birthdays on a sundaze

There is something about Sundays that I absolutely love. Two reasons: Maybe because I am an actual human sloth, but I love Sundays because it just feels like a lazy day when you lounge around in your pj's, eat ice cream, and watch shows on Netflix without any feelings of guilt. Second reason is that they are meant for Sunday Brunches. Then, after, you go home and sleep it off until Monday morning.

Last Sunday my friend Annie threw a Sunday Birthday Brunch for her 22nd birthday and it was 'much perfection.' I had the opportunity to snap some photos of the event. Shoutout to Annie for pulling it all off! And for a wonderful gathering with some of the best people I know. After brunch, I slept for a good 3 hours and it was pretty amazing.

All the decorations were handmade by Annie. The food was catered by Copa Vida. The beautiful cake was made by But_itsnotjustcakes. I took more pictures that I will probably upload onto my Flickr when I am not too lazy, which will be 2 years from now. Anyhow, thanks for reading. I hope you enjoy your weekend!

The setup team. (Left to right: Phillip, Jie, Annie, me)

Yolosemite | Summer 2014

A trip with some college friends to celebrate life.

We arrived Friday morning and spent the day exploring Yosemite Valley & hiked to Mirror Lake. 

On Saturday we hiked the famous Mist Trail to Vernon Falls (the first waterfall) and Nevada Falls (the second). The views were breathtaking.

On our last day, we hiked Hetch Hetchy. This is the reservoir that San Francisco gets their water from...and...we swam in it! 

The friends :) (Left to right: John, Frank, me, and Vivian)

Hey, I'm Back!

UCR Class of 2014. Go Highlanders!

I know I've been really bad with updating this blog, but in the mist of my fourth year of college, countless exams, group projects, and trying to get my life together, blogging got lost in the background noise of it all. The good news is that I'm done and am a college graduate now (whoohoo!) with all the time in the world! That is, until I get a job and become a real adult. Until then, I'll just be floatin' around. I just wanted to say that these last 4 years of college has been the best experience I've had in my life thus far. From leaving home, to living in the dorms with 50 other students doing crazy things that I'd never imagine myself doing, to moving in with roommates who made home feel like a home away from home, to joining Phi Sigma Pi and meeting friends that I never would have otherwise. It was 4 years of changing, learning, and growing. As cliche as it sounds, college changed me; my perspectives on life, me as a person, and it made me finally understand the saying, "You never truly live until you step out of your comfort zone." Those are the words I'll forever hold to heart because when I look back at all the great things that have happened to me, I realized it never would have happen if I was too scared to go for it. Life is too precious to not be doing all the things you want to be doing. The only thing I regret and would change is not grasping that idea sooner and start living more recklessly (but still making smart & sound decisions), vicariously, and just truly living life. I'll remember and cherish all the memories that I made and all the friends that I've gained. There's more that I want to say but it's hard to put into words so I'll stop right here. I will most definitely miss it all, but its time to turn over a new leaf and start the next chapter in my life (I'm so cheesy, I know..). Anyway, I was looking throughout my iPhoto and noticed a lot of pictures I never posted up so I'll start documenting some memorable moments now. 

Orphan Breakfast House

I have never been much of a breakfast person, but Orphan Breakfast House is pretty darn amazing. It is an American & Mexican fusion breakfast and brunch eatery in Sacramento, California. My friend's cousin took us here on our way to San Francisco. Let me tell ya, after this meal I've been craving pumpkin pancakes everyday!

Summer Picnics

Summer weather equal summer picnics - it's the perfect outdoors' day affair.

sandwich one: grilled chicken breast, grilled zucchini, thick slices of tomato, provolone cheese, mixed greens, topped with homemade pesto sauce on two slices of sourdough bread

sandwich two (vegetarian): sautéed portobello mushrooms, grilled zucchini, tomato, provolone cheese, mixed greens and homemade pesto sauce in between two slices of sourdough bread 

drinks: made homemade strawberry lemonade and mimosas for all the alcoholics out there

dessert: i made a new york cheesecake topped with homemade cherry&strawberry jam

This park was seriously beautiful. The picnic area overlooked a secluded lake where people can jet-ski, kayak, fish and swim. It really is a perfect place to enjoy the day, the sun, and great company. Definitely want to come back here anytime I want to lay in the sun and have a fun & relaxing day.

Numero Uno

This is my first blog post. I don't know what I'm doing.

bye for now.