Almost back now...

On the trip
Had a very nice trip and really enjoyed the California coast line from SF to Santa Barbara, lots of incredible scenic views. Too bad that I did not have much time, otherwise would definitely do some hiking as there are many great trails, especially in/around the Big Sur.

On trading
Did not get chance to trade much, except got lucky last Friday when my FSLR JUNE 260 put order ($8.1) got hit when it spiked towards 275, and even luckies when it gapped down this morning. Again, I got out too early (at $14.4), but it was a nice gain, which finally pushed my option trading account over the doubling mark, six weeks after I started playing options on a regular basis.

On the market
Looks like the battle is really heating up between the bulls and bears. So far the market is in a well-define trading range, but the momentum is clearly shifting to the bearish side.

Stalking list
AAPL: L2, ez=180-185, stop just below 180, IT=190. I have been very patient so far today.
FLSR: speculative L3, ez=220-242, stop just below 220, IT=260.
CME: L3, ez=380-401, stop just below 380, IT=440.
BIDU: L3 if it spikes towards 320, stop just below 310, IT=350.

Patience is needed for any long side entry.

I am going to be pretty busy with my work for the rest of the week, will try my best to write something here.