Wednesday, February 29, 2012

hier

Yesterday was a day with simply mini surprises that kept me smiling.

un. I was rushing to class the usual way, and I tried to cross the street before the bus came. I was walking pass the bus, it came around and parked to let people off at the stop. I am trying to pass the chaos when "Boo" my boyfriend pops out, hugs me, says I look really nice today, and rushes back on the bus since he had class on Centennial campus. It was a 45 second rendez-vous that made the chaotic rush to class worth while and all smiles.

deux. Tina and I eat our lunch together after class since we have a little break. She went to Trader Joe's over the weekend and brought a tub of Jalapeno-Cilantro hummus. I never tried it before but no wonder it's TJ's number one seller! The best part is that it tasted just like my mother's chutney which I'm so excited to have when I go home in the next few days.

trois. This surprise surprised (hehe) me the most. Earlier today to convey my excitement for going to the gym today, I wrote on Arch's wall "Waiting for toniggggggght ooooooooh" and she replied "When we will be at the gymmmm". Clearly this was written in J Lo's voice for her infamous song. Welllllllllllll, around 5:45 Archana and I are sitting in my car and I'm fiddling with the radio stations because the one I always listens to was commenting on a baseball game. We find one and a new song is about to begin. The tune seemed familiar and then I turn the volume up "omg ARCHANA!" "what? what?" "you'll see you'll see!"

What were the odds that a throwback song came on a radio station I decided to listen to spur of the moment at the exact time while we're going to the gym?

Everything happens for a reason!

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Thursday, February 23, 2012

asian-american discrimination

Was emailed, being asked to participate in a research survey in order to realize how much stress one has been put under and how one copes with it from racial discrimination.

Pretty interesting, luckily I haven't been though too many negative events, but as compensation I will receive a $10 visa card!

Sunday, February 19, 2012

my parents are my life. my dad always hands me money before i leave for home but i insist i don't need any! i told him i had more than enough. and he said please take these, its a bag full of gold dollar coins that no one really uses anymore, but you should use them so when you do, you think of me

yacht party: ektaa's 21st!





Thursday, February 16, 2012

Ruth swung by State aujourd'hui , what a beautiful surprise! Even though it was a brief encounter, it made my whole day to giggle in the book stacks <3



I love my mother

She sent me a late Valentine's Day package, filling it with goodies we used to share after I came home from school in my pre-university days. Knott's Raspberry Shortbread cookies anyone?


Wednesday, February 15, 2012

I hate negativity, I really do. I hate always thinking bad about people. I'm trying to not let others bother me but I can't help it. I really strongly dislike people. Especially people who forgot who their old friends are.

Friday, February 10, 2012


Going to the Feist concert May 3rd, Raleigh NC ! 

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Feeling my best! Got a 98.5% on my first medical terminology test.

It's Tuesday and I ran intervals for 25 minutes, and later on the day did 15 minutes of AbSolutions, and 60 minutes of Zumba! Archana and I are shooting for doing 1 hour cardio (cardio dance, zumba, etc) 2x a week and ab solutions before / or after.

I feel bad that I still have a lot of homework to do and I'm really tired and sleepy, but my body has become a number one priority! I am currently living off the compliments, and seeing my tummy decrease! I cannot wait to wear a bikini for the first time in my life, and at this rate I know I can rock a 2 piece this summer!

Sorry for the !!!! but I haven't felt so motivated and aslkdfjsdlkfjdsf in a while. =) Thank you for the support friends! Cannot wait to show mi madre and my friends the new and improved moi.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

First Friday

Chai lattes at Beneleux Cafe and Mustache vending machines at an art gallery. Dirty Mega at 5 Star.
First Friday Downtown Raleigh Feb. 3 2012.












Saturday, February 4, 2012

So I decided to record what I'm doing so a few months from now I can remember my secret ;)

I've been working out about 4 - 5 x a week, about 30-45 minutes at the gym.

I've been doing an ab work out for a month, but now I'm about to move onto other parts of the body.

I keep up with a food journal, and have increased about 100% in my fruit and veggies intake haha (like from 0 fruits/veggies to 1 minimum!) and I don't crave sugar. I eat a little here and there, but that means I cut out something else.

I feel energized and I have never been so commited and motivated before! I just finished 4 weeks working out most of the days in the week and I'm not going to stop!

I can't wait to show before and afters!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

My roommate said I looked like I lost weight. Can't stop smiling =)