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Angry Asian Girl, For Real
2008-06-09 21:43:00
We had our furniture delivered today and I am not happy. Actually, I am fuming. This is where I become acutely aware of my character flaws. Part of me is saying, it's just furniture, but another part is screaming at the carelessness of it all and reminding myself of the cost of the furniture. Instead of letting myself go crazy with frustration, I took it out on an email. I once heard that it is never good to send an email when angry, well, I just broke that rule:Jill,I'm finding it difficult to express how disappointed I am in ----Transit Line. Curtis and I chose your company because we had such stellar service with our move to Omaha, we expected the same level of satisfaction with our move back to the West Coast, with your branch and with your chosen driver. I was taken aback this morning when I noticed the damage that was done to several pieces of my furniture. I do not say this to overemphasize, but I want to make it clear we have made it a priority to purchase high qual...
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Moving Sideways
2008-06-08 10:16:00
I've spent the last few weeks getting comfortable with my new schedule, as well as a new house and relatively new job. It hasn't been a torturous experience, but it certainly hasn't been pleasant. Somewhere amidst the transitions, spring is turning into summer and the sunshine is infectious. Luckily, it's a very mild and gentle shift between the two seasons here. Oddly June is known for it's gloom, hence June gloom to the locals; however, with the exception of a day or two, June has been abundant with sunshine and perfect weather.Just some random pics-I love my reef flip flops! I buy a pair at the beginning of every summer:The front door entrance to my house is hidden from the street, led by a walkway that is completely lined with jasmine and roses. It's a scent sensation walking into my casa:There are many things about this house that I don't care for, but the backyard is not one of them. Smack in the middle is the largest magnolia tree I've ever seen. I can't tell...
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Updates, Oceans and Trees
2008-05-20 19:17:00
We've spent the last several days moving. Wouldn't you know, the weather has been not so much southern California as it has been freakishly hot Las Vegas, with a kick of tropical humidity. I think today the temps are going back to the normal upper 60's mid 70's range. All in all, it was not a fun move. AND, it was only a small fraction of our stuff. The rest is coming out from Omaha in the next few weeks, but the professionals are taking care of that portion, thank goodness.The conclusion is that I don't live in my beloved Encinitas anymore. If you know how much I love that charming, little coastal town, you know how much I hated to move away. I knew it was going to be temporary, since the home prices are so darn expensive. One day I'll be back, and if not there, we'll move to Carlsbad which is the next coastal city north of Encinitas. Carlsbad is actually an amazing city. It has great beaches and it's just a beautiful place to live. A lot more manicured then Enci...
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Freedom, Mother's and the World
2008-05-13 06:04:00
**Why is it that when I hear George Michael's "Freedom " I get so beside myself I think I can sing, and sing loudly. That song is so incredibly good (the louder the better) and I don't really care for George Michael.**To all you mothers out there--Happy belated Mother's Day. You have the most important job in the world, I hope you all feel so appreciated. **So many horrific things happening in the world lately (China, Myanmar, Sudan, and the Midwest tornado). I'm starting to feel myself shut down. I always do when I can't process the enormous tragedies of life. I've vowed to myself that this time I will not. This time I will stay aware. This time I will not shut down. I may not know how I can best help, but I will remain open. If all I can do is pray, then at least I will pray.I think there's something you should knowI think it's time I stopped the showThere's something deep inside of meThere's someone I forgot to beTake back your picture in a frameDon't think ...
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Senior
2008-05-07 04:27:00
Thought I'd post some pictures from a recent Senior Session. After graduation, she is joining the marines to protect and serve. Absolutely love her! --I graduated in '92 and my senior pictures looked nothing like these. What a welcome change from the black drape and fake red rose. Remember those days? Think Aqua Net and big hair. Have a great Wednesday everybody!

News, News and More News
2008-04-30 05:28:00
I only have 98 more posts to read on my blog list. I wish I weren't so darn nosey--I just love to know what everybody is up to. Actually, once you get into this blogging world, it's very hard not to become addicted to the lives you follow. A very formidable type of kinship that is hard to explain. Several blogs are of my dear friends that I have a personal history with, but most are people who I've stumbled upon in one way or another and really can't live without. Both, my known and "cyber" friends, teach me so much.Anyway! 98 left to go and I had to stop because I realized how long it's been since I'VE updated! So much has been going on and so many emotions. The biggest news is that I got a job to supplement my photography. (This is another blog post all together because it deals with personal disappointment and unrealized goals and dreams)The great news is that I have an excellent job. I decided to get back into law enforcement and I am now proudly employed as a poli...
