Was reading old blogs and found this survey that I took from Kristine (http://kdgz.tumblr.com) two years ago (which she herself has been doing for 7 straight years.. Impressive! haha). Anyway, it's pretty much all-encompassing so why not.
1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
Traveled internationally all by myself, visited Paris, France for the first time, lived in a foreign country for 7 weeks, learned how to speak French. Pretty much my summer experience was amazing. .. Not to mention I had just turned 21 so you could pretty much infer the new bar/club experiences I had (in America).
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Didn't make any for the past year. Probably for next year though, I will resolve to get back on a regular exercise regimen, get my life together, get a job, figure stuff out..
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Close? Hmm.. A couple of my high school friends did, but none that I'm really close to.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Rest in Paradise Uncle Eric, Kara, and Auntie Janet.
5. What countries did you visit?
France!
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
My own car, please. Also, a steady income supply (been at the same job for the past couple of years but living to paycheck to paycheck is no good). Oh also (inevitable), my degrees. (:
7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Dates right now are just impossible to remember. But memories don't ever leave. I have so many!
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Well, living and SURVIVING in a foreign country where I did not speak the language. This, after everyone telling me the basic plotline for "Taken". Good thing I hadn't seen it before I left! But seriously, it was such an amazing experience and I'm proud of myself for letting it happen.
9. What was your biggest failure?
The B+ I got this semester that ruined a potentially 4.0 (spring and summer were 4.0 semesters) year. Gah. Hahahaha. That, and not planning accordingly for the LSAT and law school applications. Gah.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing serious, although I got struck with the flu during Thanksgiving week, a very inconvenient time since that was the time I needed for the LSAT.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
BEST thing? Hmm. Can't say..
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Paolo, for finally realizing and seeing what's there before him after 2 years of being lame. Hahahaha. Jk. Kinda.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Haha. I can't publish that.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Omgggg PARIS. Seriously. So expensive.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My Paris trip!
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Hahahaha. Unfortunately, Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
17. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder?
Same, if not happier now. (:
ii. thinner or fatter?
I'll say thinner. For some reason I've been losing weight (not purposely) and it's really starting to worry me.
iii. richer or poorer?
Poorer. I was gonna say the same, except that now I have credit card bills..
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Omgah, keep up a regular exercise regimen. I was good at the beginning of the year, then I went to Paris and stopped working out.. Haha. Also, keep in touch with people. I'm really bad at human interaction, mostly because I value alone time very highly. Lastly, study/read for classes this past semester.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Drink, honestly.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
Went to Mass at 10pm for Christmas Eve and was able to sing with the Choir. Afterwards went to Auntie Cielo's house and got reunited with everyone. The next day, my family (plus Allan) had a gift-opening! Then we went to Auntie Maribel's house for lunch. Came home and watched the game, and Siene and the Belenzo's came over. (:
22. Did you fall in love in 2009?
Everyday.
23. How many one night stands?
None
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Wizards of Waverly Place? Haha. Umm. I don't know. I didn't do much TV watching this year.. Although Paolo and I spent many late nights watching Family Guy and Two-and-a-Half Men. (:
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don't hate anyone, although I do dislike the same people.. Maybe a little less though because I'm just gradually getting over everything.
26. What was the best book you read?
Sad. I don't think I read ONE book this year. Although I'm currently reading The Time Traveler's Wife but don't think I'll finish in time for the new year. It's good so far.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
David Guetta. Not that I didn't know about him before, but he's really expanding his musical networks and so far I've loved everything he's put out. Also, Taylor Swift. Don't hate.
28. What did you want and get?
Paris, France <3
29. What did you want and not get?
Wicked. Hahaha.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Omg. I barely watch any movies at the theater, but I some of the ones I saw were amazing. Most recently, AVATAR. Awesome movie. Besides that, Transformers 2 (which I saw in Paris), Star Trek, and Up. (:
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Turned 22 on Christmas Eve, so my friends and I went to the bar on the night of the 23rd. Had about 5 vodka-crans and vodka-redbulls and then someone bought me a birthday shot. Spent my birthday hungover. -.-
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More money, as usual. And, traveling out of the country while I was in France... ALSO, if my bestfriends and/or boyfriend were in Paris with me, that would've been just amazing.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
I don't have a fashion concept... Maybe, though, if it's affordable and looks good I'd wear it. Haha.
34. What kept you sane?
Music, family, bestfriends, Paolo.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you want the most?
PHARRELLLL. I was SO close to him when I saw him in concert!
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Wasn't a fan of the budget cut protests on campus... Although not a fan of the budget cuts either.
37. Who did you miss?
EVERYONE when I went to Paris.
38. Who are cool new people you met?
My friends from Paris, namely Cindy, Ashley, and Alex. (:
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009?
I blogged this quote already, but it's fitting: “If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” - Frank A. Clark .. Also, seize every opportunity, because otherwise you may end up missing out on something or someone really amazing. Truth!
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Unfortunately, it is none other than: "I gotta feeling, that tonight's gonna be a good night!" - Black Eyed Peas. Haha, SERIOUSLY.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
22 & Christmas
My birthday came and went as usual, just got another age older but feel the same anyhow. This was my first birthday actually going out to celebrate.. I usually can't since Christmas Eve is reserved for Church and family things. But I spent my birthday at midnight at a bar, got incredibly wasted, and pretty much spent the day of my birthday hungover. Hahaha. I think I'm straight off doing that again.. Not that I'm getting "too old" for it, but just that I'd prefer not to be hungover on Christmas Eve again. Haha.
Christmas was nice and chill as usual as well. Got a few good gifts (.. like my new Nintendo DSi, courtesy of my amazing boyfriend) but of course it was just enough for me to be in San Diego in the company of my family for the holiday.
Anyway, I guess that's really all for my holiday update. I'm now 22 and I hope all of you had a very joyous, family-filled, merry merry Christmas. (:
Christmas was nice and chill as usual as well. Got a few good gifts (.. like my new Nintendo DSi, courtesy of my amazing boyfriend) but of course it was just enough for me to be in San Diego in the company of my family for the holiday.
Anyway, I guess that's really all for my holiday update. I'm now 22 and I hope all of you had a very joyous, family-filled, merry merry Christmas. (:
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Words of Wisdom
Quote reblogged from Cammille: http://positiveinmiind.blogspot.com/
“If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.”
- Frank A. Clark
Thursday, December 3, 2009
AiR Fall Show 2009
I can't believe it's already the end of the semester. The next 3 days are going to be awful for me, with AiR's fall show occupying my next two nights, sandwiching my LSAT exam on Saturday morning.... With a nice visit from my family all weekend as the icing on the cake.
Anyway, help alleviate my stress by coming out to our show if you're in the area! I've got pre-sales or you could buy at the door.
Hope to see you there!
Anyway, help alleviate my stress by coming out to our show if you're in the area! I've got pre-sales or you could buy at the door.
Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
LSAT?
Who knew studying for the LSAT could be so fun?
Still not feeling too confident about Saturday's LSAT, but I've been having fun studying for it. If only this test didn't hold the fate of my future in its hands, I'd feel better.
Unfortunately, this test determines the following:
- Whether or not I should turn in apps for law school this cycle
- Where I'll be living in a year
- Whether or not I have to find a 9-5
- Whether or not I have to start paying back my loans
- Deeper thought as to whether I should join the military
... So pretty much every important thing in my life once I graduate college.
BLLLLAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH
Still not feeling too confident about Saturday's LSAT, but I've been having fun studying for it. If only this test didn't hold the fate of my future in its hands, I'd feel better.
Unfortunately, this test determines the following:
- Whether or not I should turn in apps for law school this cycle
- Where I'll be living in a year
- Whether or not I have to find a 9-5
- Whether or not I have to start paying back my loans
- Deeper thought as to whether I should join the military
... So pretty much every important thing in my life once I graduate college.
BLLLLAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH
Never too late to be thankful
Thanksgiving was almost a week ago but I'm still so thankful everyday for the many things in my life. Some things I'm thankful for:
FAMILY, of course. My number one support system, the main reason that I am where I'm at today. We are a silly bunch, and despite all the ups&downs we always have each other's backs.
Bestfriend, through thick and thin. I fall short of being a good friend, but he never does. One of the few who knows me best and still accepts and loves me despite all my shortcomings. One of my main inspirations.
My two main ladies, who've shown me the meaning of true friendship. I consider them like sisters, and I've come to the conclusion that I can't live without them.
AiR, for being my constant. I feel like I'm in a relationship with them, because they give me so many ups and downs, but when we get it right it's just absolutely amazing. I'm proud of us, and am glad that I have someone I could sing with. (:
That's it for now.. But please believe this is not a comprehensive list of the things I'm thankful for, because that list is endless. Let's just say that I am truly blessed and no amount of words or pictures could ever portray that.
FAMILY, of course. My number one support system, the main reason that I am where I'm at today. We are a silly bunch, and despite all the ups&downs we always have each other's backs.
Bestfriend, through thick and thin. I fall short of being a good friend, but he never does. One of the few who knows me best and still accepts and loves me despite all my shortcomings. One of my main inspirations.
My two main ladies, who've shown me the meaning of true friendship. I consider them like sisters, and I've come to the conclusion that I can't live without them.
AiR, for being my constant. I feel like I'm in a relationship with them, because they give me so many ups and downs, but when we get it right it's just absolutely amazing. I'm proud of us, and am glad that I have someone I could sing with. (:
That's it for now.. But please believe this is not a comprehensive list of the things I'm thankful for, because that list is endless. Let's just say that I am truly blessed and no amount of words or pictures could ever portray that.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
A new low
And I, for once, don't know how to cope with this. I have so much to do, but all I want to do is cry and cry and cry. It's pathetic, really.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
West Coast A Cappella Showcase 2009
This past weekend was the annual West Coast A Capella Showcase hosted at Berkeley by the UC Men's Octet and the California Golden Overtones. AiR (my a cappella group) performed during the Friday segment. Here's what you missed!:
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Great weekend for sports
Results of my three teams this week:
Cal takes down Arizona 24-16. AWESOME win for the Bears' last home game!
