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Love me if you can

2011-07-06T21:52:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I think that WAR is necessary! Every night I pray for peace on Earth. I hand out my dollars to the homeless. But believe that every able soul should work.

I am a person of my convictions. Call me wrong, call me right. But I bring my better angels to every fight. You may not like where I am going, but you sure know where I stand. Hate me if you want to, love me if you can.

Again, I stand my right to speak freely. But I worry about what people learn from TV and online. And before all of debating turns angry words and hate. But sometimes we should agree to disagree. I believe that higher up there looks down here and sees us , and what he would says!

Hate me if you want to and love me if you can...

I call it my day

2011-07-01T12:50:00.000-07:00

Once again all the Canadian got the day off because of Canadian day, Hong Kong celebrating return back to China and Princess Diana birthday as well as my birthday. Thanks to my parents who brought me to this world.

Of course, I found the love of my life from thousand miles away from my home town. made it here in America to love someone that care so much for me. He always there for me no matter where, when and how. Thanks to the blessing to the highest up there who blessed me with the love of my life.

Can't wait to get off from work enjoy the long holiday weekend though...

It is sentimental value to me!

2011-06-26T22:23:00.000-07:00

After my car broke down on Tuesday and knowing that the engine no longer works thus my love decided to tow the car back home. As we need time to figure out where is the best place to donate the car to get back tax deduction.

Though as I pulled in the drive way and I saw the car parked on the lawn. I feel happy to see it back home but sad as I can't drive it anymore until it fixed. It was a Thanksgiving gift from my love in year 2004 thus makes it so sentimental.

Like my mother does - Very beautiful song

2011-06-22T11:24:00.000-07:00

Wow! I truly like this piece of music by 1st runner up Lauren Alaina on The American Idol session 10. She is the champion and winner in many of our eyes...

People always say
I have a laugh like my mother does
Guess that makes sense
She taught me how to smile when things get rough
I've got her spirit, she's always got my back
When I look at her I think I want to be just like that

When I love I give it all I've got
Like my mother does
When I'm scared I bow my head and pray
Like my mother does

She's a rock, she is grace
She's an angel, she's my heart and soul
She does it all

When I love, I give it all I've got
Like my mother does
When I'm scared I bow my head and pray
Like my mother does

When I'm weak and unpretty
I know I'm beautiful and strong
Because I see myself
Like my mother does

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfUioEtzUcM&NR=1

A summer to remember!

2011-06-19T20:41:00.000-07:00

Today is the 1st day of summer. Meaning there are plenty of outdoor activities like BBQ in back yard or pool side parties. Hey please make me the favorite is watermelon martini, is Also for those we are dealing with allergy once again will sneezing and coughing. Thanks to the pollen.

Gosh, the whttp://elizascott.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=2504&action=editeather temperature is scorching high to three digit. As I drove through highway 85 and I realized that the paddle wasn't responses and white steam came out from the hood. Thank God it was down hill and I was manage to keep the car running to the road site. Then my love came by and follow by police officer arrive there to secure the spot.

After the tow truck tow away the car to the repair shop. Then my love took me home to drive another car to office. Despate with all the things and I felt blessed that it happened in the day time otherwise. This is indeed a summer to remember.

All about Dad

2011-06-19T13:29:00.000-07:00

He is the man of the home and also the one who contribute to created us. Today, we are celebrating his day so call 'Father's day'. Although my dad wasn't the hero as he should be but somehow I understand his situation as grown in in a small area full of gambling activities. In additional, grew up in big family and obviously lack of observation during his growing up process.

No matter what he is the key of family. The reason that we go back home for all occasions. Since he passed away and our family falling apart as the outsider rule the house who recently married my loser brother. Well, I am not proud of it but it is a fact.

Just wants to wish Happy Father's day to the Dad about the world.

We are indeed the victim of internet and social network

2011-06-11T13:28:00.000-07:00

She brings good news and laughter and it can be a very useful tool to everyone to even purchase things without moving an inch. But she can also brings the dark side of her. As we can see many neighbors, celebrities and politicians got hit because of bad behavior when they forgot about them-self while they online . Published unpleasant photos on social network and tweeted uncool message and etc.

Well, let's hope the fellow online users will be more careful and understand the consequences once the info published and there is no turning back and take fully responsibility on it. It's just not worth to screw up the trust worthy in family and walk the hall of shame like this simply because of posted drunken pictures online. Of course, we need to realized that we are the victim of internet and social network.

Why people tend to obnoxiously loud in public!

2011-06-09T22:02:00.000-07:00

We may notice people tend to be loud and noisy in public in anytime and anywhere. As long two or three individual get together and there you go the loudness exists. Keep in mind these people neither in bar, club nor drunk.

So, why they are so loud and noisy? Hmm I do not know and don't wants to know. But I found this behavior is very annoyed and probably lack of manner as no consideration. I don't care what topic of their conversation would be but no reason to be loud to interfere others. That's lead me to recall the line of Squidward on one of the episode in Spongebob Square pants carton "People talk loud when they want to sound smart, right"?

Just wish people have more consideration!

Honey Bee!

2011-06-04T21:43:00.000-07:00

It's Honey Bee! She can be very sweet and yet she may bite. However, everyone tends to love her.

If you'll be my soft and sweet, I'll be your strong and steady
You'll be my glass of wine, I'll be your shot of whiskey
You'll be my sunny day, I'll be your shade tree
You'll be my honeysuckle, I'll be your honey bee

Memorial Day 2011

2011-05-30T13:44:00.001-07:00

My deepest appreciation goes out to all the brave men and women, past and present, who fight for our freedom. Today, is the special day to tribute to all of you and Thank you for your service.

I am proud of my family as well because two generation of my family were served in military. My father in-law (Army), brother in-law (Air Force), sister in-law (Navy). Well, RIP Dad 'Beverly Randolph Scott' although we never meet before and knew you through family pictures but I am very proud of you and also to raise such good son to be my hubby. And I Thank you!

May God Bless

Finding conversation + Brainless questions = Stupidity!

2011-05-27T13:19:00.000-07:00

Not sure if you have experience this annoying situation but it really ticked me off. Understood, it's American way to be social and friendly to meet and greet. But hey if I do not know you well and my greeting to you is just 'Hi and Bye'.

Though I notice people tend to be nice and friendly but some of them are in the in the wrong way. Asking very personally questions to others like 'What's your plan for the long weekend and what did you ate for dinner?' Well, l don't need to report to you what we did last night because its none of your concern. I think it is stupid to ask question like this.

Judgment day and I quoted Camping claimed

2011-05-22T12:41:00.000-07:00

As silly as it can be most of the people believe that 05/21 is the 'judgment day' between 6.30pm through 8pm AKA end of the world. Many billboards were up from New York city, Miami to California where the broadcaster base. Simply because of his obnoxious prediction from a Christian radio broadcaster Harold Camping who predict that the rapture world take place on this evening.Well, it's 05/22 now we are still alive and kicking.

My fellow American and I guess we got better things to do rather then predict those nonsense so call end of the world. Understood, this is our temporary home but if it our time to go then we will take it. No reason to predict or what so ever.

To Camping followers and I would advise you to wake up because you are better then that.

The gift from Paco

2011-05-21T14:31:00.000-07:00

I am speechless when I watch the World News announced Paco Rodriquez as the person of the week. The fallen boxer has been brain dead for 2 days and his family agreed and remarkable decision to donate his organs to others.

The four women who do not know each is now share a same donor. They meet the Paco family in the first time to says 'Thank you'.

Common Mistakes Candidates Made in Job Interviews

2011-05-20T13:25:00.000-07:00

With pressure and stress may be causing some job seekers to make mistakes during their interviews that could cost them the job. A new nationwide CareerBuilder survey of more than 2,400 hiring managers conducted November 15 to December 2, 2010, reveals the outrageous and common mistakes that some candidates have made in job interviews.

