Why wou'd you send me an email that says "Enroll now" with a picture of the spring catalog if I can't even begin enrolling until tomorrow and there is no catalog of classes out yet? oh my gahhhhh.
... and then boyfriend tells me he's eating delicious yummy fatty food without me, again. I don't like this long distance thing when it comes to eating without me. Big Le Sigh.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Design Week 3
The second project for my design class relates to shape integration and exploring figure/ground relationships, positive and negative space, integration and equivocal space. I thought this project was going to be a bit easier than the first project because she demonstrated most of the project in class and we had a step by step instruction sheet. But it turned out harder in the sense it was difficult to execute. There was actually a lot of thought that had to go into the planning because you couldn't really just "go with it" since it had to achieve certain ideas.
So the first thing I did was choose a serif letter (letters that have feet, except i ended up cutting mine off so you have to give me the benefit of the doubt that it is a serif letter - my teacher did at least) and enlarge it to 10". Then I arranged and traced the letter onto a 6"x9" black piece of paper and cut it out and place it on a 6"x9" piece of bristol paper in the same orientation as it was on the black paper to get the panel 1(left). For panel 2 (right), I took the left over black pieces from the black paper that I cut the letter out of and cemented it to another piece of bristol, ensuring each piece retained its original shape (ie didn't overlap and create a new shape). This was hard because I had to think about how this arrangement would affect panel 3. If I didn't do it right, I wouldn't be able to show the right shape relationships.
To begin panel 3 I traced panel 1 and panel 2 onto the same piece of tracing paper. Looking at the composite (the traced panels), I determined which areas I would make white, black, light grey and dark grey to determine the shape relationships: interpenetration (transparent), overlap, and division.
To create panel 3, I used black, light grey and dark grey cover stock (its like construction paper) and trimmed each piece to the composite pieces. Each piece was cut individually and pieced together like a puzzle to look like panel 1 and panel 2 essentially overlapped each other.
And this is the final result on mat board. Panel 1 demonstrates figure/ground with a black figure on white background. Panel 2 is a figure/ground reversal in which you either see white on black or black on white (I always tend to see black on white but its fairly equal here). Panel 3 is equivocal in which its fairly ambiguous which is the figure and the background. It also demonstrates the shape relationships mentioned above. Can you see them?
BTW last week's project got and A and so did this one! Yay me! I'm not trying to brag but I'm just excited because I was sure I'd be so bad at this class.
So the first thing I did was choose a serif letter (letters that have feet, except i ended up cutting mine off so you have to give me the benefit of the doubt that it is a serif letter - my teacher did at least) and enlarge it to 10". Then I arranged and traced the letter onto a 6"x9" black piece of paper and cut it out and place it on a 6"x9" piece of bristol paper in the same orientation as it was on the black paper to get the panel 1(left). For panel 2 (right), I took the left over black pieces from the black paper that I cut the letter out of and cemented it to another piece of bristol, ensuring each piece retained its original shape (ie didn't overlap and create a new shape). This was hard because I had to think about how this arrangement would affect panel 3. If I didn't do it right, I wouldn't be able to show the right shape relationships.
To begin panel 3 I traced panel 1 and panel 2 onto the same piece of tracing paper. Looking at the composite (the traced panels), I determined which areas I would make white, black, light grey and dark grey to determine the shape relationships: interpenetration (transparent), overlap, and division.
To create panel 3, I used black, light grey and dark grey cover stock (its like construction paper) and trimmed each piece to the composite pieces. Each piece was cut individually and pieced together like a puzzle to look like panel 1 and panel 2 essentially overlapped each other.
And this is the final result on mat board. Panel 1 demonstrates figure/ground with a black figure on white background. Panel 2 is a figure/ground reversal in which you either see white on black or black on white (I always tend to see black on white but its fairly equal here). Panel 3 is equivocal in which its fairly ambiguous which is the figure and the background. It also demonstrates the shape relationships mentioned above. Can you see them?BTW last week's project got and A and so did this one! Yay me! I'm not trying to brag but I'm just excited because I was sure I'd be so bad at this class.
