February 2012
8 posts
“But so many people, I fear, can’t quite enjoy this aloneness. They must replace...”
– http://thoughtcatalog.com/2012/if-theyre-not-husband-or-wifey-material-theyre-not-worth-it/
Totally agreed - I feel that society has abused the notion of “relationships” in all angles possible these days. Why decide to romantically link yourself to someone when you have no intention of...
“Quarter-life Crisis” It is when you stop going along with the crowd and...”
– http://coolquotescollection.com/6775/quarter-life-crisis-it-is-when-you-stop-going-along-with-the-crowd-and-start
Very much in need of...
Maybe it’s the post-sabbatical syndrome, but I would like a day that consists of:
1) Exercising in the morning
2) Walk over to Peet’s with my laptop
3) Sit at my favorite spot
4) Read fashion and tech blogs
A looooot of reading to catch up on!
Self reminder:
The $1.6 Billion Woman, Staying on Message
In the New York Times, Sheryl Sandberg Is Lucky, Men Are Good
Is Sheryl Sandberg Really Just Lucky?
As you can see, I’ve been sort of obsessed with this lady. I mean, I’m not sure if I can be the COO of the next Facebook, but at least I set my foot in the right industry!
When I turn 25...
… I want to document my life more through photos.
I had the very rare chance to look at my baby photos not that long ago, then realized that I stopped taking pictures for some reason. Despite Instagram, Twitpic, etc., I still find novelty in taking pictures for the sake of wanting to preserve the memory for myself, rather than posting it all over the web in vintage-fied form.
Hopefully I...
“Let’s figure out drinks soon… and celebrate our happier lives”
– from former investment banker to former consultant
January 2012
11 posts
Little Black Dress
Although I am no longer required to dress stiff for work, my love for LBDs still remains… (omit all the work-inappropriate ones in the picture above).
I remember Julia and I always talked about having a closet full of black dresses from Theory when we started working. Now I can deviate from the stereotype and be more bold with something like theyskens’ theory, but I still do want...
It's been a while...
Currently at my last desk shift at Pop Physique (finally!) - I’m probably going to become a client (bar workout, here I come!), but very happy to have my Sunday mornings, or weekends in general, completely to myself.
It’s been two weeks since I’ve left LEK. I was talking to Christine last night about how much my first two years in the work force has shaped me the way I am now....
20-Somethings? →
You want a job, a vacation, heath insurance, validation, a back rub, a scalp massage at the place where you get your haircut, people who are jealous of you, an ex who won’t stop texting you when they’re drunk, Twitter followers, happiness maybe sorta, someone to buy you lunch at a fancy restaurant, a mentor who can tell you what the hell to do with your life, a reliable internet connection, a...
Best way to leave work
“Hello all,
The U.S. profit share announcement will be made Friday, January 13th at 9:45am (PST).
A hot breakfast, Champaign and cider will be served in the Boardroom.”
… “I’d rather cut down on hot breakfast, champaign, and cider so I can get more profit share.”
BEST LAST DAY EVER!!!
Life.is.beautiful.: Life lessons - words from the... →
Words of wisdom! Tomorrow will mark my very last case team meeting, VP call, slide deck edits, and survey analysis… I CAN’T BELIEVE I AM LEAVING LEK THIS WEKK!!!
changeunae:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/health/elderly-experts-share-life-advice-in-cornell-project.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all
I thought this was a really good article on life lessons… some of my favorite excerpts...
2011 reflection (me, too!)
Inspired by Sarah and Julia, I am also going to write 2011 reflection as I am waiting for my conference call at 6pm (are you guys downtiming at work, too? we are all updating our blogs!)
Went on a sabbatical (which I *fought* for)
Found a new job at a startup :) which I’m very excited about
Went to my first *real* final presentation at a PE firm in Century City… and learned that...
The perfect tote
Has anyone ever gone on a search for the perfect tote bag? I have… I’ve gone through the phases of tote bags, whether purchased or not, ranging from self-made bags from Michael’s (circa 2003), Longchamp (sturdy and colorful… still use it all the time for traveling), LV Neverfull (gosh, everywhere), and Goyard (!!!).
… dare I say, I think I might have found the...
I… finally… did… it!!! Giving my very first two weeks notice. I feels quite liberating!
Yes, I am leaving my cubicle job at a consulting firm and joining a start-up called Maker Studios. I’ve tried my best to explain what Maker Studios does to non-digital-media-savvy people several times and I think the article (embedded with the name) explains best. I’m very...
Ending 2011 with a bang!
… yes, as Melody says, I do add a bit of drama to everyone’s life. I ended up going to the emergency room (!!!) last night due to stomach pain and it turned out to be gastritis. I thought it was food poisoning at first, then maybe even stomach flu, then acid reflux or ulcer, but thank goodness Mel was home to take me to the hospital… otherwise I don’t know what...
December 2011
6 posts
From reunion last night...
UCLA girls reunited at my apartment last night. Pot luck then white elephant. Had a good time sipping on Hello Kitty wine and talking about random things.
