Monday, October 30, 2006

Good Movies!!!



Watched these two movies over the weekend.....highly recommended!!!

"The child" and "A Very Long Engagement"

Saturday, October 28, 2006

Autumn is definitely here!!!





Yepper!!! The Fall Season 2006 has arrived!

Don't forget to change the clock now..Daylight Saving...(Remember the mantra: fall back, spring forward ..lol)!




Le Mariage?

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Et puis voici mon coeur qui ne fat que pour vous

The first verse means "And here is my heart which beats only for you" and the second, "I came, I left"

Je suis venu, je suis parti
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Quand?…these days people definitely are asking me when am I going to tie the knot with my special someone…and after the uber-romantic engagement in Paris, my HUNNIE’s 6 months overseas assignment..and my looong and careful thinking afterwards….I don’t think I’m ready for the real deal right now…and not next year…for gawds sake…..!!! I really have a wonderful guy in my life..and we have been together for longer than I bet on…LOL!!!

Yes, it is hard to plan for a future when you are still in a long distance relationship. We used to alternate travel back and forth to be with one another every other weekend….and now I have to be content seeing him every three weeks due to longer distance travel (overseas)…..and like any other long distance relationship…..after a while it can become pretty dry and then…and then…..eyes start to wander around…..temptations creep in…LOL….but at the end of the day….my SWEEEPEA…is still the one who has my heart….I took him for granted sometimes…which was not good!


I wonder if y’all ever feel the same way like I do? Like when someone loves you more than you do…it is too easy to take advantage of that becz you feel oh so wanted….and you are greedy too, you want more than one…yessss…I know…I know….I am soooo crappy for thinking this way!!!!!! And sometimes, I also would put together…the wonderful traits of my 2 exes and my current HUNNIE…and wishing that I can combined them all together…but then…my friend, D would always remind me that…if I successfully do so, then I would have a FRANKENZTEIN…instead of the normal human being……super true…LOL!!!!


My first ex…he was a goodlookin' Denver born Texan 6’2” - 190 lbs and I am just a 5’1 &1/3” 105 lbs gal…he…he!!! He is 5 yrs older than me….

A super kewl, laid back, kind hearted person…and we were together for 13 years!!!! He was my first serious bf…. We were so inseparable…all through my first yucky part time job, all during my UofH campus life, my first real job and when I decided to pursue an MBA degree…he was there all the way!!!

He had helped me through a lot of my crazzzie…rebellious years of my life…LOL…he oh so patiently by my side and helped me to mature up to a betta’ person…..he loved me unconditionally and we had been through a lot with each other…and through all the pain and laughters….we made it, well sorta…kinda…we didn’t get married…and started a family but we are still very close and I can still say that he is my very, very best friend….he knows me more than anyone else in this universe…and he totally adores me….STILL!!! He spoils me tremendously….

He is a very kind and extremely intelligent person, and sensible…..he…is a talented drummer who left his professional office 9-5 career for his own music school teaching a lot of students aged varies from 6 – a 56 yrs old grandma…LOL. Many of our friends and family still think that we should be together…..

If he is a sooooh wonderful then why didn’t we end up together? Well, becuz after years of being together…our relationship changed…to where we love each other (STILL) but not in love with each other….it is a complicated feelings….super complicated…..but we both knows where we stand now and we actually are glad of being able to have each other as best friends…he even helped me to sort out my break up with my 2nd ex…..

Currently our friendship is pure platonic….he is my confidant…..and vicey versi!!! BFF!!


Mr 2nd ex was a super cute 6’ - 175 lbs, a project engineer, 6 months older than me French guy. We met at a huge oil turnkey project….I, at that time had just completed my graduate degree (MBA) and was working in a rig manufacturing company….. he works for the largest French oil company….(still until this day so I heard)!!

