2 Years & Counting

My boyfriend Robbie and I have been together for 2 years.  I don't usually post about us, but if this isn't a time to, then I'm not sure what is.  We met a few years back in college at a party thanks to our good friend Anthony.  You know how relationships are; you fall into them, so we chose our official date this year: August 8th-plus 8/8 is good fortune if you're Chinese (and we both kind of are...)

Memories included but not limited to:

-Being chased by wild dogs with only the moonlight as our guide
-Sailing with dolphins jumping in the horizon
-Dressing up as a Doughnut and Police Officer
-Riding the circumference of Bali on motorbikes (wiping out 2x)
-Contracting a severe case of Senioritis leading to 12 hour Halo days
-Witnessing a handful of extremely mediocre movies
-Camping like dirty dirty hippies at the Gorge (3x)
-Discovering bars & restaurants that would have been better left uncovered
-Discovering bars & restaurants that are absolutely blog worthy :)


Thank you for putting up with my cat despite your deathly feline allergies.  Can't wait for what's next. I love you.

Here are some photos from our dinner :)
Harvest Vine on Madison.

♡ Cheers to many more years, Daisy

Camping Part 2! (A bit overdue...)

Hi All!
I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while, I try to post at least once a week on here.  I just started a new job at Illtech Auto Salon, and we have just been slammed at work!  After I transfer some photos over, I'll show you guys what projects we have been working on :) 

Anyway, here are some more photos from my last camping trip post! Enjoy :)

My dad excited to be on our way...and yelling at me for always being late...

My boyfriend...giving my sister a hair wrap with fishing line

My cousin Madeleine (aka Beanie)

Lee, learning how to play Hearts 

My Uncle Joseph-trying to be a candid vegetarian...right... ;)

My cousin Lee again, being manly

Mr. Robbie <3 Rowing so I could fish

My sister, Iris who was sleeping anywhere/anytime

My dad trying to shield Lee from Satanic Powers
while fixing his poncho at the same time :)

Iris again...

And again...

 :) I am happy I swear

Robbie clearing my head

Chris, my brousin (brother cousin)

Friday Harbor 2012

Every year around the 4th of July, my dad, sister, and I hop on a ferry boat to Friday Harbor, and we camp at Lakedale Resort.  This year, we gathered in as many others as we could (aunts, cousins, uncles, boyfriend) to go on this caravan with us.  My aunt and uncle flew in from Taipei with my two cousins Lee and Madeleine (Bean for short).  My cousin Chris flew in from Atlanta, and my uncle came in from Muraga.  Here's my dad's side of my family!  I'll add more camping photos later :)

 David (Dad)

 Iris (Sister)

 Robbie (Boyfriend)

 Madeleine/Bean (Cousin)

 Lorraine (Aunt--Dad's younger sister)

 Joseph (Uncle--Dad's younger brother)

 Lee (Cousin)

 Paul (Uncle)

Joseph & Chris (Cousin)...didn't have a portrait for some reason of Chris

& with the family around, an anti-diet/marshmallow party ensues...

Part 2 comin' up next!

♡ Daisy

My Best Friend's Graduation

My best friend, Nika Lin, and I have known each other for 16 years.  We met on the playground at Woodridge Elementary in the 1st grade while playing on the monkey bars both by ourselves.  (This is something that ESL kids do since they don't have others to talk to...) We both spoke Mandarin so naturally, we ate lunch together whenever we could. 

We weren't very similar, and we still aren't.  She's a vegetarian, extremely neat, loves tax accounting, stresses out when there's nothing to do, and can give you the low-down on all the newest ios/droid apps.  ln the extra downtime she's accumulated since graduation, she's gotten into "stress testing" all her friends with this really cool droid app....she also measures her sleep to make sure her sleep pattern is consistent.  I, on the other hands, eat everything in sight (some call me a scavenger), use my floor as an extension of my dresser, and throw away all my receipts.  These dissimilarities are what makes us Pig and Pooh; we are a dynamic duo.  I love her for the unspoken connections we have (no homo), and for our ability to keep each other sane.  Nika Lin is my best friend, room-mate, and sister.  This past year has gone by so quickly [insert more cliche quotes here].....What I'm trying to say is just that I am so proud and happy.  Happy Happy Joy Joy Ren & Stimpy Style.

ANYWAY, here are some photos from graduation.  Congratulations UW Foster Class of 20121!

♡ Daisy aka POOH BEAR

Taiwan November 2011

Last winter, I went back to Taiwan to see my grandmother for the last time.  It was a bitter sweet trip, but the most memorable one I've had in Taiwan.  I feel so deeply the wisdom and strength this family proves to have time and time again.  I am so fortunate to have this rich culture, loving family, and these experiences to keep with me forever.  I never thought I could understand what life through death meant.  I know my grandparents rest together peacefully. 

I feel such a close bond whenever I think about Taiwan.  I hope I have the chance to spend more than a few weeks there at a time.  Let's hope I pass my TESL classes... Here's a smattering of photos from my trip! Enjoy :)

STINKY TOFU DROOL

Gold Flakes of Paper Money for Burning

♡ Daisy 孫幼萱