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Friday, June 09, 2006

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 16:58:10 GMT

This is just not my week. well, in terms of work. just as i was celebrating my independence, everything went wrong. none of my experiments are working quite the way i'd hoped. Due to some mixup with the tissue culture tech, i have no cells to work on next week. And to top it all off, my cell line died on me. this is horrible..well, i hope bad things only come in threes because if not, i'm totally screwed.

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Tue, 02 May 2006 16:24:03 GMT

I tried to donate blood today at the NIH with margaret and xiaoyi (two post-baccs that i work with)...I told the lady that i was like 115 lbs, and i was just about to lie down on the chair when she asked me to get on a scale. so she made me take off my sweater, my flipflops, and my keys (that was on a chain around my neck). when i got on the scale, guess what it read...109.5! half a pound short of the minimum weight. i asked her if she could round up, and she said no! she told me to beef up a bit so that i can gain .5 pounds. i asked if i could just drink a few cups of water or eat a bunch of their snacks, but she said no. =( oh well, next time i guess...but this means i didn't lie on my driver's license! i thought i weighed like 115, but i said 110..lol..i know, how silly. but at least now i know it is my actually weight....

Monday, April 10, 2006

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:23:37 GMT

This past weekend, I had an awesome time in new york hanging out with Amy Bai, Amy Tang, Phil, Nick, and friends. I'm so glad Bai and Eddie dragged Tang and me to the batting cages at Chelsea Piers cuz i'm finally getting rid of my fear of batting. (fyi, i almost failed out of elementary school PE cuz i couldn't hit a ball with a bat to save my life) neway, so then we went to Mosto, a really great Italian place in the east village, and then joined Phil to make his cake for Lily's Bday. Then the next day we went for dimsum, which I haven't had for almost....damn! 10 months!! So Even tho i only stayed in NY for one night (thanks again to tang and bai), I had a lot of fun, so i'll probably go up again sometime soon..=)

Friday, January 13, 2006

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:31:18 GMT

Your Seduction Style: The Coquette

You are a pro at playing the age old game of hard to get.
Your flirting style runs hot and cold, giving just enough to keep them chasing you.
Independent and self-sufficient, you don't need any one person to make you compelte.
And that independence is exactly what makes people pursue you.

Friday, January 13, 2006

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:23:46 GMT

***Your Love Element Is Metal***

In love, you inspire and respect your partner.
For you, love is all about fusing together for one incredible life experience.

You attract others with wit and a bit of flash.
Your flirting style is defined by making others want and value you.

Greatness and optimism are the cornerstones of your love life.
You may let go too easily, but you never get weighed down by your past.

You connect best with: Earth

Avoid: Fire

You and another Metal element: will control and smother each other

What Element Is Your Love?
http://www.blogthings.com/whatelementisyourlovequiz/

Wednesday, January 04, 2006

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 15:26:16 GMT

oo! I'm getting addicted to these things..

***You Are 60% Boyish and 40% Girlish***

You are pretty evenly split down the middle - a total eunuch.
Okay, kidding about the eunuch part. But you do get along with both sexes.
You reject traditional gender roles. However, you don't actively fight them.
You're just you. You don't try to be what people expect you to be.

How Boyish or Girlish Are You?
http://www.blogthings.com/howboyishorgirlishareyouquiz/

Wednesday, January 04, 2006

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 15:22:06 GMT

i took one of those tests that freddy did, and guess what...i'd say they were TFTT

***How You Life Your Life***

You have a good sense of self control and hate to show weakness.
You tend to avoid confrontation and stay away from sticky situations.
You prefer a variety of friends and tend to change friends quickly.
You tend to dream big, but you worry that your dreams aren't attainable.

How Do You Live Your Life?
http://www.blogthings.com/howdoyouliveyourlifequiz/

Thursday, December 29, 2005

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 15:18:53 GMT

I'm so excited that it's almost new years! Maria, Emil, their freinds, Sheila, Joe, and I are going to NY for the countdown. Literally for 1 day to celebrate the new year. We're gonna get tickets to a club and stay there instead of going to Times Square, which i think is a crazy idea anyway. I don't wanna get trampled! I've heard some crazy stories abt people's eyeballs getting squished and stuff. ick. anyway, i hope everyone has a great new years! Have fun but play safe!!!=)

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 21:35:40 GMT

Pictures from Jamaica....

Every guy and his RedStripe.

Bruce and Shan building their "Boobie" Sandcastle..

The kids table...that's what happens when you sit on chairs on sand

Eating at the record slow Alfred's..

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 20:49:01 GMT

Yay! I'm going to Maryland next year! If anyone is going to work at NIH next year or going to be living there, lemme know!! I might be living with Maria and her friend Shiela, so i'm really excited about apt searching and stuff. Only drawback: I've calculated my expenses with their estimated salary. Looks like I will have 10.4 cents a week to spare. Hm..maybe i can afford a gumball a week...