The First Day of Spring Break

Hurray! Spring break is finally here. Now I have some time to read some books. As of right now, I'm reading Snowflower and the Secret fan. I think I'm becoming a fan of Lisa See's book. I love books that have a lot of imagery and people suffering. Plus, I'm learning a lot about my heritage. After this I'm SO going to snuggle in bed and read :]

NO!! I RAN OUT OF PRETZELS!! CURSES!!1

I think this year's Spring break is going to be very productive, rather than lying in bed and feeling the hair grow out of my head like usual. Nope, I'm going to be up and about! Let's see what's in store for me.

• Be a hostess for Fancy Dad's Association. All I have to do is look cute in a cheong sam and say hi to people.
• Moritz is in LA from Germany! I can't wait to see him!
• Go to ELAC to get my transcripts, with a little shopping on the side.
• Do research and explore Chinatown for my Los Angeles geography paper.
• Read for pleasure.
• Go to the La Brea Tarpits
• Hangout with Family

Here are some random pictures from my cellphone.

Weird looking cloud at the parking lot of Wal-Mart.

March 4(for) Education. Clever huh? Mellie taught me that.

History Never Been So Fun

Bast in the coolness. I just thought this portrait of some Chinese Emperor looked awesome.


Speaking of Chinese, I just finished reading a great book last night. It's about 2 Shanghai-nese sisters who had to marry paper sons so that they would be able to pay off their father's debt during the roaring 20's and conservative 50's. Man, did those sisters go through some messed up shiz. If you're really into History, Asian American experiences, Chinatown, Los Angeles, suffering, a good story, or even an easy read pick up Shanghai Girls by Lisa See. I'm not the type of person who normally reads (besides cosmos and instant messages), and having me not putting this book down is RARE. That's how good it is.

As a Chinese American, the things they went through were very familiar to me. It made me think a lot, and saw my own culture in a new light. Also, Chinatown is like home to me, so I know exactly what they were talking about. Pick it up I implore you, pick it up!