Pacquiao takes down Cotto in a 12th round TKO. Cotto was a warrior though!
Chargers take down the Eagles 31-23, leading them to be tied at the top of the AFC West with Denver.
Overall, it was a great weekend for sports for me. Hoping the Chargers keep their momentum going as they face Denver next week, contending for the top of the AFC West. Cal Bears have the Big Game next weekend too, as we go up against Stanford who's just been beastly lately, taking down top Pac-10 teams Oregon and USC. And as for Pacquiao? Bring it, Mayweather! Can't wait for that fight to happen.
Cal takes down Arizona 24-16. AWESOME win for the Bears' last home game!
Pacquiao takes down Cotto in a 12th round TKO. Cotto was a warrior though!
Chargers take down the Eagles 31-23, leading them to be tied at the top of the AFC West with Denver.
Overall, it was a great weekend for sports for me. Hoping the Chargers keep their momentum going as they face Denver next week, contending for the top of the AFC West. Cal Bears have the Big Game next weekend too, as we go up against Stanford who's just been beastly lately, taking down top Pac-10 teams Oregon and USC. And as for Pacquiao? Bring it, Mayweather! Can't wait for that fight to happen.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Perks of Going to Class
This week has been SO SO SO stressful for me. Seriously. With that said, I skipped class, as I often do, to have more time to do everything I needed. Unfortunately, sometimes (a lot of times) skipping class is a horrible idea.
Case in point:
My to-do list this week consisted of a horrendous amount of French homework Monday and Tuesday, a legal studies pre-midterm paper assignment due Tuesday, legal studies midterm on Thursday, and a French paper due Friday. On top of that, I've had rehearsal every day of this week for a huuuge performance last night.
Usually I'd be happy for the weekend to come, except for the fact that I was also stressing over a 10-page political theory paper due on Monday, for which I've done ZERO reading.
This has put me in so. much. stress. Pretty much depressed me for the weekend to come.
But, despite all of that, I should have gone to class. And this is why..
I get an email from my political theory instructor which reads:
Now I know. SMILEY FACE. adjfaskl GAH!
WOW. If only I had gone to class this huge load would have been lifted off my back. TWO days before the paper is supposedly due and I find out that it's NOT.
I guess I should have just gone to class. .. Or made friends in the class. Unfortunately I had done neither and this is what I get.
Such is life! And fortunately I have been spared a week!
Case in point:
My to-do list this week consisted of a horrendous amount of French homework Monday and Tuesday, a legal studies pre-midterm paper assignment due Tuesday, legal studies midterm on Thursday, and a French paper due Friday. On top of that, I've had rehearsal every day of this week for a huuuge performance last night.
Usually I'd be happy for the weekend to come, except for the fact that I was also stressing over a 10-page political theory paper due on Monday, for which I've done ZERO reading.
This has put me in so. much. stress. Pretty much depressed me for the weekend to come.
But, despite all of that, I should have gone to class. And this is why..
I get an email from my political theory instructor which reads:
"It had come to my attention that some of you would have missed the lecture when the Professor agreed to extent the deadline to the 23rd of Nov.
So now you know. :)"
Now I know. SMILEY FACE. adjfaskl GAH!
WOW. If only I had gone to class this huge load would have been lifted off my back. TWO days before the paper is supposedly due and I find out that it's NOT.
I guess I should have just gone to class. .. Or made friends in the class. Unfortunately I had done neither and this is what I get.
Such is life! And fortunately I have been spared a week!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Halloweekend!
November's already here and I feel like time is passing way. too. fast. How is this even possible? Sigh.
Anyway, I had a very chill but fun Halloween weekend.
It started out on Thursday with AiR performing at the UCCE Halloween show. We were Animals in Resonance (instead of Artists.. Ha ha). I felt we did great and I'm proud of us as a group. Here's us looking smashing as animals!
Friday was another good day. Hit up the Bear's Lair as usual, and it was Amanda's first Beat the Clock! In the evening, I Barted over to San Francisco to spend some qt with sissy/neighbor/best Karla whom I haven't seen in ages! We went to the bar with her friends and also hit up a couple parties as well. Ended the night chill and it was the perfect getaway that both of us needed (:
On actual Halloween day, I Barted over to BF's place in San Mateo. We then met up with Dyanne and Brandon at Great America in Santa Clara for their "Halloween Haunt" (think Knott's Scary Farm but not as scary). Too bad Dyanne and I were actually still scared like crazy.. Haha. Nonetheless, it was very fun double date!
I bought a costume but unfortunately didn't have the opportunity to dress up this year (besides AiR performance!).. I guess that means I've invested for next year's Halloween. Haha! (:
Anyway, I had a very chill but fun Halloween weekend.
It started out on Thursday with AiR performing at the UCCE Halloween show. We were Animals in Resonance (instead of Artists.. Ha ha). I felt we did great and I'm proud of us as a group. Here's us looking smashing as animals!
Friday was another good day. Hit up the Bear's Lair as usual, and it was Amanda's first Beat the Clock! In the evening, I Barted over to San Francisco to spend some qt with sissy/neighbor/best Karla whom I haven't seen in ages! We went to the bar with her friends and also hit up a couple parties as well. Ended the night chill and it was the perfect getaway that both of us needed (:
On actual Halloween day, I Barted over to BF's place in San Mateo. We then met up with Dyanne and Brandon at Great America in Santa Clara for their "Halloween Haunt" (think Knott's Scary Farm but not as scary). Too bad Dyanne and I were actually still scared like crazy.. Haha. Nonetheless, it was very fun double date!
I bought a costume but unfortunately didn't have the opportunity to dress up this year (besides AiR performance!).. I guess that means I've invested for next year's Halloween. Haha! (:
Monday, October 26, 2009
Selena Gomez
My boyfriend's new celebrity crush. One more year til she's 18! LOL. She's really cute tho, can't say I'm not jealous of her wardrobe and lifestyle. She makes me love Wizards of Waverly Place!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
During a midday stroll
During a daytime stroll with my boyfriend, he brings up an interesting observation:
- My ever-so-intrigued boyfriend, whom I like to consider lucky!
It's fun walking around with you because guys LOVE to check you out. Especially Asian guys. But all the Asian guys look the same! It's like you've been checked out by the same guy a thousand times."
- My ever-so-intrigued boyfriend, whom I like to consider lucky!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Roomie's Dream Wedding (LOL, jk!)
HAHAHAHA. I absolutely LOVE Hello Kitty, but WOW this is kind of scary!? I MAY refuse to be part of the wedding party if she insists on this... Haha. Just kidding.
:P
Thursday, October 1, 2009
idontknow
I'm going through some personal inner blahblahblah right now and for once I don't know what to do. I'm never one to emit negativity and sadness, but I'm seriously at a place in my life where I feel stuck and unable to do anything about anything.
Cheap thrills can only get me so far..
I need a break from my life. I think what I really need is reassurance, and to know that things are going to be okay. I feel like I don't get that enough.. usually cuz I don't ever really need it, but sometimes when I do I can't ever seem to find it.
I gotta keep my head up.
I know this feeling will pass, it always does. But what usually ends up happening is that I just forget what I was feeling without really resolving anything. Feels like the same situation that I've been in, and it happens every year. Not something I should be complacent with, but what is there for me to really do, except accept how things are and move on.. I wish moving on from feeling like this were more satisfying though.
I don't really know. I'm blessed in an infinite number of ways but sometimes when I get lost and weak it's just hard.
Send a prayer up for me please. Seems it's what I'm really in need of.
Cheap thrills can only get me so far..
I need a break from my life. I think what I really need is reassurance, and to know that things are going to be okay. I feel like I don't get that enough.. usually cuz I don't ever really need it, but sometimes when I do I can't ever seem to find it.
I gotta keep my head up.
I know this feeling will pass, it always does. But what usually ends up happening is that I just forget what I was feeling without really resolving anything. Feels like the same situation that I've been in, and it happens every year. Not something I should be complacent with, but what is there for me to really do, except accept how things are and move on.. I wish moving on from feeling like this were more satisfying though.
I don't really know. I'm blessed in an infinite number of ways but sometimes when I get lost and weak it's just hard.
Send a prayer up for me please. Seems it's what I'm really in need of.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Haha!
z: I was at the bar with your sis and Siene
z: And some thick black girl comes up to me and says, " Excuse me. But my friend at the other side was wondering how big you are. She's never been with an asian guy because the stereotype and all but she thinks you're really hot."
z: I haven't been in such an awkward moment for a long time
HAHA. Talk about awkward.
z: And some thick black girl comes up to me and says, " Excuse me. But my friend at the other side was wondering how big you are. She's never been with an asian guy because the stereotype and all but she thinks you're really hot."
z: I haven't been in such an awkward moment for a long time
HAHA. Talk about awkward.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Meet my best friend
sp: I'm sad
cc: why?
sp: It's a little harder for me to reach my back
sp: lol
cc: what?!
cc: i dont get it?!
sp: Cause i gained muscle back there
sp: HAHAHA
sp: Like you know hella buff guys
sp: It's hard for them to move certain ways
cc: ............
cc: WOOOOOWWWWWWW
sp: i"m not saying i'm buff
sp: But it's weird how I can't fully reach out
cc: just that you gained hella muscle?!
cc: my bad then
cc: hahahahaha
He's a funny one! Je l'aime!
cc: why?
sp: It's a little harder for me to reach my back
sp: lol
cc: what?!
cc: i dont get it?!
sp: Cause i gained muscle back there
sp: HAHAHA
sp: Like you know hella buff guys
sp: It's hard for them to move certain ways
cc: ............
cc: WOOOOOWWWWWWW
sp: i"m not saying i'm buff
sp: But it's weird how I can't fully reach out
cc: just that you gained hella muscle?!
cc: my bad then
cc: hahahahaha
He's a funny one! Je l'aime!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
13 Units
So, phase 2 for signing up for classes for Fall 09 semester has started and my appointment is tomorrow.
