Aussie Open!

Lleyton Hewitt blew it. He was knocked out in the first round! Sorry, Aussies! Roddick did the same in the US Open last year. Pity.

I'm also bummed that Ginepri is out so quickly. He's so cute!

But the good news is that my favorite is still in it! James Blake from New York!!!

Mauresmo, Clijsters, and Davenport are still in it as well!

I really wish I had ESPN.

Mexico - Tulum

Mexico - Tulum
Originally uploaded by jillokawa.

It's 30 degrees in NYC right now, so I'm reeeeeally looking forward to my vacation in Mexico in April. My friend, Will, has recommended checking out the Mayan ruins at Tulum. I'm so excited!

Testing

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Originally uploaded by jillokawa.

I wish I was here.

This actually a test to see if I can possibly overcome my ridiculous retardedness in never having learned how to post photos. Thanks to Dody and the instructions page on Flickr, I've finally managed. Jen has tried to teach me several times, but to no avail. Glad to see that stupidity is not a permanent symptom of living with Jen. Just kidding, Babe! Miss you and love you!

There's a reason why I don't cook.

Since Jen the Veg is out of the country, I thought I'd try my hand at cooking actual meat. I cooked enough for two meals so that I don't have to cook tomorrow night. David (roomie) asked me, "Is this the first time you've cooked meat since you moved in?" And the sad truth is...he may just be right. I've had two frozen chicken breasts in my freezer for about a year now. (But not to worry, those weren't the ones that I cooked tonight.) Anyway, it's been so long I must have forgotten how. My chicken turned out rather dry and flavorless. Don't get me wrong...it's edible, but... I'm not sure the leftovers will necessarily be eaten. And the bitch of it all is that it took me like an hour to cook! Take-out Thai is sounding rather good right now.

There's one thing I do know how to make though. SMOOTHIIIIEEEEEES! I have that art perfected! Just looking at my crome and glass Oster blender makes me smile. Who doesn't love blenders? They're magic!

Got My Jen Fix

Got some quality Skype time with Jen today. Talking to a best friend does wonders for my sanity. Even if I just need a little reminder to stop over-analyzing shit so much! Thanks, Mama! I miss you and can't wait for you to come home!!!!!!

My New Year's Resolution

Jeremy said to me the other day that having a New Year's resolution about losing weight and getting in shape was like something akin to the letters on Wheel of Fortune (RKLSTN) that are so commonly used they give them to you for free. With that in mind, I decided I should probably choose a New Year's resolution a little more unique this year. And what's been reeling through my mind relentlessly have been questions about my future.

Since I was hired into AIESEC US around March of my senior year of college, I never really had time to stop and stress about what I was going to do post-graduation. AIESEC saved me the trouble of worrying. But I'm starting to realize that my time in AIESEC isn't infinite... As much as the organization has given to me, I can't stick around forever. So the stress about where I'm going and what I'll be doing in a year's time is starting to kick in. How unfortunate that this time I'm not blessed with an academic advisor to steer me in the right direction. Although since I majored in Anthropology and Sociology, I doubt she would have done me much good anyway. I'm not sure I know what I want to do post-AIESEC, but I do know a few very key things...

1. I want to do something that allows me to be creative.
2. I want to work with SMART people (most likely AIESEC alumni).
3. I want to do something that will improve people's lives.
4. I want to do something that will challenge me.
5. I want to do something that I can have ownership over.
6. I don't want to be broke. At least not for life.
7. I want to learn new things and travel to new places.
8. I'm interested in culture, technology, social entrepreneurship, and international business.
9. I want to live somewhere rich in diversity and culture with a thriving business market. It should be accessible to the best nature has to offer (ocean, trees, and mountains).

Is that so much to ask for? The answer is...yes. But I'm not one to settle. I've been toying with the idea of getting an MBA, and looking for advice from others. I think the knowledge I would gain from going back to school would be extremely valuable, but I'm also afraid that I'd be using those two years as a way of delaying the inevitable. An expensive distraction. But the truth is, I just don't know where to begin. 2006 feels like a promising year...one that I need to grab hold of before it grabs a hold of me and carries me into the mundane monotony of going through the motions of everyday life. This year, I'd like to make a plan and stick to it. I just have to figure out what my end goal is... Any thoughts or advice?