“OMG, I’m just 6 years away from being 30?” Man, I feel old. Less so these days because I don’t have to walk around Westwood in business clothes anymore, but still… Talking about the dorm life, random college...
Finding replacements
I’ve been obsessed with this Hermes bracelet… I’ve wanted it so badly, but the price tag isn’t as lovely as the bracelet itself.
Oh Hermes, why must you make me feel this way?
I’ve given up on this bracelet for a while, but earlier last week, I had a chance to visit Balenciaga boutique on Melrose and I found a cute little replacement!
Ta-da! Look at this...
30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself →
8. Stop berating yourself for old mistakes. – We may love the wrong person and cry about the wrong things, but no matter how things go wrong, one thing is for sure, mistakes help us find the person and things that are right for us. We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here NOW with the...
Good morning, Los Angeles!
I woke up way too early for my normal schedule these days (aka :”everything whatever, whenever I want”), but it surprisingly feels good to be back to my old schedule. Currently doing my desk gig at Pop Physique (squeeze, squeeze, tuck!), and have some downtime to catch up on things. I’ve always wanted to become an avid blogger and I’m glad that I’m starting to blog...
November 2011
2 posts
Christmas wish list... and why I'm so "thankful"
I am melting as I am looking at these things… so adorable!
1. Chloe embellished suede T-bar ballerina flats
Bows, sparkles, straps - love this! Found at Net-a-Porter for $595 (on sale from $850)
2. Chloe biker leather boots
Good to wear with skinny jeans, leggings, shorts - everything! Also found at Net-a-Porter for $627 (on sale from $1,045)
3. Lululemon wunder under crop
...
tumblrbot asked: ROBOTS OR DINOSAURS?
October 2011
5 posts
What I've been learning these days...
Self-awareness is incredibly important - cliche much?
Gaining perspective, becoming wise, learning new things…
Slowly making an opportunistic move
Enough of my “profound” notes.
One cool discovery: www.weheartit.com!
“Market sizing is a staple of consulting engagements, strategy development,...”
– http://www.brekiri.com/blog/77/the-secrets-of-market-sizing/
“It’s part of the American way to get a lot of self-worth from your job....”
– http://shar.es/bsXkY
A few things...
1. 5 o’clock by T-Pain ft. Lily Allen and Wiz Khalifa
It’s 5 o’clock in the morning
Conversation got boring
You said you’d go into bed soon
So I snuck off into your bedroom
And I thought I’d just wait there
After watching the music video, I can’t really take this song seriously anymore (thanks to T-Pain!), but nonetheless a good song. In the...
September 2011
5 posts
It's not all about performance
Starting from a few months ago, I’ve been hearing sermons about how performance-centric everyone is becoming. Of course, in a competitive job market, in a stressful work setting, and I guess even in social settings (to an extent), everything has to be measured and quantified through certain metrics. Have I been focusing too much on that rather than others? My faith isn’t dependent on...
I feel almost liberated after reading this...
Freaking out will not help you get into business school. Yelling at people will not help you get into business schools. Mouthing off on blogs and stressing out while reading blogs will not help you get into business school. Reading statistics on how hard it is to get into business school will not help you get into business school. Worrying about whether other people just like you are applying to...
August 2011
3 posts
I just broke down in front of my mom today. I felt so bad given that she has her own issues bothering her, but I just couldn’t take it anymore. Sorry, mom.
What do you do when you are just so frustrated with life… in general?
Lately it’s been so hard to stay engaged with my own life and remain faithful…
July 2011
7 posts
I am now convinced...
… that I get sick every 3 months.
what i'm learning lately
With things that bother me - put them inside a box, close it, then put it away.
Countless blessings. I am in an awe.
I can sing in the troubled times Sing when I win I can sing when I lose my step And fall down again I can sing ‘cause You pick me up Sing ‘cause You’re there I can sing ‘cause You hear me, Lord When I call to You in prayer I can sing with my last breath...
fire drill! calm after a storm... i don't know
Hello my dedicated readers,
Instead of updating with pictures of pretty things, or some random quote I find inspiring, I decided to give a real update on my life. You know, not quite the old-school Xanga style “I did X and Y today,” but really, taking some time to reflect upon what’s been going on in my life with this free time I have at work momentarily.
Work has been so...
Sleepless... on a weekday - bad sign!
I’ve been attempting to go to sleep super early (around 11PM) for the past few days or so, but it ain’t happening and I don’t know why… Here I am, sitting with a potentially huge pimple on my nose that only multiple good night’s sleep can cure (and maybe not stressing out about life).
I had always been a blogger (sorta) since the days of Xanga, but I’ve...
“Humility is the path towards earning respect while self-confidence is the path...”
– http://blogs.hbr.org/tjan/2011/07/why-some-people-have-all-the-l.html
June 2011
14 posts
“And I bet, today, most of you would admit that your time here was very different...”
– Conan O’Brien commence speech address at Dartmouth
The Health Benefits of Staying Loyal →
hmmmm gets me thinking