Joseph, also from MIT who interned in Qualcomm last year, just got back in town for the summer, so we decided to go bowling on Wednesday. Jackson and Tony came too. Obviously I was the worse one in the group. My score ranged from 50-80. They are about 120-160. There wasn’t anything special until the last game… Joseph suggested that the one wins will have a free bubble tea from the losers. I complained that I would never win. So they agreed to double my score. All the sudden I see the hope. Magically the will to get free bubble tea made me play extra extra well in that game. I ended up getting 97, my personal highest score and only 10 points less than their high scorer of that game. Joseph and Tony were all so amazed that bubble tea can make such a difference. Haha. I love food~~ ;) So yeah now they owe me bubble tea ;)
The best part of the week was of course surfing on Saturday! Qualcomm gave the interns free surfing lessons and I luckily got lotteriied in and had the lesson in the same group as Tony. The instructor was pretty detailed, she demoed to us then made us do the motions on the beach before she let us into the water. It turned out to be very useful. With her help I was able to stand up for a few seconds!!! She said that if I come next time, I should be ok to go surfing without a instructor! ;) Just 2 days ago I thought I would never be able to learn surf because I am not a good swimmer! I am sooooo happy!!! =D Too bad the lesson ended shortly… I wish I can try it couple more times … Then Tony, Yunjie, Elisa, and I threw a football around on the beach. I don’t think I am good at throwing football at all… I feel my hand isn’t big enough to control the ball… Glad rugby doesn’t need me to throw the ball like that hehe. After that we moved over to the swimming area to swim. The big wave made it harder but more entertaining. Tony and I went back to 3rd grade and started to splash each other with water. Then we tried to swimming along the wave, but the wave always ended up swallowing me... the worst part was when I thought I dodged the wave and when I was just taking a break, another one came, glad Tony told me to watch out in time so I did not drink too much salty water =) The funniest part of the day was when we were trying to dry off on the beach, Elisa and I got bird pooped on! Glad we were so close to the ocean that we can just go back to the water and wash off. Somehow I found it more amusing than annoying hehe. Tony thinks I am easily amused, I take it as a compliment hehe.
After beach, 5 of us went to dinner. We went to a restaurant that makes food from my hometown, I LOVE it! And I love it more when all my friends enjoy it also! =) “Hmm… I am happy!” They laughed at me hehe. I wish I know how to cook, so that I can make a kosher version for Rucks (Michal), that would be so much fun! Hmm.. maybe 20 years later ;) haha .
The fun day ended with a great movie Bourne Ultimatum. We arrived 50 minutes early but still had to sit all the way in the front… some scenes that had fast movement wasn’t so enjoyable because it hurts my eyes a little, but thanks to Tony’s distraction made it a little easier. Anyways, the movie is recommended! But either arrive extra early or wait for a week or so =)
“Life isn’t always beautiful, but it is a beautiful ride.” Exactly, and I shall try my best to cherish and enjoy what I have now =)
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Yosemite!
Wow how did it become August so soon! Time flies by without me noticing. About 4 weeks left of my internship…
The Saturday before the past one, Tony and I went to Mt Soledad to try to see sunrise. By “try” I mean… we got up early and went there, but the cloud was so thick that I cannot see the sun at all! Quite disappointed, but regardless, it was a fun time and we decided to see sunset sometime, so no need for getting up early ;) hehe I am not a morning bird… passed out almost the whole day after that =P
The past weekend … was time for Yosemite with Tony, Yehia, and Jen! Hiking!? So… people who know me well… would ask… “what the heck? You would even drive to class which is 10 minutes away!” Hmm… exactly… for “laziest person in the world” walking isn’t my favorite activity. Especially with 2 cross country runners, my little legs couldn’t quite handle that… haha They led most of the way and I just walk my pace in the back and enjoying the scenery. The 4 mile trail to the top of the mountain was quite steep. And when we get higher… I start to get nervous when I look down… not the best thing to do for someone scared of height… haha… but the great view at the top and the feeling of achieving something was wonderful. Of course, for a “camera pimp” like me, producing 100 pictures there was a piece of cake ;) On the way down the mountain, we went on another 8.6 mile trail. (So total was about 14 miles!!!!!!) We passed by 2 waterfalls. I’d say the first waterfall was my favorite part of the hike, because it was easy, relaxing and fun! I did not bring bathing suite and did not want to walk in wet clothing for the rest of the day, so just sit on a big stone and watched them swim. The most exciting moment I would say was in the middle of the night and we got woke up by the noise of a bear banging on our food lock and try to steal some food. It was right next to our tent, I say 5 feet away. Yehia turned on the flashlight and shined towards the bear, then funny conversation started:
“Is it gonna come in and eat us?” I got a little scared...
“Should I go out there?” said Yehia and looking tough.
“Are you kidding me? You want to get eaten by a bear? Go back to sleep!” Jen couldn’t believe what she just heard.
“Go away bear! I want to sleep!!!” Tony mumbled. I guess he was tired.
To bad we were too lazy to catch it … I missed a bear dinner =( haha
The second day we were trying to see what we should do at the breakfast and we happen to sit next an old couple. They were the nicest people I have seen. They told us about their trip and gave us a map to show where to go and stuff. Then the old man mentioned Israel. So I got excited and told him my friend is in Israel right now. And then we started to talk about the death sea and how beautiful it is while the wife were telling Tony and Jen the possible route of the day. In the end, we said good luck for each other’s trip. Then I decided to show off my few Hebrew phrases, “Be’hatzlacha!” I said it twice then the old man finally got it and was surprised =) He replied with “Be’hatzlacha!”, “Le’hitroat!” and “shalom!” hehe, that was a fun time.
