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San Francisco March 07

Wow four comments on my previous post. Best not get carried away and think I'm popular or something. Haven't written anything in awhile mainly because there hasn't been much excitement lately except for my visit back home to San Francisco. Hung out with my mom and dad, had lunch with family (it was great seeing how much my nephew Aaron and niece Katie have grown), and met up with old friends. Saw some of the Chinese furniture my parents want to ship up to me. Also went to my first wedding banquet - I've been to wedding banquets before with my parents, but this time it was my own friend getting married, not a family-friend.

Knew it was going to be a fun time when the bride and groom strutted into the hall to Lil' Jon blasting - goin' OKAAAY LET'S GOOOO! The bride and groom were Filipino - TONS of family. Half of Daly City attended. Amusing to see so many old and young people dance; I was told by my friends that Filipinos love to dance (and sing - tables were singing along to 90s R&B pop songs).

Being able to call up some random friends to hang out at their house because I'm in the neighborhood really makes me miss S.F. I lived in close proximity to many of my friends situated in and around Sunset makes me remember how boring the suburban life is. Even though I lived in a S.F. suburb with my parents, I was only minutes away from restaurants, bars, and shopping. Here in Issaquah I would need to drive down a big hill to get anywhere - kind of like when I lived in Millbrae.

One thing I won't miss is living in a tiny 1400sq ft house with my parents. Not that I mind living with them - living with mom and dad has its perks; there just isn't any privacy. Every move anyone makes in the house can be heard - closing the door, putting away a dish, or watching tv. At least when they come live with me in the new house there will be plenty of space separating everyone. My dad's snoring is killer (I've been told mine is as well). Plus I'm 24 and my parents still tell me when to go to bed.

Since Wednesday after my binge eating back in S.F. I've started trying to eat less. I want to drop a few lbs and get back to the strength-to-weight ratio I had back in college. Through the many articles at T-nation; I've armed myself with nutritional and workout tips - more details upon request.