Fundamentals Week 3
So this week we had an art project instead of a written assignment for Fundamentals of Interior Design. Our project was to create an 8x10 or larger "portrait" of ourselves using color. We could use any material to help describe ourselves and it would be evaluated by our guest presenter who is a color analyst. So to jog your memory, this is what I left off with last week.
I decided to do a collage using pictures of shoes because well, I love shoes. I went with high heals to describe the difficult journey towards a brighter personality. The left side is my life in accounting. Dark and unhappy. The plaid background represents me, how I like things neat and organized. It moves toward my life that I hope interior design will bring me: bright and happy and much more color balanced.
So in class, we all put up our projects anonymously and the guest presenter said what she thought our projects said about us. Apparently, I am obsessive (all the shoes) and not sensible (they're all heels). I thought this was a color analysis! But she might be a little right, a bit obsessive and not sensible may describe me.
Since I'm running a bit late for my design class, that project update will have to wait until after class.
I decided to do a collage using pictures of shoes because well, I love shoes. I went with high heals to describe the difficult journey towards a brighter personality. The left side is my life in accounting. Dark and unhappy. The plaid background represents me, how I like things neat and organized. It moves toward my life that I hope interior design will bring me: bright and happy and much more color balanced.
So in class, we all put up our projects anonymously and the guest presenter said what she thought our projects said about us. Apparently, I am obsessive (all the shoes) and not sensible (they're all heels). I thought this was a color analysis! But she might be a little right, a bit obsessive and not sensible may describe me.
Since I'm running a bit late for my design class, that project update will have to wait until after class.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
So Wednesday is the new Tuesday
because well, Tuesday is the new Monday. At least for this week.
Monday night I got back from my first of many weekends in Chicago. Friday morning, I left for the Long beach airport and thankfully there wasn't a horrific tornado outside waiting to ruin my trip. On the contrary, there was a lovely rainbow that appeared on the drive.
The flight itself was good as I was flying JetBlue. I really have nothing negative to say about the airline but I do hope they'll start flying out of John Wayne Airport though I understand it's probably way cheaper for them to fly out of Long Beach. Darn John Wayne Airport and their high fees to airlines. Or, I could also enjoy it more if they had more flights from LGB and from ORD going back. It's the same plane servicing that route so once it gets into Chicago, the plane is cleaned and it goes back to LGB. Anywho, back to my trip.
The flight was nice and I got into ORD and found my baggage. The boyfriend picked me up in his new car! How exciting, he now has a backseat and a trunk (he used to drive a truck)! We went to his temporary place at his aunt's about 30 minutes outside of the city. It was so exciting to see snow on the ground. I've seen snow before but it's still exciting. So we had dinner with the fam and then his aunt dropped us off at our hotel in the city because parking is ridiculously expensive.
Saturday we woke up a bit late and headed to Hot Doug's. We took a taxi there because it was a bit far and not near any of the train lines. When we got there the line was ridiculous. It was a bit cold but we braved the 2 hour line with plenty of other first timers. Finally we got in and I had to contain myself. But we did gorge ourselves on duck fat fries, a foie gras dog, a lamb and beef dog, a chicago dog, and a corn dog. Fatties... we weren't hungry the rest of the day (that didn't mean we didn't eat... like I said... fatties). The foie gras dog was the most amazing thing I've ever eaten in regards to a hot dog. Boyfriend wasn't that exciting over the infamous duck fat fries but I felt like there was a little something different to them. I couldn't stop eating them so they must have been delicious. I almost forgot to take pictures but here's a few pics of what we enjoyed (don't mind the bites we took before remembering to take pictures):
The foie gras dog
Duck fat fries
Chicago dog with everything
The lamb and beef gyro dog and the corn dog
After we met up with his cousin who's studying in Chicago. After some coffee, tea, and good conversation, we went out seperate ways. The boyfriend and I headed back towards out hotel on North Michigan. Along the way we did a little shopping. I found the trench I've been wanting since Fall at Banana Republic in my size AND petites for an additional 40% of the sale price! Boyfriend bought it for me and I got him a cute sweater that was also 40% off the sale price. I tried not to look at too many more things for fear of what I'd buy so we walked out successful and stopped off for a cupcake. It was almost closing so there wasn't much to choose from. I went with a smore's cupcake and oh my was it delish! It wasn't too sweet and the cake was very moist.
