herro...: January 2008

don't panic

i don't know why this is so funny to me. but it is...haha

when things start freaking out on your PC, hit the panic button.
hahaha.

then get a mac.

incompetence at kinko's

why does it take you so long to figure out what to do with my psd file mr. kinko's guy? why is it so hard to figure out how to create a sign that is 4 by 12 inches? why does it take you over an HOUR to do this?!!! why oh why??!!

last time i went i spent 2 hours. this time - after spending 30 minutes of him giving me excuses that he's running behind and doesn't have time to do my small signs - i ended up just learning how to do it myself in the self help station. it's not as good quality compared to the industrial strength laminating machine that they had but it saved me probably an hour of hassling with stupid kinko's guy. ugh.....

the trials and tribulations of a yogurt shop

we've operated for about a month and a half now. here are some of the things we've experienced.

hiring good people is hard. i always feel bad firing someone, but sometimes it just needs to be done because keeping the person is causing me so much trouble. sometimes people can have the best intentions and are honest and diligent, but as an employee, they just don't do things the right way and are too forgetful.

it's too easy to get caught up in the operational details and lose focus on the big picture. there are still many items that need to be completed for our transformation and there is never enough time in the day to attend to everything.

yogurt machines are complicated and tough to work with at first.

things always take longer than you think they will.

things always take longer than you think they will - that just needed to be repeated because its probably the most important.

in terms of our progress, there are many good things that have happened. we've had some really great hires that are turning out well for us. people are starting to recognize our tart flavor and will come in and immediately order tart or mango tart without even looking at the other flavors. They also immediately order a topping. slowly through word of mouth and some internet advertising people are hearing about us. lastly, i'm most thankful for my business partner. we work really well together and are normally on the same page with decision making.

as it stands right now, remodeling will have to pushed into feb because plans will not be completed in time. i wish that would happen faster...

stronger! daft punk

wikipedia and will power

these two things are not related. but right now i was chatting with irene and she said she was looking up fred astaire on wikipedia. made me wonder, who verifies information on wikipedia? i mean, i know it gets verified and i know citations need to be provided. however sometimes there are entries in which it says "citation needed". so who are these information verification people? and how do they get paid? i don't see any form of revenue from advertisements on the site.

will power, i need to get back on the wagon to work out again. since the shop, i've slacked off. mostly because during the day i forget to eat lunch and by the time elaine takes over the shop, i'm starving and don't have the energy to go gymming. sometimes i'd eat dinner with her and then i feel too full to go gymming. i really don't like to go gymming after i eat because i just don't feel that great and generally don't go all out and push myself on a full stomach. however i'm trying to do better. i gymmed friday and sat as well as today. cardio, abs and weights. want to get that rockin' bod by summertime. i don't know how all those celebs are able to get fit so quickly after childbirth. i mean, you gain so much weight! i wonder if i'd be able to get back to my original shape after a baby.

i'm also in need of will power right now to resist eating any more chocolate covered blueberries. mmmmmm blueberries. mmmmm blueberry cereal. my fav cereal is blueberry morning by post. mmmmm resist having a bowl of cereal right now. what's going on with me? i'm not pmsing so why am i craving foods? strangely enough i was craving swedish fish candy earlier today because i was talking to elaine about it.

hunny is bumping up the studying for part 2 of his certification exam and is studying at least 4 hours every day now. i have never had the will power that he has and would normally just freak out and cram the month beforehand. it's a quality i really admire in him, his super strong will power.

a little cuteness for you

caution, cute overload

grizzly chung after i gave him a bath

Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books

Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books

my lovely nephew lucas! he loves his grandpa

Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books

ring in the new years at teddio's

finally got to check out teddio's new pad. i tried making my macaroni and cheese again but it's not very good when it's not nice and hot. this time i also added some truffle oil. twas good fun and the perfect place to party. diana and elaine also came out to join the party. a bunch of fellow bruins were there, people we have known for a long long time and are completely comfortable with. good times.