Let's just say, I am SOOOO glad I stayed on schedule with my 4-year plan! My original plan for my senior year was to take the minimum 13 (3-4 classes) units for fall so I would only have to take 4 units (1 class) my last semester (spring!). But! I decided to change it up. Since I'm in Paris taking a really intensive French language class, I decided to continue taking French classes when I get back. That would put me at 13 units (2 major courses, and 1 language) for both fall and spring, which I'm okay with, as long as I have time to work, which I should. It really does pay off to plan, and now I get to take classes I actually WANT to take! Of course, I love taking poli sci and legal studies courses too, but it'll be fun to mix it up with a language. I loooove learning languages. (:
Oh!, Crossing fingers that there is still space for me when I sign up.. Ughh.
Anyway, just my random ramble. Haha. Hope everyone's doing well.
Let's just say, I am SOOOO glad I stayed on schedule with my 4-year plan! My original plan for my senior year was to take the minimum 13 (3-4 classes) units for fall so I would only have to take 4 units (1 class) my last semester (spring!). But! I decided to change it up. Since I'm in Paris taking a really intensive French language class, I decided to continue taking French classes when I get back. That would put me at 13 units (2 major courses, and 1 language) for both fall and spring, which I'm okay with, as long as I have time to work, which I should. It really does pay off to plan, and now I get to take classes I actually WANT to take! Of course, I love taking poli sci and legal studies courses too, but it'll be fun to mix it up with a language. I loooove learning languages. (:
Oh!, Crossing fingers that there is still space for me when I sign up.. Ughh.
Anyway, just my random ramble. Haha. Hope everyone's doing well.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Picture of the Day: Van Gogh
Went to the Musee d'Orsay in Paris yesterday, which a lot of people apparently regard over the Louvre. It was a remarkable experience, as I saw originals by Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh (among others).. Signatures visible and everything. This is a picture of me with Van Gogh's "Starry Night Over the Rhone." Van Gogh is one of my favorite artists and since I was young I had always wanted a painting of his "Starry Night" in my future house. We'll see about that though!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Things to do in Paris!!!
So I've been in Paris for almost two weeks now and I've been doing a lot amid going to school and learning (way too much! haha, jk). Anyway, I'm copying this off of Cindy's blog (I know, haven't been too original as of late) but I think it's a good way to make sure I am taking advantage of things in Paris. To be added as I think of things!
[x] Visit the Eiffel Tower
[ ] Go up the Eiffel Tower.. Maybe..
[ ] Picnic at the Eiffel Tower!
[ ] Versailles!
[ ] Louvre
[x] Arc du Triomphe
[x] Musee d'Orsay
[ ] Warhol Exhibit at Grand Palais
[x] Notre Dame
[ ] Ride the Ferris Wheel in the Tuileries.. At night?
[ ] Go up the Arc du Triomphe at night
[ ] Have a conversation with a French local (haha, we'll see!)
[ ] Order a meal in French (more reasonable)
[x] Avenue de Champs-Elysees
[ ] Soldes!
[ ] Sacre Couer
[ ] Bastille Day's Eve balls
[ ] Jardin du Luxembourg
[ ] Eat more French desserts!
[ ] Ride all the Metro lines! (So far.. 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14)
[ ] Moulin Rouge
[ ] Hit every Arrondisement
Umm.. That's all I could think of for now. If anyone could think of anything else for me, please do tell!
[x] Visit the Eiffel Tower
[ ] Go up the Eiffel Tower.. Maybe..
[ ] Picnic at the Eiffel Tower!
[ ] Versailles!
[ ] Louvre
[x] Arc du Triomphe
[x] Musee d'Orsay
[ ] Warhol Exhibit at Grand Palais
[x] Notre Dame
[ ] Ride the Ferris Wheel in the Tuileries.. At night?
[ ] Go up the Arc du Triomphe at night
[ ] Have a conversation with a French local (haha, we'll see!)
[ ] Order a meal in French (more reasonable)
[x] Avenue de Champs-Elysees
[ ] Soldes!
[ ] Sacre Couer
[ ] Bastille Day's Eve balls
[ ] Jardin du Luxembourg
[ ] Eat more French desserts!
[ ] Ride all the Metro lines! (So far.. 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14)
[ ] Moulin Rouge
[ ] Hit every Arrondisement
Umm.. That's all I could think of for now. If anyone could think of anything else for me, please do tell!
Picture of the Day: Chateau de Chantilly Stable
Last week I went to the Chateau de Chantilly, which is one of the castles here in Paris. It wasn't inhabited by REAL royalty, but by cousins of royalty and really rich nobles. Anyway, this picture is not of the castle itself, but of the castle's horse stable. Apparently the prince loved horses so much that he wished to be reincarnated as a horse, so it was necessary for him to build a stable worthy for a prince. Crazy, right?
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Picture of the Day: Arc de Triomphe
Me along the Avenue de Champs-Elysees with the Arc de Triomphe. After a loooong journey of walking down this street famous for it's shops, we finally made it to the arc. The arc itself is so beautiful and detailed, and placed against a sky so blue made the adventure perfect. (:
Monday, June 29, 2009
Umm, oh yeah.. SCHOOL
I'm fortunate enough to be able to travel to such a beautiful city despite this godforsaken recession due to my amazing parents who urged me to study abroad.
My mom said, "I don't want you to graduate with any regrets."
And voila, I am now here in Paris via a study-abroad program. I'm taking two courses, French 1 and Social History of France, and, oh man, when they say that these courses are "intensive" they sure do mean it. I haven't been working HARD, but I have been working harder than I thought I would be. I guess I thought I'd come here and play all day .. I mean, I AM in Paris, right?
Wrong! Tomorrow I have a paper due in my social science course, a written exam in French, an oral presentation in French, and une exercice due also. I guess I shouldn't complain, I had all weekend to work on it.. But of course it escaped me. If it weren't for my wonderful friends here, I wouldn't even have remembered all four things!
But alas, I have. It is now 1:30am and I am pretty much done with everything except for studying. I think this is the hard part, though.. Memorizing vocabulary and words and conjugations in a completely foreign tongue. Welcome to UC Center Paris. Haha.
The intensive courses are sooo worth it though.. I'm so glad to have taken this opportunity. And to know that I'm learning new things while I'm here is just crazy.
J'adore Paris (:
My mom said, "I don't want you to graduate with any regrets."
And voila, I am now here in Paris via a study-abroad program. I'm taking two courses, French 1 and Social History of France, and, oh man, when they say that these courses are "intensive" they sure do mean it. I haven't been working HARD, but I have been working harder than I thought I would be. I guess I thought I'd come here and play all day .. I mean, I AM in Paris, right?
Wrong! Tomorrow I have a paper due in my social science course, a written exam in French, an oral presentation in French, and une exercice due also. I guess I shouldn't complain, I had all weekend to work on it.. But of course it escaped me. If it weren't for my wonderful friends here, I wouldn't even have remembered all four things!
But alas, I have. It is now 1:30am and I am pretty much done with everything except for studying. I think this is the hard part, though.. Memorizing vocabulary and words and conjugations in a completely foreign tongue. Welcome to UC Center Paris. Haha.
The intensive courses are sooo worth it though.. I'm so glad to have taken this opportunity. And to know that I'm learning new things while I'm here is just crazy.
J'adore Paris (:
Picture of the Day: Notre Dame Cathedral
I was able to get a picture so close to the front of the cathedral since Cindy and I attended the Mass there and sat pretty close up (taken right before we were stopped from taking pictures :P). The whole experience was so amaaaazing.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
I heard Mass at the Notre Dame Cathedral today and it was absolutely AMAZING. What's awesome is that the cathedral still functions as an actual place of worship, and isn't just another tourist spot.
The whole time I was in awe. Coming to Paris I didn't think I'd be attending Church at all considering I don't really understand French, but then DUH I have to go to church here. The city is full of churches and cathedrals, considering that France used to be recognized as a Catholic country. The Mass was in French and Latin so I didn't literally understand everything, but I go to Church enough to know what's going on.
The choir sounded AMAZING in the cathedral.. The crazy thing is that it was little girls and boys! The church was FULL of their singing and the organ playing.. And although it was a little dark (traditional cathedral music.. scary!), it was beautiful nonetheless.
But yesss, I'm so glad that I went to Mass today.. And to think I went at NOTRE DAME Cathedral! It still really amazes me..
I'm falling more and more in love with this city everyday <3
The whole time I was in awe. Coming to Paris I didn't think I'd be attending Church at all considering I don't really understand French, but then DUH I have to go to church here. The city is full of churches and cathedrals, considering that France used to be recognized as a Catholic country. The Mass was in French and Latin so I didn't literally understand everything, but I go to Church enough to know what's going on.
The choir sounded AMAZING in the cathedral.. The crazy thing is that it was little girls and boys! The church was FULL of their singing and the organ playing.. And although it was a little dark (traditional cathedral music.. scary!), it was beautiful nonetheless.
But yesss, I'm so glad that I went to Mass today.. And to think I went at NOTRE DAME Cathedral! It still really amazes me..
I'm falling more and more in love with this city everyday <3
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Picture of the Day: Eiffel Tower
I came here on my second day in Paris, and have decided that I will be coming back many, many more times! The location is BEAUTIFUL. So many places to picnic.. And it's also along the remarkable Seine River. Definitely a spot I will frequent often. I can't wait to see what it looks like in the night..
Friday, June 26, 2009
Bonjour de Paris!
I guess it's a good time to write a blog. I feel like I can never say enough to justify my experience so far, but alas I will do my best.