Chocolate smore's cupcake with frosting in the middle? Yes, please!
We headed back to the hotel to rest up for a bit and then headed out again to the Billy Goat Tavern. Great little infamous bar with good drinks and cheezborgers. We got a double to share because we weren't too hungry and had a few drinks. Then we decided to get a little late night sushi around the corner. After we called it a night so that we could get up early the next day.
Sunday we got some dunkin' donuts and then headed to get Intelligensia for some coffee. After our morning coffee we headed to Millennium Park and I finally got to see the bean.
Us! The Bean was a bit wet from the rain. But how cute are the earmuffs boyfriend got me!
After, we scoped out living spaces for the boyfriend. I'd say apartment but I feel like that would make you think he'd be getting a place you could walk around in. Hah. In reality he just needs a small studio because he'll be traveling a lot for work and won't really need much space and it will be cheaper. Pretty much just a place to store his things. We got a good idea of what he'll probably be getting but hopefully we find something better when he gets back from his first business trip. That evening we had dinner with his aunts, uncle, cousin and cousin's girlfriend. We got Malaysian food and oh goodness was it yum. Now I need to find a place near home. After we headed back to pick up some stuff and then head back to the city for our last night together before I left.
Monday, the boyfriend left for work and I had the day to myself before my 5:50pm flight. So I decided to get some tea and figure out what to do the rest of the day (well for like 3 hours). I decided to head to the Shedd Aquarium because they were having their community discount day where part of the Aquarium is free and since I knew I wouldn't be able to spend too much time there, doing something free was good. Also I didn't feel like walking around in the cold snow flurries. The aquarium was great but I do wish boyfriend had gone with me. I don't like doing things too much on my own but it was still fun.
I love ducks.
Hello Mr. Turtle
Hello fishy. Sorry you're blurry, I didn't want to blind you with my flash.
Monkey! So this is the amazon rainforest eh?
From the Amazon to the Caribbean Reef! So pretty. There was a turtle and a fish that liked to swim together. hehe.
After an hour I got bored being on my own and it was time to go anyway. Headed back to pick up my luggage and then off to O'hare! A few hours later I was back in Long Beach and ready to get to bed.
Tuesday I was absolutely lazy and my internet decided it did not want to work. So instead of fixing it I did nothing. But I did work on my art projects... more on those later!
Monday night I got back from my first of many weekends in Chicago. Friday morning, I left for the Long beach airport and thankfully there wasn't a horrific tornado outside waiting to ruin my trip. On the contrary, there was a lovely rainbow that appeared on the drive.
The flight itself was good as I was flying JetBlue. I really have nothing negative to say about the airline but I do hope they'll start flying out of John Wayne Airport though I understand it's probably way cheaper for them to fly out of Long Beach. Darn John Wayne Airport and their high fees to airlines. Or, I could also enjoy it more if they had more flights from LGB and from ORD going back. It's the same plane servicing that route so once it gets into Chicago, the plane is cleaned and it goes back to LGB. Anywho, back to my trip.The flight was nice and I got into ORD and found my baggage. The boyfriend picked me up in his new car! How exciting, he now has a backseat and a trunk (he used to drive a truck)! We went to his temporary place at his aunt's about 30 minutes outside of the city. It was so exciting to see snow on the ground. I've seen snow before but it's still exciting. So we had dinner with the fam and then his aunt dropped us off at our hotel in the city because parking is ridiculously expensive.
