I swear, it must be bad luck to write about my relationships because the moment I post something good about it, something happens without fail to go wrong. I think I've learned my lesson. You will never read about me and Joseph Chung on this weblog ever again.

Well I welcome those ups and downs anyway. If not for them, I would never have made the spontaneous decision in the middle of the night to drop it all and run away to Southern California. Leave here at 10:30pm, get there at 5:00am. And as I've predicted and mentioned before, the trip was far better than "some crossing party in cowtown." FREALS. And forgive me for my brutal honesty, as ya'll know how much I love greek orgs, but I'd take a trip and an adventure to Socal or anywhere else over a cramped and sweaty get together in an old house in our little Davis bubble anyday!

That said, thanks to my big bro who just so fatefully saw my facebook status about my LA getaway and called immediately with the words so sweet, short and straight to the point: "you need a place to stay?" amongst 2 others who offered their humble abodes for my spur of the moment decision that carried me about 436 miles away from where I normally called home. Well why not big bro? I'll take your offer! And thank you very much! So there I was, arriving at 5am to my big bro's beautiful estate where I spent my entire short-term LA stay at.

What better way to clear your head than taking in views of the refreshing ocean by going to the coast? Rancho Palos Verdes was where we headed, and did I mention, Donald Trump has a house there? Visiting the Wayfarers chapel has been on my bucket list for a while now, so after some wholesome bombass Taiwanese breakfast, big bro and I set sail on our way to visit Wayfarer's Chapel, a glass chapel built by the son of the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.

Thats our view from the chapel. No, don't tell me. I'm guessing you're thinking: "awesome" :)

And me and my big bro. #1 big bro + #1 lil sis. When you're this close, there IS some use to joining some greek orgs! ahah but little boys and little girls though, do not - I repeat - do not slut around when joining (ie: LIL SISSES ahem). You will accrue nothing but a bad reputation, sexually transmitted diseases such as gonnorhea, chlamydia, and a whole bunch of people who are disgusted by your sleeziness, easiness, and not to mention - looseness...ESPECIALLY if you're ugly as your easiness in getting laid will amount to nothing but a name for yourself that's better known to society as "desperation"!! :-0 Remember: You have been warned.

Thank god I had a great pledge dad, genuine big bro, and all I ever accrued from joining my lil sis program is a bad liver from being in the Takemoto drinking family line and a whole shitload of crazy good memories that haven't ceased!

We shall press on. Behold, Wayfarer's Chapel! With a little wedding recital in progress!



...my big bro doesn't seem impressed at all, LOL. He's texting chicks like there's no tomorrow, and it's all good! ahaha


Talk about serenity!

 

Close up of the alter:
 Wow! I didn't know my legs were so long until this picture! I think I like what I see because it srsly PAYS to be one of the few taller asian girls in existence! ahahaha TRUST.... ;D


On to the next Saga. My dear college friends came to meet up with me at the drop of a dime at Balcony lounge, one of the few bars in Irvine, Calif. How nice it was to meet up with my fully Taiwanese biggie and my dear freshman buddy Andrew! What better way to celebrate than to celebrate it the TAIWANESE style with some TAIWAN BEER! Even the token Korean (Andrew) said, "damn, this beer tastes hella good." Well...you shouldn't have expected anything less, my lesser Korean friend. ahaha I kid, I kid!


 
Mmmm. This was nice. Just what I needed! I love you guys and yes, 36 hours in LA was way too short. Being in 3 cities in 3 days is no joke! We shall do it again when Kuk is less busy with his law school and we can all meet up again <3

Lastly, a holiday dinner and slumber party with my honorary biggie is another perfect way to end a week:



Happy Holidays Party People!!!!



Experiences and Adventures are never wasted. I've taken away with this trip how much people really genuinely care for you, try for you and work for you. I've also broadened my horizons to the Los Angeles area (thanks to Andrew). I hope to join the rest of my college buds in SoCal soon. And the best quote I have to take away from the whole entire trip: "Get the FUCKKKKKK outta there!" lol (Kuk + Shawn) Much love for my homies in the lower part of my beloved sunshine state! It wont be long before I'm with you again. :)))))

Seven months already with Joe and we decided to slip away to the Sonoma Coast for a 3 day weekend vacation to celebrate our anniversary. Bodega Bay, a majestic little seaside town was the place we chose to celebrate our relationship lasting thus far, a place that offered sweeping pacific views and lots of outdoor activities to match the personalities of me and my boy.

We rented a vacation home to feel more comfortable than just a 3 night stay at a hotel or other accommodation. Fully furnished with kitchen supplies, pots and pans, a little den, living room and dining room with a jacuzzi bathtub and a hideaway Master bedroom, our vacation home was the perfect way to spend a cozy and intimate anniversary getaway. We even had a spa right outside our front door on the patio which offered a beautiful view of the ocean and a private entry way to our very own private beach!

Some pictures to share:

Upon arrival of the small town, we shared dinner at Lucas' Wharf Restaurant, a cozy cabin-like restaurant where I left my iPhone for 3 days before realizing it! Thank God they weren't shady and returned it to me on our way out of town Sunday evening :)


Later that night, board games and a vodka drinking match with my baby which I won: 




The next morning, Joe brought SEXY back by making breakfast all by himself! French toast, a recipe of his grandfathers. Extra tasty because my baby made it! You're just gonna have to admit: hella cute! :)





Dining Room:



Private entry way to our private beach:



Our Beach:



View from Bedroom window:





Close Up :)


Seaside eatery: fried oysters, fish & chips, clam chowder bread bowl, and calamari galore! (yes we ordered ALL that!) lol fatties. While we were there, we made a new friend with a sea-faring kitty cat!



Beach Time!!!!



Love Letters: Joe wastes no time in getting straight to work to show me how much he luvs me :0)







We then travel up to the highest point in Bodega, "Bodega Head" where I apparently gave him some...
nevermind ;) . Anyway a nice hike in cool breeze was ultimately unwinding for the both of us.




On our hike back, we run into a Lord of the Rings-like woody recess.








Shower, get fresh, get ready. We then head to our favorite Bodega Restaurant that we've visited before, Terrapin Creek Cafe :) where they change their menu every single month. Check them out on yelp!



Joe orders some porkchop over forbidden rice



I get a braised beef dish! notice my now-dark hair. :D





We get a light tiramisu for dessert that was to DIE for! nom nom nom!




PRESENTS: My 7 month anniversary gift to Joe? Customized Authentic Raiders Jersey and a pair of club seat tickets to his to-be first football game ever!!!!! look at this silly goose:


No pictas yet but his gift to me? A pair of tickets to my to-be first musical ever! WICKED in SF :D (which I will update with pix later)




Next day: A trip to Guernville to visit the Armstrong Redwoods:






We head back for some dinner where my bb decides to cook us some pizza and burgers :)



mm i love a man that cooks ;)


My dinner!
 














ps. all you lovebugs out there must make a trip to the sonoma coast! (and capitola!)

  I know this might not last forever as nothing really ever does, but lately I've been really happy with the person I'm with. I don't feel that I've ever been so close to a significant other than I have with the person I'm with right now, and that anyone has ever come close to being as supportive as he is to me. Its our 6 months this weekend and I really feel as if we're reaching a level of stability with one another.

Accolades to my baby :) for being able to make me so happy. Kudos for being so adaptable to my high-maintenance ass. Salutes for your insatiable efforts. And Props to being the renowned Power Couple in Davis. :)