i hardly update anymore. i don't know why i can't seem to find the time. it could also be because -

life is boring, that is one thing. it is the same 'ole, same 'ole... or, the junk i usually blog about i'm trying to just thinking through on my own rather than writing it all down and letting it fester out there on the interweb.

at any rate, black tie event tonight. pulling together an outfit was quite an ordeal because not all DC black tie events are created equal and generally, DC is just a bit stuffier and more conservative than other cities. and this one, while most all of the gents will be in tuxes, certainly isn't an inauguration ball. i shall try my best to look good though. pics later. thomas friedman of the NY times among others will be honored.

back to the SF trip. it was so great being back in the yay area. it almost makes me want to move back. people always think my roots are in seattle, but i'm actually a bay area girlie. there's something about SF that just makes you feel good. there's the sheer beauty, it's unique charms, and of course its diversity... it all felt so darn good. DC feels so much less authentic, not that i'm hating on it necessarily. there are plenty of things i love about DC.

anyhow, my two nieces there are absolutely adorable and i had such a good time with them. some pics:













besides good 'ole family time, a few seattle gals were down there. or rather, one moved down and the other was apartment hunting when i was there as she's moving down too. good times with them, as always. it felt great seeing them again. as for the pics... well, i've decided i look much too tipsy in them. we'll save those for another time.

happen valentine's day. after going several years without having one, it's kinda nice to have one this year.

after spending all sorts of time at greeting card shops though, i couldn't find anything that i really liked. for starters, why is it that they all have to say "love"? what if you aren't yet or are not sure if you love someone? what if you just like them a lot? and then what's with all the crap poetry they throw inside the cards? why not a simple, "happy valentine's day" message inside? it was absolutely aggravating looking for a card. the result? i bought construction paper and elmer's glue and jimmy rigged one up at home. the result:

i am tired.

got back from SF yesterday and it was a great, great time.

one quick pic of me and my newest niece, josie.

how cool is this? i think it's so great that nick jr has unveiled a show about a chinese-american kid. i'm just waiting for a korean-america kiddy show. a review of the show can be found here.

i've been so lazy and haven't posted a darn thing in quite a while.

last night, somehow we ended up hosting a superbowl party despite the fact that neither of us are into football or even knew which teams were playing. i guess you say, "we're grilling out back," and people round up and come over. it was a lovely day for bbq-ing though. nice and mild. i did win $2 for rightly betting on the giants.

off to SF this week to go visit my bro and his family. it should be a nice little getaway + some of my seattle girls will be down there too. we'll have a nice reunion in the bay. can't wait!