Saturday we woke up a bit late and headed to Hot Doug's. We took a taxi there because it was a bit far and not near any of the train lines. When we got there the line was ridiculous. It was a bit cold but we braved the 2 hour line with plenty of other first timers. Finally we got in and I had to contain myself. But we did gorge ourselves on duck fat fries, a foie gras dog, a lamb and beef dog, a chicago dog, and a corn dog. Fatties... we weren't hungry the rest of the day (that didn't mean we didn't eat... like I said... fatties). The foie gras dog was the most amazing thing I've ever eaten in regards to a hot dog. Boyfriend wasn't that exciting over the infamous duck fat fries but I felt like there was a little something different to them. I couldn't stop eating them so they must have been delicious. I almost forgot to take pictures but here's a few pics of what we enjoyed (don't mind the bites we took before remembering to take pictures):
The foie gras dog
Duck fat fries
Chicago dog with everything
The lamb and beef gyro dog and the corn dogAfter we met up with his cousin who's studying in Chicago. After some coffee, tea, and good conversation, we went out seperate ways. The boyfriend and I headed back towards out hotel on North Michigan. Along the way we did a little shopping. I found the trench I've been wanting since Fall at Banana Republic in my size AND petites for an additional 40% of the sale price! Boyfriend bought it for me and I got him a cute sweater that was also 40% off the sale price. I tried not to look at too many more things for fear of what I'd buy so we walked out successful and stopped off for a cupcake. It was almost closing so there wasn't much to choose from. I went with a smore's cupcake and oh my was it delish! It wasn't too sweet and the cake was very moist.
Chocolate smore's cupcake with frosting in the middle? Yes, please!We headed back to the hotel to rest up for a bit and then headed out again to the Billy Goat Tavern. Great little infamous bar with good drinks and cheezborgers. We got a double to share because we weren't too hungry and had a few drinks. Then we decided to get a little late night sushi around the corner. After we called it a night so that we could get up early the next day.
Sunday we got some dunkin' donuts and then headed to get Intelligensia for some coffee. After our morning coffee we headed to Millennium Park and I finally got to see the bean.
Us! The Bean was a bit wet from the rain. But how cute are the earmuffs boyfriend got me!After, we scoped out living spaces for the boyfriend. I'd say apartment but I feel like that would make you think he'd be getting a place you could walk around in. Hah. In reality he just needs a small studio because he'll be traveling a lot for work and won't really need much space and it will be cheaper. Pretty much just a place to store his things. We got a good idea of what he'll probably be getting but hopefully we find something better when he gets back from his first business trip. That evening we had dinner with his aunts, uncle, cousin and cousin's girlfriend. We got Malaysian food and oh goodness was it yum. Now I need to find a place near home. After we headed back to pick up some stuff and then head back to the city for our last night together before I left.
Monday, the boyfriend left for work and I had the day to myself before my 5:50pm flight. So I decided to get some tea and figure out what to do the rest of the day (well for like 3 hours). I decided to head to the Shedd Aquarium because they were having their community discount day where part of the Aquarium is free and since I knew I wouldn't be able to spend too much time there, doing something free was good. Also I didn't feel like walking around in the cold snow flurries. The aquarium was great but I do wish boyfriend had gone with me. I don't like doing things too much on my own but it was still fun.
I love ducks.
Hello Mr. Turtle
Hello fishy. Sorry you're blurry, I didn't want to blind you with my flash.
Monkey! So this is the amazon rainforest eh?
From the Amazon to the Caribbean Reef! So pretty. There was a turtle and a fish that liked to swim together. hehe.After an hour I got bored being on my own and it was time to go anyway. Headed back to pick up my luggage and then off to O'hare! A few hours later I was back in Long Beach and ready to get to bed.
Tuesday I was absolutely lazy and my internet decided it did not want to work. So instead of fixing it I did nothing. But I did work on my art projects... more on those later!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Another rainy day and projects!
It's another rainy day in Orange County. 4 days of it and there's still another day to go. I actually enjoy it and find it nice since I'm indoors anyway. I could just do without the tornado and flood warnings. I know.. tornadoes? What are those? I can tell you about earthquakes and maybe about the tsunami signs (since I live be the beach), but tornadoes? Not so much. Anyway, here's the stuffed dachshund looking at the rain. The real one does the same thing but almost refuses to pose for pictures so this is her substitute that I bought in Hong Kong. I guess you could consider it the cheap knock off version of the real thing. Hehe.So this week I've been working on my first Design 1 project. We had to design a piece using implied and inscribed lines to show disorder and chaos. The first thing I learned with this project is that I am not a very good artist. I also learned I over think things.
So here's the sketch preperation for my project. Exploring the use of different sized graphite pencils and black pens.
Exploration of graphite sticks. Similar to the pencils, just thicker.
Exploring ideas for my first project. I had no idea what I was doing.