When asked what the most outrageous blunders they had encountered interviewing candidates were, hiring managers reported the following:

Provided a detailed listing of how previous employer made them mad.
Hugged hiring manager at the end of the interview.
Ate all the candy from the candy bowl while trying to answer questions.
Constantly bad mouthed spouse.
Blew her nose and lined up the used tissues on the table in front of her.
Brought a copy of their college diploma that was obviously fake.
Wore a hat that said, “Take this job and shove it.”
Talked about how an affair cost him a previous job.
Threw his beer can in the outside trashcan before coming into the reception office.
Had a friend come in and ask “HOW MUCH LONGER?”
In addition to the most unusual gaffes, employers shared the most common mistakes candidates made during an interview:
Answering a cell phone or texting during the interview – 71%
Dressing inappropriately – 69%
Appearing disinterested – 69%
Appearing arrogant – 66%
Speaking negatively about a current or previous employer – 63%
Chewing gum – 59%
Not providing specific answers – 35%
Not asking good questions – 32%

“The good news is that the number of open jobs continues to improve month over month; however competition will remain high for some time to come,” said Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources for CareerBuilder. “The goal of any interview is to stand out from the other candidates and ultimately land the job, but make sure you stand out for the right reasons. Even though the job search process can be frustrating, candidates should stay positive, focus on their strengths and be prepared on how to best sell their skill set.”

Haefner offers the following tips for successful interviews in a competitive job market:

§ Keep it upbeat: Many job seekers may be experiencing tougher than usual job searches in this economy. Even if your job search process has been frustrating, do what you can to remain positive and upbeat.

§ Prepare, prepare, prepare: Before the interview, research the company by looking at the press room for recent announcements, the About Us section for company culture, and the list of products so you are familiar with their offerings. Having this knowledge will allow you to easily answer and ask questions during the interview.

§ Keep it professional, not personal: Don’t let business decorum disappear even in the interview is in a casual setting. Refrain from discussing over-the-top personal issues and focus on the position and selling yourself.

§ Practice does make perfect: Nerves are likely to rear their head in an interview, so help calm them ahead of time by practicing. Go through common interview questions with a friend or family member and practice in front of a mirror so you can see read your body language.

§ Honesty is the best policy: If questions come up that you don’t know how to answer, don’t lie or pretend you know. Admit that you may not know the answer, but then explain how you would go about finding a solution, proving your resourcefulness.

It's typewrite!

2011-05-07T13:11:00.000-07:00

Do you know what is this? That's right that call 'Typewriter'. With the usage of computer increasing day by day and also the application are completable for writing letter. Thus people in these days no longer use typewrite anymore. Unless he/she keep this as an antique.

In fact, I didn't see typewrite for about 20years until today we saw this as Korea friend chicken restaurant.

Project your baby by 11.11.11

2011-02-11T13:10:00.000-08:00

Do you know today is the day to work harder to project your baby to deliver by 11.11.11! I know is silly but hey today is just the day exact the 9months once an individual conceive.

Yes, we are working harder in order to get the special date as well lol! Will see what happen aw...

Weather + Pollen => Allergy

2011-02-09T13:09:00.000-08:00

Not sure what is going on with the weather or probably climate change. Some part of the world are experiencing flood and snow storm. But hey we got sunny and present weather. No complaint about that because we did got a cold and wet weather last week.

Well, my car is now covered with the nasty pollen and causing me sneezing and puffy eyes. Yes, indeed the allergy season came early this year yike!

Thank God the Aller-Tec was able to me. It is a huge relief in that expect.

Asian welcoming the year of Rabbit

2011-02-03T13:08:00.000-08:00

Happy Chinese Lunar New Year to the fellow Asian around world who celebrate this festival. They are welcoming the year of Rabbit. Today, is the 1st day of the year and the celebrating goes on for 15days. Family gathering and red envelopes giving away will be happen during these days.

Though I don't celebrate this occasion long time ago since I migrated here in America. In fact, I am working in this day. However, the culinary and Asian team did organize an event for today. Lion dance, invited a famous chefs to perform hands make noodle in campus.

Here's some of the pictures that I took: https://picasaweb.google.com/ElizaT.Scott/02032011_GoogleChineseLunarNewYear_Rabbit#

Impressive young boy saves his dad life

2011-02-01T13:05:00.000-08:00

He is just a 3 years old and managed to handle a scary moment very nicely. In the result his save his dad life. AJ saw the blood gushing and he was able to knew what to do.

Then he called 911 for help quoted 'Daddy needs help, he's been hurt, you have to come, he really needs help'. His father impaled himself with a wood chisel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H58wVjaZgFc

He said 'Yes' without a doubt.

2011-01-29T19:03:00.000-08:00

From a new born to learn how to craw, walk and run, teenager, adult, middle and old age. The cycle just goes on whether you are rich or poor. But how many people will asked their spouse this ' Will you still love me when I am looks old and ugly'?

Well, I did asked my love earlier and he responses to me 'Yes, of course' without a doubt. Thus I feel so happy and relief to have such a wonderful man in my life. I am the luckiest person in the world.

The question surrounded my mind since last week after I took shower. While my hair wet and looking at the mirror uhg I notice I am getting old and ugly that really worries me. Glad I straight the question out this evening and got the assurance from him.

Thank you so much love for loving me like this.

Demo Speech didn't when well!

2011-01-27T20:01:00.000-08:00

Darn it! I've been practice the demonstration speech but for some reason it doesn't went well simply because of freak out. It was a huge disappointment for me because I thought I will nail it but end up mess it up.

Don't understand why the freak out took control of me while I am on public speaking. That 5mins seems like 5hrs long. Let's hope with more practice will be smoother in the further.

How to deal with family drama?

2011-01-18T13:01:00.000-08:00

Families, everyone got one whether you like it or not. Sometime people are not so thrilled about family because of drama. Do you know how much drama is going on behind the scenes in a family around you? There are many causes. Envy, jealousy, mis-communication, generation differences and etc. What every cause though, my two recommended solutions are Love and Peace. Keep this in mind and it will makes everyone life easier in helping with family drama.

First, I will discuss on using love as a strategy to deal with family drama. This is well fix because of Love will allow us to cooling off time during the drama. Let's think why people tense to creating family drama. Well, Ego leads us to self center behavior. Individual often stuck to themselves only rather thinking of bigger picture. If we use love by walking them through the darkness and I bet it will eliminated family drama.

Lastly, I will tell you on using Peace as a strategy. This is best suited to family drama because it will ease our mind. As we know stress in one of part of person life to interaction of family. The pressure of the work or lack of job makes the person constantly in the bad mood and uneasy. I'd recommend use peace on this. Try to see where the other person come from. This will help to keep perspective on things and reduce the amount of family drama that might otherwise happen in your life.

Understood, it is hard to predict where or when it will happen but if we keep these tips in mind. It may help on dealing with it. Life it just too short to with family drama. Cheer!

Good Sushi place = yum!

2011-01-14T12:38:00.000-08:00

Delicious AKA Oishii! Glad to found this sushi place. Unfortunately, the restaurant too crowded early this evening thus we decided to order to go rather. After we shop around at the next door Japanese grocery store and we picked up our order.

Oh my! the sushi rolls were so yummy eh. The quality of the product are good. It's very fresh + good. Both of us enjoy every bites of it.

www.harumisushi.com

2011 Tragic

2011-01-08T12:36:00.000-08:00

Who would have thought the bad things keep coming our way! It just the 8th day of 2011 and we have seen States emergency because of snow storm and the tragic shooting Tucson Arizona.

It's just the number 8th day of 2011 but it has been many tragedies happened. From the snow storm to shooting tragedy in Tucson Arizona. Killed 6 people, the Congressman Woman is still fighting for her life and many others injuries simply because of the psycho act.

Let's hope all the bad things will go away and move forward.

CES 2011 - Consumer Electronic Show

2011-01-05T12:34:00.000-08:00

Cha-Ching! That's the sounds of the hotel register in LAS at this time of the year. This is because an annual event CES 2011 held on 01/06 through 01/09. There are more then a thousand participants to introduce and promote their product. Of course, there are about 300+ are from China.

This is the number ten years that my love participate for the show. He is there since 01/04. I know it will be a long week for him as tight schedule for meeting and long walk for the convention. According to him this year is about electric car, 3D and tablets eh.

Can't wait to hear more from him.

Winter quarter started

2011-01-03T12:29:00.000-08:00

Winter quarter has begun! In fact, today is the 1st day of school for most of the students. Since I am still off today thus I stop by school to look for the class room location and the nearest parking spot. But today the parking lot flooded with cars and of course the campus full with students.

Well, I am looking forward to my 1st day at work then school tomorrow! Are you?

Welcome 2011

2011-01-01T09:20:00.000-08:00

I was in bed rest for 36+hrs and Thank God I am feeling better. Able to get up and start a brand new day without any unpleasant feeling! Ah that is a good sign. After slowly drink and eating then I started prep meal. Well, it appeared that all the food that I prepared all were great. The Fillet Mignon, Cajun Salmon, Crab Salad serve into the filo shell, parsley potatoes and tomatoes stuffed with bread crumbs.

