#23 Eat a balanced breakfast every day for a month

And so I actually did... And I gotta tell ya... It wasn't easy. Mostly because of the fact that it takes time to prep and then cook, not only that but to keep even the simplest of ingredients stocked takes effort and money. But regardless I'm hoping that I will continue this good habit even the immediate goal has been accomplished.



Most of my breakfasts consisted of bran cereal topped with berries (either strawberries or raspberries) with milk, some kind of fruit, toast with strawberry jam, and egg for protein, and orange juice as a source of calcium for I am lactose intolerant. On busy days I would just eat a boiled egg (usually I had a couple already made for busy days), piece of toast w/ strawberry jam, strawberry yogurt, and gulp down a glass of OJ. On some days when I had more time to cook, I would either make blueberry pancakes, or a chicken with red, yellow, and green bell peppers and onion omelet... or if I was hungry then both (LOL)

Anywho, I feel so blessed coming from awesome parents that know how to cook =)

#87 Hug Mom

Now, normally, this is something people don't have to think about doing, they just do it on an almost regular basis (given that they're in the same vicinity as their mom). But coming from a formal Asian family, there aren't many "I love you"'s being said, if that, any contact with each other whether it be a hand shake or a hug. I think the generation gap is especially a bit wider in my brother and my case from my parents because they are from Japan, and my brother and I grew up here, which makes us first generation American. So we grew up around friends with affectionate families, that shared their affections with us (i.e. hugs, kisses, being tucked in at sleep overs). Mind you, it always felt a lil weird for me, but for the most part, I figured it was what most American families do.

Quick story: I used to be friends with these triplets in which I would go and sleep over almost every weekend, back in grade school. And every time, their mother would come in and tuck us in, and give us a kiss on the forehead and then say "good night, don't let the bed bugs bite." Used to scare the bejeezus outta me, and I'd lay there awake for a while, waiting for a swarm of bugs to come nibble at me. For a while, I never asked anyone what that phrase really meant, cuz I had my pride and always acted like I knew what everything was. "I'm White. I know all White things" kinda attitude. Finally, I asked one of my triplet friends, and she kindly explained to me that it was just a saying, and to not take it literally. From then on, I slept fine at their place.

So all in all, this pic is something I will cherish, and I will be giving my mom more hugs in the future. She usually gets weirded out, and rolls her eyes at me, saying "you're so needy, don't touch me." But look how happy she looks in this pic! (despite I grabbed her and forced her to stand still to take a pic with me lol) Mom, you know you love it ;p Mommy love is like no other! Always give ur momma a hug - you'll never know when it'll be the last...

#48 Attend a Soccer Game

Back in December, I bought club seats for the opening home game of the LA Galaxy as a Christmas present for a friend. Almost thought we weren't gonna make the game, but we did, and it turned out to be pretty good game. Their opponent was DC United, and by half time, DC was up 1-0. In the 2nd half, Galaxy tied, then DC scored a beautiful 2nd shot. Then, in the 85th minute, Galaxy tied up the game, 2-2. Pretty exciting. I think Mirza bonded with the ol man next us over the Galaxy's performance in the 2nd half, hahaha.

And now that I've given my sporty spectator's review of the game, here's my ditzy girly review: first off, I noticed that the stadium isn't as big as when you watch the games on FSC. But then again, everything and everyone looks bigger on TV... But it was great being there in person. And I can see why it'd be a great venue to host concerts in the summer. Coldplay will be playing there, as well as Dave Matthews and I am bummed I will not be attending either. (I did get Coldplay tix at the Irvine Amphitheatre tho! yesss!! ahem, excuse me, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre...) Hopefully I will be attending more soccer events as well as concerts there in the future...

Next, I'd like to point out my observation that DC United has hotter players than Galaxy. Unfortunately for them, but fortunately for me, Patterson and McTavish collided into each other at one point in the game, coming off the field for medical attention. Why that is a good thing for me: blood = taking off of the /jersey shirt. Prolly one of the highlights of the experience next to watching Galaxy score goals. But sorry Galaxy, you've downgraded in many aspects since Beckham ran off to play with Italy for a while. I've gotta say, I think soccer players are by far, the hottest type of athletes out there. Yes, I tend to have a thing for basketball players, but the height thing can be an issue sometimes given that I am vertically challenged with a 5'1" cap. So any of you soccer players, hollaaaaa! hahaha, jk ;p ... sort of...

On to the next goal to accomplish!

#24 Walk 10,000 steps in one day

I actaully accomplished this a while back, but had a hard time uploading the pic -

Anywho, the pic is boring, but if you look carefully, it'll say, 10, 115 on March 3rd. I suck at using my new phone for a camera - bare with me.

I never knew how not-so-easy it is to walk 10k steps in one day. Paulo Coelho and my mother do it, so I figured I just needed to go on a semi-long walk, and I was good. Noooo. That day, I ran with my friend, Ashelyn, for a good 5 or 6 miles, AND worked that evening. After that experience, I think I'm good with the usual 3k steps-a-day goal... haha!

More interestin posts to come... hopefully...

#17 Buy a Sofa

So the day finally came! And it came early! Originally I wasn't supposed to get my sofa that I ordered til the end of this month, but I was lucky =)

I miscalculated tho, the dimensions, so it's a bit big for what I'm used to, but I. LOVE. IT! And the boys seems to really like it, so it's all good... Seems, though, and this has struck quite the "rearranging" bug in me, and so a lot of changes to the apt is hopefully to come... Thinkin of transforming the dining area into a work space... never used the dining table, so I figured, why not just sell it or give it away and move my ever growing work space??? This will take a while to set up, but I'm looking forward to it...

