Holy crap, 26!

Happy birthday to all the February kids! I still can't believe that I'm 26 now, where did the time go? I'll admit, I had to mathematically figure out how old I was turning. Sad, isn't it? Wey decided to bring back PSW this year, but with a dress code. I'm always brainstorming ideas with Emmy. Wey happened to like the black and white idea. I went over earlier to help prep and cook for the dinner. At one point, both M and Wey had to leave so the house was alone to Kevin and me. What one main dish were we left in charge to cook? The macaroni and cheese - couldn't have picked two better people do to so. Kevin who's now lactose intolerant and I, who wants to hurl from the smell of it. Luckily, I was able to persuade Mrs. Wang into tasting it for me. Oh yeah, also since Wey wasn't there, I had some fun with his knife grinding thing. I have this urge to wear this full black leather set and pose with a giant katana. Looks like that'll be as close as it gets.

For the most part, people followed the dress code. Though, the early birds were a little off in their pant choices but I forgive them. I had made these cute black & white cupcakes, I think the best ones were the ones that were meant to look like Hostess ones. The food and company were great, lots of laughs and silliness. There were so many pictures but I have to censor a lot of them, so I really can't post most of them now.

A few of them had a grape contest, seeing how many they could shove into their mouths. Kevin was the champion, such a proud moment! Things got a bit messy when it came to cake time. Wey decided to dab some on my face so I did the same thing right back to him. Then baaam - Wey puts the whipped cream up my nose! So attractive. At some point, the SoCo and my craziness kicked in and I must have been a motor mouth. I can't even remember most of what I was saying. But I do recall a lot of laughing so at least I was entertaining, that's all that counts.

The only one bad thing from this weekend? I left my poor hairbrush at Wey's. Oh, it's a big deal, it's not only a hairbrush but my trusty microphone.



Emmy (such a gorgeous dress - she's my gift), me, and Steph (how cute is she, love the stockings!). The girls showing what the cheesey fob pose is!



Kevin got me the cutest iSkin and matching earphones for my nano! The lime green and hot pink is so hot! Actually, he had a green theme going on with my gifts. I also got two really cute jackets/tops that were a nice shade of green as well. Plus, a fun huge flower ring too. Totally oooonagi with Emmy. Apparently around the time when I bought Bastardino (the green dog - who looks like Cinny because of the teeth), she had gotten me the pink Polpettina. Now the two can be together! I also got pink tulips from both of my loves. Double bunches of loving!



I got Cinnamon another toy Friday night. He's always eyeing my BeBe and ReRe but I never let him have them because they're "special". So now he has his own lamb, CeCe!

Hardcover beating

I am officially an idiot.

You know how you're always warned to not run with scissors? Well, no one ever told me to not run with a hardcover text. I had the text in my hand and I decided to chase Cinny around upstairs. He loves being chased and then chasing you. At times, I don't even know who's chasing who anymore. I had the text sticking straight out near my stomach (I don't know why I chose to hold it that way) and I basically ran into the wall. The book slammed into the wall, bounced back hard into my side, and ripped some skin off.

Man, did it hurt like a mofo. I'm still replaying what happened in my head and I can't help but cringe in embarrassment.

So new lesson learned: just don't run with anything in your hand.

Happy year of the pig

What a busy weekend it has been! I tried out this Bulgarian restaurant with Jess, which honestly was overpriced and not worth it at all. I ordered the shish kebobs, because I was told they were authentic and tasted awesome. I wish I had brought my camera because the way it was presented was ridiculous. I don't even know if I can explain it in words but I'll try. Picture it has a huge stand or coat rack type of thing. The top has two hooks that resemble the letter "M" and from one of those hooks, they dangled the shish kabob. Then going down the pole, there were two wire-nest looking things - one to hold a bowl of rice and the other held some yogurt sauce. Then the bottom of the stand was a metal plate to slide the meat onto. Oh man, this is sounding like some freaky porn. When the waiter brought it out, everyone was staring. All I kept thinking was, "please don't be mine!" It was actually kind of scary having the pointed end of the kebob dangling over your head and oh yes, it did drop its goodies on its own at times.

