The world according to me…

Aching all over right now. Bruises on both knees and the butt (despite the super “cushioning”) is very tender. Not to mention the bump on the back of my head. I have been told many times that I lack grace but last night I took that gracelessness to a whole other level. Yes, I bravely (or rather foolishly) went ice-skating with dear Johnny.

Before I launch into my horror stories on ice skating, let me tell you how utterly amazing John is. My baby got down on his knees to lace me up. He made sure I was nice and snug in the skates. He held me hand the whole time. OK, fine! I screamed each time he let go of my hand and he didn’t really have a choice. OK, fine! I also refused to open my eyes when I was in the rink. The point is, he put up with my antics and hissy fits. Gosh, I love this man beyond reason.

I fell and I crashed and then I fell some more. Oh he forgot to mention that he use to play ice hockey. Yes, he was zooming along quite happily while my knuckles turned white from clutching to the sides. It was amazing though. He takes amazing care of me. Despite feeling like a rag doll today, I am just about the luckiest girl in the world! He kept his promise and that is always good…

Ever watched someone do something that is so in their element that you completely fall in love with them? Granted, I am already head over heels in love with John Philips but just watching him cook a whole Chinese meal all by himself all day just took my breath away. He is amazing! So, Nigel the English butler (Kenneth’s nickname for John) you were the man of the night. *Standing ovation*

As tradition has it, a reunion dinner with family the night before Chinese New Year is a must.  Dear sweet brothers invited 12 people over and yours truly fell ill. John was suppose to "assist" me but he ended up cooking everything…and doing most of the dishes. I did peel a couple of carrots! I had a high fever with a runny nose and a nasty cough. Man I was a sexy bitch yesterday with a red nose and a hacking cough. John took charge and still made time to make me feel like the prettiest girl in the world despite my watery eyes and chapped lips.

Then to end the night properly, we had a nice long phone chat and it was one of the most honest conversations I have ever had with him. I said things I never thought I had to guts to say. I asked questions and I told him off. No, we did not fight at all. I am so utterly happy right now it’s insane! It started with me being a jealous chick and ended with me feeling pretty good about us.

Jealousy is an ugly little monster and it often rears its head when it comes to John. In reality jealousy stems from insecurities and yours truly isn’t exactly a poster child for confidence. While ultimately, I am the only one that can truly make me believe in my own self worth, outside elements can have a big influence. John for instance plays a big part in my insecurities. Last night he said some things that were very honest and it opened my eyes to a lot of things. I know it is never easy for him to discuss those things so what he said meant a lot to me. It’s good to know that I am in a very good place in his life. It’s good to know that I matter, that’s all.

Maybe mumsie is right, the year of the boar will be a good year for me. I like how the year started…

Gee whiz, by golly, I just found out that I have been misspelling the Greek’s name. Bah humbug, how could me the ultimate hot Asian with a killer ass and brains not know the last name to the man she loves? *wink* Apparently Phillips…is actually Philips. Anyhoo, I know dear Johnny boy is going to town with it. He will never forget that for 6 months I have been butchering his family name. Oh well…

What else? Hmm…I am back in touch with my old dance "mentor"- Point Blanc. Oh how I use to obsess over Nick. I found his page on MySpace and we exchanged a couple of nice words. How sweet of him to remember yours truly. Could it be that the years have mellowed out his cocky side? Darn it, that’s the one thing I cannot resist in a man. I want myself a cocky bastard to tame this shrew. Oh he is shooting his video for his new single back home and he invited me to be in it. Imagine that…Yvonne as a video hoe shakin’ that money maker. *wink*

OK, I am officially in lurve with Mags my fellow offender in the HR department. She is beyond weird but I can totally relate. She cracks me up so bad and she laughs at my jokes. Awww…what else can an Asian with an incomprehensible accent ask for? I wonder how much crack she smokes a day to put up with me. Hmm…

Mother-effer did I tell you I gained weight this week? Gosh I feel like a cow. I am just going to hide myself in a muumuu. The stress of the job is making me eat hamburgers in the middle of the day. I knew the skinny phase wouldn’t last….sigh. Darn it I need to go to Aveda tonight. I also need to order John’s birthday cake. The list of to-dos never ends. I think I just need to get laid…go figure.

Alrighty, I am done with my random musings and typos. Long day of interviews and hiring. Had my second round of orientations today…ohlots more to coduct….and work, work work…sigh. Life in the Big Apple is so not what is cracked up to be..