I'm so glad I don't have homework on the back of my mind anymore... I'm not used to this feeling. And I still cannot believe the semester's over. In August, my inner cynic doubted my ability to balance full-time school and part-time work but I proved myself wrong and that's a huge victory for me.
Lately, I've been thinking about my 2010 New Year's Resolutions. I want to create one because I want to accomplish lots of things this year. But for sure I'd like to be more involved in community activities, such as running for a good cause (still thinking about joining the January 1st, 5k run!), donating blood, or helping kids learn how to read... stuff like that. I would also like to find Vegan Filipino restaurants and see for myself if it's possible to eat Filipino food without meat. Also, I want to conquer certain phobias next year. Three things I fear: heights, spiders, and public speaking... hopefully I'll free myself from one of them. I would also like to learn more about the Culture and History of the Philippines. I feel like if I had a better understanding of my roots, I'll appreciate it more. I'm too Americanized. Trying new things is going to be big for me in 2010. The sky's the limit!
New topic: Nine West. My manager finally went on maternity leave. I'm really excited for her! I'm hoping her baby will be born around (or on) my birthday. On the other hand, the staff isn't doing so well without her. We have two new associates who are Assistant Manager 1 and 2. One of them, apparently, is finding it difficult to blend in with us. It is hard to be the new person, I don't blame her. She has her way of running things, and we have our old way of running things. I truly believe it's all just a huuuuuuge misunderstanding between associates. Everyone has to just suck it up and run with it. I like new ideas as long as it's going to improve and benefit everyone in the long run. My only responsibility right now: train the new associates before I leave.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Fall '09 Semester
....is officially over! Last Saturday, I had my online Psychology final. Monday, I had my online English 1A final. Tuesday, I had my American Government final. And today, I had my U.S. History final. I was studying nonstop everyday since last Friday. Now that finals are over, it feels so good to be done with this semester. I'm proud of myself for handling four classes and a job. I'll admit, there were many, many, many, many times where I had to choose between homework or fun, and silly me, I chose fun over homework! Next semester, it's not going to be like that. I can't afford to choose fun over homework.
MY GRADES FOR FALL '09
English 1A - B
Psychology - Pass
U.S. History - B
American Gov't - B
Winter '10 Classes:
Psychology 12- Human Growth and Development (Online course)
Physical Education- Beginning Badminton
Spring '10 Classes:
English 1B- English Composition
Comm 10- Public Speaking
BioSci 11- Human Biology
Math 10- Elementary Statistics
Physical Education- Stretch & Fitness (TV course)
Short-term Goal: Transfer to SJSU by Fall 2010
Long-term Goal: Graduate w/ BA Degree in Psychology by Fall 2012
MY GRADES FOR FALL '09
English 1A - B
Psychology - Pass
U.S. History - B
American Gov't - B
Winter '10 Classes:
Psychology 12- Human Growth and Development (Online course)
Physical Education- Beginning Badminton
Spring '10 Classes:
English 1B- English Composition
Comm 10- Public Speaking
BioSci 11- Human Biology
Math 10- Elementary Statistics
Physical Education- Stretch & Fitness (TV course)
Short-term Goal: Transfer to SJSU by Fall 2010
Long-term Goal: Graduate w/ BA Degree in Psychology by Fall 2012
Monday, December 14, 2009
My Wishlist
Scrapbook from Target - $21.99I'd like to start one for 2010 :)
T-mobile's myTouch Phone - $149
Forever21 Diamond Print Tank - $13.80
The Office Season 5Walmart $28.32
Best Buy $39.99
Fry's $39.99
Target $44.99
Alicia Keys' New Album The Element of FreedomComes out December 15th
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
2 More Weeks
Two more weeks of school. I'm excited but not. Two weeks usually go by fast, but I know it's gonna be the longest two weeks ever! I've got projects due back-to-back, including essays, quizzes, and tests. I just need to remind myself to take it easy and to have fun... it's the struggle that makes college experience most memorable. I know I'll pull through. I kind of wish I didn't have work so I could put more time and effort into school.
Black Friday was the worst. I worked from midnight to 11am... in fact, I didn't get any sleep the day before since it was Thanksgiving Day (besides, who needs sleep when you have loved ones, turkey, and dessert?! NOT I!). Brian worked with me at midnight. He helped me stay awake at work. I was impressed how he handled a whole aisle to himself without much experience... I'm very proud of him! If I were to look back to Black Friday, I'd say midnight to 4am was a nightmare. First, Brian and I had to park a block away at his cousin's house because of the heavy traffic on Montague, Great Mall Parkway, and Main Street. Luckily, it took only 8 minutes to walk to the mall from his cousin's house. Second, we were short on staff members when we needed it the most. One of my associates had an anxiety attack because of all the people in the mall (poor co-worker). And third, I could barely walk around our store without bumping into people. Our store was so messy, it felt like an EF5 tornado hit our store. And then by the end of my shift, my hatred level for Black Fridays sprung straight through the ceiling... F Black Fridays!
