Schoolgirl crush

I can’t help it. I am 27 years old going on 13, and I have a schoolgirl crush. The last time I had a silly crush was forever ago. Anyway, just like a 13 yr old, I do not have the guts to actually send this imaginary note to a real life boy. I mean Man.


Dear ________,

You seem to be a live by the moment type of guy. So live life. Meet me in Hawaii.

Have a break from the rat race in exchange for a few sunny beach-filled days. Have some sno-cones with azuki beans, technicolor sunsets, mai-tais with little umbrellas, seashells by the seashore. Have some cheese in your life. Have me.

Memorial Day Weekend, 2006. Veronica is marrying Phil.
And I want you to be my date.







Yours,

Jchu

If I were truly a live by the moment girl, I would take the chance, send the note and say, “screw it if the boy thinks me crazy.”

Instead 27 yr old logic supercedes childish daydreams.

Hence this retarded post.

Hip Hop Hooray!

jenny just got the goods!!!

sooooo as SN double OP, D-O double G would say,
drop it like it's hot......
drop it like it's hot....drop it like it's hot

Uh! I'm a nice dude, with some nice dreams

                     See these ice cubes, see these Ice Creams?

( jchu's a big dork, but y'all knew that
but she don't care, yeah she still gonna....
DROP IT LIKE IT'S HOT! x 3)

becuz:

1) My most prized possession now contains my Chinese visa- 6 mos, multiple entry.
what. what.

2) A brand new Canon Digital Rebel XT
there goes 1/8 of my savings, oops. but hey, i'm now armed and ready to take more pictures of old china men, like i did below in 2004.

(btw, you can click on any pictures for bigger version)

one-toothed chinaman



opium-addicted chinaman




i'm 96 years old, and daym i look good chinaman.


so yeah, on the top of my to do list is improving my photo taking skills. anyone want to trade english lessons for photography ones?

The Jet Set

This post is dedicated to all those working in international development.

Too funny.

The Development Set

Excuse me, friends, I must catch my jet- I'm off to join the Development Set; My bags are packed, and I've had all my shots, I have travelers' checks, and pills for the trots

The Development Set is bright and noble, Our thoughts are deep and our vision global; Although we move with the better classes, Our thoughts are always with the masses.

In Sheraton hotels in scattered nations, We damn multinational corporations; Injustice seems so easy to protest, In such seething hotbeds of social rest.

We discuss malnutrition over steaks And plan hunger talks during coffee breaks. Whether Asian floods or African drought, We face each issue with an open mouth.

We bring in consultants whose circumlocution Raises difficulties for every solution- Thus guaranteeing continued good eating By showing the need for another meeting.

The language of the Development Set Stretches the English alphabet; We use swell words like 'epigenetic', 'Micro', 'Macro'. and 'logarithmetic'.

Development Set homes are extremely chic, Full of carvings, curios and draped with batik. Eye-level photographs subtly assure That your host is at home with the rich and the poor.

Enough of these verses -- on with the mission! Our task is as broad as the human condition! Just pray to God the biblical promise is true: The poor ye shall always have with you.

Ross Coggins

Yummy in My Tummy ! Yummy in My Tummy!

It's almost 4 in the morning. Maybe its good I'm turning into a vampire so I won't be jetlagged when I arrive in Beijing. Riiiiight.

A friend just instant messaged from Japan asking me what I was up to. That's when I realized that I can hardly keep up with life. I was organizing a scrapbook with pictures of London from 2004-2005. Sigh.

Anyway a big perk that comes with moving to distant lands is having friends cook you mouth-watering gourmet food. Last night I was treated to a three course vegetarian dinner prepared by Chef Larry, my buddy from UCLA.



Look at this menu!!!!!!!
In case you can't read the picture
1st course
Asiago Zucchini & Chinese Eggplant Frites

2nd course
Belgian Endive, Watercress & Red Radish dressed in a Sake Wasabi Vineagarette



Look at the Third Course--- Portobello Tower with Truffled Celery Puree w/ Red Pepper Balsamic Reduction accompanied by Roasted Mixed Green Tomatoes w/Garlic and Basil on Pine Nuts Couscous!!!!!

Needless to say, Jenny was having food orgasms all night long and thinking, "Larry needs to quit his day job and I need to put him in my backpack!"

Chef Larry, me and my BFF Becca.

There is just something about living in the dorms that creates friendships like ours. The three of us laugh, cry, burp, sing, dance, talk with each other like family. These two chingchongs better visit me in the motherland or else I'll karate chop their arses.