I just remembered that I did not order prints from Kate’s birthday. I feel like such a “bad” mom because of that. Like everything many things happen and I forget, hence, get sidetracked. So I’m going to make sure to order the prints this coming week.  

Another thing that came across my mind in the evenings this past week was that I should not be having more than one drink a night. I usually end up groggy and slow in the morning. If you have a kid or a baby that definitely works against you making you regret the second or third drink. Children are so energetic in the morning whether or not they had a good sleep or not. This morning was alright but I still didn't want to wake up. It’s not like I’m not a morning person but I just wanted to savor the comfy bed a little longer. 

Anyways, I managed to wake myself up and got Kate to her Gymboree class (play & learn - level 3). She had fun but was clearly tired by the end.

We recently took a family vacation to Japan and I would love to share that here and posts so many cute pictures of Kate. Traveling is tiring but fun and it was sooooo worth it!

Continuing to Blog

I want to start a blog just as a record keeping for what is happening in my life as well as share ideas, recipes, and activities that I do with my family. In ways to help me get my life in a sort of order - keeping track of things because so many times I’ve forgotten and let things slip by without caring. I need to care and I want to care. I see many families with beautiful pictures and videos they compile for memories and I want to strive to have something like that. I worked for 3 years after college got married and had Katherine (my first daughter). She is so rambunctious and happy. She is also a reason why I want to share my experiences as a first time mother with you all and hopefully we all learn something. Many events have occurred already - too many to recount but I will share stories of my pregnancy and L&D (labor and delivery) with you all along the way. Hopefully you enjoy reading this as much as I am pouring out my thoughts here.

It's been way too long. I've been occupied with school work or what not but the quarter is over... Yes, I am on the quarter system short but sweet ; P. I've been partying on some weekends and shopping for Christmas gifts. I got a jewelry box from Urban Outfitters for my secret santa and she loooves it (yay!)

Oh yeah and this year's Thanksgiving was better than I'd expected it made me appreciate my dad's side of the family a bit more. And I am thankful for that.


On Tuesday I went to JCrew to use my rewards card before it expires (on that day lol). The store looked depressing! I guess they're moving things but still it's no excuse b/c there was practically nothing I wanted!! I was looking forward to seeing the school boy blazer but there wasn't any! I hate the Pleasanton store. I'm gonna go to the one in San Francisco from now on. So I was in a predicament so I got the tuxedo beach tunic in white. It's laid back for the weekend yet it can be tucked in for a more professional look.

Got up this morning and decided to go to the Farmer's market to walk around in a nice Saturday afternoon. I had brunch at Fontina's they make my favorite amaretto french toast. I've learned how to make them since I've had theirs.

I took a picture of my moto-boots from kenneth cole.

Getting into the Fall Mode

So it's been getting cool/cold weather here I need to unseal those sweaters that I've packed into those vacuum sealed bags. As for today I had a horrible midterm this morning (well I didn't know it was that terrible during the test but afterwards ... yeah). One maybe due to the fact I've missed the last three lectures and about 20 points were on those lectures so unfair but it's my fault.

One of the things that makes me happy is j crew. Just made a jcrew purchase with the no minimum free shipping code : ) yay. I had the scout chino in my shopping bag for a while and I'll see if I like it once I try it on. I also chose a non-sale item 'slub cotton silk bib henley' in ivory I think it has a feminine yet laid back style depending on what you wear it with i.e. school-boy blazer or with cardigan. Whichever way it'll look nice. I went to the JCrew store on Wednesday to chekc out the new arrivals but they didn't have much that was "new" to me so ...umm hmmm.

I need to have pictures to liven up the blog page.

It's been a while ...

I've been busy with school work and also catching up on those dramas like gossip girl, 90210, house, etc. on hulu (i love that site!) I was originally at 13 units but since I've dropped my English class, theory and criticism, I'm not a full time student anymore but the biochem lab is pretty time consuming. Then again since I'm not an English major I really didn't see the point in learning theory and criticism. For the time I was there during lecture it felt like I was just there physically not mentally. In other words the topic did not interest me at all, in fact the theories that were brought up just confused me about what literature is and what it means to culture/society. blah. blah. blah. Seriously, I think literature should be appreciated in everyway i.e. critically, structurally, linguistically, emotionally, the list could go on. People enjoy literature differently and interpret it differently as well.


On a lighter note I found my "replacement" for some j crew items the vintage short roadster boot and also for the boyfriend blazer. I got the Kenneth Cole Hello Moto Boots and a navy blue blazer from BCBG factory store (it was missing a button and was on the sales rack for $40.)

This week I thought I could finally get my new car, 2010 Subaru Forester Premium in Sage green but turns out that the dealership couldn't get the car there in time for us this Sunday so I'll have to wait. ; ( I will be trading in my yellow volkswagon beetle for the forester. I'm trading from a small car to a bigger car! Now I can finally go up to Tahoe without relying on someone else renting a car or borrow an suv just to get there ; p. So i'm REAADDY for the snow! Here's a picture of it:

I LOVE the color!!!

What I did this weekend...on friday night I went out to see The Informant!. It was funny but not funny enough to make you gasp for air. I like the fact that the main character majored in biochemistry and nutrition...very interesting as it relates to what he does in the company very well. Unfortunately, the business aspect of it made him cuckoo.

I went to the mall and walked around for a bit, visiting J crew to get my 10% student discount on a previous purchase there...and then victoria's secret to get a free panty (from the free panty card they always send.)

Did some online shopping at Banana since I found a $10 reward card I haven't used yet. I got a Banana Republic silk graphic dress and the BR classic pencil skirt (this will be my first pencil skirt!)

Health&Body reminder: Exercise and eat well! Drink your water.