Celebrating My Sister

With a month left before my sister's wedding, her girlfriends and I got together to throw her a bridal shower/bachelorette party.  Our day was spent getting massages at The Lounge Spa and then heading to the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills for fun and games and then tapas for dinner at The Bazaar.  Note: If you are starving, eat some beforehand because the portions are super duper tiny.  Even though I've known of my sister's friends for over a decade now, this was the first time I had ever spent time with them.  Everyone was super sweet and it made me so happy to see that my sister has such a great group of girls around her.  In fact, we all got along so wonderfully that I am already planning on "stealing" some of her friends!

The Lounge Spa catered our event with cupcakes and fruit - oink oink!

Relaxed after our massages

Cute group shot.  Aren't I strong? =P

We played a fun game of "hot potato" with different articles of clothing. 

All dolled up and ready for dinner!

Looking Outside To Look Within

I went to see a lady who uses numerology to tell you more about yourself in hopes of getting some guidance during this time in my life.  Yes, I know that some of you are shaking your heads, but when you feel as desperate as I do for answers, you'd do just about anything.  I talked to some of her clients while I was waiting for my turn and they all told me how on point she was.  So, when my time came, I walked in a little doubtful, but also with an openmind.  After all, I was paying her so I might as well make the most of it.  I had fun, if nothing else.  I like learning about myself.

She asked me for my name and my birth date which I provided.  As she was doing her calculations, she kept saying "wow" until finally, she looked at me and said...

"You are a powerhouse."

Basically she told me how I was put on this Earth to accomplish something great (which surprised me because that has always been something I felt in my heart).  She said that typically, people have maybe 1 connected line or no connected lines (based off of how I fell on the numerology chart), but I had 3 connecting lines (picture a tic tac toe layout with only 6 boxes filled - I'm too lazy to do the math to figure out what the maximum number of lines can be) which were interpreted as follows:

1. Driven - She told me that I am someone who never gives up and has endless determination which is why I was able to accomplish any goal and be so successful at my job at such a young age.  She told me that I didn't get there by luck (though some people may think so), but because I worked my ass off and that I was a business person at heart.

2. Even keeled - She said that by nature, I am someone who is emotionally and spiritually sound which allows me to make the right decisions at the right time (which explains why my gut reactions are always on point)

3. Activity - She told me that I am someone who needs to constantly be on the move whether it be keeping myself busy or travelling around the world.  Otherwise, I'll get bored.

Although I was already aware of all of these things, I was amused that she was able to know all of this without my telling her anything.

She then proceeded to tell me that I often feel like no one understands me and I feel isolated (true) in this world, but that I shouldn't let it get to me because the way I think is more advanced than most because I'm always one step ahead.  And that I was someone who didn't need as much stability in my life because I could live without it because I am so independent.  She also told me that no matter what I did with my career, I was going to be really prosperous, but that she could see that I was nearing the end of my term with my current profession (I didn't tell her anything, but she's right).  She kept emphasizing that I should embrace all my strengths as gifts instead of feeling like these "gifts" were a burden (which is how I had been feeling because everytime I see a palm reader, they always say the same thing - "You are a powerhouse woman!" which always carries a negative connotation to it)

The best/craziest thing she told me was that people were often intimidated by me.  I was shocked because so many people have told me that and I never understood why.  I even walked into her office timidly and when she told me that I asked "Why do I keep hearing that over and over again?  I am so petite and look so harmless!"  She told me that it was the energy and aura that I carried with me; that it was so strong that people could feel something when they first meet me that makes them feel intimidated.

So then the million dollar question.  What type of partner would be the best fit for me if I'm supposedly such a "powerhouse"?

She told me that I need to be with someone just as adventurous and driven as I am.  Someone who'll take my ideas and work with me to push them to fruition, rather than being threatened by my success.  Someone who'll be excited about new possibilities, support me and take risks with me, and be as enthusiastic as I am to live life without hesitation.  We would bring all of this out in each other.  This combination would result in a powerhouse couple.

So much for a "settle-down" life, huh?  But doesn't all that sound like such an exciting life?  I want!

Philly and DC Visit

I'm back from vacation!  I went to Philly and DC to visit two of my wonderful girl friends whom I have missed very much since they live so far away!  The day after Thanksgiving, I woke up at 3:30AM to catch a 6:10AM flight into Philly.  My friend D was there to pick me up when I arrived.  Here are the highlights of our time together!

Will he turn into a Prince Charming?

No hangout is complete without karaoke!

