Appreciating the GIFTS of life.

For those of you that were in the know...I was back for a SHORT visit last week. Nobody needs to be reminded as to the disasterous state our economy is in these recent months. As I am sure everyone is affected on some level, our family has felt the blow as well. And just when everyone was down in the dumps...I FLY over from Taipei to cheer everyone up!

My trip was actually a business trip to interview the cast of High School Musical 3 for the premier of their new movie. But with some manuvering on my part, I was able to get 3 extra days in LA to visit with my loved ones. HOW HAPPY WAS I?! I cannot begin to count the ways...it was a long overdue visit! Despite the fact that I was unable to visit with everyone I wanted to...I had a great time! Regardless, three days is simply NOT enough. There was gift giving, family hugging, star sightings, gossip exchanging, roller skating, ice skating, car dancing, yogurtland yummy-ing, friends' new boy-toy meetings, etc...the list goes on! (go to my facebook page for pictures! there's a link on my profile)

All in all, it was the break that I needed. Things are going fairly well here in Taipei...but sometimes just being close to the ones who love you unconditionally can do wonders for the soul. So, for those of you who get to be around those people (even if i mean driving a couple hours to see them! better than flying 14hours!)...don't take them for granted. Appreciate the time you have with them, and tell them how much you care about them...cause even though they may know it deep down, it's always nice to hear it straight from the horses mouth! DO IT ALREADY!

XOXO