Our relationship (my letter to him)

This was a letter I wrote to Topher after we had a silly argument on
the phone. After this letter, he called me from work and was not
happy. He said that my disappointment in him dominated my apology and
from there I got offended and we argued back and forth. He finally
got so frustrated that he said that we need space and I asked if I
should move out and he said yes.

To make sure he meant what he said, I texted him right away to make
sure that this was what he wanted and it wasn't. So we worked things
out in which is documented in our text messages. The letter below was
sent to him on April 24th.

> In this letter to you, I would like to address 2 things.  One, about
> our phone conversation last night and secondly, about today's
> predicament.
>
> I want to begin by saying I'm sorry about last night if I came off a
> bit rude or attitudish.  I was a bit startled when you weren't in the
> room by the time I "thought' you went to the bathroom.  My questions
> nor my behavior didn't depict the fact that I wanted your presence in
> bed to put me at ease.  So when I called you I was a bit upset already
> because you weren't in the room and I speculated that you were outside
> smoking so it affected the way I spoke to you.  So I'm sorry and I
> wish I had just put my frustrated emotion aside and asked you when you
> were coming back into the room to cuddle with me.  Because ultimately
> that was all that I wanted and the reason why I called you.
>
> I know you were a bit disappointed because it was your day off and you
> wanted to spend some quality time with me without me falling asleep so
> early.  I don't know why I've been extremely tired the past week and I
> wish it wasn't especially on your day off because I would really like
> to spend the time with you too...talking, cuddling, goofing off,
> watching a movie, or simply going to sleep next to one another.  So I
> completely understand your disappointment with my dozing off
> throughtout the night.
>
> As far as cutting off our conversation last night and ending it the way
> it did, I felt that it was very rude of you.  It cut off the
> communication between the two of us and put us at a dead end
> situtation.  WHether you care or not, I had to go to sleep mad and you
> were left angry to deal with things on your own.  I really didn't
> appreciate that and I really hope that this doesn't repeat itself.  By
> doing so, it teaches me that it's okay to do so because you did it to
> me. This is unnecessary stress on ourselves and our relationship.
>
> Secondly, regarding my phone call to you earlier this evening, you
> really hurt my feelings today and I feel that I should let you know.
>
> When you asked me on the phone today like "what is your problem" and
> "why can't you be light hearted about things" I had my feelings hurt
> and  was unable to take things lightly by that point.  You hurt my
> feelings because even the way we left things last night (that is, the
> conversation left unfinished) I still called you after work and wanted
> to find out if I could pick you up some dinner.  I still thought of
> you.  So excuse my attitude or behavior but I was hurt and extrememly
> disappointed by the fact that you didn't even consider calling or
> texting me to let me know that you made dinner arrangements by going
> to Auntie Georgie's for dinner without me.  In turn it puts me under
> the impression that you didn't think of me.  You didn't consider
> getting or preparing food for us.  Instead you chose to feed yourself,
> as if I am not a part of this relationship.  I know I don't ask of you to feed me but it would be really nice if you took the initiative and thought about feeding me too.   Especially in a time like this, love should
> overshadow our anger.  Love is action and your action didn't depict
> love.  Just because we had an argument last night doesn't mean that we
> should treat each other any differently.  My feelings were hurt and in
> turn made me behave the way I did.  Not to mention, I didn't eat all
> day since breakfast and had a really busy day.  So it just really put
> a damper on things and in turn disappointment.
>
> I appreciate the fact that you texted me afterwards, but I was driving
> and I was uable to text back.  Not to mention, I didn't know how to
> get to Auntie Georgie's house.  If you really wanted me to be there, a
> personal phone call would have been really nice and perhaps directions
> to her house.  Even a sincere apology or an appreciation for me
> thinking of you for dinner would have meant a lot to me.  I know you
> said that you were sorry, but it was a pretty lousy way of saying your
> sorry.  ANd I know that you would not accept that apology from me.  I
> know that under the circumstance since last night and then my phone
> call made things seem like I was having a problem with you, it still
> would have been nice to have a conversation to touch base so that it
> wouldn't be so awkward to meet you at Auntie Georgie's house.
>
> Again, these are my feelings and I thought I should share them with
> you.  I hope you understand why I decided not to meet you at Auntie
> Georgie's house.
>
> I don't know what your thoughts regarding what I mentioned above, but
> I hope that I get a response from you and I hope that we can work out
> our simplest problems.  THat is me hearing you out and you hearing me
> out.  I just hope that we can become better at making decisions and
> the way we react to one another.  Making choices that is in the best
> interest for our relationship.
>
> I know that I will always do my best in our relationship and if there
> was anything that I do to hurt your feelings, I would want to rectify
> it and ensure that I don't make the same mistakes.  And especially to
> make sure your feelings are being met and satisfied by me.
>
> --
> Warm Regards,
>
> Buu
> http://www.sensenailspa.blogspot.com/

