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about me

about me stef

I always enjoy reading about people who blog, and what they have to say about themselves. So I decided to embark on my own piece.

1. I am born in the year of the Rat.

2. If you are trying to figure out which one, I’m 37 this August (2009).

3. I used to be a newly married person.

4. My husband is no longer in the military.

5. I am originally from Singapore.

6. I used to work in a company associated with ducks… or just one.

7. I love to cook.

8. #7 is justified by the fact that I love to eat.

9. I have a great friend, Cindy Fredericka.

10. I love gadgets. All sorts.

11. 2007 brought me a Treo 680. Maybe 2009 will bring me an iPhone.

12. I have lived in the US for 10.25 years – 2.5 in MA, 0.5 in CA, 0.5 in NC, 1.75 in GA and 5 in WA so far.

13. I am going to live in WA for the rest of my life if possible.

14. I own and live in a beautiful 3 bedroom house in the city.

15. I have one older brother.

16. He has a lovely wife and daughter and son.

17. I love gardening.

18. My husband’s names are Mike, Michael, and hunny.

19. My family name is Yau.

20. My name is Stephanie.

21. I am a Leo.

22. My Feng Shui elements are metal and water.

23. I am part of a group called DCG. Really, it’s harmless.

24. I have deep red Honda CRV.

25. I call it Ang Pow – meaning gift in Chinese

26. Yes, I am Asian – Chinese.

27. I work in Human Resources but on the Information Systems side of it.

28. My favorite color is chartreus green.

29. I love chocolate, esp. milk.

30. I love to eat in general. Does each dish count as 1 thing?

31. I can sew but hardly find the time.

32. I embroider too.

33. I love designing web pages.

34. I like taking pictures, I need to take my camera out more.

35. I love visiting museums. All kinds.

36. I love old jazz especially Ella.

37. My favorite instrument is the cello. I don’t play it though.

38. I used to work with 2 Al’s in the office.

39. My ex-boss looks like a famous actor but I cannot figure out which one.

40. I love poetry. I’ve been published once.

41. I love books.

42. People say I have an eclectic taste in things.

43. I love massages and spas.

44. I want 2 kids.

45. I get along with my mother in law.

46. I used to co-own an online web boutique.

47. I had 3 weddings to the same man.

48. I wish I was a singer.

49. I enjoy going to the theatre for plays, musicals and recitals.

50. My D&D character was a sorceress.

51. If we had a daughter, we’d call her Sarah.

52. If we had a son, we’d call him Elliot.

53. If we had more than 2, we have to think again on the names.

54. I was born to Robert and Theresa Yau.

55. I took my first flight to New Zealand when I was 14.

56. My other favorite color is scarlet red.

57. I’m 2″ shorter than Mike.

58. My first dog will be a beagle, we’re calling him Scraps.

60. I like coloring books.

61. I love to blog. I’ve built a community around it.

62. Someday I’ll own a little cafe or my own stationery line.

63. If not, I’ll retire as a checkout girl at a cool supermarket.

64. I love the simple life.

65. I wish I could do something creative for a living.

66. I said before that if I had a house, it would have a huge kitchen – I am lucky enough now to have that huge kitchen.

67. I love reading the books I don’t color.

68. I enjoy magazines too.

69. The library is one of my favorite places to visit.

70. Going to the movies is another enjoyment too. Popcorn and all.

71. I am not sure if 100 things about me exist at all.

72. My in-laws are family to me, not “THE IN-LAWS”

73. I love to take trips, especially road trips.

74. I want to visit India, Nepal, Hawaii, Fiji and Scandinavia one day.

75. I love the water.

76. I don’t like flowery things too much.

77. My favorite beverage is tea, iced, hot and bubble.

78. My favorite South East Asian country (besides Singapore) is Thailand.

79. I love to doodle.

80. I like candles and essential oils.

81. My favorite flowers are orchids and peonies.

82. I enjoy interior designing.

83. My dad used to manage shipyards.

84. I love going grocery shopping.

85. My favorite TV channel is Food Network.

86. I sleep with too many pillows.

87. My eyes are dark brown.

88. I think poop is funny.

89. I had the Imperial Guard as my Star Wars figurine.

90. I love geeking with Mike.

91. Mostly I wear black things (no, I’m not still in my Goth phase!)

92. I believe in God.

93. I enjoy traveling.

94. I like window shopping.

95. I never knew it was so difficult to talk about myself.

96. I like modern designs with a splash of vintage.

97. I love design.

98. Christmas is my favorite holiday.

99. My favorite time of day is evening.

100. I think I have found my soul mate.

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13 Comments so far

  1. sharon June 10th, 2007 5:32 pm

    Aiyoh… you look so so cute in this picture. I like to read this list of 100 things about you. Inspired me to do the same for myself. :>

  2. dee June 19th, 2007 12:23 pm

    OMG I may have to adopt you-you’re adorable.

  3. giuseppe July 8th, 2007 1:59 am

    Dear Mr/Ms,

    http://www.tastyfood.tv is a newly lunched website and our visitors are steadily growing.

    Our contents are entirely dedicated to food and culinary tradition from all over the world.

    We would be please to exchange link with your site.

    Thank you in advance for your co-operation.

    Regards,
    Giuseppe

  4. Eunice July 9th, 2007 12:07 am

    I like #61, as that is how I got to “know” you =)

  5. Nancy_Cai July 31st, 2007 7:52 am

    I am a high school student.when i first saw your blog,i was surprised.There are so much delicious food!I can know your life from the words and pictures,i think you love nature.I’d like to make friends with you,alothough i’m not good at english.

  6. May August 4th, 2007 12:48 pm

    Hi,
    I came across your blog by chance and realise that every photos that you took are pretty good.

    May I ask what’s the brand and model of your camera?

    Hope you could reply to my email address.
    Thanks!

  7. Nancy_Cai August 15th, 2007 6:22 am

    I have received your E-MAIL.But I don’t like talking with you by this way.We can talk on the MSN!And I come from Shanghai.It’s a beautilful,morden city,I love it.

  8. Maria Trichet August 27th, 2007 7:53 pm

    Very good site! Thanks! :-)

  9. Charlotte Carvalho November 10th, 2007 6:22 pm

    Very pretty design! Keep working. Go on!

  10. Yee-Ling March 7th, 2008 11:46 pm

    Hi Stef,
    I have been reading your blog for a long time now. I love the way your blog makes me slow down, like a lazy summer day. I don’t have a blog but if you like, you can find me in Facebook (just search with my email address). Keep writing and I hope that your dreams will come true!

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  12. Diana March 31st, 2008 8:57 am

    Hi Stef,

    Long time no see!

    Jus read the 100 things abt you and feel like I’m getting to know you all over again…

    Hope you’re well and happy…

    Cheers!!

  13. henry April 7th, 2009 7:25 am

    u look like my favourite niece when she was a small girl, really make me laugh at myself sometime,
    all the best
    yes, i am the year of the rat

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