Life Begins at 30

…and it just gets even better!
Autumn is one of the best seasons to see different parts of Europe. No matter where you go, nature seems to be shedding off its greens rather gracefully, as it paves the way into winter. The beauty of autumn lies not only in the cool afternoon breeze as it kisses your frozen cheeks, but also in the fauna and flora all around you… the colors are just simply amazing!

A quick trip down memory lane leads me into some of my most favorite trips during last quarter of 2009. Starting off with…. **drumroll** Switzerland.

Paragliding Trip in Grindenwald

Paragliding Trip in Grindenwald

I did chicken out…bok bok bok bok!!! but I came back another time but the weather did not cooperate… so we decided to just go up the mountains for some sightseeing before partying all night long.

Mount Pilatus on a Semi-Sunny day

Mount Pilatus on a Semi-Sunny day

As a birthday treat to myself, I decided to go for a drive to Paris… :-) I dunno for what reasons people go, but I did simply to take pictures.  I used to wonder why people would always take pictures of the Eiffel Tower and find it rather romantic despite its very massive masculine exterior, but when I saw it at night, my jaw literally dropped… as if all my doubts instantly disappeared.  I was just mesmerized by its beauty… it’s like a giant wand that really made my heart skip a beat. I was in awe at its beauty, I was left without words.  So enjoy my short 18 hr stint in Paris… perhaps I will be back again soon.

Eiffel Tower at Night

Eiffel Tower at Night

It is a pity that I didn’t manage to capture so much of the fall colors in my trips but I had a really great time exploring European cities this year.  But I created a whole lot of memories… new friendships formed… and great experiences, unfolding one after another.  What better way to end the year than with a big thank you to the people who made all that possible.  Snaps from the company’s annual dinner – a toast to a great year, even better years ahead… and of course, beautiful people! :-) (don’t forget to click on the photo below to see the full album)

Cheers to beautiful people in black!

Cheers to beautiful people in black!

As the commotion seems to die down… it is time for the holidays. Spent my holidays reuniting with family and friends in the US. One heck of an experience… truly unforgettable!!!

First Stop: Los Angeles, California

A day in Universal with Ejong

A day in Universal Studios with Ejong

Next Stop: San Diego with Jeof and Mie

Shamu Day in SeaWorld

Shamu Day in SeaWorld

Next Stop: Everywhere in LA… Hollywood Blvd, Rodeo Drive, Chinatown, City of Angels Church, Disney Concert Hall, Santa Monica, Santa Barbara…

Me and Nathan with Bumblebee!

Me and Nathan with Bumblebee!

Oh… a trip to LA won’t be complete with out a quick Vegas weekend!!!

Las Vegas, baby!

Las Vegas, baby!

Of course, who would miss Hoover Dam…

I so heart Hoover Dam!

I so heart Hoover Dam!

Post Christmas,  I flew to the midwest to spend the New Year with the sisters!

Exploring the midwest with the sisters!

Exploring the midwest with the sisters!

Good bye 2009!!! Kickstarting 2010 in Chicago to reunite with my gorgeous friends!!!

The EAI girls conquer the Windy City

The EAI girls conquer the Windy City

And finally the last leg of the trip came… reuniting with Reycia and Donna, Mitch and Ejong in NYC!!!

NYC at Night

NYC at Night