I arrived on Monday morning and got lost in Charles de Gaulle airport. SUCKS. That airport is sooo big and scary and nothing is in English! It's like stepping into the unknown.. I felt really sad and scared and out of place. Luckily a French woman was nice enough to give me some tips about being in this airport and also guide me to my exit.
Anyhow, I arrived at the center Monday morning knowing NO ONE. Seriously, no one. A lot of people on this program are girls, and most of them are actually pre-existing friends from UCSB. Made it a little harder for me to make friends (haha), but fortunately I did. Funnily enough, I've been hanging out mostly with another Christine (yes, two Christine's!), two Cindy's, and an Alex (and some other people sometimes). They've been fun to be around especially because they're down to explore the city and take advantage of what little time we have in Paris.
The lifestyle here is SOOO different from what I'm used to, and I realized that it's just something I have to get used to. I'm STILL not completely over my jet lag.. It's almost 8am here right now and I'm awake (definitely not typical). But I've been learning to adjust to the food here (they eat bread with everything!!), even though I've found that I'm CONSTANTLY still hungry. Parisians are a lot more conservative in dress than I thought, making it a little bit difficult for me to figure out to wear on the daily, but also making it so necessary for me to go shopping! I've found that the sun NEVER sleeps on Paris, literally! Makes it a bit harder for my jet lag, but making it easier for me to explore the beauty of the city without it being creepily dark. It's up when I wake up at 6am, and it doesn't set till about 11pm. I've been riding the Metro a lot, which is similar to the Bart system in the Bay Area (although so much more confusing in Paris!). It's so fast that it's impossible to be late anywhere. I have also discovered the creepiness of Parisian men (gross).. Getting hit on like a billion times a day is not the business. But it's all in the experience.
I've been having a lot of fun and I don't really know how else to explain. I guess I'll keep you all posted as time passes (hopefully it doesn't take me a billion years to update again haha).
Some key places I been to..
I went to the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday. It is soooooooo beautiful. SERIOUSLY. I never realized the grandeur of it all until I actually went. There are so many gypsies there trying to rob you of money though, actually quite annoying! But other than that, it's just amazing. And seeing it along the Seine River was just BREATHTAKING. Luckily the weather was perfect on that day. I plan to go back and picnic there just because it seriously is a beautiful and calming place to be.
I also went to the Louvre, although I didn't go in the museum yet. It was more of a field trip with my history/culture class, and we learned about the facades of the Louvre. I didn't really know the history of the Louvre coming to Paris.. I didn't even know that it used to be the kings' residence prior to Versailles. But learning about the different symbols on the building is just amazing.. And how the different kings left their marks on the city through this building. SERIOUSLY. I was in awe! I am definitely planning to go back, and especially planning to go into the museum (the center gave us a free pass to most of the museums in Paris! SWEET).
Yesterday we went to the Chateau de Chantilly, one of the castles here in Paris. It was soooo beautiful. And although the families that lived there weren't actual royalty, their castle is AMAZING. It has a stable that's seriously another castle in itself, because apparently the prince wanted to be reincarnated into a horse and needed a grand stable to live in. What the heck, right?! HAHA. But seriously... AMAZING. And the museum inside the castle was soo rich. I loved it.
I have yet to go to other museums and castles.. But so far I've just been awestruck at the wonders of this city. I absolutely LOVE Paris! It's so rich in history and culture, and just plain beautiful. More updates to come later!
Au revoir.. (:
I arrived on Monday morning and got lost in Charles de Gaulle airport. SUCKS. That airport is sooo big and scary and nothing is in English! It's like stepping into the unknown.. I felt really sad and scared and out of place. Luckily a French woman was nice enough to give me some tips about being in this airport and also guide me to my exit.
Anyhow, I arrived at the center Monday morning knowing NO ONE. Seriously, no one. A lot of people on this program are girls, and most of them are actually pre-existing friends from UCSB. Made it a little harder for me to make friends (haha), but fortunately I did. Funnily enough, I've been hanging out mostly with another Christine (yes, two Christine's!), two Cindy's, and an Alex (and some other people sometimes). They've been fun to be around especially because they're down to explore the city and take advantage of what little time we have in Paris.
The lifestyle here is SOOO different from what I'm used to, and I realized that it's just something I have to get used to. I'm STILL not completely over my jet lag.. It's almost 8am here right now and I'm awake (definitely not typical). But I've been learning to adjust to the food here (they eat bread with everything!!), even though I've found that I'm CONSTANTLY still hungry. Parisians are a lot more conservative in dress than I thought, making it a little bit difficult for me to figure out to wear on the daily, but also making it so necessary for me to go shopping! I've found that the sun NEVER sleeps on Paris, literally! Makes it a bit harder for my jet lag, but making it easier for me to explore the beauty of the city without it being creepily dark. It's up when I wake up at 6am, and it doesn't set till about 11pm. I've been riding the Metro a lot, which is similar to the Bart system in the Bay Area (although so much more confusing in Paris!). It's so fast that it's impossible to be late anywhere. I have also discovered the creepiness of Parisian men (gross).. Getting hit on like a billion times a day is not the business. But it's all in the experience.
I've been having a lot of fun and I don't really know how else to explain. I guess I'll keep you all posted as time passes (hopefully it doesn't take me a billion years to update again haha).
Some key places I been to..
I went to the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday. It is soooooooo beautiful. SERIOUSLY. I never realized the grandeur of it all until I actually went. There are so many gypsies there trying to rob you of money though, actually quite annoying! But other than that, it's just amazing. And seeing it along the Seine River was just BREATHTAKING. Luckily the weather was perfect on that day. I plan to go back and picnic there just because it seriously is a beautiful and calming place to be.
I also went to the Louvre, although I didn't go in the museum yet. It was more of a field trip with my history/culture class, and we learned about the facades of the Louvre. I didn't really know the history of the Louvre coming to Paris.. I didn't even know that it used to be the kings' residence prior to Versailles. But learning about the different symbols on the building is just amazing.. And how the different kings left their marks on the city through this building. SERIOUSLY. I was in awe! I am definitely planning to go back, and especially planning to go into the museum (the center gave us a free pass to most of the museums in Paris! SWEET).
Yesterday we went to the Chateau de Chantilly, one of the castles here in Paris. It was soooo beautiful. And although the families that lived there weren't actual royalty, their castle is AMAZING. It has a stable that's seriously another castle in itself, because apparently the prince wanted to be reincarnated into a horse and needed a grand stable to live in. What the heck, right?! HAHA. But seriously... AMAZING. And the museum inside the castle was soo rich. I loved it.
I have yet to go to other museums and castles.. But so far I've just been awestruck at the wonders of this city. I absolutely LOVE Paris! It's so rich in history and culture, and just plain beautiful. More updates to come later!
Au revoir.. (:
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Picture of the Day: Disneyland
I've been following Siene's blog, and lately he's been doing a Picture of the Day post.. I think I'm going to start doing the same!
The Friday before I left for Paris, Paolo and I went on a date to Disneyland. It was one of theee most fun times I've had at Disneyland because we were so accomplished!! Hehe. Anyway, I picked this picture for my picture of the day because the random person who took our picture took it diagonally so as to get the whole castle, and Paolo ended up liking it a lot. So, there it is!
I've been in Paris for a couple days now and I still haven't written my Paris post. But do not fret, I have started a draft and will continue it when I have time!
The Friday before I left for Paris, Paolo and I went on a date to Disneyland. It was one of theee most fun times I've had at Disneyland because we were so accomplished!! Hehe. Anyway, I picked this picture for my picture of the day because the random person who took our picture took it diagonally so as to get the whole castle, and Paolo ended up liking it a lot. So, there it is!
I've been in Paris for a couple days now and I still haven't written my Paris post. But do not fret, I have started a draft and will continue it when I have time!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Fomunda cheeeeeese
One of the reasons I LOVE being home so much.. Cuz it's sooo silly! :P
agrace: omg you wanna know something allan said?!
christine: what?
agrace: so i said "i'm craving parmesan cheese."
agrace: then he goes "do you want some fomunda chese?!"
agrace: then i go, "What kinda cheese is that?"
agrace: then he goes "fomunda my nuts!!!"
agrace: GROSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!
christine: AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH
I love my fam and the weirdness we surround ourselves with!
Anyway, I am now in Paris suffering from a mean spell of jet lag (it's 6:18am here and I woke up at like 330am). I'll post something exciting later.. Till then!
agrace: omg you wanna know something allan said?!
christine: what?
agrace: so i said "i'm craving parmesan cheese."
agrace: then he goes "do you want some fomunda chese?!"
agrace: then i go, "What kinda cheese is that?"
agrace: then he goes "fomunda my nuts!!!"
agrace: GROSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!
christine: AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH
I love my fam and the weirdness we surround ourselves with!
Anyway, I am now in Paris suffering from a mean spell of jet lag (it's 6:18am here and I woke up at like 330am). I'll post something exciting later.. Till then!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Leaving
Going to the airport in about 2 hours and I don't quite know how to feel. I'm not so much excited as I am anxious, especially because I know how I get whenever I'm placed in a new environment. It takes me a while to warm up to things, but hopefully not too long this time cuz I only have 6 weeks to enjoy myself.
I am really going to miss my Paolo. It feels like every time we are exactly where we need to be, our relationship is put to the test. I know we can get through anything together now, but I'm going to miss him soooo much. Like I said before, I hate not knowing. So much could change in 6 weeks, but as our past experience has proven, the way we feel about each other is about as steady as it gets. We just have to remind ourselves constantly. Webcam, AIM, and text will pretty much be all we have to keep our relationship strong.
Anyway, of course I'm going to miss my fam and best friends. I wish so much that my best friends could be experiencing this with me because everything we do together is EPIC. Just imagine the damage we'd do in that city..
I guess I'll take a nap for an hour before I hit the shower. I guess for my next post I'll be writing from Paris. I'll try not to keep anyone waiting too long..
