Straight Up!

Hello Blogger Buds,

It's been way too long between Blogs and I apologize. But in the grand scheme of things that means I've been busy... and so far it's been a good busy... so I'll just be happy for that.

So the latest updates, and then i'll work backwards...

The late-bloomer that I am, after the craze of japanese hair straightening had hit the mass population a year or two ago - I finally decided to get it done to my hair this weekend. Luckily my hair salon of almost 9 years offered it and at a fairly good price. (some Salons don't, i hear, because it takes so friggin' long to do!) It was a long process of chemical treatment... flat ironing... retreatment... and lots of waiting around in between. I also got a trim which made a big difference in the weight too. For at least a few months... i should be poofy wave free and flat iron safe.


Working backwards... i had a wonderful 5 days in Michigan and Toronto. Traveling - even if it's in your own country - makes such a big difference in your perspective in life. My friend Cristina had once said that she missed the "seasons" by living in southern California... and I was just so shocked anyone could not LOVE having warm weather all the time. :) But it was actually fun to romp around in 40 degree weather of Farmington Hills... have a reason to be clutching a hot cup of coffee to keep you warm... see the gorgeous autumn foliage... and not wear scarves and colorful mittens as fashion accessories... I didn't even mind the rainy snow we had one afternoon. That doesn't mean i'm about to go move out there and experience an ice cold winter, but at least i appreciate the differences a lot more. :)

Working backwards still... we've chosen a wedding date! September 8, 2007!!! It's been confirmed as a 'good wedding' date in the Chinese Calendars... and our locations are booked as well! But that's about as far as we've gotten on our wedding planning, and I feel like i'm already behind... probably because I am...

At some point, I hope to ask folks for recommendations for folks they know in the Flower business, DJs that might also work with a fun "MC" partner, non-demoninational minister suggestions, people/places to rent a projector, photographer referrals, bridesmaid dress referrals (maybe a dressmaker that will create custom dresses for all of the bridesmaids for a discounted price), hair/makeup folks in the Long Beach area... hm... well, that's a good start, isn't it? :)

I wonder if i'm going to walk to work smelling like a hair salon for 2 days... heehee...