AHH yes. We are stealing someone's wi-fi here so YES I HAVE INTERNET. So I figured I'll keep a travel diary journal thing because it gives me something to do that isn't AP homework...
EDIT: okay yeah... stolen wi-fi isnt the best way to upload a gazillion pictures. So for now, it's just going to be a lot of text. Pictures sometime soon, I promise.
So. First few days in Taiwan have been pretty cool.
PRELUDE: Airplane was gah small...the food was crappy, etc etc the usual. There were a ton of movies though. Which didn't really matter much because I slept for like 9.5 hours, and then I didn't want to start a movie in the middle... so I didn't get to watch WATCHMEN. It's okay though... I'll catch it some other time I suppose...
DAY ONE 6/24:
We arrived in Taoyuan around 6 AM and blah blah got to my grandma's house at around 8 AM. Then we had yummy breakfast and then unpacked for a bit, then we all took a nap. Blah blah... slept until around noon, woke up, had some delicious 米粉. Then me, my sister, and my grandma's helper walked to get some groceries and some desserts. Blah blah.... dinner. Met my cousin's finance... seems nice enough. Blah blah. Then we walked over to the malls across the street and shopped for a bit. It's freaking amazing how much Taipei has expanded since I was last here 2 years ago. Blah blah came home showered... (YES! Ugh Taiwan is so HUMID!) watched some TV and slept. Long day.
I just realized that the above must have been quite boring and painful to read. Sorry, it must be because I don't remember too much from being very very exhausted from the plane ride.
DAY TWO 6/25:
[[[journal notes]]]
6:20 AM: Just woke up from a nightmare... was going to go to prison for 38 days for attacking some dude with I think a shovel? I think it was at anger management camp or something. sister says this is a sign. To defend my dream-self, I gotta say that that guy was a real DOUCHEBAG. if I could only remember what happened... Anyway seriously very freaky and felt very real.
8:30 AM: Aunt came over... ugh... I really don't like her very much... She didn't really look at me... I guess I should be used to this. She does do a lot for me so that is good. But still.... UGH. frustrated. went upstairs and connected to a world half a globe away and felt much better.
10:20 AM: riding the bus with mom and sister on our way to lunch with 高阿姨, my mom's friend. she's really awesome. But sitting here on the bus... NOTE TO SELF: IT'S OKAY TO BE ALONE.
That's all for journal notes today. Here comes the real journal entry.
So we went to lunch at 鼎泰豐, which is this really famous restaurant famous for their 小龍包. I would have a huge load of pictures to show everyone but yeah. Read above. Anyway, YUM YUM It was good.
Afterwards, we had some time to kill before we went to get our backs straightened by this ... chiropractor I guess you could say? So we went to visit the kidergarten/tutoring place that my sister and I used to work at two years ago. They still remember us. :) :) I wish I took pictures because they are freaking adorable kids, but they were supposed to be napping, and I know I'll visit later.
After killing enough time, we got our backs straightened... yay yay. Then we went to have afternoon coffee/tea. My mom's friend loves afternoon tea so we always go. I LOVE THIS PART OF TAIWAN TRIPS. The cakes we ordered were DELICIOUS and BEAUTIFUL. Again, pictures soon.
EDIT: OH MY GOD. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO POST ABOUT THIS TRIP FOR LIKE TWO WEEKS. But I'm getting super lazy so I'll try to do it .... in bits and pieces. Here are the first two days as a taste.
More to come later...
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
lookbook: what do i say
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Wearing: black sequined tank | bullhead jeans | combat boots from gojane
Now Playing: Falling - Emmy Rossum
LOOKBOOK
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
222poem
i dont know what to feel
its this tangled
blob of dirty string
and it has 11 dimensions
the truth, and 10 variations of lies
and im sitting here trying to figure it out
trying hard not to lie to myself
but it feels like when that happens
the truth i find
makes me the
ugliest, shallowest, most useless
person that i know
so i think
thats why i run
and add the 12th lie
the 12th dimension
and tangle the truth up more
in the blob of
dirty
string.
its this tangled
blob of dirty string
and it has 11 dimensions
the truth, and 10 variations of lies
and im sitting here trying to figure it out
trying hard not to lie to myself
but it feels like when that happens
the truth i find
makes me the
ugliest, shallowest, most useless
person that i know
so i think
thats why i run
and add the 12th lie
the 12th dimension
and tangle the truth up more
in the blob of
dirty
string.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
lookbook: today will be the day we reach the SKY~!