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Spring Cleaning with Martha Stewart
2008-04-17 20:42:00
AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN'T FOLD A FITTED SHEET?That's it. That's the best I can do. My fitted sheets go right in the linen closet folded just like that.I've tried so hard to fold them correctly. I've watched the Martha Stewart video tutorials and I've checked out her housekeeping books. They've only left me with the conclusion that Madame Stewart is possessed by powers unnatural. Spring cleaning has gotten the best of me.
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Throned and Thrown
2008-04-16 07:51:00
There's one place in the entire upstairs of the house where I am able to connect to the internet.My bathroom.I usually do all my posting in bed and frankly I can't seem to update my blog downstairs. I've been meaning to post about my trip to Atlanta and my nephew Elliott, but since the lid of this toilet is lacking in comfort, I'll save that for another post. I won't even mention how behind I am on all the blogs that I read, another luxury I tend to save as a bedtime ritual.But I won't leave without showing you my favorite Elliott picture. I always seem to pick an unlikely favorite, either from my personal pics or from client sessions, and Elliott is no exception. Of all the hundreds of pictures I took of this kid, this one takes the cake (he's sneaking a viewing of Star Wars, my sister tries her best to discourage this but he is short of obsessed).

Nosebleeds at the Atlanta Braves
2008-04-12 07:08:00
I love baseball season.Our first game of 2008 was in Atlanta , the Braves hosting the Mets.We were in the nosebleed seats but I was happy to be there.Going to our first Padre game next week. The seats are much, much better.
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Snakes
2008-04-11 06:23:00
Oh. My. Goodness.I thought finding ticks in Omaha pushed me over the edge.Yesterday and today, we've had RATTLESNAKES in the back and front yard. 3 of them. I literally did not sleep for days over the tick issue.I may never sleep again.
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Home
2008-04-10 06:46:00
Seriously, y'all people in Atlanta put up with some crazy drivers. I thought Las Vegas was bad. pfff, Atlanta drivers make Vegas drivers look like little angels.At one time, I was a very angry driver. Now, I drive as if everyone on the road is high on meth and has a loaded gun in their car. It helps keep my road rage in check.________________We're back home and I am exhausted! I'm so thankful for nonstop flights and Tylenol PM, the combination of the two made our flight home so much more bearable. Lots to do and say, will catch up soon!
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In Atlanta
2008-04-08 04:50:00
I'm in Atlanta visiting my family and having a great time. Sadly, this is the best internet connection I've been able to get in quite a while since my computer still didn't work properly at home--despite the new router from Apple. Although the weather here has been on the dreary side, spring is clearly in bloom. I'm amazed at the dogwood and cherry blossom trees all over town. I have squealed in delight on several occasions. I've always wanted to get to DC during the cherry blossom season, but I imagine what I'm seeing here is very similar. Tomorrow we have a trip to Chattanooga Tennessee planned. Since I haven't downloaded this trip's pictures yet, I'll end with some snaps from Easter Sunday of my sister/brother in law and niece:

Dear Jake
2008-03-25 20:07:00
My computer should be fixed tomorrow. It requires a trip to the Apple store, a dangerous place for me. I have to remind myself that I do not need another iPod, even if it is pink.After that, blogging should return to my more frequent updates. I've never said it out loud, but my intention is to blog once a day, Monday through Friday. I seem to find myself fizzling out when Wednesday rolls around. Hence, the reason I've never proclaimed my daily update desire.Today, I received an email from a friend in Vegas. It was so cute and made my day.From Joan, who doesn't have a blog but should because she writes some funny stuff:Once upon a time Joan was going out to a friends baby shower from work. Jake says "is Sunnee going to be there" No honey she is not. The mommy was meeting some friends at the springs preserve for a photo class. Jake said "is your friend Sunnee going to be there ?" Mommy said no honey she is not. The mommy said we would have to go to get his birthday pi...

