NYC

Andy took me to NYC to celebrate my birthday.  Although I didn’t really do anything in particular…it was so much fun just getting to spend time with Andy.

Fancy dinners aside, our favorite meal was sulongtang at Gahm Mi Oak.  We went 2 nights in a row after dinner.  It was so nice and magical just walking hand in hand through the streets of NYC in the middle of the night.  That’s what I’ll remember most.

Owner:  “Hey, please be patient for just 5 more minutes and I’ll be back.”

 

I saw a few celebs at the airport.  I was in full on red eye ghetto gear so I opted to not be in the photos. 

Don King

Jay Mohr

Joan Rivers sat near me on the flight but I didn’t want to disturb her so no photo!

BIRTHDAY

What I love most about birthdays is not the gifts.  I love how people actually take the time to reconnect with you and want to spend time with you.  My law school buddies had a dinner for me and tonight I’ll be going to dinner with my college buddies.  I’m happy with any excuse for us all to get together.
 

KARMA

I went to this VIP shopping event at the Desert Hills Premium Outlets.  I got these special coupons just for the day. 

I was at Ann Taylor when I saw someone at the register next to me with a ton of stuff.  I went up to them and asked if they wanted to use my coupon.  They ended up saving over $100! 

Just 30 minutes later I got a call from the management office.  I won a special prize — it was a $100 gift card!
 

Here’s another example of good karma…our family friend has lived a life filled with kindness and good deeds.  L.A. Halmoni is now 100 and is healthy (as healthy as you can be at 100) and still as wonderful as ever.
 

TAIWAN AND BALI

Taiwan

Bali



 

I’m so unprepared for this trip!  We actually didn’t even finalize this trip until just a week ago.  I feel like I have to pack and plan everything in just a few days.  Any suggestions for what to do in Taipei or Bali?  I’d really appreciate it!

Bella:  “Try to stay cool in the heat.”