It took about 3+hrs for me to prep all these but it all worth it. But the smoke alarm trigger as I am not use to the broiler. The Fillet Mignon just perfectly done right on medium rare. I will plan to do more cooking in year 2011.

Looks like 2011 will be another great year and I am open arm to welcome this wonderful year...

Bed rest on New Year eve

2010-12-31T09:19:00.000-08:00

Most of the people have their plan for New Year Eve either partying or traveling. Well, I was excited to make 'Beef Wellington' for my love for New Year eve thus I went to grocery shopping a day before. Unfortunately, I didn't feel well after I got home and constantly throwing up.

Doctor Scott advised me to stay in bed. But hey it has been more 24hrs and I am still in bed. Can't even move an inch because each time I move it will makes me throw up. My stomach growling but I can't drink nor eat because it will causing me throw up even more. Oh my! It has been hard.

But Dr. Scott keep encourage me to drink more liquid to avoid dehydration. Let's hope the nightmare will go over quickly. This is the worst New Year eve that I have had ever.

Today is the last work day of the year

2010-12-29T09:17:00.000-08:00

Guess what, today is the last work day of the year. Technically, we should kick back and relaxing day but it doesn't seems like it though

I would says year 2010 indeed a good year for me as I managed to accomplished many projects with flying color. But I am hoping or another good year to come.

Christmas 2010

2010-12-25T09:16:00.000-08:00

Well, It's Christmas Eve and we both got some QT together as we were off since 12/23. Sipping wine on the fire place while listening to the music ah that's wonderful. But I can't stay until 12 midnight thus I started gave the gifts to love then we started exchanged gifts. Oh my, he got me 4g IPod touch, flat screen for my home office just to name a few. But I only got him small gifts this time though picked up the laptop bag from Samsonite, a bottle of YSL perfume and also a greeting card. It is just hard to pick something for him because he seems like got anything.

Made chicken breast stuffed with broccoli with cheese. Although it was a little salty but my hubby loving every bite aww...

The 1st day of the winter

2010-12-21T09:15:00.000-08:00

There is no doubt that most part of the states will be experience white Christmas this year. In fact, just the 1st of winter and some part of state reported facing blizzard. Let's hope New York will not be the state encounter this. This is because there will be an event for New Year Eve to welcoming 2011 at the time square.

Let's see how it goes. It has been cold and wet weather here in California.

Holiday decorating displays

2010-12-17T09:11:00.000-08:00

We are grateful that the economy is now getting better. People are willing to spend more for the Season Holiday. That's will help on the recovery turn around even quicker.

After dinner we drove around our neighborhood to look at the beautiful holidays decorating displays. There are thousand of the LED lights so pretty and some of them even coordinated with music redom. That's so cool.

It just a great way to wrap up the long work week though

http://picasaweb.google.com/ElizaT.Scott/12182010_HolidayLightingDisplays#

Pressure in directly make people making the wrong choice!

2010-12-11T09:10:00.000-08:00

I could not agree more that pressure in directly make people making the wrong choice. There are so many things that we can witness in our daily lives. Some of the things that we practice that we don't even realize.

Look at the shopper in the mall. They dive into the shop and pickup things that they not really need. Although, it wasn't wallet friendly.

At the buffet restaurant. People just stack their food up but how often he/she can finish. Knowing that he/she allow to go as many round as they can!

No doubt, we were trained to respect an elder as we as uniform folks especially for their service. But how often do we think if an official gave us the wrong/incorrect command ! Must we just follow simply because he/she in uniform?

The "Pressure" really will screwed up people if he/she is not strong enough. Though I truly like the book from Dr. Philip Zimbardo who is from Stanford University. He is the author of 'The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil.'

Real Christmas tree all the way...

2010-12-05T09:09:00.000-08:00

The bright star on the top of the tree, cute ornaments and pretty lighting! Ah that put a smile to everyone face. Christmas trees are appearing in home throughout the country and families to prepare for the holiday seasons. But there is a great debate for people for whether to get real or artificial Christmas trees.

Well, our family will go for the real tree all the way. The fun of picking up the tree in farm and the smell of fresh pine just put a smile to me. Regardless of the allergy more expensive and work.

Understood, it's 'greener' choice to use an artificial tree and it also wallet friendly. But hey we still prefer real tree.

Perfect dinner

2010-12-04T09:08:00.000-08:00

Nothing can go wrong with added bacon and butter on the cooking. Especially someone special make it for you. Well, I am lucky to have my love cooked dinner for me last night.

He made bacon wrapped pork chop, mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. With the finish touch of sipping wine next to the fire place ah that's really cool.

That's call perfect dinner.

The month of December

2010-12-01T09:07:00.000-08:00

The month of December may sum up with these cool action:- aiming, baking, cooking, decorating, eating, fitting, giving, helping, juggling, lighting, partying, shipping, wrapping and etc.

As soon as the Thanksgiving feast ended and tada The Season Holidays officially kick off. Everyone seems to have their own agenda and To Do list to accomplish. Though I must admit I truly love this time of year. Although there will be more spending but it all good. After all it is the action items of the month of December.

Loacker Sweeptakes

2010-11-27T09:05:00.000-08:00

As we were munching the Loacker wafer cookies while relaxing on the couch. Whoops I notice a little sticker outside the pack shows 'You could win every hour'! That's get me an attention to read more. It was a sweepstakes between 10am through 10pm and it may win every hour. The prizes includes iPads, Loacker gift packs and etc.

12 lucky people will win one of the much sought-after Apple iPads worth about $500. 200 more will win Loacker fashion bags including a digital photo frame, 1,500 will receive a Loacker cool bag and 8 Loacker XXL mugs, and 2,300 more will win a Loacker dwarf backback, Loacker dwarf lunchbox, and utility bag.

Entry into Loacker's Win Every Hour Sweepstakes is open to residents of the US and Canada above the age of 18. Enter up to twelve times per day before April 30, 2011.

Click Here to Enter this Sweepstakes

Click Here for the Official Sweepstakes Rules

Good luck!

Thanksgiving 2010

2010-11-25T19:50:00.000-08:00

I am so grateful and thankful that the people that I care and love are now safe and sound. Also, being blessed and loved by the most higher. Though I notice most of the stores are open for business on Thanksgiving day and some of them even open until 6pm. (I can imagine the those store will be open on Thanksgiving for year to come)

Since we are consider small family thus no reason to get the whole turkey. As we don't eat much leftover. Thus we stop by Whole Food to pickup the prep crab cakes and love made meat balls (lamb and pork). We also picked up peking duck and XLB. I know it a weird Thanksgiving feast as it doesn't look like Thanksgiving as it without turkey nor pumpkin. But this east meet west meal made a new twist. Who care as long as we both like it and have quality time together that's matter.

May Lord help the needy and shows the light to those who are still in the dark.

Weather temperature hit 30 degree

2010-11-24T19:42:00.000-08:00

Oh my it's chilling weather again. We are definitely experiencing the fall season. It has been 2nd night in the roll that the weather temperature hit 30 degree at night.

Hope the wild animal and homeless folks are manage to survive the cold weather. As for me I am blessed to be in door.

44th CMA Awards

2010-11-10T19:40:00.000-08:00

The 44th annual CMA's were handed out just now. Once again hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. It was a big win for both Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum

Though there are good and bad moment that I notice:-

King George - performed 'The Breath You Take' - As always it is great
Miranda Lambert - Gees, awkward and bad dancing for sure
Taylor Swift - performed 'Back to December' - her performance was good but not sure why she got the mad face expression when the music ended.
Jason Alden duet Kelly Clarkson - But not sure why Carrie only introduced Jason Alden rather!
Reba McEntire performed Beyonce music 'If I were a boy'! - No good though

Here's are the winner list:-

New Artist of the Year: Zac Brown Band
Vocal Group of the Year: Lady Antebellum
Vocal Duo of the Year: Sugarland
Single of the Year: “Need You Now” – Lady Antebellum
Song of the Year: “House That Built Me” – Miranda Lambert
Music Video of the Year: “House That Built Me” – Miranda Lambert
Musician of the Year: Mac McAnally
Entertainer of the Year: Brad Paisley
Female Vocalist of the Year: Miranda Lambert
Male Vocalist of the Year: Blake Shelton
Album of the Year: “Revolution” – Miranda Lambert
Musical Event of the Year: “Hillbilly Bone” – Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins

Must be doing something right!

