Hectic! - Summation of the past Year.

I've been keeping my time occupied recently and haven't been able to post much. I keep telling myself to just do it already so here I go. During 08 there have been quite a lot of traveling, partying, eating and crazy weather.

My trip to China was an eye opener. Beautiful scenic views, amazing food, great people and a true culture shock. I've gone as a child but never as an adult. My senses were flooded. I have so many nice memories from there. The single bad memory was catching a stomach thing which cleared in 24 hours. It happens and I move on. Actually lost 10 pounds after gaining a solid 6. So netting a 4lb loss at the end of the trip. Ha!

The past year I've grown closer to my roommates. A few of my friends knew I never lived with anyone before moving back out to NYC. First year 07 was a tough one for me to adjust. Now I can say I'm fully broken in and ready to move out on my own in 09.

I've learned a lot with relationships this year. I've definitely grown as a person and people around me have helped me in the process. Everyone's perspectives are always helpful and help me carry on with my life.

I drank way too much this year. This year I've decided to give my liver a bit of a rest and try to steer myself into a healthier lifestyle. I figure I drank every weekend + an extra day or two mixed in there. 52 weekends in a year = 104 days + say about 25% of those weeks I drank on a weekday. Multiply that by atleast 3 drinks per session as an average = 375 total drinks in a year. Roughly $7 a drink and I spent a solid 2g's on drinks for the year. That math is completely wrong because I know I've drank way more than that.

Traveling for the year was great! I really didn't go anywhere until the 2nd half of 08. Hamptons, Jersey, LA twice, Atlanta, Miami, Philly for New Years and the giant kicker to China.

Culinary experiences were most definitely amazing. Summers are always about BBQ'ing it up and Kenny and George definitely always shine. Big apple BBQ was one of the most sweltering days of the year. Many nights at Wo Hop, Diners and street cart food have added to my cholesterol levels. Four steakhouses - Lugers, Wolfgangs, Chima (philly) and Robert's squared off that end. Still can't get a reservation at Momofuku Ko. I've padded the wallets of the BRGuest restaurant group. Had salty noodles at Ippudo, plenty of brunches at Essex, and many beers at The Smith which cost $6 now. No longer a $5 deal. Buckets of PBR a plenty at Black Bear. Free drinks at Essex, plenty of Mamosa's. Petron petron petron petron... How did I get back on drinking?

I'm quit blabbin and continue this another time.

Back from ATL!

Talk about southern hospitality!!! An excellent trip. I got to experience a great Christmas, meet great people, hang out with sexy santas, eat great food and of course hang out with a great friend of mine.

Sitty! Gina's grandma. What a sweet soul.

Speachless!

Definition of awesome.

Great people at Two Urban Licks (food and decor pictures coming soon)

Schedule

Friday - Dinner with Sam and entertain some friends in town from ATL
Saturday - Shopping hell, Holiday day out (shecky's thing), Long Island for a holiday party
Sunday - Upstate maybe?
Monday - Work and pick up car insurance in Chinatown. Maybe grab some food for the office?
Tuesday - Dinner with Christy and pack for ATL
Wednesday - Half day, lunch with the boys, plane to ATL!

I'm on Azithromycin. It's a 5 day supply so I should be rid of this infection soon. Got me some codeine as well...

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I'm SICK

Got a Zpack aka Zithro, Zithromax and something with codeine for it!

Quote of the day.

It's snowing!!!

It's snowing!!!
Originally uploaded by Amazin' Jane

The Holiday's are ahead of us. =)

Random quote

"The horns are just there to keep my halo on straight"
Friend's myspace profile.

Eating...

I promise to upload pictures and stories about my China trip and Thanksgiving. In the mean time I want everyone to know that I've been eating and eating. Mostly healthy stuff but way too much of it. I ran a mile and change yesterday with my roommate Kingman. It's nice to feel your legs sore the next day sometimes. Like a shot in the arm. I feel I've been eating way too much and not burning or putting on any mass of any sort.

I've only biked a few times since. Nothing strenuous. I think I'm going for a nice run / bike tonight. We'll see. Keep you posted. Check out my bike on the M103!

I picked up a flat after going to Trader Joe's. the bus driver actually let me bring the bike on board. They're not suppose to. Big ups to him.

I'm back! Happy TGivings!!!

Here's a video to start the month of December. I'm back from a huge trip and a great Thanksgiving.

Hot Pot in Beijing from Simon Tung on Vimeo.
A video of the awesome hot pot techmologist and I had in Beijing.