cheers

My monthly wine tasting ended up at District last night. I was all ready to scope out the men, except there were only two Asian guys the whole night outside of my three guy friends. Is Mission Bay the new Marina?!

Was explaining to my friend how this time around, I am going to go up to interesting men and talk to them. In the middle of that speech, the first Asian guy finished his drink and left. doh.

By the time M arrived, I was buzzed enough, and we tried to approach Asian guy number two. He appeared to be picking up a white chick, unsuccessfully. Felt bad because some how he went from standing behind her to getting her seat, and she was trying to leave. M & I went for a closer look, and I feel bad for saying this, but we dismissed him b/c we were not impressed by the woman.

Well, I had fun hanging out with my friends. It was a good group, 7 of us. The wine was excellent, and the food was better than most wine places. Just don't know if I like the crowd. I must have turned into one of these snobs. Must be diverse to impress me??

body, mind, spirit

Had my second private salsa lesson, and it was even better than the first. A different instructor, and we danced for a whole hour.

Instructional dancing is so unfamiliar. What? The guy is going to tell me what to do?! The first few times in open sessions were frustrating. Even the group lessons were discouraging.

Then, my friend A suggested private lessons. He has been dancing at studios for a couple of years and love it. He was right.

It's all about slowing everything down and watching for the signals.

Learning salsa got me to think about how I behave in life. I am so intuitive that I don't give much thought to the rules. Yet, knowing the rules (the dance moves) gives me more options in responding to the unexpected (the partner's signals). Only by easily conquering the everyday obstacles will I be able to focus on what's truly important - spiritual growth.

This next phase of life is all about learning the rules and arming myself with even more expertise in many areas...

saying goodbye to my baby

1998 BMW Z3 Manual-Great Condition with only 70k miles

Always garaged. Rarely driven in the rain. It is in great condition, with regular 3K oil change and all recommended services. Services were done by Auto Repair Center, Noe Valley Auto and Advanced Auto Repair, all in the City. The past year services included all new tires, 60K service.

This is a 4-cylinder car which gets about 27 miles per gallon. Handles perfectly. It comes with all the extras: alarm, heated seats, chrome upgrade package, mesh wind blocker, CD changer and premium speakers. I'll also include the converter to play music with any mp3 player/iPod.

Other specs:
* Model year 1998
* 1.9 4-cylinder engine
* 70k miles
* 5-speed manual transmission
* Clean title
* Clean carfax
* No accidents

the things I am learning

“Volatile Organic Compounds” is defined as any chemical compound based on carbon chains or rings (and also containing hydrogen) with vapor pressure greater than 2mm of mercury (0.27 kPa) at 25° C, including without limitation industrial solvents, fuel oxygenates, by-products produced by chlorination of water treatment, and components of petroleum fuels, hydraulic fluids, paint thinners and dry cleaning agents. Volatile Organic Compounds specifically includes without limitation perchloroethylene (also commonly referred to as perchloroethene, tetrachloroethylene, tetrachloroethene, “PERC” or “PCE”), trichloroethylene (also commonly referred to as trichloroethene or “TCE”), trichloroethane (also commonly referred to as “TCA”) and vinyl chloride.

Slowly, I am being changed by work, and I welcome it. Just as all the relationships in my life has directed me to who I am meant to be, my professional life has always shaped me. Am excited about what's next. Second-round of interview coming up!