His 1st home; our 1st home together

Scheduled a tour with Redfin to view 6 homes on April 15th at 10am.
The very first house we viewed, we asked to go back to view the home
after the tour because we instantly fell in love with the house. Not
to mention, the house had only been on the market for less than 10
days and felt that this property was gonna sell fast. It was offered
at $265k and sits on under 10,000 sq. ft. of land! When we went back
to the home, one of the home owners was home. We quickly checked to
see where the washer and dryer was because we couldn't remember where
it was located. Then she asked if we had any question for her and so
we did. We noticed earlier that there was a mole issue in the back
yard and I asked about the previous owners and a brief history of the
property. She said that her and her husband have owned the house for
just a few years and bought it from a couple that goes to their
church. The current owners did quite a bit of remodeling.. They
completely updated the kitchen, painted the inside of the house, added
the flower box on the window, added the french door to the patio. As
far as the surround system and the central vacuum the previous owners
had done that.

In the midst of the tour, Topher had already made a phone call to Lisa
to find out the scoop on the house we liked. So we were already ahead
of the game. After we were all done with the tour, Topher had Lisa
write up an offer at full price and to include $5k of the closing
costs. By this time it was lunch time and we went to visit his
grandma as well as Uncle Norman and Auntie Perla. While we were
there, we couldln't help but show the whole family the house we liked.
At the same time, Topher and Lisa were already working on the deal.
Lisa had us meet the listing agent to sign and submit the offer. By
8pm that night, they gladly accepted our offer! It's pending
inspection which is set for Thursday April 22, exactly 1 week we last
toured the home.

Yipppeeee! Topher's very first home and just in time for the tax
credit deadline which we would have to close or be under contract by
April 30th, 2010!! I believe it's a tax credit of $8k.

I'm so happy for Topher! Not just because it's his very first
property and the most expensive purchases he'll ever make in his life,
but because he has a place to truly call home. Not just a portion of
it or just one room out of the entire house, but the entire house
itself as well as the land! It's been about 10 years since he's been
away his true home, Los Angeles, and never really had a consistent
place to call home here in Seattle.

I'm really excited too because this will be the first time I'll be in
a house. It'll be a great growing time for me, for him, and
especially us. I love the fact there there are 5 bedrooms. Although
it is costly to furnish them, but I'm happy to have family or friends
from out of town to stay with us. Just in time before the family
reunion in August!

Here's to looking forward in building a cozy home together in our new
home! Hope we have many years of great memories beginning with this
home.

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April 22nd we had an appointment with the inspector.  Typically it takes 2-3 hours, but this inspector took 6 hours inspecting the house!  The appointment was at 11am, but he got there a little early and started inspecting the outside of the house around 10:15am.  He did an incredible and thorough job in helping us ensure that the house was in good condition.  Initially, Jim (the inspector), didn't think that the house was worth $265k.  I could tell by his facial reaction.  But after his long hours of inspecting the house, he thought it was in much better condition than he thought.  Phewww!

After the inspection was done, we went to the Old Cannery Furniture in Sumner to check out the couch Topher looked up on the Internet.  The night before we went to Mor Furniture and saw a very similar design couch that is also at the Old Cannery and wanted to make sure that we choose the right one.  And we decided that Mor Furniture was the one we liked and TOpher liked the color of that couch more than the one at Old Cannery because it was lighter.  THen we stopped by Ikea because I wanted to check out designs and potential accessories for the house.  ANd I found a small chandelier for $30 that I really liked and that could go in the bedroom. 

Looking up curtains for the house and what a task it is becoming!  Still looking and researching.  I haven't gotten measurements yet, but I thought it would be faster if I started looking now.

Text Messages 3.29-3.30.10

What sparked these series of text messages was because I had bought these facial masks at the Japanese store when I went shopping on Sunday (3.28.10).  And prior to that, I told Topher that I didn't have extra disposable income besides for the basic necessities like food. 
 
