Since I suck at updating and don't want to type out a full long drawn out post about what's been going on in the past month in a half, I will update in pictures instead =)
My bestie Sarah left and went back home to CA =( I miss her tons.. seriously, she has been there with me through thick & thin. But I know we'll remain friends till the end.
Russell's 28th birthday was a success! I took him & my half-sis Tiffany and her bf to Azure. I actually had never been to that place before hand and was going by the reviews of Yelp. They were right.. this place is definitely worth the 4.5/5 stars.
Me & the birthday boy
Their filet mignon with foie gras just melted in our mouths.
Sorbet w/pop rocks! Probably their most interesting thing there. It's to cleanse the palate.
Russ also really liked his gift =) It's a Burberry ceramic watch.. yes I know, I'm pretty awesome. But so is he... and I think he deserved it. This & the dinner combined left my bank acct looking not so good lol.
On Sunday, July18, 2010... we got ENGAGED!!! Russell proposed to me while we were having brunch at the Hau Tree. About damn time right? I really thought he was going towait till our 5 year anniversary, but I guess he couldn't wait any longer. It did, however, catch me by suprise which is good cause I wanted to be suprised! If you're all wondering if I cried. No, I didn't because I was too mesmerized by the sparkly diamond ring in that little black box hehe. No wedding date set yet.. but after we find a place and get settled in, we will have a good idea when our wedding will be.
The Ring.
In not so good news, my grandpa passed away July 25, 2010... exactly a week from my engagement. Definitely a shocker for everyone because we didn't see this coming. But we know that he lived a fulfilling life and he wouldn't have wanted it any other way. He was seriously, the best grandfather anyone could ever ask for. Thank you for everything. We will miss you...
My cousin Emerson also came to visit from CA to see my grandpa one last time. Don't worry he doesn't normally look like this. It was fun catching up with him and hanging out since we rarely get to see him. Had some pretty good laughs with him.
Took my grandma & my mom to their very "first" pedicure. Well they've actually had pedicures but it was like 50billion years ago. They loved it though.. I think I got them hooked. Seriously, pedicures are a great way to relax without having to spending a fortune and at the same time make your toes look nice & pretty.
Cutest kids ever. Also the kids that I babysit. I've been doing that a lot... I would say almost every weekend or every other weekend. But I really don't mind.. I love my kids plus it's a great way to make extra cash on the side =)
Russ & I also celebrated our 5 year anniversary (8.12.10) at BLT Steak. Can't believe we actually made it this far haha. It's been a journey to get where we are at but I am in a very happy place with him. I look forward to many many more years with him.
Btw, their popover is to die for. I normally don't even like popovers.. or at least not at the ones at Mariposa. But the one at BLT.. OMG!.. is sooo good. It has grated gruyere cheese baked in it which makes it even more orgasmic. And the bread is so nice & fluffy. Mmm.. with butter & salt.. so good! What's great is they give you a recipe card with it so you can bake it yourself. I think I may just have to do that.
Yeah we were pretty full & drunk by the end of the night.
I got to play catch up sesh with Sascha & her sister Selena. We went to Hot Pot Heaven since we were in a hot pot mood but didn't feel like waiting in the long ass line for Sweet Home Cafe. Although Hot Pot Heaven was pretty good and a lot cleaner and less of a wait, I would still say I prefer Sweet Home Cafe. Plus Hot Pot Heaven is a bit pricier and they don't give the free big bowl of shave ice like Sweet Home Cafe does =(
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So that pretty much sums up what's been going on. Oh well, I forgot to mention I went on a big shopping spree the other day with Sasch... and actually I went a week before that too. *sigh* I know, I'm bad. But I found a lot of cute finds!! I will post pics later when I'm not so lazy/tired. I must mention though that I am in love with American Apparel. The funny thing is I used to despise that store just because it reminded me too much of the 80's with the whole spandex and super high waisted pants. But, I realized that after going in there last weekend, I found a lot of things that I was looking for... such as the one sided off the shoulder tops and comfy leggings. Ohhh and I can't forget my cute purple shorts. Yes, purple!! I love them =) Great summer pants. Anyways, that is all for now. I am off to bed. I promise not to wait so long to update again.
Oyasumi!
My new vintage Chanel bag from my mommy dearest :) 
