dance like there’s nobody watching

If I had the chance to live my life thus far all over again, the realities / hardships of the such careers aside, I think I’d like to be a singer or an actress. It’s a bit odd given that spotlight of any sort makes me rather uncomfortable. And it’s not that I imagine I would be a good actress / singer. In fact, I’m almost sure I’d be terrible at either, given the pitiable range of my voice and my probable stage fright. But I think the newness of it all might be part of the reason why those occupations appeal to me in an odd little way. 

Having said that, of course, I am certainly not going to go pursue those things. How incredibly funny that would be. Nope, I specifically prefaced this random thought by saying it was if I could live my life over again. And then, I may just have to live it at least another time to set things right.. (Time machines would be such dangerous things). Oh boy.

.. The lesson here is that commuting for too long can make some abrupt / peculiar thoughts sprout up in your head. 

wisdom on the bus

I admit, I am most certainly eavesdropping on the two guys sitting somewhere in front of me. But hey, when you hear things like “Excel shortcuts,” “angry MD” and “that UBS guy,” how could you not :P These two gents are both clearly working or have worked at big banks. But one guy, gesturing to his suit, says, “Really rich people don’t dress like this. They dress however they want.” I actually don’t mind suits much. But as I think of Steve Jobs and his black turtleneck, I think he might be right.. One day..(?!)

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med student friend telling me about the ER

  • MSF: haha
  • yeah
  • i don't think kneecaps are usually visible on people....
  • me: THANKSFORTHAT
  • MSF: there we go
  • okay i can stop now
  • can i tell you
  • about non-gruesome stuff?
  • also here
  • http: //27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqd5bgcesA1qjwt3mo1_500.jpg
  • that'll make you feel better
The Bernie Madoff ⇢

“This collection is made from a limited number of personal clothing items belonging to the notorious felon, Bernie Madoff, obtained at an auction held by the US Marshals Service. As seen on Seized and Sold: The Madoff Auction on Nat Geo. Certificate of authenticty available upon request.” - collection by Frederick James

AHAHAHH priceless. Or rather, starting at $250. HA!

dear friends of mine..

  • Kathy: lol what r u curious about?
  • me: LYDIA WON'T TELL ME SOMETHING
  • Kathy: lol
  • porque??
  • me: she's having FUN torturing me
  • Kathy: lol
  • i understand
  • me: -_-
  • Kathy: :P
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“I am a law, a two thousand page law..” ♫~

6:31am

My first commute to work. The people around me are clearly regulars, veterans, even, as they greet each other on the platform and then promptly hop on their mobile devices as we start moving. Either that, or they’re soon expertly passed out for an extra few minutes, expertly positioned for maximum comfort in these maroon seats and headphones firmly in place. Having woken up at 5am, I feel I should learn this artform sooner rather than later.

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the motherland

For all there is in Korea, I don’t think I could ever feel at home here. It’s been a short, short visit, more for “business” than pleasure and I don’t know when I’m going to get a chance to come back.. even so, seems like New York / New Jersey is where my heart is — at least for now. If only I could see my extended family more often..

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TOKYO—For the legions of conservative Japanese bureaucrats who already are sartorially challenged when it comes to casual wear, June 1 will potentially usher in their worst nightmare, as the government introduces a “Super Cool Biz” campaign that advocates wearing Hawaiian shirts, T-shirts and sandals to work as a way to save electricity this summer.

Tokyoites are bracing themselves for a scorching, sweat-filled summer, indoors and out. As the word setsuden, or save electricity, becomes a buzzword, government offices and many firms have pledged to keep the office thermostat at a steamy 28 degrees Celsius—82 degrees Fahrenheit—due to a government decree to cut electricity usage by 15% this summer thanks to its now-crippled nuclear-power plants.

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- Mariko Sanchanta, “Japanese Energy Strategy: Hawaiian Shirts”, WSJ

.. ha, “Super Cool Biz” campaign.. just, wow. But other than that, yikes. Desperate times call for desperate measures, I suppose..

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Just came back from small group where I had a one-on-one conversation with my small group leader. I hate talking about myself. Or at least, I feel really uncomfortable doing so. But it was.. helpful.. I think. I kind of feel confused about where I am in life now. But a good kind of confused, if there is such a thing. Ah.. don’t know how to express myself. Frustrating.

Gah!