It wasn’t love at the first sight…etc…actually, I had just gotten out from my super long term relationship with my first ex…so I wasn’t in any way looking for another relationship….I had it all (so I thought) MBA degree, good paying job, good friends to hang out, and an amicable break up with my first ex….. he...he...

His office was 3 doors down (hey just like a band’s name) from mine….the opposite from the break room….so every morning when I needed that first cup of coffee…I had to pass his office…he would always greet me with a charm-Frenchie cute smile and hello…..!!! N-ewyz…to make the story short….we both started out not looking for a serious relationship……but then one thing led to another….we became serious very fast…too fast I must say…we were together all the time…in the office, outside the office…all the time..even though we both knew that the project would soon end and he would move away from Houston to another project elsewhere…. ….!! I tried to keep the relationship light…but it was extremely hard becuz he was sooo charming….he spoilt me tremendously…we both are into outdoors activities and healthy living….he loved to cook me healthy, exotic food….he made a fresh squeezed orange every morning…he really was treating me like I was a ‘lil spoily brat princess….

When the project ended… his next assignment was Balikpapan, Indonesia…..he would be the head of production department for upstream oil production….he had asked me to move away with him…I didn’t know what to do then, moving away with him would be such a big change especially when we just knew each other for a little less than a year……but not moving with him would means the end of the DREAMY relationship we were having…

He then decided to take me to France to meet his family…and then I learnt about his past…he had this one girl that he grew up with…..she was his childhood girl friend….when he had to take the job in Houston…she didn’t want to move to Houston with him….according to him they had broken up…but that’s not what I heard from his friends and family…..and After that visit, she found out about me of course from his friends and family, she got really upset and decided to come to Houston to pay him a visit….he didn’t want to tell me that she was coming so he lied to me….he told me that he had to go offshore, however, my instinct told me that something wasn’t right at all…he was behaving really strange…..and I then horridly discovered his lies……needless to say we weren’t together despite of his many attempts to rekindle the broken relationship……..!!!


I was pretty broken-hearted and for a year and the half, I refused to be in a serious relationship with anyone…until I met my current HUNNIE (with a graduate engineering degree from a very reputable university and he is attractive looking 6’ - 165 lbs French-Algerian-Caucasians-South Asian all mixed up)…unexpectedly…LOL….

We are the same age…..so we had a lot in common with each other…..


On lighter note, he was here this weekend and he made me from scratch a dark chocolate fondant…..and it is sooooo yummy!!!!! And he told me that he has started eating a lot of healthy organic fruits and veggies ….he…he…I thought him well!!!!! He said that he would go to the local marke overseas to get different fruits and veggies…..he has been playing housey all weekend….helping me with cleaning, cooking, etc….until Monday…he is leaving back to his assignment overseas then…..I don’t want to spend too much time writing about him………so it is TO BE CONTINUED……..!!






Friday, October 13, 2006

Catchy Sign






A Catholic Church in Houston not far from the townhome I lived in (Westchase Area - Westheimer & Beltway 8)..LMAO

Definitely catchy sign!!!!

Addictive!


http://www.blogthings.com/insidetheroomofyoursoulquiz/

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

GETTIN MUSHY - MIZZINU!!!



I read it somewhere that someone said love can break hearts, but I have come to learn too that love also mends hearts.

He spoils me and loves to surprise me, I have come to know a great person in this life bcuz he shows me unconditional patience & makes me feel loved for who I am even in my most raw and ugly moments. No one can argue that is the best gift anyone can give me.

Scary and Spooky!





















http://m-ms.com/us/about/characters/blue/

Check this link out…!!!

EXCERPT from the history of M&Ms:

In 1995—over a half-century after the candies were first introduced—consumers across America helped write a new chapter in the history of M&M'S® Brand. A "mega" marketing event asked Americans to vote for a new color to appear in the traditional M&M'S® Chocolate Candies color mix. Their choices included blue, pink and purple—or no change. Blue won by a landslide, with 54% of the more than 10 million votes cast. Also in 1995, M&M'S® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits were introduced, adding colorful chocolate fun to the world of baking.


