A v’star asked a fun question on my FB page about my favorite movie and since people have been sharing theirs as well, I thought it’d be a fun Game Dae Wednesdae.
What is your favorite movie of all time and why? Pick one…so it has to be your ultimate favorite.
Mine is Moulin Rouge! It’s a brilliant musical that has a devastating love story within a love story- reviving old and new songs into a musical. Watch it!
A mixture of nervousness and anticipation bubbles inside my chest and creeps up to the surface of my skin. My hands getting a little moist and with each heartbeat, it burst out of my skin and ripples through the space around me. He leans in closer and our lips were meant to join….but our lips center missed each other by a bit, but we adjusted…still managing to connect our tongues as we open our mouth. We did it imperfectly, but at that moment it felt..perfect.
There. It was the completion of my first kiss.
His name was Jacky and he was my first boyfriend during my high school years.
Do you remember your first kiss? Who was it? and where did it take place?
FUN MONDAY: A classic Zen story to share with you-
Tanzan and Ekido were once travelling together down a muddy road. A heavy rain was still falling. Coming around a bend, they met a lovely girl in a silk kimono and sash, unable to cross the intersection.
“Come on, girl,” said Tanzan at once. Lifting her in his arms, he carried her over the mud.
Ekido did not speak again until that night when they reached a lodging temple. Then he no longer could restrain himself. “We monks can’t be near females,” he told Tanzan, “especially not young and lovely ones. It is dangerous. Why did you do that?”
“I left the girl there,” said Tanzan. “Are you still carrying her?”
(Sometimes the right decision means not following the rules. The important thing is to act, then let it go and move on.- notes from Brave New Traveler)
This fun interview was with Raymond Lam, at AA Rising (a great website that highlights Asian Americans in the entertainment space. Here, I share more personal stuff like…why I became a life & dating coach….music I listen to…kissing on the first date..read below. For the rest of the interview, visit AA Rising.
Why did you become a life and dating coach?
Honestly because I want others to love themselves before loving others and reach inner fulfillment. Growing up I saw what low self-esteem and confidence did to people so I wanted to empower people for good change. Ultimately, so our children and generations after will be healthier and balanced.
What kind of responses did you receive from the advice you gave to your audience?
People are positively responding to my advice and I’m fortunate to receive emails regularly telling me know how my advice has changed or bettered their life. That’s when I know this is my true calling. It’s also pretty sweet when dating sites, TV networks and websites reach out to you as a dating expert. I feel very fortunate.
Do you live by the advice you give or do you find yourself in situations were you may contradict your own advice?
I try to be as aware of myself and my intentions. My advice is reflective of my own experience, my studies and being the go-to person for most of my life. This is not to say dating coaches don’t make mistakes. As human beings we all do and when we do, we learn and evolve. Each person is a walking experiment in this world and I’m definitely one of them.
Best pho joint in California? What kind of pho do you order?
This is a tough one since there’s so many good ones in San Jose, CA. I’d say Pho Ly in San Jose and Pho Vi Hoa in Palo Alto are my favorites. I always order PHO DAC BIET (the special) and yes, I can read and write Vietnamese.
Can you describe to me what “nerding out about social media” is?
I can talk about social media and video marketing all day! It’s so much fun, this powerful impact of new and social media and how to engage an audience to build a brand. So nerding out on social media, is fully engaging with your audience through these mediums and getting excited talking about it! Kinda like nerding out on Star Wars except, there’s no Chewbacca figurines to collect.
What kind of music makes you want to dance? What artist makes you want to get freaky and what new musical artist would you recommend?
I love electro music. Not only does it make me dance but it wakes up my day and makes it more fun! Daft Punk, Simian Mobile Disco, Hot chip, Cut Copy, CSS, Junior Boys, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and so much more. I also like T-pain and Sean Paul (my friends would think that’s completely random).Music that makes me freaky is typically certain songs but I find ‘dub-step’ and minimal electro is good sexy music.
New musical band:
There’s this local SF band that I’m really into. THE GEOGRAPHERS. They make really good music!
Why do some men cheat? Do you believe in second chances?
Men aren’t the only ones who cheat, women do too, but I think the reason why men cheat is because either their relationship is not fulfilling or he’s not ready to be fully committed. Yes, I do believe in giving second chances because humans make big mistakes. The hurdle actually is gaining the trust back…that’s a toughie.
