My Journey
Hi everyone!
I need to be more proactive on my journal here.
Life has been blessing, but physically not that great :(
Started to be more active again hoping to get back to a better shape :)
I can only do easy hikes and have been going to the Rattle snake ledge!
Always beautiful and feeling lucky to have such a close by hiking location!
I can’t believe I made this post back in August 2021 and forgot to post.
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08/29/2022
I am still around and doing fairly well :)
Hope all is well with everyone :)
I can’t believe it’s been 17 months since we been dealing with Corona Virus.
When many people were getting vaccines and things started to open up, finally had hopes that we can at least have some freedom back, we are still dealing with Delta virus.
Although I am vaccinated, I am still very careful, staying home most of the time, working at home. Only doing necessity grocery shopping.
I’ve started my new role at my work back in May and have the privilege of working at home and I am so grateful for this.
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Today is my flushing day on all my plants in LECA!
Got up super early and spent 4 hours of my Saturday :)
It’s super HOT in Seattle starting today.
So thankful we have portable AC now.
It’s going to be a HOT & SWEATING photoshoot throughout this weekend and next week!
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Half year is already past and it’s almost end of July.
I love my July because it’s my Birthday even though I don’t really celebrate it.
I am having to adjust many things now with this corona virus.
Really hoping that they come up with the vaccine ASAP.
I am just thankful that we are still healthy and have a job to support my family.
We are so happy that we can start shooting again, oh we missed this so much :)
My husband and I would really love to be out and start doing some landscape photography!
Life is good, thank you.
I can’t believe it’s been 3 months since I last posted.
It’s been really crazy 3 months for sure!
I started out this year with full of goals and plans with very high motivation.
Then I started hearing about this virus, and got me really scared.
I was very worried that all the masks were selling out and being sent to different country and/or people just buying for price gouging for profit.
I was also worried that by the time it hits US, we won’t have any masks for us to use.
I’ve talked about this with my friends and co-workers but most seemed to just think of it as nothing serious than flu virus and that it’s only critical to the elderly people and that they are not worried at all.
It was non sense to even put on a mask, people judge you like you are overacting to this flu like virus.
I felt that people didn’t even want to talk about it, it was sort of like a nonsense to speak up for my opinion at this point.
As time went on, and when this virus finally hit my town, people were in total CHAOS panic mode.
Hoarding toilet papers and sanitize wipes/liquid.
Fighting to get more groceries.
It almost made me feel like if I go to that grocery store now, I will definitely get the virus!
There is absolutely NO mask anywhere to be found… Media kept saying “DO NOT PURCHASE MASK” but where is the mask I can buy???
I couldn’t find any, and if I did, it’s people exploiting this situation and is trying to make money off of this situation!
Moreover, medical facilities are running out!!!
Is this a joke? Really?
My salon is officially closed for the next 2 weeks, my day job already has been closed for the past 2 weeks, and had to cancel all my photography clients as well.
This is really going to impact the whole world’s economy for sure.
My plans, goal, all went up in smoke now…
Really hoping that we can recover soon and be back to normal as soon as possible.
For that, I ask people to please stay home.
Practice social distancing.
And be mindful of others, PLEASE!
I hope next year by this time, I can look back and say we lived through it….
I really really look forward to many many more years of joy and happiness :)
God bless everyone!
Let 2020 begin!
I am ready for you :)
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I can’t believe 2019 is at the end.
I’ve been blessed this year and it’s been many years since I felt such heartwarming for holiday season.
I am excited for what 2020 might bring me :)
Hope everyone I know have a Happy New Year!
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I feel blessed to see the little ones grow up every year.
I keep forgetting to take photos with my little ones but when I do remember, I will give them a squeeze >.<
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This will be my first winter in Seattle and I am kind of excited about it :P
Since I live right next to the rail, I wouldn’t mind the snow either!
My husband and I still haven’t had the chance to go visit downtown together but we are planning to do that on Thanksgiving weekend (crossing my fingers).
It’s been quite dry here in Seattle this year which I don’t mind, but I do like the rain and I am patiently waiting for the rain.
I really hope my Christmas this year will be heartwarming for both my husband & me.
We came a long way…
My goal before this year ends : update my photography website!
Less than two more months left til 2020!
I am so thankful for everyone around me, especially those who helped me when I am struggling so much.
Thank you and thank you :)
OK, lets talk about intermittent fasting!
I have been on and off for the past 7 months on this and I am quite happy with it.
I fast from 8PM(evening) to 1PM(lunch), so my eating time frame will be 1PM to 8PM for 7 hours.
I eat just about anything and everything including some sweet snacks too.
I don’t limit myself with what kind of food but I still try to eat healthy for the most part.
I always try to have enough protein, vegetables and fruits, it’s a number one priority in my diet :)
I eat really big lunch like a huge salad with chicken breast, along with fruits and snacks, I become so full to a point where I can’t eat anymore.
Then I go home and eat something light and easy before 8PM.
It all works out great, sometimes I forget and eat after 8PM but it’s OK!
Best thing about IF is that you don’t have to be so strict, just go with the flow!
I know it’s a little tough at the beginning when you are not consuming anything except for water, but trust me, it gets easier.
