Looking back at 2005, my defining event was the impulsive move to Las Vegas. I knew life would be different, but "different" turned out differently than what I had in mind. I moved there to start a business and plant seeds for relocating to Hong Kong someday. But I think I'm too young and lack enough money to create a viable business. As such, the last six months involved living with a semi-crazy and filthy roommate, working two odd jobs, sweating over a dwindling checking account and scraping every chance to save money. This is no way to live. Living through third-world standards, it's easy to develop a sudden sense of financial responsibility.
So although moving to Las Vegas has been financially disastrous, the disaster taught me something pretty darn valuable. Hey, education is always expensive!
nother new year is almost upon us! I anticipate many signifigant life changes and career developments in 2006 and figure this would be an opportune time to begin my public blog.
Last weekend, I spent most of my time with family for Christmas. Included in the gathering was our newest family member, my newborn newphew Connor (Chinese name: Ming-Hong)! Born December 14, 2005, he was delivered 7 weeks ahead of schedule and weighted in at 4 lbs 10 ozs and 45 centimeters in length. Fortunately, despite prematurity, he is in fine health. He was born at UCLA Medical Center, where the school motto (other than "USC Sucks") is "Where Great Futures Begin". 
