Wednesday-11.21.07
Today I found out at work that I get Friday off! I am psyched! Last year I had to work. But then again I am studying for the series 7 compared to last year I was heading to Asia for long holiday.
Work is filled with setting up for the next few weeks, catching up on ACT, and organizing.
I am lucky to go to Shiki to introduce this place to her roomie Deb and BetsN. I love that Hien loves this place! Even her difficult to please fiancee loves Shiki too after she surprised him for his birthday! I love their kaiseki lunch!
We had a wonderful meal filled with great food! The soba salad, seaweed salad, spicy tuna and california maki and other dishes were incredible! The company and food were a nice ending of a short work week.
Then I headed home to spend time for a later dinner with the folks and my sis. We went to our usual chinese restaurant for dinner. I did not have too much as I had a great meal at Shiki. We got a full meal but the oyster dish was so delicious I had to have a few bites of it.
We went to Super88 (local Asian Market) and I got to see "buddha hands" for the first time. My dad he had not seen this fruit since he was a boy in China. I loved that there was some "dragon fruit" or "Asian Pears" from Korea. I love the variety of foods I can get at Super88.
Thursday 11.22.07
I get a ride to Allston/Brighton BK for the 9am pickup to Mohegan Sun. But my folks were not happy and thought I should pick up the bus in Chinatown. I was able to pick up the 9:30am. But I must admit it was very disorganized. There was no person around to ask questions and I had a few people asking me about the bus situation. There were four buses to take. But there was a rhyme and reason but for someone such as myself --- a first time taking this bus to Mohegan Sun. I finally figured out everything after finding a person in charge.
Once I figured out my bus, I was all set. The bus set off on time and we did hit some traffic. I was able to see some TVB dramas. I haven't watched one in a long time since watching the Myolie Wu and Andy Hui version of "Bridget Jones". I caught the ending episode of "Fathers and Sons" and the first 2 episodes of "Steps".
I tend to like dancing shows/programs since growing up. Though the story was not that excited, I did enjoy the ballroom dancing scenes in this drama. It was good practice reading simplified characters with Cantonese.
I got to the casino at 11:30am and I got to wander around trying to figure out my lunch plans. I decided on getting the buffet. (I figured out it would be good to get options and choices.) I tried some great food - Italian Wedding Soup, cranberry risotto, spaghetti squash, Asian cucumber salad, gnocchi, Pumpkin Ginger soup, Pumpkin Pie etc. I was surprised how overall the food selection was good.
With the time, I decided to get into the concert a bit earlier. I am so glad that I decided to because I got a good seat as a result. Granted I had to go through strict security, check in my bag, but it was good to just relax and wait for the concert. The whole concert lasted for two and a half hours! I had a lot of fun!
The ride back, it was a bit confusing. Though we were at gate 18, there were a good 3 buses that came and went before our bus. Luckily I remembered our tour leader and I checked to read what was written on the front of the bus. But we were not that late about 15 minutes as there were many buses leaving at the same time.
The return bus ride was uneventful. I enjoyed watching 2 more episodes of "Steps". The gentleman next to me was snoring. I did notice whenever you take Chinese tour trips a tip is expected. It was ok to give the $2. I liked that there were a few stops to drop off people -Copley, South Cove, Kneeland and Allston.
I got home by almost 8pm. Hung out with my sis, studied a bit. Cemented plans to meet with JMM to meet for drinks after his Thanksgiving dinner with his family.
We met up and had a nice conversation. I thought the bar drinks were affordable at Fugakyu. I had not seen him since he left 2005. He has a better memory than me. The last time we hung out was dinner at Petit Robert Bistro (one of my fave restaurants in the area). I just remembered El Peleon. We talked about her lives and realize as you get older there are certain needs and expectations compared to before.
One of them is stability. It is great to want to do your dream job that feeds your soul. But not everyone is lucky to have the job that is able to pay your bills and feed your soul. Also we agreed that at the stage of life we are at, we are also aware that our pals are beyond us in their own lives.
Funny how married friends with kids mean well and want everyone to join them in their bliss. But there is something to be said to be single and be more self aware and understand yourself.
Friday 11.23.07
Today, I did a little studying. Then my sis and I went to a leisurely lunch at L'Espalier in the Back Bay (moving locations in 7 months). I had always wanted to eat here and I finally got to eat here. We had an amazing meal and spent 2 hours linger over our 5 course lunch degustation.
