tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39293550207975714642024-02-20T07:07:30.722-08:00Sally ChunSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-2311552916857026152021-02-01T11:55:00.002-08:002021-02-01T11:55:30.712-08:00Anthology<p>The old, the sappy, the happy and hopeful poems of my youth to the present.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Masks</b><br />By Shel Silverstein, <i>Everything On It</i></p><p>She had blue skin,<br />And so did he.<br />He kept it hid<br />And so did she.<br />They searched for blue<br />Their whole life through,<br />Then passed right by-<br />And never knew.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Dream Deferred</b><br />By Langston Hughes</p><p>What happens to a dream deferred?</p><p>Does it dry up<br />Like a raisin in the sun?</p><p>Or fester like a sore--<br />And then run?</p><p>Does it stink like rotten meat?<br />Or crust and sugar over--<br />like a syrupy sweet?</p><p>Maybe it just sags<br />like a heavy load.</p><p>Or does it explode?</p><p><br /></p><p><b>If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking</b></p><p>By Emily Dickinson</p><p>If I can stop one heart<br />from breaking,<br />I shall not live in vain;<br /></p><p>If I can ease one life the aching,<br />Or cool one pain,</p><p>Or help one fainting robin<br />Unto his nest again,</p><p>I shall not live in vain.</p><br />Quotes<p></p><div><span style="color: #666666;">"And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good." - John Steinbeck, </span><i style="color: #666666;">East of Eden</i></div><div><i style="color: #666666;"><br /></i></div><div><span style="color: #666666;">"That's why I'm talking to you. You are one of the rare people who can separate your observation from your preconception. You see what is, where most people see what they expect." - John Steinbeck, </span><i style="color: #666666;">East of Eden</i></div><div><i style="color: #666666;"><br /></i></div><div><span style="color: #666666;">"To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements. Lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket, safe, dark, motionless, airless, it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable. To love is to be vulnerable." - C. S. Lewis, </span><i style="color: #666666;">The Four Loves</i></div><div><i style="color: #666666;"><br /></i></div><div><span style="color: #666666;"><i>"</i>I asked them to describe their world as it was and as they would like it to be. It was a simple exercise I'd done many times, a way for people to bridge the reality of their communities and their lives with the things they could conceivably change." - Barack Obama, <i>A Promised Land</i></span></div><div><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #666666;">"Jesus is not trigger-happy. Not harsh, reactionary, easily exasperated. He is the most understanding person in the universe." - Dane C. Ortlund, <i>Gentle and Lowly</i></span></div><div><span style="color: #666666;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="color: #666666;">"He found himself understanding the wearisome of this life, where every path was an improvisation and a considerable part of one's waking life was spent watching one's feet." - William Golding, <i>Lord of the Flies</i></span></div>Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-7053061754210682262021-01-22T23:53:00.005-08:002021-01-22T23:55:03.313-08:00January 2021<p>It's a season of changes and beginnings, and I've been forming old habits to offset the new year. </p><p>Currently Reading: Two books, and then some. First, I recently finished "How to Communicate," a psychological self-help guide that explains common blind spots in the individual and provides helpful tools for successful communication in close relationships. Second, I am midway through A Promised Land. It is like a juicier, detail-packed and intimate account of Becoming. I have to say, President Obama writes his biographies in a way that is coherent and articulate; it's always easy to follow and refreshingly honest.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Rl3Ottcvkv2vLsD3UfK3HKdGrVj4-I8tuPj6Bxnrqv5Svl4cn2N8Txg2WPrk_3dYPyyQbL5iG7zIthlqVIk_JhzUE1tDvqz2pxvjQUydxcq8X227mZGq4R6go70m3gMt8FyRLWdV489Z/s2048/IMG_3779.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Rl3Ottcvkv2vLsD3UfK3HKdGrVj4-I8tuPj6Bxnrqv5Svl4cn2N8Txg2WPrk_3dYPyyQbL5iG7zIthlqVIk_JhzUE1tDvqz2pxvjQUydxcq8X227mZGq4R6go70m3gMt8FyRLWdV489Z/w400-h400/IMG_3779.heic" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The "and then some" refers to the countless books I've started, but not yet finished. I have dipped my toes in "Democracy in America" (been wanting to read this one for a while), Gentle and Lowly (highly recommended by a speaker I admire), and my guilty pleasure -- High Fidelity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Reading has been one of my great joys as of late. I like lighting a woody candle, turning on soft background music, and curling up into bed with a good book. It makes me feel like life is simple and enjoyable again. Sometimes, it's nice to escape from our own thoughts. </div><p>Currently Listening: I've been listening to music every day lately. It's necessary to have a good playlist when working from home. I have a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MjYojghwje6twokPMVboC" target="_blank">playlist</a> titled "Places We Don't Walk" (yes, nod to Bruno Major -- although the compilation is not entirely in his realm or music genre, it's a good starter for the soundtrack). This playlist is a closer look into my thoughts, my mood, my zone. I'm listening to it now, and I already feel toned down -- in the best way possible.