2010-11-04T19:37:00.000-07:00

Sometime I am just amaze and confuse in the same time to think about my life. No doubt it has been a roller coaster but I've been blessed since I found him. That's lead me to think must be doing something right to earn a love like this.

Thank You love.

All Souls day AKA Day of the dead

2010-11-02T19:35:00.000-07:00

Once again, the fellow Catholic folk holding The Annual event of the All Souls day AKA Day of The Day. It is one of must do thing in the Roman Catholic world on 2nd of November.

All Souls' day commemorates the faithful departed. The Roman Catholic celebration is associated with the souls of the doctrine that the souls of the faithful who at death have not been cleansed from the temporal punishment due to venial sins and from attachment to mortal sins cannot immediately attain the beatific vision in heaven, and that they may be helped to do so by prayer and by the sacrifice of the Mass. In other words, when they died, they had not yet attained full sanctification and moral perfection, a requirement for entrance into Heaven. This sanctification is carried out posthumously in Purgatory.

We normally hire the commentary keeper to clean up the spot then on the day then we will get the beautiful flowers and candles to the commentary follow by prayer. Though Buddhism does have the similar event in some time April and that's call 'Qingming'.

We can't make it there this time. Thus asked sister Evelyn to get some candles and light for us. RIP Pa!

The 1st Anniversary as citizen of America

2010-10-29T19:30:00.000-07:00

It was last year today at 11am. I was in Heritage Hall attending the Oath ceremony to be a citizen of America. Still remember that gorgeous morning and I woke up with very good mood. Well after the years of work and it finally pay off and I can now proudly says that 'Hello my fellow American'! It's makes me feel so wonderful that can't describe in words.

Of course, the most important person behind the scene for the success is the one and the only My Lovely Pinky. With his lights guided me through the bumping road and always bring smile on my face. He is my world. Thank you for everything. I love you!

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=ElizaT.Scott&target=ALBUM&id=5398120390635195009&authkey=Gv1sRgCJmQsZLn8feW9gE&feat=email

Keith Urban visited Google MTV

2010-10-28T19:29:00.000-07:00

The Grammy Awards winning country music singer Keith Urban visited Google MTV this morning to promote his new album 'Get Closer'. I am so grateful that managed to blocked my calendar and watch his performance. His unique voice and music drifting me into country music since 2007 when I accidentally turn on country radio station. I was hook since then...

Here's some of his hits:-

But for the Grace of God
Somebody Like You
Who Wouldn't Wanna Be Me
You'll Think of Me
Days Go By
Making Memories of Us
Better Life
You Look Good in My Shirt
Start a Band
Sweet Thing

Here's the pictures that I took http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=ElizaT.Scott&target=ALBUM&id=5533314779107190257&authkey=Gv1sRgCM2-wNKWso32Rw&invite=COKku6UH&feat=ema|

Discussion 2 versus 1

2010-10-26T19:27:00.000-07:00

After the incident last week and I was called in to meet with another manager. Of course, I was to blame on the reaction nor willing to accept my explanation. Let's see 2 managers versus a non native speaker and who will win!

I am so proud of myself to handle it well and explained my point of view. Though it still hurting on what they said to me.

Bet this management fill up with moron and bully with no sense of humor.

Dealing with incompetent twit +1

2010-10-19T11:43:00.000-07:00

It has been extremely rough for me since the stupid meeting. This is simply because of the dealing with incompetent twit. Five of us were in the conference room for our weekly sync. Then I was critiqued by fellow leader that the spreadsheet that I created quoted 'SUCK'.

In my thinking 'Woah really it's really that bad'! Anyway, the reason I created the spreadsheet in the rush simply because to rescue them as other team got pissed as they didn't get the updates. Well, not sure why my fellow team didn't provide the updates. When this loser leader find any way to protect them. Well, people tense to forgot the help that I contributed to safe their ass being kicked. In return I am the one who assisted and been blamed. This is absolutely absurd.

I am tired and exhausted with this kind of scenario. Let's hope I can find another job quicker. Because I can't deal with these incompetent and insure team anymore.

Just wonder does this leader has the simply sense of humor? Otherwise how could he humiliate his fellow co-worker like this!

NO Sister in-law in my life please...

2010-10-16T11:42:00.000-07:00

Seriously, I do not want to have 'Sister in-law' word related to me in anyways at all. Though I am not the person who hard to deal with. But the patience of my to deal with them is now over the limit.

How could she:-

a. Ruling the house and treated mom like tenant with no respect.

b. A PHD holder and don't even understand the word 'Disturbing'. She just called 4 times in 2hrs with nothing important.

My advise on A - Hope one day she will redeem herself and knock it off the bad behavior and learn how to respect the an old person. Also, keep in mind by continuing with the black magic games will not help.

My advise on B - Perhaps grows up and get a live after all you are in your 50. Understood, there are twin bond between both of you but please understand our privacy. We don't need your daily calls nor need to know what you do nor need to know your neighbor went out for a movie.

Kudos to her remarkable step!

2010-10-15T11:40:00.000-07:00

Yes! The brighter day is coming. I am so proud of MOM to able and willing to exit that evil house smoothly. A big kudos to her. It's wasn't easy to step out from that house where it belongs to her. Think about that old good time where we are indeed very happy family in that small little house. But think change simply because the trashy lady rules the house. It is unfortunate, her son got NO balls to stand for her. Thank God, she got daughters to stand up for her.

Well, we may now ERASE OFF those bad time and let's our new day begin. Because she is now free and enjoying her time traveling around where she got the warm welcoming invites with and well respect.

Let's move on...

The Magic of Oct 10th 2010

2010-10-10T11:39:00.000-07:00

For dancing we are aiming for the perfect 10 score. As for today, our calendar mark October 10th 2010! where we have 10: 10:10 ! Whoops I bet people who superficial will just treat today in very special manner especially the time clock hit 10:10hrs. It just happened this day fall on weekend and it make the retailer very happy especially in Vegas.

Though for me it just another weekend that I long for to spend QT together.

p/s: Let me see how people celebrate on 11/11/2011, 12/12/2012!

Marching bands competition

2010-10-09T11:37:00.000-07:00

The yearly Cupertino Tournament of Bands is now once again here! There are 30 high schools participating in this competition.

Here's some of the rehearsal snap:-

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=ElizaT.Scott&target=ALBUM&id=5526241985470914753&authkey=Gv1sRgCLiH3fPqr4nYlwE&feat=email

It's amazing with all of our budget cuts it is nice to see this kind of activities still exist!

Scamps in these days

2010-10-04T21:55:00.000-07:00

Most of us feel short with the recent economy collapse. With that mean there are many evil and yet smart people that jobless who are trying to crack their head to create scamps to get easy $ in many way as they could. Guess the subscribe on behalf of other will be one of the the scamps.

I feel awkward as I've been received the US Weekly magazine without the knowledge of subscribe. Thus I go online and check on US Weekly website if I can find more info. Well, it appeared I have an account there with my complete info and it appeared that I order for $250 of those magazine.

Uhg that's doesn't looks good. Thus I called US Weekly Customer Service and I was told the 3rd party subscribe for me where I can't even canceled it. But they did gave me the 3rd party company name which is Priority One Clearing. Spoke to POC customer service and I was told they are just a fulfillment company and they got the order from Family Reader Service. It's drive me to the edge and I reach out the customer service. Unfortunately, they can't answer my question but they just said it was a free magazine for you. Well, I told them stop sending the magazine to me. I will definitely follow up in one week time to ensure that the account cancel off.

It's just too good to be true to get something free like this!

Dad 3rd Memorial Day!

2010-10-02T21:54:00.000-07:00

Today is Dad 3rd Memorial Day! Unfortunately, lots of thing in family chain became bad to worst where I am not proud of. Looking back, he is the person who wasn't contributes much for family besides gambling and waiting for payday. But he is the one who reminded us there is a 'HOME' to go back for visiting and gathering.

Ever since he is gone, in fact before his funeral sadly his legacy ended. Mom too weak to be a leader of the home and yet the trashy lady AKA my loser brother wife rules the house. Thank God there is still a strong relation between my sister and me where we will be the voice of mom.

Well, RIP Pa and I am so proud of you to bring me into this world.

