Archive for February, 2005
My one weekend out!
Feb 27th
Wow, I’ve always been a person with a bad sense of direction, but this weekend truly put me to the test. Yesterday, I went into the city to meet up with my college friends for this big birthday bash. From the get go, I had trouble getting to my friend’s apartment in the Upper Eastside. My dad took me to Flushing so I could catch the 7 and then get on the 4,5 or 6 at Grand Central. Fate definitely wasn’t on my side. It turns out the 7 was only running up to Queensborough Plaza. I got off there. I was lucky to have an alternate route. I would take the N to 53rd St and then switch to the 4,5 or 6 uptown. At that time, I didn’t realize that the express trains (4,5) stopped at 86th Street. Turns out that there were no local trains at the 53rd St station. I asked an MTA worker about what I should do and he told me to take the express trains to 86th Street. At that point I was relieved to find out this good piece of news. I then took a bus to go further east. I get off at the right stop and then I look for my friend’s address. It didn’t exist! I then call her again and ask where for her address. I was also confused because I didn’t recognize the street. We finally figured out that I was on the wrong street. Haha!
Today, I was heading back to the island and I decided to save money and use the City Ticket, which basically allows you to travel from Manhattan to anywhere in Queens on the weekend for $2.50. That’s only fifty cents more than the subway! I called my mom and told her I’d be getting off a stop earlier. Since this was the first time I was getting off in Little Neck, I wasn’t really sure what the station looked like. I got off right after Bayside, thinking I was right, but it turns out it was the Douglaston station. This station is tiny with no bus or even any cabs. I called my mom and told her about my mistake. She told me to find out how to get to the Little Neck station. I decided to go check out a deli and ask someone there. I go in and explain my situation. I asked where Northern Boulevard is and he tells me it’s pretty close. A customer overhears me and offers to take me to the Little Neck station. I was a bit confused but then I thought he was probably a nice guy and he was with his daughter, so he must not be dangerous. I called my mom and told her that someone offered to take me to the station and she said NO WAY! I think the man heard my mom screaming on the phone. After I got off with her, I told him that I was going to meet her and thanks a lot for offering. Haha.
Wait, this story is NOT over yet. I get to the intersection where my mom and I agreed to meet. It turns out to be a very busy intersection and lucky for me, my cell phone battery died! I thought I would never find my mom. I spotted a nearby pay phone and then realized I didn’t know my mom’s cell number since I rarely call her because her phone is never on! I decide to call my dad, and while I was trying to give him my location, I see a gray Camry pass me by. I got excited and followed it into a CVS parking lot and then I saw the license plate, and I knew it was my mom! How lucky am I? There are like 230958 Camrys that look just like my mom’s car and I found hers! I was so happy. :giggle:
So the lesson of the day? Keep your phone charged and don’t take rides from strangers. Also, ask someone before you get off the train what stop it is. Otherwise you might just get into the same mess as I did. 
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Movie Weekend
Feb 21st
This weekend I watched three movies. They were: The Grudge, The Notebook and Constantine. I will share my thoughts on each of these movies.
First of all, The Grudge was a terrible movie. I feel that although it was scary, there was really no clear storyline. Unless you call killing every character in the movie as a plot. It’s weird that this movie is remake of a Japanese movie (just like The Ring), yet all the main character, Karen (played by Sarah Michelle Gellar) is American. It takes place in Japan, which is just weird. Anyway, I was warned by many people just how bad the movie is, but I wanted to watch something scary, and I thought that it couldn’t be that bad. I was so wrong.
The next movie I watched was The Notebook. I had doubts about this movie. I figure it would be yet another cheezy romance movie (just like A Walk To Remember). Although it was cheezy, I really enjoyed it. There were some parts where I started to cry. I wish my real life could mimic the movie. Meeting my soulmate at age 17. That would be so cool. I really liked how the story was laid out as well.
Lastly, yesterday, I went to see Constantine with my family. I really had no idea what it was about except that hell doesn’t want him but the world needs him. Haha. Keanu Reeves looked pretty good. I didn’t quite understand the ending, but there were some pretty interesting effects. I do wish we went to see Hitch instead. Maybe my parents would understand that movie more. I love Big Willie!
Okay, well that’s about it to my movie review entry. I was having some problems with my sidebar on the right. In Internet Explorer, it used to move all the way to the bottom right. Now it seems okay in both FireFox and Internet Explorer. This theme is pretty hot. I also figured out how to display my archives on a static page. My life is complete!
By the way, my commute back home today was pretty horrendous. I’m currently angry with the F, V and 7 trains. Thanks for not showing up today! :mad:
Good night guys!:tired:
New Theme
Feb 19th
I’m using a slightly modified Kubrick theme. It’s pretty awesome don’t you think? 
