25 RANDOM THINGS ABOUT ME

1. I just entered academia after 6 years.

2. I came to realize that once I got rid of "the monkey" on my back , that's "the size of China," I get invited to a lot more events. Really exciting. Like weddings, dinners and superbowl parties.

3. I love to dance. Mon knows.

4. I love to eat, and eat well. Especially fried pork.

5. I'd like to put on my traveling shoes and see Tuscany, China, Iceland, Africa, Galapagos Islands, Peru, Alaska, Cuba, Fiji...

6. My family and very close homies are integral in my life. If it were not for them I wouldn't be asking the next question.

7. Why does the month of January 2009 feel like forever?

8. My astrological sign is Pisces. It explains a lot. But its not an accurate description. I'll be 31 on March 9th and will have a party on Friday the 13th. It will be well equipped with Karaoke and DJ DJ...keg? Not sure rough economic times. "Coming to America" y'all. Come as an immigrant. I'll be taking donations for "Noelle want's to be a US Citizen (finally)" fund.

9. Rox got me hooked on playing an amazing game called "Volley Bonk!" She called me "athletic!" That's the first time I've been called that. I felt really special.

10. Karaoke, anyone? Love it, suck it, own it, work it, feel it!

11. My skin is unbelievably soft, I've been told. My secret, loofah and cocoa butter. I'll probably die from skin cancer...

12. Whenever I go to the beach, I have a tanning system...first I apply Water Baby's SPF 45, then spritz Australian Gold Self Tanner w/SPF 15, then a final all-over-body spritz of tanning oil SPF 8. I mention the SPF because it sounds OK to be exposed in the sunlight for over 6 hours. Laying out seriously is the best time anyone can have at the beach. I heart it. I can't help it I grew up in the OC.

13. Maria's one of the best friends one can have. We even have a duet, "Greatest Love of All!" It's really easy to see. She is a gem and I am just a hologram.

14. I've learned to love the sound of vinyl records and reading for pleasure. Records sound so hearty, compared to an mp3. People who say they are dj's need to check themselves before I wreck them 'cause I'll probably get drunk enough to say that they're posers for playing outta their Ipods in public. Ya, I said reading! I was taught how to read by an aunt who was a Nazi teacher. Therefore, I always felt that reading was a punishment and not a pleasurable experience.

15. I'll probably have 3 kids...either my own or my (OC) best friend's kids. At the rate I'm going, its a high probability its the latter.

16. I have 3 student assistants who help me get through a day at work...they make me laugh...a lot!

17. So, far there are three good people that have entered my life in a great way and I've only began to know them in my recent past. They have either left the city or about to leave in the near future. I hope to keep in touch (it's not my greatest characteristic, but it will be one of the fundamental things that I will be changing about myself).

18. My current Pandora music station is Billie Holiday.

19. Since having my camera, I've been going on dates with it around the city. The city really is beautiful. My favorite spot is the in GG Park, the Music Concourse, surrounded by 2 rad buildings, the De Young and the Academy of Science. I plan many more dates in the city and find new favorite spots.

20. Piggybacking from #17, I think one of things about keeping in touch is sending handwritten, notes, cards and packages to people who I care tremendously for. It will be something I look forward to doing (and receiving ain't bad either).

21. I believe I'm in the cusp of the GEN X and Millennial generation. Maybe more GEN X.

22. I love to cook and what it entails; friends, family, love, joy, and wine. Although, lately I haven't been in the mood. I wish I had family nearby, so that I can eat with them home cooked Filipino food.

23. I love design, it's sexy. Buildings, lamps, a comfortable yet interesting looking chair, a room that compliments and a view...my house/design mags are my pornography.

24. I love to watch movies. I'm not fans of people who talk during a movie. It's annoying.

25. Fina-F'en-lly, I hope that I don't lose this like Pena did. That would totally suck ass.