2011 is drawing to close and it's that time of the year where many people reflect on the past year and make resolutions for the new year to come. I personally didn't ponder too much about the past year, although I have started on setting some New Years Resolution for 2012. I am going to do a post on resolutions after I finalized them shortly after the new year but first, I wanted to note my reflections on 2011:
Positive events/experiences/memories:
+discovery of blog world via reading/following and now starting my own
+awesome trip to New Orleans with great friends
+amazing week-long vacation with the boyfriend alone
+learning more about myself and working towards identifying my "passions" (thanks Crsie and Rob!)
+great culinary adventures with Daniel, August, and Amada being the most memorable
+unexpected promotion at work
Negative events/experiences/memories:
-unsuccessful attempt at CFA Level 2
-one of the most sedentary years thus far
-passing of my Grandma's sister/thought of losing loved ones
I'm sure this is not a complete list but these at the things that come to my mind at the moment - will revise as necessary.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
New Blog
I must be in a blogging mood today. My friends and I started a separate blog that will focus on our journey to fitness. I really hope this will be a good tool to help us reach our targets. Link is below, enjoy!
www.fitastic25.blogspot.com
www.fitastic25.blogspot.com
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Holiday Greetings
Greetings blog world! Long time no see :X I know, I've been very bad about keeping up with this. Although, I do read blogs nearly everyday...
In any case, the holiday season is here and I did quite a bit of shopping the past few weeks and days and wrapping presents was a fun activity I had with Mom...because she helped me wrap everything :) Although it made me realize that I had more gifts for friends than immediate family. Is that acceptable?
I wrote Holiday cards to a few people at my old firm to revive old relationships and to maintain my network. I mainly sent cards to those who came to my mind first and people I worked with directly on engagements:
Jerry
Maclar
Javi
John
Wally
Kathleen
Joe
Lauren
Patrick
I wanted to send cards to a few others but didn't know their employer/address! :(
Happy Holidays and hope this is a time where you continue to count your blessings and appreciate those you love and care dearly about!
Amy
In any case, the holiday season is here and I did quite a bit of shopping the past few weeks and days and wrapping presents was a fun activity I had with Mom...because she helped me wrap everything :) Although it made me realize that I had more gifts for friends than immediate family. Is that acceptable?
I wrote Holiday cards to a few people at my old firm to revive old relationships and to maintain my network. I mainly sent cards to those who came to my mind first and people I worked with directly on engagements:
Jerry
Maclar
Javi
John
Wally
Kathleen
Joe
Lauren
Patrick
I wanted to send cards to a few others but didn't know their employer/address! :(
Happy Holidays and hope this is a time where you continue to count your blessings and appreciate those you love and care dearly about!
Amy
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Sick with a dose of Quarter Life Crisis
So apparently, I suck at keeping up with a blog. I have yet to post anything that I wanted to (Cruise vacation and The Happiness Project Book)...maybe before the year is over? Ugh.
I've been sick the past 2 days with the flu or a terrible cold. And being miserable physically also makes me feel sick mentally - I can't help but question whether how I live my days is how I want to live my life. I've been struggling with this "quarter life crisis" feeling for probably 2 years now. I think it started when I finished my CPA. After completing the 4 part exam, I asked myself "OK, what's next?" I suppose I am too used to completing things by stages: from finishing each semester by semesters, to completing internships every summer, to completing exams (i.e. CPA). Reflecting on my 3rd year out of college and how I am progressing in my career, I find myself often wondering if this is it? Is this my destiny? Am I going to be doing this every day for the rest of my life? Can I do this? Where am I going? Am I satisfied if this is what I will be doing for the next 5, 10, 15 years? I really want the answer to be yes, but I am sad to admit, it is most likely no. I don't feel it. This is not me and not how I want to live.
I am trying to find my passion, something I love doing and hopefully would be able to turn into a career. Let's be serious. I need a paycheck. And a good one too given NYC living costs and my obligations in all directions, and my spending habits. I'm just afraid I'll never find it.