Atlanta Bound and Other Random Thoughts
2008-03-20 03:47:00
-Making travel plans to visit Atlanta in a few weeks. My nephew Elliott is getting so big and I can not wait to see him! -Also need to wrap up some tentative plans to Las Vegas and Omaha. -My husband plays WoW. If you don't know what WoW is--good. If you do, I'm sure you sense my worry. I thought it was a phase but it's really, REALLY starting to sink in that it's more like a narcotic. -My beagle snores so loud it wakes me up at night. -Don't laugh. I bought a Ped Egg. And I love it. It's suppose to be one of those "As seen on TV" gadgets, but I first saw it at my local 'Bed, Bath and Beyond' (or as Grandma calls it, Bed and Breakfast then Beyond). It does a better job then my pedicurist. -Why is McDonald's Coke so delicious??
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The Encinitas Library
2008-03-19 03:47:00
I've been a big fan of the public library for a long time. I frequented often in Las Vegas and Omaha. What's not to love? Rows and rows of books, all ready for me to choose and borrow. You can always find these really cozy nooks in almost all libraries that are secluded and quiet, perfect for an afternoon of getting caught up on all the greatest magazines. I spend hours in a library. In Vegas, on the scorching hot days, I never felt guilty for not being outside. Same for Omaha, when it was freakishly cold. I'd stop and get a hot chocolate, maybe bring in my laptop and get lost.I didn't think it could get any better, then I landed in Encinitas , CA. The library here is a dream come true. It was just renovated, it's a few blocks from the beach and I just spent several cherished hours there this afternoon. The architecture is amazing. I found these images on the internet.It has these huge floor to ceiling windows with the most amazing views:I grabbed some of my favorite...
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Hardware Heartache
2008-03-18 09:39:00
I've been having computer router issues these last few days, which means I've been unable to connect to the internet for more than a few minutes at a time. So frustrating. I've had actual fantasies of tossing my laptop out of the window. It's that horrible.I'm sure I could be cut off any minute now, so I'll leave you with two things:1. If you want a wildly funny book to read, please pick up Ask Again Later: A Novel. I read it in a day and LOVED it. It's not Goethe or anything, but it is freaking funny. 2. The Slideshow from the wedding earlier this month.
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Garter Games
2008-03-12 23:25:00
You think you're just going to be an innocent guest at a wedding and then this happens (notice the precious little boy in the background and how his body is leaning in towards the action):Poor Darcie got caught up in some serious shenanigans. Thank God she always looks hot and I am 100% sure her legs were shaved and garter-ready. So I had to crop out the little one because I literally laughed for three minutes when I saw his expression. Gotta love kids!:
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The Bali Hai, Las Vegas
2008-03-11 05:16:00
Since my last post was somewhat of a downer, I thought I'd uplift the mood around here a little bit and post some pictures from the Vegas wedding.The wedding was eloquent and the Bali Hai was more than perfect for an afternoon wedding. It felt like a tropical island on the Las Vegas Strip. Honestly, the atmosphere was like nothing I'd ever felt before in Vegas. A different kind of classiness. If you're thinking about running off to Vegas to get married, the Bali Hai Golf Club is definitely worth checking out. In no particular order-Gorgeous dress with great details:Maid of Honor looking gorgeous. How much do I love her dimples:The bride working some killer backlighting, not to mention some serious va va va voom:Bride's son as sweet as he can be. I took his pictures about two years ago and I didn't expect him to remember me at all. When he first saw me the morning of the wedding, still bleary eyed and in pajamas, he said, "Sunnee, is that you?". Just like we've been fr...

I Wish Life Were an R.E.M Song
2008-03-10 19:35:00
I feel very torn today. I want so badly to have a shiny, happy day. Yet, it seems like the world is coming apart at the seams. It's difficult for me to watch the news because it effects me so deeply. I haven't really perfected the ability to just listen then tune it out, as if the news were a work of fiction. At the same time, I am crippled in a state of static in that I don't actually do anything about the horror that I see. I don't write enough congressman, I don't champion enough causes. So it seems as if I'm digesting all of this terrible news stuff without effectively expelling it. I was in Omaha in December when the shootings happened at the mall. I completely checked out. I don't think I posted on this blog for over a month because everything I would begin to write seemed so trivial. The funny thing is, I work really well under stress and even tragedy. I'm one of those people who gets it together and focuses. That's the key, I have to be actively doing s...
