It's been more than 9 months since I last posted. I had intended not to post anymore, without saying goodbye, but then an update now and then would serve as a good reminder of just how much I've come along.

I have definitely grown a lot (emotionally and socially) as a person over the past year. Academically, not so much, but I am hardly unaware of current events.

I have been busy and active. I saw Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire just this week alone (and enjoyed both). I went to New York with my family earlier this week on Thanksgiving, and went skiing with my sis this weekend. Next week, I will have to run a few errands (bring my car in for an oil change, appointment). The Jingle Ball concert will be here in no time and then there's the upcoming trip. I haven't met up with a few people that I've been meaning to, but I will. am very excited about all these activities, but sometimes there just aren't enough hours in a day!

As for my car debt: I am making huge stride with the monthly payments. I still contend that the goal is attainable, but I think I will refrain from making any large $ purchases for a while after my car's paid off.

At this time, I am most excited about skiing. It can get expensive, but I think it's well worth it.
Other than that, I am definitely enjoying life. I didn't think that life after college is all that much fun (it's always work), but like all things, it's really as much fun as you make it to be. And right now, it's just a blast. :)

Posted 2:51 PM by hiu k.

My goals:

I probably can't achieve all my goals within the year, but I want to write them down to serve as a constant reminder that I am - at least - working towards these goals.

I am going to be more active this year (socially) and (athletically?)

I am going to spend less time online, and more quality time with the people I care about.

I am aiming to put my paychecks into my car debt. I have to figure out if it's possible to pay off my car in 2 years, instead of 5. (Completion of the goal would trigger new goal of "moving out").

I am going to travel this year (while keeping my head above water with limited budget)

I am going to do good.

I am going to take risks.

I am going to try out new things.

I am going to live life a little more. :)

Posted 5:06 PM by hiu k.

Amazing. It's 2005. Where has the time gone? And why haven't I updated my blog since last October?
Laziness at its peak, I guess.

Actually, I've been busy. The more I wanted to change things, the more I find that they stay the same. Anyway, there are a lot of things happening in my life. Mostly changes. Good changes, I would say (aren't most changes good? how can you learn and grow if things are...stagnant?)

I've even develop a crush on someone I know, which I find to be mildly funny because it began strictly as a friendship (admittedly, he actually turned me off at the beginning until I got to know his dynamic personality). Sometimes I just don't understand how the heart works, or why we feel the way we do. I don't think he has any idea (or maybe he does), but it's meant to be...it's meant to be, right? I have some very good friends, but overall, I still suck at relationships/friendships. Then again, what's new? I'll just keep working at it. ;)

I took up skiing recently (first-timer) and it's a blast! What a rush to go down the mountain at that speed (and a bigger rush for me because I didn't know how to stop!) I fell so many times and had problems picking myself up (if I don't take off my skiis) but I didn't mind it at all because I "want" to learn it badly enough. I spent a full day there (from 10-4p.m, which does not include the 1 hour commute), took a 1.5 hour beginner's lesson, and went up and down the "smallest" mountain three times. I am going to go again and keep practicing until I get better (but definitely before it closes in March!)

I would invite my friends to go skiing, but I want to wait until I can at least pick myself up. I've definitely got to work on my upper-body strength. I knew that too. To be honest, I really don't mind falling at all and I don't kind falling to be embarassing (everybody does, and it actually hurts less than if I were to fall from skating! think: ice). It's just the getting up part that I have the most problems with (I can't pull myself up!) so it looks like I don't want to get up and try again (which is not the case at all!)

The only other problem....? Well, I need to stop falling whenever I get of the ski lift! I keep failing at it each time even though I tried different methods! I'll have to do more testing the next time now, right?

Of course, the best part is - All worries are gone when I go skiing (probably because everyone's occupied with "not falling") I didn't think I'd want to try skiing, but now I'm glad I took a chance. As much as I love skating (for years now), I think skiing just stole the lead on my passion from skating!

All in all - good changes so far for year 2005. I'll have to keep taking more risks now to experience life, right? ;)

P.S. I am going to stay away from concerts this year - I've went to 3 in the last year alone - Mixfest, JingleBall, and Avril Lavigne at the Fleetcenter (and I got relatively broke after each one) so I definitely need to check my budget. Financially, it doesn't look too good for me since since my car insurance renewel is coming up. That's going to be hefty, along with car debt and bills, and how can I save if I'm living paycheck to paycheck. Then again, what's really new in the life of twenty-year old somethings nowadays?

Posted 9:58 AM by hiu k.