My sis and I were not interested in participating in the Black Friday shopping. I had heard that people were lining up at midnight at the Wrentham outlets already and all the stores were open at 7am.
After our great meal, I got some more study supplies to make more flash cards. I went to the Boston Public Library to study until my meeting time with BetsN. I chose the periodical room. It reminded me of the one back in college I used to frequent on the third floor at Nielson Library on campus.
It is much colder than it has been in a long time.
I made it to Carlisle thanks to BetsN. Her current digs was cool. I got to help out prep and met a lot of people and her friends. It was a great "potluck" party. Met some cool people, hung out, cooked and bonded with many people. Plus I got to crash in the lovely guest room which is much nicer than my current set up which I joked to my hostess.
Saturday 11.24.07
Caught up on some reading, had a great breakfast and tried some cool Republic Honeydew green tea. We waited for everyone to get together to go to Wrentham together. En route to the car up the driveway, I did a tumble over a branch. Unfortunately it has to be on the bum left ankle I had sprained less than a month earlier. Just my luck and it was not fun. I still decided to go with them to Wrentham. BetsN told me that I should get a wheelchair. I was against it. But after limping and being in pain, I realized it was a good idea to get one. It was free to borrow as long as you fill out a form and give a form of identification.
I ended up being the "bag lady" holding every one's purchases. One good thing to think positively, I did not spend a lot. Being stuck on the chair, you notice people are generally really nice and helpful. But a lot of spaces and stores are not wheel chair accessible. I found myself sitting outside in the cold a few times as I did not want to deal with being stuck in a corner. At times I thought I should have had my flashcards with me.
We took a brief break and got something at Village Cafe---loaded potato soup and phily cheese steak calzone. Once fed, we all decided to do more window shopping. We were done by3pm. As we drove out, there were horrendous long lines trying to enter Wrentham all the way from the highway. We were lucky that the lines into Wrentham were nonexistent at 11am when we arrived.
We got back to Boston by 4pm. It was great that I had some leftovers to eat and I set off for a lot of flashcards to make.
Sunday, November 25
Spent the day catching up and making flash cards as the ankle is still not good. I get to catch up on my fave shows thanks to "ON DEMAND" and some of them were expiring soon so just in time!
Today I found out at work that I get Friday off! I am psyched! Last year I had to work. But then again I am studying for the series 7 compared to last year I was heading to Asia for long holiday.
Work is filled with setting up for the next few weeks, catching up on ACT, and organizing.
I am lucky to go to Shiki to introduce this place to her roomie Deb and BetsN. I love that Hien loves this place! Even her difficult to please fiancee loves Shiki too after she surprised him for his birthday! I love their kaiseki lunch!
We had a wonderful meal filled with great food! The soba salad, seaweed salad, spicy tuna and california maki and other dishes were incredible! The company and food were a nice ending of a short work week.
Then I headed home to spend time for a later dinner with the folks and my sis. We went to our usual chinese restaurant for dinner. I did not have too much as I had a great meal at Shiki. We got a full meal but the oyster dish was so delicious I had to have a few bites of it.
We went to Super88 (local Asian Market) and I got to see "buddha hands" for the first time. My dad he had not seen this fruit since he was a boy in China. I loved that there was some "dragon fruit" or "Asian Pears" from Korea. I love the variety of foods I can get at Super88.
Thursday 11.22.07
I get a ride to Allston/Brighton BK for the 9am pickup to Mohegan Sun. But my folks were not happy and thought I should pick up the bus in Chinatown. I was able to pick up the 9:30am. But I must admit it was very disorganized. There was no person around to ask questions and I had a few people asking me about the bus situation. There were four buses to take. But there was a rhyme and reason but for someone such as myself --- a first time taking this bus to Mohegan Sun. I finally figured out everything after finding a person in charge.
Once I figured out my bus, I was all set. The bus set off on time and we did hit some traffic. I was able to see some TVB dramas. I haven't watched one in a long time since watching the Myolie Wu and Andy Hui version of "Bridget Jones". I caught the ending episode of "Fathers and Sons" and the first 2 episodes of "Steps".
I tend to like dancing shows/programs since growing up. Though the story was not that excited, I did enjoy the ballroom dancing scenes in this drama. It was good practice reading simplified characters with Cantonese.
