Before this year, all of the weddings I've attended were for people older than I am. This year is the first that friends my age will be getting married - received two invitations already. I guess we're getting to that age. For those of you in long relationships, you know the shot clock's on right? Boys, once the first girl shows off her ring to your gf, you're in trouble.

Speaking of which, my sister's engaged. WOOHOO!

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I admit that I'm a huge follower of Linsanity. Truth is that I'm proud of the guy. I started reading about him when he helped Palo Alto win state over 5 years ago. I kept tabs on him when he was playing at Harvard. I remember when he was picked up by the Lakers for summer league after getting undrafted and then signing with the Warriors as a rookie. He made it to the show!

Of course, now he's a phenom. Even if he doesn't play another game, he's important. I know the race issue is delicate, but he does give Asian-Americans a sense of empowerment and validation. Especially to my Raptors kids - you still have to work your tail off for it, but you can do it!

With that said, in case things don't all work out, make sure you have an education to fall back on haha

My favorite quote: luck is where opportunity meets preparation

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Random thoughts:

Wore my Yankee-fitted today; someone came up to me and automatically assumed I'm from America. When I asked why he thought I was American, he said that only Americans wear ball caps inside.

I still don't speak Cantonese, but if I'm trying to bargain for a price in Hong Kong, I speak Mandarin. On the other hand if I'm trying to get good service here I speak English.

Some red canvas paint got onto my jeans a couple months ago from art jamming. Realized today that I'm pretty fond of the stain because every time I look at it, it's a reminder of good times with friends.

Have a beer. Spring is coming.

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Obligatory picture to bring color to my post:

HKUST MBA ranked top 10 in the world again by Financial Times

"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. But the present is a gift. That is why they call it the present." - Master Oogway (I know it's someone else but I'm giving it to Panda)

Folks, I've officially been in Hong Kong for six months now. Also realized that in 4 months, I'll be done with my first year and won't see many classmates again for a long time - students will be traveling away for summer jobs and going to exchange schools in the fall. Time flies! Let's make the most of it.

...speaking of which, I need to stop being a hermit and start being social again.

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Woke up early on a Monday morning to watch the Superbowl (we're 16 hours ahead of PST). Sorry to my international friends, but this is football. Yours is called soccer. Here's my favorite commercial:



I've been working out and trying to eat healthy lately too but this dog is cray!

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We have a new class of exchange students at HKUST and they're from the world over. I realized that when people ask me where I'm from, I answer differently dependent on the person who's asking. If you're natively Asian, I'm American. If you're Asian-American, I'm Taiwanese. If you're Caucasian/European, I'm Chinese-American. It's just easier that way.

Small chance I may be back to visit over Spring break, which is the first week of April. It depends if I find a summer job by then (or if flights are too expensive by the time I find a job!). If I don't come back, you know it's probably not a good thing because I'm jobless (or broke!). If I do go back, it means a possible visit to both homes; you know where home #2 is.

For those of you who tell me how much you wish you could get away from work and go back to school, I have news: life is different without income! Savings have to carry me for possibly another 16 months. Until then, canned tuna and shin ramen is my friend.

Cheers.