I am proud to say I will be attending a workshop in a few weeks, weekend of Nov 5 that a friend of a friend is hosting. I hope to get something out of it. For some reason, I am waiting on the day that it's going to hit me, like BAM, and that I'd figure it all out. But.....that doesn't seem promising. So I guess I will have to keep exploring and knocking on doors until I find it. I took a real estate salesperson course last year only to realize it's not really meant for me. Although I love and enjoy real estate, SELLING real estate is not my thing. I can't sell anything. I'm more of a buyer...you can probably convince me to buy anything. Anyway, I'm looking to sign up for a photography class to see if that sparks anything within me. Maybe I can be a photographer and make half a million dollars a year? Ha...wishful thinking :)
I've been sick the past 2 days with the flu or a terrible cold. And being miserable physically also makes me feel sick mentally - I can't help but question whether how I live my days is how I want to live my life. I've been struggling with this "quarter life crisis" feeling for probably 2 years now. I think it started when I finished my CPA. After completing the 4 part exam, I asked myself "OK, what's next?" I suppose I am too used to completing things by stages: from finishing each semester by semesters, to completing internships every summer, to completing exams (i.e. CPA). Reflecting on my 3rd year out of college and how I am progressing in my career, I find myself often wondering if this is it? Is this my destiny? Am I going to be doing this every day for the rest of my life? Can I do this? Where am I going? Am I satisfied if this is what I will be doing for the next 5, 10, 15 years? I really want the answer to be yes, but I am sad to admit, it is most likely no. I don't feel it. This is not me and not how I want to live.
I am trying to find my passion, something I love doing and hopefully would be able to turn into a career. Let's be serious. I need a paycheck. And a good one too given NYC living costs and my obligations in all directions, and my spending habits. I'm just afraid I'll never find it.
I am proud to say I will be attending a workshop in a few weeks, weekend of Nov 5 that a friend of a friend is hosting. I hope to get something out of it. For some reason, I am waiting on the day that it's going to hit me, like BAM, and that I'd figure it all out. But.....that doesn't seem promising. So I guess I will have to keep exploring and knocking on doors until I find it. I took a real estate salesperson course last year only to realize it's not really meant for me. Although I love and enjoy real estate, SELLING real estate is not my thing. I can't sell anything. I'm more of a buyer...you can probably convince me to buy anything. Anyway, I'm looking to sign up for a photography class to see if that sparks anything within me. Maybe I can be a photographer and make half a million dollars a year? Ha...wishful thinking :)
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Returning from Paradise
Hello New York! I could have gone a few more days without missing you too much :P
Andrew and I just came back today from our week long vacation (first real vacation alone!) from a trip around the Western Caribbean on the Allure of the Seas on Royal Caribbean cruise line. We visited Labadee, Haiti, Falmouth, Jamaica, and Cozumel, Mexico. It was so refreshing, relaxing, and fun - all key ingredients to a true and great vacation. I will post more on the vacation including itinerary and pictures!
On the plane ride back to NY today, I did decide to pick up where I last left off on a book I have been reading: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. I will comment on what I got out of the book and possibly thinking about starting my own happiness project since her book is so inspiring and refreshing.
I just wanted to pop in and make a quick post after coming back from vacation and feeling completely refreshed. I also had a few thinking moments on the plane back and wanted to quickly jot down all the things I want to share on the blog in the next few weeks. Stay tuned!
Andrew and I just came back today from our week long vacation (first real vacation alone!) from a trip around the Western Caribbean on the Allure of the Seas on Royal Caribbean cruise line. We visited Labadee, Haiti, Falmouth, Jamaica, and Cozumel, Mexico. It was so refreshing, relaxing, and fun - all key ingredients to a true and great vacation. I will post more on the vacation including itinerary and pictures!
On the plane ride back to NY today, I did decide to pick up where I last left off on a book I have been reading: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. I will comment on what I got out of the book and possibly thinking about starting my own happiness project since her book is so inspiring and refreshing.
I just wanted to pop in and make a quick post after coming back from vacation and feeling completely refreshed. I also had a few thinking moments on the plane back and wanted to quickly jot down all the things I want to share on the blog in the next few weeks. Stay tuned!
Monday, September 5, 2011
Hello Blog World
I've been wanting to start a blog for myself after being obsessed with following a few favorites. Let's see how committed I can get with this...
Labor Day Weekend I had quite a nice and relaxing weekend this labor day. I had originally wanted to get out of NYC for the weekend, badly actually, but all the last minute planning just didn't work out given everyone's schedule and budgets (including my own). There was no reason to force it so I ended up staying local which ended up being pretty sweet.
Friday evening My parents and I stopped by Janice's house on Long Island to visit after her surgery. I didn't realize how long it has been since I've been over but it was nice to see that she is doing well. Our families are so close - it's really been a lifetime friendship we've had with their family. I've known Simon and Janice for as long as I can remember! We use to shower together as little kids. Oh how I miss being young.
