putting the knit in shizknitz

As the summer slowly comes to a close, I can’t help but to appreciate the amazing time that I’ve had. It was a perfect combination of fun, work (in fact I have to hit the office later today), travel, and new friends. Of course it hasn’t been without its own struggles, but it has helped package it all into one perfect life changing experience.

I went shopping with Christina and Peter yesterday, we all seemed to have a craving for some jewelry purchases (Peter for his very lucky gf). I typically make my own jewelry and have never bought anything for myself at Tiffany’s (especially because they’re overpriced, etc etc) but had an inkling to do so (to treat myself to something nice anyway). We went, and after some time Chris and I walked out with a few pretties (altho not the initial necklace I was looking for). We then assisted Petey at finding the perfect (replacement) ring for his gf. A nice man helped us out at the wedding/engagement ring counter where I asked him if he would humor me in letting me look at the Lucida. For those of you who don’t know, I’ve had this obsession for this gorgeous thing for years now.

The nice man obliged happily, as I pointed to one - but because the price was over $50K, he simply put that we would have to go to the “back room” (analogous to the back room at the fake malls in Shanghai). I declined, and elected to try on a smaller piece (*ahem* which still ran up at $30K).

It fit perfectly on my right ring finger. But it didn’t seem to look right. Not on my hand anyway. It was still the gorgeous masterpiece of a band with a nicely cut stone, but it wasn’t for me.

After visiting every jewelry display at the mall, we eventually helped Peter find the perfect ring for his gf. I know she’s going to love it. At least I really hope that she does.

PS If I’ve forgotten to send you the link and login for the photo site for the summer, please let me know..

In this case, it is only kinda green on one side. I’ve killed two rose plants in my cube at work so far, so I’ve decided to resort to grass. This great kit from the Microsoft store (thanks to Charlie!) has two types of grass and a whole kit in a box to grow it all. It was quite funny when I was trying to plant the seeds as it made a bigger mess than I imagined. My fellow intern was messaging me… so I asked her to call me instead. “Whatcha doin?” “Plantin grass”. Its quite a conversation starter.

The BEST salsa EVER. I am so hooked and addicted to this stuff that I can go through a tub in about a day and a half. They have it in every grocery store up here in the Bay Area, but the biggest selection has been at Whole Foods, in their “Fresh Salsa” section (I LOVE IT!!) and they also carry the same brand guac, which is almost as good. Although I can’t find the Korean food I can in LA, I’m supplementing my diet with this hella good salsa.