I wake up every morning wishing things were different, and yet I do not wish to change a thing. The strange idea of uncertainty is an unknown blessing in itself. This place will be a reminder that the smallest things in life can bring great joy and sadness. Ultimately, they are what makes me feel alive. Just waiting to burst through...
I didn't think I would be back in San Francisco so soon again, but here I was, enjoying the good old city. I have a new - new years resolution, which is to be a positive person. I need to give positive energy and receive it as well. Very soon, I will be turning 3 decades old, and I can't go into with negativity surrounding me. I need to live it up and appreciate that I still have my youth, even if it's only in my mind.
I haven't been posting recently. Not because I have been too busy or preoccupied, but simply because I feel closed up in my mind and heart. There's something blocking me from sharing and I don't think it's a good or bad thing, it just is. Perhaps I will overcome this soon, I hope...
This is my first entry of 2009, and I want to start it off with a positive note. As I pulled my car into the 24 Hour Fitness parking lot this morning, two elderly Thai-Chinese ladies stopped me to ask if I can speak Chinese. Of course I said yes, and they pointed out that they had locked their keys in their trunk and were here visiting from San Jose, so therefore had no access to anything. One of them was here visiting daughter who just had a baby. Naturally, I called AAA and had them come help them with this issue. After knowing that it could be up to thirty minutes before they would arrive, I proceeded to start my run in the gym and would come back out once AAA called. Not long after, they did come to the rescue. The two graciously nice ladies were extremely thankful that I was there and tried to offer me money for me help. I refused. In the end they finally did a formal introduction. As I left, they wished me the best of luck and hoped for God's blessing. I smiled as I walked back to the gym, knowing that this would be a wonderful start to 2009.
There are good days. Then there are bad days. But what matters most in the end is that our family and friends are in good health and happy. I realize that I have family and friends who truly care about me, and I do not appreciate them enough. It really makes me want to give them all I can give them. I mean it. My resolution for 2009 will be to 1) Push for the things I really want in life 2) At the same time, do what I can for those I care about, as much to my ability as possible.
敗犬 is a recent term used in Japan to describe modern day women over the typical age for marriage who are fairly successful in their careers, yet single. In both Japan and Taiwan, there are more and more of these single women over the age of the 30. It's not such a bad thing and is just simply reality. It's a phenomenon I, myself am soon to experience.
There is a new drama coming out soon in Taiwan called 敗犬女王 (Defeated Queen) which really brings out the issues of this topic. I'm definitely interested in taking a look once it comes out.
Synopsis
What will happen when Shan Wu Shuang (單無雙), a 33 year old beautiful, hardworking yet single woman, meets Lucas (盧卡斯), a 25 year old romantic and handsome regular worker? There is an 8 year age difference – what kind of story would then be created? A story that will let us laugh and let us cry. I’m not defeated! I’m the Queen!
Graduations can be long and boring. The Art Center School of Design made a point to display the work for each graduating student, which made it all the more interesting. Congrats to my sister Tiffany for finishing her Masters in Broadcasting Media (Film).
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