Until then. (:
I am really going to miss my Paolo. It feels like every time we are exactly where we need to be, our relationship is put to the test. I know we can get through anything together now, but I'm going to miss him soooo much. Like I said before, I hate not knowing. So much could change in 6 weeks, but as our past experience has proven, the way we feel about each other is about as steady as it gets. We just have to remind ourselves constantly. Webcam, AIM, and text will pretty much be all we have to keep our relationship strong.
Anyway, of course I'm going to miss my fam and best friends. I wish so much that my best friends could be experiencing this with me because everything we do together is EPIC. Just imagine the damage we'd do in that city..
I guess I'll take a nap for an hour before I hit the shower. I guess for my next post I'll be writing from Paris. I'll try not to keep anyone waiting too long..
Until then. (:
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
T-Sweezy!
Not gonna lie, but I'm a not-so-secret fan of Taylor Swift. I think of all the young famous people these days, she's one of the ones with the most class; she carries herself so well. Plus she seems SUPER chill and nice and sweet and funny. HAHA. Anyway, check it. This video of her is just TOOO CUTE!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Buyer's remorse
Of all the accessories tempting me, designer purses have always been the main weakness.
Yesterday, my mom and I went to the store and I fell in love with this adorable Coach tote. WOW. It was way too much money ($287.. and this was even on sale from $358) so I turned and walked away...
Today, my mom and I went to another store and I saw the same tote on clearance for $215. I bought it. My mom kind of guilted me into it, telling me I'll never get a deal this great on it ever again. She's right.
But, why do I feel so guilty? And where do I get off spending that type of money on a purse? Siiigh. Buyer's remorse DOES exist. I'm usually very very picky about buying purses, because the amount of money that gets spent on them is RIDICULOUS. I caved today! Never thought it would happen to me.
Hopefully this icky feeling goes away soon, so I could enjoy the adorable new tote I have!
Yesterday, my mom and I went to the store and I fell in love with this adorable Coach tote. WOW. It was way too much money ($287.. and this was even on sale from $358) so I turned and walked away...
Today, my mom and I went to another store and I saw the same tote on clearance for $215. I bought it. My mom kind of guilted me into it, telling me I'll never get a deal this great on it ever again. She's right.
But, why do I feel so guilty? And where do I get off spending that type of money on a purse? Siiigh. Buyer's remorse DOES exist. I'm usually very very picky about buying purses, because the amount of money that gets spent on them is RIDICULOUS. I caved today! Never thought it would happen to me.
Hopefully this icky feeling goes away soon, so I could enjoy the adorable new tote I have!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Time, where are you?
It's crazy to think that in exactly ONE WEEK I will be in PARIS, FRANCE telling you all about how much I love it. It's seriously a dream come true!!! I'm so excited and I really can't wait.
Until then though, I still have a week left to make the most of my summer here in SD. This past weekend was one of the BEST weekends since I got to spend it with my love. Our nights consisted of eating, drinking, sleeping, and not coming home until 3pm the next day. Go figure (: He's the best and I never ever ever regret spending time with him, but I always miss him incredibly when we separate.
I was also able to kick off spending time with my SUMMER MAINS (if you don't know, that's me, Siene, and Krisha.. duh!). Those two are always down to do anything and that's what I love about them. It's never a dull moment, even when we have NOTHING to do. We make things happen.
Anyway, with this last week in SD before I leave, we've got some planning to do. Tomorrow we're going to the SD Fair I think? And Thursday Six Flags? And Friday I might go to Disneyland with Paolo *crosses fingers*. I'm just really looking forward to all that this week has in store for me, despite the stress of making sure I have all my stuff sorted and packed for the trip. I'm dipping at about 4am on Sunday Morning.. Crazyyy how time really does fly.
Until then though, I still have a week left to make the most of my summer here in SD. This past weekend was one of the BEST weekends since I got to spend it with my love. Our nights consisted of eating, drinking, sleeping, and not coming home until 3pm the next day. Go figure (: He's the best and I never ever ever regret spending time with him, but I always miss him incredibly when we separate.
I was also able to kick off spending time with my SUMMER MAINS (if you don't know, that's me, Siene, and Krisha.. duh!). Those two are always down to do anything and that's what I love about them. It's never a dull moment, even when we have NOTHING to do. We make things happen.
Anyway, with this last week in SD before I leave, we've got some planning to do. Tomorrow we're going to the SD Fair I think? And Thursday Six Flags? And Friday I might go to Disneyland with Paolo *crosses fingers*. I'm just really looking forward to all that this week has in store for me, despite the stress of making sure I have all my stuff sorted and packed for the trip. I'm dipping at about 4am on Sunday Morning.. Crazyyy how time really does fly.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
No such thing as too much fun!
Summer has really been kicking into full gear as of late, and I am absolutely enjoying every minute of it!
Seriously though, there has not ONCE been a dull moment in my ever-so-exciting summer. I go on these 4-5 day alcohol binges with my friends, take a day to detox, and then do it all over again. I am currently on my second detox of the summer. I don't know how or why we drink as much as we do, but somehow I can never say no to their "Hey let's play beer pong" or "Let's go to the bar." And every night my "I'm not gonna drink tonight.." or "My goal is to not get too drunk!" plans fail. Haha. But all in good fun. I've only had one massive hangover (upon which I took my first alcohol detox) which was last week.. And I just thought I would give my body a break last night and today. I'll probably end up going to the bar later cuz that's how I do. Haha.
Anywayyyy, I've been doing other productive things as well! I've been babysitting like CRAZY, working on AiR music and director things, spending a good amount of phone time with Paolo, and I also managed to go to a day spa yesterday and get a full body massage. It was heavenly!
Just a few snippets of the awesomeness that has been my summer so far. It's crazy how much you can accomplish in a short amount of time!
Anyway, I have yet to go shopping for my Paris trip and finish other AiR business. I can't believe I only have a week and a half until I'm off to cross the Atlantic to France. CRAZY.
But I AM looking forward to Paolo fiiiiiinally coming down to San Diego tomorrow. I've missed him so much!!! I'm very happy with the growth we have achieved as a couple and I am so excited to see what the future has in store for us.
So that's that. I'm going to work out right now because the feeling of alcohol detox is NASTY. My body is so upset with me.. Haha! But at least I've been doing well to work out almost daily also. Yaaay summer!
Seriously though, there has not ONCE been a dull moment in my ever-so-exciting summer. I go on these 4-5 day alcohol binges with my friends, take a day to detox, and then do it all over again. I am currently on my second detox of the summer. I don't know how or why we drink as much as we do, but somehow I can never say no to their "Hey let's play beer pong" or "Let's go to the bar." And every night my "I'm not gonna drink tonight.." or "My goal is to not get too drunk!" plans fail. Haha. But all in good fun. I've only had one massive hangover (upon which I took my first alcohol detox) which was last week.. And I just thought I would give my body a break last night and today. I'll probably end up going to the bar later cuz that's how I do. Haha.
Anywayyyy, I've been doing other productive things as well! I've been babysitting like CRAZY, working on AiR music and director things, spending a good amount of phone time with Paolo, and I also managed to go to a day spa yesterday and get a full body massage. It was heavenly!
Just a few snippets of the awesomeness that has been my summer so far. It's crazy how much you can accomplish in a short amount of time!
Anyway, I have yet to go shopping for my Paris trip and finish other AiR business. I can't believe I only have a week and a half until I'm off to cross the Atlantic to France. CRAZY.
But I AM looking forward to Paolo fiiiiiinally coming down to San Diego tomorrow. I've missed him so much!!! I'm very happy with the growth we have achieved as a couple and I am so excited to see what the future has in store for us.
So that's that. I'm going to work out right now because the feeling of alcohol detox is NASTY. My body is so upset with me.. Haha! But at least I've been doing well to work out almost daily also. Yaaay summer!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Love like this
I woke up this morning after a crazy dream that I was someone else's girlfriend. The boy in my dream was super fiiine though. Haha. But besides that, when I woke up I found myself incredibly sad cuz I didn't wake up next to the one I needed to be with to reassure me that we're okay.
I gave him a call and he was still sleeping, but hearing his voice was enough to remind me that I'm all right, we're all right.
The dream made me feel uneasy because it reminded me of the stupid things I did in my past, the me I am not proud of. I've done a lot of things I shouldn't have, and there is no way in my heart or mind that I ever want to re-visit any of those past actions in my present life. I've made mistakes but I've also learned from them, and I'm so glad that the one I'm with is patient and understanding enough to let me continue learning.
I owe a lot of my current self to him; he's taught me so much. It may sound unreal but I've learned to be so much more independent being with him. I've learned to love myself and someone else because of everything we've been through. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better hand to hold and guide me and help me become a better person.
Anyway, enough of this mushy lovey doveyness. All I know is..
"I never thought I'd be in love like this"
I gave him a call and he was still sleeping, but hearing his voice was enough to remind me that I'm all right, we're all right.
The dream made me feel uneasy because it reminded me of the stupid things I did in my past, the me I am not proud of. I've done a lot of things I shouldn't have, and there is no way in my heart or mind that I ever want to re-visit any of those past actions in my present life. I've made mistakes but I've also learned from them, and I'm so glad that the one I'm with is patient and understanding enough to let me continue learning.
I owe a lot of my current self to him; he's taught me so much. It may sound unreal but I've learned to be so much more independent being with him. I've learned to love myself and someone else because of everything we've been through. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better hand to hold and guide me and help me become a better person.
Anyway, enough of this mushy lovey doveyness. All I know is..
"I never thought I'd be in love like this"
Growing up, growing on..
Coming back to San Diego is a different experience for me every single time. This time around I only have three weeks of relaxation before I head out the country. It's all good though, I've been making the most of it so far.