These sketches are a bit better. My teacher thought the first sketch had potential but needed more emphasis on order and chaos so I worked it a bit more.
We also had to do a little research of artist's uses of line. I chose this piece by Picasso. Hopefully I was able to interpret his use of line ok.
Here is the final piece. It starts with an H graphite pencil and then moves to 2B, 4B, 6B, and then a 4B graphite stick. Hopefully you can see the movement of order to disorder.
Here's a preview of my color analysis project for my interior design class. It's only a preview because that's as far as I've gotten. =)Monday, January 18, 2010
Art Store Obsession
It's an awfully rainy Monday which made it much more difficult to start my Monday. So after dragging myself out of bed, I forced myself out of the house to run a few errands including going to the art store.
Everytime I come here I spend at least an hour here. Even when I only come for 6 paintbrushes and two water containers, I also manage to walk out with a small storage bin, a portfolio carry all, a little bag for my paints, and a canvas paintbrush holder. I may have bought other things, I can't be sure. I'm not sure why I love being in the store so much but I think it has to do with the endless possibilities that all the things in there can do and how I just want to be a part of it. That and I'm a complete freak and I'm always looking for things so I can organize all my stuff.
Everytime I come here I spend at least an hour here. Even when I only come for 6 paintbrushes and two water containers, I also manage to walk out with a small storage bin, a portfolio carry all, a little bag for my paints, and a canvas paintbrush holder. I may have bought other things, I can't be sure. I'm not sure why I love being in the store so much but I think it has to do with the endless possibilities that all the things in there can do and how I just want to be a part of it. That and I'm a complete freak and I'm always looking for things so I can organize all my stuff.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Big Change #2
As I mentioned in my first entry or so, I was about to experience several big changes in my life as the new year was beginning. I officially began my interior design program and as of week two I have survived but I have also learned that even though I love my classes, I am not too good of an artist. It's ok, I sort of knew but hoped maybe I'd somehow gotten better. I have also learned that school in any format still leaves me lazy, but I do enjoy going to class more. I've swapped midterms for papers and projects but I'm probably still going to be a procrastinator even though I tried to start early. Oh Anna, some things will never change. It's more like I need to clean my room, work on my projects, and run a bunch of errands and I really want to work on my projects but I can't until I get organized which means cleaning my room.
I swear I'm not usually this messy. When we got back from Hong Kong my room was immaculate. But as i unpacked, things didn't get put away, and then we got into pre-Big Change #2 (I swear I'm getting to it) and it all went down hill. But once I get this clean, I'll be ready to finish my projects for the week!
OK so to get to Big Change #2, boyfriend moved to Chicago. BIG SAD FACE.
Warning: This may get ooey gooey and I may cry as I write this. I'm pathetic sometimes.
So for the last 3 years, 8 months and 16 days, the boyfriend and I have been fairly inseperable. We have had a handful of days each where we weren't together due to little trips we took individually or travel for work here and there but for the most part, we've spent most our days together. He lived about 20 minutes away and when people would find that out, they'd say that's kind of far. Well now it's definitely far now that he's 2000 miles away. How did this come about you might ask? Well with the way the economy has been going, his old firm began laying people off and giving him a lot more work to do with no promotion or anything. So disgruntled he started looking for another job. After putting his resume out to the world for a few days he was contacted with a position in Chicago which seemed like a great opportunity. We had always talked about the possibility of looking for a job in another city and I guess it was just a matter of time before this would happen. Since I'm starting my own thing, I couldn't really just pack up and leave with him. So for the next few years it'll be flights back and forth. Luckily my classes are currently on Wednesday and Thursdays so I can visit Friday through Tuesday. Unfortunately though (well for me at least), his new job involves a lot of travel. So that makes me sad because he'll be gone for weeks at a time, and traveling to new places, and I'll be here. Hah ok, so it's a bit selfish but yes I'm also jealous.