10:06 pm B: Don't be mad! I wont buy anything else now. I just want my skin to look good and glow for u. =) so u don't leave me. I promise...strictly basic necessities.
10:07 pm B: I love u very much!
10:21 pm T: U seem selfish. U say basic necessities but for some reason I believe u would buy it, get service if u want it. U tell me u don't have any extra cash when my topic was food.  U hardly if not ever offered to pay for our food out knowing that I'm about to put all of my money into this house.  Basically, you're just not being consistent.  If it's for our food, or even just for me, I would think u wouldn't make an excuse and say u don't have anything.  What are u working 6 days a week for?  And it's not like I've ever ask u for anything.  It would just be nice if u recognized what OUR situation is and not just yours, your brothers, your parents, and your business.  At this point, I almost just wish u didn't own any busienss and had your own deal and your own income.  I hope you understand my frustration.
10:41 pm B: What can I do to help?  Perhaps we should have some sort of financial structure so things are more balanced financially.  I'm sorry i am unable to come up with a lump sum of cash for the house.  I put my money in the glake home and other things that just completely depleted my sav.
10:43 pm T: My heart doesn't believe that u are selfish.  BUt sometimes u may not mean to, but u portray it.  I understand that y have to watch out for yourself, and for your family and busienss.  I just wished u portrayed watching out for me as much.  And knowing now that money is an issue then other ways.  All in all though, you're a great girl, and I love u very much.
10:47 pm B: THis will come up again and u'll be frustrated at me.  OI don't want u looking down upon me bcuz I didn't help u w/the down pmt.  What wld put u at ease for me to help or make things in ur mind balanced?
10:51 pm T:Down payment? Look. IT's not money that I"m looking for. Please know that. I myself am not having any trouble with money whatsoever. Just don't tell me things like "I don't have any expendable cashflow" or whatever it is that u said. I was talking about food. I would put my last dollar in to feed us.
     I can't come up with everything. I really don't have much suggestions. Just that it's time for u to be creative.
     I'm not asking for u to make drastic changes. JUst to start treating me like a MAN. YOur man. Cause that's how men like to feel.
11:10 pm B: HOw do i make u feel like a man? Just so i have an understanding of what u mean.
11:18 pm T: DUnno exactly. I'm not a woman.  I can tell you how I have felt though. Like u don't look out for me as much as u do others.
11:18 pm B: If $ isnt an issue reg d.p. then understood. So the issue is w/me not paying or offering to pay for food when we go out right? ANd that i don't look out for ur best interest? If I asked someone else that q, they wld prob think that I am very much so. More so than anyone. SO i want to understand how i don't bcuz i feel that i do and do my best to cater to u. THis is news to me so pls give me specific examples as to what im not doing to look out for ur interest.
11:23 pm T: THe issue is so because I see u paying for other things. THings for yourself or for your family. It makes me feel less important.
     My interests? I didn't say that. BUt if you believe that u are looking out for me as much if not more than others inculding your business then I should evaluate myself and what I'm thinking.
11:29 pm B: I'm sorry u feel that way.Perhaps u shd be w/me when i go to the grocer store more often so u can physically see that i'm buying stuff for u, us.
     I don't do that for my family. HOw about what are things that u appreciate me doing?
11:55 pm T:I appreciate when u do look out for me. WHen u ask me before all others. WHen u take initiative.
 1:01 am T: I appreciate it when u pack me food for work. It makes me very happy.
 1:03 am T: I'd much rather u make it though. It would make it even more special.
 1:08 am T: U know, u steer this relationship too. And I continue to see which way u want to steer it.
 1:13 am T: Alright then.
1:16 am B: Ok. THank u. And i continue to do it bcuz i love u and i know u love it when u get to eat food besides wk.
     And I appreciate it when u give me hugs and tons of kisses. It make me melt inside.
     I'm most grateful for u taking me to the PI and mtg ur family and experiencing the things u love there!
1:24 am T: U know you're just not listening. An I can't help but recognize this sense of animosity towards one another. As if the last straw has been drawn. I think it's best I continue and keep my mouth shut.
1:26 am B: I fell asleep for a bit a while ago. What am I doing now?