I remember that year!!! I DID vote for the purple to win (BTW purple is my fave color, the color of royalty and princess-y), but it didn’t get selected, the blue won instead :( !!!! And I really what people consider M&Ms junkie, I think it runs in the family, my late dad also loved M&Ms, now my niece and nephew love this chocolate too. My Dad though, he liked the plain and I like the peanuts. Oh yeah, he also didn’t mind eating the Blue M&Ms while I have a HUGE, HUMANGOUS problem munching on the Blue M&Ms, ….the color is just soooooooooh unappealing to me…YUCK!!! So…what did I do when I got a package of M&Ms, I would eat every other color and left the Blue behind…..he…he!!! QUIRKY huh? Don’t get me wrong, I really don’t have anything against Blue as a color, I am totally kewl with blue sky/blue hills, blueberry, bluebonnets, blue ocean, etc…but just not eating blue M&Ms…..


Blue sky and blue hills – no problem, such marvelous scenery





Bluebonnets – no problem, they are awesome – they remind me of Spring in Texas!





Blueberries – no problem, healthy and full of antioxidant, definitely good for you!




Blue Whale and Blue Ocean – Both are majestically kewl - no problem!




Blue M&Ms – NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Nightmare!!! Take it away from me!!!!! AAAAAARGHHHHH!!!



My galfriend, she teases me about this issue all the time, and we even discussed about the scariest Halloween costume for me would be the Blue M&Ms!!!! Oh no…I will have a nightmare!!!!! Oh BTW, my hunnie, he knows about this quirk of mine, so every time he buys me a package of M&Ms, he would be oh soooo kind to remove all the blue color ones (he would eat them) and would give me "free of blue" M&Ms !!!!
YEAY!!!!

Oh and here is the Blue M&Ms bio (I got it from the Website):










Sunday, October 08, 2006

1. My ex is: in France

2. Maybe I should: be a bit more patience

3. I love: GOD, my family, my friends, my hunnie and yummy FOOD!!

4. I don't understand: Why there are mean-y people out there!!!

5. I lose: my sunglasses often (4 times already in a year!!!)

6. People say I'm a pretty laid back Houston gal!

7. Love is: not meant to be understood

8. Somewhere, someone is: waiting for me to go back to Houston!!!!

9. I will always remember: my purse (cuz it has everything, credit cards, cash, I.D, house keys, hotel keys) I'll DIEEE if I lose it!!

10. Forever is: forever

11. I never want to: be dumb, unloved, unsuccessful, poor and looked down upon!!!

12. I think the current President: uh no comment (I do think you oughta be respectful to the President of the country)....next questions por favor!

13. When I wake up in the morning: I psyche myself into thinking "YES today is gonna be better than yday!!!!

14. My past has been: VERY COLORFUL.. but its only the lows that make u appreciate ur highs :)

15. I get annoyed when: people look down and are mean to others (REMEMBER: Meany People is totally UNKEWL!!)

16. Parties are for: fun with your girlies, fun with your boys, getting drunk, rowdy, happy, celebrations, smoochin', good music, dirty dancin' with no inhibitions!

17. My dog is: ain't got no dog (I travel too much to have a house pet)

18. My cat is: I definitely prefer dogs than cats!!!!

19. Kisses are the best when: u really luv the person and the person loves you back..oh yesss!!!

20. Tomorrow will be: the time for me to finish up all my pending work before the morning Production Meeting and oh yeah....mi CARINO is also leaving for his overseas assignment
:( tomorrow night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

21. I really want: to help others

22. I have low tolerance: in rude people who discriminate (rich/poor, race, upbringing etc...) makes my blood boils!!

23. In public: I am ME and more ME!!!

24. Today: I woke up and drank a Tall Soy Chai Tea and ate an almond biscotti


25. My last dream was about: crunchy and edible keys (HUH???) yes, weird dreams...I think I was over indulged myself over the weekend with tasty food!!

