100 words | last day

This is the 100th and last 100 word post. Thanks for reading.

The last day of the year is always a little bittersweet for me. I usually look over the past year and take inventory of all that’s happened. The overwhelming feeling is that 2011 hasn’t been a good year. I keep thinking about the rough times this year, which definitely weren’t fun. Then I think about the good times I’ve had: the trips, the friendships, and the year always seems to balance itself back out. I’m not sure how I’ll remember this year in the future, but for now, I can only hope that I make the most of next year.

100 words | coffee cup eruption

This morning I thought it’d be a good idea to grab coffee at common grounds before coming into the office. I thought nothing of the lid as I secured it to the cup, since it had a normal opening. As I was getting off the freeway on Jst, there was a slight pothole on the lane that I was in. Oh my goodness. I looked over at the cup, and as if in slow motion, coffee shot up from the hole of the lid into the air (at least half a foot) and came crashing down everywhere. Grr... Happy Friday.

100 words | no thanks, I don’t commute to work on a hang glider

Why do products these days assume that you lead a more active lifestyle than 007? Yesterday, my coworker showed me his new lunchbox, which had room not only for a sandwich and capri sun, but also carabineers for additional bottles and slots for energy gel packs. Watches these days go down to 12,000m underwater and have emergency transmitters, backpacks come with snowboard tools and foldout beach changing mats, and cars come with bulletproof panels. Basically, there are no longer products designed for the sedentary soul. I’m good on the lunchbox, I’ll take my lunch to work in a safeway bag.

100 words | I will probably be excommunicated for saying this but…

Would acacians be averse to paying dues? This may not be a popular idea, but please let me explain. If people paid, say, $100 a year to be a member of Acacia, it’ll cover church lunch, retreat, and any incidental costs that the fellowship may incur throughout the year. Whatever is left over can go to a rainy day fund, and it will likely encourage more budgetary discretion when planning church lunches and retreats. This would also clearly differentiate the members from guests and visitors and encourage members to attend as they have a vested interest. Just a random brainfart…

100 words | airport fun

Not all airports were created equal. There are fun ones, ones that have places to explore, things to do. Then there are airports where the most exciting feature is the scrolling flight status screen (believe me, it's no big whup). The dilemma here is, what do I do in those airports? I tried playing games, but angry birds can only take you so far on a four hour layover. People watching's (noncreeper kind) fun for a bit too, as you can sit there and make up stories about people who pass by.  What do you do for fun at airports?

100 words | sooo humid

I know, I’m from Shanghai, which is pretty much the humidest (I think that’s a word…) place on earth, but no, I’m not used to it. Every time I go anywhere that’s more humid than 40%, it’s game over, which kinda sucks, cuz a lot of places I like to go are humid. Sadly, I’m not made to be in hot and humid areas. Right now, I’m sitting here under the sun in 70% humidity (it’s soooo muggy). Bah humbug. I know it sounds weird, but I kinda wish I was back in Sac weather. Only a few more hours…

100 words | the cousins: Michelle

Michelle is Julie's younger sister, though they're quite different, with Michelle being a bit more outgoing and outspoken. I still remember the Friday she was born, since we had met their family the night before for thanksgiving dinner. It was quite an eventful weekend.

Julie and Michelle are quite close growing up, though they have different talents and interests. Michelle is also quite musically adept, having grown up at the piano bench, however she is definitely much more serious about her ballet commitments. It's been pretty amazing to watch these two grow up. *sigh* Man, I'm definitely getting older haha...