The stupidity for being loud!

2010-10-01T21:52:00.000-07:00

Are you one of the people who love to be loud? Well, some people tend to be loud for no reason in anywhere they are whether in office, restaurant or like those gangster wannabe driving down the street with 10 bass speakers. Gees, don't you hate that!

My take on these people are insecure and dissatisfied with their own lives so they decided to make themselves heard in one way or another for everyone else. Though below phrase well related to this topic:-

Squidwards } :- People talk loud when they want to sound smart, right?
Plankton }:- CORRECT!

Just wish people got more sense of humor rather then being stupid like this.

2 people with 3 or more ways

2010-09-30T21:51:00.000-07:00

Thursday 3pm is just the time that I am NOT looking for. Not sure how many people like the One on One section. No, I don't in particularly because most of time we can't seems to agree with the issues that we discussed. Understood, it's agree and disagree but it's just pain to deal with 2 people with 3 or more ways.

It's me time!

2010-09-26T21:49:00.000-07:00

Well, this is just another 'me time' sitting alone here at home. I don't particular enjoy it as it's very boring after a long week at work. All I need is my quality time. But this is the nature of his work to travel for business thus I will need to compromise that. Though I can use this time to do my things such as have my own shoes show, pedicure and etc.

Just dislike dinner alone experience but will eat while watching TV with sipping wine I guess!

Swine Flu

2010-09-25T20:53:00.000-07:00

Once again we are now in Autumn Season also mean flu season in here. It was a year ago, I was battling swine flu and Thank God I got the quick recovery. It began with cough, running nose and it hit me on 09/25 in the morning with bad headache. I can't even sit up right. Thus I left work early and straight to Doctor. Though something weird was most of the cars that in front of me simply pull to the left or right. No sure the highest up there instructed them to do so. So that I will reach hospital quicker.

My oh mine! After the doctor examine and confirmed that it was swine flu. I got so scare and keep asking love if I will die. He said NO as long as I follow doctor advised to take the meds I will be recover in a few days and I did. Thank God! Love took flu shot so that he is protected. I will never fell that sick before and I will never forget 09/25.

Authentic Hong Kong Cuisine restaurant - Found

2010-09-24T20:51:00.000-07:00

After review the Yelp page and notice there is a recommended restaurant that worth to try. Thus I stop by the restaurant straight after work to avoid parking hassle.

Got there around 5.05pm, and notice there are customers seated for their dinner. The restaurant looks clean and neat. The decor really brought me back to Hong Kong. So, I play conservative and ordered most of the recommended dish such as Peking Duck, Xiao Long Bao(dumplings), string beans and creamy puff for dessert. The owner/Standley is very friendly and explained to me that they only make 20 Peking Ducks for a section in order to control the quality of the food. He also offer drink for me and allowed me to snap pictures inside the restaurant.

As soon as I got home and notice my love is packing for his business trip. But whoops he is in the kitchen now tasting the XLB! There is nothing wrong but the point is the aroma of the yummy food lure him out from packing. We both enjoy the food very much. We will definitely go back and try other menu.

http://picasaweb.google.com/ElizaT.Scott/09242010_HKGCuisineCookingPapa#

For those who crave for HKG Cuisine and I would highly recommended this restaurant. Check on their website www.mycookingpapa.com Remember CASH only and No Reservation Accepted. Guess this is a typical Chinese business strategy.

Dim Sum

2010-09-18T12:56:00.000-07:00

Some of the restaurant that serve dim sum all day or especially more variety during weekend in America. However, in Hong Kong there are more meaning of dim sum especially for an old folks. The main purpose for dim sum also means tea testing 'Yam Cha' and that is magic of gathering happens. Most of the Cantonese got this kind of practice.

Dim Sum came with a very small plate serve with three pieces of dim sum made from pork + shrimp, chicken + etc. There are a long list of dim sum dish but there are two main dish. There are Siu Mai and Har Cau. If it makes it right you will taste the tenderness of the filing and QQ too especially you go with soy sauce and chili mix. Though I would suggest you to dine in instead.

I really miss that yummy dim sum that I ate in Hong Kong. There are couples of good dim sums places in California but I wish Sunset District & Koi Palace are closer to us.

7th Wedding Anniversary!

2010-09-08T12:55:00.000-07:00

It's amazing how the time flies away and yes we are now marked in 7th wedding anniversary. I can't Thank the most higher up there to bless me with this man. Who always stand by me and always there for me.

Will take half day off for our small celebration tonight and I can't wait for that.

Nose Picking

2010-09-04T12:52:00.000-07:00

Are you a nose picker? Remember the little finger when picking the nose and dive in deeper and deeper! Ah that's feel good. Yes, I must admit that I did that too but not in public nor in front of anyone.

But this is the most common bad habit that people tense to do without realize where ever they are. One thing that I can guarantee that is not a pleasant act for sure.

Guess what as I on my way home from the cleaner. I was behind a car who drove extremely slow in left lane about 25-30 miles per hour. My advised to that driver 'If you can't handle driving and picking nose' then stay out of the road for the sack of safety of people duh!

Long holiday weekend approaching

2010-09-03T12:51:00.000-07:00

I know it's 5 O'clock somewhere but I just can't wait the clock hit 4pm here on my local time. It has been a long week for both of us. Almost reach home 7-8pm lately and it about time for us to enjoy the 'QT' together with the cold one.

Remember I like it cold and tall!

Not a fair game but suck up!

2010-09-02T16:37:00.000-07:00

Our company tenses to have the decor contest to the fellow employees who move to another campus for fun to decor the new spot. Company even contributes money for the decorating which is a plus.

Honestly, I put a lot of effort on this contest and tried to be creative and unique. Unfortunately, I didn't win. Not to be sour grape and I do notice some issues on this game.

Judges didn't come by and judge my spot - until I told them too.
Judges didn't check the registration list - not sure the who is the participants
Judges didn't follow the contest rules - the rules clearly stated the participants and register as individual or a group no more then 4 persons. But the team of 10 person won the contest.

OMG! how could that be. How could the winners coincidentally reports to four different directors in our campus! Come on! that smells 'POLITIC' to me. I am pissed. Again, this is not a fair game but suck up rather.

The price of ego

2010-08-23T16:32:00.000-07:00

Who is willing to admit their missed shine moment? Most of the time we will somehow adjust our situation to face the fact. Yes, that is an evil ego behavior dominating our mind especially when we are in the weakest link.

Just watched the Miss Universe 2010 pageant, Venus Raj took her turn at the question and answer portion, and Miss Philippines 2010 answer was a shocker. She was asked if there was anything she had ever done wrong in her life and if so, what had she done to fix it. She replied that in 22 years, she had never done anything majorly wrong, thank to the love of her family. Well, in matter of fact there are some blur issues on her participating as she actually born in Doha, Qatar. How could she represent Philippine simply because her mom is Philippine's? That's call dis-honest.

In fact, many smart people can't even gave an honest and straight answer when question asked. It happened to Politician and news anchors most of the time where we witness and laugh about it. Sometime we also react this way without realize. Guess this is a challenge of ego and it will a price to pay.

Internet + Privacy = Choice

2010-08-18T12:11:00.000-07:00

Everyone is well aware on the usage of an Internet. It makes us easier in our daily live with just a click and we may find our answer without move an inch. That's smell conveniences. There are many social networks in these days such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter just to name a few. The purpose of this is mainly for people to connect. Guess what it could be your mom want to add you an a friend too whoops!

But again, it's up to an individual choice to publish his/her info online such as blogging about her family and relation and etc. As for me it just simply my reference. That's smell choice. This apply to web album, cloud computing, twitted and its totally the owner choice whether to sync the private info online. Of course, it come in both ways and will have consequences.

So, for those viewer that love to bitch around and I would like to remind you this 'Privacy is dead on Internet' So be it and move on after all an internet + privacy = choice.

Penang Delight - Char Koay Teow

2010-08-14T12:08:00.000-07:00

Char Koay Teow is one of the signature food in Penang, Malaysia. You can simply find it any food court or coffee shop in Malaysia especially Penang. However, if you happen to travel to Penang Island and you got to try this.

It basically flat rice noodle, shrimp, squid, a few drop of secret soy sauce, ground chili, egg, garlic, Chinese sausage, bean sprouts and handful of chives. Of course, it taste better it cook with lard. Also, a small piece of bananas leaf on the bottom of plate for the aroma when the piping finish product hit the plate. These ingredients looks easy to find but it require technique to make a plate of delicious 'Char Koay Teow'. Seriously, I like my extra chili and lot of it.

