3/8/11. Midnight Breakfast!

Annual midnight breakfast event in the graduate community at Stanford. I think this is my favorite event. I ate wayyy too many tots tonight. 

3/7/11. Flyers Printed!

They're for the research conference I'm co-organizing. Flyers designed by me and one of my friends who taught me a bit of Illustrator.

3/6/11. Coconut Macaroons!

Just made coconut macaroons with my bud Ghyrn. They came out soooo good. I'd post a recipe to the other blog, but this was ripped entirely from allrecipes, no modifications (http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Coconut-Macaroons-III/Detail.aspx). I think I'd use some almond extract in the future and maybe cover em in chocolate to make an almond joy macaroon. Wow. I just realized my blog-a-day is pretty food oriented...

3/5/11. MOGO study break!

So needed this. They came to Stanford, so I decided to get short rib and chicken tacos, short rib and chicken burritos, and a kimchee quesadilla. My friend was with me - I'm not that fat. Back to work now!

3/4/11. Magic potion

Some guy in using the building fridge mixes this concoction with raw oatmeal and soy milk. I've seen Him eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner now. Any guesses on what this might be? It's not spoiled because it seems to be replenished every few days.

3/3/11. Product of the Day

They had a waffle breakfast event at the BioStore on campus, and I needed to get some supplies anyway so this was an added bonus. I would never have noticed this product in the grocery store.  The lady from E&K (who was making the waffles) said they don't work well for pancakes. Oh well. They tasted good.

3/2/11. Back of Some Guy's Head and Guy Kawasaki

Watched Guy Kawasaki give a talk about his new book, Enchantment. Here are his top 10 ways to be enchanting:
1) Achieve likability
2) Achieve trustworthiness
3) Get ready
4) Launch
5) Overcome resistance
6) Endure
7) Present
8) Use technology
9) Enchant up
10) Enchant down

HI :D

I haven't blogged in a whileeee. So I think I'm going to try to post a picture and sentence every day. I know I'm not the first to do this, but I think it'll make me stop and think throughout the day.

That's a good thing because everyday seems to be a blur from when I wake up to when I go to sleep and it's making time go by wayyy too fast.

Year of the Rabbit

Chinese New Year is around the corner, and...dun dun dun dun! It's the year of the Rabbit!

I'm swamped with work right now, which alternatively means that I am easily distracted by things that are more interesting than, well, work. It doesn't help that I have to work off of my laptop, and that I need the internets.

So. Email about Chinese New Year Events at Stanford -> Realization that it's the year of the Rabbit -> Google Search about Chinese Rabbit Characteristics -> Blogging time

Some of these characteristics were weridly spot-on:

RABBIT:  (Is it me, or does this word look weird all caps?)

People born into this sign would rather work behind-the-scenes instead of being the center of attention in any situation. Do not misunderstand…the Rabbit is not a recluse. In fact, he is a reasonably friendly individual who enjoys the company of a group of good friends whether at a business dinner or a holiday party. Rabbits just like to be a part of the gang as opposed to the leader of it (yep).

Rabbits, like their animal counterparts, are quite calm people who do not exhibit aggressive behavior and will avoid confrontation at all costs. When angry about something, a Rabbit will approach it calmly and considerately, hardly ever raising his voice or becoming visibly annoyed (exception: my family). 

However, the Rabbit is quite keen and pays close attention to the situations developing around him. He is intelligent and quick and can talk himself in or out of most situations (like tickets) with no problem.

The Chinese Rabbit is one of the most stylish creatures (sort of) of the Chinese Animal Signs and finds interest in different cultures (exactly). He is classy and sophisticated, and can be found adorning one of the latest fashion magazine cover looks (not quite). Rabbits also like artistic ventures, such as painting and music and are generally quite present in these worlds (!!!). They love to express themselves, which is evident when joining them at home for a function or a cup of coffee.


They are most compatible with those born in the years of the Sheep, Pig, and Dog

THE FIRE RABBIT 1927 AND 1987
Fire adds an unspoken magnetism and mystery to the Rabbit. These creatures have a burning desire to get out there and live life to its fullest (:D). They are active and adventurous and love anything that sparks their creativity or curiosity (:D!). They can throw tantrums here and there, if provoked (only with my family), but most of the time they work very hard to avoid conflict or unpleasant confrontations. Fire Rabbits are charming and tend to push their emotions into the backs of their minds, but will speak up if necessary (yep).

From http://www.usbridalguide.com/special/chinesehoroscopes/Rabbit.htm

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In other news, I'm really craving Nian Gao:

Preferably dipped in egg/flour and pan fried.

Dreams

I was leaving to go to the airport to fly out to a research conference, and picking up two of my lab mates (the same lab mates I have in real life) along the way.

After I picked up lab mate #1, I realized that I hadn't packed for the conference. I told lab mate #1 to drop me off back at my place, pick up lab mate # 2, and then get me again (by which time, I'd be done packing).

Then I woke up because I had to pee.

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dreams mimicking real life...ugh.