Cyber Monday was insane. I heard on the news that every minute people were spending a million dollars online. I find that amazing how people take advantage of this sale.. I would've bought myself something too, but my poor Honda Civic needed new wheels, an oil change, and new transmission fluids. I probably spent ~$450 on all of that. Every time I take my car for service, I get this urge to learn about cars and how to maintain them. I feel like I get less than what I paid for every time. Especially since I'm a girl, these auto-mechanic specialists think I'm stupid and don't know shit about cars (it is true to an extent but it gives me reason to learn about cars). I just hate feeling helpless.
Brian finally completed his externship at Stanford Hospital. I'm really glad that the people liked him there. They want him to apply the moment he gets his license in the mail. I'm so proud of him. The only thing is I wish it wasn't so far. Traffic is a biiitch. I went there between my classes to eat lunch with Brian, but without traffic it only takes me about 20-25 minutes to drive there as opposed to 50 minutes with traffic. Brian and Sheryll's graduation from Unitek is on December 12th. I can't wait to celebrate with them. "It's gonna be AWESOME!!!!"
Today we celebrated Mayumi's 9th Birthday. I felt bad because I didn't have a surprise gift for her like what I've done in the past birthdays. Instead, I took her to the mall to buy whatever she wanted. I guess that sort of gift is ineffective to kids. My bad! A huge fail for me. We took her to Chuck E Cheese, though. She had fun until Brian's nephew punched her on the shoulder to give him more tokens. We need to teach that boy some manners! RULE #1: NEVER...EVER!....PUNCH THE BIRTHDAY CELEBRANT. Overall, she was happy and that's what matters in the end.
Today we also decorated Brian's living room with Christmas decorations. We also decorated their Christmas Tree. Even though I grew up not celebrating Christmas, I enjoy this time of year. Perhaps it's because it's the end of the year and how, for American customs, we are given vacations or breaks from work/school. It's also a time where family members who live far apart from each other are given the opportunity to reunite without any interferences. I'm celebrating the season of love and relaxation with family and friends despite religious/cultural differences. It's all love, no hate.
Black Friday was the worst. I worked from midnight to 11am... in fact, I didn't get any sleep the day before since it was Thanksgiving Day (besides, who needs sleep when you have loved ones, turkey, and dessert?! NOT I!). Brian worked with me at midnight. He helped me stay awake at work. I was impressed how he handled a whole aisle to himself without much experience... I'm very proud of him! If I were to look back to Black Friday, I'd say midnight to 4am was a nightmare. First, Brian and I had to park a block away at his cousin's house because of the heavy traffic on Montague, Great Mall Parkway, and Main Street. Luckily, it took only 8 minutes to walk to the mall from his cousin's house. Second, we were short on staff members when we needed it the most. One of my associates had an anxiety attack because of all the people in the mall (poor co-worker). And third, I could barely walk around our store without bumping into people. Our store was so messy, it felt like an EF5 tornado hit our store. And then by the end of my shift, my hatred level for Black Fridays sprung straight through the ceiling... F Black Fridays!
Cyber Monday was insane. I heard on the news that every minute people were spending a million dollars online. I find that amazing how people take advantage of this sale.. I would've bought myself something too, but my poor Honda Civic needed new wheels, an oil change, and new transmission fluids. I probably spent ~$450 on all of that. Every time I take my car for service, I get this urge to learn about cars and how to maintain them. I feel like I get less than what I paid for every time. Especially since I'm a girl, these auto-mechanic specialists think I'm stupid and don't know shit about cars (it is true to an extent but it gives me reason to learn about cars). I just hate feeling helpless.
Brian finally completed his externship at Stanford Hospital. I'm really glad that the people liked him there. They want him to apply the moment he gets his license in the mail. I'm so proud of him. The only thing is I wish it wasn't so far. Traffic is a biiitch. I went there between my classes to eat lunch with Brian, but without traffic it only takes me about 20-25 minutes to drive there as opposed to 50 minutes with traffic. Brian and Sheryll's graduation from Unitek is on December 12th. I can't wait to celebrate with them. "It's gonna be AWESOME!!!!"
Today we celebrated Mayumi's 9th Birthday. I felt bad because I didn't have a surprise gift for her like what I've done in the past birthdays. Instead, I took her to the mall to buy whatever she wanted. I guess that sort of gift is ineffective to kids. My bad! A huge fail for me. We took her to Chuck E Cheese, though. She had fun until Brian's nephew punched her on the shoulder to give him more tokens. We need to teach that boy some manners! RULE #1: NEVER...EVER!....PUNCH THE BIRTHDAY CELEBRANT. Overall, she was happy and that's what matters in the end.
Today we also decorated Brian's living room with Christmas decorations. We also decorated their Christmas Tree. Even though I grew up not celebrating Christmas, I enjoy this time of year. Perhaps it's because it's the end of the year and how, for American customs, we are given vacations or breaks from work/school. It's also a time where family members who live far apart from each other are given the opportunity to reunite without any interferences. I'm celebrating the season of love and relaxation with family and friends despite religious/cultural differences. It's all love, no hate.
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