</p><p>Quote of the day: "I asked them to describe their world as it was and as they would like it to be. It was a simple exercise I'd done many times, a way for people to bridge the reality of their communities and their lives with the things they could conceivably change." - A Promised Land, Barack Obama, 2020</p><p>Until next time.</p>Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-80431222388895957722020-09-16T06:09:00.003-07:002020-09-16T06:09:37.908-07:00Where Are We Now<p>If you’re wondering how time affected us, I can say it’s blurred the memories but I’m still haunted by my feelings every now and then. I ache, I long for, I reminisce... and I carry on. It’s a heavy thing to carry. The burdens of my regrets and wishes that never came true. I long to know myself better. For all of us.</p>Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-78135535687376772020-01-09T17:27:00.005-08:002021-01-23T00:12:54.794-08:00300 Movies in 2020 (extending to 2021... yikes.)<div>*Ones I liked</div><div><u><br /></u></div>Watched:<br />
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<li>Parasite* -- this was a must-watch. </li>
<li>The Marriage Story* -- an intimate look into the realities and heartaches of marriage and its eventual fall.</li>
<li>The Report* -- one of my favorite drama/political movies of last year. I mean, Adam Driver. </li>
<li>Joker</li>
<li>Train to Busan* -- I'm awfully late to this one. But nonetheless, I get why it's a top box office. Almost an unbelievably five-star cast.</li>
<li>Okja</li>
<li>Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker</li>
<li>Hustlers</li>
<li>Frozen II</li>
<li>6 Underground (Netflix)</li>
<li>Burning* -- definitely not for all tastes, but a slow burning plot through an art house lens. An incredibly captivating cast - with the exception of one (Yeun -- to be frank, I did not find his portrayal of his character too convincing).</li>
<li>The Farewell</li><li>Little Women</li><li>Ford v. Ferrari</li><li>Soul</li><li>Mirani* If you did not enjoy Yeun's performance in Burning, but want to give it another shot -- try Minari. A raw, inclusive lens into the Korean American's immigrant's story in the 80s. Not cliche, and has an appreciative dose of humor and wit. </li>
</ol><div>Currently Watching:</div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Lord of the Rings</li><li>The Irishman</li><li>The Godfather</li></ol></div><div>To watch:</div>
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<li>2001: A Space Odyssey</li>
<li>American Beauty</li>
<li>The Suspect</li>
<li>Midsommar</li>
<li>Uncut Gems</li>
<li>Jojo Rabbit</li>
<li>Booksmart </li>
<li>Bombshell </li>
<li>Dolemite is My Name</li><li>1982 Kim Ji Young</li><li>The Host </li><li>Extreme Job</li><li>Along with the Gods</li><li>Memories of Murder </li><li>Snowpiercer </li><li>The Handmaiden </li><li>New World</li><li>Secretly Greatly</li><li>Mother</li><li>Old Boy</li><li>Forgotten</li><li>Babel</li><li>The Usual Suspects (NYFA)</li><li>The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo</li><li>The DaVinci Code</li><li>Her </li><li>Get Out </li><li>The Girl on the Train</li><li>The Pianist </li><li>The Post</li><li>Prisoners</li><li>Swiss Army Man </li><li>Punch Drunk Love </li><li>Into the Wild</li><li>Beautiful Boy </li><li>Searching</li><li>Kramer vs. Kramer</li><li>The Godfather II</li><li>Shindler's List</li><li>Silence of the Lambs</li><li>Braveheart</li><li>Chicago</li><li>Green Book</li><li>Moonlight </li><li>Birdman</li><li>The King's Speech</li><li>Le Mis</li><li>Hunchback of Notre Dame</li><li>Citizen Kane</li><li>Casablanca</li><li>Psycho</li><li>The Graduate</li><li>Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind</li><li>Life is Beautiful</li><li>Memento</li><li>The Godfather</li><li>Jaws</li><li>Back to the Future</li><li>Robocop</li><li>Scent of a Woman</li><li>Pulp Fiction</li><li>Goodwill Hunting</li><li>Ghostbusters</li><li>Cast Away</li><li>Taxi</li><li>Inglorious Basterds (Netflix)</li><li>Boyz N The Hood</li><li>West Side Story</li><li>Gran Torino (NYFA)</li><li>The Vow</li><li>Hidden Figures</li><li>Nausicaa Valley of the Wind</li><li>Green Book</li><li>Once</li><li>Burlesque</li><li>Mid 90s</li><li>A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (NYFA)</li><li>A Scanner Darkly</li><li>Chef</li><li>Goodnight Good Luck</li><li>Tropic Thunder</li><li>Bernie</li><li>Little Miss Sunshine</li><li>Dallas Buyer Club</li><li>Blow</li><li>Weird Science</li><li>Home for the Holidays</li><li>Kiss Kiss Bang Bang</li><li>The Favourite</li><li>The Game</li><li>The Theory of Everything</li><li>An Education </li><li>Lion</li><li>Like Crazy</li><li>The Birdcage </li><li>The Love Punch </li><li>Doubt </li><li>The Prestige</li><li>Tootsie </li><li>August Rush</li><li>The Next 3 Days</li></ol></div>
Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-18300816498918337472017-09-14T08:56:00.001-07:002017-09-14T09:07:08.316-07:00A New Wave: Ethical Fashion<em>An article I wrote for <a href="https://shoptheselected.com/blogs/blog/the-new-wave-ethical-fashion" target="_blank">The Selected</a>.</em><br />
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For decades, the fast-fashion phenomenon has dominated the global consumer market with cost-friendly and quickly overturned trends. Not surprisingly, there is an overwhelming surplus of unworn clothing everywhere – and this number only continues to grow. Regretful consumer choices, impulsive purchases, and the lure of sale item advertisements contribute to the culture of a fast-fashion marketplace.The $24.99 cost of a cheaply-made, Peter Pan collared shirt seems hardly burdensome at the time of purchase, but reality strikes when it is packed up and routed to Goodwill just 6 months later. For clothing that is worn just once or twice then tossed, where is the ethical limit? In recent years, a growing number of consumers have shown interest in sustainable awareness, and many are looking to switch gears to more long-lasting, durable fashion in their closets. Now, a new wave of ethical fashion is on the rise – and here is our breakdown for a more sustainable world of fashion.<br />
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<u>Level One: Start where you are.</u><br />
Take care of the clothes already in the closet. This is perhaps the climax of ethical fashion – because long-term sustainability is directly linked with proper care. Showing careful concern for already-produced items gives it its maximum life in your closet.<br />
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<u>Level Two: Shop less. Choose better. (Only buy pieces you love 100%).</u><br />
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This is perhaps the most difficult one. Personally, I admired bloggers who made smart, quality purchases and supported ethical brands, but assumed the lifestyle to be too expensive for a (then full-time student) gal like me. What I failed to realize, however, is that purchasing more in <em>quantity</em> of cheaply-made clothing in contrast to buying fewer but of <em>quality</em> items is less effective, and often more costly in the long run. Check out this scenario: You visit the mall (claiming retail therapy) and spend $100 on 5 items from Store H.</div>
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<li>The $7.99 denim jeans you put in the dryer comes out two sizes smaller.</li>
<li>You go out wearing a set of $5.80 earrings, and lose the left pair.</li>
<li>The $2.80 ring turns your finger green.</li>
<li>You save the $58.00 fur coat to wear in the winter, but unfortunately it’s only May.*</li>
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<em>*To be fair, it was on Final Sale.</em><br />
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Six months later, you don’t recall any of these purchases because they are all either lost or un-wearable. Whatever is left of the purchase gets shoved in the back of the closet, or in a donation bag to Goodwill.<br />
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Honestly, this scenario isn’t foreign for most of us. We’ve regretfully purchased smaller sizes on sale, vowing to one day fit in to those ultra-skinny jeans. We’ve had clothes shrink in the dryer, beads fall out, and strings come loose. Most often with low-quality clothing, the hassle of mending, fixing, and replacing heavily outweighs the benefits of spending a few bucks “less” in the moment. </div>
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Thus, the key to sustainable fashion is to 1) shop less and 2) choose better. Buy with intention, thought, and love. Only purchase items you 100% love, not chosen because of menial factors such as sales, discounts, trendy (for a minute), etc. Your closet is a life-long investment, and items that slip away after a short while gains you no interest or profit in the long-run.<br />
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<u>Level Three: Buy second-hand. Upcycle.</u><br />
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My solution to maintaining style and closet sustainability is thrift shops. Second-hand, consignment stores are incredible gold mines with rare vintage, modern, and stylish gems everywhere. Products are a fraction of the retail price, which allows customers to choose items without considering luring variants such as <em>sales</em> and <em>seasonal</em> <em>promotions</em>. Select thrift shops also guarantee style and quality: Wasteland, Crossroads, and Buffalo Exchange. For true discounts, visit the local Goodwill or Salvation Army.</div>
