Another year has flown...

This past week marked another bday for me, this time I decided to leave Boston and celebrate away from home. It was a lovely day, I go to hang out with my good friends thus far during my trip in the Los Angeles are.

My buddy Thai treated me to a needed hair cut (cut off a good 3-4 inches) in the OC. I also got to help her make a bachelorette photo album for her friend (the first time I was commissioned to help. Also a first for me to make an album for someone I had not met yet either). I had fun doing it though.

Time sure flies, I cannot believe it. It seems like yesterday I was still at SMITH and just hanging out with college pals and partying it up in Boston. But the reality is alot of my friends are now married, expecting their first or second child or in very serious relationships. Such is the circle of life and responsibilities etc.

Last year on my bday, I got to hang out with colleagues from my last job. I also met my dear friend YuJin who is also ex roomies with an excollegue. This year, I hung out with my college friend Lisa and her lovely children Zoe and Vincent. We had great Japanese curry and saw the LA Kings get badly beaten by the Dallas Stars at the Staples Center. (It was too painful to continue watching after half time).

This year, I got alot of voice mails, ecards and it was nice to hear voices of good friends. I appreciate everyone's tidings and well wishes. It is the small things in life that I appreciate. I had a big grin on my face, not because I am turning older. It made me grin to hear everyone wishing me well. Cheesy, I know but that is moi.

I got a HUGE fruit tart my hostess Sheri and her husband got me. Plus even her sis got me a present too. She is just a sweetie and too much.

I was sick earlier part of this trip from my house guest Oktarinah. GOSH it rots to be sick. I heard she is better. I am finally better and no more sore throat, chills and all that other bad stuff. It was bad enough that last weekend was cold and had some rain. This weekend there is some rain but not as cold. (But no matter how cold, not as chilly as in Boston).