Roller coaster journey

3.29.10 - Says that I'm selfish and that I make him feel less important compared to "others" (namely my family) because I pay for them.  See "Text Messages 3.29 - 3.30.10" for more detailed story.  Kids, marriage, family, love, philosophy was all part of the 7 hour discussion.  And I cried so much then told him that I would make things easier by giving him space and moving out.
            + Text him in the afternoon to let him know that I wasn't going to move out and that I acted out based on my emotions at the moment.  Also that he drives me insane, but I also love him to death at the same time.  Also mentioned that earlier in our relationship, I wrote him a letter and told him that we should always do our best and because we deserve to be treated with love and respect.  Later that afternoon, I went to Trader Joe's and went grocery shopping.  When I got home, he was still sleeping (about 5pm) and I basically kissed him and told him that I was sorry and comforted him.

3.28.10 - didn't show appreciation for bringing him a strawberry julious while I was at the mall. He didn't want the same fish as I cooked two nights ago. Felt a bit of a disconnect from him emotionally and physically.
           + text him at 1:39 pm that I was going to the mall with Wen-mei. . He text back at 2:28 pm to take my time and that he would grab food and watch movies. Gave him a kiss to greet him and snuggled next to him and gave him several kisses on the lips. he cooked eggs and I cooked the spam. He gave me a kiss goodbye before he left for work.
3.26.10 - topher got frustated with me because I forgot to turn the heater off again. I was upset and he could clearly tell that I was. Then I gave him the silent treatment.

           + 10:23 pm on 3.27 I texted Topher to forgive me for my behavior (the silent treatment) and that we should treat each other the way we would want to be treated. He said sorry for his frustration.
Last week we had another miscommunication.  It was sparked from me stating a grammatical error.
3.25.10 - argument. money for food and how costly it is.  questioned whether I'm able to afford mortgage payment if I'm not able to pay for food.  told me to leave him alone and that he would cook us breakfast.  so i left.
           + told him thank you for cooking breakfast, but he did not respond.
3.24.10 - argument. brought up Topher going out last Friday and coming home extrememly intoxicated at 4am.  discussed imbalanced relationship.
           + asked why does he stay with me if I'm so difficult.  he said because he loves me.

Philippines 2010

February 22nd - March 15th

Not sure where to begin with our adventure to another country together!

We took Asiana Airlines and had a lay over at Incheon International Airport in Korea.  That flight was about 10 hours or less.  From there, it took us 4 hours to get to Manila.  Both flights were very pleasant because they served us great food and had a decent amount of movie selections for us to watch.  On our flight to Korea, we played Battle Ship and battled each other.  That was fun!  

Once we landed and retrieved our luggages, Uncle Norman and his brother-in-law came picked us up.  From there we went straight to his condominium in Makati which was not too far away from the airport.  Maybe 15-20 minutes.  As we drove and pulled away from the airport, it almost felt like LA for a moment (as far as the scenery) because of the palm trees.  But once we get on to the roads, it's a different story.  Tricycles, jeepneys, scooters and small cars occupied the road.  I have never seen a jeepney before so that was interesting as well as seeing 3 people on a scooter too!  After our luggages have been brought upstairs, me, Topher, and Uncle Norman went downstairs and ate at Andock's.  By that time it was Tuesday night around 11:30pm.  So our choices were limited.  

The next day, Auntie Pearla, Uncle Norman and Tophuu went to Market! Market! for lunch and explored one of their many malls there.

Topher's mom arrived, I think 1 or 2 nights after we did.  She travelled with 2 of Topher's dad's co-workers, Mary and Susy.  Uncle Norman and Auntie Pearla's condo only has 2 bedrooms but had these convenient sleeping sofas to accommodate all of our sleeping arrangements.  

Topher's dad has been in Gapan, which was about 2-3 hours away from Makati.  Topher's cousin came from Gapan to pick up our luggages so that they can accomodate everyone in the car the next day to transport us from Makati to Gapan.  

We stayed in Gapan for a little less than a week.  At this time, there were many other people that are also staying at the house from the States.  There were all there for a family reunion as well as celebrating Topher's dad's 65th birthday.  There were 2 days of partying and tons of great food!    

Moving out of Greenlake

We moved all of the big items of the house as well as other items we didn't need right away to storage on February 11, 2010.  

The night before we slept early and Topher basically didn't get up.  For this reason, we woke up pretty early on Feb. 11th around 6am.  We started the morning eating breakfast at Pete's Egg Nest and then went back to the house and started getting things ready to move.  While we were moving, Topher was getting frustrated and stressed out because it was just the two of us and we didn't have any help.  My brothers weren't able to help out until later that afternoon.  