Nothing too special today. I love the ruffles on my sleeves though. They are fun :).
Wearing: ruffle sleeve dress from Target | denim shorts | ribbed blue tights | brown cuff booties
LOOKBOOK
Wearing: ruffle sleeve dress from Target | denim shorts | ribbed blue tights | brown cuff bootiesLOOKBOOK
Monday, June 1, 2009
summer polyvore time!
I haven't done this in forever, so it's officially time for some lusting.
My wist list... as of this hour. I'm sure it will expand in due time.
Click for more info.
1. Yellow sneakers. The epitome of SUMMER FUN.
2. Jewel and bauble encrusted. My favorite: so fun and pretty.
3. Quirky, weird, Japanese, sandals = instant love.
4. Can never have too many strappy brown sandals. They match everything. And I love this burnt shade of orange/brown.
5. Sweet cream flats with pretty cutouts. Cute for sundresses and shorts. I think I would string some plum colored satin ribbon through the holes for an ankle tie.
6. Sky blue loafers!! I want a boat to wear these on, but I think I'll settle for a stroll along the beach.
7. The purple is so pretty and I LOVE the criscrossing laces.
8. Look at those awesome studs. I really like how they are really small and just look ... psrinkled on.
9. Coral flats with a bow. So sweet and summery.
10. Love the dark teal, cutouts, and adorable little balls.
11. Love the cutouts on these sneakers. Plus, they are kind of obnoxiously bright. <3
12. White sneakers with a semi high top. Perfect and very old school.
13. Pretty color, and I love the detailing on the heel part.
1. Those sheer fabric ruffles are really beautiful. It's so simple and elegant and FUN. I want to to make this.
2. The colors remind me of sorbet. :)
3. I don't know, I liked the way the colors faded into each other. Plus, it's cute.
4. FLORAL FLORAL FLORAL!! The colors are really fresh and vibrant on this one. I love floral dresses. They are the epitome of running around in meadows during the summer.
5. Simple t-shirt inspired shirt. Good for lazy simple days.
6. For a bit, I looked at this. At first, it kind of struck me as shapeless and boring... but I don't know. Now it seems really pretty in a very understated way. I think it would be important to wear this one right though.
7. Raspberry and ruffles. Sounds like some kind of truffle. :) I love it. It looks like it would be so much to swish around your legs.
My wist list... as of this hour. I'm sure it will expand in due time.
Click for more info.
1. Yellow sneakers. The epitome of SUMMER FUN.
2. Jewel and bauble encrusted. My favorite: so fun and pretty.
3. Quirky, weird, Japanese, sandals = instant love.
4. Can never have too many strappy brown sandals. They match everything. And I love this burnt shade of orange/brown.
5. Sweet cream flats with pretty cutouts. Cute for sundresses and shorts. I think I would string some plum colored satin ribbon through the holes for an ankle tie.
6. Sky blue loafers!! I want a boat to wear these on, but I think I'll settle for a stroll along the beach.
7. The purple is so pretty and I LOVE the criscrossing laces.
8. Look at those awesome studs. I really like how they are really small and just look ... psrinkled on.
9. Coral flats with a bow. So sweet and summery.
10. Love the dark teal, cutouts, and adorable little balls.
11. Love the cutouts on these sneakers. Plus, they are kind of obnoxiously bright. <3
12. White sneakers with a semi high top. Perfect and very old school.
13. Pretty color, and I love the detailing on the heel part.
1. Those sheer fabric ruffles are really beautiful. It's so simple and elegant and FUN. I want to to make this.
2. The colors remind me of sorbet. :)
3. I don't know, I liked the way the colors faded into each other. Plus, it's cute.
4. FLORAL FLORAL FLORAL!! The colors are really fresh and vibrant on this one. I love floral dresses. They are the epitome of running around in meadows during the summer.
5. Simple t-shirt inspired shirt. Good for lazy simple days.
6. For a bit, I looked at this. At first, it kind of struck me as shapeless and boring... but I don't know. Now it seems really pretty in a very understated way. I think it would be important to wear this one right though.
