sun diego fun

last weekend, i went down with some friends (thank you, Lisa, Hong, and Rafa for the trek) to join doni to do some more birthday celebrations! the day included lunch at studio diner; hanging around mission beach; grocery shopping; watching "the incredible hulk" featuring my soon-to-be husband edward norton jr.; dancing and hanging out at a bar/lounge with special guest stars kelsey, carmen, and rosita; and trying to avoid getting sick! :) yay! here are some of group photos (they aren't daily but they are photos)!

squeezing everyone into the bathroom

squeezing all 5 of us in again

get down on it, uyen!

ps: i'm still celebrating my birthday...today i was surprised with cupcakes by my tweens! :D

say it again for me, 'cause i love the way it feels

happy spring!

i am surrounded by flowers. cards. presents. but most importantly, love. and wonderful people.

26 will be good! i can feel it.

the group.

moca and erik.

they roll deep.

measure your life in love...

on saturday, i watched "coraline" in 3D with darling jeffrey! and it was very entertaining; i was enthralled. and i couldn't imagine it 2D. yay, for the effects making a big difference! i look forward to "9." we also had lovely linner and some delicious blizzards at DQ. mmm... thanks for hanging out! i hope you had fun! :)

afterwards, i caught the tail end of an art opening in artists' village. i was happy to hear the student performances, mostly because i really like the song they played ("missing you" by lukie d). after helping the clean-up crew and looking around at the outdoor booths, i went over to memphis with them. when we finished but my vino hadn't, i walked around with steph. i saw some pieces i really liked but they were pretty hefty for this youth worker's pocketbook... when i have more money... ;)

yesterday, i was doing a google search for my blog and happened upon a blog i shouldn't have read but did. i read the entire thing and it left me in tears and motivated me to jump on the task at hand: adding up my father's work expenses. although not exhilarating, i welcomed the opportunity to keep my mind busy.

i finished my first reading assignment ("saffron days in LA") and am on to book number two: "a mindful way through depression." it seems promising and very practical. thanks, tingle! :)






daily routine: through my window.

latest movie watched:

Before Sunset: Starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delphy. The sequel to Before Sunrise, documenting the second encounter between two people who met 9 years earlier spending the day getting to know each other. In this movie, the two spend their few hours together (before his flight back home to his wife and son) catching up, subtly revealing thoughts and feelings about each other. Their connection is strong and undeniable. Will they say good-bye a second time or do they take their second chance for something lasting?

uyen's definition corner

first love: noun. the first person you open your heart to and love (outside of your family), usually the premature and selfish type. all of your hopes and expectations for relationships or a partner are placed upon this person, which usually leaves you disappointed. you hardly forget this person and he/she is hard to get over.

bestie corner


daily routine: in bed writing.

daily routine: my sigg bottle.

daily routine: my dashboard.

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I've been on a movie watching kick these past two weekends, mostly because I've needed a way to relax after the loooong week. I want to hole up inside my room and veg out for days at a time. Here's a list of what I've seen.

Penelope: Starring Christina Ricci. About a young girl who has inherited the family curse: she has a pig snout. The only way it can be lifted is if someone of her kind (the rich, blue-blooded type) will love and accept her the way she is. Her parents matchmake to find a willing partner to save her and her family.

A Cindarella Story: Starring Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray. A modern twist on Cindarella with cell phones and e-mails and high school drama.

Long Life, Happiness & Prosperity: Starring Sandra Oh. A young Chinese American girl uses Taoist magic to try to improve her mother's situation. After her spells misfire and affect other people, her mother finally finds what she needs.

Last Kiss: Starring Zach Braff, Rachel Bilson, Casey Affleck. About a man about to turn 30 who freaks out about the finality of his life because his perfect girlfriend is pregnant. He sees the rest of his life as void of surprises. So when Kim along and comes on strong, he can't resist.

me with mama at yogurtland.

mis padres y yo at the temple for new year. yay for ox!

2008 in pictures: october - december.

102408 - girls inc. annual event.


113008 - time with doni.


122508 - xmas sunset in waikiki.

2008 in pictures: july - september.

070508 - las vegas with the parentals.


071308 - orange county tour. courtesy of zerlina.


072308 - keiko's tour of socal.


072508 - mle!


072808 - siblings reunited.


080208 - underwear affair.


081608 - monsters of hip hop with zerlina.


091208 - oakland with thien.

2008 in photos: april - june.

041208 - thornton winery with lisa.


041308 - flower fields of calabasas.


051908 - tahoe.


052308 - class of 2008 graduation.


061208 - oakland with mama and thien.

2008 in photos: january - march

010708 - bowers with lisa.


011908 - harvelle's for rebelution with lisa and mitzi.


021408 - chaya. coutesy of lisak.


022708 - fun times with mitsuko.


031408 - mai tai fun.


031508 - sol art and artists' village. courtesy of naco.


031608 - birthday love at cafe hiro. courtesy of lisak.


032008 - wine cellar.

some of my recent scans.

family portrait.









1997. shs volleyball banquet.









tina.

crazy busy!

good times were had since july 20th till july 29th. including a 2nd interview. spending quality time with chi 3! spending quality time with em and company. spending quality time with the brothers and company. ending with quality time with mitzi at a concert. here are some highlights!



at cha with my fave june 27th cancers!














my hot date!
















we like bus shots! on our way to pageant of the masters.
















in front of pirates!
















getting ready to go out!
















me, em, and june!
















i finally got me some indian food!
















backseat antics!
















crazies at luka's. courtest of antmang.
















our own at&t ad. courtesy of antmang.
















angry shot. courtesy of antmang.