Year of the Water Dragon

Wow, it's been over two years since my last post! Life had really got me sidetracked. So much has happened since my last post and, hopefully, I have gotten the hang of my life in New Jersey/New York that I can now finally juggle some blogging time in.
Where do I begin? If you noticed, I mentioned NJ. It's cuz my man and I decided to move from Astoria, NYC to Jersey City, NJ. Though I get a lot of crap for it, I prefer it. It's definitely given me some slow-down time away from the big city. Plus, I've now been back in school now for almost 2yrs so I need that focus. Needless to say, my fashion fiascoes are now very part-time which is fine. I am in love with school and Oriental Medicine! I am halfway through the program now and have to admit that I wish it wouldn't end. This experience has awoken something inside me and I have found something to be really passionate about. Learning is an invaluable, priceless experience. Well, I can jabber and jabber on and on about my adventures in Oriental Medicine and catching you up on the past 2yrs, which most definitely will be posted here, but let's get back to the real reason why I made my way back on this blog --- !!!

That's right bitches - Adventures in pregnancy! And it's the year of the Water Dragon! I couldn't be more lucky to start this year off.

The Last Name Game

LAST NAME GAME

Rules - It's harder than it looks.

Copy the game below, then erase my answers.  Enter your answers and forward to

10 people. The hardest part is finding 10 people to play with you.

Use the 1st letter of your last name to answer each of the following

questions.  They have to be real places, names, things.

Nothing made up.  Use different answers if the person in front of you has

the same 1st initial.  You can't use your name for the boy/girl question.

Have Fun!

1.  What is your last name? "J" something

2.  Name an animal.   Jellyfish, pretty and pretty deadly

3.  A boy's name.    Jake, crushed on Jake Ryan from Sixteen Candles when I was 12

4.  A girl's name.  Joss...Stone, that is. I love her music

5.  An occupation.  Joint rolling drug dealer, steer clear of this one kids

6.  A color.  Jade green

7.  Something you wear.  Jams, oh yeah 80s style neon print from Maui&Sons

8.  A beverage.   Juicy Juice, yummy apple

9.  A food.  Jelly Beans, I have yet to find the perfect satisfying combination

10.  Something found in the bathroom. Jelly, non-petroleum

11.  A Place.  Jacuzzi, where I'd like to be relaxing right now

12.  A reason for being late.  Just didn't wanna get outta bed

13.  Something you shout.  Jumping Jehoshaphat! 14.  A movie.  Jackass: The Movie, dumbasses 15.  Your philosophy/motto.  Just do it!

Fresh start

the hardest part is getting the ball rolling, so here goes:

as i'm starting a new chapter of my life, i thought it'd also be an opportune time to start a blog to document all the new things i see, do, think, eat, wear...and so on. i just recently moved to the NYC area from living all over California for a number of years. this is my first time living on the east coast. a culture shock but one that i find refreshing. so far, this cold winter is definitely the biggest obstacle. i'm slowly learning how to look good in winter wear without resembling Ralphie Parker from A Christmas Story. funny enough, i decided to spend my time as a marketing/PR intern for a fashion design company before i settle down and begin my schooling in May. basically, i write about fashion, marketing their goods/clients. with NYC being the fashion capital of the US, it's quite new and exciting for me especially since i love fashion. granted my fashion has revolved around a more surf/skate relaxed/beach-lifestyle urban streetwear kind of look - a tomboy sporting jeans, tees, and flip flops year round. but i am quick to learn and appreciate the finer things. it's all there in front of me, why not?

<-- coming from a little Pacific Island, this is dressed up for me! with funky hot pink heel boots no less! my first clubbing experience in NYC. wicked hot. but putting on shoes has been my definition of dressing up. haha. hopefully my style evolves through this blog.

my philosophy is make fashion your own. i have very eclectic taste and am willing to give almost anything a try, experimenting with new looks to flatter my look, my body, yet still feel comfortable enough to dance in it. but i love bargain shopping - can't get enough shoes, hats, accessories, and jeans! that's a hard horrible habit for me to break just to wear one high end article. so i just work to make what i have look $cha-ching$

so stick with me on this journey. i'm determined to explore this city from top to bottom to find the best deals on everything, to make this city my own, and to have a fan-freakin-tastic time in NYC. feel free to lend me a hand with your comments, tips, and leads.