BTW, I purchased myself a ton loads of new earrings today!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Celeb: Davis Buster
Guess who visited me at my workplace today? Charger footballer David Buster. Funny thing was I was talking to him and had no idea he was somebody special until Joel personally called me on my phone to clue me in. 
BTW, I purchased myself a ton loads of new earrings today!
BTW, I purchased myself a ton loads of new earrings today!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Lizzie reporting to work.....3 hours late!
I'm such a terrible terrible worker! I've really outdone myself today. I totally overslept way over and showed up to work 3 hours late! This weekend sucks. I was on Overtime yesterday already too with a 10 hour workday! So much to do and yet still more piles of paperwork to go through!!!!!!
Here's a pic from March 29th at the San Diego Airport with my sister. We were seeing my parents off to Vietnam!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Economic Recession 2009
This recession makes everyone (no matter what industry you work in) worried. You don't know waking up the next day that yesterday was your last day at work...
Does love for someone change or does he love less
Is there a difference in loving someone less and when you have different views towards someone that sways your love for them?
First Severe Cold of 2009
It so inconveniently happened on my day off that I became severely sick with flu-like symptons late last nite. Mother must have passed it onto me..or maybe it was from Matt.... :(
Friday, February 6, 2009
Passion Can Drive Your Career
Passion Can Drive Your Career
By John Rossheim, Monster Senior Contributing Writer
Whether it last happened today or 20 years ago, most of us have been hit with that pit-of-the-stomach, Monday-morning moment of questioning: Why do I work here? Is this all there is?
What's missing for many American workers is passion, a positive emotional connection to our work -- often our most energy-consuming pursuit. The good news is that with introspection, planning, action and support, you can redirect your career to incorporate what truly excites and invigorates you.
Passion Drives the Most Successful Careers
In the context of work, passion is more than a best-seller buzzword, according to Sally Hogshead, author of Radical Careering. "The word ‘passion' has a cheesy connotation, but you have to see it as a nonnegotiable element of your career success," she says. "In fact, if you're going to be your most successful, you have to be passionate."
To put the drive back into your career, you first must get back in touch with what energizes you. "Look back over the course of your life -- even back to when you were 12 years old -- and seek patterns in what you like about what you've done," says Lawler Kang, author of Passion at Work. "Try to come up with a high-level passion, even a mission. Then ask, ‘Does this job meet my personal mission?' whatever that mission is."
Your passion may take many forms: working with people, grappling with an organizational puzzle, telling stories or building that better mousetrap. It's wise to come up with more than one endeavor that energizes you, because some passions don't lend themselves easily to a career.
Put Passion into Your Work
Don't make the mistake of assuming that any work activity that touches on your passion will automatically gratify you. "Even if you're interested in golf, it's unlikely you'll stay interested in working in a golf store and selling equipment," says Julie Jansen, author of I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This.
Suppose you've got the talent and decide you want to be a golf pro. For a successful candidacy, you need to lay out a plan that will help you put all the pieces together. "You've got to get some substantial stuff on your resume -- fill in the blanks, repackage yourself, get training," says Jansen. A reality check with professionals in your target occupation is key.
Inject Passion into Your Job Opportunistically
Of course, many of us don't have the time and money to undertake a total career change. Big changes typically come with big expenses. But some professionals develop creative ways to infuse their careers with a passion that has been a long-term avocation.
"A client of mine, an account executive at a global ad agency, is passionate about health," says William Arruda, a consultant with Reach Communications Consulting. "So she came up with several ways to inject her passion into the daily grind." The account executive worked with the on-site cafeteria to design healthful menus, led after-work yoga and kickboxing courses and gained a healthcare company as a client.
That's one way to serve up a career with a side of passion.
http://career-advice.monster.com/in-the-office/Work-Life-Balance/Passion-Can-Drive-Your-Career/article.aspx Feb 6,2009
By John Rossheim, Monster Senior Contributing Writer
Whether it last happened today or 20 years ago, most of us have been hit with that pit-of-the-stomach, Monday-morning moment of questioning: Why do I work here? Is this all there is?
What's missing for many American workers is passion, a positive emotional connection to our work -- often our most energy-consuming pursuit. The good news is that with introspection, planning, action and support, you can redirect your career to incorporate what truly excites and invigorates you.
Passion Drives the Most Successful Careers
In the context of work, passion is more than a best-seller buzzword, according to Sally Hogshead, author of Radical Careering. "The word ‘passion' has a cheesy connotation, but you have to see it as a nonnegotiable element of your career success," she says. "In fact, if you're going to be your most successful, you have to be passionate."
To put the drive back into your career, you first must get back in touch with what energizes you. "Look back over the course of your life -- even back to when you were 12 years old -- and seek patterns in what you like about what you've done," says Lawler Kang, author of Passion at Work. "Try to come up with a high-level passion, even a mission. Then ask, ‘Does this job meet my personal mission?' whatever that mission is."
Your passion may take many forms: working with people, grappling with an organizational puzzle, telling stories or building that better mousetrap. It's wise to come up with more than one endeavor that energizes you, because some passions don't lend themselves easily to a career.
Put Passion into Your Work
Don't make the mistake of assuming that any work activity that touches on your passion will automatically gratify you. "Even if you're interested in golf, it's unlikely you'll stay interested in working in a golf store and selling equipment," says Julie Jansen, author of I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This.
Suppose you've got the talent and decide you want to be a golf pro. For a successful candidacy, you need to lay out a plan that will help you put all the pieces together. "You've got to get some substantial stuff on your resume -- fill in the blanks, repackage yourself, get training," says Jansen. A reality check with professionals in your target occupation is key.
Inject Passion into Your Job Opportunistically
Of course, many of us don't have the time and money to undertake a total career change. Big changes typically come with big expenses. But some professionals develop creative ways to infuse their careers with a passion that has been a long-term avocation.
"A client of mine, an account executive at a global ad agency, is passionate about health," says William Arruda, a consultant with Reach Communications Consulting. "So she came up with several ways to inject her passion into the daily grind." The account executive worked with the on-site cafeteria to design healthful menus, led after-work yoga and kickboxing courses and gained a healthcare company as a client.
That's one way to serve up a career with a side of passion.
http://career-advice.monster.com/in-the-office/Work-Life-Balance/Passion-Can-Drive-Your-Career/article.aspx Feb 6,2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Dinner with--42 Albie Crew!
Robin & me....can you tell I'm a lil' buzzed?!?
Sue Ann and myself trying to avoid the Patron shot!
This is probably the best thing I needed last nite! A xmas dinner/reunion. All thanks to Robin! Soo much fun and "buzzed"! hehe
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Albie Target Marketing
So as many know, in addition to speaking English I am also fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese....
I was just surfing the net and guess what I found? I don't think I've ever seen this on my work website but did my store director put "speaks vietnamese" in here? The only vietnamese speakers would be myself and the Pharmacist. Just a tad bit interesting.......
I was just surfing the net and guess what I found? I don't think I've ever seen this on my work website but did my store director put "speaks vietnamese" in here? The only vietnamese speakers would be myself and the Pharmacist. Just a tad bit interesting.......
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Finally, 4 days after LanVin's due date, he finally popped out! And boy, during midnite hours, too! This is the text I got from Cau Do on my cell in my wee morning sleep!
This is Brad with his baby brother Blake.
This is Brad with his baby brother Blake. Can you tell how proud he is to have the new title of "big brother?"
This probably means nothing to the viewer but I found some humor in this picture. This was taken at the Sharp Hospital when she was in for a eye laser treatment for glaucoma. She was really nervous when the nurse called her inside the patient room...only to be sent back out to the waiting room with this sticker slapped on her forehead! 
These pictures can be un...when you're like ...wth happened here? when people don't know what's going on behind them...just be glad folks I don't embarass you too much!
This probably means nothing to the viewer but I found some humor in this picture. This was taken at the Sharp Hospital when she was in for a eye laser treatment for glaucoma. She was really nervous when the nurse called her inside the patient room...only to be sent back out to the waiting room with this sticker slapped on her forehead! 
These pictures can be un...when you're like ...wth happened here? when people don't know what's going on behind them...just be glad folks I don't embarass you too much!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Welcome Baby Blake Ethan Le
November 14, 2008
Now all we're waiting for is Cau Do's Baby Lan Vinh to arrive in a few weeks!
Friday, November 7, 2008
Day after Flu Shot
I woke up this morning late and feeling sick. I hate it the day after I get my flu shot.
anyways, for lunch today, I went to --42 to pick up some NAO packets and planned to lunch with Febe. But as usual at this new place, I got out late. Luckily, I was able to arrive before SueAnn had left for the day. Chatted a bit with her and Robin and John. It's always good to surround yourself with people who are positive and appreciates having you around! :D
anyways, for lunch today, I went to --42 to pick up some NAO packets and planned to lunch with Febe. But as usual at this new place, I got out late. Luckily, I was able to arrive before SueAnn had left for the day. Chatted a bit with her and Robin and John. It's always good to surround yourself with people who are positive and appreciates having you around! :D
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Bday 2008
For my 2008 Bday, I spent it with my fave peeps. Dinner at Elephant Bar...and National Cabrillo Monument. It was such a gorgeous day at National Cabrillo Monument. Thanks to Destin for his near cliff death escapade! Thanks to my indoor sister for not complaining about the outdoors environment. Thanks to Tiff for those fun uphill strides to the lighthouse. Thanks to Brit for loving every new discovery. Fun coastal ride up and down the coastline. 
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