Unfortunately, it just hard to the yummy Char Koay Teow anywhere else but Penang. Looking forward to taste the delightful Char Koay Teow when I pay the small visit to Penang next round.

Being stupid on the street

2010-08-08T10:41:00.000-07:00

Most of the people being stupid without realize the consequences. Such as driving while chatting on the cell, chatting in the middle of the crosswalk, switch lane without blinker, riding bicycle in the middle of the street for being cool and stupid and many more. Well, with the un-consideration act and it might cause an innocent on street in trouble.

Understood, there is a law especially for pedestrian http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc21950.htm but how many of us will follow the rule! In fact, we can witness anytime and anywhere when we are on the street of these bad people behavior.

Well, my advise is to use their humor. If he/she has the right doesn't mean he/she need to behave stupidly on the street.

It won't be the same without you 'Mary Hart' on ET

2010-08-05T10:39:00.000-07:00

Oh my! It's official that Mary Hart of Entertainment To Night is quitting. Reported she took 50% of pay cut early this year and just released below statement through the ET website.

She says:

"I've had the privilege of spending 29 years doing something I love — how often does that happen? I've had the support of a stupendous group of people starting with Linda Bell Blue, John Nogawski and many others who are so talented on our staff at ET. I only meant to be at ET for three years, suddenly it's almost 30! I've reached a point when I clearly realize it's time for a change. There are many things I want to do in my life and I'd better get on with them.

It will certainly be with mixed sentiments that I say 'goodbye' at the end of the season, but it will definitely be with a sense of celebration … 30 years of Entertainment Tonight, are you kidding me? That's an accomplishment and something I'm very proud of!"

All the best to you Mary and NO one can replace you! Trust me ET will not be the same without you. Even worst they keep hiring annoy and sassy ladies such as Samantha Harris and Lara Spencer uhg. By the way, these ladies are good at yelling though. Guess Lara Spencer will taking your position.

Hope ET management will need to step up to plate to realize that viewer doesn't like their selection and it will cause the low rating.

Mindset of Toyota Corolla drivers

2010-07-19T12:02:00.000-07:00

There is nothing wrong with own the Toyota Corolla Cars. In fact, it has many cool features from great engine performance to blue-tooth to enabled mobile phones and etc. But for some reason the driver of this type of car tenses to have similar mindset such as drive slow on the left lane and have the 100+ feet gap in between.

Seriously, if these drivers feel like cruising around and have their joy ride then I would suggest them to drive during when traffic die rather than causing traffic jam.

Come one people where is your sense of human!

Love

2010-07-15T12:01:00.000-07:00

What is love? This seems like an easy question and yet so complex and difficult question of the mankind. Why is that? There is no doubt love can occur between two or more individual. It bonds them connects them in a unified link of trust, intimacy and interdependence. It enhances the relationship and comforts the soul. Just like old phrase 'Without somebody nothing ain't worth a dime'.

But keep in mind there also a down side of it. It can walk through fire without blinking or even causing pick a fight somebody twice your size.

Somehow each individual got their an unique place for 'love' in their heart which the the inner beauty of human!

2010-07-12T20:41:00.000-07:00

It's crucial for all women to have the mammography exam. This screening tool is to detect early breast cancer in women who experiencing no symptoms to detect and diagnose breast disease in women experiencing symptoms such as a lump, pain or nipple discharge.

I did mine this afternoon. There is no doubt it wasn't comfortable during the processed. As the pressure apply on my breast as it was squeezed by the compression paddle. I did scream 'Ouch!' twice! But hey I would rather suffer this small pain rather than be sorry.

For more understanding about mammography please visit:

http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=mammo

Waffles with blueberries compote yum!

2010-07-06T22:50:00.000-07:00

Who can resists this delicious waffles with blueberries compote? This huge waffles definitely fill me up for the rest of the day!

The waffles is great by itself, but with the tartness of the blueberries compote it takes on a different flavor and texture. All I can says is hmm.. good.

Happy Fourth

2010-07-04T22:48:00.000-07:00

Happy Fourth to My Fellow American! It is the typical occasion for everyone here in USA to enjoy the leisure time for cold beer and back yard BBQ, fireworks or even get away vacation due to long holidays weekend.

Regardless what plan you are on please don't drink and drive.

Viva LAS!

A little less makes it easier

2010-07-03T22:46:00.000-07:00

Don't you think this phrase 'A little less makes it easier' well related to everyone in this world! Some of them go for their goal and willing to disrespect an elder folk at home and some of them simply asked for a better position. Well, there is nothing wrong to have a goal but hey an individual got to be do it in the right way rather then ruining others.

Why don't just consider a little less and makes it easier to all? Lastly, get a life...gosh

The big '40' to me

2010-07-01T09:36:00.000-07:00

Woke up in the morning and notice the sun is shining and I seems got the peaceful mind today. Probably because of the special kisses that I got last night when the clock hit 12mid night. Hmm I would said that is part of it and today is 1st Jul which is my day. A big cheers for getting big 40 to me.

The cool Vertu collection seems wonderful. Thank You love for always gave me the best of all. You are always on my mind. Just love the dance, like no one else had ever danced before, I can’t explain what happened on that floor but the music played, we held each other close and we danced yeah we danced.

Looking back I did made the right decision to move to America to enhance my dream there is no doubt about it.

Wrapping up the ugly June

2010-06-29T13:36:00.000-07:00

Just one more day to be an officially wrapping up the ugly June and I just can't wait that. It has been tough month for me to deal with family ordeal especially I am thousand miles away. Thanks to those relatives who willing to step up the plate for the right. That's matter to me and we will make it right from now on.

Let's hope the pretty July will bring hope and happiness for all.

It is OK to says 'NO'

2010-06-24T22:36:00.000-07:00

That's right! Regardless what matter that we are dealing with and an individual does have the right to says 'No'. The reason why I wrote this it was because I came across the conversation that an individual claimed that he was asked to get back from another country to take care of his parent. With this causing him to missed an opportunity to earn the big bugs and lives like dying at this time.

Well, wasn't that is the inner beauty if he willing to do so and WTF to regrets now. Hmm he must be wise guy huh! Anyway, this is my advice to you. It is OK to says 'NO' because you does have a right to says NO.

I PRAY FOR YOU!!!

2010-06-21T18:01:00.000-07:00

Today is the first day of summer and technically I should in very easy mood especially begin to enjoy the summer break. Unfortunately, I didn't this time as the a disturbing occurrence was brought to my attention. It simply because of the trashy lady rules the house and the husband can't stand up for his very own mom. Wow! This is absolutely unspeakable and unforgivable act. How would my SO CALL brother became like this? Though I do have four words for their family which are 'I PRAY FOR YOU'.

I haven't been to church since I don't remember when,
Things were going great til they fell apart again
So I listened to the preacher as he told me what to do
He said you can't go hatin' others who have done wrong to you
Sometimes we get angry but we must not condemn
Let the good Lord do his job, you just pray for them

I pray your brakes go out runnin' down a hill
I pray a flower pot falls from a window sill
And knocks you in the head like I'd like to
I pray your birthday comes and nobody calls
I pray you're flyin' high when your engine stalls
I pray all your dreams never come true
Just know wherever you are, honey, I pray for you

I'm really glad I found my way to church
Cause I'm already feelin' better and I thank God for the words
Yeah, I'm gonna take the high road and do what the preacher told me to do
You keep messin' up, and I'll keep prayin' for you

I pray your tire goes out at 110
I pray you pass out drunk with your best friend
And wake up with his and her tattoos

On Father's day 2010

2010-06-20T09:46:00.001-07:00

It is Father's day! I wants to wish all the Dad around the world 'Happy Father's day'. Bet you will get the surprise treats especially this weekend oops! No matter what you deserved it especially in this special day.

This celebration event doesn't exist on my calendar anymore as it slowly face out since he passed away. He lost the evil cancer battle three years ago and all I got just a wonderful moment that I will cherish for now and forever. Thanks to him for brought me into this world.

In this wonderful day and I am thinking of you my late Father and Father's in-law. May both of you RIP!