So for those of you who want to try the intermittent fasting, don’t get discouraged, if you messed up your schedule, no worries, it’s not the end of the world!
Eat healthy and be healthy :)
It’s been crazy but seems like I am adjusting to my new place well.
Only ten days of living in Seattle, I got to experience my first hit and run while my car was parked on the streets. I guess it happens quite often here and that’s why my insurance raised my price too :P
Anyhow, I am really enjoying the easy commute to work and home.
I also started my 8 to 5 shift and it’s been great!
Oh and all the sunlight I get from my windows???
My place is filled with plants now :O
Life is good!
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It’s now been few days since I am completely moved into Seattle location.
Less than a minute walking distance to the light rail needs getting use to :P
Pile full of stuff everywhere needs it’s place to settle but there is no storage space.
Bit overwhelmed but it shall all be over.
Today my husband went up to the rooftop for these beautiful pics!
Hopefully I have time this Sunday for viewing :)
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It's been a while guys!
Having a really hectic life here :P
I have a huge transition I am making this year
By the end of this July, I will be starting a new chapter in Seattle Washington.
I have never thought that I'd be living in Seattle, I just feel like its too busy for me.
One of the things I hated most was driving to downtown Seattle.
I hated the traffic, parking was never easy, and my GPS never worked properly either!
Now I will be right next to the rail station, I can go to downtown in a heart beat!
How cool is that???
I've lived in Renton, Washington for the past 10years, so this is a huge change for me!
I have to do a huge downsizing but i think it’s OK!
Really excited for this change and hoping for the best.
Blessed to have everyone helping me too.
I have 5 days to complete my move on our own! So wish me luck :)
Here I come Seattle! Good bye Renton!
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Day 9 here!
It’s been good actually :)
First few days I made boo boo by licking left over peanut butter on the spoon :(
So I now learned my lesson and prepare my food the night before.
I haven’t done much of exercise this first week because I am still getting my tummy get use to this.
I worked out few days but keeping it moderate.
My starting weigh was 113.4 lbs. waist 31 in.
I measured this morning and I am 112.9 lbs. waist 30 in.
After a week, not much change in weight loss but that wasn’t what I was aiming for.
I am feeling good about this IF because my tummy feels the best.
I don’t feel bloated period.
Another good thing is that I don’t feel like I am being controlled by the food.
Week 2 goal is to add few good exercise.
So far so good!
I got my husband & my friend to do this together and they are doing great too!
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I have been so bad for the past few months,
I’ve gained few pounds here & there and my kangaroo pouch is coming back!
So I have decided to start IF today and it’s going so far so good!
I broke my fasting with a banana at 1 PM, then my lunch at 2:15 PM.
Had my smoothie, fruits and veggies from 3 PM to 5:30 PM
I am now making my gourmet Pho for dinner, planning to eat before 8 PM and I will be done for today!
I am really looking forward to this new habit!
If it all goes well, I’d love to stick with it :)
Also, my husband will be doing it with me together, so I am really excited about this!
Only side affects I had was mild headache throughout the day, not sure why because I had my black coffee this morning but hopefully it won’t be bad tomorrow,
My total intake calories after my gourmet pho dinner is about 1300 today so that’s pretty awesome.
I took some photos of my hideous body today so, I will update on April 1st!
My starting weigh today is 113.4 lbs. waist 31 in.
I drink at least 3 liters of water per day.
Yay! Let’s do this!!! :P
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Hello 2019!
This is the year of “PIG” and I am a pig!!!
It’s also my dad and grandpa’s birth year as well.
We have three generation pigs in the house :P
Although I am not very close to my dad, I still wish him the very best.
Happy New Year Everyone!
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I cannot believe today is the last day of 2018!
It’s been one of my most difficult and also a productive year ever.
I am really thankful for everyone around me and all the goodness that happened around me.
I believe all things happen for a reason and there is always right time for things to happen.
I have been patiently waiting for this and I am more than grateful for where I am.
Thanking endlessly for the shelter, food and great health I now have.
I ask no more, well,,, I lied…
Maybe a reliable car? LOL, which I am working on :P
So here are my goals in 2019.
Reliable car
Hearing Aid
More Hikes
Vacation
This is all I can think of now but if I remember, I will add more.
I don’t know if I can follow through all the list this year but let see how things go :)
I hope everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR! And be thankful for everything you got!
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My shoot today was amazing!
It felt like winter for sure :)
All leaves had fallen off the trees and color from the branches are definitely showing.
Really loving this color.
I always tell myself to bring a tripod but I keep forgetting :(
So only hubby again.
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I’ve been sick since last Sunday but I managed to still work few more days before my long holiday weekend!
I guess with amazing results on my physical exams this year, I am much healthier than ever :)
So proud of myself to have such a great report and I am still motivated to do better.
Life is good, I am so thankful for everything.
I have few goals for next year but for now, I need to work on my urge to stop eating so much :P
I hope everyone is having wonderful Thanksgiving day and more holidays to come >.<
Last night few of my co-workers and I had dinner and desert time in Bellevue, it was nice to have people with good heart to chitchat with!
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And we are in November, only leaving 52 days? until 2019!
WOW time sure lies!
I am so busy, but happy at the same time, finally catching up with my life!
Hoping to get back on hiking again soon :)
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