7. Raspberry and ruffles. Sounds like some kind of truffle. :) I love it. It looks like it would be so much to swish around your legs.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Memorial Day Weekend at Lucy's and Franz's!
Ah... Last weekend, our family went over to my mom's friends' house for a memorial day party.
All I can say is FOOD FOOD FOOD.
Enjoy the food porn, darlings.
Cheese puffs from TRADER'S JOE :)
BEST chips in the world. We have a large unopened bag... waiting to get devoured. Soon.
Salsa to go with the chips. :)
Their garden is absolutely amazing. They have so many vegetables and fruits and even GRAPES and a PASSION FRUIT tree. I have never seen a passion fruit flower. I agree with Franz: they are one of the most unique and beautiful flowers I've ever seen.
A new shoot. Isn't it beautiful? :) It makes me happy just looking at it.
Back to food. Lucy makes the BEST focaccia IN THE WORLD.
SALAD. So refreshing and delicious!!
Indian shrimp curry with coconut milk! SO GOOD.
And because Franz is German... there is of course, a few sips of beer. It was pretty light and refreshing. He gave/I stole some bottles because they are really pretty. (One of them is from the oldest brewery in the WORLD!) I think I'm going to put some flowers in these bottles, which are currently decorating my windowsill. :)
These corn fritters were TRULY GORGEOUSLY DELICIOUS. The corn was SO FRESH... Lucy said she had to go to a specific place to get it. Well, Lucy dear, it was WELL WORTH IT. :)
I HAD A MILLION OF THESE. Nothing beats these little bursts of sunshine!
This is my favorite part I think. Fresh strawberries with homemade whipped cream (which, now that I have tasted it, I shall conclude that it is INFINITELY BETTER than the crap that comes in a can). I must have eaten like 40 strawberries... But, no matter. I was happy and I didn't get sick! Teehehe
Then came the baklava. We had a tray with like 8 different kinds. Sweet, a bit like a piece of heaven.
Serena enjoying a goooood piece of baklava. :)
Lucy was very excited about this heart-shaped potato she found one day. She said she wanted to preserve it... anyone know how to preserve a potato? It does look like a little heart though... with a face!!
Ah... that is all, my dears. Hope you enjoyed them. And with all these... I think I'm going to go rummage through my cabinets for some food. I'm hungry now.
Now Playing: Battlefield - Jordin Sparks
(why does love always feel like a BATTLEFIELD?!)
Now Reading: Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex - Mary Roach
(which, though it sounds strange and perverted, is a truly amazing book about the science of the sex. Don't tell me you were never curious.)
All I can say is FOOD FOOD FOOD.
Enjoy the food porn, darlings.
Cheese puffs from TRADER'S JOE :)
BEST chips in the world. We have a large unopened bag... waiting to get devoured. Soon.
Salsa to go with the chips. :)
Their garden is absolutely amazing. They have so many vegetables and fruits and even GRAPES and a PASSION FRUIT tree. I have never seen a passion fruit flower. I agree with Franz: they are one of the most unique and beautiful flowers I've ever seen.
A new shoot. Isn't it beautiful? :) It makes me happy just looking at it.
Back to food. Lucy makes the BEST focaccia IN THE WORLD.
SALAD. So refreshing and delicious!!
Indian shrimp curry with coconut milk! SO GOOD.
And because Franz is German... there is of course, a few sips of beer. It was pretty light and refreshing. He gave/I stole some bottles because they are really pretty. (One of them is from the oldest brewery in the WORLD!) I think I'm going to put some flowers in these bottles, which are currently decorating my windowsill. :)
These corn fritters were TRULY GORGEOUSLY DELICIOUS. The corn was SO FRESH... Lucy said she had to go to a specific place to get it. Well, Lucy dear, it was WELL WORTH IT. :)
I HAD A MILLION OF THESE. Nothing beats these little bursts of sunshine!
This is my favorite part I think. Fresh strawberries with homemade whipped cream (which, now that I have tasted it, I shall conclude that it is INFINITELY BETTER than the crap that comes in a can). I must have eaten like 40 strawberries... But, no matter. I was happy and I didn't get sick! Teehehe
Then came the baklava. We had a tray with like 8 different kinds. Sweet, a bit like a piece of heaven.
