you. are. the only exception.

I’ve been reading a lot of material on 9-11.  This Saturday marks the 9 year anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.  Even after 9 years, it pierces my heart.  I can remember watching the news in horror, listening to the screams of the injured, watching countless heroes rush into buildings and not knowing what became of them.  I continue to read stories of survivors and families who remember those who have gone and it doesn’t fail to make me shed a tear.

Where was I that day?  I was a senior at Maryknoll High School, class of 2002.  I was excited that morning since the seniors had class portraits.  We would pose in front of our iconic Sacred Hearts Church as a class and be photographed to be forever remembered.  We had our pictures taken and when we came back, we were confronted with the news of 9-11.  I was working as a computer techie so I brought out the projector so everyone could watch the news in the library.  We were stunned.  Sometimes things happen in the world or even the United States and because we’re so far, it doesn’t seem real or relevant.  How crazy that the day we take our picture, full of youth and pride, we would be confronted with world’s harsh realities?  Nearly all of us had applied for schools on the mainland; how would this affect our decisions to go?  How would this affect our future, as members of a global community, slapped in the face by terrorist attacks?

To this day, I’m not sure how it really affected us all, what could’ve been if 9-11 had never happened.  I was truly lucky; I didn’t have family or friends that were lost that day in those attacks.  Still, it led us to a costly war in both resources and life.

To those who gave their lives for others, for those who had no choice, I pray that you find peace and your families find comfort in knowing that a world grieves with them.

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As of now.

THRILLING

My friend Steve got married about a month ago, and this is what his reception looked like.  AMAAAAZING.

STARCRAFT 2

I said it!  Starcraft & SC Broodwar kept my phone line tied up for many many hours when I was in middle school and high school.  My friends and I were big fans of the big custom money maps; the kind that you could build indefinitely until you just unleashed on your opponent.  Times have changed and I no longer have dial up (YAY) and no longer have to play on a laptop that was so heavy, I could use as  a weapon (YAY).  It’s a great game and if you are looking for someone to play with, lynniechan, is your girl.  I still use Protoss as my go-to race, mostly because I’m too lazy right now to learn any other one.

On a semi-side note, BF and I have randomly burst into song…”My life for Aiur, Aiur, Aiur…” which I find exciting and somewhat sad.  My BF is amazing.

DIY Bubble Chandelier

Please see: http://www.casasugar.com/DIY-Bubble-Chandelier-8478784

I imagine my whole house with that kind of lighting.  Too bad I live in earthquake land where that kind of lighting will surely kill me as I sleep.

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WordPress has not defeated me.  I had a bit of trouble remembering the URL to sign into my blog but lo and behold, I found digital evidence of its whereabouts.  I’m currently lying in bed with newly upgraded Macbook Pro aka Chikobo.  I upgraded Chikobo to Snow Leopard after much deliberation.  I also have a new computer, Protomo, which was built initially for Starcraft II gaming purposes but has since become a great place to load all my multimedia and a place to learn Windows 7.  Thanks to Tomo who helped me build my most awesome computer….ever.  My newest techie gadgets have been my Droid Incredible and my Nook.  I have to say, my Nook has helped me renew my love of reading.  I can’t believe I’ve had such a long hiatus from reading.  It’s so easy (and dangerous) to buy books; you can pretty much download books from any location.  I highly recommend it!

I have since left my cushy job with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati to go to another bigger (better remains to be seen!) law firm, Morrison & Foerster.  I haven’t strayed too far, still across the street from my old digs.  I miss my old coworkers.  I feel like I’ve lost my family in a way and I’ll miss hearing the updates on their kids, hearing the drama about baseball and 4×4 monster trucking.  I started MoFo a week ago and I am still finding my way.  My coworkers have been awesome in helping me find my place and I think I’ll find my way soon enough.  I’ve had my first beach ball ambush this past Friday.

I’m still doing TKB and have added PiYo to my Monday workouts.  I have a great group of girls that I work out with every Monday and keep me focused.  Summer has come around and I intend to start running again after work if I can get home early enough.  Otherwise, it’s to the gym for some less exciting treadmill and elliptical work.

Tomo and I are still dating.  I am so lucky to have found someone that is so unique and amazing as he is.  He makes me smile and very happy.

I haven’t seen my family in awhile.  I still live with my cousin Scott and see my cousin Derek from time to time, but I haven’t see my immediate family since March.  Writing to my grandma is another thing I have to work on.  The past few months have been so tumultuous that I haven’t written to my grandma in ages!  Now that I’ve had time to breathe, it’s time to get back to doing the little things again (writing….and cleaning).

That’s about it for now.  Here’s to starting to write and trying to find some new inspiration to write about.  Of course, there will be Hoppy updates as they come about.  :)

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