Is it sad that I'm so "Monica Gellar" about all this organizing??? Lateral file cabinets in mocha cherry with color coordinated file folders here we come!!! Oooh! Ima go to Target and get me some expandable file folders for my bigger files... NOT the ones where u stick a piece of cardboard to expand, but the expandable POCKET kind! ... k ima stop before I get outta control here =p I think only Elina gets me on this one... even then I dont' think she completely shares my "passion" for organization... haha

Once I get this place in order, ima have a BBQ - so come on ova!

#95.Take care of cell phone ticket...

So... ya, a few hundred dollas later, I'm free of charges on my driver's license. Not sure about my record tho...

Nevermind the fact that for a very brief period, my driver's license was being "suspended" and there apparently was a crisp new "warrent" out with my name on it... over a stupid (*cough*overdue*cough*) "talking on a cell phone while driving" ticket, in which was bestowed upon me 4 houses down from Ari's house... I"m not going to go into detail on all the traveling and puppy-dog-eying I had to pull off today, and the amont of money I had to shell out - I'm just happy that I got out of the max penalty costs and walked away with no community service and just a "There's reason this law was passed miss, hand off ur phone to someone next time" mini lecture... Phew!

A lesson learned: Don't talk for more than 10 seconds - an ocifer of the law might see you! or... remember to wear my ear piece... which I would if I'd just remember to charge it... geez

101 Goals in 1001 Days

Okay Martin, you can put 1 for 5 for one of your goals.

Over dinner with Martin and Ari one night, Martin was telling me of this "101 goals in 1001 days" thing, and I thought it was pretty interesting. And motivating. And I need a boost for my motivation to get goin, cuz lately I've been a-slackin...

This would officially be #1"Make the List" because by golly it was quite a task just to create the list! Yes, Martin, I did copy-cat you on this one. The list started out with big goals, full of meaning, and not easily achieved. Then as I got to number twenty something, I realized that I would be lucky if I even got to 50. So I've mixed it up a bit, with the big goals and little goals, and have compiled what I have below. I look forward going on this "journey of many journeys" with you guys... all two of you as of today... maybe that number will change eventually. We shall see...

1. Make THE list
2. Release a single on itunes
3. Get a website up
4. Stay single for @ least 6 months (lookin forward to this one actually)
5. Watch a movie by myself (in a theater)
6.Pay off debt to parents
7. Pay off Credit card debts
8. Visit family in Japan
9. Transfer to University
10. Go eat @ Nobu in LA
11. Keep a 3-times-a-week work out regimen for @ least 3 months
12. Visit Monterey Bay Aquarium
13. Adopt a dog
14. Read "The Secret"
15. Take up a self-defense class
16. Take a philosophy class
17. Buy a sofa
18. Set up my own recording equip
19. volunteer @ a charity
20. Collaborate w/ a rapper & release
21. Perform an entire dance routine
22. Shoot a music video
23. Eat a balanced breakfast everyday for a month
24. WAlk 10,000 steps in one day
25. Go VIP @ a club =p
26. Attend the NAMM show
27. Take a snap shot w/ Jason Mraz
28. Grow my own little garden
29. Get Negra a cat tree
30. Collaborate w/ a male model in a photoshoot
31. Travel to Europe
32. Eat @ Crepe's A-Go-Go
33. Produce my own song
34. Become a Big Sister
35. Attend a U2 concert
36. Get a massage (never got one before!)
37. Learn to tango & perform a routine
38. Go to a spa (never been 2 one)
39. Attend SXSW
40. Go to New York City!
41. Go on an actual "date" (whatever that really means)
42. Sing a song w/ Ernie Halter
43. Go an entire day without apologizing
44. Sing karaoke in Tokyo
45. Go to Bosnia/attend Mirza's Wedding
46. See the Mayan ruins in Mexico
47. Sing the National Anthem at a professional sport game
48. Attend a soccer game
49. Go on a trip to the Caribbean
50. Perform a live show
51. Watch the sun come up, from a mountain view
52. Write an up-beat track
53. Join MTAC
54. Get swept off my feet on a dance floor
55. Belt out "You Make Me Feel" in the shower
56. Have a picnic on the hood of a car
57. Snowboard down a slope with no help
58. Go back packing in Asia
59. Record a Latin-influenced track
60. Collaborate with another singer
61. Be able to do the splits
62. Attend either a Lakers or Celtics game
63. Go to Lake Tahoe
64. Kiss in the rain
65. Go to Hawaii
66. Walk the entire Freedom Trail in Boston
67. Invest in a digital piano
68. Set up my Quickbooks
69. Go to the beach
70. Go fishing with dad
71. Go see a show hosted by Conan O' Brien
72. Wear a skirt out
73. Crochet/knit a blanket
74. Release an album
75. Do a pin-up photoshoot
76. Bust of in my undies in my bedroom w/ a hairbrush for a mic
77. Visit with Michaela
78. Build a Jenny-sized Snowman =)
79. Go to the shooting range with Kurisu
80. Go visit my peeps in San Fran
81. Grow my hair out
82. Go outdoor rock climbing
83. Read every Paulo Coelho Bok
84. read a Kazuo Ishiguro book
85. Give copies of the Alchemist to my piano students
86. Quit the restaurant
87. Hug mom
88. Hug dad
89. Go out to visit cousin Tina
90. Go to Disneyland
91. Post a video on youtube.com
92. Drink a soda out of a can while walking
93. Get medical insurance
94. Get straight A's one semester
95. Take care of cell phone ticket...
96. Get a Tivo
97. Get a karaoke game =p
98. Survive one walk with mom
99. Attend a Sara Bareilles show
100. Go to the Wild Animal Park in San Diego
101. Go an entire day with no cell phone

That last one may be toughie.... =)