Since we still had some time, we went to get gelato. It was so good, as always. There was a overly excited guy working, but more power to him for loving his job. That's the right kind of attitude to have! He also gave us ginormous servings. Afterwards, we went to watch Music and Lyrics. It was cute, there's something about Hugh Grant.

I had a slight mishap for the start of the New Year. Saturday night, we were having dinner at Emily's house. Since dinner was going to be so late, I decided to steam some fa-go to hold myself over for the time being. It couldn't have steamed for more than 5 minutes when I heard the fire alarm screeching like crazy. I realized it was the one from the laundry room so I grab a chair and a magazine, fanning away. The alarm was still going off so I fanned even harder when out of nowhere, I feel glass fall over me, onto the ground, and bouncing back up at me. I was dazed and couldn't figure out where the glass came from! Finally, I realized that I had swung the magazine too far back and knocked the glass light cover off! Luckily, the big glass piece fell right onto the ground instead of my head. I have minor scratches, but nothing big, they're more like paper cuts.

The dinner was yummy and I definitely ate way too much. During dinner, Matt tried to tell me a joke but it didn't quite work out:

(M): Knock knock.
(S): Who's there?
(M): The interrupting cow.
(S): The interrupting cow, who?
(M): Mooooo.

Apparently, Matt forgot how quickly I talked so he never got a chance to interrupt me with the moo. He realized I was definitely the wrong subject for that joke. I felt bad so I told him to do it again and I spoke very slowly and then proceeded to laugh my head off when he did.

Sunday was going to be the dinner held at our house. Kevin and I decided to go snowboarding before the dinner at night. I tried out my own directions and they actually worked out better. It was so incredibly crowded there, er duh, it being a holiday and all. But luckily, they had all the mountains opened so that helped disperse the people a bit. Since I was going to go all balls to the wall, we didn't even bother to wait on the bunny slope lift, we just went straight to the trails. It was snowing on and off, but it was pretty cool to be boarding at the same time. It definitely made it harder though, and a lot colder. I really need to cover up my face next time cause Kevin said it was crazy red from the wind. There were definitely a bunch of inconsiderate people out on the trails - people who would just chill in the middle of the trail, and others that were just plowing people down. I had a big tumble when I collided with this guy. It was both of our faults since we turned into each other at the same time. I probably could've gotten away without falling but he grabbed and held my hand and yanked me down with him. I don't know why he did that, maybe he thought he could throw me ahead? It was only when I got home did I realize that his board left me a nasty bruise on my shin. We went on the trail 5 times, extremely exhausting but I had a kick ass time!

The drive home always sucks. All I wanted to do was shower and relax. It's not fun driving when you're sore and your bum is starting to numb. Once I got back home, got all nice and clean, did the laundry, caught up on our shows, and put Cinnamon is his new New Year outfit. He had it for a while but he was forbidden to wear it until now. The dinner was delicious and luckily, most of it was killed off so I wouldn't have to have leftovers for a week. We got bunches of phone calls from family in HK and I spoke to my cousin Boris for the first time. Yes, Boris - I don't know why they named him that but maybe it's cool over there. My aunt 5 will be having a baby girl soon so I told them that it'd be hilarious if they named her Natasha. Okay, probably just hilarious for me and I know it's wrong, I told them I was only joking. I heard my Uncle 5 tell his son to speak to me in English. He tells me "Happy New Year! How are you?" in English. Then he snubs me, oh yeah, I got snubbed by a 4 year old. He asks me in Cantonese, "You don't know how to speak Chineseeeee, maaaaaa?" (The snubbing comes in when he has to raise his pitch in the last word and stretch it out). I just laughed and pretended I really couldn't.



Cinny in his new outfit! Gung Hay Fat Choy, he says! I love how they have the little buttons going down the back. He's pouting because he's sad that the year of the dog is pushed over by a pig.



Cinnamon gets lucky money too, it's more like cookie money for him. Though it's probably going to go towards clothing or something.

Happy hearts day



I'm not really into Vday but for everyone else that's got plans for a muy romantico evening, have a great time and drive safely! The roads are so icy, I really hope people get their flowers delivered.

Granted that I don't like the whole $50 roses, jewelry, crazy expensive gifts idea - I still partake in the whole card and giving each other something very small/cute. I always gave Kevin a pair of Vday boxers but I'll admit, I stopped doing it for the past 2 years while going to school. But I'm restarting it again this year.

