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What are your new year's resolutions?

Official welcome to 2009! Much has happened and is happening that I will have to comment on. First of all, our first black president just took office (yes, we can!). My sorority just added forty-five new pledges - our biggest turnout for rush... Classes have started; mine are looking over-the-top business-y. I will be going to Montreal this weekend for a Model UN conference. I just finished my applications to study abroad in Paris next fall! And I am now working on some designs for our department's end-of-the-semester fashion show (25th anniversary so it will be a major alumni-networking event). Pheuf. Can I take a break now? Definitely not. Before I forget about my winter break, here are some of the pictures:

My family started the vacation off with a (very expensive) Christmas dinner at Atmosphere. The restaurant is in the shape of a tower with a rotating top. So you get a 360 degree view of the city while you eat. Pretty incredible. 

Then, I went from drinking red wine to drinking TONS of mineral water. Yep. Spent the next three days in the rainforest on a camping trip. I look so thrilled in this picture. 

Took some beautiful pictures of the sunsets.

Hung out with old friends.

On New Years Day, we went over to Sutera Harbour resort to people watch and relax allll dayy in the pooool. I'm aware that I'm now in below freezing temperatures. 

Out for New Year's night: my introduction to house music (or "I feel like I'm in a German techno club.")

Artsy fartsy people always have such cool cameras. 

Looking tanned yet?

Donuts are a delicacy?

We actually woke up early one day to visit the islands! 

Packed a picnic: tuna sandwiches, melon, chicken wings, drool. 

More artsy cameras. 

It's normal to be swimming with a school of tropical fish. 

Lazy bum. 

Finally, finished with a birthday dinner with a zillion cousins! 

So, I apologize I have not been able to update since Malaysia but my New Year's resolution this year was actually to write more and be as up-to-date on interesting thoughts/opinions as possible. So, I will try my extra best. Right now, I feel the whirlwind of activity and personal goals schmoals coming along. January is perhaps the busiest month of the year; everyone is trying to accomplish as much as possible and get the year started (hopefully) on a good note. No worries, it won't be long before the studying, working out, dieting, saving the world one third-world country at a time attitude slows down. Overachieve much? Anyway, what are some of your new year's resolutions? 

Ode to the Rat Race

Needless to say, living in the city has been both incredible and beyond stressful. I feel as though everything and everyone is moving at fifty miles per hour. My bills have caught up with my spending (BILLS. I'm officially a cougar). My schedule leaves me an express subway ride's moment for reflection. Work has become my life. What happened to the days of lazy summer vacations?

All this leaves me to question myself, what's the worth of living the "glam" city life? Take yesterday, for example. I went to my internship in the morning, redesigning a flyer perhaps more than seven times over. Then, I checked out and went to the bank to stand in a line of grumbling New Yorkers, deposited my check, and headed to work at the clothing store. We had a huge sale, the place was overrun with women and spending and hangers. One up, though: I used my store credit to purchase a beautiful silk and lace top, of which I immediately wore out.

Did I go home and collapse onto my bed, afterwards? Maybe, make myself a bowl chicken noodle soup? Pop a tylenol? Tucked myself into bed and read myself a bedtime stor- Okay, taking it a little too far, there.

No, I didn't go home. I met my friend, a current intern at Barneys, in Herald Square to go to a Vogue & Barney's bar party on the lower east side. Fantastic but I didn't get home until 2AM (blasted subway construction delays). Feeling unkempt and exhausted, I finally got to bed... just to wake up and do the whole day over again. I could go to a fashion show tonight for a Cornell alumna's new brand, but is it worth it? Sure, these events sound glamorous and fun, but is it worth the work? That's what I'm trying to figure out. That's what I need to figure out before I dedicate my life to the rat race.

Delaying the Real World | Twentysomethingdom

Sometimes, I go on these internet web-jumping la de da's, in which I just google whatever topic of interest I've come upon lately and then jump from link to link to link... Just for fun. It's very educational, in fact!

Today, I began researching something for an article I had to write for my internship. Then, I started thinking about internships, in general and began googling advice on working at an internship (this is my first experience, anyway). Then, I thought of how amazing it would be to have an internship next summer abroad... which led me to more websites and more websites... until I stumbled upon this gem: Delaying the Real World, The Twenty-Something's Guide to Seeking Adventure. Here's a brief excerpt:

"You've got this pearl of a decade in front of you: THE TWENTIES. This is the prime of your life! You've been on a straight path since you learned to tie your shoes, and now suddenly you've got a diploma, enough energy to run the length of the globe, and all the freedom in the world. 

