test..test..October 2009

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I don't know why all of a sudden..today.. I remember about this blog..ahahaha

I read my previous entries and I laughed so hard..hahaha

Anyway...hmm what has changed since my last entry?

Not many, really...

I am still working for the same company..still live at the same apartment with my twin and another roommie....

Still in Iowa!! I have been living here for 9 years now!! Yea...9 years.. when people ask me how long I have been here, I always get the same response... "huhh? 9 years??? how can you live here for 9 years?"... Don't ask me, people! Ask GOD! hahaha..

Ohhhhh...and this year I finally got my H1B visa stamp! Woo hooo!! That was a stressful trip though.. I really hate to do it all over again.. I was so lucky to get a nice interviewer...no funky questions whatsoever..she just asked what my degree is and to show my diploma and asked if I graduated....and then the golden sentence "ok, you can come on Friday to get your passport!"..woo hoo..praise God! I read lots of horror stories about how they asked you detailed questions about your job, especially if you work as IT Consultant....and some people were held in Canada for more than a week just because they needed to confirm things with the employer, etc..
I am glad everything went smoothlly and all worked out perfectly..
After looking to get an appointment at the US Embassy for months (sincey May), I almost gave up! But....I don't know why ,David was able to find me the appt the second time he went to the website...thanks to him, I got my appt and my visa noww..awww thanks, baby! lol...Now I am looking forward to be going back home for xmas and new year! It has been 2 years since I have been home..wonder what home looks like now....

anyway....Today is officially the longest day ever..

I am itching to pack my laptop and purse and get the heck outta here..

It is almost halloween...I'm going to the store after work to find a costume for my best friend's bf because he is just tooooooo lazy to find a costume for himself...sooooooooooo..hahahahaha maybe we will find the silliest outfit for him to wear! Ha!

This year I am going to be a Bat Girl...yes. the superhero Bat Girl..the inspiration behind my decision is ..because one of my best friends want to be a Wonder Woman..soo what would be more fun that going to a party as superheroes with your girlfriend? haha..

anyway, I was planning to sew my own costume..but last weekend I found a really good deal from Hot Topics...after much contemplation, I decided to just go ahead and buy it.....I am going to wear a black tight with my costume though coz I don't want to show my butt for everyone...so, we'll see..hopefully it will turn out to be ok.. BUT! I hate the mask that came with the costume..so I'm thinking to make my own if I am not too lazy..mua ha ha ha..

Anyway, that's enough rambling for today..I finished my Java Chip Frappuchino..that means, it's time to go homeeeeeeee..yayyyyyyyyy
daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.........

I met the good Samaritan with Arizona plate number today

"The coldest air in the last 10 years is here. the morning lows are starting at -17. That is about 10 degrees above the record -27 that was set in 1888. The all-time record low for Des Moines was -30 set on January 5, 1884. " ~ Channel 13 Weather

This morning was really cold...I am not kidding.. it felt like I was inside a deep freezer. My face was hurting so much as the cold wind blew. I had to stand outside my car and scrap the windows for 10 minutes!!! Soooo colddddddddddddddddddddddddd...
Then, I got into my car as fast as I could, ready to do my 45-min-daily commute.

I always dread the moment when I had to turn into US30E when snow is on the ground. Sure enough..as I turned my wheel, I can feel my car slided 90 degree, made my car facing the opposite direction of the traffic.
Panic started to kick in.. "oh goodness, how do I get back to the interstate?? there were so many traffic!!!"
As I waited for the right moment to pull my car back, I saw a-green-Honda-Civic pulled over next to me...the car has Arizona license plate.

There he was, an older man, fully covered with a winter outfit. He covered his whole face, except for his eyes. So, I cannot really see what he looks like, but I can tell that he is probably in his late 40's/early 50's.

That good man.. the good Samaritan..asked me if I was ok and if I need any help.
I told him that my car just slided and I needed to get back to the interstate and waiting for the traffic to clear up a bit...
Then, that good man started to park his car to the side and he walked down to try stop the traffic to give me time to pull back.

Oh mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.... he truly truly saved me!
I cannot say how much I am thankful to meet that man.
I just regret that I never got a chance to at least get his name or his phone number or anything to contact him to pay for his goodness.
When I finally got my car to the right direction, I stopped and thought that I probably should get down and approach the man. But, the traffic was so busyyy.. I could not even get down from my car. So, I rolled down my window and I yelled as loud as I could..."Thank youuuuu, sirrrr!!!!"...
then he waved his hand...

