2009?!

It seems like it just became 2008 yesterday! As I become older, years have definitely been passing by a lot faster. On top of that, I haven't updated for a realllly long time. I just found nothing interesting nowadays... in other words, I found no motivation to post something new. Well, since the new year is coming and all, I figured that it was time for me to post something new.

Sadly, I have nothing on my mind right now except exercising, dancing, and sleeping. Enjoying this holiday break while I can. (: All I'm looking forward to is my birthday! Not because of presents and all that stuff, but because I'm a step closer to driving aaand I can finally apply for a job at Starbucks!

Aright so one thing I noticed... from looking back on my previous entries, I found that I haven't really accomplished all of my new year's resolutions. I should try again this year....

1. Stop procrastinating with work that needs to be done (during long breaks, especially). I think I did aright with this one...

2. Read more. If you guys can give me a recommended list of good books, that would be great! (: Fail. -_- I'm going to try this again.

3. Be more focused on the "present" and not let myself down for what others say; to simply just move up and on while they remain envious and unhappy. To shut down all negativity that others try to inflict on my accomplishments. I think so? Haha

4. Become less of an "over-acheiver" and try to focus on main things that I'm good at, or have the potential to be good at. Kinda.

5. Stop eating when I'm "bored" and have normal, portion-controlled meals. At times yes, and other times no. But I'm on a good track so far (:

6. Not only do what is needed, but to go beyond my expectations (especially with work in school). I think I did pretty good on this one.

7. Have less moodswings and always think of others before myself. Oh man..... Hahaaa.

8. Spend money on more meaningful things FIRST, then use it on myself conservatively. Yes! Haven't bought a new pair of sneakers since last year. LOL





But anyhow, hope you guys are enjoying your break and have a wonderfullll, happy new year!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Eat lots of turkey guys! This is random but, I passed my permit test and will be getting my hours done in exactly 43 days! And I think I'll be getting a car. [;

lip piercing

So yesterday, I finally decided to pierce the right side of my lip. I got enough courage to do it even after being told not to by my parents. So I went over my friend's house, pierced it, then hung out with a couple other friends for the rest of the day. We watched Twilight, which was (in my opinion) a great movie, but many people tell me that they didn't like it since the book was so much better. I wouldn't know because I never read the book.

Anyway, I was thinking the whole day about what my mom would say if she found out about my piercing. I was first going to hide it from her for as long as I could, but I decided that it wasn't a great idea because if she found out for herself, it would've just made things worse. So then I decided to tell her in the car as soon as she picked me up. Her reaction wasn't as bad as I thought; she just gave a really big sigh and yelled "Why would you do that!" But as she gradually went on with her lecture/tantrum, I persistently told her that I wanted to keep it, even though she consistently told me to take it out.

In the end, she won the argument by using the "guilt" trick. Since I wouldn't take it out, she stopped and said,
"You're a great daughter. Because of your selfishness, we're going to be taking all the sh*t from other parents who disapprove of your piercing. We've given you everything, and you can't even resist a piercing in return."
Of course this worked. So I reluctantly took out the labret and said, "I took it out." and suddently, she acts sorry for me. So now that I think about it, I'm not as upset as I was because she told me I can do whatever when I go to college. At least then, whatever I do won't be blamed on my parents since I'd be considered an "adult." It's whatever now. But I gotta admit, I did enjoy it while it lasted.





So after the piercing, my friend fed her snake right in front of me. It was the. craziest thing. I've ever seen. I felt so bad for that rat. It was pretty cute too.






RIP lip ring; RIP cute rat.

halloween is coming up...

So my friends and I decided to go the the famous Blood Manor on 27th street to start off the month in a fun way (other than going to frightfest like the usual). So while waiting on line for an hour, I tried to act tough and not run away from the monsters that came up at us, but I just could not help myself, which made them stay longer just for the entertainment of me screaming my head off.

I extremely disliked this guy. He was hovering over me for a good 5 minutes and trapping me at a corner while I looked like the biggest wimp on earth.


This girl was just funny. She kept on banging that stupid hammer while we were on line, and her laugh sounded like a "awkward orgasm" from what the people behind me said. Haha


Should be doing homework right now. Don't I always say this? Later (:

first week of school

So, school started on Wednesday (the 3rd) for me and guess what, I'm already dreading it. Summer's gone by way too quick, and that fact didn't hit me until yesterday morning. But now, it's time for me to get focused academically and on volleyball and that's ALL. Really. I'ts about time time for me to concentrate on my goals and be productive every single day. It's going to be tough, but I'm gonna try my best to not be a slacker and definatelyyyyy NOT PROCRASTINATE (:

Wish all of you the best of luck on a new school year!

hey guys

I really haven't been up to date with my blogs lately. I was actually on the verge of just quitting, but then I convinced myself that keeping one of these things will benefit me somehow in the future. And it's always fun to look back on! Anyway, nothing has really been new except the fact that I completely changed my hairstyle (it's been a while, but never posted up a pic of it) and everyday has been a similar routine. Ever since last Monday, I've been going to volleyball practice 3-6, and before that, I would mostly be at Borders working on summer reading. After volleyball, I would eat a quick dinner, take about an hour break, and go out for a jog.

So it's been like this for the past couple days, and honestly, it makes me feel really productive. But at the same time, it makes me want to get out of here and do something crazy fun. Not the regular hang outs around town such as watching a movie or going to the mall, but something not done on a regular basis... like going to a museum or exhibit, watching a concert or a musical, or just hitting up the beach. However, volleyball and school are already starting to devour my time, so I'll need to quit thinking about those things.

I can already feel that sophmore year is going to be a dread, but I'm going to try and stay positive and have as much fun as I can while being focused at the same time. Summer break has gone by way too quick, but one things I'm glad about is that I'm a few steps closer to getting my driver's permit [: (4 months!)

I'll update more often from now on, but now I need to do more summer reading.

Carnival Miracle

The Ship:










Taken on the ship:















Puerto Rico:















St. Thomas:






Grand Turk:







Those 8 days were simply amazing.

halfway into summer vacation

Cruise in 2 days. See you in August.

MAD.

Okay, so why must I have the worst luck at the worst times? This coming week is my week of finals and culmination projects. And it just so happens that the cord of my laptop charger was tangled with my chair, and while the laptop was charging on my desk, I carelessly moved my chair and BLAM. Laptop screen is cracked. So I'm a bit peeved now because it happened right before I needed to use it to work on a project. Joy.

Excuse the sarcasm, but having one of my most cherished possessions get wrecked doesn't make me the happiest person right now. It's also not that great when I wrote down all the things I needed to do this week on my laptop, and me having a minor case of ADD, I'm pretty sure things aren't going to go too well in the next couple of days. I'm going to make some smores over the stove to make me feel better. Bye guys.

june already!

New York is amazing. There's never nothing to do there. Soho and 99th with some fam on Thursday:


uniqlo.

pinkberry.

jaaaaaaaames!

health nuts, wutchuknowwwwwww [:

SNACK

daddy's office right after

then HIT THE N R B. :D




teen arts festival 2008!







Tents + beach volleyball + kalbi + thunderstorms =
Friday-Sunday. Camping. FUN(:






Sunday, no more break until Summer Vacation.
Come soon, July!