So how are you going to spend the glorious days of your independent youth? In a cubicle, perhaps? Filing papers, or maybe crunching numbers? How about answering phones and scheduling meetings? 

Wrong! Now is the time to do exactly what you want to do and fulfill your wildest dreams. Don't be in such a rush to become boring! Let the early years be more unconventional and experimental. Try things you might never have the chance to do again. When else in life will you have such freedom? If you wait for retirement, the experience won't be nearly as cool. A thousand fleeting opportunities are waiting for you, and there is nothing holding you back from taking your pick. A year of teaching in Brazil? How about working on a vineyard in New Zealand? Or maybe biking across the U.S. strikes your fancy. From event planning at a Las Vegas resort to counseling at a wilderness camp for homeless children, you have such a rich variety of options you won't know where to start... 

The coolest thing about any adventure you choose is that it will be a valuable experience and may even catapult you into a future career. You can never go wrong in doing what you love, because it will only lead you further into your passion. Anyone who says doing the Peace Corps in Botswana or acting in a Shakespeare festival is a waste of time needs to crawl back into their office space. "

I had an interesting convo yesterday - no, make that a vent - voicing my fears that studying fashion and art will turn me into a complete, materialistic SNOB. You can easily get swept up by the glamour of luxury labels and brand names. I feel like everyone around me is obsessed with image. What people don't realize that fashion designers are geniuses - they are intelligent, extraordinary individuals. Sure, a lot of it is about money and social climbing but the ones I really admire - Alexander McQueen, Betsey Johnson, Phillip Lim - they are seriously artistic geniuses! Their collections make me speechless... 

Anywho, back to the topic of Delaying the Real World: coming across this website and book unexpectedly, really brought me back to Earth. It reminded me just how much I need to keep grounded no matter what work I'm doing... and not take stuff so seriously. 

Noted Photographer | A New Week, A New Roommate

Hi, from the upper west side! It's co-interns, Lola and Lily, here. Breaking news: we are now officially roommates. Lola moved in last night after a horrible two-week experience in Brooklyn (just couldn't stand that cat smell, I guess). Now she's living with me and it's the perfect fit for both of our schedules. 

Every morning, we drag ourselves out of bed and begin the long process of "getting ready." I eat yogurt and watch the Today Show, while Lola runs out and gets her daily drug dose of Starbucks caffeine (extra large-style of course). Then, the commute. Work. Commute. And dinner... it's kind of cute actually, when we don't have real-life jobs and classes to deal with. 

Work today at the internship revolved around a photo shoot of Christmas gift products. I must have ironed about a dozen red ribbons and bows before burning my finger on the iron (no, I'm not checking my nails - I f-ing burned my finger!) I think I also met the most interesting person of my life (after my father, of course).

We took a cab to a swanky-looking apartment building on the east side for this photo shoot. I was warned that the photographer's apartment would be crowded, which quickly became a major understatement as I entered. All the walls were covered with incredible shots of well-known (no, FAMOUS) fashion models, as well as dogs, nature, and architecture. There was a bird cage hanging from the ceiling and a collection of random doo-dads in every bit of space. I felt like I had stepped into Uncle Clement's antique store. 

The photographer turned out to be an old, Chinese man, wearing socks rolled up and khaki pants. What I learned later, was that he - in his day - was the hippest, trendiest, modelizer in the fashion world, a close friend with designers like Vera Wang, spending three years in both Paris and Milan, working at French Vogue, also a pre-med dropout, a travel enthusiast. He showed me a bunch of photo albums as we worked with the shoot; they made my jaw drop.  

So, we finished up the shoot, ran through the mid-afternoon showers, and came back to the upper west. Drenched in rain and glossy stories, I felt like I had seriously seen a glimpse into a clique of high-cultured artists. Just another experience for LL. 

There's a Method to all this Madness

I am a sponge. This summer is all about soaking up tons of knowledge, new ideas, and new experiences. That makes sense since I'm now spending more time working than summer-chilling (and that, kiddies, is why they tell you to find a job, you actually like - inspiration by Rachel Corrie). So, definitely reemphasizing the whole spiel on finding your passion la de da...