So yesterday I dropped him off at the airport and said goodbye. It's been a bit surreal and we're skyping and texting and calling but the hardest part is when I think about how he won't come by after work. Or we're not getting coffee on Saturday and Sunday mornings together. And it's really weird that he's no longer 20 minutes away and I can just go to his place and crash til he gets home from work or what not. So that's probably the hardest thing and so far I'm doing better than I thought I would but I think the test will come in the next few weeks as I'm getting to see him next weekend when I fly out to Chicago to visit but then he'll be in Brazil for the whole month of February. So I guess no Valentine's day (it's a stupid holiday anyway-yes I'm being bitter) and no Chinese/Vietnamese New Year together.
So the next few year's are going to be different but I guess it's just an adventure to add to our relationship and it'll be exciting to experience. Plus it'll make us both grow individually and strengthen our relationship... right? Well I hope so.
So the last week or so has been getting him ready for Chicago. Moving out of his apartment, getting him packed, meeting up with friends and just trying to spend a little bit of time with him was difficult. 7 year's of things really does add up and unfortunately, I feel like I re-homed a good amount since it's stuff I decided to inherit (since I bought most of it for him anyway) or I'm taking it to him in Chicago. By Wednesday we have moved almost everything either to my house, the dumpster, or his parent's house. Thursday was our last day together so we got up, had coffee with his dad, and unloaded to rest of his stuff at his parent's house.
Here's boyfriend taking a break from unloading and deciding whether to keep the monkey chair (i think it was a gift from hs friends a few years ago)
After a lot of moving and running a few errands, I dragged boyfriend to go eat because I was about to pass out from hunger. So we went to Din Tai Fung. The dumplings there are to dieeeee for. I can't believe he had never been there especially since it's right by his paren'ts house and it's reallllllly good.
Totally love it. So delish and even the red bean dumplings for dessert as yum. And I don't even really like red bean.
So I'm getting a bit better with the taking pictures and posting... now I just have to work on it not taking me 3 hours to finish a post.
I swear I'm not usually this messy. When we got back from Hong Kong my room was immaculate. But as i unpacked, things didn't get put away, and then we got into pre-Big Change #2 (I swear I'm getting to it) and it all went down hill. But once I get this clean, I'll be ready to finish my projects for the week!
OK so to get to Big Change #2, boyfriend moved to Chicago. BIG SAD FACE.
Warning: This may get ooey gooey and I may cry as I write this. I'm pathetic sometimes.
So for the last 3 years, 8 months and 16 days, the boyfriend and I have been fairly inseperable. We have had a handful of days each where we weren't together due to little trips we took individually or travel for work here and there but for the most part, we've spent most our days together. He lived about 20 minutes away and when people would find that out, they'd say that's kind of far. Well now it's definitely far now that he's 2000 miles away. How did this come about you might ask? Well with the way the economy has been going, his old firm began laying people off and giving him a lot more work to do with no promotion or anything. So disgruntled he started looking for another job. After putting his resume out to the world for a few days he was contacted with a position in Chicago which seemed like a great opportunity. We had always talked about the possibility of looking for a job in another city and I guess it was just a matter of time before this would happen. Since I'm starting my own thing, I couldn't really just pack up and leave with him. So for the next few years it'll be flights back and forth. Luckily my classes are currently on Wednesday and Thursdays so I can visit Friday through Tuesday. Unfortunately though (well for me at least), his new job involves a lot of travel. So that makes me sad because he'll be gone for weeks at a time, and traveling to new places, and I'll be here. Hah ok, so it's a bit selfish but yes I'm also jealous.
So yesterday I dropped him off at the airport and said goodbye. It's been a bit surreal and we're skyping and texting and calling but the hardest part is when I think about how he won't come by after work. Or we're not getting coffee on Saturday and Sunday mornings together. And it's really weird that he's no longer 20 minutes away and I can just go to his place and crash til he gets home from work or what not. So that's probably the hardest thing and so far I'm doing better than I thought I would but I think the test will come in the next few weeks as I'm getting to see him next weekend when I fly out to Chicago to visit but then he'll be in Brazil for the whole month of February. So I guess no Valentine's day (it's a stupid holiday anyway-yes I'm being bitter) and no Chinese/Vietnamese New Year together.
So the next few year's are going to be different but I guess it's just an adventure to add to our relationship and it'll be exciting to experience. Plus it'll make us both grow individually and strengthen our relationship... right? Well I hope so.
