Abalone Cove Shoreline Park

This past Sunday, we had planned on going hiking in Palos Verdes, and found Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. When we arrived at the parking lot, we quickly realized that this was not going to be a hike, but more of a short walk with the beach besides us. Fortunately, we ran into this cave-like area which we were able to go off trail and explore. We had a chance to do some mini bouldering which was actually surprisingly fun. After that adventure, we ran into the tide pools, where we found it to be a natural aquarium that contained all kinds of fun sea animals. Whether it was star fish, hermit crabs, sea slugs, sea urchin, clams, crabs, I just couldn't get enough. To top it off, we got to see two dolphins swimming side by side in the ocean.

The one thing I did realize is how much appreciate the weather in California. We should really take advantage of it and enjoy being part of the great outdoors!

In My Own Skin

The beginning of third decade for me has been wonderful so far. I'm finally starting to get a sense of what it means to feel comfortable in your own skin. It's something we're always struggling to find. It really does not mean that I'm confident I can do anything, or that I won't be defeated. It simply means my mind is at ease that I'm okay with the current state. I'm okay with the way I am now. Of course this phase can be just a temporary illusion and I wonder how long this will last?

Below is a photo of a bobcat found at the back of my backyard. Click to view more...

Health - I Care Now?

Now that I am only 2 days left to reaching the beginning of my third decade, I am starting to think like an old lady. Healthy is a huge concern to me now. After recently having infections and skin conditions that I normally wouldn't get so easily, I realize it's time to think about taking care of my body. What really pushed it was having to go with a friend to the doctor's to check on a virus that could potentially lead to cancer. Time to truly watch what I eat and exercise regularly, not to mention sleep early and wake up earlier. We're all too vulnerable to diseases and health issues, so why not make it easier on myself by trying to keep up the maintenance so it really can be the least of my worries. My body is not invincible anymore.

Almost There

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.

Reasons For Not Posting

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...

A Great Start to 2009

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.

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