Now. Recall when we used to run into those environmentally-forward hippies (the ones who don't shower or use toilet paper) and think, "what ridic radicals..." or something along those lines.  I guess they had a point after all. 

The best part about my internship at The Laundress, Inc. is that I do get the best of both worlds. Not only are they an amazing, high-luxury brand but they are also environmentally conscious. Brands like The Laundress, and Method emphasize that most ordinary household products are toxic. So, I've been working on the whole detox ordeal, lately. I just bought hand wash, dish detergent and windex from Method. Check out their site for more information.

I never knew how being green could SAVE you tons of green and your health. Meaning, it's a lot cheaper on your electricity bills to practice environmental precautions. And so much better for your body if you take note of all the chemicals leaking from products into your home. Bottom-line: get green! 

After-Work Eggs, Coffee, and Sex and the City

Just another day at the store yesterday, helping New York women of every age pick out outrageously-priced outfits for some graduation-engagement-birthday-dinner-benefit party - something like that. The only thing that gets me through a shift: my Israeli manager and aspiring designer, Nathalie. She makes the most hilarious comments after each rude or ridiculous (usually both) customer tries on half the store and leaves with nothing.

After work, she introduced me to an incredibly ADORABLE and artsy restaurant, named Cafe Lalo (I just found out it was featured in the movie You've Got Mail). Their brunch menu features everything from mango-nectar champagne to eggs with Brazilian feta cheese. Crazy, funky stuff... we had eggs and coffee, while discussing everything from family expectations, fashion, and traveling in India. Don't those spontaneous, colorful conversations in spontaneous and colorful places just make your senses go roller-coaster high? It's so... rich with culture. I love it love it. 

To top things off, we made the ultimate spontaneous move to watch the 11:15pm Sex and the City showing. I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it yet... or maybe that's just my excuse for my speechlessness. It was amazing; go see it. Words of wisdom for the week...

Hardworking Interns at The Laundress, Inc.

Hi, interns Lola and Lily here! We LOVE LOVE The Laundress and all the fabulous people we work with. We are currently working hard to revamp the blog site and catalog, as well as to create those amazing gift baskets (can't get enough of). 

Here's the current bio posted on the Laundress blog site: We are both textile and apparel majors at Cornell. It's our first time living in New York City during summer break, and we are so pumped to be working with The Laundress, Inc. Keep updated with more laundry tips, green solutions, and great products on their webpage - we'll keep you connected to Laundress and our exciting, new discoveries while in New York!

-L&L

Shameless self-promotion. Pretty adorbs, n'est-ce pas?

I am officially the living dead.

"MY FEET ARE KILLING ME. Literally. Killing me." That's all I could think about on the subway home from my first day at my internship and training/job at Montmartre. I almost growled at some old woman who took my seat on the subway.

After toddling up the stairs and taking off my heels in the elevator (I'm sure the doorman saw my state of pathetic-ness in his security cameras), I jumped in the shower, while cooking pasta, and cleaning the apartment- simultaneously. Now, I'm eating a bowl of pesto ravioli and pre-packaged salad. Andd it's almost eleven PM. A thousand things are swarming in my head. I've responded to my messages and applied moisturizer. I've cleaned and ate and now, I'm writing.

I take mental notes during the day of things I want to talk about. As soon, as I get down to writing it, they all fly out of my head and I'm left with a blank page. Or WORSE. Nonsense and jibber jabber. Oh, what writer's guilt I'm feeling now.

A note to all: I'm in the process of journaling and editing, as well as revamping this site. Inspired by Michele's amazing website and my design internship, I might even scrap everything and start fresh. Who knows... if I can find ANY TIME. I will have more details on work later, I promise. Before, I am officially the living dead.

What happens in Spamalot, STAYS in Spamalot

Yesterday, one of my really good high school friends, Selena, came to visit me in the city. I love how everyone wants to treat you to stuff when they hear you're a poor college student living and working on your own. Her family took me to see Spamalot on Broadway. It totally exceeded my expectations. The humor was a bit controversial... but just enough. I loved it.

I met up with another Cornell friend today. She was in the city for some internship interviews and we ended up getting Pinkberry by my apartment and cooking pasta. It was delicious!

