Merry Christmas, everyone! It's been a crazy few weeks. Work has been busy and the weekends even busier. Holiday parties, catching up with friends, family, & spending time with David has been keeping me pretty occupied.
I know this is right around the time where everyone starts to talk about their New Year's resolutions. This year, I am going to plan on making only 1 New Years resolution. That is to make goals for every month and do my best to complete all of them.
Only 1 week until 2012. How do I feel about 2011?
It went by really quickly. 24 was a good year. I got my first big-girl job and started really experiencing real-life independently. I'm excited to see what 2012 has to offer.
See you in the new year! :]
» Christmas 2011 ; 121511
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I was able to experience some pretty big milestones in 2011. I found my first "big girl" job at PCNation, just a few months after I graduated from UIUC. I never dreamed I would be working for an ecommerce company. I started working there just after 2011 started so it's been almost a year since I've worked there as well.
Anyways, I don't feel like this year's Christmas is going to be that special. As the years go by, I realized how far from the true meaning of Christmas that this has turned into. I just want to spend time with my loved family members, spend some time with friends that I don't get to see, and just snuggle with David. :]
This weekend is the beginning of the holiday festivities for me, so I'm sure I'll have a few photo-filled posts soon. I can't wait til this week is over so I can start going to all of my holiday parties... yay!
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» Milwaukee, WI ; 121411
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| [ Downtown Chicago ; 02.2011 ] |
Living near Chicago, I've always held a fascination for smaller cities and I absolutely love quaint towns. I enjoy exploring through the smaller privately-held boutiques, family-run stores, and eating at non-franchised restaurants.
I know Milwaukee isn't that small of a town, but the few times I was able to visit, I fell in love with the small town feel in big city shoes. My first time there was on the weekend of my 24th birthday and MAN, it was cold! David and I got a chance to try out new restaurants, stay in a cozy hotel, and get many opportunities to drink at local distilleries/breweries.
Our 2nd time there, we went to some other places from our 1st visit that we enjoyed. We stayed at a grander hotel, enjoyed the warmer-ish weather, and didn't have to cram all of the activities into just two days. Please enjoy just a few pictures I took over the period of my 2 visits there.
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| [ Downtown Milwaukee ; 04.2011 ] |
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| [ Milwaukee Art Museum ; 2011 ] |
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| [ Milwaukee Art Museum ; 2011 ] |
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| [ Pfister Hotel ; 04.2011 ] |
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| [ Great Lakes Distillery ; 02.2011 ] |
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| [ Miller Brewery ; 02.2011 ] |
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| [ Devon Seafood Grill ; 04.2011 ] |
I can't wait to go back and visit these places and others, such as the Public Market again. I do want to go when the weather is even warmer so I can maybe catch a game. Cubs vs. Brewers? :] I loved walking in Downtown Milwaukee because it reminded me of Chicago, but with less hustle & bustle. Til next time...
» Alt Thai ; 121211
David and I went exploring in downtown Arlington Heights this past weekend and we decided to stop by Alt Thai. We were pleasantly surprised at how delicious everything was! A little bit expensive for Thai food, but the decor & atmosphere made up for it. We ordered some Sapporo to drink during the meal and some Thai Iced Coffee for our way home!
I ordered the Panang Curry, David ordered the Thai Basil Fried Rice, & we shared the Tom Kha soup. Everything was extremely tasty and the spices were met to our modifications. We like to ask for everything "extra spicy" but it is rare that a restaurant will actually do so. I definitely want to go back and try some of their other curries. They have some amazing beer [domestic & imported] specials on Sunday - Thursday so we'll definitely be back.
I ordered the Panang Curry, David ordered the Thai Basil Fried Rice, & we shared the Tom Kha soup. Everything was extremely tasty and the spices were met to our modifications. We like to ask for everything "extra spicy" but it is rare that a restaurant will actually do so. I definitely want to go back and try some of their other curries. They have some amazing beer [domestic & imported] specials on Sunday - Thursday so we'll definitely be back.
