Expectations of a 29 Year Old Asian American Female in Los Angeles

Sometimes it's hard for me to understand the role of women in today's society. Well, "society" may be too general of a word. More specifically, I wonder what the expectations of an Asian American female living in the diversified world of Los Angeles are today. Not to sound pessimistic, but no matter how much we talk about stepping up the ladder or becoming more independent, much of the traditional views still stand. Not that it's uncommon for a thirty year old Asian American woman to be unmarried and concentrating on other parts of their lives instead, but it's not what is expected of them.
I'm an example of one that falls into this uncertainty. On one hand I want to meet those expectations to get married, raise a family, and live comfortably in a settled matter. On the other hand, I don't want it to be my only priority. I'm not a career oriented person, nor am I against marriage at all. I just happen to be one of those people that thrive off of being uncertain about tomorrow. Sure it gets lonely in that world, but there are natural highs that come off of certain type of experiences you are get only from that world.

** Pictures above from Liu Fang Yuan at the Huntington Library

Rock Band - Game or Music?

I'm not sure where to really start this entry. I'm not particularly big on video games, but now that I have a Wii, the next step is to wait for June 22 when Rock Band comes out for the Wii. This game tests your rhythm more than anything. Sad thing is, I have a real drum set, piano, and guitar sitting at home just collecting dust. However, I don't believe the game is any sort of replacement for real musical instruments. A game is just a game. Music, however, is truly one of the greatest gifts of life. Without it, my everyday would be that much less inspiring.

Swearing - The Pros and Cons

Ever since I encountered profanity as a child, I had naturally taught myself to never swear. There really wasn't a reason for it other than I simply thought it was a "bad" thing to do. So I basically grew up never cussing. It's a strange concept because I'm not against bad words at all and like hearing others use it with moderation. As a full grown adult though, especially after doing the Fat Pig scene (picture to the right), I do find the perks to using a swear word here and there.

Pros: Gets the point across period.

Cons: Just read this: http://www.cusscontrol.com/swearing.html

Conclusion: It has slowly become part of my vocabulary in my head, but I'm still afraid to show it in front of people who have known me for a long time who aren't use to hearing it from me. We'll see how it goes.

70 to 29? Just a Little on the Anti-Climatic Side

My first UCLA basketball game ever, and it's been 7 years since I graduated. It just reminds me that I have to regain my school spirit. I'm unfamiliar with March Madness, but I had my share of fun at the Honda center. The food there just isn't too tasty, but I do like the layout of the venue. Until the next game ...


* The picture to the top was taken with my Blackberry Pearl, in case you're not fancying the quality.

First Time's

There's a first time for everything. Here are a couple first times for today:

1) First time bumping into someone I know at an audition for the exact same role.
2) First time feeling like I miss someone that I didn't think I would miss.
3) First time listening to Khalil Fong's music (Chinese R&B - and great listen I have to say)
4) First time eating Seiro, white buckwheat Soba, at Otafuku in Gardena.
5) First time calling someone a best friend in front of another person without being asked.
6) First time posting a blog entry without a picture in it.

There's a first time for everything. And it happens every day.

Mallards in the Pool

Mallards in the Pool,
originally uploaded by Yolanda Huang.

7am in the morning, while in the midst of brushing my teeth, mom comes to my room excited to tell me that there are 2 beautiful ducks swimming in our pool. With the tooth brush still in my mouth, I rush outside with the camera to snap some shots.

Just by looking at the scene, you might think this to be such a romantic notion - male and female traveling hand in hand in a foreign land. However, after doing a little Wikipedia research, I find out "Mallards form pairs only until the female lays eggs, at which time she is left by the male." What a surprise right? It's a sad but typical phenomenon.

I guess this guy is not gay. According to Wikipedia, "Mallards also have rates of male-male sexual activity that are unusually high for birds. In some cases, as many as 19% of pairs in a Mallard population are male-male homosexual".

Nissan Spec Commercial Shoot

Nissan Spec Commercial Shoot,
originally uploaded by Yolanda Huang.

Giving up a morning of work and a 2 hour drive each way to be Keiko Wantanabe for a day.

Nerdy glasses and a lap coat. Doesn't that just scream fun?