Seeing as how I'm barely in SD anymore, it's increasingly become a reality that while I still refer to SD as home, it's become more of a vacation spot for me, somewhere I go to escape the chaos of school and stress and work and everything that Berkeley and the Bay Area has come to represent (although I do love Berkeley!). I was born and raised in San Diego.. 18 years definitely cannot be erased from my heart and mind.
But to get to the point, I've barely been home for 3 days and luckily I've got to chill with some of the people on my to-chill-with list during my 3 weeks here. I swear, every time I come home though I realize how much I've distanced myself from the life I used to live. I don't regret it at all, cuz the changes I've made to my life have been so necessary for me to get to where I am today. But at the same time, it just makes me realize how fast things could change.
Just the other day, my homegirl was telling me about our high school friend who is now pregnant, which brought up the story of another friend who is also pregnant, and then she started telling me how so-and-so is married, so-and-so broke up, etc. You get the picture. But the whole time we were talking I was in a "WTF?!" state and she was just like, "Girl, you didn't know?! Where've you been?!"
Seriously though.. where have I been? Since moving up to Berkeley in fall 2006 I left behind the parts of me that I did not want to see in my future. I've always had an idea of where I wanted to be in a few years and realized that there were definitely some changes I needed to make in order to get there. I'm not trying to say the people we were talking about were not important, but my priorities changed a LOT. It's nice to hear about what happened to this girl or that boy now that it's been 3 years since we graduated high school. But it also feels good knowing that I've been growing into the person I want to be, whether or not that means leaving some old parts of me back in the place that I only visit a few times a year.
Of course, this is definitely not discounting the friends I still have and am still close to since high school and graduation. They know who they are--the ones that have made coming back to SD soooo worth it every single time. And while I've definitely grown out of some of the past drama that I used to be all too familiar with, I am glad that there are some people who are STILL with me despite the time and distance. I love that we all get to see each other's growth and progress; it's a beautiful thing.
Seeing as how I'm barely in SD anymore, it's increasingly become a reality that while I still refer to SD as home, it's become more of a vacation spot for me, somewhere I go to escape the chaos of school and stress and work and everything that Berkeley and the Bay Area has come to represent (although I do love Berkeley!). I was born and raised in San Diego.. 18 years definitely cannot be erased from my heart and mind.
But to get to the point, I've barely been home for 3 days and luckily I've got to chill with some of the people on my to-chill-with list during my 3 weeks here. I swear, every time I come home though I realize how much I've distanced myself from the life I used to live. I don't regret it at all, cuz the changes I've made to my life have been so necessary for me to get to where I am today. But at the same time, it just makes me realize how fast things could change.
Just the other day, my homegirl was telling me about our high school friend who is now pregnant, which brought up the story of another friend who is also pregnant, and then she started telling me how so-and-so is married, so-and-so broke up, etc. You get the picture. But the whole time we were talking I was in a "WTF?!" state and she was just like, "Girl, you didn't know?! Where've you been?!"
Seriously though.. where have I been? Since moving up to Berkeley in fall 2006 I left behind the parts of me that I did not want to see in my future. I've always had an idea of where I wanted to be in a few years and realized that there were definitely some changes I needed to make in order to get there. I'm not trying to say the people we were talking about were not important, but my priorities changed a LOT. It's nice to hear about what happened to this girl or that boy now that it's been 3 years since we graduated high school. But it also feels good knowing that I've been growing into the person I want to be, whether or not that means leaving some old parts of me back in the place that I only visit a few times a year.
Of course, this is definitely not discounting the friends I still have and am still close to since high school and graduation. They know who they are--the ones that have made coming back to SD soooo worth it every single time. And while I've definitely grown out of some of the past drama that I used to be all too familiar with, I am glad that there are some people who are STILL with me despite the time and distance. I love that we all get to see each other's growth and progress; it's a beautiful thing.
Friday, May 29, 2009
On FFX, with my bro
christine: i'm only at 47 hours
ron: thats a lot
christine: 47 hours isn't enough to get you to 9999 damage every time
christine: i have to level up
ron: you can do it just concentrate
ron: level up for 30 minutes every day
ron: it's just like working out
Haha! So true.
ron: thats a lot
christine: 47 hours isn't enough to get you to 9999 damage every time
christine: i have to level up
ron: you can do it just concentrate
ron: level up for 30 minutes every day
ron: it's just like working out
Haha! So true.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Twist of dream events
Stupid dream... Haha.
So this time, I had been gone for some time and I went back to my apartment. Except it wasn't the current apartment I live in, it was my old one when I lived with Kat! So I tried getting into my apartment but my key wasn't working. I guess the people inside heard me trying to open their door, and the following conversation ensued..
Them: Why are you trying to get into our apartment? This is ours.
Me: Whaaa? No way I've lived here for the past year.
Them: No way, we've lived here for a few years now. Are you sure you don't live in the unit upstairs?
So of course I thought to myself, hmm maybe I DO live upstairs. So I went upstairs and of course my key works. I get inside and all of Kat's stuff was there. I was sooo confused because our door was kind of broken also. And then Kat and her BF come home...
Me: Kat I thought we lived downstairs?
Kat: Yeah isn't it weird? But all our stuff is here.
And of course, I get more confused..
THEN, some random big dudes are able to use their key to open the door. And..
Big dudes: What are you doing in our apartment?
Me: WHAAA?! NOOO! This is OUR apartment.
They then started to take out knives and stuff and I was like.. "OH NO NO WE'LL LEAVE.. PLEASE DON'T HURT US!"
Then all of a sudden! In walks the camera crew and it turns out we were being punk'd all along. (And yes, my real apartment was the downstairs one.. hahaha).
Right? The most STUPID. DREAM. EVER. Haha!
So this time, I had been gone for some time and I went back to my apartment. Except it wasn't the current apartment I live in, it was my old one when I lived with Kat! So I tried getting into my apartment but my key wasn't working. I guess the people inside heard me trying to open their door, and the following conversation ensued..
Them: Why are you trying to get into our apartment? This is ours.
Me: Whaaa? No way I've lived here for the past year.
Them: No way, we've lived here for a few years now. Are you sure you don't live in the unit upstairs?
So of course I thought to myself, hmm maybe I DO live upstairs. So I went upstairs and of course my key works. I get inside and all of Kat's stuff was there. I was sooo confused because our door was kind of broken also. And then Kat and her BF come home...
Me: Kat I thought we lived downstairs?
Kat: Yeah isn't it weird? But all our stuff is here.
And of course, I get more confused..
THEN, some random big dudes are able to use their key to open the door. And..
Big dudes: What are you doing in our apartment?
Me: WHAAA?! NOOO! This is OUR apartment.
They then started to take out knives and stuff and I was like.. "OH NO NO WE'LL LEAVE.. PLEASE DON'T HURT US!"
Then all of a sudden! In walks the camera crew and it turns out we were being punk'd all along. (And yes, my real apartment was the downstairs one.. hahaha).
Right? The most STUPID. DREAM. EVER. Haha!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Where the Wild Things Are
I decided that this blog needed a visual revival. It's a lot warmer and more inviting now. I edited my Twitter last night and then decided to use the same concept and colors for my blog. Based off the children's book and upcoming film..
Where the Wild Things Are:
I can't wait til this film is released. (:
Hope you likey.
I am now done with 3 of 4 finals. My last one is a 5-page paper due at 5pm tomorrow. My goal is to finish early tonight so I could finally play FFX again. (:
Where the Wild Things Are:
I can't wait til this film is released. (:
Hope you likey.
I am now done with 3 of 4 finals. My last one is a 5-page paper due at 5pm tomorrow. My goal is to finish early tonight so I could finally play FFX again. (:
Monday, May 18, 2009
Finals = No creative juices
My Facebook wall-to-wall with Dyanne:
Christine
You are done and I am jealous.. ): Hookah sesh wednesday?
8 hours ago · Comment · Like
Dyanne
Haha get it? Mos def?
about an hour ago · Comment · Like
Christine
.... HAHAHA!!! Man I wish I were done with finals and had time to think of clever wall posts like yours. :P
4 minutes ago · Comment · Like
HAHA I love DCHO! Just a few more days.
Christine
You are done and I am jealous.. ): Hookah sesh wednesday?
8 hours ago · Comment · Like
Dyanne
Haha get it? Mos def?
about an hour ago · Comment · Like
Christine
.... HAHAHA!!! Man I wish I were done with finals and had time to think of clever wall posts like yours. :P
4 minutes ago · Comment · Like
HAHA I love DCHO! Just a few more days.
Friday, May 15, 2009
More weird dreams?!
In my 2-hour nap the other day, I had the scariest dream ever (well, second scariest in my life). I had my first sleep paralysis experience!
In my dream, I had fallen asleep.. And in my dream-sleep, I proceeded to have sleep paralysis. Pretty much another part of me came out of my body (kinda like astro-projection?) and was trying to kill me. So dream-dream-me (astro-projection me) was trying to kill dream-me. All of this while I was sleeping! The worst part was that dream-me was the one experiencing sleep paralysis so she really couldn't wake up from the threat of a knife at her throat because she was sleep-paralyzed..
When dream-me finally woke up (surprisingly unscathed), she was crying and scared and tried telling some friends about it. She also forced herself to stay awake for a long time because she was scared that the same thing would happen (.. that she would get attacked by her self) if she fell asleep again. Worst part was that dream-me kept drifting off to sleep and even at the slightest drift the evil part of dream-me would start peaking out and reveal herself.
When I woke up (real me, not dream-me) my heart was racing. Who knew that a 2-hour nap could produce such a nightmare.. Haha.
Does this make sense?! Well, it does to me. But forreal.. One of my worse dreams!
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Last night I had another weird dream.. Although, not scary.
I went to go meet up with my sister somewhere.. And there were a lot of daycare programs there. There was a program for different age groups, and even one for developmentally disabled children.
