Ylla's Sound Track

Making out with Rice Cake

2007-09-18T21:58:00.001-05:00

Last Sunday was my favorite Nihonjin's birthday. We celebrated her birthday during tennis. Later that night, she demonstrated the proper way to make out with a soccer rice cake.

Human and Humble

2007-09-18T21:43:00.000-05:00

I enjoy running. Most people don't enjoy it but they do it because they want to get their heart rate up fast. For me, I have long grown out of that phase, I enjoyed it even when I was smoking. I like it because it is so... primal. When I run, I feel human and humble. At the same time, I am presence. I love breathing hard, I love the struggle. I don't mind the sweat, it actually gives me overwhelming satisfaction. Bonus: It keeps you fit. Nice tush is also a "+". :P

Undecided

2007-09-12T20:32:00.000-05:00

While I was thinking about tennis practice. Right outside my office window, dark clouds started rolling in and rain started pouring. There was still sunlight a minute ago..

Rain or Shine / Rain and Shine? Cancel or reschedule?

Unpublished

2007-09-12T20:30:00.001-05:00

Me and Michael in the elevator, image captured by mo liu me and my overpriced "iphone". :)

Destination: Destin

2007-09-11T21:33:00.000-05:00

We spent the labor day weekend at Destin. White sand, blue water, and jelly fish. What a wonderful way to end the summer of 2007!

First morning, before heading to the beach. I stole a yellow floater from a beach shop while doing my morning jog... and here is the evidence.... oopsss...got caught in the act...

In between beaches, we also found time parasailing...

It was a wondeful trip........

Home sweet home

2007-08-26T13:22:00.000-05:00

Despite the many requests for finished pictures of my new home. I was always too lazy to post. i-phone has sort of made things simpler by the fact that it is always laying around looking at me. Anyway, here are some pictures of the second floor that were taken using my i-phone this moring. The decoration is still primitive and is in no way finished... I only include second floor because i am too lazy to go up or down one floor :P

Tired

2007-08-19T22:37:00.000-05:00

3 more months, 2007 will be over. Looking back at what I have done this year, literally nothing. Past weekend, two days of drinking and partying have generated an enormous amount of guilt on this sunday night. Next week, I should limit myself to 1 night of partyting :) and quit drinking for the rest of the year.

Moments

2007-08-06T22:07:00.000-05:00

Everybody agrees that it is good to have time for yourself. Quiet moments which you could just contemplate about yourself, your life. What you have been doing whether it is right or wrong. Think about the way you are leading your life and think about what is still missing. These moments are supposed to help you see yourself better, clarify your thoughts so you can adjust your directions accordingly. However, my recent "moments" have lead me into a minor state of confusion. A confusion/realization of the true me... Anyways, here are some of my running pictures. Running solves problems by creating more ...

Dangerous and Adventerous?!

2007-08-05T22:54:00.000-05:00

Mountain biking is a lot more harder and dangerous than I would have thought. Mountain biking literally means mountain biking - You bike the mountain. The enjoyment one derives from it is truly individual..

Tom Yum Showdown - Iron Chef Ray Ray vs. Challenger Angelina

2007-08-05T14:35:00.000-05:00

The highly anticipated cooking event of the year was concluded successfully last night. Thank you everyone for the effort. It was highly entertaining and satisfying (tummy)! 7 judges were presence and each casted a vote to their favorite bowl of tom yum. The result of the voting was then delivered by Chairman BoBo at the end of tasting. Chef Ray Ray defeated Chef Angelina by scoring 4 judges votes and was crowned the Tom Yum Master title. Chef Ray Ray cooked up a good pot of homemade Tom Yum that speaks to the heart of all judges. All judges think it is very original and gave high points for authenticity, sourness, hotness and homeyless. Though Challenger Angelina's cooking isn't bad at all, it is a bit flamboyant. Click on the two bowls of tom yum for pictures.

My Mix

2007-07-26T20:51:00.000-05:00

Adrenaline
Nicotine
Caffeine
Alcohol

Peachtree Road Race 2007

2007-07-05T23:03:00.000-05:00

Here are the pictures that I took during the race... Just click on my feet and enjoy!

11451 ready!

2007-07-03T21:37:00.000-05:00

Happy 4th to everyone in the U.S.!!! This mid summer holiday is definitely well deserved since tomorrow is "only" the second day of holidays in the year. A lot of Atlantans, like me, will be running the famous Peachtree Road Race at 7:30 am tomorrow. With more than 55k participants, PRR is one of the world's largest 10K. (It used to be the largest until last year when the number of participants were surpassed by Germany, I think! >.<). Imagine, running with 60,000 people for 6.2 miles!! I am already pumped! It seems like everyone around us is running (or know someone that is running), it will be a definite blast! "Running" in a race like this is definitely impossible, so I have already given up any hope of trying to shatter my PR of 47.37 minutes. My goal tomorrow is to collect all the free T shirts on the road side and take pictures of peoples' butts... so you all can share the excitement with me right here on your computer, without running a step. Make sure you check back soon.