I have some tough decision to make tomorrow. I went into round two of a job interview process today and I've been biting my nails, going crazy, wondering if I'm getting this job. And, what I would do if I actually got it. After the interview today, I took a walk around the shops at Columbus Circle and somehow found myself in the basement grocery store. A woman was giving out sample of martini mixes and she saw my exhausted state: "Honey, you need a smile on your face. Try this lemon drop martini. Non-alcoholic of course." We started chatting for about ten minutes and by the end I had tasted a cosmo, a mojito, and a pomegranate martini. Funny how strangers randomly cross paths, if only for a little bit, but make all the difference in one's day.

I definitely need to relax more now... updates tomorrow. You never know what will happen...

Fashion photography on the rise

Good glory I finally have internet in my little apartment. So, I spent a good part of today reuniting with a bunch of friends.

Check out my friend's website. She built it with her own "html-saavy" hands. It's legit: www.micheleyong.com. GORGEOUS MODELS, too.

Other news, I got my first job offer at Montmartre! Green tea ice-cream to celebrate!

Toto, I don't think we're in Ithaca anymore

Okay, so I’m going slightly mad. I feel as though I have both MOUNTAINS of work and none whatsoever. This Internet thing is also starting to bother me—I feel so disconnected from civilization. That feeling of primitiveness just does not coincide with me being in one of the major cities of the world.

I met some interesting people today and found myself in some noteworthy situations. My friend, Kristin (remember, the girl who is supposed to be my roommate this summer) just told me that she would only be staying two weeks at the end of July. Bummer. I’m good at being independent (i.e. totally alone) but I feel pretty bummed out about having to duke out the summer by myself. At least I’m friends with the doorman… and my writing. (I just sounded so pathetic baah).

I had the strangest strangest feeling today. I reunited with my friend and sorority sister, Lauren for lunch at a restaurant called “Toast.” We had both been running around, going to job interviews for the entire day. I sat down to order and I thought, “We’re… legit living in New York City… in the real world… living and working.” I don’t think that makes any sense now but for me, this deal of being independent—making my own work schedule and earning a salary—it really hit me. I feel like one of those old thirty-something adults who meet for drinks after work and complain about their boss.

Toto, I don’t think we’re in Ithaca anymore!

Or college and the culture, which follows for that matter. I’m a working girl now… I think. A working girl in disguise. See, this is how it works. You just need to think and act like you know exactly what you’re doing. Resume? Check. Fashion sense? Check. A firm handshake? Check. I came a week earlier to Manhattan to look for some sort of job, preferably to both gain the sales experience and earn fast cash (oh, how we do depend on money). My parents tipped me off on tips—fast cash I could earn through waitressing or any sort of restaurant job. This is how I found my first conquest: a hostess position at the French restaurant down the block called, “Le Monde.” I go for training on Thursday.

But what I would really like is to get a clothing sales job—such a good experience to have for my major and resume. One problem, though, is that I tend to get extremely intimidated by “fashion passion people.” It’s the nickname I’ve given those very scary high fashion snooty artsy fartsy whatever-you-call-it kind of people. You get what I mean. They’re extremely judgmental and base everything off of first impressions. The good thing is that I’m a pretty quick learner and even though I make dreadful mistakes, I will use that to make myself better to the best I can. Today, I kept getting better and better at my method of attacking these big name stores towards the end of my exhausting job hunt.

I was quite a mess this morning, though. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT I WAS DOING. To recap: I sort of just rambled down Broadway and walked into whatever store I passed by with the same shy, uncertain greeting, accidentally smacking people in the face with my resume and portfolio. I made a fool of myself at American Apparel, Banana Republic, Club Monaco, and the GAP. Then, I realized that this approach of blindly walking in whatever direction I felt like really wasn’t working out. This is what I mean by learning quick—first, you need to acknowledge that what you are doing is really, really dumb. So, I hopped back on the subway and got off at Columbus Circle after recalling that the place usually attracted a lot of shoppers (or was I imagining that?).

Completely by accident, I stumbled into a mall sort of thing! Okay. My big break. I would attack all the stores with a polite but outgoing, intelligent but down-to-earth AWESOME attitude. I had nothing to lose so I did it: Bebe, J. Crew, United Colors of Bennetton, Montmartre, and finally Armani Exchange. I CONQUERED. Yes, share in the basking of my success.