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Fast-fashion has owned the spotlight for decades, but in recent years, sustainability-savvy consumers are growing more alert and aware than ever before. Splitting ways from cheaply-made, low quality products, consumers entering a new wave of ethical fashion is planting roots in the fashion industry. These essential steps toward a more sustainable closet is to 1) Start where you are, 2) Shop less and choose better, and 3) Buy second-hand and upcycle. By adhering to the standards of ethical fashion, it creates lasting and impactful change in the current and future world of fashion.</div>
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Go to <strong><a href="https://shoptheselected.com/collections/vintage" title="The Vintage Collection">The Vintage Collection</a></strong>Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-34469676247752477902017-09-13T11:28:00.000-07:002017-09-13T11:30:49.811-07:00A Garden in the City<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Missing New York today. Good memories sprouted here.</div>
Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-41102211594480762812017-08-29T15:26:00.001-07:002017-08-29T15:26:15.172-07:00Rest In PeaceSweet baby.Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-13040745363356478842017-08-17T11:50:00.002-07:002017-08-17T11:50:19.927-07:00Walden by Henry David Thoreau<span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); font-family: medium-content-slab-serif-font, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 22px; font-style: italic; letter-spacing: -0.17599999904632568px; text-indent: -7.039999961853027px;">“It is desirable that a man be clad so simply that he can lay hands on himself in the dark, and that he live in all respects so compactly and preparedly, that, if an enemy take the town, he can, like the old philosopher, walk out the gate empty-handed without anxiety.”</span>Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-84990592412330575512017-08-02T09:23:00.000-07:002017-08-02T09:23:03.055-07:00Furniture Inspo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Your love is devoted like a ring of solid gold
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Like a vow that is tested like a covenant of old
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Your love is enduring through the winter rain
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And beyond the horizon with mercy for today
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Faithful You have been and faithful you will be
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You pledge yourself to me and it's why I sing
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Your praise will ever be on my lips, ever be on my lips
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You Father the orphan
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Your kindness makes us whole
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And you shoulder our weakness
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And your strength becomes our own
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Now you're making me like you
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Clothing me in white
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Bringing beauty from ashes
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For You will have Your bride
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Free of all her guilt and rid of all her shame
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And known by her true name and it's why I sing
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Your praise will ever be on my lips, ever be on my lips
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You will be praised <br />
You will be praised
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With angels and saints we sing worthy are You Lord
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(x2)Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-82473670982559987422017-03-21T11:51:00.002-07:002017-03-21T11:52:19.859-07:00I Like You by Sandol Stoddard Warburg (excerpt)And I like you because<br />
when I am feeling sad<br />
You don’t always cheer me up right away.<br />
Sometimes it is better to be sad.<br />
You can’t stand the others<br />
being so googly and gaggly every single minute.<br />
You want to think about things.<br />
It takes time.<br />
I like you because if I am mad at you,<br />
Then you are mad at me too.<br />
It’s awful when the other person isn’t.<br />
They are so nice and hoo-hoo<br />
you could just about punch them in the nose.<br />
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My grab & go jewelry</div>