Last night, when I came back from an early Chinese new year dinner, I noticed a bag hanging on the door. I peered in and saw the handwriting on the card and knew immediately that Kevin had dropped it off. What did he give me? A box of cupcakes!! I swear, those 6 little babies brought the hugest smile to my face and helped cheer me up. They're all varied - chocolate with vanilla icing, chocolate with chocolate icing, vanilla with vanilla icing, vanilla with chocolate icing, red velvet with cream cheese icing, and chocolate with peanut butter icing.

Honestly, I feel kind of spoiled with this gift. It's more than just cupcakes: He knew that I wouldn't want him driving over today in this kind of weather because it worries me, so he did it last night. He thought about what he was going to get me instead of buying whatever overpriced item they have blasting in stores. He knew not to make me uncomfortable by going overboard. Oh there's a whole bunch of other stuff but I don't want to make anyone hurl from the sappiness.

Money doesn't show love. But it can buy cupcakes. Love and mieee you!


C-dawg wants to wish everyone a happy valentine's day! Doesn't he look like quite the gentleman?

Rock stars

This past weekend was awesome! I watched Catch and Release, surprisingly it was much better than I had anticipated. There were some things in there that I didn't buy, but whatever, it's a movie. On Saturday, it was karaoke time! I had a great time, there were so many songs that I didn't get a chance to sing but I am so going to do it again. When we first got there, the room was freezing and I asked if the heat could be turned on. Those who know me, should know that I get hot really easily so it must have been that cold to bother me. Within the hour, the room became like a sauna!

We all sang a good mixture of music. Any type, someone did it. Of course, whenever there was a song that no one knew, we'd know it was something Zach picked out. At times, there were weird songs that popped up and no one would fess up to it. Sure, someone could have typed in the wrong number but I doubt it happened that many times. Some of the songs came with videos, I swear so many of them were like soft porn - it was hard to pay attention to the words!

M and I were stoked to rock out to Rick Astley (good old RU days), but only to find out that we only knew the chorus and couldn't do the whole song justice. Jokingly, Steph and I picked Hanson but then we also realized that we didn't remember that song at all (thank goodness). Watching Wey rap was awesome! Oh, they also supplied us with tambourines too, I had wanted the one that was fishy shaped but they had cameras in there so it had to stay. In between songs, the machine would automatically hit us with a Korean commercial and song. We made up some Korean: skip-la meant to skip it. I definitely wanted to bring in the old school, you can't go wrong with Montell Jordan. Apparently, Rich had the same idea and he added the song in as well. I can't remember the songs but it was hilarious when we all belted it together. I don't think I've laughed that hard in a while. There were quite a few stragglers that came late, so they still owe me.

We had Korean food for dinner. Sense a theme going on here? It took a while because the restaurant was so busy and they were having issues trying to find seating for 11. I was trying to spell my name to the hostess when she busted out Mandarin and asked if I spoke it. I responded yes, but that even if I spoke Mandarin, it wouldn't change how I would spell out my name. After dinner, I took them to Pinkberry and got some new fellow lovers as well.

I don't know if it was something in the air but there were a bunch of "drunken" Korean chicks that night. At the restaurant, while we were waiting, both Bach and I saw this nicely dressed woman slip. She tried to play it off but we totally saw. A bit later, the same woman completely trips and falls on her butt. Then at Pinkberry, this girl completely falls back and whacks into the table.

We were too into the singing and didn't get to take many pictures or the videos that I had originally wanted. There are some funny ones but I'm censoring them - I don't want anyone to be embarrassed or upset!


Kevin and I dueting to either "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" or "Inside of You". Stephanie belting out her difficult slow songs.



Emmy and Wey dueting, I think to Death Cab for Cutie. Zach and Rich busting out.



I took Cinnamon to the groomers today for a much needed haircut. Besides, Chinese New Year is coming up and you're supposed to get one before then. They gave him a Vday bandana, so cute. You can see how happy he was to be at home, look at that tail whipping

I spy a goalie's butt

Last night, I went to see the Rangers vs. Red Wings game. Of course I had to get some Pinkberry beforehand. I'm crazy, I know, especially it being so flipping cold yesterday! Kevin's uncle had given him these tickets for Xmas and I was real excited because they were club seating. The seats were so close! I actually could see the player's facial features, and I swear, when they were slammed onto the glass, I swore you could see the snot and spit. I've never had seats behind one of the goals but it was really awesome being able to see the pucks being shot that closely.

