Growing Up

I really miss the days when I was kid and not have to worry about anything. Go out and play and enjoy a carefree life.


As we get older, we start to realize that life is a journey.  We have our our ups and downs in life.  Each year we gain a new perspective on life.  Sometimes, I wonder if the decisions I made in the past, were good decisions.  I had quit my accounting job to pursue a part-time contracting job with NASA as a Web Content Coordinator.  To tell you the truth, I had such a blast working there and definitely enjoyed the work environment.  It was a totally new experience to what I was use to at my old job.  The people there were really chill and so sincere.  Everyone had their own job title and that was what they did.  Unlike, my past jobs, where I had multiple titles and doing everyone's work.  Since, this was a part-time position, it gave me the chance to pursue photography.  I'm really grateful to have Chris by my side because he has been really supportive with the decisions I've made in life.  Recently, my contracting job had ended, and now I am back on the job hunt. 

I take it as a learning experience and I had the best 2 1/2 years of my career there~!  I really am going to miss that place.  Things have been picking up lately with the photography business, so I'm really greatful for that.  However, I'm still going to keep job searching because I want a steady income.  

The past is the past and we must move on because dwealing on the past won't get you anywhere.

Happy Birthday Alex!

Random Instances

The power of social networks.  Alex, aka as Roadlesstaken is Mr. Popular on Xanga ^_^ One day we randomly commented on each other's Xanga and I thought he looked very familiar~!  Turns out Alex and I went to the same college and had the same class together, but we never talked to one another.  Yesterday, my husband and best friend were in the College Park area car shopping and decided to hit up Ten Ren for a quick bite.  I see an Asian guy come through the door and said to myself... "OMG, that guy looks very familiar!"  Turns out it was Alex!  The first thing that came through my mind was... that's Roadlesstaken! HAHA... I almost said "hi Roadlesstaken!"  Then I realized how awkward that would have been.  It took me a while to register the Xanga s/n to a real name =P  Out of all the places and days, I run into Alex at Ten Ren ^_^  I usually never hang out in the College Park area... talk about timing ^_^  It's great to finally have met him and actually say hi in person =D  I hope you will have a great fun-filled birthday Alex!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Long Time!

Wow!  I have not been on Xanga for over a year >_<  It's a new year, so I figure I should drop by and see how everyone is doing.  I hope everyone is having a great New Year! 

I can't believe everyone is leaving or has left Xanga.  Looks like Facebook is taking over ^_^  I can't forget about Xanga because this is where I networked and met a lot of amazing people~! 

I didn't notice until I was going through my photos, that I've been traveling a lot.  I'm grateful to be able to travel all around the world and experience the lifestyle in different countries.  I don't want to overkill with photos on Xanga, so if you're interested, feel free to check out the places I've been to recently:

• Paris, France
• Santa Monica, CA
• Fuzhou, China

2010 was an interesting year... I had my ups and downs.  I'm grateful that my hubby Chris was understanding for the decisions I've made in my life.  Without Chris, I don't think I would be able to run my own photography business.  Around February of 2010, Chris and I decided it was time to start our own business.  Things started off slow, but then things started to pick up and we were grateful for the wonderful clients that gave us the opportunity to photograph their wedding, portraits and events. We hope 2011 will be better~!  

2010, didn't end too well for me, but I have to keep my head up and be strong.  After 2 & 1/2 years as a contractor for NASA, the contract had ended Dec 1, 2010, which left me with no job   Then my grandmother in Fuzhou, China had a stroke.  With the contract ending, it gave me the opportunity to see my grandmother without having to worry about taking off days or use my vacation hours.  Now it's back to reality and time to start job hunting >_<

After coming back from my trip to China, my best buddy had created a fantastic fun filled event for me to look forward to! ♥  We went to the National Harbor to check out the ICE! Exhibit, which was created by a dozen of artisans from Harbin, China. I've always wanted to check this out! They were migrated to the D.C. area to create amazing ice sculptures from 2 million pounds of ice~! They worked long hours in the freezing temperature to create these amazing sculptures! Hope you’ll enjoy the pictures