Looks like a Gossip Girl Pic.

Just burned my tongue on super hot tea.  Bumza.  BLAH.  Yesterday I went to the FIDM Alumni Dinner with my friend, it was off the hook!!  There were about 200 alumnis and staff, mostly clad in black and cocktail dresses.  I find that even now, it’s hard to be fully myself on a blog just because everyone can see it!  Even so- I will continue with this.  The event was located in London Hotel in West Hollywood- do not trust the parking people next to the Hotel.  We found a lot where you could park for 10 bucks, what a deal (with much sarcasm).  The man parked my car as if he was high on coffee, swerving like he was about to crash my car.  I then saw him oh so carefully parking the Mercedez…ah the inequality of this world.  As I walk to my car, I noticed that the rear was comfortable lodged against a tree trunk.  What is a tree trunk doing in a parking lot anyways?

To my relief, nothing damaged.

The highlight?  Socializing with other FIDM alumni- it’s so rewarding to see others achieve their dreams, their passions!  For me, I’m still working it out, but life is a journey right?  It’s a fun journey and everyday I’m living it to the fullest.  Everyone- I heart Olivia Ong, she is an amazing Bossa Nova singer.  Her voice is smooth as the best coffee on earth and it brings you literally to a small homey house in Italy, coffee in hand, nice couch, and a good book or journal.  “In another words, please be true~~~”.

The other day my classmate said to me “you know all the good websites!  Tell me more!!”.  I had told her about where I got my business cards printed and how affordable it was compared to vistaprint.com.  Because everyone goes there, everyone thinks it is is cheaper.  WRONG.  I go to Gotprint.com, based in Burbank.  Though I had a tough time trying to make my Illustrator file dimensions match with the criteria, my beautiful business cards came in less than a week, shiny and perfect.

I am a hyper- maniac about researching the best sources, the best sites, the best deals…and I love simply surfing the net.  Thus, I have decided to post all my “secret and coveted” websites to the right, such as my beloved fashion internship sites.  What is good cake without sharing it right?  Remember to mention me, not promising any discounts…but maybe just for the sake of networking right?

Lately I have been obssessed with wedding and event planning.  Here are some of the traits that Opportunities in Event Planning Career

• willingness to work a flexible schedule with long hours
• experience in delegating
• negotiating skills (I will be taking a class on that next quarter, plus I’m reading a book called Women Don’t Ask– outlining how women earn less because they don’t think to ask for a promotion or raise.  Innately women are more nurturing, so they avoid asking to avoid competition or hurting others.  I have discovered though, sometimes you earn respect by asking for it.  I’ve learned that when I get compensated for my work, I will put 110% into it- it will be the BEST of me.  Not because I’m greedy, but because this is the work world, not time to be Asian)
• verbal and written communication skills
• multi- tasking
• self- starter
• good problem solver
• budget/ time management skills
• people person- relational and customer service oriented

A short update on my life– November and December is crazy season.  I have two weddings to play cello and piano for before December ends (one this coming Saturday actually).  Thank Jesus for Veteran’s Day, though I must say, everyone takes Veterans for granted (me included).  I am starting to love my freelance work at The Sewing Studio, I HEART interacting with the students- maybe because we all love fashion and FIDM.  I feel more at ease, more myself, more comfortable simply helping people, answering questions.  I am so passionate about helping people find their hearts’ passions.  I will be counseling youth at a youth retreat December 27-30, may God grant me loads of strength and patience (something tells me I will be tried).  Oh yes and my Japanese friend is coming over for Thanksgiving Break (must clean my room).  Oh yes and my beloved Taiwanese friend is also moving to America in December.

Hopefully I can find a steady part time marketing/ event job in the Spring.  Otherwise, living life to the fullest 🙂