I don't normally write in Xanga, but since friends read it I figured I might as well do some sort of updating.
February 17th - Happy Lunar New Year!! What a great excuse to be with family and eat all weekend!
February
14-16th – So people call it a Hallmark
holiday, but I like Hallmark. The
cards usually express what I’m feeling more eloquently than I can.
I have to give Thanh props for making Valentine's Day sweet and special. We had already planned on going out for dinner on Friday instead of Wednesday cause of our schedules/work. But we got to together for a simple dinner, pizza and salad, on Wednesday night...it's was nice just spending time together.  He pulled out a CD. He made a mix...I don't remember ever getting a mix made just for me! Then he pulled out a little light blue bag with a little box, a little pouch, and inside a heart necklace. omg...I totally wasn't expecting it. What a super sweet gift.
On Thursday, a Hallmark box arrived for me at my office...roses! I received many comments from my co-workers. "Those are beautiful." "You've got a keeper." "You got roses...you stink! (said in jest)" It also sparked conversations about SOs.
All this before Friday night, when we enjoyed a nice dinner at an Italian restaurant he picked (since he knows Italian is my favorite).
hearts of romaine marinated white anchovies, sicilian olive puree & garlic-anchovy dressing pappardelle braised rabbit ragu, castelveltrano olives & black pepper diver scallops chestnut puree, savoy cabbage & red wine sauce
roasted chicken black olive polenta, smashed grapes & almonds
glass of chardonnay and sauvignon blanc
January 5th - attended my first NBA basketball game: Wizards vs Clippers. Thanh was nice enough to explain everything to me.
January 2nd
- return from visiting family in Taiwan. It was the first time I've
spent New Year's Eve in a different country...it was 1 PM on Sunday in
the US when we celebrated in Taiwan. Feel free to view the photos from
the trip below. It was by far the most eye-opening trip to Taiwan that
I've ever taken....I didn't realize the country was so beautiful. http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2097443673&code=26755248&mode=invite&DCMP=isc-email-AlbumInvite%3C/A
January 1st - my promotion to a Clinical Research Associate is effective. If you're wondering what I do, follow the wikipedia link below.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_research_associate | 