» First Snow of December 2011 ; 120911
Today, I walked out of my house to get to work and I saw snow on the ground! Snow has fallen a few times in this month, but today is the first time that it's actually settled & packed on the ground. Winter 2011 is here :] I just wanted to post some pictures of flowers since we're not going to see gorgeous flowers until next year when it's warmer. Happy Holidays, everyone!
» viva la sylvia's familia :]
This is a snapshot from my family's impromptu photo shoot from Thanksgiving 2011. That's my baby brother [most people think he's my older brother but I've got a little over 2 years on him], my mother, my daddy, & myself!
This group of lovely individuals are not people that I chose, but was chosen for me. I thank God everyday for their unwavering love and support. I am blessed to have such a strong family foundation and I hope that when I start my family, I'll be able to provide my children with the same stability that I grew up with.
<3
» December Goals ; 120111
Wow, can you believe it's already December? I've been so busy with work and hanging out with my family/friends that I didn't even get a chance to finish my November Goals post!
31. Donate my clothes. I really want to pare down my closet to the essentials and maybe just a few fun pieces.
30. Visit my brother's girlfriend in the hospital. She was recently diagnosed with acute leukemia and she's been a huge inspiration to me.
29. Lose a little bit more weight. I want to be around 120 pounds. Is that unrealistic?
28. Go to Maxwell Street Market with David on a Sunday. I loved going there during the wintertime.
27. Start a savings account.
26. Do some car shopping for David's new car.
25. Help out at the Praise & Prayer night at FK on 12/02 in preparation for the winter retreat. I can't believe I won't be serving at the youth retreats anymore. It's been a good 8 years though.. :]
24. Finish Christmas shopping!
23. Find a white or red lace dress.
22. Go to my company's holiday party on 12/17.
21. Find a white or cobalt blue blazer.
20. Find a faux fur vest.
19. Find a Fossil Re-Issue Weekender bag
18. Go downtown to the museums. Shedd Aquarium maybe?
17. Go on another snowboarding trip.
16. Find a mini Christmas tree to put up in my apartment. Also, maybe some lights for the balcony.. hmm..
15. I want another puppy!
14. Make a plan where I will pay off my credit cards in the next 3-5 years. I think I can do it in the earlier portion of that time frame, but I want to be realistic.
13. Take family pictures!
12. Visit the newest addition to the family - Margot Kellermann :]
11. Write & send all the Christmas cards before the 2nd weekend of December.
10. Keep up with the blog sale. I have a lot of people that are interested, but never get back to me lol...
9. Read at least 4 books. I have so many but I haven't had the time to sit down and read them.
8. Plan a trip to visit David's mom, brother, & sister in CA! Probably in Feb or March..
7. Have or go to an Ugly Christmas Sweater party
6. Have dinner with friends that I don't get to see that often
5. Try to make lemon raspberry bars.
4. Don't buy any more clothes that are of poor quality.
3. Start doing my QT's more.
2. Go to church.
1. Donate or volunteer at a homeless shelter, soup kitchen, etc.
30. Visit my brother's girlfriend in the hospital. She was recently diagnosed with acute leukemia and she's been a huge inspiration to me.
29. Lose a little bit more weight. I want to be around 120 pounds. Is that unrealistic?
28. Go to Maxwell Street Market with David on a Sunday. I loved going there during the wintertime.
27. Start a savings account.
24. Finish Christmas shopping!
23. Find a white or red lace dress.
22. Go to my company's holiday party on 12/17.
21. Find a white or cobalt blue blazer.
20. Find a faux fur vest.
19. Find a Fossil Re-Issue Weekender bag
18. Go downtown to the museums. Shedd Aquarium maybe?
17. Go on another snowboarding trip.
16. Find a mini Christmas tree to put up in my apartment. Also, maybe some lights for the balcony.. hmm..
15. I want another puppy!
14. Make a plan where I will pay off my credit cards in the next 3-5 years. I think I can do it in the earlier portion of that time frame, but I want to be realistic.