Anyhow, my sister and I finally realized we weren't supposed to be there so we started walking away. And as we walked away, some little Asian girl ran up behind me yelling, "Mommy mommy!" I turned around, looked at her with a puzzled expression, and told her, "I'm not your mommy." And she had this, "Oh yeah you're right" look on her face. I asked her if she lost her mommy and she said yes, and I told her I'd help her find her.
For the duration of my dream, we colored a sign together that had her name on it (I don't remember what it was) and a message about how she needed to find her mom. We walked to all the different daycare programs but still no luck.
Needless to say, I woke up without finding her mommy for her. What a failure!
Haha, anyway, those have been some of my more prominent dreams lately. I definitely should be recording my dreams more often because they are REALLY weird but actually EXTREMELY vivid. I'll try to remember!
Until then, ciao. (:
In my dream, I had fallen asleep.. And in my dream-sleep, I proceeded to have sleep paralysis. Pretty much another part of me came out of my body (kinda like astro-projection?) and was trying to kill me. So dream-dream-me (astro-projection me) was trying to kill dream-me. All of this while I was sleeping! The worst part was that dream-me was the one experiencing sleep paralysis so she really couldn't wake up from the threat of a knife at her throat because she was sleep-paralyzed..
When dream-me finally woke up (surprisingly unscathed), she was crying and scared and tried telling some friends about it. She also forced herself to stay awake for a long time because she was scared that the same thing would happen (.. that she would get attacked by her self) if she fell asleep again. Worst part was that dream-me kept drifting off to sleep and even at the slightest drift the evil part of dream-me would start peaking out and reveal herself.
When I woke up (real me, not dream-me) my heart was racing. Who knew that a 2-hour nap could produce such a nightmare.. Haha.
Does this make sense?! Well, it does to me. But forreal.. One of my worse dreams!
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Last night I had another weird dream.. Although, not scary.
I went to go meet up with my sister somewhere.. And there were a lot of daycare programs there. There was a program for different age groups, and even one for developmentally disabled children.
Anyhow, my sister and I finally realized we weren't supposed to be there so we started walking away. And as we walked away, some little Asian girl ran up behind me yelling, "Mommy mommy!" I turned around, looked at her with a puzzled expression, and told her, "I'm not your mommy." And she had this, "Oh yeah you're right" look on her face. I asked her if she lost her mommy and she said yes, and I told her I'd help her find her.
For the duration of my dream, we colored a sign together that had her name on it (I don't remember what it was) and a message about how she needed to find her mom. We walked to all the different daycare programs but still no luck.
Needless to say, I woke up without finding her mommy for her. What a failure!
Haha, anyway, those have been some of my more prominent dreams lately. I definitely should be recording my dreams more often because they are REALLY weird but actually EXTREMELY vivid. I'll try to remember!
Until then, ciao. (:
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Looking good vs. feeling good
I don't consider myself a very high-maintenance girl, but I guess when it comes down to it there are certain things that place me under that category.
When it comes to my appearance, I will almost never go out in public wearing sweats, not even if I'm just walking two blocks and back (exception: going to something like dance practice). I almost never leave my house without at least eyeliner on. I can't go out without straightening or curling my hair. And I hate going out in public wearing my glasses (contacts ftw!).
A lot of things over the course of my life have caused me to adopt these certain rules of my physical appearance. For example, I always wear eyeliner because when I was younger a friend told me that I look pretty with makeup on (haha, we are still friends. In fact, he's one of my best. He meant no harm!). Also, in high school I'd go to school without eyeliner (due to me being late so much) and people would think that I was tired or that I had been crying. Nowadays I sacrifice being late to class in order to feel okay with my physical appearance--I have to be comfortable with what I'm wearing, my hair always has to be dried and straightened/curled, and my eyes have to have eyeliner.
I guess it's one of those, look good-feel good personal ideologies. I don't necessarily put A LOT of work into the way I look, but I do spend some time on it daily.
The reason I bring this up is because today around 1130am Paolo called me and asked me to go to lunch with him. I hadn't yet showered because I plan on being home all day and getting work done, neither of which requires me to shower. Of course, I had no makeup on and my hair was all frizzled (I did manage to put my contacts on though!). I told him this, and he told me it didn't matter. When I saw him, I was all fussy about the way I looked and he said, "Why? You look good."
Hearing him tell me that I look good made me feel so much more at ease. I know words are just words and he could have just been telling me I look good to shut me up, but I'm glad he did because yes, words are words, but sometimes they really go a long way.
Point of the story 1:
Appearance isn't everything. DUH. I know this, but I've gotten so used to my daily routine of putting time into the way I look that I don't want to change it. It really is a personal thing. I like going out in public feeling like I look nice. It's moreso for my own benefit than for others'.
Point of the story 2:
Paolo really knows how to make me happy. Seriously. Even in my ugliest times he still manages to make me feel beautiful. Cheesy enough for you? Hehe.
Well, that's all the time I have today for personal stories.
Ciao, for now.
When it comes to my appearance, I will almost never go out in public wearing sweats, not even if I'm just walking two blocks and back (exception: going to something like dance practice). I almost never leave my house without at least eyeliner on. I can't go out without straightening or curling my hair. And I hate going out in public wearing my glasses (contacts ftw!).
A lot of things over the course of my life have caused me to adopt these certain rules of my physical appearance. For example, I always wear eyeliner because when I was younger a friend told me that I look pretty with makeup on (haha, we are still friends. In fact, he's one of my best. He meant no harm!). Also, in high school I'd go to school without eyeliner (due to me being late so much) and people would think that I was tired or that I had been crying. Nowadays I sacrifice being late to class in order to feel okay with my physical appearance--I have to be comfortable with what I'm wearing, my hair always has to be dried and straightened/curled, and my eyes have to have eyeliner.
I guess it's one of those, look good-feel good personal ideologies. I don't necessarily put A LOT of work into the way I look, but I do spend some time on it daily.
The reason I bring this up is because today around 1130am Paolo called me and asked me to go to lunch with him. I hadn't yet showered because I plan on being home all day and getting work done, neither of which requires me to shower. Of course, I had no makeup on and my hair was all frizzled (I did manage to put my contacts on though!). I told him this, and he told me it didn't matter. When I saw him, I was all fussy about the way I looked and he said, "Why? You look good."
Hearing him tell me that I look good made me feel so much more at ease. I know words are just words and he could have just been telling me I look good to shut me up, but I'm glad he did because yes, words are words, but sometimes they really go a long way.
Point of the story 1:
Appearance isn't everything. DUH. I know this, but I've gotten so used to my daily routine of putting time into the way I look that I don't want to change it. It really is a personal thing. I like going out in public feeling like I look nice. It's moreso for my own benefit than for others'.
Point of the story 2:
Paolo really knows how to make me happy. Seriously. Even in my ugliest times he still manages to make me feel beautiful. Cheesy enough for you? Hehe.
Well, that's all the time I have today for personal stories.
Ciao, for now.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
If only there were more than minimum reassurance..
C: what can't you handle?
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Auto Response from christine:
i can't handle it
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christine: you graduating
C: =(
C: you can
C: =) and will
christine: the thought of summer coming scares me
christine: cuz we all remember what happened LASt summer!
christine: -.-
C: it shoouldn't
christine: i know it shouldn't, but it does
christine: i don't like not knowing
christine: what will happen of you and me i mean
C: that's one thing that makes it better
C: knowing you have to make the best of it right now
C: because the next step is unclear
C: =) we'll be fine
C: so just stay up
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Auto Response from christine:
i can't handle it
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christine: you graduating
C: =(
C: you can
C: =) and will
christine: the thought of summer coming scares me
christine: cuz we all remember what happened LASt summer!
christine: -.-
C: it shoouldn't
christine: i know it shouldn't, but it does
christine: i don't like not knowing
christine: what will happen of you and me i mean
C: that's one thing that makes it better
C: knowing you have to make the best of it right now
C: because the next step is unclear
C: =) we'll be fine
C: so just stay up
The woes of finals..
christine: i want to sleep but like
christine: everytime i lie down i feel guilty
christine: ahhaha
rex: SAME HERE.
christine: everytime i lie down i feel guilty
christine: ahhaha
rex: SAME HERE.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Bonjour, good day!
Belle is seriously the root of where my Paris/France fascination began.. I've been fascinated with most things French since I was young. (Belle is probably also the reason why I'm such an academic person..... I LOVE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!)
Anyway, I had my orientation for Paris yesterday, and I am getting more and more excited/nervous as the time for me to go abroad approaches. There are so many places I want to visit and explore! I found out that I have a one-bedroom suite apartment all to myself, with a kitchen and bathroom! You cannotttt tell me that is not extremely AWESOME! Also, as a study-abroad student I will be getting an all-access pass to the Louvre! Meaning I can go an unlimited amount of times whenever I want! Ahhh I'm so excited.
But yeah.. I don't know what's in store for me in Paris except all things awesome. I think it's about time for another vacation and this is exactly what I need.
June you are so close, yet so far!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Drink all day, play all night!
I spent my weekend in LAS VEGAS and I must say it was one of the BEST. WEEKENDS. EVER. I met up with my bro and sis and sister's boyfriend and brother's friends over there (I was the baby!). But it was sick, cuz my bro is finally back from deployment and we decided to do it big by celebrating in VEGAS. And what was especially tight was that everyone else was older so they were showing me the ropes and of course taking care of me!
I got to see a lot of the things I saw as a kid, except this time it was so much better. I gambled for the first time EVER in LIFE, which is great because you are served free drinks as you gamble! I won $35 by myself, and then we (sis, bro, sis' boyfriend, and I) hit jackpot on this giant slot machine, allowing us to split $300. Hahaha. It was very exciting times.
We also hit up the famous club TAO (got in free, VIP!) where JAY-Z, DIDDY, TOO SHORT, and CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER were throwing a post-fight party! I didn't expect that.. But it was sooo sick. BEST WEEKEND EVER to be in Vegas! Also hit up a new club/lounge called Lavo in the Palazzo which was very chill.
