Well, isn't this just absolutely, fabulously true.
4.28.2010
i have to apologize.
I know I've been negligent of my blog these last few days (or weeks), but in all honesty it's because I just haven't been feelin it.
But no matter what, I must beat the mid-quarter blues! It's the 7th-inning stretch; I graduate in a mere 5 weeks...yikes!
This means a lot of things: securing a contract in Korea, make my graduation announcements (it's a surprise!), and live it up for my last month as an undergrad :)
On another, entirely different note, I went on a very pleasant date with Mark on Monday evening. We had dinner at the very nice four-star Cannery restaurant...but during a very awesome happy hour. 50% off all appetizers and sushi! Three plates later and a sweet $24 bill, we walked away happily stuffed and on our way to see the musical "Dreamgirls" at the Orange County Performing Arts Center.
Have you seen the movie or musical? I've seen both and I must say, the musical is so, so, so much better than the movie. The actors were phenomenal! It's always refreshing to see plays/musicals, go to museums and visit galleries when living in Orange County. The art scene isn't as affluent here as it is in SF or NY or even LA. But there are definitely ways to get your fix and Monday night was just that. It was an absolutely perfect way to spend my Monday evening :)
Hope you have a beautiful Wednesday...Happy hump day !
But no matter what, I must beat the mid-quarter blues! It's the 7th-inning stretch; I graduate in a mere 5 weeks...yikes!
This means a lot of things: securing a contract in Korea, make my graduation announcements (it's a surprise!), and live it up for my last month as an undergrad :)
On another, entirely different note, I went on a very pleasant date with Mark on Monday evening. We had dinner at the very nice four-star Cannery restaurant...but during a very awesome happy hour. 50% off all appetizers and sushi! Three plates later and a sweet $24 bill, we walked away happily stuffed and on our way to see the musical "Dreamgirls" at the Orange County Performing Arts Center.
Have you seen the movie or musical? I've seen both and I must say, the musical is so, so, so much better than the movie. The actors were phenomenal! It's always refreshing to see plays/musicals, go to museums and visit galleries when living in Orange County. The art scene isn't as affluent here as it is in SF or NY or even LA. But there are definitely ways to get your fix and Monday night was just that. It was an absolutely perfect way to spend my Monday evening :)
Hope you have a beautiful Wednesday...Happy hump day !
4.21.2010
Ok, so it has been a couple of days since I returned from good 'ol 90+ degree Indio for the Coachella Music Festival. I postponed my blogging efforts not so much because of laziness or exhaustion but more because of my inability to put this weekend into tangible words. You see, when people excitedly asked, "How was it?" they often walk away confused as I tried to muster up a few words, barely able to make a complete sentence. "It was...uh...oh man, I don't even know where to begin. Amazing...it was amazing. The music, the people...it was just...(sigh)"
My blog about Coachella will be kept simple in an effort to avoid overshadowing the experience with fancy shmancy words. In short, I am blessed to have experienced music at its most organic level with over 75,000 other music lovers. Coachella is and was, simply put, magical.
Music, the language that defies all boundaries and touches everyone, surrounded me at all times of the day for three days straight. I stood sweaty shoulder to sweaty shoulder with fellow music lovers, united for one reason and for one reason only: music. Each of us were there to appreciate the artistry of music; every individual came to the festival with a personal story of how music has affected his or her life. At carnivals and amusement parks, being in the sun around that many people usually harvests cranky people and poor attitudes. But here, the power of music kept things at peace. People were friendly, cordial and respectful. Every stranger came together as a community to appreciate music and experience it organically.
What made it that much more special was the group of beautiful people that I went with. Jamie, Candice, Emily and DJ created a special experience that will forever make this weekend one of the best in my life.
Quickly, here's what went down: we stayed at Emily's friend's parents' house just 10 minutes away from Coachella. The two-story house was clean and comfortable. We had hot showers, comfy couches and bagels and coffee every morning (totally beats the 2+ hour wait for showers at the Coachella camp grounds). Jamie, DJ and I didn't get into Coachella until 8 p.m. despite leaving Orange County at 1:45 p.m. We saw La Roux, Vampire Weekend and Jay-Z. Candice and Emily got in too late and unfortunately missed the first night. The second day, we saw Temper Trap, XX, Bassnectar, Hot Chip, MGMT, Muse and Tiesto. The third day, we saw Deer Hunter, Glitch Mob, De La Soul, Florence and the Machines, Matt & Kim, Phoenix, Thom Yorke and Gorillaz. Unfortunately, we couldn't see everyone because of some overlapping problems but I don't regret a thing. Every artist blew me out of this world. Words can't quite describe it...
[Rockafella!!!]
[The backdrop for "Empire State of Mind"]
DAY TWO
[Heading over to Temper Trap]
[Happy feet!]
There were some interesting outfits too...
[DJ chillin]
[The ladies]
[Me & Emily dancing]
[Tiesto]
DAY THREE
[Hottest day!!]
[Club 75]
[Sun beginning to set]
[Guess who came and surprised us?!?!]
My blog about Coachella will be kept simple in an effort to avoid overshadowing the experience with fancy shmancy words. In short, I am blessed to have experienced music at its most organic level with over 75,000 other music lovers. Coachella is and was, simply put, magical.
