Moving Up

Woke up at 6:58 and got ready for work. Pushed myself to get ready in the quickness because I planned to walk to work! Talk about spare the air, huh? Once I stepped outside and felt the freshness of the morning I knew my walk would be a breeze (no pun intended). Got to work 3 minutes late but I was still earlier than everyone else =]

Work went by fast... too fast. Went to Trail's Diner for Ginette's mommy's birthday. It was a nice surprise for Monique - she became teary eyed at first sight of everyone who was present to wish her a Happy Birthday. Cute cute! Food was eh. Got back to the office and finished up the last of my work while helping Andrea learn her assigned tasks. A friend of hers came over twice to visit. Gay. He came over just to comment on my hair. "I really like your hair. ::smile::" Ahh... no more about my rats nest. I'll have it back in no time. Around 4:15 when Janet was on her way out she came over and gave me a huge hug. "Brandon, you know I gon' miss you. You always got my back!" I love her. The sweetest lady. It's ok J, I'll come visit you on my off time! Tried my best to get my supplies, pictures and everything else packed away for easy transport come tomorrow. It's gonna be different. A lot different.

Big thanks to the staff in Cash Control, Paa and Merrie-Lee. You all were truly the ones who motivated me to wake up each day (albeit late sometimes) and come to work. I thoroughly enjoyed working and playing with you all and I will do my best to keep in touch! To sum it up - bittersweet <3.

//editThe Aftermath

驕傲遊行

First time going. Nothing special. Pee pees, boobies and the like. Funny smells. Port-a pottys. Plenty of cougars but to my dismay no lions =/ Rainbow everywhere. Next year... who knows???

Sigh

9:01 AM. Nikki calls me asking if I want to go to Napa with her, Julie and a bunch of other FOBs. Even though I think I said yes the night before, I politely declined because I just wanted my sleep. The weekend, as for many, is the only time to catch up on the zZZzzzZZ's. Jim leaves not too long afterwards to go back to SF, only to return minutes later with a bag in his hands. Of course, how could I forget? We both cheese, thank you <3.

Waited around aimlessly until Hollis woke up. Ate a combined breakfast and lunch at B&B in Davis and headed out to the Bay soon after. Upon arrival the first thing I did was look at the temperature gauge in Lany's car. 80 degrees. Phew, I will survive. Walked our way through the streets of Chinatown to meet up with Mui Mui and her sister. She wasted no time in expressing her desire for ice cream so we headed to Kowloon Tong for tong sui and the like (my fav btw =]). Similar to those in HK, this place serves small "teatime" snacks and a plethora of Chinese desserts. I wasn't feeling adventurous so I stuck to my usuals - pan fried noodles with XO sauce and steamed milk pudding. So predictable, I know.

Kevin and I then went to SF Centre to kill time until Hollis and Lany picked us up. The streets of Downtown were filled with family everywhere I looked. Even more were to be found inside the shopping plaza. This was the weekend though.

Lany recommended we go to Sotto Mare for dinner. It was a small Italian restaurant located on Green Street that is well known for their fresh seafood. The owner himself was there and he was very personable to say the least. He treated all of us to a glass of wine (albeit some declined because they were underage), giving us the impression that hospitability was his main priority. Food was good and what I expected. We ordered fresh oysters, clam chowder, mixed seafood cioppino and linguine with salmon. Everything except for the bread met my standards. Satisfaction.

Castro. Ehh..umm... nothing much to see. Oo a fight broke out amongst 5-6 guys as we were passing by. I stop out of pure boredom to see the show and right as the cops pin them down Lany yanks my arm - a signal it's time to go. Indecisiveness ensues. Stay or leave? ...leave =/

Made It

After logging in to my computer at work this morning, my first e-mail for Friday June 26, 2009 was from my Auntie Polly. She sends the family articles and updates every now and then but this one in particular resonated with me. In a nutshell, it gives the reader tips on how to maintain a positive outlook on life and ultimately, how to live happily.

Here it is for your viewing pleasure: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/four-life-strategies-to-make-you-happier?pa. Good looking out Auntie Polly!

Work was blah as usual. The only things I look forward to these days are the constant e-mails, trips to the 3rd floor restroom (lighting is better and I have a slimmer chance of running into people I work with) and of course, lunchtime! Things are changing around the workplace. Boss got promoted. Co-worker leaving. New student. Furlough days increased to 3. And of course... I'm leaving =/ It's better for me though - fresh start, added experience and better pay. Can't argue with that, huh?

I got my retirement package in the mail today. Man do I feel old.

Have Head, No Tail - 有頭冇尾

This blog, being the first one and all, is probably not all that I'd want it to be. It's just something to get my feet wet if you will. I normally don't write whatever comes to mind. That's what this blog is for. A chance for me to express my feelings, share my thoughts and reflect on the day's events. Here goes nothing.

Today went by fast I must say. In between the trip to the post office with Merrie, lunch with Jim and the popsicle break with Paa, I managed to complete most of the work that had piled up from previous days. Working in accounting is getting more and more monotonous. It's possible my anticipation for my actual SSA job to start next Wednesday has slowly crept its way upon me. I have senoiritis (work edition) if you will. The first of the month will be here before you know it though. I will manage until then =]

My cousin and wife returned from Italy today only to find their South Land Park home "trashed". This caused disruption in the otherwise normal family life here at home but hopefully it shall all come to rest soon. It's a long story and not worth telling so I'll leave it at that. Sorry Nick and Marisa for the pain and heartache we caused you, esp after having come back from your trip. A learning experience at its best.

On another note, an old friend and I have rekindled our past friendship and set aside our differences. We promised each other never to let anything like this happen again. Let's hope so. *fingers crossed*

Almost 1. Bed time. 5 hours and 45 minutes. That's enough to carry me throughout the day tomorrow... just gotta take it easy. 早唞各位.