12. Visit the newest addition to the family - Margot Kellermann :]
11. Write & send all the Christmas cards before the 2nd weekend of December.
10. Keep up with the blog sale. I have a lot of people that are interested, but never get back to me lol...
9. Read at least 4 books. I have so many but I haven't had the time to sit down and read them.
8. Plan a trip to visit David's mom, brother, & sister in CA! Probably in Feb or March..
7. Have or go to an Ugly Christmas Sweater party
6. Have dinner with friends that I don't get to see that often
5. Try to make lemon raspberry bars.
4. Don't buy any more clothes that are of poor quality.
3. Start doing my QT's more.
2. Go to church.
1. Donate or volunteer at a homeless shelter, soup kitchen, etc.
» Thanksgiving 2011 ; 112411
I can't believe it's already Thanksgiving and nearing the end of 2011. This year has definitely flown by. I'm thankful for so many things on a daily basis but I thought I would compile a list here so these people can get some recognition :]
1. My family.
I have such strong ties to my family. I'm not sure if it's in my heritage [Korean] but my love for them is fierce. I will hurt anyone that intentionally hurts my family, with absolutely no hesitation. It's almost frightening how much I care for these individuals but they have shown me so much support and love throughout the years that I can't help but feel this possessive about them. My parents, my grandmother, & my brother especially. My brother's friends are actually afraid of me when they first meet me. Just get on my good side, don't hurt my family, and we'll get along just fine! :]
2. David.
I still am in awe that he has put up with me for more than a year. We fight hard, we laugh hard, and we love hard. I am still learning new things about him everyday and more and more, I'm beginning to look forward to taking the next step with him. More and more, he makes all of my past relationships look meaningless and shows me how little my previous boyfriends really cared for me. Plus, David smells nice all the time and is an AWESOME snuggler. SCORE! ;]
3. My job.
I'm still at PCNation and loving every minute of it. I really enjoy working with my co-workers and am glad that I was able to land myself in a company that is constantly growing and has great opportunities for even someone like me to take! I was told that I would be getting a promotion/raise next January (right around my 1 year mark) so I'm definitely pumped for that! Can't wait to see what I can do in my new role...
Just a quick shout-out to the special people in my life.. :] Be thankful ALWAYS.
1. My family.
I have such strong ties to my family. I'm not sure if it's in my heritage [Korean] but my love for them is fierce. I will hurt anyone that intentionally hurts my family, with absolutely no hesitation. It's almost frightening how much I care for these individuals but they have shown me so much support and love throughout the years that I can't help but feel this possessive about them. My parents, my grandmother, & my brother especially. My brother's friends are actually afraid of me when they first meet me. Just get on my good side, don't hurt my family, and we'll get along just fine! :]
2. David.
I still am in awe that he has put up with me for more than a year. We fight hard, we laugh hard, and we love hard. I am still learning new things about him everyday and more and more, I'm beginning to look forward to taking the next step with him. More and more, he makes all of my past relationships look meaningless and shows me how little my previous boyfriends really cared for me. Plus, David smells nice all the time and is an AWESOME snuggler. SCORE! ;]
3. My job.
I'm still at PCNation and loving every minute of it. I really enjoy working with my co-workers and am glad that I was able to land myself in a company that is constantly growing and has great opportunities for even someone like me to take! I was told that I would be getting a promotion/raise next January (right around my 1 year mark) so I'm definitely pumped for that! Can't wait to see what I can do in my new role...
Just a quick shout-out to the special people in my life.. :] Be thankful ALWAYS.
» November Goals ; 110111
It's time for November goals! I did much better in October than I expected but still didn't finish it..
30. Take family pictures. The cheesy, everyone wearing jeans and a white tee in orange/red/yellow leaves, family pictures. Now that P and I are a bit older, we rarely get to spend time with our parents/grandma as often as before. Wouldn't it be nice to have pictures that aren't from the 90's? :]
29. Bake pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
28. Lose a bit more weight. I lost about 10 pounds already - yay!
27. Go to Maxwell Street Market with D and go visit my favorite taco man.
26. Start [& finish!] my holiday shopping. I refuse to step foot into a mall during December.
25. Buy a cobalt blue or white blazer.
24. Buy a white lace dress. Why didn't I buy the F21 one?!
23. Update this blog more. It's not a blog for readers but a blog for myself so I'd like to invest a bit more time whenever I can just to post.