After we got the rest of the items into boxes and took the bed apart, we went to the Uhaul place and rented a truck.  As soon as we picked up the Uhaul truck, Topher drove over to Home Depot to pick up a couple of Mexican workers to help us out with the move.  Boy was it sooo worth it.  His mood changed as soon as they were in the house hauling all the boxes and heavy items like the washer and dryer from the 3rd floor and couches.

Once everything was loaded to the storage in South Seattle at Public Storage, we still stayed in the Greenlake property for another week.  We didn't officially move out until Thursday, Feb. 18th.  That was the first night we stayed at Justin and Jen's place in the Renton Highlands area.  Transition has been strange because a majority of our stuff was in storage and we had to select which items to bring with us while we live at Justin's temporarily.  Not to mention, we also had to pack for the Philippines trip (February 22nd)!  

There wasn't a flow nor any organization established yet.  Waking up in the mornings were a bit scattered since some things were in suitcases or in another room.  It was like a scavenger hunt.  We were far from establishing any organization with our stuff since we were leaving out of the country in just less than a few days!  We figured we would take care of that when we return from our trip.    

Music, pics...

A couple days ago I downloaded picasa to create an online photo site.
When I opened it up, it began pulling all of Topher's pictures,
videos, and music. I thought it was like costco's photo site or
shutterfly where you select the pictures you want to be uploaded.
Instead it pulled all his stuff! For this reason, I began to delete
all the folders in picasa. Not knowing that it deleted it from his
hard drive. This wasn't discovered until last night when he went to
play his music on Itunes and it was unable to locate his songs.

I told him what I did and speculated that it was from me deleting the
folders from picasa. He was so upset with me and made it clear to
never download anything without his consent or knowledge of it. I was
very apologetic and promised that I wouldn't download anything
anymore.

This happened right before he had to go to work and so he had very
little time to try and restore the content that was deleted.

This was so distressful for him because of the years of downloading
the music as well as paying for it. Not to mention, the pictures he
had taken in the past before I came into the picture, and any videos
from the past are gone.

He understands that I didn't deliberately do this and it was purely an
accident. And I understand that this is a burden and intrusive to have
removed his personal stuff and his past items. For this reason, it
causes him to be disappointed and upset with me.

Given the surprise distress I caused him he chose to smoke to aleviate
the stress while at work. I will never be able to relate to that
choice because I'm a non smoker but only thing I can do is to try to
put myself in his shoes and supprt and understand. He's bright and he
is fully aware of the consequences of smoking. Only he has the power
and control to quit. I just have to remember that he knows how i feel
about smoking and that he knows how bad it is to his health and that
it's his choice to smoke knowing that it can lead to lung cancer.
Hopefuly I can instill confidence and faith in him that he is capable
of quitting 100%.

He is working on restoring what I had removed and I'm hoping that it
all, at least his music is fully restored. I feel awful and want to
try and help but he told me that he would handle it. So I shall step
back.

Our goals 2010

Jan 27-29 - Start moving content out of the house.  Get storage.

Feb 1 - Move out of Greenlake and temporarily into Justin's home.

Feb 5 - 1 year, 1st date anniversary

Feb 22 - Mar 15 - Philippines trip

Apr - Close and move into our new home

July - Las Vegas Show

Aug - Cortez family reunion

Topher's dirty thirty

Topher's 30th birthday celebration was a huge success and not only did we have a great time, but also our guests had a blast. 

On January 5, 2010; I was the first to call him and wished him a happy 30th birthday.  I set my alarm 2 minutes before midnight and made sure to stay up so I could call him.  I had to call him since he was working at the time, but got the night off for his birthday.  Since I took the day off on his birthday, I slept in with him that morning before I started doing errands.  That afternoon, I had booked massages at Elements massage at 4pm and reservations at John Howie Steakhouse in Bellevue at the Bravern at 8pm. 

When he got home from work about 8am that morning of his birthday, I mentioned that I booked an 80-minute massage for us.  He wasn't too happy about that because he felt that it was way too long and I argued that it wasn't.  But because it was his birthday, I quickly obliged and e-mailed Elements to notify them to change it to a 55-minute massage instead.  It was funny because after we received our 55-minute massages, he said that he could've gone longer!  This was his first massage besides the one he got in the Philippines.  Although, he still raves about the massage there. 