Serena enjoying a goooood piece of baklava. :)
Lucy was very excited about this heart-shaped potato she found one day. She said she wanted to preserve it... anyone know how to preserve a potato? It does look like a little heart though... with a face!!Ah... that is all, my dears. Hope you enjoyed them. And with all these... I think I'm going to go rummage through my cabinets for some food. I'm hungry now.
Now Playing: Battlefield - Jordin Sparks
(why does love always feel like a BATTLEFIELD?!)
Now Reading: Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex - Mary Roach
(which, though it sounds strange and perverted, is a truly amazing book about the science of the sex. Don't tell me you were never curious.)
BOOKS AND STAIRCASES
I've always loved books and recently I've come across a bunch of books incorporated into interior design.
These are literally amazing.
Organize your books by color!
from: styleandinspiration
Super space efficient.
from: apartmenttherapy
Also super space efficient
from: Levitate Architects
And now, as I am stumbling across all these amazing pictures, I have found some THRILLING photos of staircases. So, going off on a tangent...
Geezus... look at all those stairs...
WHEEEEEEEEE (I want this.)
For the skateboarder.
Levitated stairs... do you dare?
They look so clean and simple though!
Space! Storage! I love how they are slightly crooked.
Hanging stairs?
Waves of steel stairs.
Chunky, blocky, and excellent for tight spaces.
Whoa. Industrial. It acutually look me a while to find where the actual stairs were.
GLASS STAIRS!
Stairs to climb a mountain. Whew!
Love the dark stain. And it's supposed to be completely deconstructible so it will enver have to be destroyed. And good thing; these are so pretty.
Looks familiar? DNA STAIRS!
Whoa...whoa... WHOA.
Spiralling ... I would get so dizzy on these.
Stairs that look like they don't exist.
all staircase pictures from lorensblog (check out for more info) and abodesignco.
Conclusion: I'm going to have a staircase when I get a house. I don't care how small the actual place is... just I want staircases!!
These are literally amazing.
Organize your books by color!from: styleandinspiration
Super space efficient.from: apartmenttherapy
Also super space efficientfrom: Levitate Architects
And now, as I am stumbling across all these amazing pictures, I have found some THRILLING photos of staircases. So, going off on a tangent...
Geezus... look at all those stairs...
WHEEEEEEEEE (I want this.)
For the skateboarder.
Levitated stairs... do you dare?They look so clean and simple though!
Space! Storage! I love how they are slightly crooked.
Hanging stairs?
Waves of steel stairs.
Chunky, blocky, and excellent for tight spaces.
Whoa. Industrial. It acutually look me a while to find where the actual stairs were.
GLASS STAIRS!
Stairs to climb a mountain. Whew!
Love the dark stain. And it's supposed to be completely deconstructible so it will enver have to be destroyed. And good thing; these are so pretty.
Looks familiar? DNA STAIRS!
Whoa...whoa... WHOA.
Spiralling ... I would get so dizzy on these.
Stairs that look like they don't exist.all staircase pictures from lorensblog (check out for more info) and abodesignco.
Conclusion: I'm going to have a staircase when I get a house. I don't care how small the actual place is... just I want staircases!!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
a gatsby window
So at night, when I walk into my room, there's this green/red/blue flashing light in my backyard. It's really bizarre, because I CAN NOT figure out what it is... and when I walk towards it, it seriously just disappears. I feel like Gatsby.
I wonder what I'm missing in my life though. What am I wishing for?
Probably too many things.
Anyway, that aside, I think I love reading in candlelight. I'm probably destroying my already terrible eyesight, but well, shoot me. I love it. My sister says this picture looks like I belong to some cult. Tell her she's wrong.
Now Playing: 파니핑크 (Fanny Fink) - River
I LOVE this song... it's so relaxing...
I wonder what I'm missing in my life though. What am I wishing for?
Probably too many things.
Anyway, that aside, I think I love reading in candlelight. I'm probably destroying my already terrible eyesight, but well, shoot me. I love it. My sister says this picture looks like I belong to some cult. Tell her she's wrong.
Now Playing: 파니핑크 (Fanny Fink) - River
I LOVE this song... it's so relaxing...
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