...Work in Progress

(note: title does not say OC Register's racism)

I typed out an entire blog for this but it got erased. To make a long story short, check out these underreported articles and the bigoted comments. It makes me sad to think that this is where I'm from and where I (used to, not so much anymore) want to raised my family.

Baby Locked in Auto, Mom Arrested
Harsh Words For Mom
Mission Viejo Backs Law to Weed Out the Undocumented
Asian-Americans Making Their Voices Heard

I realize that I've been seeing Orange County, the land that I love, through rose-colored glasses. Walking the HB Pier just a few weeks ago reinforced that I wanted to raise my family here eventually. Reading these appalling comments makes me think otherwise.

I gotta get outta here. Any suggestions?

Yup. It's only the second week of March but spring is in full fling down here in So Cal. It's hard to believe that less than three months ago I was holed up in my tiny UES room not wanting to leave because of the cold outside (and that was in December, before NYC got any snow or below 40 degrees). Ahh, it feels good to be back.

My days have been filled with sun, wedding planning, and most of all, working. What have I been up to? Realizing that you can have a job that includes your passion (writing) and making enough money to eat food everyday. I've found a common ground that makes even my parents happy, and that is not easy to do.

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The Happy Medium: writing & editing internal & external publications for the City of Irvine.

What's in it for me? $$, one publication I write and layout (monthly), one publication I write, edit and produce (quarterly) and one small article in the local paper I write, edit and take the headshot for (weekly). Exposure, experience and my expenses covered. In-building employee gym. Added bonus: because I carpool w/ my dad (in my car), he pays for my gas whenever he's there. And with gas prices nearing the $3.00 mark, that is definitely a perk.

Why my parents love it: Government job = security (Dad's happy), $$ (Mom's happy), carpooling to work w/ Dad (both happy).

Frequently Asked Questions:

What do you do?
See above.

Can you get me a job/give me a reference for a job with the City?
No.

Want to meet up for lunch?
Give me a date and I will tell you yes or no. I work out in my gym (::gasp::) 2-3 times a week during lunch - sometimes MWF, sometimes TT - so let me know and I will let you know my schedule for that week.

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So have I given up my dream of becoming a magazine editor now that I'm pretty much editing a magazine? Not one bit. As always, I have a plan. And also as always, that plan could possibly change. In less than five short months I will have to begin thinking about more than just fending for my survival - I will be fending for Kevin's survival as well. My student loan interest continues to pile up; it's what the debtless Kevin refers to as my "negative dowry."

There are several regrettable things that have stemmed from being back at home and having a full-time job: lack of free-time to wedding plan, it's already March and I have no sign of a tan, I've managed to use my (new) 24 Hour Fitness membership an average of once per week but won't give it up because I *heart* TKB, someone is always asking where I'm going and when I'll be back (usually "out" and "later"). Most of all, however, is the lack of time, energy and inspiration to blog as consistently as I did all last semester.

So, my dear reader(s), here goes a push. I'll put this out in writing so that you can check up on me (if I ignore your pressure, don't be offended).

I, Angeline Grace Huang (soon to be Evans), pledge to blog on each of my sites at least once a week, so help me God.

Ciao