Saturday Girls Day Out with Josie. Josie, Linda and I had tried so hard to plan a small getaway for the weekend but it just didn't work out. Josie and I ended up meeting to hit up the beach for the unofficial last weekend of summer at Coney Island. We found a spot that was more secluded (and a lot cleaner) than the rest of Coney Island. It was our version of the Hamptons lol. We tried to catch a quick tan but not sure either of us got that much darker. Went to grab dessert at this Chinese dessert spot on Bath Ave near my house. Josie ordered this Durian dessert soup thing and while it was funky, it was SO good. I've been thinking about it ever since; I think I'm hooked. We went to get manis and pedis on Ave U - really liked the spot where she usually gets her nails done. They did a really good job for the price tag of $13 (on weekends too! - $18 after tip). Definitely would come back! We had a nice low key Viet dinner after (probably one of our favorite cuisines) and watched Rise of the Planet of the Apes at the UA after. What an unexpected fun day hanging out in good old Brooklyn with Josie <3.
Sunday I went to get my first Brazilian Wax at GoGreen Organic Spa on Broome Street. I realized how much I missed Andrew's old apartment on Broome after I saw some people move in when I passed by it on my way to the spa :(. Anyway, the wax was...defeinitely painful. I was sweating profusely in pain but it feels good to bare down there ;) TMI. I'm ready for the cruise now! Spent some time shopping with my mom around SOHO and had dinner on 86th with mom and pops. Gotta love spending time with my parents.
Monday My parents and my aunt went to Woodbury. Holy cow, it almost reminded me of Black Friday. It's too hard to shop with large crowds so I only ended up with a belt from RL. Great quality and great price - at least I didn't come home completely empty handed.
Work Tues-Fri then off to FLL with baby for our Cruise. So excited. Please let this 4 day work week be a breeze.
Amy
Labor Day Weekend I had quite a nice and relaxing weekend this labor day. I had originally wanted to get out of NYC for the weekend, badly actually, but all the last minute planning just didn't work out given everyone's schedule and budgets (including my own). There was no reason to force it so I ended up staying local which ended up being pretty sweet.
Friday evening My parents and I stopped by Janice's house on Long Island to visit after her surgery. I didn't realize how long it has been since I've been over but it was nice to see that she is doing well. Our families are so close - it's really been a lifetime friendship we've had with their family. I've known Simon and Janice for as long as I can remember! We use to shower together as little kids. Oh how I miss being young.
Saturday Girls Day Out with Josie. Josie, Linda and I had tried so hard to plan a small getaway for the weekend but it just didn't work out. Josie and I ended up meeting to hit up the beach for the unofficial last weekend of summer at Coney Island. We found a spot that was more secluded (and a lot cleaner) than the rest of Coney Island. It was our version of the Hamptons lol. We tried to catch a quick tan but not sure either of us got that much darker. Went to grab dessert at this Chinese dessert spot on Bath Ave near my house. Josie ordered this Durian dessert soup thing and while it was funky, it was SO good. I've been thinking about it ever since; I think I'm hooked. We went to get manis and pedis on Ave U - really liked the spot where she usually gets her nails done. They did a really good job for the price tag of $13 (on weekends too! - $18 after tip). Definitely would come back! We had a nice low key Viet dinner after (probably one of our favorite cuisines) and watched Rise of the Planet of the Apes at the UA after. What an unexpected fun day hanging out in good old Brooklyn with Josie <3.
Sunday I went to get my first Brazilian Wax at GoGreen Organic Spa on Broome Street. I realized how much I missed Andrew's old apartment on Broome after I saw some people move in when I passed by it on my way to the spa :(. Anyway, the wax was...defeinitely painful. I was sweating profusely in pain but it feels good to bare down there ;) TMI. I'm ready for the cruise now! Spent some time shopping with my mom around SOHO and had dinner on 86th with mom and pops. Gotta love spending time with my parents.
Monday My parents and my aunt went to Woodbury. Holy cow, it almost reminded me of Black Friday. It's too hard to shop with large crowds so I only ended up with a belt from RL. Great quality and great price - at least I didn't come home completely empty handed.
Work Tues-Fri then off to FLL with baby for our Cruise. So excited. Please let this 4 day work week be a breeze.
Amy
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