YES!

I do believe in love at first sight.

And this was love at first sight. When i found the perfect parking spot in the parking garage 10 feet from The Entrance, I knew something wonderful was going to happen. The same rush comes to me as it always does when i stepped inside. I inhale the luxurious scent of fresh brand new leather. I walk by and feel the smooth and firm straps and buckles and heels under the tips of my fingers. Oh! An assistant with his bright welcoming smile is asking me if i am finding everything alright! Yes everything is good...the world is at peace. He informs me about the sale that i of course already knew was coming this friday. I am fingering the beaded works of one particular peep-toe as he rambles on, when something catches my ear. "Can you repeat that?" i say. He smiles and repeats "The shipments for the sale has actually arrived already and we're doing a pre-sale meaning you can actually get the items before they officially come out...for the sale price! It's a secret we're not suppose to tell." He winks and hands me a catalogue. With my eyes wide i flip through the pages. There they are. The shoes that i had dreamed about but never seen on paper let alone in real life. I point at it to the assistant; "That one. In a size 7." He dissappears into the mysterious back door. I anxiously await him and finally see him reappear with a beautiful box worthy of what it contained.

The moment my feet slide into the black calf bootie, i know at once, i am in love. They were made for me. My heart quickens and i suddenly remember what i set out to do today. I think fast. "Sir, Is there any possible way i can hold these?" My stomach plummets when his face falls and replies "I'm sorry miss, we're not allowed to hold pre'sale items. I can try my best to hold on to these for you but there is no garuntee. They go fast and these in particular are quite popular." The world is sinking but i cannot give in. "May you please try to hold on to these until thrusday? and can i have your card so that i can call you to ask if they're still here?" After he hands me flawless card with each letter and number perfectly engraved in it, i leave with all the strength i can muster.

My head is held high and i am proud of myself. Self control! Yes! Solely Selfless Shopping...SSS! YES! I am stumbling around still amazed at my own abstinence. After a few minutes I realize something strange. I am still walking and browsing around but nothing makes sense. I can no longer see what is in front of me. There are no feelings at the tips of my fingers and i am numb all around.

I want those Via Spiga high heeled ankle boots.

No..I cannot contain it. I will not be complete without them...No No NO NO

YESS.....Suddenly i am in front of Nordstroms. I don't recall how i got there but i realize it was meant to be. Panicked, i rush in and desperatly search for the assistant who helped me. I cannot find him! Spazz! Spazz! And then there he was. Trying my best to be as composed as i could possibly be, I say "actually, i will take those shoes today please." He is silent for one milisecond and i burst out "Oh God!!...they're not gone already are they!?" He says "They are still here, would you like to try them on again before you make the purchase?"

I walk to my car holding a bag. Inside of that beautful silvery gray carrier Nordtrom bag is a box and inside that box wrapped delicately with tissue paper, are the most exquisite pair of shoes i have every laid my eyes on. And it is mine.

The world is content. Nordstrom is content. I am content.

Traditions

I spent the last fourth of July in San Marino at my aunt Judy's beautiful gigantic house. We walked to Lacy park to watch the display of fireworks that night. Despite our "late" arrival my (other) aunt managed to battle her way through the crowd to grab us good seats for the show. They were quite amazing....

This 4th of July weekend, i had gotten the watching fireworks out of the way as i continued my long held tradition of watching them on July 3rd, the day my high school sets off its patriotic spirits. Then today, on the real 4th of July, my parents stole my monitor that has long been collecting dust as i have currently attatched to my labtop. They spent all day setting up what is now my mothers dual screen computer...something my dad has had and my mom has envied. Meanwhile i shopped with Jun and Stephy at fashion valley. What great way to celebrate the holidays! When i got back home i found my parents snoring loudly after a long day of setting up the monitor. We went out for a Souplantation dinner and drove by several people who had set up camp for the fireworks tonight. As we drove back, my father commented on those who had set up camp and said "look at those crazy people." I discovered my parents are not huge fans of fireworks. Last night i had watched Westviews fireworks with Darius and his family after failing several times to convince my own parents to go. My dad's exact words were "Boring. And Lame. We see it all the time. I don't know about you but i don't want to sit out in the cold waiting for a measly 5 minutes of lights. Thank you very much but you can go yourself. I am not interested."

Somehow on the car ride, my parents started talking about when they were in college. A while ago, Darius and i were talking about when we first met. It was enjoyable rehashing our beginnings and it definitely brought a smile to my face. I remember him saying "the moment they first meet is one of the best memories a couple shares." So i asked my parents about when they first met. Suddenly they were off complaining about how somehow they were stuck with each other since college. Here's how the conversation went;

"So here's how it happened. I pitied your mom and saw her waiting in the heat everyday at the bus station. So i gave her a ride...who knew I'd be giving her a ride to this day???"

"What?? Truth was, Your DAD wouldnt leave me alone. Soo annoying."

"WHAT?? was it ME who wouldnt leave you alone or You who wouldnt leave ME alone?? See i just felt bad....Your mom had this foil thing she would use to cover her lunch for a week. So pitiful"

"Hey no one asked you. I was perfectly fine without your help thank you very much"

and etc. I stole a glance at my parents and on both of their faces was a huge smile. They were enjoying this! Are my eyes decieveing me? Were they FLIRTING??

Although my parents were displaying puke inducing behavior i couldn't help thinking it was pretty cute. They then told me about how they use to go this one movie theatre once a week that showed chinese movies in El Cajon. The way it worked was that they got to see 4 movies for the price of one on fridays and they would watch until one in the morning. This sort of explains why my parents are so partial to doing spontaneous things at around midnight. Moreover, it explains our family's long held tradition movie nights every friday...something i am about to do.

Anyways...Hope you are all having a fabulous summer and a wonderful fourth of July! (: