San Francisco is my second favourite city in the world (after New York City). Union Square being my third favourite place in the world (after Times Square and Central Park in New York City).

I’ve travelled to San Francisco three times now (November 2007, February 2009, May 2010) and I always make sure that I make a visit to Union Square. In fact, the first two times I travelled to San Francisco I made sure that we stayed in Union Square so I could soak up all that joyful shopping atmosphere. I absolutely love it.

The main reason why I fell in love with San Francisco so much is the people. They’re so laid back and friendly. Sometimes I wish I could live in this city!

Union Square is home to many stores (many of them designer). San Francisco Mall is not far, which I frequented often and is where Bloomingdales and Nordstrom is located. Macy’s is the main attraction here at Union Square all year round, having colourful windows. During Christmas, they have entertaining Christmas windows but is a compliment to the massive Christmas Tree that is put up in the centre of the Square. It is an absolute must to visit here during Christmas! It’s just too pretty!

I love shopping at Tiffany’s, Louis Vuitton, Coach, Macy’s, Bloomingdales, BCBG, Banana Republic, Nordstrom, Barney’s, Longchamp, Lacoste, and Victoria’s Secret (just to name a few).

At the top floor of Macy’s, is The Cheesecake Factory which has some of the best cheesecakes I’ve ever tasted. YUM! They also have a lookout where you can take a fabulous view of the Union Square. I took the below photo at this lookout. It was a stunning view!

I also love the Heart at Union Square.

Here’s me in 2007 with the Heart and my shopping bags!

Here’s me with the heart and shopping bags again in 2010! Hahaha.

I LOVE SAN FRANCISCO! I LOVE UNION SQUARE!

On Labour Day weekend of ’09, I flew down to New Jersey. I flew with Porter Airlines, and with their airport being located at Spadina/Bathurst, I could just walk there after work! I had time to go home, shower, pack and simply walk there. In fact, it took me only 15 minutes to walk there and check in! Totally awesome.

Plus, Toronto City Airport is extremely efficient, clean and comfortable. There are a tonne of lounge space available and there’s less rush of people. It only houses Porter Airlines, so it’s really easy too. So much less stressful! Plus, it’s so nice to be able to fly down and back in a weekend.

We drove around a lot. After reviewing my photos I realise that I have so many photos of Tyler (James’ nephew). Probably about half taken by me and half taken by him.

We drove all the way to Maryland where I bought cheap Nike shoes. We also went to a place called Frenchtown and I had some very nice ice cream.

We had lots of nice food. Aunty Glenda cooked a lot Filipino food. They also took me to a place where we ate lots and lots of crabs (but then I got lots and lots of mozzie bites). We also went rafting. Then we also had Korean BBQ. I always eat too much when I’m there.

I didn’t get a chance to visit NYC at all, but I did see it from an outlook from New Jersey over the Hudson River. Pretty. It’s so nice to be able to fly down and back in a weekend.

Tyler playing in the playground across from his house. Was a really nice day to take lots of great photos of him. The colours turned out really nice.

We drove all the way down to Maryland both Saturday and on Sunday. Was so tiring (just being a passenger).

Lots and lots of green grass. So nice to see as opposed to Australia’s dry land.

Me in the car, outside the Nike factory outlet. Had super cheap shoes!

Tyler loves driving cars, especially the BMW. Haha.

Delaware River (where we went rafting)

Introducing… Butterballs. What a cute rabbit. There was a festival going on in Frenchtown.

James & Ryan

Ryan & Tyler. Tyler loves Thomas the Tank Engine. He has this with him everywhere he goes.

Birthday Cake icecream! This is the besttttttttt. Love it. Yum yum yum.

Me, outside the Hudson river (NYC Skyline in the background)

James & I

Tyler Beckham, again.

Mother & son

Aunty Glenda & Uncle Jovin

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Lately, I think I’m losing focus of what I came to Canada to do. And that was to ultimately move to America, or more specifically New York City. I figured it was best to write down exactly what I wanted (or as close as I could get to it) to remind myself and make sure not to lose sight of it. I must keep reminding myself that I must not give up and go back home to Melbourne, (or in other words, boredomsville) where I felt like I was going to die of utter monotony.

So this is it, what my dreams and hopes to have in my lifetime (yes, I’ll still be estatic if I was 75 and only just achieved these things):

• Apartment in Manhattan (or more specifically in Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Greenwich Village, Chelsea, SoHo, TriBeCa, Gramercy, Tudor City)
• An interesting and financially secure job in Manhattan
• Own a Toy Labrapoodle (my apartment then has to allow pets and be big enough for him/her to run around
• Wed in some pretty park in New York (yes, I know I said I didn’t want to get married but I realised lately that I probably do. Well, a little bit to the least)

Hmm, that’s it for now. And if I never get to achieve these things then at least I will be satisfied enough with myself that I did try. As I live by the rule that failure is only when you give up on your dreams, not that you couldn’t achieve them.

TO THE AMERICAN DREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I haven’t updated in what feels like a gazillion years. The best way to keep updated with me is via my Twitter. I’m on that 24/7 and no I do not have Facebook!

I’ve been in Canada for three weeks now. I haven’t done anything! What a slob. I’ve been mainly trying to find work in Canada which is going alright (I suppose).

Anyway, one guy came back to me and asked me to make my resume into the American style format. Damn. I thought I could get away without having to squish everything into the one page for Canada. But seriously speaking, how am I supposed to do that anyway? It’s ridiculous. ONE PAGE? SERIOUSLY???

Sammy
how do i internationalise my resume
Peter
hahha
i dont know
Sammy
hahaha
howwww
Peter
interests: AMERICA
Sammy
hahahaha
that wont go well with canadians

Which is true. I love America. I miss America much. I have been disheartened when I learnt Canadians aren’t much of a fan of hip-hop, love house & rock, go to pubs and love drinking beer. Sounds much like Australia. Blargh! Continue Reading