More Candy!: February 2005

My Last Night/Early Morning

After months of waiting, the big day has finally arrived. It's hard to believe that in 11 hours I'll be boarding a plane, and in another 11 hours I'll be in Japan. Those who know me best know that this has been a dream of mine for sometime now, and that traveling has always been one of my passions. Yet, the reality of the situation has set in along with a little bit of fear. Can I really live by myself in another country for a whole year? I have always considered myself an independent person, but I suppose that I've never really been tested on how much of that quality I actually possess. Even in college I had roommates, and my family was only a short drive away. Lately I have been spoiled by having all my friends close at hand, and best of all I got to see my wonderful boyfriend every weekend. So why leave?

My life is pretty comfortable and I could probably go on doing what I've been doing until I head off to graduate school. However, there has always been something inside me that craves adventure and to experience new things. This side of me has been in constant conflict with the other side of me that is lazy, and loves routine and stability. For most of my life the lazy side has won out, but I guess this is my chance to be brave. This is my chance to do something truly independent, something truly for myself. I was told that you're not a (wo)man until you live by yourself, so this is my opportunity. I don't believe this will change the direction of my life, but I think it will make it more full and interesting. Wish me luck on my first real adventure!

Farewell Party

Last Saturday I got to say goodbye to many of my friends in the beautiful city of San Francisco. My friend, Andy (aka Big Daddy), planned the whole event, but we ended up not going to any of the places he chose (thanks for all the hard work, Andy)! We started out with a fabulous dinner at Figaro restaurant, and then moved on to a nearby bar. Megha just found out that she had gotten into USC Medical School so we decided to celebrate with a red drink and settled on the Red headed Slut. Later we walked to the the Rosewood Club for some more drinks and lots of dancing. Now, for those who know me well, especially when drinking, you know that there is always a theme for the night. Sometimes it's shushing people, other times it's pointing. Well, that fateful night revealed my love of doing "the robot." Yes, for some reason I thought it would be really fun to dance like a robot, and unfortunately Andy had his camera in hand.

All in all it was a great night out, and I will miss my wonderful friends dearly. Thank you all so much for coming out to celebrate with me. Here are some fun pictures of the night: