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.
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