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Blue Apron, for the full-time working newly weds</div>
Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-71906050390912161712017-03-14T10:52:00.002-07:002017-07-20T16:02:03.886-07:00World Itinerary<ol>
<li>Paris, France</li>
<li>Amsterdam, Netherlands</li>
<li>Brussels, Belgium</li>
<li>Copenhagen, Denmark</li>
<li>Berlin, Germany</li>
<li>London, England</li>
<li>Dublin, Ireland</li>
<li>Glasgow/Edinburgh, Scotland</li>
<li>Zurich, Switzerland</li>
<li>Milan, Florence, Rome, Venice, Italy</li>
<li>Oslo, Norway</li>
<li>Stockholm, Sweden</li>
<li>Prague, Czechia</li>
<li>Vienna, Austria</li>
<li>Budapest, Hungary</li>
<li>Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Spain</li>
<li>Santorini, Athens, Greece</li>
<li>Helsinki, Finland</li>
<li>Moscow, Russia</li>
<li>Jeju, South Korea</li>
<li>Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo, Japan</li>
<li>Anchorage, Alaska</li>
<li><strike>Vancouver, Canada</strike></li>
<li>Melbourne, Sydney, Austrailia</li>
<li>Cape Town, South Africa</li>
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Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-17646954888084482492017-03-08T16:13:00.001-08:002017-03-16T09:05:03.335-07:00February<div style="text-align: justify;">
PROS:</div>
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<li>We found an apt and moved to DTLA! Utterly grateful for where we're living, and constantly reminding myself that this is all by the working of God's grace.</li>
<li>I got a new job! I'm currently working at my childhood dream company, Compassion. I studied Communication and Global Studies in college in consideration of the future path I wanted to take - which was Nonprofit Management. I had no idea this is where I would end up. I am so grateful, humbled, and excited by the work being done here.</li>
<li>Justin and I celebrated our 11 years! I guess we aren't dating anymore, but it still feels nostalgic to celebrate our old anniversary. </li>
<li>I took my first flight into Denver, CO and stayed at Colorado Springs, CO for an entire week (Cons will be listed, stay tuned). But overall, I felt overwhelmingly blessed to work for an organization with high integrity and unwavering values.</li>
<li>Celebrated a successful surprise birthday party for our best friend Eunice, who absolutely loved the surprise. It is better to give than to receive! Amen.</li>
<li>Invited family over for the first time to celebrate my lovely mom's birthday. I've come to treasure family a whole lot more after being married. I wish I could spend more time with them regularly.</li>
<li>Had the BEST weekend with my college roommates on the last weekend of February! I love seeing how much we've grown, both together and apart, and coming together to share these joys and sorrows of life. We visited Joanne's hometown, ate a home cooked meal with her family, re-watched La La Land, and ate the most delicious 3-course meal. Cheers to your best year, Jo!</li>
<li>Worked my first Compassion Sunday event and had a successful turnout of sponsors. I'm looking forward to the many more scheduled this year.</li>
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CONS:</div>
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<li>I miss my family. It's been tough only seeing them 3-4 times per month. I also wish I could spend more time with Justin's family and his extended family too. Our schedule and the distance makes it difficult, but we'll try harder this month! (Goal: see grandparents at least 1x per month, see family at least 2-3x per month)</li>
<li>Colorado people are the greatest people you will ever meet. Living angels. But Colorado altitude is the worst. I made it alive the first few days, but toward day 3, my skin was peeling, I had constant nose bleed, dehydration, nausea, eek.... needless to say I'm glad to be back in LA. I have a newfound love for my city! Ha.</li>
<li>This has been the busiest month so far. Life is gearing up in fast mode. I don't know how else to put it! Every weekday night I think I'll have open, I feel like it fills up last minute with catching up with friends, running errands, seeing family, other schedules and classes... These are all so wonderful and necessary, but Justin and I actually had 1 free day to spend alone together. (Wait, I realize that wasn't even in February, it was yesterday, March 1. Le sigh.) I'm trying, but no matter how fast or slow I go, I've still spent the 24 hours each day, and I look back to realize there were so many things I wish I could've done before it ran out. No regrets though! It was an incredible, jam-packed month. Just some hard reflecting and moving forward.</li>
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To a better me in March...by God's grace!<br />