I’m going to change the menu colors so it doesn’t look exactly like the creator’s site. :-P Also, I upgraded to WordPress 1.5 yesterday. This new version has so much more control over spam. It’s pretty sweet. 
Anyway, I better go to bed. Good night!
Another political rant
Feb 14th
I was reading http://news.google.com. I found out that GW wants to renew the double-standing Patriot Act! How absurd. I think I mentioned how I disagree with this act because it violates many vital human rights. Most importantly, it allows the government to tap your lines if you are a “suspected terrorist”. They don’t give you a proper trial, instead you have a military trial where a lot of your rights are not provided. I’m not going to go into specifics about it. You can refer to my previous GW rant about this matter.
The other news that caught my eye is the mine explosion in Northeast China. Seems like China is having it’s own little Industrial Revolution (about 100 years late). I’m pretty sure there are more people dead. China likes to censor the news, so who knows the real facts.
In other less important news, only 35 minutes until this dreaded commercialized holiday is over. It’s just another reason to spend money, buy greeting cards and eat a lot of chocolate. The good thing about this holiday is that tomorrow, all those Valentine’s candies and chocolates will be on sale. So run to your nearest CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade or Eckerd to catch them while they last!
I’m using my lovely laptop, and it is quite wonderful. Good night everyone! :tired:
Congratulations John Mayer!
Feb 13th
My love has won two Grammys! Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and Song of the Year. Yes the last award was somewhat of a shocker, but I’m so happy for him! I missed his “Daughters” perfomance because SOMEONE fell asleep on the couch. It’s okay because I’ll probably find it online somewhere so I can watch John Mayer without any distractions.
Anyway, I know a lot of you don’t like John Mayer, but I don’t care! This totally makes my day.
Good night.
Hi!
Feb 11th
I’m so happy it’s already Friday. I’ve had a long week at work. :tired: I’m happy today is Friday because:
1. It’s payday!
2. I’m going to go home and watch “Lost”
3. I can sleep late tonight and wake up late!
4. I might actually have weekend plans. (No more anti-social Teresa!)
That’s about it.
I have an embarrassing story to share with you all. Just a few days ago, I updated this really busy restaurant’s menu. The owner of this restaurant is very obsessive compulsive. He is always e-mailing my boss about little corrections to his menus. He has like 6 locations of the same retaurant too! Anyway, so I made the needed corrections and then e-mailed my bosses by clicking on Reply All in Outlook. I made a little funny comment about the owner saying, “I’ll be waiting for [Owner's Name]‘s corrections! ” After I sent it, I looked at my e-mail and it was sent to the OWNER!! I freaked out and tried to “recall” the e-mail. My boss told me that he probably won’t even read it. After I recalled it, the owner e-mails me asking if the changes have been done. I could tell he was getting nervous and antsy. It was soo embarrassing.
So the lesson of the day is: Check who you’re replying to when you click on Reply All. It’ll save you from embarrassing situations. 
By the way, go check out Mia’s new layout. She’s back for good!! 
Happy New Year!
Feb 9th
Xin nian kuai le! I was planning on posting this earlier today, but I was really busy at work! Yesterday my family and I went to the Peking Duck House for dinner. It was delicious. I had some great duck and food. Mmm.
Before my big family dinner, I decided to get a haircut. I went to this place called Jean-Louis David, which is supposed to be a “cheap” hair salon that doesn’t require appointments. I went to the one near Union Square. The receptionist told me that it would be $23.50 for a cut without a blow dry. I agreed to this and then she sent me to the hair dresser. Her name was Dolores. She washed my hair and then proceeded to cut my hair with an electric razor. After she finished, I thought she would use scissors to clean up the cut, but instead she whipped out the hair dryer. I was a bit confused with why she was doing this since I had said earlier that I did not want a blow dry. Since this was my first time at this hair salon, I then thought that maybe a “blow dry” meant with a lot of product and like actually styling the hair. I thought since she was just blow drying my hair any which way, it came with the cut. Well, she finished drying my hair and I went to the front to pay, and then the receptionist told me that it would be $45.50. I was surprised because I thought I had gotten a regular cut. I told her that I said I didn’t want a blow dry and that I wasn’t aware that this was the “blow dry”. She then said, “Well you could have told her to stop”. I ended up charging it to my credit card since I didn’t have enough cash. I’ve never spent so much money on a crappy hair cut. I think I will be going back to my mom’s salon. At least there I know what I’m getting for my money. At least they use scissors over there!
Okay, I had a really long day at work today. I hope you guys saw the cool logo at google.com today. Tomorrow is Thursday. OC night!!
Happy Belated Birthday Gavin!
Feb 5th
Wow, I totally forgot it was Gavin DeGraw’s birthday yesterday. Happy 28th Mr. DeGraw! I’m so glad you’re finally getting the recognization you deserve. I hope you have a great year. I can’t wait to see you on March 18.
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