It's October.

Right now, I'm extremely obsessed with fashion more than any other time of the year. I guess it's just Paris's influence.

Oh Hair, Grow Longer, Quick!

Autumn Winter 2009-2010 campaign of Mulberry

I know which style of hair I want next. Can't wait!

Keep me up, Autumn!

I've come to realization that it's not always the best thing to be different and unique. I was called a "manwhore," "homosexual with schoolboy shorts and man purse," etc. However, I don't give a damn. That's my style and that's how I like it. Yeah, I like it strange. So what? At least I get the attentions ;-)

To be on time for Fall and Winter 2009-2010, I'm going shopping today to style up myself. It has been a while since I last bought a coat (I think 4 months?).

Recently I encountered David Elfin and Helmut Lang and guess what? I fell in love. Luckily, I just found 100-dollar bill out of my "man purse" last night out of nowhere. But that's not enough (yes, I'm greedy like that). I seriously need a job. Seriously.

Talk about seriously, my fashionista Jennifer H.H. and her friends just launched a preview for her weblogsite. If you're interested in fashion, music, pop culture and graphic design (or just designs in general), then it's definitely for you. As the tag-line says, "Dreamers, Believers, and Wannabes." More information on [www.SRSLY-online.com].

Mon cheri.

Il est trop difficile quand tu veux l'amour. Les gens le pensent qu' il est merveilleux. Ils sont raisons. Mais ils ne savent pas qu'il est aussi triste et dangereux.

Je ne sais pas pourquoi j'ecris ces phrases cette nuite. Je veux quelqu'un que je peux appeler "mon cheri." Je veux l'amour, maintenant, au New York.

We The People [FW-2010]

I love.

NYU, CCA and... Hawaii?

Just wait. I didn't make up my mind for the D.Arch. yet.

Genius

I am currently looking at architectural projects for inspirations for my upcoming projects. As I'm browsing around blogs and websites, Mozart is filling my head with his ingenuity. Incredible. Miracle. Marvelous. Magical. Whatever the word is, my jaw is still dropping from amazement.

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I think too much.

New York [Day 7]

Depression. Depression. Depression.

But then came the English class. It brightened up my day.

Pleasant surprises:

The teacher was bubbly throughout the whole period, unlike the Engineer teachers.

A 14-year-old kid in our class. Oui, he skipped three grades.

The black guy sitting behind me is actually nice!

And last but not least, I found a good friend here in NYC.

I'm excited for Fashion Week Night's Out tomorrow. See you there Coco.

Architecture, Architect, Architecture.

Source @ archdaily.com

This is what I want to do. This is the best thing in the world that I've discovered. This is my life. Architecture kills me.

New York [Day 5]

This afternoon, I took a walk around Brooklyn, especially to look for Barclay - a store for school supplies. This store is located under the first floor -- yes, the basement it is. To my surprise, it was such a small store that people could hardly move around. The supplies were not as I expected but the price was reasonable. The only thing that stood out to me the most was that the people there were incredibly nice. And I think that's it. While walking back, I contemplate about the contrast that I've never thought of before: the differences between New York and California. I also learned how to be more cautious.

Edit: Last night, I heard great news from my cousin: my uncle/her father officially became a hero. Seriously. While at Half Moon Bay, her dad was able to save two drowning girls and made it safely to land; he could barely swim. That made me really happy and proud of my family.

The story is long but that's all you need to know. For now, get inspired and go do something.

New York [Day 3]

It's currently 3:37pm over here. It can't be the exact time since clocks can't all be exactly the same. I know it's unecessary to know the time but I would like to make it an indication. For what? For this:
I call today an inspiring day. I've been reading Millie Tran's blog (fittingly.net if you are interested) and I've encountered a numerous number of blogs of inspirational subjects due to my interests. As I said in a few earlier blogs, sometimes inspiring things can make you envious. And that's entirely true in this case. My mind was fully filled with subjects that I've thought would never come across in this little mind of mine. Envy started to kick in and I started to plan my life down in the moleskine.
New York might be tough and this city might be embracing me, but I'm not ready for her yet. At least I don't think so. I need more time. More time to get myself prepared and more time to repair myself. Or maybe it's just that I'm Asian and I want to be successful. Or not?
I don't know the answer but all I know that I'll make the best out of this 1/2 school year in NYC and once I'm back in SJC, the city better be ready for me. I am inspired.

HERO

Yeah, I wish there was a hero who would get back my $1,000 cash. Sweet Life.

These images are previews from HERO Magazine the Launch Issue. Enjoy.

Rough Fashion for Rough Time

V Magazine Issue 61 Supplement.

My experience from earlier in the day makes me think - It's not just the recession that's bringing everyone down, it's also all the bad things that happen that's making everyone sad. But let's look at the brighter side.

New York [Day 1]

My parents went home to CA and left me with $1,000 in cash. I was quite happy.

Being a careful person, I was planning on going to Wells Fargo on Broadway to deposit that big amount. But before that, I had to look around for Barnes&Noble. I walked exactly one time around Long Island University and when I ended up on Willoughby St, there were only a few people around. This one skinny Black guy came up.

"Give me everything in your bag!"

"Really?"

"Yeah, or else I'll punch your face!"

"Wait, really?"

"You want me to punch you in the face?"

"..."

Well, you know what happened next. My $1,000 in cash was gone but everything else was in place, even my face.

That's how the first day went.

Edit: Damn. I just realized how I can't shop anymore! I need money for books and now that the money is gone,... Damn!!!