Midday break. Love my new life.

My macarons came in the loveliest lavender box. Real employment is much better than funemployment. Ate all 5 on the way back and didn't get a chance to take a pic. Salted caramel was amazing. 

Invisalign, Tray 3

I put on my new tray at night and slept through much of the soreness. I wore the tray on as much as possible the first week, so this week hasn't been so bad.

I started to work out a little planned laziness system with the trays. During the first week, I'll be super careful and brush as much as I can. Then toward the end of the second week, I'll be a little more lax and just rinse in between beverages, since I know I'll have a new tray soon. I also keep my meals to a minimum during the first week of the new tray, because it is annoyingly sore every time I remove them. The longer I wear them, the easier the second week will be.

I forgot my hygiene bag for the first time yesterday. I bought a new kit and am keeping that in my office. Not brushing isn't really an option, since I am extremely worried that my mouth will smell bad. I also kind of miss chewing gum. These are my observations thus far. 

Who needs a sticky pic photo booth when I have this app

626 Night Market

It was a disaster. I went last weekend, along with all the Asian-Ams in the SoCal area. There wasn't that much food, just a corner with a couple of vendors. Most of the vendors were various community organizations and product marketing teams. I was expecting a huge food fest, like maybe the Tofu Festival or Curry Festival. There was not enough space, not enough food. I didn't even eat there. 

Invisalign, tray 2

I had my teeth trimmed this morning. It didn't hurt at all, not even a little pressure. My dentist used a high speed tool and what looked like a metal file. The file slipped in between my teeth maybe twice. I can't even tell the difference. My teeth don't look very different, so I won't bother taking a picture until the next couple of trays. I got trays 2 and 3 this week. I have tray 2 on right now, and my teeth are a little bit sore, but not as bad as last time. I haven't tried to eat anything hard.

Asian Night Market is tonight! I am going, but these new trays are going to make it hard to eat. =(

lucky lucky

My mom told me to go to the temple, because the gods are watching out for me.

I almost believe her.

On Wednesday, I was given a little over 24 hours to oppose an MSJ. (That's legalese for big effing project.) I swore up and down that I would quit my job. My office bff and my assistant both told me to stay.

Wednesday evening, I interviewed with the partners of a boutique firm in downtown LA.

Thursday, I went to work after sleeping for 4 hours, finished up the MSJ, and got ready for filing. I sat under my assistant's desk and told him I wanted to just walk out the door and never come back.

I came back to my office and saw a missed call. I called back immediately. One of the partners at the boutique said, "We'd love to have you join us." My heart raced. "Yes, I'd love to come," I said calmly.

More money. Better firm. Closer to home.

Thank the gods.