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x SolaSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-25612407945075956982017-02-17T18:24:00.004-08:002017-03-16T09:06:59.530-07:00Colorado TripAnd I will unabashedly say that LA is the best city in the world. Ok, I'm a little bias. Not only is it my hometown of 17 years, our recent move to Downtown has me blinded by its beauty.<br />
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Colorado is decent. The people have halos on, the roads are wide and clean, the mountains are high, and the nature breathtaking. But Colorado is also a "mile high" above seawater (as you can take by its name). So the air is cool, dry, and raspy. Your skin dries up, your nose bleeds, you have an 85% chance that you will catch a fever/cold/chills/nausea, and you will lose appetite because of it. <br />
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But I can't complain. I had the most wonderful time at GMC this past week. The ANZA training at Compassion International probably lands in the Top 5 experiences I've had at a workplace. The employees describe this training program as "drinking from a fire hose" because of the amount of information that is thrown at you in a span of 36 hours. It's true - it's an understatement if I said it was a lot of information. It was impossible to swallow everything. But unlike any other corporation I've been a part of , the leadership shows so much grace to the employees...<em>truly.</em> It's not a selfish kind of ordeal, like the kind that goes "let's show off that we have great perks" or implies any sort of PR motive. It's truly because their love for children, people, and above all, their love for God guides them to love their employees <strong>well </strong>and honor each other above themselves. I feel so blessed to be here. Everyone tells the new employees that they are here for a reason. "It's a God thing." Because being admitted into Compassion International is not an easy entry. The process takes long, and there are roughly 200-300 applicants that apply to one position on any given week. The competition is real, which explains why HR recruiters begin each interview with prayer. Prayer! How awesome is that.<br />
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God, I ask for humility, wisdom, excellence, strength, discernment, and perseverance. Give me whatever it'll take to be a good steward of the talents you've given me. Let me be your hands and feet. I want to uncover the beauty of the work that's being done by your grace. Amen.<br />
<br />Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-75566981560672068982017-02-06T14:56:00.004-08:002017-02-07T10:05:43.239-08:00HeartbeatSounds like a machine gun. I feel anxious, nervous and unsettled. A windstorm of thoughts running by at once.Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-3822000815304891332017-02-03T10:05:00.001-08:002017-02-03T10:05:12.807-08:00The xx - I Dare You<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-84717629902617062362017-01-31T15:31:00.000-08:002017-02-01T13:10:16.099-08:00Mid-Century ModernAn idea board for our new apartment in Downtown Los Angeles:<br />
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<img alt="From the Scandinavian styled home in modern Spanish architecture. Love it :) Colonia de Sant Jordi, Mallorca. | homeadverts.com: " height="640" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/1d/4f/d8/1d4fd8d52b0fe234e0eb79934f48d405.jpg" width="426" /><br />
^ color scheme & textures<br />
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<img alt="hardwood floors meets carpet in entryway.Entryway with hardwood.: " src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/da/2c/83/da2c8372b3679a786a83df38dc3bfe9f.jpg" /><br />
^ an organized shoe closet<br />
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<img alt="Semi- masculine interior design; white, navy blue, grey; modern, clean, bright; living room: " height="640" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/b3/0a/c0/b30ac0afbc4ec9ea8fcffd0261efb7b8.jpg" width="426" /><br />
^ mix of organic and modern<br />
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<img alt="Quibe One Line Nude Art Print - Urban Outfitters: " height="640" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/03/d1/1c/03d11c4b96b043d9cc8b878cfcd5864c.jpg" width="426" /><br />
^ line art for walls<br />
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<img alt="Fresh white kitchen from John Lewis of Hungerford. http://www.john-lewis.co.uk/kitchens/contemporary-pure-kitchen: " height="640" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/af/63/a3/af63a35514d8e095b756df0d5aaf97b9.jpg" width="497" /><br />
^ a clean, clean kitchen. absolute must. useful items on display only<br />
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<img alt="You can make a small balcony feel cozy by installing some hanging planters, a comfy seat and a small rug.: " height="640" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/b6/4c/0b/b64c0bb55d80813d2454325a4263f620.jpg" width="480" /><br />