I believe that what made his birthday most memorable was his birthday dinner at John Howie's as well as his birthday gift; the movado watch.  Even till this day, 12 days into his 30's he cannot stop talking about the steak he ate there!  Even I am talking about it with clients.  It was definitely the night where I was enlightened about steaks.  It was definitely the best steaks we both had.  Topher had the 4oz American Wagyu filet & 4oz Japanese Wagyu filet and I had the American Wagyu New York strip.  We also ended up ordering a dozen of the half shell kusshi oysters too.  Oh my gosh!  Steaks and oysters were amazingly delicious.  No sauce nor garnishment was needed for the steaks because the steaks were that good.  However, the minuet that came with the oysters made an awesome pair!  What made it all worth the money and the decision of eating there was Topher's appreciation for beef.  I didn't even know what Kobe or Wagyu beef was and the significance of an aged steak until that night.  Right before we entered the restaurant, he noticed that they served kobe beef and was impressed already.  But his reaction and his great appreciation for good steaks truly made it a pleasant and wonderful dinner.  It definetly made it the best experience.  We both have been to top notch steakhouses such as The Metropolitan Grill, El Gaucho, Canlis, Ruth's Chris, and Morton's but John Howie's is rated high on our list.

Because the reservations were booked using Open Table, I was able to notate that I wanted the best seating with a good view as well as celebrating a birthday.  For this reason, we got a table by the window overlooking I-405 and a complimentary dessert with a candle!   
So the celebration didn't end that night.  I found a 2-story penthouse in Belltown to rent out for his friend's and family celebration.  That week, Topher sent off the money via paypal and received the codes and information confirming our stay at the penthouse.  We rented it for 2 nights, January 8-10.  We also had the weekend off.  As this planning was going on, I was in distress because Hitomi was going out of town for the weekend and I wouldn't have anybody to work.  It all worked out because she decided to cancel her flight and I was able to spend the entire weekend with him in preparing for the party.
On January 8th, we already packed so it was a matter of getting up and getting last minute items.  Since Topher didn't pick out his outfit, we went downtown and shopped.  He was able to get a majority of his outfit at Express and his shoes at Aldo's.  Although he really wanted to find a white vest, we were unsuccessful in finding one.  Almost forgot to mention that I themed the party black and/or white attire.  By the time we were just about done, the rain started pouring as we were on our way to check in at the penthouse.  It was pretty easy to find since it was right in Belltown and on 1st avenue between Wall and Battery street.  Once we got in, we checked the place out and placed our luggage in the bedroom.  We were there for no more than 20 minutes and then left to go to Costco.  It was still pouring down rain!  THis is what we bought at Costco for the party:
  • Grapes and salami for the cheese and crackers
  • Smoked salmon
  • Mozzarella sticks
  • a case of corona
  • 3 cases of water
  • Spicy chicken wings
  • Organic tortilla chips and salsa and beans
  • Chocolate cake
  • plastic silverware

The total was about $170!  Not bad for feeding approximately 60 people.  After shopping at Costco, we had a quick bite to eat there and had a slice of pizza and each of us had our own hot dog.  He even bought me a churro!  Once we finished, we headed back to the penthouse to unload.  We had maybe 20 minutes to unwind then had to leave again to pick Tina and Jim up at the airport.  Topher wanted to trick them by telling them that we couldn't get the penthouse and that the penthouse was where we live.  It worked for a minute and Tina was confused for a minute.

They arrived at about 8pm and hung out at the pad for a couple of hours.  Robert and my cousin from Philly, Hung, came over so we could all walk to Umi Sake House.  It was a short 2 block walk there from the penthouse!  Tina tried to pay, but the waiter said that somebody already paid for the dinner and we were all perplexed as to who paid because everyone said that they didn't pay.  We found out that it was Hung! 

 

2010

1.01 - shari's restaurant after going to Freemont Studio's hosted by DList Magazine.

1.05 - couple's massage at element's massage; dinner at john howie steakhouse.

1.07 - breakfast at pete's eggnest; dinner with hung and robert at bcd korean restaurant

1.08 - breakfast at Portidge Bay, dinner at umi sake house with tina, jim, hung, robert. check in @ penthouse. tina and jim arrives from LA. went to costco and pacific place mall. got a trim from casey.

1.09 - brunch at macrina's cafe and bakery. party at 6pm @ penthouse and went to venom.

1.10 - checked out @ penthouse. redmill burgers with tina and jim. dinner at elliot's oyster house on the pier.

1.14 - Avatar at the Pacific Science Center's IMAX theater in 3D.

1.15 - Toulouse Petit restaurant for happy hour on Queen Anne