I had a wonderful time visiting Independence Hall, playing Bananagrams, hanging out with good-hearted people, eating delicious food, watching TV shows with people who are just as excited as I am, and getting into the Christmas spirit!  Thank you so much for your hospitality and for being such inspirations in my life!

For the first time, I took the train from Philly to DC.  The stations on the east coast are so beautiful!  Once I got to DC, I met my friend A's baby boy for the first time.  He is truly adorable which is no surprise given that his parents were bound to pass on their good looks to him!  I didn't have enough time to visit all of the national monuments on this trip, but now I have an excuse to visit DC again in the future!

Isn't he as cute as a button?  His Mommy had me hold him right after he ate and he pooped on me, twice!  But it's okay, he peed on her as she was changing his diaper.  Such a good boy!  =)

The sweet family on our walk back from Whole Foods and Starbucks!

I was fortunate enough to catch Marie Digby live in DC!  I've always wanted to see her perform live, but she performs on weekdays in LA and I'm always travelling for work.  Luckily, she was in DC the same time I was so I sat in the front row and even got a chance to take a picture and talk with her after!  She has a super cute personality that makes you want to smile.

Sweet Dreams

For those of you who know me, I quite often have nightmares. Whether it be about ghosts, being chased, letting out internalized anger, or what have you, sweet dreams are hardly ever had by me…that is, until last night. I asked God for a pleasant dream and boy oh boy, nothing scary for once! I was in a dormitory somewhere and there was a guy down the hall who supposedly had a crush on me. He was a musician of some sort, and he’d constantly tell me about his band’s performances after he’d get home late at night. I never saw his face though, because he’d always be talking to me outside of my room. I decided to call my good friend B to tell her about him. She said she knew who he was and that she had just gone on a date with one of his bandmates! I was ecstatic as she informed me that their band was performing on TV. I was excited to see what this guy actually looked like so I surfed to the channel. Right when I was about to see his face, he comes walking in my room because my door was open. I freaked out because I would have been so embarrassed if he heard everything I had been saying about him so I started to scream and yell “OMG!” over and over again. He grabbed me by the shoulders and said “You have to calm down. Calm down.” You’d think at this point I would have looked up to see his face, but I didn’t. I hate when people tell me to calm down, but for some reason, I didn’t mind that time and I found that odd so being me, I was too busy analyzing why I wasn’t bothered instead of seeing what he looked like. Then, my alarm went off and I woke up.

Blech, 6AM and I had a 7:30AM flight. But I wanted to see his face!! So, I closed my eyes and drifted off into la la land hoping that my dream would continue.

And it did…

I’m sitting with my family somewhere in the dormitory and I suddenly get mad at my Dad because he used the N word (note, my Dad doesn’t even know what the N word is so this was completely random) and I was appalled. I was admonishing him and he kept telling me that he was joking, but I was upset that he would even think that a joke like that would be funny. My Mom, on her way out said “Happy Birthday” and I was shocked that I didn’t even realize it was my own birthday that day. Still upset, I went back to my room and got on the top bunk, which was my bed. Suddenly, a band walks into my room and starts serenading me! And of course, my crush was part of the group and I finally got to see his face! And, he got to see my non-made-up pajamas face. Lovely.

Okay, so he was not totally hot, but not totally not.

My brother had apparently hired them to perform for my birthday! Anyway, I got to hang with my band crush and we definitely hit it off. I felt high-schooly and giddy in my dream and I liked it.

Until…he morphed into JON GOSSELIN.

E to the W!

Whatever. Up until that point I loved my dream. I woke up and it was 6:30AM, but I didn’t care. I almost missed my flight, but that’s okay. I was in my happy place.

Book Review: Time Traveller's Wife

Oh. My. Gawd. 

People must have thought I was crazy on my flight into Denver this morning because I was sniffling and wiping tears for about 20 mins straight!  This book moves you to your very core.  For those who have been living under a rock and have no clue what this book/movie is about, it is a love story about a man who time travels and a young girl who later becomes his wife.  There are moments of bliss because their love for one another is so sweet and tender, moments of inspiration because the patience, understanding, and acceptance they unconditionally give to one another is so selfless, moments of anger because you can't believe such tragedy could happen to such wonderful people, and moments of reflection where you're just in awe of how the story unfolds and finally comes to an end.  I highly, highly recommend this book (not so much the movie)!  I do have to say though, my next book will be a chick-lit book; no more bawling my eyeballs out!

Rating: 10/10