22. Donate my clothes. I want to start living a minimalistic lifestyle. Quality > quantity, except for small trendy pieces. I'm always going to be a cheap accessory hunter!
21. Eat Ben & Jerry's Pumpkin Cheesecake ice cream. YUM.
20. Be on a makeup no-buy for the rest of the year.
19. Try and finish a perfume before I buy another one. I have a few in mind that I want next but I will try and finish the millions of bottles I have open first.
18. Cook a home-cooked dinner for D.
17. Make a dessert for Thanksgiving.
16. Start a checking or savings account and start saving for more important things!
15. Try to limit drinking pop. Maybe start drinking 1/day?
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30. Take family pictures. The cheesy, everyone wearing jeans and a white tee in orange/red/yellow leaves, family pictures. Now that P and I are a bit older, we rarely get to spend time with our parents/grandma as often as before. Wouldn't it be nice to have pictures that aren't from the 90's? :]
29. Bake pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
28. Lose a bit more weight. I lost about 10 pounds already - yay!
27. Go to Maxwell Street Market with D and go visit my favorite taco man.
26. Start [& finish!] my holiday shopping. I refuse to step foot into a mall during December.
25. Buy a cobalt blue or white blazer.
24. Buy a white lace dress. Why didn't I buy the F21 one?!
23. Update this blog more. It's not a blog for readers but a blog for myself so I'd like to invest a bit more time whenever I can just to post.
22. Donate my clothes. I want to start living a minimalistic lifestyle. Quality > quantity, except for small trendy pieces. I'm always going to be a cheap accessory hunter!
21. Eat Ben & Jerry's Pumpkin Cheesecake ice cream. YUM.
20. Be on a makeup no-buy for the rest of the year.
19. Try and finish a perfume before I buy another one. I have a few in mind that I want next but I will try and finish the millions of bottles I have open first.
18. Cook a home-cooked dinner for D.
17. Make a dessert for Thanksgiving.
16. Start a checking or savings account and start saving for more important things!
15. Try to limit drinking pop. Maybe start drinking 1/day?
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» One year ago... ; 101911
David,
I'm not going to write a whole lot because I think you already know. I will say that it's definitely been a crazy 1 year, 365 days as your girlfriend. :)
Thank you for being the stubborn man that will not only fight WITH me, but will not hesitate to fight FOR me as well.
I love you!
Yours,
Sylvia
» October Goals ; 100111
It's time again for a new list for October. Some may have filtered over from my September list, but it's okay because this is my list and some are actually more appropriate for the weather in October anyways! =)
26. Have a blog sale. Makeup, clothes, shoes, and accessories. Be prepared to shop! =)
Again, not in any particular order but just a few things I'd like to do by the time it hits November.