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Oh, Louis Vuitton, How I Love You
2008-03-07 20:43:00
It is taking every ounce of self control I have to not buy this bag:It's a new release, it's Louis , it is everything I love about purses. I have been just short of obsessing about this purse for a week now.I'm not proud of this very materialistic side of my personality. Not proud at all. Yet, can I just tell you that I just might die if I don't have this purse. And soon.I tried to keep the obsession at bay. I did. I went on a crazy shopping spree at Sephora, hoping that would soothe the need. Then I purchased almost the entire line of Simone France's skin care products. This tactic of focusing my purchasing power elsewhere usually works 98% of the time. Nope. Not this time. Not a single dent in my craving for that lovely purse.It's only a matter of time.
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Part Deux
2008-03-06 04:14:00
Yesterday I mentioned that, to me, bathtubs reign supreme when deciding which hotel I choose. I was promised a large, decadent tub with jacuzzi jets and the possibility of losing ten pounds instantaneously. The first half of the promise looked like this:I spent many luxurious hours in that tub, reading and listening to my iPod. It was divine. Another view:Second most important criteria-hyper comfy bed. I loved the floor to ceiling windows and because we had a corner suite, the bedroom had two great views:Pop-up plasma in the bedroom:Our view from the balcony:When I'm in a hotel, I love making the room arctic cold so I can bury under the duvet for warmth. Lots of reading done under the blankets on the super comfortable bed:Such a great hotel. I highly recommend it!
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The Signature at MGM
2008-03-05 00:02:00
I've lived in Vegas. I don't get too excited about the hotels on the strip. I rarely spend more than a couple hundred dollars a night on any hotel room, except on the rare occasions when my husband says, "book whatever you want". Last weekend we splurged and we paid a heavy price for a small luxury because it was Nascar weekend in Vegas. Not that Nascar was responsible for much of the bookings in this particular hotel, but any reason is a good reason to overcharge. I didn't bat an eyelash, this is so typical Vegas.The Signature at MGM is erected on top of real estate that was once a theme park for kids. When Vegas went through their naughty phase makeover several years ago, most of the hotels did away with all of their perks for the children, MGM included. Don't worry, Circus Circus hasn't changed since 1929 and is still as kid friendly tacky as ever. Did you know that the gold, enormous lion that sits in front of the MGM is there specifically to cater to the Asians? ...

Roppongi
2008-03-04 06:41:00
I have a knack for the dramatics and I'm about to prove it.THIS WEEKEND WAS ONE OF THE BEST WEEKENDS OF MY LIFE!It all started out Friday, pretty much after my last post. Curtis and I met his dad, his dad's finance and grandmother in downtown La Jolla for a dinner at Roppongi's that made me want to stop time. My father-in-law is one of the most well connected men I know, so it was really no surprise that we were listed as V.I.P. on the reservation list. This experience, the one of a very important person, gave me the desire to attain permanent status into this select group of persons, some of the more notable names being Oprah, The Princess of Monaco and David Beckham, to name a few. I'm sure my desire will fade as my feet return to the ground, probably as early as tomorrow morning, when I'm standing, once again at 5am, in the backyard begging my dogs to pee already so I can get back to bed. It wasn't so much the silly penciled in status of our make believe importance, bu...

Leap Year Post
2008-02-29 19:48:00
Happy Leap Year !My nephew was thiiiiis close to being born on a Feb. 29th four years ago, but he popped out the 28th instead. Last night we celebrated his birthday and I forgot my camera! There was a ton of chaos right before we left for the party so my scattered brain forgot the one thing I never forget. Of course, nobody brought their camera knowing I certainly would bring mine so I was resigned to use my blackberry as my professional gear. Tonight my in-laws are taking me and Curt out to dinner in La Jolla. I can not wait, it is suppose to be divine. Early tomorrow, we are packing it up and heading to Vegas! I'm shooting a wedding on Sunday so I should have lots of pics in the next few weeks.We are staying at The Signature at MGM. I only mention this because it is suppose to be superb. If there is one thing I love more than purses, it's really nice hotels. I had my choice between The Signature, the Four Seasons, Wynn Resort and the Bellagio but I picked the Signature ...