^ outside patio ideas. greens, table, chairs: relax modeSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-1214706430881999332017-01-31T15:23:00.000-08:002017-01-31T15:23:33.298-08:00New Home, New Mind<br />
<ul>
<li>Open shop</li>
<li>Restful mornings</li>
<li>Visit family weekly</li>
<li>Live fully</li>
<li>Bake and cook often</li>
<li>Yoga</li>
<li>Clean mind, clean room</li>
</ul>
Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-52218092583617732772017-01-30T10:33:00.002-08:002017-01-31T15:39:34.575-08:00Some NewsI need to document how excited I am for all the changes that will be happening! February will be the start of a new city, new job, new vibes... I'm flowing with ideas left and right, thinking about the endless possibilities.<br />
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My husband and I are making our first move (alone) together to the heart of LA in Downtown. We fell in love with our place the moment we walked in. Along with our move, I'm nervous yet thrilled to venture on a new journey with Compassion International, a nonprofit Christian organization that does incredible global work with transparent integrity. I hope I can make high impact for the company. Finally, I'm excited to see Colorado! (To visit the Compassion headquarters). I'm excited for some me-time, to travel and discover on my own.<br />
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I'm fixing my heart to enjoy the time I have now, and grab the opportunities I hold in my hands. I softly vow to only look to another's backyard for uplifting inspiration, and never to compare. I think it's a powerful things to feel content.Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-68474977539946503262017-01-25T11:08:00.001-08:002017-01-25T11:08:00.420-08:00by Douglas AdamsI may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I
needed to be.Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-34892932160925544252017-01-25T10:32:00.001-08:002017-03-16T15:42:24.544-07:00Role ModelsA list of people I look up to:<br />
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<ul>
<li>an individual who is teachable</li>
<li>those who can admit fault and learn</li>
<li>humble ones: those who don't blab about their own greatness, but lets others do that for them instead. </li>
<li>someone with a few words - but few, very powerful, encouraging, and uplifting words</li>
<li>those who stir positivity and productivity everywhere they go</li>
<li>individuals who lift up others before their own, attracting people around them to lift themselves up</li>
<li>a giving, selfless, helpful, joyful, contagious fool who humbly gives 110% in everything they lay their hands on</li>
</ul>
I want to be one of these individuals.Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-17755380641682906852017-01-17T09:45:00.003-08:002017-01-31T15:41:19.105-08:00Motivation<br />
<ol>
<li>You are a summation of talents, skills, and characteristics that no one else has.</li>
<li>In each moment, follow your pulse and choose what you love.</li>
<li>Love God and do what you want.</li>
<li>Spend one day each month to wind down, whatever it may mean for you personally. (e.g. read by the pool, visit an art museum, try a new place alone)</li>
<li>It's okay to cry.</li>
<li>There is a light at the end of every tunnel.</li>
<li>Focus on what makes you happy. Do more of it.</li>
<li>There is nothing you can not do if you try.</li>
<li>Strive harder. Work better. Love more.</li>
<li>Live the life you've always imagined.</li>
</ol>
Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-58130856369276371162016-12-20T14:16:00.000-08:002016-12-20T14:17:42.135-08:0010I saw you in that old, rustic building<br />
A night of French cuisine and booze<br />
The night still as young<br />
A sip of champagne<br />
A glass of wine<br />
A giggle<br />
I fall asleep at the table<br />
As the story goesSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417889909991204275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929355020797571464.post-31425060444463283032016-12-19T16:47:00.001-08:002017-01-31T15:44:39.902-08:00Some More LA Restaurants<div style="text-align: justify;">
Places that embody a fun night with memories well made:</div>
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<u><a href="http://www.pineandcrane.com/" target="_blank">Pine & Crane</a></u></div>
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"A Funky bistro with Singaporean shophouse feel, serving Euro-accented Asian eats, craft beers & wines." I love the variety of food choices and the restaurant atmosphere. The food goes without saying. It's delicious.</div>
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<u><a href="http://www.manuela-la.com/" target="_blank">Manuela</a></u></div>
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Manuela, named for and inspired by owner Manuela Wirth. Located right by the Hauser Wirth & Schimmel gallery, it's a place where "art, community, education, sustainability, and food unite." I love that.<br />
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