I just cannot express enough gratitude to the man....he wanted to get down from his warm car, and got outside to help out a stranger in this bitter cold weather.
Oh my goodness...really.. I am so so so so soooo thankful and relieved that there is still a goodness out there in the world.

Thank you, sir... whoever you are...
You have saved my day!
May God bless you and your family...

If you know someone who has a green Honda Civic with Arizona License plate, can you please help me say thank you to him.......

Business trip...

I have been travelling to AZ for business trip and it is tiring..
I am sitting in my hotel room which is really fabulous. We have kitchen, living room, a wide closet with the organizer, a fireplace, ec. I am getting ready to go back to the airport and fly back home. I can't wait to go backkkkkkkkkkkkk...I want to see my babiessssss...and miss him like crazy :))

I am so glad it is Friday. I have to travel back here to AZ again next week. :((
Gosh..it is tough to be away from home ...but we just gotta do what we have to do..
Hopefully we will finish the project soon and everything goes smooth *crossing my fingers*.

Anyhow, me and buddy opened this online store. You can check it out at www.modestgallery.com.
We sell Japan and Korean Fashion Apparels...and so far we are doing pretty good!...Yayyy..thank God! I am thinking of adding our collection..soo keep watching...
Please spread the words around to your friends and look for me if you are looking for cool, stylish, cute girlie clothes.. hihihi

That's it for today!
I can't wait to go home ..

Happy Friday..

Chinese BBQ Pork Country Rib

Last night I tried this recipe.

It turned out pretty well.

I tried baking one batch using oven...and Ip grilled the other batch outside using his giant grill.

I, personally, prefer the grilled ribs since it's more crunchy, and tasty..

Here is the recipe:

CHINESE BBQ PORK COUNTRY RIBS

2 cups hoisin sauce

1 cup soy sauce

1 cup tomatoe ketchup

1 teaspoon salt

2 1/4 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup water

1 clove garlic, crushed

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

3 pounds pork country ribs

Marinade: In a bowl stir together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, salt, sugar, water, garlic clove, and ginger; mix well and set aside.

Marinade pork up to 1 hour.

1. Oven bake - set the temp to 450 F then bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 F and continue baking for another 1 hour.

or

2. Grill- outside grill is the best!

lazy weekend

Did nothing particular last weekend. The theme was a lazy ass weekend..lol.
We went to North Grand Mall on Saturday. Shopped a bit at Express and GAP ..got a good bargain..1 shirt from GAP is $3, and from Express, about $5 each. tee..hee...hee..We then went to Olde Main in downtown Ames for dinner. By the way my bro's fiancee is visiting so we met up there along with the rest of 10 Indo crews, LOL..poor Julie..
The food was alright.. I dont really like it ...but the price is very expensive..bah!
I got a Baseball Tenderloin...it was alright, but they served Baked Potato instead of Fries with the steak. and I hate baked potato! So, I did not finish my dinner..

Anyhow, finally I got to see the ring!! so pretty! then we talked about how I would ask for my future hubby a pink diamond since it is rare and i love Pink! Julie was right when she said that we should get the nicest ring for the engagement ring because we probably would never get a nice ring again after we are married. LOL..soo my future hubby.. if you read this..please buy me a pink diamond! save money from now! LOL

Sunday- did not do anything at all. However, the message from Pastor was very good. It was about Daniel and Nebukadnezar....
To make the story short..the story was about faith..how Daniel put his trust in God that he believes God will translate King's dream even before God asked Daniel to. King Nebukadnezar is kKing who is full of rage and pride. Any small mistakes in King's eyes will rise King's anger and the punishment shall be a death sentence. If Daniel could not translate the dream, he would surely be sent for death sentence.
The story goes with Sadrakh, Mesakh and Abednego..3 people that loved God so much that they refused King's order to bow down and worship his new statue. They were willing to be burn in blasting fire rather than bowing down to a dead idol. However, when they entered the fire chamber, the King saw that there were 4 of them, instead of 3, walking around. When King asked them to come out, there they were.. no burn scars whatsoever found in their bodies.

The bottom line is..when we do the right thing, God will defend us no matter what..even when things may not seem so good..but believe that God is in control..and there is a light in the end of the dark tunnel.

Anyhow..back to my Sunday...went to super walmie for grocery...went back and I dyed my hair..LOL..I probably need to redo it again since I can still see my gray hair! (only 1 though :P).
My dad is probably complaining again when he reads this..since he complained how my hair color looked like Orang Utan's hair color last time.. hahaha...

du-du: I am very proud of u for even making an effort to quit smoking.. :))) you have my support..

Happy Monday! ~~

Stress Reliever...

ohh finally.. Friday!!
It's been a busy, interesting, a learning process week for me.
Basically, now I work everyday from 8 am to 10 pm straight..In the morning I have a real job, and in the evening I work for my "second job". This week, I deal with the suppliers and sometimes it could be frustrating due to the language barrier and time differences.
Pffffttttttt...
but but but.. I can't wait to see the products..

Anyhow, I read an article from Glamour magazie about great stress reducers and I'd like to share with you this simple, effective method :))

What is the best stress reducer? (according to Mony and the magazine) :P
1. A Stroll in a Park/star gazing/sightseeing
Take your time in enjoying the green natures around you. It will help calm your nerves and soothe your tensions.

2. Laughter
Laugh a lot!
"If you can't laugh at yourself, laugh at somebody else "~ Kathy Griffin

3. Snuggling, cuddling, holding hands.
The research has showed that when we snuggle, hold hands, kiss, hug, cuddle, all that lovey dovey activites, a hormone called Oxytocin is released to make us feel good, calm the nerves, increase immune system and cardiovascular health. What a great deal!
mmmmm..no wonder a snuggle feels so darn good!

Oh by the way.. one of my managers told me that we officially got the big project in Scottsdale..so he asked if I can fly out there in the next 2 weeks..Well! Little that I know, that is the same week that I am flying out to Florida.. Darn it!
I felt so bad when I had to tell him that I have to miss the first trip.. Bah!!
Oh well..
He also said that we have to travel at least once a month and sometimes every 2 weeks.. wow..
This is going to be interesting.. ^^
It might be good to travel there during winter season.. tee..hee ..hee

Happy Friday, everyone..

Birthday...

It's almost my birthday..
I am not so excited yet..coz it means I am getting older..bahh..
But, I looked back at years behind me..what happened in the past that made me the person I am today?
I thanked God for the opportunity I have been given, that I could finish my school, continued my Masters degree and work until now. If it's not because of His help, I don't know if I can survive 'till this day.
Many trials I have faced..sometimes I got what I wanted, sometimes I did not get what I wanted. But, I believe that even though I did not get what I want, God gave me what I need.

Here is what I learned during my years in this earth:
1. Words can be your worst enemy. Always be careful on what you say because you will never know what is coming back at you. My mom always say to me that as a Christian, we believe that we are given power through our tongue. God listens to what we say, that's why we better be careful.

Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech (1 Pet. 3:10).

2. Words can kill- better don't say anything rather than say something bad. When we are angry at something, we always feel the need to share our feelings to our friends. However, we have to realize that if we can't hold our friends accountable or trust them, be sure that whatever you shared, will be shared to another person by your friend, Thus, creating more drama and bitterness. So, lesson learned: bitch (pardon my French) about something to someone you really trust! LOL. I learned it the hard way....

Without wood a fire goes out, without gossip a quarrel dies down (Proverbs. 26:20).

3. Patience- this is the thing that I am struggling with the most. I hate it if I am not in control. I hate to have to let someone else control the situation and be patience about it. This happens at work, personal life and spiritual life. Hopefully, I am getting better with a bright new year ahead of me. LOL.

Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer (Romans 12:12)

4. Never take things (even little things) for granted. Cherish the moment we have. Appreciate what we have coz just like everything else in the world, nothing is eternal and it could be taken from you unexpectedly.

5. Let go of the past, and Hope for the future.

6. Accept disappointments, but never lose Hope.

7. God always answer our prayers right in time- never too late, and never too early! Even though things may seem dark and there is no way around..trust me, if you ask for Him, He will be there..maybe not according to your timing, but trust me, help is on its way.

Now, for my wishes...boy, don't I have a lot of wishes....but I can't tell you what they are, coz they won't come true if I spill it. hehehe..
I know what I want for my birthday.. :))