日曜日, 10月 15, 2006
Road Trip To The Napa Valley
Lanye, Liz, Jordan and I went on a road trip to the Napa Valley. We had brunch at Applebees, just in the Sonoma junction. Our chats revolved mostly around migrating in the US. Lanye is very impressed and interested in Amercia. I and Jordan don't share the same enthusiasm. We both rather pick Japan over US. But whereever we decide to settle down we all agree that the decision is not easy and there are trade offs, such as moving away from family and friends, from the comforts of your past life, but it also offers a whole new set of possibilities to grow as a person and form new relationships. The day's weather was nice and warm enough for wine tasting and relaxation at the Robert Mondavi Vineyard. 
Who would miss picture-taking to keep souvenirs especially since the Napa Valley is a couple of hours drive away from Cupertino. We ended up having photo shoots and Jordan was our chaffeur con photographer. I was the only one who had a sip. The bar tender asked me which I brand I'd like to taste and I said anything red. He mentioned the entire list and commented that the Boomerang is nice and spicy. I said I'd have it, he then said I like your attitude~ Hahhaa, I'm really easy as long as it's alcohol!
Who would miss picture-taking to keep souvenirs especially since the Napa Valley is a couple of hours drive away from Cupertino. We ended up having photo shoots and Jordan was our chaffeur con photographer. I was the only one who had a sip. The bar tender asked me which I brand I'd like to taste and I said anything red. He mentioned the entire list and commented that the Boomerang is nice and spicy. I said I'd have it, he then said I like your attitude~ Hahhaa, I'm really easy as long as it's alcohol! All in all in all it was a nice and relaxing drive, nice getaway from the pressures of our very toxic professional life. Liz is starting to complain about the demands of our projects. I can't blame her because this is really not the way we're supposed to live our lives.
I sometimes find myself in these situations where I'm torn between dutifully doing my best to motivate my people and to be honest enough to admit that I feel the same way. But the best I can do is try to avoid any conversation that talks about work if we're out to have fun and just enjoy the day that the Lord has provided us.
I sometimes find myself in these situations where I'm torn between dutifully doing my best to motivate my people and to be honest enough to admit that I feel the same way. But the best I can do is try to avoid any conversation that talks about work if we're out to have fun and just enjoy the day that the Lord has provided us. Mark hasn't given me any updates yet about BMWs position and David is offering me the PM role for the US implementation. Aside from the BMW deal, I have to set my priorities right and stick by them. I just gave a warm smile.
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