And of course, Manny Pacquiao for the win AGAIN. It was nuts in Vegas! So many Filipinos.. And also so many potential Filipino-British drunk fights!
Anyway, here are some pictures.. I'm having major Vegas withdrawals already and I think I might have to go back next month before I leave for Paris!
Siblings!
Me and my bro at Tao beach with some Heinies
Jay-Z, Diddy, & Cedric the Entertainer!
Jay-Z & Diddy on the mic
Lavo Lounge
At Le Petit Cafe in Paris, Las Veags
The giant Eiffel Tower alcoholic slushies that gave us good luck so we could hit Jackpot!
I got to see a lot of the things I saw as a kid, except this time it was so much better. I gambled for the first time EVER in LIFE, which is great because you are served free drinks as you gamble! I won $35 by myself, and then we (sis, bro, sis' boyfriend, and I) hit jackpot on this giant slot machine, allowing us to split $300. Hahaha. It was very exciting times.
We also hit up the famous club TAO (got in free, VIP!) where JAY-Z, DIDDY, TOO SHORT, and CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER were throwing a post-fight party! I didn't expect that.. But it was sooo sick. BEST WEEKEND EVER to be in Vegas! Also hit up a new club/lounge called Lavo in the Palazzo which was very chill.
And of course, Manny Pacquiao for the win AGAIN. It was nuts in Vegas! So many Filipinos.. And also so many potential Filipino-British drunk fights!
Anyway, here are some pictures.. I'm having major Vegas withdrawals already and I think I might have to go back next month before I leave for Paris!
Siblings!
Me and my bro at Tao beach with some Heinies
Jay-Z, Diddy, & Cedric the Entertainer!
Jay-Z & Diddy on the mic
Lavo Lounge
At Le Petit Cafe in Paris, Las Veags
The giant Eiffel Tower alcoholic slushies that gave us good luck so we could hit Jackpot!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
lovers & friends
Or lovers vs. friends?
I think one of the hardest parts of being in a relationship is finding time to balance between your lover and your friends. In general, it's always hard to please everyone.
The thing I love about my friend is that they are super duper awesome when it comes to understanding how I am in relationships. Seriously. My friends have always been there to pick up the pieces of my broken heart, to give me space to clear my head when I need it, to vent when we get into fights, and to listen to me talk about how happy I am with my significant other. They are just extremely awesome for that, especially because relationship talk can get SOOOOOOOOO annoying.
Knowing what they know about my relationships (the fights, the awkardness, the venting, etc.), my friends are just SO AWESOME when it comes to them actually dealing with my significant other. Instead of being all blehh toward them after knowing about our stupid fights, my friends always go out of their way to make them feel welcome. Pretty much my friends are inviting, nice, friendly people.
In short, I couldn't ask for better friends, for never making me have to choose between my lover and my friends. Not many people could say that. (:
I think one of the hardest parts of being in a relationship is finding time to balance between your lover and your friends. In general, it's always hard to please everyone.
The thing I love about my friend is that they are super duper awesome when it comes to understanding how I am in relationships. Seriously. My friends have always been there to pick up the pieces of my broken heart, to give me space to clear my head when I need it, to vent when we get into fights, and to listen to me talk about how happy I am with my significant other. They are just extremely awesome for that, especially because relationship talk can get SOOOOOOOOO annoying.
Knowing what they know about my relationships (the fights, the awkardness, the venting, etc.), my friends are just SO AWESOME when it comes to them actually dealing with my significant other. Instead of being all blehh toward them after knowing about our stupid fights, my friends always go out of their way to make them feel welcome. Pretty much my friends are inviting, nice, friendly people.
In short, I couldn't ask for better friends, for never making me have to choose between my lover and my friends. Not many people could say that. (:
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Hannah Montana the Movie
Tonight I watched this awesome movie. And yes, I may be lame for doing so.. But I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT (yeah yeah, go on and judge.. I don't care!). I'm actually surprised that I loved it as much as I did. My theater experience consisted of laughs, smiles, and even tears. Haha, who knew.
There's nothing really too surprising about the plot. Most everyone could infer what is going to happen in the movie from previews. But it was still a good movie.
Anyway, the best part about the movie was seriously the SOUNDTRACK. I don't listen to country music much, but I thoroughly enjoyed all the songs that were in the movie (albeit, not all Miley/Hannah songs were country). But both Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift have songs on the soundtrack! It was a very pleasant listening experience (as well as viewing experience).
Needless to say, I loooved the movie. I was already a Hannah fan prior to watching (the show is actually really funny.. and my niece loves it!).. So this was great for me.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Rantings of a loon!
- AiR show tonight was AMAZING. I'm so proud of us. We have one more night to go and then AFTER PARTY. Yessssss. Come out and watch!
- I hate working alone on Fridays!!! I get really hungry and, well, no one really wants to work on Friday. Haha.
- Progress: 1 page done of my 12-15 page essay due Monday! -.- The pressure to finish soon is so daunting. I'm gonna get on it once I wake up.....
- Because I'm sleepy. It is almost 1am (kinda early to sleep!) but heyy sleep is good, especially when you're exhausteedddd after a long day of work and singing.
- I miss my booboo! It's not fair when there are nights when I really, really want to just cuddle with him (like tonight) and he's not here! BOO.
Anyway, I'm done. Goodnight.
- I hate working alone on Fridays!!! I get really hungry and, well, no one really wants to work on Friday. Haha.
- Progress: 1 page done of my 12-15 page essay due Monday! -.- The pressure to finish soon is so daunting. I'm gonna get on it once I wake up.....
- Because I'm sleepy. It is almost 1am (kinda early to sleep!) but heyy sleep is good, especially when you're exhausteedddd after a long day of work and singing.
- I miss my booboo! It's not fair when there are nights when I really, really want to just cuddle with him (like tonight) and he's not here! BOO.
Anyway, I'm done. Goodnight.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Confessions of my (embarassing) past
X ta C: someone just remarked, "OMG I JUST GOT YOUR SN"
X ta C: XtaC
X ta C: i was like
X ta C: X + tacy
X ta C: ecstasy
X ta C: how ironic that i made that my sn in 4th grade
christine: the sn i made in 4th grade was finepnay21
christine: actually
christine: FiNePnAy21
christine: upon recommendation of my then-boyfriend
christine: "we just got aol! i get to make an sn!"
christine: "it should be finepnay21"
christine: "okay"
christine: hahahahahaha ridic
christine: i had SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MANY SNs
christine: aLwAyZ4SqUaLL
christine: zZ RiNoA Zz
christine: JeDi QuEeEn or something
christine: itsgonnabene
christine: sourbrainsteeny
christine: which i would alter to make say.. so ur brains teeny
christine: my nickname was steen / steeny
X ta C: holy crap
X ta C: your sns
X ta C: are ridiculous
christine: HAHAHA
X ta C: mine were
X ta C: yakumo115
X ta C: mudeswingkidz
christine: lol
christine: yours are RIDIC
christine: dont you like mine
christine: aLwAyZ4SqUaLL
X ta C: the capitals for one
christine: come on
christine: zZ RiNoA Zz
X ta C: sleepy rinoa?
christine: hahaha
christine: it was like
christine: xX
christine: oO
christine: but i wanted zz's
christine: and then in 8th grade i made steeny the weeny
christine: and then in 10th i made this one
christine: i had lots others please do trust
christine: i didnt mention all the pinay ones
christine: hahaahhahaha
christine: qt pinay something something
christine: i know.. i'm so awesome.
X ta C: XtaC
X ta C: i was like
X ta C: X + tacy
X ta C: ecstasy
X ta C: how ironic that i made that my sn in 4th grade
christine: the sn i made in 4th grade was finepnay21
christine: actually
christine: FiNePnAy21
christine: upon recommendation of my then-boyfriend
christine: "we just got aol! i get to make an sn!"
christine: "it should be finepnay21"
christine: "okay"
christine: hahahahahaha ridic
christine: i had SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MANY SNs
christine: aLwAyZ4SqUaLL
christine: zZ RiNoA Zz
christine: JeDi QuEeEn or something
christine: itsgonnabene
christine: sourbrainsteeny
christine: which i would alter to make say.. so ur brains teeny
christine: my nickname was steen / steeny
X ta C: holy crap
X ta C: your sns
X ta C: are ridiculous
christine: HAHAHA
X ta C: mine were
X ta C: yakumo115
X ta C: mudeswingkidz
christine: lol
christine: yours are RIDIC
christine: dont you like mine
christine: aLwAyZ4SqUaLL
X ta C: the capitals for one
christine: come on
christine: zZ RiNoA Zz
X ta C: sleepy rinoa?
christine: hahaha
christine: it was like
christine: xX
christine: oO
christine: but i wanted zz's
christine: and then in 8th grade i made steeny the weeny
christine: and then in 10th i made this one
christine: i had lots others please do trust
christine: i didnt mention all the pinay ones
christine: hahaahhahaha
christine: qt pinay something something
christine: i know.. i'm so awesome.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
oh, Disney channel (:
So, my a cappella group is doing a Miley Cyrus song for our spring show this weekend. And, well, it got me Youtube-ing all kinds of Disney channel songs! I dunno why. This really is borderline lame, but I kinda (a lot) love the Disney Channel. Haha :X
Anyway, here are some of my favessss...
(I think I want to arrange this... Thoughts?)
HAHA. Okay, I'm done. Enjoy!
PS,
This post is dedciated to dcho because she's one of the very few (aside from my sister and niece) who understands my Disney channel appreciation! Hehe.
Anyway, here are some of my favessss...
(I think I want to arrange this... Thoughts?)
HAHA. Okay, I'm done. Enjoy!
PS,
This post is dedciated to dcho because she's one of the very few (aside from my sister and niece) who understands my Disney channel appreciation! Hehe.
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