Unfortunately, the Rangers lost the game, 3-4. They basically handed the game over to the Red Wings. They had such a great lead in the first period with 3 goals. How do you go from that to letting them win? It was incredible watching two goals being scored within seconds of each other. Strangely, they were a lot of Red Wings fans there last night. It's not like the team is from a neighboring state. Guess who left all annoyed yet again?

The train ride home was crowded but these men decided to move over and share their booth with us. Probably only because they saw that we were Rangers fans as well. The guy next to me kept saying that I would've been a better goalie last night. I know Mr. Sexy hasn't been doing his greatest but it's not all his fault, there is no defense! Don't get me wrong, he had some great saves last night. As Kevin says, he really is just a shooting target. I am just sick of watching the opposing players go slap happy on him. For the time that they were on the train, we were all just discussing the games. Apparently, they've been having no luck getting to watch winning games either.

Oh yeah, Liam Neeson was at the game last night. There was also that tennis player there (I really should know his entire name) - MacIntyre, the one that has some anger issues. I hope they do better for their 3 games this week.


We were sitting in the purple seat sections. Apparently, if you sit in the front-most gray section, they take orders and bring you the food. We were on the side of the Red Wings, but it's all good, that meant we had the chance of watching the Rangers score for two periods. You can see Lundqvist stretching in a split.



This was after they scored the 2 consecutive goals! It was so nuts. Too bad it didn't last. But there's Shanahan, who scored the 1st goal. You go hi-five and gives hugs!



Ohhh, Mr. Sexy - I pleaded for you take your mask off on our side but you kept it on. Kevin didn't think I would actually take a pic of him drinking his water, but I did.

Goodbye, jetstream Stacey!

I went snowboarding with Kevin this weekend. I was very hesitant but I needed to use my triple play card. I thought I wouldn't be freaked out by the falls I had last time but once I was at the top, the anxiety started kicking in and I didn't want to go down at all. It took me a couple of minutes but I calmed myself down and just did it. After listening to what Kevin was telling me, I taught myself better control. I can't believe I did it but I was able to stop myself from shooting straight down the mountain at crazy speed! I could board down more smoothly, weaving from left to right. I also could come to complete stop when I wanted to. As well, I could go fast or slow, and maneuver myself around people. It took some persuasion but I went with Kevin onto the green trails. The gondola was the coolest thing ever! You get to stand in it and it fits up to 6 people. It went up the mountain so quickly and man, did it go up high! The wind was intense, hurt the face really badly. For the most part, the only reasons why I fell were because I was exhausted and needed to take a breather. Kevin had warned me that there would be a few steep turns. I got to one of them and there was this girl that just decided to rest there. Since it was so steep, it was hard to brake before hitting her so I ended up falling. I couldn't get up because she just sat there and I kept sliding down time after time. If she had moved, I would've been able to get on by but she just stayed there. Afterwards, there was a guy that completely plowed me over - his board slammed into my thigh. He was pretty freaked out and kept asking if I was alright. Dude, it hurts so I'm going to sit it out for a bit. I'm sure he would've died if I started crying.

I am proud to say that I didn't hurt myself this time! I mean, I'm sore all over but that's normal. I thought my thighs would be burning but strangely, my upper body is the part in pain right now. But go me for going on the green trail and being able to maneuver in control!

I did watch a lot of movies and shows this weekend too. I got to see "Because I Said So" on Friday, it was cute. There were definitely some awkward conversations that the sisters and mother were having. I had been looking for the movie, The Death Note, that comes with English subtitles since forever. The sequel already came out and yet I still couldn't get the first with the English dubbing. Luckily, my uncle found it for me this past week. This started as a manga first and it has an anime as well. It's pretty cool actually. I can't wait to start watching the anime and try to search for the sequel as well. Then today, I went to see Pan's Labyrinth. It was really good! The music and the images were awesome. There were definitely some gory scenes but I loved how they showed the world that a child creates in order to escape war. Even cooler, I would say that for 80% of the movie, I didn't need any of the subtitles.