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Friday, July 29, 2005
 
Just One of Them Days

Besides having to make two separate trips to Torrance today (both times during heavy traffic), my day ended on a very good note. Why? My stomach got big, my head got big, my wallet stayed fat... you can't beat that with a baseball bat.

I met with an applicant who insisted on meeting me in person. He was pretty intent on this and since he was down here on a business trip anyway, I agreed to meet him in Torrance. Thinking I would grab a quick bite to eat, I thought I'd be home at a decent time. However, I was out with this cat for three hours!

This guy had so many interesting things to say that I was at a lost for words. He was a General Manager at this high tech company in San Jose and it literally seemed like I was getting more intelligent just by listening to him spit.

Then, we started talking about our personal life experiences before he told me what he thought of me. Now, many of my applicants have expressed their gratitude to me before in the past but I never really took any of those remarks to mean more than what they were at face value. However, when this guy started going off about me, there was something different about his sincerity and about the way he analyzed me. I was so moved and touched by his comments that all the trials and tribulations I endured at work made sense and were worthwhile. It all came together at that one moment and so much pride and satisfaction flooded my soul.

Maybe it was the really good sashimi and sushi in my system; maybe it was the sapporo beer chilling in my stomach; maybe because all the food and drinks were paid for. Whatever the reason, I felt so much satisfaction about what I have been doing thus far that I had to post this entry. I hope all of you guys get a chance to experience what I felt today. It can truly make you see your life in a different light.

Aight, enough rambling, I'm off to bed.


Monday, July 25, 2005
 
Searching for Real Estate Property is Like...

... Another Full-time Job

I feel like I have to constantly research and put in X amount of hours to make sure I'm up to speed on current trends and potential great opportunities and deals.

... Gambling

You have to call the Seller's bluff but if you make an offer that's too low, you might insult him/her and lose your chance at getting a decent final price. Let's not even talk about interest rates and the waning market.

... Looking for a Girl to Settle Down With

Of course you're going to be looking for a house with nice curb appeal but you also need to consider the inside of the house because that's where it's going to matter the most. And remember, you can turn a fixer upper into a looker if you know what you're doing. Daniel, I'm coming to you if my future wifey needs a lil somethin somethin later on. hahaha

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A quick update on the house with the long driveway, I found out that the house was actually in a different school district than the city it was located in. Talk about putting diesel into a car that takes unleaded ... Oh well, the search continues for the right property.

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Friday, July 15, 2005
 
Casa de Ted

I found it! After three weeks of intense searching, I finally found a house that I could picture myself living in for the next 5 to 10 years. I thought a different house I found two days ago would be the one I would decide to give an offer to but there was a strange feeling I couldn't describe that lingered in my mind whenever I thought about this house.

Then, like a storm in the middle of July, I came across a new house today! My agent was able to get me a sneak peak inside the house before the public and I think I'm going to make an offer on this one this weekend. The owner of this house is moving out because he's returning to Beijing. I wonder what he does because he had a boat, a RV, and two Bentleys parked in his driveway. Oh, and speaking of the driveway, you can fit 3 full sized buses on that badboy! Not that I would have a need to. hmmmmm.

Hopefully I can get this house for a decent price and not for a price over the market value. Sadly though, you never know how things will develop in todays market. If some crackhead didn't do his homework right, he may decide to offer something ridiculously above the appropriate range.

To My Taggers

Since I had several people tag on my website since my last post, I thought I should at least respond to them. I'll start in chronological order.

To Friend: I have no idea who you are and I don't remember telling any of Linda's friends my side of the story but if you were able to somehow see what went on from my end, you would see things in a very different light. There really is no right or wrong but I believe some people definitely had a skewed point of view. Thanks for having an open mind.

To No Name: First off, I know you're a girl and I can narrow you down to three people. Secondly, I agree that unselfishness and compatibility are crucial to relationships but that alone is not what necessarily sustains all relationships. Some people think love is a stronger reason and that is what then influences people to become less selfish. There are even some who think relationships should be based more upon convenience. The point I'm trying to make is that you have your own ideas and I have my own ideas about relationships. I don't think I failed to see the bigger picture because my bigger picture was based upon my idealism and hopes. I do thank you for your opinion and wish you the best with your relationship.

To Nanc: Nancy, nancy, nancy. I know you are totally biased towards me but I appreciate your support. You warned me about several things and I probably should have paid more attention to you, but I tried because I believed. I try to live so as to not to regret, right? =D Oh and I still can't believe you are tying the knot this November. How many people can I bring to the wedding again?

To B: Brent, you crazy happa. Do you have Tokyo in the palm of your hand yet? Thanks for telling me about the Boston Career forum amongst other things. I already emailed you about this but I was given a great opportunity for at least two more years and I'm going to run with it. I might be able to see you soon though because I might be going to Taiwan. I'll hollah at you later.

Well, let's end this discussion here. It's time to close this book.

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Monday, July 04, 2005
 
Crossroads

Just when I finished climbing out of a jungle that one path led me to, I suddenly find myself stuck at another fork in the road. This time this crossroad involves my future. I never expected to be stuck here but I really need to think and weigh my options carefully. Everyone has had different opinions in regards to this matter and it's going to ultimately come down to what I'm really looking for. Over the next few days, I need to research and analyze my options. Most of you who know what decision I have to make have told me I can't go wrong either way because both options are so great... I hope that's the case because only time will truly unravel this puzzle.

In any case, enough rambling. Happy July 4th everyone! Get your bbq on!

 

 
   
 
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