Music, the language that defies all boundaries and touches everyone, surrounded me at all times of the day for three days straight. I stood sweaty shoulder to sweaty shoulder with fellow music lovers, united for one reason and for one reason only: music. Each of us were there to appreciate the artistry of music; every individual came to the festival with a personal story of how music has affected his or her life. At carnivals and amusement parks, being in the sun around that many people usually harvests cranky people and poor attitudes. But here, the power of music kept things at peace. People were friendly, cordial and respectful. Every stranger came together as a community to appreciate music and experience it organically.
What made it that much more special was the group of beautiful people that I went with. Jamie, Candice, Emily and DJ created a special experience that will forever make this weekend one of the best in my life.
Quickly, here's what went down: we stayed at Emily's friend's parents' house just 10 minutes away from Coachella. The two-story house was clean and comfortable. We had hot showers, comfy couches and bagels and coffee every morning (totally beats the 2+ hour wait for showers at the Coachella camp grounds). Jamie, DJ and I didn't get into Coachella until 8 p.m. despite leaving Orange County at 1:45 p.m. We saw La Roux, Vampire Weekend and Jay-Z. Candice and Emily got in too late and unfortunately missed the first night. The second day, we saw Temper Trap, XX, Bassnectar, Hot Chip, MGMT, Muse and Tiesto. The third day, we saw Deer Hunter, Glitch Mob, De La Soul, Florence and the Machines, Matt & Kim, Phoenix, Thom Yorke and Gorillaz. Unfortunately, we couldn't see everyone because of some overlapping problems but I don't regret a thing. Every artist blew me out of this world. Words can't quite describe it...
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DAY ONE
[Waiting for Jay-Z]
[Rockafella!!!]
[The backdrop for "Empire State of Mind"]
DAY TWO
[Part of the gang, ready to tackle the day]
[Heading over to Temper Trap]
[Happy feet!]
There were some interesting outfits too...
[DJ chillin]
[The ladies]
[Me & Emily dancing]
[Tiesto]
DAY THREE
[Hottest day!!]
[Club 75]
[Sun beginning to set]
[Guess who came and surprised us?!?!]
Like I said, it was a beautiful weekend...one that I will never forget. It is a weekend that I will forever consider one of the best. Thank you Coachella and thank you to the beautiful people who made it what it was.
Ciao <3>
Ciao <3>
Hello, Coachella!
Guess where I'll be at this weekend? At the Empire Polo Fields, getting my music fill of a lifetime. There are over 15+ artists that I love who will be playing at this year's Coachella!
Among them are: Local Natives, Jay-Z, Imogen Heap, La Roux, Passion Pit, She & Him, The Whitest Boy Alive, Vampire Weekend, Wale, Camera Obscura, Corinne Bailey Rae, Hot Chip, MGMT, Charlotte Gainsbourg, De La Soul, Gorillaz, Miike Snow, Phoenix, Yann Tiersen, and many more!
I'm getting goosepimples just thinking about it! Here are some pictures I took from OC Register's site; they were taken at last year's Coachella:
Will you be there? If so, see you in Indio!
Among them are: Local Natives, Jay-Z, Imogen Heap, La Roux, Passion Pit, She & Him, The Whitest Boy Alive, Vampire Weekend, Wale, Camera Obscura, Corinne Bailey Rae, Hot Chip, MGMT, Charlotte Gainsbourg, De La Soul, Gorillaz, Miike Snow, Phoenix, Yann Tiersen, and many more!
I'm getting goosepimples just thinking about it! Here are some pictures I took from OC Register's site; they were taken at last year's Coachella:
Will you be there? If so, see you in Indio!
They call it "Bezerkeley"...I see why.
Here are the promised pictures from last weekend's trip to Berkeley. I must say, it was probably one of the best trips I've been on to Nor Cal. Many activities and much time spent with loved ones!
[The Campanile behind us]
[Pictures, pictures, pictures]
[UC Berkeley is gorgeous...I think this is one of the oldest buildings]
[At the top of the Campanile!]
[Indian food for lunch...all you can eat buffet for $9! Holla!]
[Waiting to sail]
[Sailing crew]
[An old friend of Mark...me being tired of taking pictures haha]
[The delicious lunch that my family took me to after picking me up at the airport! <3]
There are tons more pictures but it takes way to long to upload them all! If anyone wants to take a road trip up north, count me in!
Ciao xoxo
[A whimsical bed don't you think?]
[The Campanile behind us]
[Pictures, pictures, pictures]
[UC Berkeley is gorgeous...I think this is one of the oldest buildings]
[At the top of the Campanile!]
[Indian food for lunch...all you can eat buffet for $9! Holla!]
[Waiting to sail]
[Sailing crew]
[An old friend of Mark...me being tired of taking pictures haha]
[The delicious lunch that my family took me to after picking me up at the airport! <3]
There are tons more pictures but it takes way to long to upload them all! If anyone wants to take a road trip up north, count me in!
Ciao xoxo
4.12.2010
This past weekend, I went to Berkeley and San Francisco (mostly Berkeley) with my friend Maria to visit my best friend Eliana and Maria's brother Sosuke. Let's just say I fell in love. There's a special charm and an incomprehensible energy that comes with the city. Pictures to come soon.
<3
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