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I stole....

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:59:08 GMT

a survey from <3thechargers. Why? I'm bored and I don't really have a lot of friends.

Ten things you wish you could say to ten different people right now:
1. Dear Dad, I am not going to be a doctor, dentist, or lawyer. And no, I will not run for president of Vietnam once the communist regime is over. I am going to an artist. And wife of a rich man. I will be fine.
2. Dear oldest brother. I am sorry for being such a terrible little sister. I will try my best to not get into trouble so you don't get into trouble. But thanks for everything. Really.
3. Dear Janice. Even though we don't talk or hang out as much. I love you. And I hope you know that I pray for your mom a lot. Be it recovery or a cease of suffering. I pray for her.
4. Dear first love of mine. You have A LOT of explaining to do mister. I hope you get around to it someday.
5. Dear current love of mine. Don't get a big head. I don't love you THAT much. Okay fine. Maybe I do.
6. Dear Mom, I hope you live FOREVER! Because I like your cooking. That and how soft you are when I want to lean on you.
7. Dear future children of mine. You won't exist. But if you somehow sneak into this world by "accident" you better be the next Ms. Universe or 9 Olympic medals winner. Or ELSE!!!
8. Dear future sister-in-laws. You ladies are lucky. My mom is already purchasing BIG ASS wedding presents for each one of you ladies (talk about little sister jealousy). Oh and yes, free makeup and hair for your weddings.
9. Dear brides-to-be. Book me for your wedding!!!
10. Dear reader. Please keep on reading. Forever. And ever :)

Nine things about yourself:
1. I recently got a hair cut and color correction this weekend. It's black and straight. It hasn't been this way since the 7th grade. Talk about typical boring asian girl.
2. I getting a nose job come winter break. I've been consulting with a few surgeons around the Bay Area. Any suggestions?
3. My favorite look is when I first wake up in the morning. I secretly think that's when I look the prettiest. But I care what other people think. So I wear a lot of makeup so others will think I'm pretty too.
4. I don't have that many friends. 2 I see once a week. 2 I see once a month. 2 I talk on the phone with. My mom. And my boyfriend.
5. I want to get married by the time I'm 25.
6. My favorite singers are Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, and Beyonce.
7. My favorite snack is bread and cheese. My favorite color is green.
8. I probably check out girls more than guys check out girls. I think most girls are that way.
9. I only buy shoes that are 4" and higher.

Eight ways to win your heart:
1. Good looks.
2. Money.
3. Strong physical strength.
4. Spoiling abilities.
5. Presents.
6. Compliments.
7. Intelligence and wit with a sense of humor to apply it to.
8. And of course, HIS heart first!

Seven things that cross your mind a lot:
1. Money. I need more of it.
2. Beauty. I need more of it.
3. Business. I need more of it.
4. Friends. I need more of it.
5. Boys. I need more of it.
6. Makeup. I need more of it.
7. Love. I need to give more of it.

Six things you wish you'd never done:
1. I wish I never drank alcohol. I have the scars to remind me everyday.
2. I wish I never straightened my hair in Vietnam.
3. I wish I never kissed the first guy I've ever kiss.
4. I wish I never not drink a lot of milk when I was younger. I'm short.
5. I wish I never went to UC Davis.
6. I wish I never bought all those things I didn't need. Unused purses and shoes galore.

Five turn-offs for me:
1. No money.
2. No sense of humor.
3. Crude and rude.
4. Butts. I'm not a butt person.
5. Ugly.

Four turn-ons for me:
1. Sexy ass body!
2. Sexy cologne.
3. Sexy clothes.... off! Hehehe.
4. MEEE!!!

Three words that describe your life:
1. Unplanned.
2. A lie. A big lie.
3. Blessed.

Two things you want to do before you die:
1. Have a HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE wedding.
2. Take my mom on vacation.

One confession:
1. I spend more money than I make.

Update on Cutie McCute Cute

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:40:56 GMT

So a month and a half ago I wrote a short story about a short guy and me.

So what ever happened?.... Nothing. I'm LAME-O

A few times during my lunch breaks I'd make sure to walk by the games section (I used to work at an amusement park) to check him out. He gets cuter every time. But I'm sooo embarrassed. I practically RUN through the games section every time. On top of that... my guy co workers always make fun of me for it so I make sure to run extra fast if I'm with them.