Anthony Tan Pak San
Beverly Randolph Scott

Summer Picnic 2010 @ Great America Amusement Park

2010-06-15T09:44:00.000-07:00

Our annual Summer Picnic held @ Great America amusement park this year. Although we spent just a good of 3hrs there rather than the rest of the day but we got a blast. Get on a few thrill rides and explore the fun part of the park. Though the fight deck and survivor the ride were real scare for me. We were serve food and drink as well. Unfortunately, unhappy worker everywhere. An auntie who served us the food doesn't seem to pay attention at all. I told her that I just need small portion of the pasta but hey she gave me full size. Oh well,

Anyway, I truly got a great time there and in fact that was my very first time in Great America after 10years here in USA. Here's some of the pictures that I took below:-

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=ElizaT.Scott&target=ALBUM&id=5483966162262163905&authkey=Gv1sRgCIKw1oCjxpqQpQE&feat=email

4th compliments received!

2010-06-15T09:42:00.000-07:00

This s really special Monday for me. I thought by able to hit my target on my work our session is an absolute reward for me. Well, today it has more ! I got another complement from the GBS Team in Europe. Glad to read that good words and knowing people really appreciate the work that I done for them.

My manager then share news to the team:-

**********

Team!
Once again it is proven that even "the little things" make a difference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eliza, thank you for your hard work!!!

***********

This is the 4th complement that I got since Feb. It is an honor to get the recognition like this. The best part is it has been the 4th months continuously that I got it. Ah I am very proud of myself.

Thank you to those who sent the messages.

Shocking still

2010-06-09T18:42:00.000-07:00

OMG! I am still in shock after read the surprise email from my BFF in my home town. I was told that she quit her job and can reach her out on her personal email address. She told me that she tired of work and plan to assist their family business instead. Ideally, quitting is not a good choice especially in this economy situation. Well, I will call it as a very brave and bad decision.

There is no doubt she is a smart girl but unfortunately doesn't seems bright. Really shame on Penang Free School to produce student like this obviously awkward. How could she willing to gave up her opportunity with huge corporation rather family business where doesn't seems grow! In fact, her uncles are also working on that pawn shop. How much she can do and develop especially the area control by XX? That job that she worked for 10+ years that she just quit. It was the one I recommended her too. Come on is about time to move on for better.

Not to be offense and I truly think this Chinese Heritage thinking got to go big time. She does has a brother and what if she even up just assist and end up with nothing. Change is good if she found a better job but I just don't see it though. I don't forgot where I came from but I really think it is good to take some challenges and go for outsider comfort zone rather. Of course, it's her choice on what she wants but on my point of view it just not worth it at all.

I am still in shocking on her decision that she made.

I voted

2010-06-08T09:47:00.000-07:00

Yes and I can proudly says that I voted. This is my very 1st vote since I became citizen of America! It's just wonderful YES.

I voted.

4th years already!

2010-06-07T20:11:00.000-07:00

4 years ago today on 7th of June! I arrived at campus one hour early simply because of too excited to join this huge corporation. Seating there at the lobby by watching the wax moving up and down it just a treasure with uneasy feeling as first day reporting to work. Ah I should have take a mini vacation prior start a new job?

Well, during the orientation and I was told and shown an interesting advantageous such as gym, cafe, pool, washing machine room, soda for moving around the campus and etc. Ah I begin to love it and I thought Cisco is great but hey this is better.

FOC gourmet meals breakfast, lunch and dinner in many choices of cuisine. In depend on what you want. Gym, wine testing, super stars performance live in campus and so much more exciting event. In fact, til date I earn lots of credit by simply do some survey study and etc. Gees, the foods and snacks around here is hard to stay fit!

Though I knew its required long work hours to accomplish my projects and responsibilities to achieve it. Trust me it wasn't easy. In additional with the night classes it makes me harder though. I felt specially good as got the greeting my management.

Scorching weather + careless = Disaster

2010-06-06T20:23:00.000-07:00

We got the scorching high weather this weekend. Although the summer is not official here yet but we knew it's around the corner. Gees, the weather hit 90+ degrees yesterday and looks like it will be the same for today. All I needed is to apply the sun screen then stay into the pool until the sun go down.

Though all the parents will need to pay more attention to their kids. To ensure watch their kids where ever they go whether in the pool or room. In the past, there are many incident happened such as kids found death of drowning, in the car or fall off from the window. Understood, these aren't the intention of parents but if they may pay more attention the disaster will not happened.

So, keep in mind 'Scorching weather + Careless = Disaster'

The other side of TOO!

2010-06-02T11:15:00.000-07:00

Many of us love the word of 'Too'. In fact, it simply added to our daily activities without realize. So, what is Too? The answer can be Also, as well as and more than is necessary'.

The common TOO are:-

Too close
Too ego
Too fast
Too much
Too stupid
Too weird

Though these evil TOO may have the chemistry to lure the user to feel the love of liking it. Once he/she got hook then an individual will need to pay consequences.

There is no doubt the there are also good things for Too as well but how many of us able to control the evil 'Too' though

All stars tribute Brooks & Dunn last rodeo

2010-05-24T19:22:00.000-07:00

What a great show that ACM present the Brooks and Dunn last rodeo. I bet it must be wonderful to personally witness the last rodeo in MGM/Las Vegas. Thank Goodness that CBS air the taping last night. I truly enjoy the every second of the 2hours.

All Stars lineup to cranks out the hits to help the Academy honor beloved duo Brooks & Dunn. The special performance by Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Faith Hill, Jennifer Hudson, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, The King ‘George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Carrier Underwood and Keith Urban.

Both Kit Brooks and Ronnie Dunn received the Academy’s Milestone Award in recognition of their outstanding 20years career where honored for holding the record for the most wns of any artsy in the Academy’s history.

For more picture see :-

http://www.acmcountry.com/media/photogallery.php?albumId=251

The disadvantages of living in Golden State

2010-05-13T20:14:00.000-07:00

The pleasant weather of California and the opportunity of the Silicon Valley just another element to drawn people to move here in Golden State. In additional, there are many tourism spots that make the people who live here proud. Also, lure many outsider wanting for a visit. But it does have disadvantages especially with tax that we paid.

I do notice that people tense to mooch with us for the reason coming for a visit or visits. There are many so call long lost friends, family members or relatives will start reaching out for the connection as they knew there are planing for visiting.

In the past, I got a very bad experience as my brother friend that I didn't know him much contacted me as he is in town for his business trip. Guess what he brought his six others friends that I did not know at all for the dinner as well. Oh joy! What frustrated was I end up paid the entire bill. Gees, when I was visiting my home town and just happened that he also visiting my brother at home. He not even said 'hi' to me. That really ticks me off. Though some of them will come up with a polite way to ask for recommendation of car rental, hotels and etc. But hey I get it though

I am not anti social but we do have our own agenda for weekend especially long work week. Just simply want to whine down low and just two of us rather. So, this is my theory if you are traveling then expect spending, respect the privacy to who are you going to meet and be independent.

Mother's Day 2010

2010-05-09T11:12:00.000-07:00

Is time to wake up! Come on the breakfast is ready! Please finish all the food on your plate! These are a few common words that you may hear from the one and only mom. The lady of the house who try their best to keep the house organized and taking care of everyone at home. She not even whine 'I am so tired' although she got a long day. She is a hero of the home.

Happy Mother's day to all the Mom's out there. Today is the day that we as a children to honor you for being mom and motherhood for us. Yes! I am thinking and missing my mama badly especially today. I called her last night just to wish her 'Happy Mother's day' as I am thousand miles away from her. She is my best friend and greatest mama in the world. Who always give her unconditional love to me. Always stand by me regardless what went wrong. I can go on and on if talk about her.

Though for those who believe in Chinese Heritage that 'SON' will take good care of mom later or favoritism of son rather. Uhg please knock it off! Because as daughter does capable to taking care of parents and there is no question about it.

Family or Money comes first?

2010-05-05T22:45:00.000-07:00

May I asked family or money comes first? I knew this a simple question and yet complicated and is hard for me to answer. This is because I don't have the ability to answer this anymore. I used to have a lovely family where were poor and yet happy to go by day by day. But trust me we got the blue sky everyday even our rooftop drip when it rains. Unfortunately and shamefully, things changed a few years ago. All I have now are the dark and gray. Thankfully, I got my love who is always lean his shoulder and support me.

Since my loser brother married the trashy lady and he changed significantly. The most matter to him is about $$$ and he even took away the donation from public for Dad before his funeral. As for another sibling she tried to rip me off by wanting me to partnership with her to purchase a house that I got to pay 40% and she will give me a room on that house! Wow this must be an expensive room huh! Also, the long lost cousins are now trying to connect with me. Gees, I am not sure why it's happening now? These kinds of storms really causing me lose the lights.

