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Palace of fine arts is one of the landmark you have to stop in the Marina District of San Francisco, California is a building originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition.

The task of creating a Palace of Fine Arts for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition fell to the architect Bernard R. Maybeck, then fifty years old and known for his innovation ideas. Setting to work on this new project, he chose as his theme a Roman ruin, mutilated and overgrown, in the mood of a Piranesi engraving. But this ruin was not to exist solely for itself to show “the mortality of grandeur and the vanity of human wishes…”Although it was meant to give delight by its exterior beauty, its purpose was also to offer all visitors a stimulating experience within doors.

In playing host to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, The Fair, which opened on February 20, 1915, San Francisco was honoring the discovery of the Pacific Ocean and the completion of the Panama Canal; it was also celebrating its own resurrection after the shattering earthquake and fire of 1906.

The problems of choosing the exact site in the city had finally been overcome and groundwork had been going on for some time. Last of the buildings to be erected, on the lagoon and close by a group of Monterey cypresses, was Maybeck’s Palace of Fine Arts. With its exhibition hall to house the work of living artists (dominated by the Impressionists), its colonnade, and its rotunda – plans for all of which had dazzled the commissioners when the huge brown-paper sketch was put before them – it fulfilled the architect’s dream: it was as beautiful reflected in the water as it was against the sky. And when the Palace was completed (Roman in style although a freely-interpret, purely romantic conception, and Greek in decorative treatment) its exceptional harmony gave it instant appeal to public.

Since we can’t even walk in as the place was under construction. We can only hang around outside of it. But Check out the photos.

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Palace of Fine Arts

Can you see the birds on the tree???

On the weekend, Calvin wanted me to come along and join his co-workers from Taiwan for a site seeing. Since some of them were bringing their spouse, I guess I’m alright to go along. I really enjoyed myself. Even thought I went back to the same place over and over again. One thing about San Francisco is that, you never get bored with the city.

Calvin’s CEO and lady boss came along from Taiwan. CEO like a lot of people which it’s good for us who tag along. The more the merrier, I guess. Weather was great on weekend. Sunny all day long but it still freezing cold outside. Don’t get trick by the sun. LOL!!!!

Anyways, we took a lotsa photos. Which mean, I’m feeling better now. So be ready with lots of photos.

First stop at Golden Gate Bridge.

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Golden Gate Bridge

Me and Queenie

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Calvin and I

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Calvin and I

Group Photo

What’s my resolution for this year? I never make resolution ever in my life. One thing I learned is to take one step at a time. It’s not that I have no goal in life but sometimes it’s better to keep it to yourself. To me, thing change all the time as we faces different situation. So, I prefer to let God lead or guide me as time comes. God already had plan for all of us.

2008 is a bittersweet for me. A lot of obstacles came when you less expected. Things happen the way you don’t want it to be but it’s not on our hand to stop it. Everything that happened was meant to be happened. There always a reason why. I always believe there a greatest thing waiting for everyone but it’s up to us on how we look at things. Some might take it negatives and some might take it positives. But most human always look at the negatives first in most situation. Human tend to complaint or focus about the problem instead of looking at solution. And most of them will just run away from the problem such as financial, relationship, career and etc. In the end, it goes back to the square one which mean back to the beginning. Why? Coz they never solve the problem and they been carrying it with them. I’m no good in solving problem. In many cases, I tried to avoid but I learned to face it.

Since 2009 is here, I want to live a fullest life I ever had before. I can’t change things the way it is. But I can have my choice who I’m allowing to come into my life. A friends who are humble, appreciated, respect, non-hypocrite and most important a good friends. A friends who you can shares life experiences together. I can’t stand someone who always talked about themselves all day long or about their partner. And I prefer friends, who achieve something in life. This is getting things with their own sweat. Getting from loves one are okay but getting from someone else is not achievement. You can’t call it your car when you don’t get it from family or love one nor you win it. From there, I knew if I want them to be in my life as I needed someone who I can grow together.

So, let’s the 2009 become a new chapter in my life.

This year New Year eve, we did not celebrated but stayed home. I guess I’m still sick from the last trip and I’m just felt tired. My body is draining. It’s not bad at all staying home. After all, am old now. I can’t keep up with the young one any more. WTF……. I’m really sounding like I’m OLD. Nah…… I’m really not feeling well and it’s better for me to get more rest than partying or doing something else.

Don’t feel sorry for me. I went to my friend’s place on New Year to have a hot pot and they invited few friends. It’s really cool seeing the 2 toddlers played together. We ate so much that night and you know what, no photos from me. When I’m sick, I just can’t think straight or in the mood of doing things I’m usually do. Well, don’t you think my partner Calvin should help me keep it up?? Don’t ever think about it. He doesn’t do when you don’t ask him. He not the type of person who do something without you asking him. Guess, he never interested in my stuffs. Is he the right person for me???

That’s my New Year celebration. Boring right? Nothing really exciting when I’m sick. Wait till I get a little better.

It’s Christmas again and this year it’s a HUGE different on how we going to spent our Christmas. Supposedly to celebrated it at home but got a surprised from Mr. Calvin. He didn’t get me anything this year but a trip to Vegas. Not excited at all. To be honestly, I’m not in the mood for any festivals. This year, I more home sick than any other years. I guess I have not been home for 3 years. Wanted to go back but Calvin always the reason I’m still here. Bet he never understand how I felt about going home. I wish I can go back and stay for 3 to 6 months but I don’t think that’s impossible. My life is here now.

Anyways, Went to Vegas with 2 other friends. James and Henry. Yup, am the only lady which sounds BORING. I can’t do much when I’m surrounded with MEN. To make long story short, this gentlemen just want to eat and eat and eat. I’m so done with buffets now. One word of buffet will drive me nuts. The worst part of it is that, I ate so much that I got food poisoning when I got back from Vegas. Terrible! Lay on the bed with dizziness, stomach discomfort, nauseas, fever and no appetites. It’s really torturing especially Calvin called it pretending to be sick. Arrgggghhhh…… drive me nuts. I blamed him for eating too much buffets.

Besides buffets, the gentlemen just want to play slot machines. It’s already sound so boring and I sat on the slot machines for hours. SUCKS!!!!! Okay, I know I should not be complaining. It’s a vacation but man, it’s really not my thing. I’m just not in the Christmas mood this year. It doesn’t feel Christmases at all. But the men had a great time. I’m not going to lie but they did see a lot of boobies. What a great gifts, right? I did let the men spent some times together and I stayed at the room resting. What they do?? No idea……. As everyone said “what happen in Vegas stay in Vegas”.

In the end, it’s not about us on how we celebrate or what we get on Christmas. It’s supposed to be a big celebration for Jesus. “Happy Birthday, Jesus”! Maybe next year, I have a better one.

Still waiting

Finally in, and this is my favorite

And this................

2nd day, Didn't take much photo but a quick shot with Teddy

Break from Buffet, My veggie noodle

Char Sau Noodle

Beef Noodle

I got this gift end of November from Calvin. Never open it up coz i wanted to save as many gifts and open it at one time.

Another surprised gift from Calvin. I wanted to get it for a long time and he went and got me when he went to the mall himselves.

A little something from Vegas.

And Calvin got me a bigger compact Card for my professional camera.

Nothing special this year. It suppose to be no gift this year as we had made an agreement. I'm good this year, i didn't get myself the GUCCI ;) I'm still dreaming about the shoe.