One time, I dragged my 6 feet something guy co worker to the games section and pointed out my boyfriend to him. But of course I giggled and ran away before anything happened.

Later that night (okay so I get 5 hour lunch breaks as a makeup artist) we went back there. David (my friendly giant co worker ... see picture below) pointed out to me that my boyfriend looked bored because he was punching the wall. What a manly man he is!!!

So we walked on by. I'm getting ready to run but David had a grip on me. We walked by Cutie McCute Cute's booth. He asked us if we want to play his game (yes baby I do). But we flashed our badges meaning we're employees and so he can't sell us any games. But McCutie jumped into his booth, handed me a ball and told me it's okay. That I can play just for fun.

Of course I started backing away... smiling like a big dope the whole time. David on the other hand stood firmly and gestured me to play the stupid ball and basket game. I really wanted to walk up to McCutie like a charmer and say.. "You remember me from orientation right? You followed me around the whole day like a puppy. I'm Van. I see your name tag says Josh. Be my best friend." Bat my lashes a few times and pucker up my lips to receive the kiss of my life. But I didn't. I chickened out.

David gave me the eye. And the gesture. And the mouthing... "here's your chance." But I cracked under the pressure. I turn and ran, giggling the whole time. McCutie handed the ball to David and asked if he wanted to play. David declined like a normal person (unlike me) and ran after me to tell me.... how much of a LOSER I am.

On the last day of work. David and I set out on a mission to go get McCutie. But then my other guy coworkers found out and all started professing their own love to me (liars!!!). And threatened to go beat up McCutie for stealing their girl. Ahhh! I hate them!!! They are so embarrassing!!! (But I secretly love them back)

And so... McCutie and I never met. Never got married. Never had the most adorable children in the world.

No worries... I have a trip planned to Six Flags in a week. I hope McCutie's working. I'll get him then....

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:53:02 GMT

Damnit puppy. You stole my mojo.

Two years ago you stopped writing your xanga but now you're writing 2 entries a day.

And for the first time in two years, I can't think of anything to write.

You win this one.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:33:54 GMT

Everybody is leaving xanga... You know, as much as I love writing I loved reading even more.

I guess it's time to find new online acquaintances. Any takers?

Last Day of Work

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:54:46 GMT

Last day of work and I failed to become friends with Cutie McCutie : (

I'll miss my co workers. I really liked working at Fright Fest this year.

Check out more here

The funeral procession.

Ignore the ugly guy and my chubby angle (it's the angle!!) check out my makeup (the one on my face).

David the friendly Giant!

Not-so-candid candid.

Looney Toons Seaport.

Makeup artists: Act natural

Makeup artist: Act Asian

Makeup artist: Act like a rockstar

On boobs, work, and Halloween.

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:28:05 GMT

I LOVE looking at all the Halloween party pictures. It seems like people have been partying all month.

I have a sincere question. Is there something about pre-made sexy costume that make your boobs bigger and your cleavage deeper (a push in & up technology?). I'm looking at some of these pictures thinking.. DAMN! Girlfriend was never that big before. Looks hot :)

Anyhow... as much as I love looking at the pictures of people partying in sexy clothes it makes me a little sad because I don't have any of my own. When was the last time I went to a party? Wow.

I have been working A LOT. Not anymore than the average person but my work hours are always on weekends when the parties are going on. Needless to say I've faded from the days of knowing every name at every party.

But you know what? I wouldn't trade in what I have now for the typical college life. I love doing what I do too much.

Anyhow. Halloween I did manage to go out! I came home from work at 11pm and planned to party it out until the next morning when I had a 2 and a half hour drive at 5 in the morning for a wedding. I was prepared to die. Only once a year anyway right?

Turns out.... I find parties extremely lame. I'm not as sociable and sexy as I used to be. Then a fight broke out so I decided to call it a night at only 1 in the am. I was mostly disappointed because I wanted more people to see my makeup (haha)! So I made somebody take a million pictures of me when we got home. I swear I am not a camera whore. I swear.

It's not fresh but it will do :)

Why do we remember things we want to forget?

10 random facts about me...

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:50:09 GMT

For lack of more attractive things to do at the moment:

1. I stopped going to school halfway (not even) through my college years. I used to attend a 4 year university. Surprisingly that surprised no one. In fact, a lot of people questioned why I went to school in the first place.