So the last week or so has been getting him ready for Chicago. Moving out of his apartment, getting him packed, meeting up with friends and just trying to spend a little bit of time with him was difficult. 7 year's of things really does add up and unfortunately, I feel like I re-homed a good amount since it's stuff I decided to inherit (since I bought most of it for him anyway) or I'm taking it to him in Chicago. By Wednesday we have moved almost everything either to my house, the dumpster, or his parent's house. Thursday was our last day together so we got up, had coffee with his dad, and unloaded to rest of his stuff at his parent's house.
Here's boyfriend taking a break from unloading and deciding whether to keep the monkey chair (i think it was a gift from hs friends a few years ago)
After a lot of moving and running a few errands, I dragged boyfriend to go eat because I was about to pass out from hunger. So we went to Din Tai Fung. The dumplings there are to dieeeee for. I can't believe he had never been there especially since it's right by his paren'ts house and it's reallllllly good.
Totally love it. So delish and even the red bean dumplings for dessert as yum. And I don't even really like red bean.So I'm getting a bit better with the taking pictures and posting... now I just have to work on it not taking me 3 hours to finish a post.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Chin up! Always a bright side
Sometimes I have to give myself advice - ya know, what would I say to someone dealing with whatever I'm going through. So the theme of these last few days and I'm sure in the days to come is "Chin up, Cupcake. It'll be ok."
I'll post more later on the events that have been leading up to another huge change in my life this year (ugh, and we're only half way through the first month of 2010!). But as of 10:55am, my life definitely got a bit more sad.
At least I can look forward to this being delivered today!
Isn't it adorbs? I had been so obsessed with it and even when it went on sale I wanted it but didn't get it and then I got all sad when it sold out because I waited too long (2 hours is always too long when things go on sale at Jcrew). So I checked back frequently hoping it would come back in my size and at 4am on Saturday it did! I've been having horrible sleeping patterns so this actually worked out in my favor. This will be perfect for my little trip to Chicago next week (more on that to come)!
I'll post more later on the events that have been leading up to another huge change in my life this year (ugh, and we're only half way through the first month of 2010!). But as of 10:55am, my life definitely got a bit more sad.
At least I can look forward to this being delivered today!
Isn't it adorbs? I had been so obsessed with it and even when it went on sale I wanted it but didn't get it and then I got all sad when it sold out because I waited too long (2 hours is always too long when things go on sale at Jcrew). So I checked back frequently hoping it would come back in my size and at 4am on Saturday it did! I've been having horrible sleeping patterns so this actually worked out in my favor. This will be perfect for my little trip to Chicago next week (more on that to come)!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Walt Disney Concert Hall
One of my first projects for my Fundamentals of Interior Design was to chose a building and essentially discuss the historical influence of the building, i.e. type of architecture, when it was built, what was going on at the time to influence the building of it, and just about the building itself. So I chose the Walt Disney Concert Hall because I've always enjoyed how post-modern the building is and definately wanted to learn more about it. It is a great building and if you ever get the chance to see a concert there, then do so! If not, even just taking a guided tour is awesome. Our tour group was just me, boyfriend, and another couple so the tour guide let us listen in quickly on a practice in the auditorium which is usually off limits. The acoustics were phenominal! I've actually seen a concert there but just being the only ones there was simply amazing.
Project 365
I know a lot of people have been trying to do this and since I'm fairly bad at blogging everyday I thought that this is something I could potentially keep up with a little better by doing a picture a day. It will be fairly hard since I feel like I have days where I don't do too much but maybe this will keep me motivated to do something sort of interesting each day. Well interesting to me at least. Hah. Anyway, even though I hoped to motivate myself to take more pictures by purchasing a digital SLR but I've been a bit put off since I feel like I don't know how to use it too well. I suppose that should just mean I need to practice more and hopefully I will use it more than for just when I travel. My last travels over the holiday resulted in more eating, less picture taking so I decided to forgo the Hong Kong recap blog because words are less fun without pictures so sorry. I might just do a quick one with the few pictures I took just to get it in. Anyway, rachcakes pointed me to Project 365 and I think I'll give it a try!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Accountant? No. Interior Designer? Yes.
