breaks, coffee breaks… etc. etc.
So I decided today would be the perfect day to work from home, since I have no meetings scheduled ALL day for once. It was all going so well, and then 3:15, my MOM shows up at my door out of nowhere. It’s like she has some kind of sixth sense for when I’m around. Either that or maybe she comes over a lot when nobody’s home?! I wouldn’t put that beyond her.
Ya, she didn’t even know I was wfh, so she just shows up randomly with her key to drop food off… and then she was EXTRA excited and happy to see me. So of course this made me feel kinda bad to be thinking “What the heck!? Great.. now my peaceful wfh day is ruined!”
So I try to be nice… She comes in with this glow on her face saying in chinese, “Today’s my day off too! Let’s hang out!” I give her my annoyed, “MOM, I’m working…” Then she does her whole “oh, don’t mind me then, I’ll just hang out and help you tidy up around the house.”
And what am I supposed to say? I can’t kick her out of my house after she was so thrilled to see me. So I just continue with the document I was working on, and then she interrupts, “hey so how often do you work from home!? We should coordinate”… I’m like “not often”… and then “hey show me how to work your laundry machine I’ll help you do your laundry”…
“MOM.. I’m in the middle of writing something!! And no thanks, I’ll do my own laundry!!”
Waaah.
So she then says, “ok, I’ll hang out downstairs then…” in the nicest way possible which now makes me feel extra guilty for snapping at her. O mommy, I know she loves me so…
Time for a coffee break?
So I decided today would be the perfect day to work from home, since I have no meetings scheduled ALL day for once. It was all going so well, and then 3:15, my MOM shows up at my door out of nowhere. It’s like she has some kind of sixth sense for when I’m around. Either that or maybe she comes over a lot when nobody’s home?! I wouldn’t put that beyond her.
Ya, she didn’t even know I was wfh, so she just shows up randomly with her key to drop food off… and then she was EXTRA excited and happy to see me. So of course this made me feel kinda bad to be thinking “What the heck!? Great.. now my peaceful wfh day is ruined!”
So I try to be nice… She comes in with this glow on her face saying in chinese, “Today’s my day off too! Let’s hang out!” I give her my annoyed, “MOM, I’m working…” Then she does her whole “oh, don’t mind me then, I’ll just hang out and help you tidy up around the house.”
And what am I supposed to say? I can’t kick her out of my house after she was so thrilled to see me. So I just continue with the document I was working on, and then she interrupts, “hey so how often do you work from home!? We should coordinate”… I’m like “not often”… and then “hey show me how to work your laundry machine I’ll help you do your laundry”…
“MOM.. I’m in the middle of writing something!! And no thanks, I’ll do my own laundry!!”
Waaah.
So she then says, “ok, I’ll hang out downstairs then…” in the nicest way possible which now makes me feel extra guilty for snapping at her. O mommy, I know she loves me so…
Time for a coffee break?
Monday, October 27, 2008
Back from my break =)
After exhausting all my after-work creative energy on wedding planning for the last year (yea, seriously), I decided after coming back from our honeymoon, that I'd give myself a break. This break consisted of two straight months of vegging out in front of the TV after work, watching smut reality television, and *dun dun* Law & Order. O dear. When I started getting repeated nightmares of rapists and murderers mixed with melodramatic potential BFFs of Paris Hilton -- I knew it was time to draw the line.
Over the weekend, JT helped me shift my desk. Sometimes, I find that rearranging furniture really helps to give you a fresh start. I felt extra motivated and ended up reorganizing my whole work station.
I have a couple of fun pet-projects in the pipeline and I really hope they end up working out. I've also started going to castings again, which I hope will get me motivated to get back in shape. Married life has been extremely awesome and comfortable, but I don't want to get too comfy!
From the wise words of one of my good girlfriends about getting married: "Don't let yourself go & don't stop shaving your legs"
So here I am blogging about it -- in a way it's to help keep myself accountable. It's time to get back in action, and live to tell about it.
Over the weekend, JT helped me shift my desk. Sometimes, I find that rearranging furniture really helps to give you a fresh start. I felt extra motivated and ended up reorganizing my whole work station.
I have a couple of fun pet-projects in the pipeline and I really hope they end up working out. I've also started going to castings again, which I hope will get me motivated to get back in shape. Married life has been extremely awesome and comfortable, but I don't want to get too comfy!
From the wise words of one of my good girlfriends about getting married: "Don't let yourself go & don't stop shaving your legs"
So here I am blogging about it -- in a way it's to help keep myself accountable. It's time to get back in action, and live to tell about it.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Sunday, July 06, 2008
What's new with me?
Lots been going on - and I've just been trying to keep up with all the changes that are going on in my life.
This blog will be dedicated to my many countdowns...
5 days until my bachelorette party in Vegas ! woohoo
15 days until my brother Jason's 28th bday
20 days until a nice mini get-away to Monterey with JT (a gift from my bro - thanks Jason!)
33 days until John's 30th birthday!!
34 days until Raging Waters!
41 days until Spa Day with dear friends and weekend of crazy wedding assembly
47 days until the wedding rehearsal/rehearsal dinner
48 days until I am a married woman!!!
51 days until I head out to PARIS!
This blog will be dedicated to my many countdowns...
5 days until my bachelorette party in Vegas ! woohoo
15 days until my brother Jason's 28th bday
20 days until a nice mini get-away to Monterey with JT (a gift from my bro - thanks Jason!)
33 days until John's 30th birthday!!
34 days until Raging Waters!
41 days until Spa Day with dear friends and weekend of crazy wedding assembly
47 days until the wedding rehearsal/rehearsal dinner
48 days until I am a married woman!!!
51 days until I head out to PARIS!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Taiwan Jewelry Ad
Taiwan Jewelry Ad
Originally uploaded by Sandswirl26
LOL - my mom looks good~ I look cheesy. gotta work on that smile damnit. lol jk.
Friday, May 23, 2008
good to be home...
I just got back home yesterday - and I have to tell ya, driving to work this morning to my familiar beats was extremely enjoyable. =) Is it crazy to say I'm happy to be back at work in San Jose? It was great to see JT's face again!!! =) - we barely had a chance to talk while I was away because of the time difference and because I was so busy. Lucky for me, he's not still mad over it =P sorry babe!
It's so good to be home, though I'm not exactly done traveling yet. JT and I are flying in to Seattle tomorrow morn to visit Em and Ryan =) yay. I'm very excited about that. Until I get back - my blog will be a bit backed up. But I still have a lot to share about the rest of my India trip, and then Shanghai. Shanghai was aweeesooome btw =) so anyway, stay tuned - and I will have lotsa pix to post too.
-s
It's so good to be home, though I'm not exactly done traveling yet. JT and I are flying in to Seattle tomorrow morn to visit Em and Ryan =) yay. I'm very excited about that. Until I get back - my blog will be a bit backed up. But I still have a lot to share about the rest of my India trip, and then Shanghai. Shanghai was aweeesooome btw =) so anyway, stay tuned - and I will have lotsa pix to post too.
-s
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