What an exhausting day… I’ve decided to work myself to death this summer—excited much?

Suffering internet withdrawal in the city

So, I’ve been having a serious Internet withdrawal. I’m writing this on an MS Word document to be transferred to Curiouser once the Internet man comes in on Tuesday. I guess Internet is one of those things we “take for granted.” Anyone living in Manhattan, though, will swear that having Internet is not only convenient but also essential.

On Friday, my family helped move me into our old apartment on Riverside Drive. This week, I’ll be on the summer job hunt. Then, my internship with The Laundress begins right after Memorial Day. The week after that, my friend Kristin who also goes to Cornell will move in with me. So many new experiences—living in the city, working, interning, living with a roommate… I’m a little nervous (I lied, a LOT nervous) and definitely brimming with excitement. Wish me luck!

Along with all this, I’m also discovering how much financial responsibility I’m starting to hold. My bank account is depressingly meager… And I have the guilty conscience to explain it. I love how, despite my dwindling savings, I am purchasing a $600 sofa with matching armchairs tomorrow…

That brings me to the subject of the apartment! You know, I love it to death. My grandfather lived in it years ago and passed it on to the family when he passed away. Since then, this place has been a reminder of history. The building used to be one of those 1920s glamorous hotels. It’s in the perfect location. Columbia is right down the street so we get all the student bookstores, cafes, farmer’s markets, and restaurants of Morningside heights. Remember the restaurant from Seinfeld? Right across the street from us. And the subway station is literally right outside. The one thing… history is… in essence old. The apartment is old and dusty. The building is forever in repair. But, It’s a good thing I like antiques…

Alright, I am getting into bed now. I’ll be online very soon I hope.

Resurrection of my cell phone - successful!

I can't believe I went a whole week without having a cell phone or an ID. Yesterday, I borrowed a friends car and spent three hours (as opposed to one) driving to the bus company's office in Ashburn, NY. Never trust mapquest...

Today, I've restarted the process of packing.

My checklist is growing longer every day:

-Call for job offers in NYC
-Hair cut/color
-Apartment refund
-Return borrowed things

Things to do this summer:

-Find a retail job in NYC
-Refurnish the apartment
-Lose the freshman weight
-Learn to sew

A Scary Reminder from the Past

So. Maybe, I haven't changed that much at all. I just returned from the service center to pick up my mail and my friend Priscilla (editor-in-chief of my high school newspaper this year... and HARVARD prospective student) mailed me a few copies of last year's newspaper copies. I had wanted them for my portfolio before. So, I flipped to my 'Letter from the Editor' section to read what I had written. And it sounds eerily like my blog entry from yesterday... Enjoy:

Curiouser and curiouser fo sho | Crazy Stuff I've Been Up To

How am I still alive? Thinking back to last week, I can barely believe that I've made it through all the deadlines, final projects, and presentations. Let's see what I've been up to. I've...

Written a FULL documentary play.

Gave a presentation on tax deductions and postsecondary tuition rates.

Scored a two-year internship with the Herbert F. Johnson Art Museum.

Cranked out my final anthropology paper.

BS-ed a French final paper.

Assisted and modeled in the Cornell Design League Fashion Show.

















Spring Formal!




















Interviewed with The Laundress|New York for a summer internship.



















Started planning a potential California trip.

Just begun my final Theater paper...

Passed out.

The Conclusion

*Copied from my notebook, Original Date is Aug 11

Current location: Frankfurt, Germany (International Airport)

Current mood: hungry, inspired

Current craving: pancakes and strawberries, jasmine tea

Current time: 6ish am in Frankfurt... 12ish pm in New York... 12ish am in Singapore

Current attire: sweats, sneaks, tank, college sweatshirt, glasses, ipod

Current thoughts:

I haven't touched my blog, not to mention, opened my notebook in forever, seems like. Okay, maybe a few days. So now, I'm at the Frankfurt airport, waiting for my connecting flight to New York... and I finally acknowledged the least favorite part about travelling- I'm admitting that it's all over, I'm writing the conclusion, composing the finale, finishing the race... in plain words- it's the end!

To be honest, I think I purposely avoided all internet access and writing for the last week or so... obviously in denial that my vacation is ended. And then, very soon, I must begin a whole new lifestyle and confront my perpetual status of not-knowing.