Poop together?

2007-07-01T21:55:00.000-05:00

We went to an ethnic restaurant for a family style buffet lunch on Saturday after some trail running.. Lunch was suprising good!! What came as a true surprise is this: Restrooms are family style too!!

Be Mine?

2007-06-25T22:10:00.001-05:00

Counting down!

2007-06-25T21:25:00.001-05:00

Can't believe July is right around the corner. What is so special about July? No, it is not the summer, it is not the Independence Day, it is also not because of that special Leo day. It is, however, important since it remarks the beginning of the second half of the year. So, it is time to check the progress of your new year resolutions. Did you do it? What have you done so far this year? Are you still waiting on the sideline for life to happen to you? What is your dream or what was your dream? Do you still remember? Ten years ago, this summer, I was 21. Just graduated and thought the whole world revolves around me. Ten years later, realized that I revolve around the world instead. Many detours and many more to come. Hope everyone can live life with no regrets. Enjoy every moment of it, breath every breathe, run every step.

I am back!

2007-06-19T20:04:00.000-05:00

Happy to be back and writing! First of all, I would like to apologize for the inactivity of my page for the past few months. I just recently regained my internet connection after a severe internet "drought"! To give you an update, it has been a busy but good few months. I moved into a new house, ran a marathon, spent a lot of money, injured my back and ankle... and sort of witnessed the fact that five of my friends gave birth!! All these life stuff make me feel "small". They all sort of reinforce the fact that I am no longer young and can't be reckless anymore. However, I still want to make my life somewhat less ordinary.... Living it for me.

Are you ready?

2007-03-14T22:18:00.000-05:00

10 more days...

21

2007-03-09T22:59:00.000-05:00

Time flies. I feel like 21 was just yesterday. In this quiet room, I can still hear the music... from yesterday... People age but feelings don't, such is the reason why we feel young at heart. Treasure today..it slips away! Why did the U.S. government decide to steal an hour from us earlier this year? Let's see how much energy we can really save.

Headache

2007-03-08T23:12:00.000-05:00

Closing a house is supposed to be exciting but not quite so. My friend Zeka bought a house in my division and has found many problems with her house before closing. For examples... outlet locates in between the baseboard and the wall.. 50% of the doors in the house couldn't be closed properly, ladder to the attic facing the wrong direction (the wall), a tilted deck etc... After her warnings, I'd better do my own measurement this weekend. This weekend will definitely be a busy one. Wish me luck!!!

Almost Ready

2007-03-04T22:36:00.000-05:00

The town home is almost ready. Here are the pictures: *Click me*
I am a little disappointed that they built another block of townhouse really close to mine.. blocking a big chunk of my view. Anyway, I am closing the place on the 23rd of this month and we plan to move in on the 1st of April. It will be such a busy week... close the house, run a marathon and then move in and clean! Regardless, it is all worth it as I can expand my horizon from 150 sq ft to 1800.

Triathlon.. Marathon

2007-02-18T23:35:00.000-05:00

Over the course of the Chinese new year dinner with friends. Someone suggested that we should do a Triathlon at Hawaii... http://www.mauimultisportsclub.org/Hawaii sounds nice but... Triathlon? Swimming?? In the sea? For now, I am focusing on training for my first Marathon next month. My time goal is to not have people evacuate me from the course before I get to the finish line. :))) Learning swimming will be a project for April... Anyway, wish you a happy new year!!

Happy Chinese New Year

2007-02-18T23:26:00.000-05:00

Something to be happy about this new year. The townhouse is almost ready. Here are some pictures:

Views #14 - Feb 2007

Isn't it a beauty?

Juggling

2007-02-13T22:08:00.000-05:00

Can I have these? http://www.jugglingstore.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=215

Picture --->

2007-02-12T22:35:00.000-05:00

Going to Pensacola to go over some models tomorrow. Not really looking forward to it since I am not much a traveller. My bunions will certainly complain at the end of the day since Atlanta airport is huge and the terminals are just ... too long. I posted my first picture as you can see, this is the only picture I can find. I will work harder on my blog tomorrow.

Hello welcome to my blog!

2007-02-11T23:15:00.000-05:00

This is my first post! yea!! I will post here often to share my life and irrelevant details to the www! :) Happy Chinese New Year!