31. Go pumpkin-picking.
30. Celebrate my mommy's 52nd birthday!
29. Go to a haunted house. I get scared so easily but I think that D will be able to take care of me. :)
28. Lose 8-10 lbs.
27. Do not use my credit card for anything else, unless it is a dire emergency! Fashion is not a dire emergency. :)
25. Bake a pumpkin pie.
24. Buy a white blazer. Or cobalt blue. Or pink.
23. Celebrate me & David's 1 year anniversary :)
22. Find the perfect red lipstick. I want to try MAC Korean Candy just because of it's name.
21. Make pumpkin muffins! YUM.
20. Buy a leopard print wrap-dress. Or just a wrap dress in general. Wouldn't it look adorable with OTK boots?
19. Upgrade my iPhone?
18. Go to Maxwell Street Market on a Sunday with D.
17. Go apple picking.
16. Try and finish holiday shopping! (Or at least start...)
15. Cut my bangs? I'm ready to take a step from my side-swept to straight bangs!
14. Buy cobalt blue skinnies.
13. Buy the perfect red heels.
12. Go to a festival. I didn't go to any in September! :(
11. Go to Christina's baby's 1 year birthday.
10. Find a white lace dress.
9. Bake white chip walnut cookies!
8. Attend the Friendship Dinner Benefit for the Homeless that is sponsored by Wayside
7. Go downtown. I want to go to museums.
6. Wear a costume to work on Halloween!
5. Go to the farmer's market before they close for the year!
4. Buy a fur vest. Obvs faux fur, but think Rachel Zoe. :)
3. Pay off a chunk of my credit card !!
2. Get another puppy! This is a HUGE maybe.
1. Spend more time with my Grandma. ♥
21. Make pumpkin muffins! YUM.
18. Go to Maxwell Street Market on a Sunday with D.
17. Go apple picking.
16. Try and finish holiday shopping! (Or at least start...)
12. Go to a festival. I didn't go to any in September! :(
10. Find a white lace dress.
9. Bake white chip walnut cookies!
7. Go downtown. I want to go to museums.
6. Wear a costume to work on Halloween!
5. Go to the farmer's market before they close for the year!
4. Buy a fur vest. Obvs faux fur, but think Rachel Zoe. :)
3. Pay off a chunk of my credit card !!
2. Get another puppy! This is a HUGE maybe.
1. Spend more time with my Grandma. ♥
» Happy Birthday Daddy !
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| Daddy loves his JJ's :) |
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| Drinking beer, playing chess, & talking about life. |
Happy birthday to my one and only Dad. Thank you for putting up with me and always taking my side (secretly) from Mom. Thank you for being on my team against Mom & Pat. I love you and pray that you will live a long and healthy life. Doesn't he look great for 52? ;)
Sylvia
» September Goals
I can't believe it's already September! This year went by way too quickly. I was eating with Catherine and David yesterday for dinner and all 3 of us were amazed at how quickly we had reached our mid-twenties. Can you believe that I'm already 24? Crazy. I still feel like I'm somewhere in between 18-22. They always say that your years in college fly by.. they weren't kidding.
Anyways, for the month of September, I wanted to make some short-term goals so I can look forward to things or feel accomplished. It will be a random list (as I am a pretty random person) so please don't mind as I will be listing things as they come to my mind. I'm going to try coming up with a list of 30 things, one for each day of September. I don't necessary have to do one a day but throughout the whole month of September, this is just a list that I would like to accomplish most, if not all, of.
Sylvia's September Goals [not in any particular order]
30. Make David my red velvet cupcakes.
29. Send Jay & Carrie a present for their new baby girl, Jillian Sarah =)
28. Buy the perfect red heels. (per David's request as well heehee).
27. Purge my makeup stash & my closet.
26. Buy a white blazer. Maybe cream. Or cobalt blue. What about pink? Hm... decisions. :)
25. Buy camo shorts.
24. Take Dad out for his birthday (09/10/11).
23. Help Pat, Richie, & Hyunoo move into their new place.
22. Take Grandma out for a belated birthday dinner.
21. Buy a pair of nude boots. I have cognac, black, brown, so now I need a pair of nude ones, right? :)
20. Go downtown and visit the museums.
19. Start playing with my makeup again. I do the same boring gold/bronzey eyes everyday on work. I want to do crazy blue/purple/green eye looks again!
18. Go to an outdoor concert. Maybe another trip to Ravinia?
17. Buy wedge booties. Black suede or maybe even nude suede. Should I go crazy and get cobalt blue or red wedges? In any case, I want wedge booties. So cute.
16. Make lemon bars. One of my managers at work, his wife made some for a company outing at Ravinia this past weekend that were delicious! I should ask for that recipe...
15. Buy fresh flowers for my living room. I love seeing fresh flowers in my square glass vase on the coffee table. It's simple things like this that make it feel like home.
