NYC, Birthday, Karma & More

Tuesday, 20 May 2008

NYC, Birthday, Karma & More

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."

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Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday Jenny! Your entry put a huge smile on my face! I do believe that good things happen to good people! Hahaha, glad you liked Gahm Mi Oak of all places! Jason loves that place too, and I hear you on how romantic it is to walk around the city holding hand of your loved one. :D I've never been to Bali or Taipei, so I wouldn't know what to tell you...but enjoy every bit of it! Look at those cool shades on Bella!
- 5/20/2008 3:15 PM
- sista_kimchee (message)
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Happy Birthday To You

happy belated birthday skippee! looks like you had a fabulous time.
i'm planning a trip to bali too!! (for next month...yeah, kinda last minute.) thinking about also visiting thailand and cambodia. booking flights within SE asia is such a complicated process though...argh. i'm going to keep checking your comments for tips on bali. :)
enjoy your vacation!
- 5/20/2008 3:17 PM
- eat_napa (message)
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Happy b-lated birthday! It looks like you had a great time. That is so cool that you won $100 after doing a good deed ^^ Have a safe trip and take lots of pics :o)
- 5/20/2008 3:22 PM
- aliceandrandy (message)
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Happy belated birthday!! And thank you for sharing your pics with us. You do so much fun traveling...I like to live vicariously through your stories :)
- 5/20/2008 3:35 PM
- kix7355 (message)
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Let me get back to you on Taipei, I have to hunt through all my pictures, we went this past Dec/Jan and it was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Definitely, Taipei, the view up top is kinda engh, but the shopping is great!
We also went to this place, the toilet restaurant in Taipei in one of their night markets, the food is actually really awesome.
http://funfever.blogspot.com/2007/11/taiwans-modern-toilet-restaurant.html
- 5/20/2008 3:45 PM
- JayMonKeee (message)
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have fun in taiwan and bali!!!!! im especially jealous that ur going to taipei. i want to go back there soooo bad.. maybe end of this year or next year! bali looks gorgeous!!! take lots of pix, haha!
i still didnt get a camera yet. i might get the canon sd770 actually - it comes out this week. there is a coupon that if u buy a canon digi cam before end of june u can get a free photo printer too!!! yay!!
- 5/20/2008 3:46 PM
- pinkkitty1101 (message)
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omg Gahm Mi Oak. lol there not known for the sung lung tangs...but there kim chi's. and gaka-doo-gee....
anyways glad you enjoy your stay in nyc....
next time when you come...visit serendipities...=P
- 5/20/2008 3:47 PM
- emotionallynotavailable@revelife (message)
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oooh~ i want to go to bali! taipei is such a beautiful city! you have to check out the night market, lots of yummy food. happy belated birthday!
- 5/20/2008 4:02 PM
- munchkincho (message)
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ooh, happy belated birthday! i'm so glad you updated! hehe. as soon as I read your post, made me totally want some sulungtang. havent had it in the longest time.

anyways, wow, when do you take off for your trip?? must be nice!!! enjoy your travels!
- 5/20/2008 4:06 PM
- KRaZeefUnk (message)
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Happy {belated} Birthday!!! Looks like it was alot of fun. I have to see if we can try that restaurant out that you ate at for two nights straight. We'll be flying to NYC next Tuesday night.
- 5/20/2008 4:33 PM
- StaceRT (message)
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Happy belated birthday!
Oooh, Taiwan. I am both jealous and excited for you! You should definitely eat tons and tons of food there. :)
- 5/20/2008 4:47 PM
- dianasays (message)
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i believe in karma too. happy birthday and enjoy your vacation!
- 5/20/2008 5:18 PM
- waiszeblogs (message)
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you reaaaaally make me want to just pack up my bags and travel aroudn the world. i was in seoul this past weekend and the sulnongtang reminds me of being hungover there and having haejang haha...
happy belated birthday! looks like you had a wonderful time!
- 5/20/2008 5:18 PM
- petitetokio (message)
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hey! cute entry. :) i love sulongtang too! keungama in la is my fave.

in taipei, you have to visit all the sogos (shopping centers), eat at the night market and food stalls (hard to miss), eat at mos burger, and also go ktv-ing (karaoke!). there are some mountain towns you can visit that have great souvenir shops and great unique food. i heard shrimping is also fun but haven't tried. and if you want to do something touristy? i guess you can go to the taipei 101. have fun!
- 5/20/2008 5:31 PM
- RiKa951 (message)
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Happy Birthday!

happy belated birthday skippee! looks like you had a great birthday! and bella is so darn cute. things are quite hectic right now, but i really hope we can have a dog playdate before we move!
p.s. thank you so much for your sweet email! i *heart* you. :)
- 5/20/2008 6:38 PM
- GeLLiBeLLy (message)
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happy birthday!!! hope u had a blast in NYC, that sullungtang looks sooooooooo good. it's been a while since i've had some myself! ah i'm so jealous, u travel to so many great places!!
- 5/20/2008 6:41 PM
- nomorepink (message)
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birthday is definitely best when it is spent with the people you love....

man oh man oh man.. I missed Taiwan so much.. the last time I was back was in 1988... you just have to go to the night markets.. they are the best... the food is mouth watering yummo

I believe in what goes around comes around... yay for good karma
- 5/20/2008 7:48 PM
- jpjchen (message)
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happy belated birthday and glad to see you've been enjoying life! have a fun and safe trip to taiwan and bali =)
- 5/20/2008 8:07 PM
- BustMyGroove (message)
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Bella is so cute! I just realized our dogs will have the same name! I named my puppy Bella too, and didn't realize yours is Bella.

For Bali -- just relax. It's a gorgeous beach from what i've been told. Taiwan has great shoes and great food.
- 5/20/2008 8:46 PM
- kamilotte (message)
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*hugs*

I'm glad you liked the city, and Gammiok! It's every Korean's late night fave :) Have fun on your vacation. Rest and enjoy...
- 5/20/2008 9:25 PM
- inkspotted (message)
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joan rivers looks like the typa woman that would go ape shit if you ever took a picture of her lol
- 5/20/2008 9:59 PM
- ALLisFleeting (message)
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Happy Birthday! I'm soooo jealous of all these fabulous trips you get to take! Hope you have a great time in Taiwan and Bali~ I'll be waiting to see all the amazing pics. =) Bella looks too cute with the sunglasses.
- 5/20/2008 10:46 PM
- always_ss (message)
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Yay!

The picture of you and Bella is just adorable!!!
Happy Belated Birthday!
ooo shopping at Cabazon!! how fun!!!! awesome that you helped someone save $ and congrats on winning a $100 gift card! you are have such a kind heart!
Bali is going to be so much fun!!!!
I hope you will love Taiwan!! :)
Have a safe trip and have TONS of fun!!!
- 5/20/2008 10:56 PM
- purplesecret (message)
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happy belated birthday! your entry is so fun! that's awesome you won a $100 gift card!
i really liked gahm mi oak when i visited nyc too!
i can't wait to see your pics from taiwan and bali!!!!
- 5/20/2008 11:48 PM
- iheartphotos (message)
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happy belated b day...NYC is always fun...to roam around the streets...especially with special someone.
btw, bella super super cute!
- 5/20/2008 11:49 PM
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