Ever have the feeling that you're being watched?

This is what we see from the corners of our eyes and edges of our plates, every time we sit for a meal.

(Yummy fried rice but overcooked broccoli take-out)

I've said it before and I'll say it again...

This outfit is embarrassing and repulsive! I totally dig MIA and love her music (sometimes), but have mercy on our eyes and cover up or assemble a different ensemble! Something, anything but THIS!!

ps. yes, it is my business.

The ball is in motion...

On February 23rd, I will be starting my 40-hour long externship at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco. I got assigned today through the externship coordinator of my phlebotomy program. I am so thankful because this means I am closer to becoming a certified phlebotomist, which would provide me a unique career in healthcare. 

After 6 years of being a veterinary technician, I have decided to make a slight career change from animal venipuncture to human venipuncture. This decision came after the disappointing and heart-breaking reality that my position at the Berkeley Humane Society would be terminated as of February 1st, 2009. In addition, practically everyone is being devastatingly impacted by the current state of the economy, that few veterinary hospitals are hiring. (I have this silly thing called standards which prevents me from working anywhere else other than an animal shelter or a holistic practice. I'm not in such a terrible financial condition just yet to work just anywhere.)

I've always really enjoyed the act of venipuncture, and know that the purpose is extremely important for diagnostics in patient care. Although I am crossing over from animal healthcare to human healthcare, I don't feel any differently about my goal, and that is, be the best and be the kindest. 

No Reservations: Philippines

Ai nako, here it is! It's (practically) confirmed.

I am plastering the words now: ANTHONY BOURDAIN'S VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES AIRS FEBRUARY 16TH. Tune into the Travel Channel at 10pm that night.

I can see it now - 

balut, adobo, sinigang, lechon... all the key foods of my people, and all the reason I became vegetarian at thirteen. Food is very much appreciated and respected, which is comforting in a sense for the animals that are used in every dish. But really, Filipinos use animals in everything that is eaten. You'll see during the show.

Filipinos love to eat, I mean, really lub it. I'm excited to see how Philippine cuisine is portrayed on the show. I hope it's all done in good taste (harhar!).

 

Finally, a new blogspot layout!

I'm having a hard time sleeping, not only because Tim is snoring very loudly, but because I took a nap this afternoon and I am not sleepy right now. 

I am excited with this new layout. I think it's a pretty neutral choice, so hopefully Tim will like it. If not, I can hover over his shoulder giving my honest opinion as he scans for another.

Merry Christmas!!

Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, and a very happy New Year!!

Our tree this year...

Devin's first Christmas! 

I can tell that he is not pleased...

Cheesy grins!

These guys are too much! 

Oh, but I love them...

Thank you, Phyllis! I love the new mugs and dishes - they are so cute. You really had us guessing, "What on earth ARE these heavy presents?" 

Go on already!

To this day, personally, I must say that 2008 has proven to be the most depressing, most pathetic year of this decade. As I type, I reflect back to every heart-wrenching experience that has taken place this year, and I cannot think of anything more than the urgency to get this year over with already.
I am eager for the upcoming new year for the chance to feel revived hope and prosperity. And with that said, 2009 is going to make it all fine!