14. Go to festivals [Long Grove's Apple Fest, Schaumburg's September Fest, Buffalo Grove days, Greek Fest, etc.]
13. Go on a weekend trip with D. Maybe Lake Geneva. Or Galena. Somewhere close enough to drive for just a weekend but far enough from home to justify a trip.
12. Cut my bangs; non-side swept. I've had the same haircut since I was 12!
11. Buy Mommy a Michael Kors watch. She's been eyeing my small collection and I want to buy one for her for a belated birthday present. :) Also, that way she won't steal mine...
10. Have a BBQ at my house, with a couple friends, go swimming, drink a few beers, just have a fun end of the summer evening.
9. Bake white chip chocolate cookies.
8. Go apple-picking. Or pumpkin-picking. Anything with a corn maze, hot apple cider, and hay rides!
7. Buy a maxi dress! I've been wanting one but I have not found the perfect one that doesn't make me look preggers or overwhelms my frame.
6. Ankle booties, non-wedge. I want to buy a crazy color, like cobalt blue or bright red. Nothing like taupe, black, grey. I have so many shoes in those colors!
5. Find the perfect red lipstick. This is so out of my comfort zone but I want one!
4. Find a white lace dress. Doesn't this sound perfect for a transition piece between the summer/fall?
3. Go mini-golfing.
2. Write a handwritten letter. Actually, write a few. I miss receiving actual letters in the mail, rather than e-mails. All I get are bills :(
1. Go on a picnic. Before the weather gets crazy cold, I want to go on a picnic and look at the stars. :)
I don't know how much of these I will accomplish by the end of September, but at least it will help me to keep track of some goals and will keep me busy. Wish me luck!
Anyways, for the month of September, I wanted to make some short-term goals so I can look forward to things or feel accomplished. It will be a random list (as I am a pretty random person) so please don't mind as I will be listing things as they come to my mind. I'm going to try coming up with a list of 30 things, one for each day of September. I don't necessary have to do one a day but throughout the whole month of September, this is just a list that I would like to accomplish most, if not all, of.
Sylvia's September Goals [not in any particular order]
28. Buy the perfect red heels. (per David's request as well heehee).
26. Buy a white blazer. Maybe cream. Or cobalt blue. What about pink? Hm... decisions. :)
25. Buy camo shorts.
20. Go downtown and visit the museums.
18. Go to an outdoor concert. Maybe another trip to Ravinia?
16. Make lemon bars. One of my managers at work, his wife made some for a company outing at Ravinia this past weekend that were delicious! I should ask for that recipe...
14. Go to festivals [Long Grove's Apple Fest, Schaumburg's September Fest, Buffalo Grove days, Greek Fest, etc.]
13. Go on a weekend trip with D. Maybe Lake Geneva. Or Galena. Somewhere close enough to drive for just a weekend but far enough from home to justify a trip.
12. Cut my bangs; non-side swept. I've had the same haircut since I was 12!
11. Buy Mommy a Michael Kors watch. She's been eyeing my small collection and I want to buy one for her for a belated birthday present. :) Also, that way she won't steal mine...
9. Bake white chip chocolate cookies.
8. Go apple-picking. Or pumpkin-picking. Anything with a corn maze, hot apple cider, and hay rides!
5. Find the perfect red lipstick. This is so out of my comfort zone but I want one!
4. Find a white lace dress. Doesn't this sound perfect for a transition piece between the summer/fall?
2. Write a handwritten letter. Actually, write a few. I miss receiving actual letters in the mail, rather than e-mails. All I get are bills :(
1. Go on a picnic. Before the weather gets crazy cold, I want to go on a picnic and look at the stars. :)
I don't know how much of these I will accomplish by the end of September, but at least it will help me to keep track of some goals and will keep me busy. Wish me luck!
Sylvia ♥
» Oak Mill Bakery
So David took me to one of his favorite bakeries yesterday afternoon. It's in Niles, IL and from the outside, it looks like any other typical European bakery that specializes in kolaches (hope I didn't spell that wrong..). But once you go inside, you are welcomed with smells of all sorts of delicious pastries, coffee, and even some floral scents from the neighboring flower shop.