On the way back, we stopped by a shop by the gas station. We were joking that as a HR (Human Resourse), Jen has the people skill that we engineers don’t have, which proved to be true. First she got us map from the old couple, then she got tissue for me at the store for free, while a moment ago another lady got refused. One amazing thing is that the casher asked me if Jen was my sister. “Nooooo!” I pointed to Jen, “White?” then I pointed to myself, “Asian? Eh???” haha I got confused how he could even think of ask this question haha.
After getting back from Yosemite we were all pretty tired. Tony had to skip the salsa class to finish his Harry Potter book and unpack stuff. I went there along and the instructor taught the most moves on that day. I am certainly not a good teacher, because I can barely manage to do my own moves haha Not a good day to miss.
Yesterday we went to Acura classic tennis match. It was so cool that I got to see Martina Hingis play! She was a former world No.1 player for almost 4 years, and she used to be my favorite player since like … 10 years ago! I am pretty excited to know she was playing. I got to watch Jelena Jankovic, current number 3, play, too. Even better, I got their signatures on my cap!!! =) xoxo happy =) Every time after watching professional plays, I always feel like playing myself… hmm gonna find some friends to play tennis sometime =) xoxo
Today’s activity is bowling =) should be fun! hehe
oh, pictures for Yosemite is here, and for tennis is here =)
The Saturday before the past one, Tony and I went to Mt Soledad to try to see sunrise. By “try” I mean… we got up early and went there, but the cloud was so thick that I cannot see the sun at all! Quite disappointed, but regardless, it was a fun time and we decided to see sunset sometime, so no need for getting up early ;) hehe I am not a morning bird… passed out almost the whole day after that =P
The past weekend … was time for Yosemite with Tony, Yehia, and Jen! Hiking!? So… people who know me well… would ask… “what the heck? You would even drive to class which is 10 minutes away!” Hmm… exactly… for “laziest person in the world” walking isn’t my favorite activity. Especially with 2 cross country runners, my little legs couldn’t quite handle that… haha They led most of the way and I just walk my pace in the back and enjoying the scenery. The 4 mile trail to the top of the mountain was quite steep. And when we get higher… I start to get nervous when I look down… not the best thing to do for someone scared of height… haha… but the great view at the top and the feeling of achieving something was wonderful. Of course, for a “camera pimp” like me, producing 100 pictures there was a piece of cake ;) On the way down the mountain, we went on another 8.6 mile trail. (So total was about 14 miles!!!!!!) We passed by 2 waterfalls. I’d say the first waterfall was my favorite part of the hike, because it was easy, relaxing and fun! I did not bring bathing suite and did not want to walk in wet clothing for the rest of the day, so just sit on a big stone and watched them swim. The most exciting moment I would say was in the middle of the night and we got woke up by the noise of a bear banging on our food lock and try to steal some food. It was right next to our tent, I say 5 feet away. Yehia turned on the flashlight and shined towards the bear, then funny conversation started:
“Is it gonna come in and eat us?” I got a little scared...
“Should I go out there?” said Yehia and looking tough.
“Are you kidding me? You want to get eaten by a bear? Go back to sleep!” Jen couldn’t believe what she just heard.
“Go away bear! I want to sleep!!!” Tony mumbled. I guess he was tired.
To bad we were too lazy to catch it … I missed a bear dinner =( haha
The second day we were trying to see what we should do at the breakfast and we happen to sit next an old couple. They were the nicest people I have seen. They told us about their trip and gave us a map to show where to go and stuff. Then the old man mentioned Israel. So I got excited and told him my friend is in Israel right now. And then we started to talk about the death sea and how beautiful it is while the wife were telling Tony and Jen the possible route of the day. In the end, we said good luck for each other’s trip. Then I decided to show off my few Hebrew phrases, “Be’hatzlacha!” I said it twice then the old man finally got it and was surprised =) He replied with “Be’hatzlacha!”, “Le’hitroat!” and “shalom!” hehe, that was a fun time.
On the way back, we stopped by a shop by the gas station. We were joking that as a HR (Human Resourse), Jen has the people skill that we engineers don’t have, which proved to be true. First she got us map from the old couple, then she got tissue for me at the store for free, while a moment ago another lady got refused. One amazing thing is that the casher asked me if Jen was my sister. “Nooooo!” I pointed to Jen, “White?” then I pointed to myself, “Asian? Eh???” haha I got confused how he could even think of ask this question haha.
After getting back from Yosemite we were all pretty tired. Tony had to skip the salsa class to finish his Harry Potter book and unpack stuff. I went there along and the instructor taught the most moves on that day. I am certainly not a good teacher, because I can barely manage to do my own moves haha Not a good day to miss.
Yesterday we went to Acura classic tennis match. It was so cool that I got to see Martina Hingis play! She was a former world No.1 player for almost 4 years, and she used to be my favorite player since like … 10 years ago! I am pretty excited to know she was playing. I got to watch Jelena Jankovic, current number 3, play, too. Even better, I got their signatures on my cap!!! =) xoxo happy =) Every time after watching professional plays, I always feel like playing myself… hmm gonna find some friends to play tennis sometime =) xoxo
Today’s activity is bowling =) should be fun! hehe
oh, pictures for Yosemite is here, and for tennis is here =)
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