There is no doubt that I am in stable financial status especially I am making USD. Buy hey I work hard for the money. In fact, I go for evening classes to upgrade myself in order to go for next level. With these kinds of situation I can't articulate whether family or money comes first! I am not proud of these it is the fact now for me. What can I say?

I bet some others people are lucky enough to have these both important elements in their lives.

New Strategy Found

2010-05-04T21:48:00.000-07:00

Aw...! I finally nailed 100% scored on my test today. Gees, I have been struggling to get 100% not sure why I always missed one point or question to get the perfect score. But with my love advice and I went slow and read the question slowly to ensure I that I completely understand and agree with my answer.

With the strategy and I get the perfect score. That really put a smile on my face after a long day at work and class . I will definitely use this new strategy from now on.

Drive slow in left lane!

2010-05-01T21:50:00.000-07:00

Don't understand why people tense to drive slow in left lane. What's wrong with he/she to drive about 20miles per hour in left lane and no intention to turn left at all. Not sure it is because of the individual lack of knowledge of driving or just being stupid. Understood each country has their own traffic rules especially those countries that control by European countries before somewhat it influence of the rules. Like right lane is meant for fast lane and etc.

But hey this is America and fast lane is in our LEFT side! If this people don't understand how to drive in America and I don't think they deserve to drive period rather then clog up the traffic flow.

Fior d'Italia restaurant celebrating 125th Anniversary

2010-04-28T21:54:00.000-07:00

It has survived two major earthquakes, two world wards, a depression, several recessions and a number of journalistic gatherings. Here's the magic price...

Veal Saute $0.05
Tortellini with meat sauce $.10
Linguini with meatball $.10
Roast sirloin $.30

http://www.fior.com/information/may1_specialmenu.jpg

Cars soundtrack - Behind the clouds

2010-04-26T18:42:00.000-07:00

Gees, not sure why the Cars soundtrack music 'Behind The Clouds' that sung by Brad Paisley keeps playing in head though

When you're feeling lonely, lost and let down
Seems like those dark skies are following you around
And life's just one big shade of gray
You wonder if you'll see the light of day

{chorus}
Behind the clouds, the sun is shining
Believe me even though you can't quite make it out
You may not see the silver lining
But there's a big blue sky waiting just behind the clouds

I've heard it said that this too shall pass
Good times or bad times, neither one lasts
But thinking that your luck won't ever change
Is like thinking it won't ever stop once it starts to rain

{chorus}
Behind the clouds, the sun is shining
Believe me even though you can't quite make it out
You may not see the silver lining
But there's a big blue sky waiting just behind the clouds
Yeah, there's a big blue sky waiting just behind the clouds

Earthqauke Plan

2010-04-24T21:02:00.000-07:00

Thought it is a good to know on how to prepare for earthquake especially to people who live in California. Who will forgot about the big quake that struck San Francisco decades ago! And per USGS we have 99.7% chance of big earthquake in Next 30 years.

Where to be During an Earthquake:

Remember that stuff about hiding under a table or standing in a doorway?
Well, this guy has a completely reverse opinion. This is very
interesting, different from what we were all taught.

Please read this and pass the info along to your family members; it
could save their lives someday!

TIPS FOR EARTHQUAKE SAFETY

1. Most everyone who simply 'ducks and covers' WHEN BUILDINGS COLLAPSE is crushed to death. People who get under objects, like desks or cars, are crushed.

2. Cats, dogs and babies often naturally curl up in the fetal position. You should too in an earthquake. It is a natural
safety/survival instinct. You can survive in a smaller void. Get next to an object, next to a sofa, next to a large bulky object that will compress slightly but leave a void next to it.

3 Wooden buildings are the safest type of construction to be in during an earthquake. Wood is flexible and moves with the force of the earthquake. If the wooden building does collapse, large survival voids are created. Also, the wooden building has less concentrated, crushing weight. Brick buildings will break into individual bricks.
Bricks will cause many injuries but less squashed bodies than concrete slabs.

4. If you are in bed during the night and an earthquake occurs, simply roll off the bed. A safe void will exist around the bed. Hotels can achieve a much greater survival rate in earthquakes, simply by posting a sign on the back of the door of every room telling occupants to lie down on the floor, next to the bottom of the bed during an earthquake.

5. If an earthquake happens and you cannot easily escape by getting out the door or window, then lie down and curl up in the fetal position next to a sofa, or large chair.

6. Most everyone who gets under a doorway when buildings collapse is killed. How? If you stand under a doorway and the doorjamb falls forward or backward you will be crushed by the ceiling above. If the door jam falls sideways you will be cut in half by the doorway. In either case, you will be killed!

7. Never go to the stairs. The stairs have a different 'moment of frequency' (they swing separately from the main part of the building). The stairs and remainder of the building continuously bump into each other until structural failure of the stairs takes place. The people who get on stairs before they fail are chopped up by the stair treads - horribly mutilated. Even if the building doesn't collapse, stay away from the stairs. The stairs are a likely part of the building to be damaged. Even if the stairs are not collapsed by the earthquake, they may collapse later when overloaded by fleeing people. They should always be checked for safety, even when the rest of the building is not damaged.

8. Get Near the Outer Walls Of Buildings Or Outside Of Them If Possible - It is much better to be near the outside of the building rather than the interior. The farther inside you are from the outside perimeter of the building the greater the probability that your escape route will be blocked.

9. People inside of their vehicles are crushed when the road above falls in an earthquake and crushes their vehicles; which is exactly what happened with the slabs between the decks of the Nimitz Freeway. The victims of the San Francisco earthquake all stayed inside of their vehicles. They were all killed. They could have easily survived by getting out and sitting or lying next to their vehicles. Everyone killed would have survived if they had been able to get out of their cars and sit or lie next to them. All the crushed cars had voids 3 feet high next to them, except for the cars that had columns fall directly across them.

The long wait is over!

2010-04-22T22:40:00.000-07:00

Woo hoo! That's right the long wait is over. I got the magic call from my love that his fight confirmed. Yes! he finally back from his European trip. It was a slow and painful trip for him especially long delay due to the volcanic ash.

I can't wait for his eta in SFO so that I may pick him up awooooo

Compliment + Thank You notes that I deserved

2010-04-21T21:34:00.000-07:00

What a great morning to begin with. To received a Compliment and Thank You note from someone that I assist before. It was so thoughtful of him to do this though. I would say not many people willing to do this but hey I got it. And these were my 2nd compliments notes that I received 2 months in the rolls. I work hard and this reward really will put a smile to me.

45th ACM Awards

2010-04-18T20:22:00.000-07:00

Gees, I can't wait to watch the 45th ACM Awards to night @ 8pm via CBS. Once again will host by Reba Mcentire. My prediction of winners are Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood. Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Lady A will have a great moment. Good luck to you all the ACM nominees.

http://www.acmcountry.com/awards/nominees.php

Perfect weather outside and yet moody

2010-04-17T20:20:00.000-07:00

Nice weather outside and the temperature around 75degress. This is perfect weather for out door activities. However, I am just moody and don't feel like to do anything besides, sitting on the couch. Just hoping my love will back home soon as he stranded in Europe due to volcanic eruption.

Gonna take a nap next...

Iceland's volcanic eruption

2010-04-15T20:19:00.000-07:00

The worst nightmare for all travelers from and to European countries since the Iceland volcanic eruption yesterday! It was a massive erupting for the second time in the month and spewing huge ash up to 11 kilo meters in the sky and prompting aviation authorities to close airspace as a safety precaution. This eruption has caused the worst aviation disruption since Sept 11th. It could takes days or weeks for the ash to clear and it another root cause drives airlines towards bankruptcy path. Aviation Industries reported lost $200m a day.

Here's great pictures http://bit.ly/9Bt24n

Thinking and missing you already

2010-04-10T21:27:00.000-07:00

Sitting here in our home theater while the massage chair rolling, movie is playing and I am sipping a glass of red wine. Technically, I should have enjoyed this kind of environment but I did not to night. This is because my mind is somewhere else. Thinking and missing my love who is now on his European business trip.

Hence I picked up the laptop and began to write this blog entry. Looking forward on his SMS updates soon. Probably, I will get another glass of wine while I am waiting for his updates.

Thinking and missing you already love!