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Smile From Within
2008-02-27 05:39:00
She's the oldest girl of six. She's the stereotypical child mother, the one that's counted on, the one that picks up the pieces. There's a beauty and a burden that comes with the responsibility and she takes them both and carries it well. Her little sister was picked to be a model, though she auditioned, they decided to pass. No matter what age or level of maturity, rejection stings regardless. She exudes sweetness, you feel it when you're around her. She was shy at first, but once she saw her image on the back of the camera, she lit up from a place that was deep and sincere.
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Have You Had Your Colonic and Facial Today?
2008-02-25 22:30:00
This was so funny to me--I might not have thought it so amusing if it were a health spa or something similar, but it was just a tiny little office in Lemon Grove. I laughed so hard I got a headache.
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Who Says It Never Rains in Southern California
2008-02-23 06:26:00
Man, it's been raining a lot here. This is the second time I've lived in San Diego and I do not remembering it ever being this consistently rainy before. Global Warming? A fluke year? I don't know, but isn't SoCal known for not raining, there's even a song about it "seems it never rains in Southern California ". To be fair, the second half of the chorus is "But girl don't they warn ya, It pours, man it pours"I think it's all the rain that has me in my hermit-loves-to-read-books mode. Seriously, getting out of the house seems like such an incredible feat. Today, for instance, I cancelled my dentist appointment. No shocker there really. I'm notorious for canceling and rescheduling doctor's appointments at least a half a dozen times. Small anxiety issue of mine, which, oddly enough, I never even considered an "issue" of anxiety until I just typed it out. Anyway, I've read a handful of books lately and the one I just finished, The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey thro...
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Sorry Hillary, I'm Voting for a Man.
2008-02-21 06:43:00
Several weeks back I filled out an online questionnaire that matched my views to those of the political opponents. I didn't post the results because I really didn't feel like talking about it, mostly because at that time there were still so many candidates still in the game. The results matched my views with Hillary 's, who I never planned on voting for. I really couldn't put my finger on why, it was just something about her. It's not her hard as nails personality, that I kind of admire her for. I just couldn't figure it out well enough to write about it. Last night I read an article written by Marianne Williamson and I agree with her 100%. I finally found the words, albeit they're not mine, to explain what it was about Hillary that just didn't mesh with me::Feminism in the Age of Now"What! You're not voting for Hillary? But I thought you were such a feminist!"If I've heard it once, I've heard it a hundred times. So let me explain why I'm not voting with my vaginaâ...
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Unjustified Infertility
2008-02-20 06:59:00
I'm sitting here in bed where it's warm, quiet and calm. And all I can think about are my fears. I have a few, but the one I am overcoming at this present moment has to do with my laptop. At night, I like to sit in bed, working on my laptop on my lap, but the later it gets, the lower I tend to recline making the laptop rest somewhere between my thighs and ribcage. The bottom of the laptop gets a bit warm after a while and my fear is that whatever is happening to cause this laptop heat is frying my ovaries rendering me forever infertile. Maybe it's time to read a book.

President's Day Thoughts
2008-02-19 07:54:00
I've been a little bothered by something lately and it's getting the best of me. I am going to take this opportunity to vent.Okay. My husband is a great guy. He's sweet, he's funny, he's easy going. So he's no romantic, I mean, I know better than to expect a room full of lit candles and a home made dinner. It's just not going to happen. I will rarely receive a gushing emotional letter penned from the depth of his soul--I've received one, I might get another at some point in our lives, but I'm not counting on it. He hardly ever says the right thing when I'm crying, but that's mostly my fault because I cry all the time, so it takes him about ten minutes to figure out if it's the commercial I just saw or if something is definitely wrong.Still. I love this man. I know how lucky I am.The problem is, someone in his family, who is very close, also knows how lucky I am and makes it a point to tell me so, repeatedly. The first time I just gushed in agreement. "yes, I a...
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