I couldn't take my eyes away from their gorgeous cakes. I thought Mont Blanc had the prettiest cakes but now I'm torn! We took home the Ambrosia, which is half hazelnut cream, half chocolate, raspberry truffle layers, white chocolate, and sliced almonds on the icing. Yum.
I'm totally going to eat another piece with my Dunkin Donuts hazelnut coffee this morning. :)
I couldn't take my eyes away from their gorgeous cakes. I thought Mont Blanc had the prettiest cakes but now I'm torn! We took home the Ambrosia, which is half hazelnut cream, half chocolate, raspberry truffle layers, white chocolate, and sliced almonds on the icing. Yum.
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| some of their beautiful cakes |
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» 2011 update
I can't believe that it's already mid-August of 2011! I just signed in while I was at work and realized that my last post was from the beginning of 2011. This year has seriously whizzed by and I can't believe that it's already almost fall.
I know that there are some of you who will read this so this is for you guys, as well as for myself so I can see in the future what my life was like back in 2011 :]
I'm still dating David and we are very happy. I've never been with someone that I felt so strongly about. I think I used to throw the "L" word around without realizing what it truly entailed. It's not simply just an emotion or a saying you say to someone you are dating. I truly love this man that sometimes my heart feels like exploding. He makes me feel so safe and he takes care of me in a way that no one ever has before. When I'm sad or frustrated, he really does care and will take the time out to try and make me smile again. The way that we started dating was definitely unconventional but I think that the reason that we were acquaintances at first, then quickly became friends.. only to realize that I was intrigued by him and here we are... :)
I'm working at PCNation, which is an electronics company (check us out!) that mainly deals with sales via phone or the web. I'm working as their Amazon liason, so if you order something from Amazon and PCNation is the merchant company, I will see your order! I really like it here.. the work environment and my co-workers are fun so it's definitely not a job that I dread waking up for every morning. I will be switching some of my responsibilities around soon and there's word around here about a promotion so keep your fingers crossed for me!
Family's good. My cousin Jane is expecting her 2nd child, a baby girl in November of this year so I'm super excited for her! My other cousin Sarah is off to college this year.. I can't believe she's at that age..
Friends are good.. I think since the late portion of last year and all throughout this year has helped me realize who my true friends are. I think that the people I consider closest to me were people that I never thought would be that close with, but our personalities fit and they are people that I would not hesitate to do anything for. They got my back so I got theirs <3
Anyways, I'm sorry I don't have any pictures or whatever. This is a boring post but at least when I look at it the next time I update (maybe like 8 months from now LOL), I'll know what was going on with my life.
Til next time,
Sylvia
I know that there are some of you who will read this so this is for you guys, as well as for myself so I can see in the future what my life was like back in 2011 :]
I'm still dating David and we are very happy. I've never been with someone that I felt so strongly about. I think I used to throw the "L" word around without realizing what it truly entailed. It's not simply just an emotion or a saying you say to someone you are dating. I truly love this man that sometimes my heart feels like exploding. He makes me feel so safe and he takes care of me in a way that no one ever has before. When I'm sad or frustrated, he really does care and will take the time out to try and make me smile again. The way that we started dating was definitely unconventional but I think that the reason that we were acquaintances at first, then quickly became friends.. only to realize that I was intrigued by him and here we are... :)
I'm working at PCNation, which is an electronics company (check us out!) that mainly deals with sales via phone or the web. I'm working as their Amazon liason, so if you order something from Amazon and PCNation is the merchant company, I will see your order! I really like it here.. the work environment and my co-workers are fun so it's definitely not a job that I dread waking up for every morning. I will be switching some of my responsibilities around soon and there's word around here about a promotion so keep your fingers crossed for me!
Family's good. My cousin Jane is expecting her 2nd child, a baby girl in November of this year so I'm super excited for her! My other cousin Sarah is off to college this year.. I can't believe she's at that age..