26. I suck at: singing! But I still sing in the shower and when I am w/ my hunnie or around my friends!!!!

27. I'm going to: TRAVEL more and more !!!!!

28. I think war is: (all wars are) killing zone for civilians :( (sad but true!!!)

29. My friends are: a bunch of mixed up, crazy, SUPER KEWL ppl u can't help but LOVE LOVE LOVE to the bottom of ur hearts

30. I want to live: a peaceful, fulfilling life!!

33. My ex-boyfriend thinks I am: a TOTAL SPOILLY brat, a drama queen, a housewife, a cleaner, a cook, crazy fun - party gal all rolled into one...LOL!!!!!

34. It makes me happy when: people are really gorgeous inside and out and radiate their gorgeous personalities

MEET Da PARENTS

Mi Hunny is leaving for overseas assignment tomorrow…he is supposed to be there for at least 3 months, however, he would have time off to fly here every 3 weeks…. :( I will definitely miss him soooo much!!! He is totally bummed out about leaving the country ….

Over the weekend, it was.....MEET DA PARENTS for moi….




WOW!!! he got a big family along with all the extended families/friends…they were all there…!!! Plenty of yummy foods and treats….!!!! I must have put about 2 lbs over this weekend...oh well!!!

Bye babe….all the best…safe journey and see you in 3 weeks (Last weekend in Oct) in Mexico City????!!!


Bon Voyage...gross bisous mi Carino!!!!




Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Your Seduction Style: Fantasy Lover

Wow, interesting! LMAO!!
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You know that ideal love that each of us dreams of from childhood? That's you! Not because you posess all of the ideal characteristics, but because you are a savvy shape shifter.You have the uncanny ability to detect someone's particular fantasy... and make it you.

You inspire each person to be an idealist and passionate, and you make each moment memorable even a simple coffee date with you can be the most romantic moment of someone's life by giving your date exactly what he or she desires, you quickly become the ideal lover.

Your abilities to make dreams come true is so strong, that you are often the love of many people's lives. Your ex's (and even people you have simply met or been friends with) long to be yours. No doubt you are the one others have dreamed of... your biggest challenge is finding *your* dream lover.

It is a fun quiz, try it! http://www.blogthings.com/whatkindofseducerareyouquiz/

Sunday, October 01, 2006

Mean People are not Kewl!!!!

World of Courtesy: Ranking of 35 Cities (Reader's Digest - August 2006)

Below is a ranking of the most courteous to the least courteous -- 35 major cities included in RD's Global Courtesy Test. Figures reflect the percentage of people who passed in each city. When multiple cities had identical scores, they are listed in alphabetical order.

New York, USA – 80%
Zurich, Switzerland – 77%
Toronto, Canada – 70%
Berlin, Germany – 68%
São Paulo, Brazil – 68%
Zagreb, Croatia – 68%
Auckland, New Zealand – 67%
Warsaw, Poland – 67%
Mexico City, Mexico – 65%
Stockholm, Sweden – 63%
Budapest, Hungary – 60%
Madrid, Spain – 60%
Prague, Czech Republic – 60%
Vienna, Austria – 60%
Buenos Aires, Argentina – 57%
Johannesburg, South Africa – 57%
Lisbon, Portugal – 57%
London, United Kingdom – 57%
Paris, France – 57%
Amsterdam, Netherlands – 52%
Helsinki, Finland – 48%
Manila, Philippines – 48%
Milan, Italy – 47%
Sydney, Australia – 47%
Bangkok, Thailand – 45%
Hong Kong – 45%
Ljubljana, Slovenia – 45%
Jakarta, Indonesia – 43%
Taipei, Taiwan – 43%
Moscow, Russia – 42%
Singapore – 42%
Seoul, South Korea – 40%
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 37%
Bucharest, Romania – 35%
Mumbai, India – 32%