As my first real post, I find that it is only appropriate that it be about one of the biggest changes in my life to date. 2010's theme "Life changes, I'll survive" is holding true as January will provide to be the most difficult month but on that bright sunny side (because there usually is one), that would mean it can't get too much more worse after (knock on wood because sometimes life likes to prove me wrong).
Seeing as how I really haven't introduced much about myself, I'll do a little background. I graduated from the University of California, Irvine in March 2008 with a major in econ and a minor in accounting. After vigorous interviews, two years of grueling part time work in accounting, and four job offers, I found what I thought was a dream job which I started in August of 2008. Oh how college clouds one's image of public accounting's true nature. The glitz and glamour of public accounting soon wore off and the economy spiraled. Surviving five rounds of layoff, my luck wore out and my number came up as boyfriend's company took two of my major clients leaving me with nothing. As this was a great opportunity to leave public for private, I realized on a greater level, this was a better opportunity to get out of accounting. I've always had an interest in interior design and this was a great time for my to realize it (saying it's a dream seems a bit dramatic and I find my life could do without drama as much as possible). I know it will be difficult as I'm nervous about being on the lower end of the creativity scale but exciting because it is everything that I'm not. And seeing as how I'm not too excited about how I am, I'm willing to embrace everything I am not. Thankfully, I also have so much love and support from boyfriend (as he is responsible for my lack of a job so he owes me).
So good bye well paid, safe and practical accounting life and hello UCLA architecture and interior design program.
Edit: So I had my first class tonight. It's a fundamentals of interior design class and I think I can safely say that I enjoy the material. I see myself staying through class even though there are no tests on any material learned in class so I really wouldn't have to stay except to learn. Tonight I learned that in silk does not hold up very well in the basic rooms of Las Vegas hotels. It's important interior design decisions like these that keep Vegas in business. Anyway, can't wait for my art class tomorrow night!
Seeing as how I really haven't introduced much about myself, I'll do a little background. I graduated from the University of California, Irvine in March 2008 with a major in econ and a minor in accounting. After vigorous interviews, two years of grueling part time work in accounting, and four job offers, I found what I thought was a dream job which I started in August of 2008. Oh how college clouds one's image of public accounting's true nature. The glitz and glamour of public accounting soon wore off and the economy spiraled. Surviving five rounds of layoff, my luck wore out and my number came up as boyfriend's company took two of my major clients leaving me with nothing. As this was a great opportunity to leave public for private, I realized on a greater level, this was a better opportunity to get out of accounting. I've always had an interest in interior design and this was a great time for my to realize it (saying it's a dream seems a bit dramatic and I find my life could do without drama as much as possible). I know it will be difficult as I'm nervous about being on the lower end of the creativity scale but exciting because it is everything that I'm not. And seeing as how I'm not too excited about how I am, I'm willing to embrace everything I am not. Thankfully, I also have so much love and support from boyfriend (as he is responsible for my lack of a job so he owes me).
So good bye well paid, safe and practical accounting life and hello UCLA architecture and interior design program.
Edit: So I had my first class tonight. It's a fundamentals of interior design class and I think I can safely say that I enjoy the material. I see myself staying through class even though there are no tests on any material learned in class so I really wouldn't have to stay except to learn. Tonight I learned that in silk does not hold up very well in the basic rooms of Las Vegas hotels. It's important interior design decisions like these that keep Vegas in business. Anyway, can't wait for my art class tomorrow night!
Here's to new beginnings
Hello, and welcome to my new beginning. Starting a new blog seemed like a good way to start fresh for the new year. Coincidentally, I was also out of the country as the clock struck midnight and I could soon forget 2009 and enter 2010 with a fresh beginning. So here I am 6 days later, late as usual, beginning a new blog which I hope to stay focused on as the year progresses. I gave up on the old blog as 2009 was a year I wish to not dwell on. I wouldn't say that it was a horrible year but I could do without a few things and will embrace the events that have lead me to my new self. 2010 is my year of changes and I can either run and hide or embrace it and hope for the best. The old me is more of a run and hide sort of person but that's no way to live and so I will take my own advice and try to follow through on all my intentions. I will use this blog to record all the moments in my life because it's true, we don't remember each day that goes by but we do remember the moments in our life.
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