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Happy New Year 2010

Weekend in L.A.

I’ve saved up since October for a shopping spree weekend in L.A.  I knew I’ll be spending most of my time at the beginning with my baby nephew and family for the holidays… but also know the fun times arriving when my friends come and pick me up to hit Hollywood and boutiques.

So was catered to and driven around by the best of friends all over California for 1.5 weeks… when I can’t imagine going back to the car culture anymore (I’m so used to the convenient transportations in HK)… also came to realize how EXPANSIVE California is.  It’s just enormous.  It takes a whole day just to do one thing.

I’ve spent a night or few nights in:

1. San Diego
2. Manhattan Beach (and other beach areas)
3. West Hollywood
4. San Clemente
5. Montebello

and of course shopped in Santa Monica, Melrose, and Rodeo.

It was AWESOME.

Better yet… I get to head back to my sister’s and to this little fella:

No glam or money can outshine this tiny human being.  He’s just turned 2 months old in this picture.  I’ve never hung out with a baby before.  I’ve always perceived babies as little sacks of potatoes that sleep alot.  I have never expected them to have personalities and voice themselves and want and need and protest when they don’t like something.  I also have never thought I’ll fall in love with a baby like this.  He frowns, pouts, cries, smiles, and clings onto you.  It’s the most amazing thing.

Coming Back To Hong Kong

Just when I was packing up in L.A. and switching my California sim card to my Hong Kong sim card.  My phone beeped indicating voicemails and sms messages received.

One of these messages read:

“Hi.  I’m (so and so) from (busy) agency.  You were refered to by (so and so).  We have several hotel gigs and was wondering if you’re interested.  Please call us back.  Thank you and Happy new year.”

When I arrived to Hong Kong airport after the gruesome 17 hour flight, I called the agency while waiting to claim my luggages.  Before my cab got me home to my doorsteps, I’ve landed my first hotel gig for next week.

Looks like this is going to be a good year.

Happy new year.

xxx