My To-Do list is growing endlessly. I feel so frenzied for some reason that one night in KK, I sat straight up in my bed - middle of the night - and wrote a huge list of life goals... panicking that I will become a boring person who will only get a degree, work, work, retire, die... oh yeah, throw some kids and menopause in there somewhere. So, I have this long list which will eventually become more post-its stuck to my bedroom wall.

Despite all that, I'm feeling the happiest I've been in a long time. Can you believe it? I mean, I feel great... almost hyper. This whole year has been extremely stressful- full of college applications, the school paper, odd jobs, graduation, prom, my mysterious future, and just stupid high school drama... It's all over, hopefully. I've been able to get away during my time in Asia and I honestly feel as though I've taken advantage of each day and moment. It's been a full, fulfilling, satisfying journey.

Going to Singapore during the National day (country just turned 42...) was the perfect cooldown to the long stay in Malaysia. We ran into a number of traveling problems in Singapore, though- airline cancellations, hotel switching, etc. Yet, I was hardly moved. It was to be expected (wow, so many "to be" verbs... Mrs. Tremblay would kill me).

I read my horoscope: "You will feel great about your life- use this energy to get yourself going. Opportunities are opening up for you. This is a year of great changes and definitely a time to integrate into your life all that you have learned. Must do: Get a reality check." Usually, I don't bother with superstition but I think that was incredibly right on. Especially the part about the reality check.

I've learned a lot from this trip- grown up a lot and absolutely cannot wait to plan the next one. I think I'm ready for something drastic. They say, "Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don't, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said that it'd be easy; they just promised it'd be worth it." But can you possibly believe that everything EVERYTHING happens for a reason? And the part about taking a chance... easier said than done. But I guess cliches are cliches for a reason!

And now, I've succeeded in writing a very sickeningly opptimistic and happy journal entry haha. Don't know why I feel so enthusiastic at the moment... better use the energy while I can. Okay, boarding time!

Random Thoughts

I officially have three days left in Malaysia... Three days! My five-week trip is coming to a close... and I can hardly believe how fast it's passed by. Upon reflecting, this experience has been nothing like what I had imagined back in the US. It's been a hundred times better and I'm leaving this place with so much more than I had expected. While here I've...

-Grown quite used to lizards crawling up and down the walls.
-Relearned how to use squatting toilets.
-Gotten over fear of taxis.
-Written practically a novel.
-Visited an island.
-Climbed a mountain.
-Gained new friends.
-Played with my cousins.
-Improved my Chinese... a little.
-Gotten shockingly darker.
-Had my fill of ice kachang, soybean milk, roti canai, and watermelon juice.
-Improved my technique of ignoring flirty locals.
-Wasted a lot of money.
-Assisted in a fashion photo shoot!
-Some more stuff I can't think of now....

I had more I wanted to say but I left my notebook at home. Shall bring it with me next time... So, what am I up to the next few days? Tonight, the extended family is coming over again for swimming and dinner. Maybe some time I'll write an entry introducing them to you... My cousins, Pui Pui, Sim Yee, Bong Bong, San San, Wun Wun, Siew Yee, Eva, Aimee, Ida, Ivy, pheuf... I think that's all of them. Yes, very interesting names. Then, out tonight for drinks with friends... sleeping over Mich's and I don't know what else! Flight early morning on Wednesday to Singapore... Few days at Sentosa Resort, then Friday evening... flight back to the States! Five more days... then college!

Confessions of a Blogger

Sorry, I haven't been able to update that much, lately! I usually drag this big bulky notebook around with me and scribble away every two seconds. But I've actually been really busy! Even too busy to write articles in my journal to post on this webpage. I know, I cheat. I don't actually compose all of this, on the spot. I mean, internet cafes aren't cheap and you pay by time! I also forget a lot of points and ideas that I would like to mention... so, I do rough drafts and then, add alll the random, spontaneous things I think about. Anyway, apologies for that. Not too much happening recently except spending time with a lot of new friends, old friends, relatives, and of course, my parents and sister. So, wow- this will be the fourth week in Malaysia! And I'm getting really adapted to this place (or, maybe just not doing any work). I have to keep in mind that I still have that essay to write for Cornell... but a little more procrastination never hurt anyone! Haha, famous last words. More updates to come on other stuffs, observations, opinions, training for the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, and etc...