2. I plan on eventually going back to school and getting a 4 year degree. I'm quite capable of it. I don't want anyone to think otherwise. I'm just feeling really out of it with school at the moment. I'll go back once I've had enough fresh air to last me a long time.

3. I visited Stanford the other week. We walked to the coffee stand and had plans to tour the campus. But I suddenly felt really anxious and uncomfortable being surrounded by Stanford college students and staffs. I ended grabbing my friend's hand and begging we go back home. Weird.

4. I put on a dress when I'm feeling extra lazy or fat. It also helps me to feel cuter about myself.

5. I get mad REALLY easily. But then it also takes very little to make me not mad again. When I was young it usually took a bowl of ice cream. Heck, even a handful of rice did the trick and I don't even like rice.

6. I don't like rice. I only eat it when the meat or veggies are too salty.

7. I position my bed in the corner of my room but I always leave about 6 inches from the walls in both directions. Why? In high school I went through weeks of new spider bites everyday. My arms and legs would swell up. Finally we tried moving my bed about 6 inches from my wall so the bugs can't get me at night. The bites stopped. Ever since then.. that's been my thing.

8. They say the person you marry resembles your parents. I hope I marry a man version of my mom.

9. My favorite type of kisses are the slow gentle ones that leave a little moisture after they pull way.

10. My favorite flowers are the type that are still growing in the ground.

And a bonus: 11. I usually all smiles. But when I'm uncomfortable I smile REALLY big, which is a bad thing because it makes the person think that I LIKE being in that situation so they make it even worst. So I smile even bigger. And so the cycle continues until I can't stand it no more and start laughing. That or running away.

Pretty. Ugly.

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:55:43 GMT

PRETTY:

She gets happier and happier :)

My partner in crime. And our crime boss in the back.

UGLY:

I like this one. I made it from things I bought at a 99 cents store. Wax, paints, and some fake blood.

Monster mugshot. My best work so far.

This one cracks me up, he looks so stupid! Hehe

Lunchtime. Yay!

I've come to realize....

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:00:16 GMT

That the best way to know whether you truly love someone or not is to see how bad it hurts once they're gone.

And I don't mean the addictive habits like someone to talk on the phone with or someone to buy you dinner because those things can be done with anyone. I mean like... if your soul hurts when you lose this person. Nothing and no one can replace them in your broken heart. That's when you know you love someone.

A long time ago he would always tell me how much he adored me in a way he has never adored any one before. That made me happy. But then he would also tell me that if I ever wanted to leave him, he'd let me go. That confused me.

But now I know that it's because although he adored me, he did not love me as I had loved him.

And now? Well now.... I can kiss a million boys a million times and still be okay when they're gone.

I've turned into him. The part of my heart that once felt pain is now replaced with an overall numbness.

Don't worry. It's not so bad. No one can hurt me now. No one.

Exciting Makeup News

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:45:46 GMT

- About a month ago I worked at a bridal fair for A-List Makeup. We took down the names and emails of over 100 bride-to-bes and did a lottery in which 10 brides get a free makeup consultation with any of our artists. I booked about 3 consultations of the 10.

I did my first consultation last week. I found out the bride-to-be actually had paid for 2 consultations prior to mine. And the two people she consulted with were 2 of my bosses from other wedding services that I work for.

She told me that one was too subtle and the other was too dramatic so I did an in-between for her.

I just checked my email and she has decided to book ME for her wedding next year. And her bridal party is HUGE... 9 bridesmaid, 1 jr. bridesmaid, and 2 moms. I'm so excited!! I'll be sending out my contract once I put everything together. Yay! Instead of assisting, I'll have assistants :)

- At Fright Fest this weekend we had a guest makeup artist come to work with us and show us some cool new stuff. He worked on Pirates of the Carribean, Chronicles of Riddick, Batman, etc...

I didn't talk to him much while we were working but he ended up eating dinner with us makeup artists. Turns out the guy does beauty makeup too. He worked on Paris Hilton for the Sweet Life. So I chatted up with him about products and techniques and advice on the industry. My mouth was running a mile a minute with questions.

He gave me his contact and then he friended me on MySpace. Yay!!

Be like a famous makeup artist and friend me on myspace: www.myspace.com/vanitypham