New Musical Obsession

Just discovered Shota Shimizu (清水翔太) after shopping at Daiso the other day – haha.
He sounds like the Neyo of Japan, and I can’t help but love that R&B style in his voice.

He also covers Yoshika and m-flo’s ‘Let Go’ in a tribute album:[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_5GfE11Ag0&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999&border=1]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_5GfE11Ag0

Modern alternative to traditional sodas

I’m not officially employed by ‘DRY Soda’ but my PR internship is basically doing all their communications any way. Aka – I’m doing a lot of their communications at the very-bottom, research level. Therefore, through transitive property, I am working for DRY Soda. Haha. Welcome to the beverage industry, Me.

DRY Soda

Bleh. The only good photo

Courtesy of Vivian Hsu Photography
From the APA Heritage Bash @Ibiza

Tired but worth it (allegedly)

It would be great to take a break from this lifestyle again, but once I do, things spiral into seclusion again. Is that what I really want? Then again, maintaining a social network is a taxing endeavor. Sadly (or fortunately) that is the nature of marketing – that is the nature of my industry.

Excited for a purchase

Even though I told myself that I wouldn’t buy anything online until July 19, this deal I found is just too perfect to pass up if I could buy it in person. I NEED to purchase these Black Jungle Boots from the Federal Army Surplus Store in Downtown Seattle (gr8gear.com) at $21.99. Can you believe it? I hope it’s not just an online deal.

In application, check out this picture from Street Etiquette:

I’ll make it a point to stop by this Friday.

What happens to seeing the world?

Just came to the realization that I have somehow managed to suppress my traveler, vagabond ways. Those days are behind me, and it’s such a shame. I still long to see the world, but now other things drive my motivation. Sigh – time kills all dreams. The only means of retaking that lifestyle is to take a gap year. Fat chance.

Fun jackets

Thin, shiny. Paired w/ other shit when going out at night. Homage to the 80’s.
I am tempted to just get one and play around with it. But not until JULY 19…

…my self-instated restriction from buying clothes online.

Right Decisions

I just denied my interview with Allied. I hope I’ve made the right decision, but then again, life isn’t about living in regret. It’s about seizing the opportunities you experience in the moment. Thus, I am going to the kick ass at TD Wang.

Say ‘Hi’ to the new Account Coordinator at TD Wang Advertising, LLC

A good conundrum

I interviewed with TD Wang today and was hired on the spot. Pretty amazing after all this time, but then the gods of irony mock me again. As I wait to sign my contract, I get all these interview requests from all the inquires I sent out throughout the past months.

I was offered a position to teach in Taiwan – rejected it
I was offered an interview with Propel PR & Productions – rejected it
I was offered an interview with Allied Integrated Marketing – pending

I am stuck in a serious conundrum. Should I even choose to interview with Allied? TD Wang was just so rushed and all of a sudden that I am a bit in shock. I do not want to hastily commit to something without a lot of contemplation, but then again, I am very grateful for the opportunity and humbled by their appreciation for my experience.

There are definitely pros and cons for both agencies. I suppose listing them out would help frame my thoughts:

I am still stuck, but making that chart did help formulate my thoughts. I think I am ready to make a decision, but I should sleep on it a night first to see what else develops. In the end, I should not regret my decision. I know that life is full of choices, and you can’t always make the right one all the time. I’m not clairvoyant or anything. Rather, live every day without regret and trust in the people around you. Burning bridges won’t lead you anywhere, so consider that when arriving at a final decision.

Apologies

I’ve been a jerk lately. To parents, to friends, to co-workers, it seems like I’m burning bridges in sacrifice of furthering myself. To live a life behind is better spent than ruining those who helped you get there. I have to turn myself around and work to fix this.