Friends are good.. I think since the late portion of last year and all throughout this year has helped me realize who my true friends are. I think that the people I consider closest to me were people that I never thought would be that close with, but our personalities fit and they are people that I would not hesitate to do anything for. They got my back so I got theirs <3
Anyways, I'm sorry I don't have any pictures or whatever. This is a boring post but at least when I look at it the next time I update (maybe like 8 months from now LOL), I'll know what was going on with my life.
Til next time,
Sylvia
» 2010
As December comes to an end, I've been reflecting upon my life. 2010 has been one of the craziest years of my life. I turned 23, graduated college, almost got kicked out of the house, broke up with someone I thought I was going to spend the rest of my life with, rekindled friendships that are so dear to me, fell in love again, and really started to commit myself into having a relationship with Jesus.
As I think upon these past 12 months, I'm hit with waves of nostalgia. Where I am is a million miles away from where I thought I was going to be. I'm filled with worry, anxiety, and fear... but at the same time, I know that my God is going to provide me with anything and everything I will ever want or need in my life. I just need to learn to trust in Him more.
I have lost a lot of relationships this past summer and I wish things weren't this way. I am praying for those people whose hearts are so bitter towards me. I just need to be patient and give them some time to forgive me. It sucks waiting when all I want is to be normal with them, which probably is selfish of me, but I will wait. I don't want to give up on relationships that were at one point so strong that I would have given up my life for them without a second's hesitation. I still would do that for them. I just hope they know that...
Marriage is something that I've thought a lot about this past year as well. As most of my friends are now getting engaged or have already gotten married, it's been weighing on my mind a lot. Especially since after Sam and I broke up, I realized how close we were to have gotten married. With all of the underlying problems we had that didn't surface until this summer, I can't even begin to imagine what a disaster it would have been if we had taken that next step forward in our relationship.
Anyways, enough dwelling on the past. I realized that I made the mistake of changing who I was in order to please someone else. He is not at all to blame completely for the demise of our relationship. In fact, I take more of the blame because I was the one that let myself sit by and change for someone who I loved. I found someone who loves me for who I am. We've been friends for about 5 years and I think that helped immensely. Normally, I'll date someone new.. someone that I meet and grow interest in. This time, we grew in our friendship over the summer and eventually started dating. The difference between this relationship and all of the other ones prior is that we are going to keep it God-centered. I think that this is the reason why it's been so successful so far.
As I think upon these past 12 months, I'm hit with waves of nostalgia. Where I am is a million miles away from where I thought I was going to be. I'm filled with worry, anxiety, and fear... but at the same time, I know that my God is going to provide me with anything and everything I will ever want or need in my life. I just need to learn to trust in Him more.
I have lost a lot of relationships this past summer and I wish things weren't this way. I am praying for those people whose hearts are so bitter towards me. I just need to be patient and give them some time to forgive me. It sucks waiting when all I want is to be normal with them, which probably is selfish of me, but I will wait. I don't want to give up on relationships that were at one point so strong that I would have given up my life for them without a second's hesitation. I still would do that for them. I just hope they know that...
Marriage is something that I've thought a lot about this past year as well. As most of my friends are now getting engaged or have already gotten married, it's been weighing on my mind a lot. Especially since after Sam and I broke up, I realized how close we were to have gotten married. With all of the underlying problems we had that didn't surface until this summer, I can't even begin to imagine what a disaster it would have been if we had taken that next step forward in our relationship.
Anyways, enough dwelling on the past. I realized that I made the mistake of changing who I was in order to please someone else. He is not at all to blame completely for the demise of our relationship. In fact, I take more of the blame because I was the one that let myself sit by and change for someone who I loved. I found someone who loves me for who I am. We've been friends for about 5 years and I think that helped immensely. Normally, I'll date someone new.. someone that I meet and grow interest in. This time, we grew in our friendship over the summer and eventually started dating. The difference between this relationship and all of the other ones prior is that we are going to keep it God-centered. I think that this is the reason why it's been so successful so far.
» Anticipation . . .
I don't want to get too excited... but wish me luck. Some great things might happen soon :)
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