I got to the casino at 11:30am and I got to wander around trying to figure out my lunch plans. I decided on getting the buffet. (I figured out it would be good to get options and choices.) I tried some great food - Italian Wedding Soup, cranberry risotto, spaghetti squash, Asian cucumber salad, gnocchi, Pumpkin Ginger soup, Pumpkin Pie etc. I was surprised how overall the food selection was good.
With the time, I decided to get into the concert a bit earlier. I am so glad that I decided to because I got a good seat as a result. Granted I had to go through strict security, check in my bag, but it was good to just relax and wait for the concert. The whole concert lasted for two and a half hours! I had a lot of fun!
The ride back, it was a bit confusing. Though we were at gate 18, there were a good 3 buses that came and went before our bus. Luckily I remembered our tour leader and I checked to read what was written on the front of the bus. But we were not that late about 15 minutes as there were many buses leaving at the same time.
The return bus ride was uneventful. I enjoyed watching 2 more episodes of "Steps". The gentleman next to me was snoring. I did notice whenever you take Chinese tour trips a tip is expected. It was ok to give the $2. I liked that there were a few stops to drop off people -Copley, South Cove, Kneeland and Allston.
I got home by almost 8pm. Hung out with my sis, studied a bit. Cemented plans to meet with JMM to meet for drinks after his Thanksgiving dinner with his family.
We met up and had a nice conversation. I thought the bar drinks were affordable at Fugakyu. I had not seen him since he left 2005. He has a better memory than me. The last time we hung out was dinner at Petit Robert Bistro (one of my fave restaurants in the area). I just remembered El Peleon. We talked about her lives and realize as you get older there are certain needs and expectations compared to before.
One of them is stability. It is great to want to do your dream job that feeds your soul. But not everyone is lucky to have the job that is able to pay your bills and feed your soul. Also we agreed that at the stage of life we are at, we are also aware that our pals are beyond us in their own lives.
Funny how married friends with kids mean well and want everyone to join them in their bliss. But there is something to be said to be single and be more self aware and understand yourself.
Friday 11.23.07
Today, I did a little studying. Then my sis and I went to a leisurely lunch at L'Espalier in the Back Bay (moving locations in 7 months). I had always wanted to eat here and I finally got to eat here. We had an amazing meal and spent 2 hours linger over our 5 course lunch degustation.
My sis and I were not interested in participating in the Black Friday shopping. I had heard that people were lining up at midnight at the Wrentham outlets already and all the stores were open at 7am.
After our great meal, I got some more study supplies to make more flash cards. I went to the Boston Public Library to study until my meeting time with BetsN. I chose the periodical room. It reminded me of the one back in college I used to frequent on the third floor at Nielson Library on campus.
It is much colder than it has been in a long time.
I made it to Carlisle thanks to BetsN. Her current digs was cool. I got to help out prep and met a lot of people and her friends. It was a great "potluck" party. Met some cool people, hung out, cooked and bonded with many people. Plus I got to crash in the lovely guest room which is much nicer than my current set up which I joked to my hostess.
Saturday 11.24.07
Caught up on some reading, had a great breakfast and tried some cool Republic Honeydew green tea. We waited for everyone to get together to go to Wrentham together. En route to the car up the driveway, I did a tumble over a branch. Unfortunately it has to be on the bum left ankle I had sprained less than a month earlier. Just my luck and it was not fun. I still decided to go with them to Wrentham. BetsN told me that I should get a wheelchair. I was against it. But after limping and being in pain, I realized it was a good idea to get one. It was free to borrow as long as you fill out a form and give a form of identification.
I ended up being the "bag lady" holding every one's purchases. One good thing to think positively, I did not spend a lot. Being stuck on the chair, you notice people are generally really nice and helpful. But a lot of spaces and stores are not wheel chair accessible. I found myself sitting outside in the cold a few times as I did not want to deal with being stuck in a corner. At times I thought I should have had my flashcards with me.
We took a brief break and got something at Village Cafe---loaded potato soup and phily cheese steak calzone. Once fed, we all decided to do more window shopping. We were done by3pm. As we drove out, there were horrendous long lines trying to enter Wrentham all the way from the highway. We were lucky that the lines into Wrentham were nonexistent at 11am when we arrived.
We got back to Boston by 4pm. It was great that I had some leftovers to eat and I set off for a lot of flashcards to make.
Sunday, November 25
Spent the day catching up and making flash cards as the ankle is still not good. I get to catch up on my fave shows thanks to "ON DEMAND" and some of them were expiring soon so just in time!
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