End of the year :)

Today I found out I passed all my classes and it feels great to be a step closer to my goal. It feels like this semester went by really fast... I'm going to miss my Tuesday/Thursday routine. Well, maybe! Haha... I probably won't miss taking the light rail even though it was free. My project for the whole month of January is to find a car -- new/used.

What's important is to keep moving forward... what's done is done. I'm hoping for a new year full of opportunities and excitement. I'm looking to grow more in the field of teaching... to be honest, teaching little kids is harder than I thought, haha! It's not that I can't do it because I know I can... I just believe that in order to teach children, I have to change my old way of thinking first because lately I've been experiencing a lot of cognitive dissonance which isn't helping at all. My beliefs don't match my actions and I would like to change that.

Here's to a new year! :)

Congratulations to the San Francisco Giants! I admit, I am a bandwagon fan. I jumped on the bandwagon 8 games ago, and since then I realized how exciting baseball was. As I watched each of those past 8 games, I learned a lot about baseball. Not only that, but the parade in San Francisco was an exciting experience as well. I loved the atmosphere and I truly felt the unity in the crowd. I didn't buy a souvenir but just as long as Brian and Mayumi did then I'm good. Congratulations again to the San Francisco Giants! =) I can't wait for next baseball season; I'll be more involved in baseball. Until then, time to focus my attention on the Golden State Warriors!

An update on my life:

It's already half way into the semester at San Jose State, and I still haven't declared my major (but I will soon!). I just want to take my time thinking about it because I really don't want to waste any time and money here at SJSU. I feel like my classes this semester (Abnormal Psych, Social Psych, and Sex & Gender) are pretty laid back. I'm hardly stressed out. I've also gotten the hang of how things work around here so it's not as bad as I initially thought. In my last blog I sounded unhappy being here because when I was at Mission College, I placed SJSU up high on a pedastal.... and when I finally came here I thought: "this sucks!" But I take it back. I just needed to learn and experience the place longer.

Another new thing is I'm a Preschool Instructor. I haven't started because the LifeScan process is taking awhile. I'm waiting for an appointment with Human Resources so they can give me an orientation. I was so excited though when I got the call! I can't wait until the job begins =)

Anyway, the holidays are just around the corner and I can't wait! I am looking forward to spending more time with my family and friends and creating more memories with them. They are an awesome group to be around.. they're real chill and laid back.... no drama whatsoever... I'm just blessed to have them in my life =)

Well I'll end it here for now... until next time!

First week at SJSU

My first week at SJSU was okay. I still haven't adjusted to the large campus. For my first week, I tried adding classes that required me to walk all over the place. I am also taking the VTA light rail to school to save gas and money. If I could get my Bachelor's Degree at Mission College, I would do it...

Nervous

San Jose State University starts this Thursday for me. I can't believe that one year ago, going to SJSU was just a plan; a plan I wanted so badly. Now I'm actually going there! =*) Exactly one year ago, I felt like I accomplished nothing in life or that it was taking me forever to get things done. Since then I obtained my Associate's Degree in Social and Behavioral Science AND got accepted into San Jose State University. What an exciting and challenging 2009-2010 school year for me.

Now that SJSU is starting, I have the opportunity to finally get my Bachelor of Science Degree and make my parents proud =) I'm giving myself two years to get it and hopefully when I'm done with school I can finally begin the next part of my life. I think the main reason why I'm nervous is because SJSU is a new environment for me. It's a bigger school with new people. I'm looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends or re-meeting old friends. I'm hoping it'll be a new and fun experience for me.

YEssss....

I passed the WST at SJSU =)

My latest obsession

School's over!

I can't believe the spring semester is over... I'll admit, it was challenging. But I couldn't have done it without my family and friends' support. I'm really thankful that the guys started a study session at Safeway every night and for being understanding when I couldn't hang out or by telling me to study when I wanted to have fun, lol. Special thanks to Mark for letting me borrow his scientific calculator for Statistics, thanks to John for helping me with Public Speaking, thanks to Brian for giving me a hard time which pushed me harder, thanks to Truth for helping me out with the SJSU stuff, thanks to Jerome Ronald Wilson for being study buddies even though we end up getting distracted, thanks to Sean for helping me out with my green car earlier in the semester. Thank you!! Thank you!! Here are my final grades:

Statistics - C
Public Speaking - B
Human Biology - A
English 1B - B
Stretch and Fitness - A

Now its time for me to prepare for the WST test on June 12th. I have an Orientation on August 10th. All out planning for Beach Day that's coming up on June 25th. Annnd time to job hunt. =)

Note to self: Today is OFFICIALLY DAY #1 for my FITNESS and DIET. Time to get skinny!

SJSU Update

I got accepted to San Jose State!!! Whoohooo! I received my letter last week =)

Finals Week

Sunday, March 23

- Work on my 4-page essay & revise extra credit paper for English 1B

- Complete my journal (35 entries) and come up with a 20-min stretch routine for Stretch and Fitness

- Practice my final speech for Public Speaking

Monday, March 24

- 10:55am: Public Speaking Final

- Turn in English 1B papers by 1:00pm in teacher's mailbox

- 7:00pm: Stretch & Fitness Final

Tuesday, March 25

- No class; study day

- Reanalyze short stories/poems for English 1B

Wednesday, March 26

- Brian's 24th Birthday!

- 12:30pm: English 1B Final

- Study for Statistics; prepare cheat sheet

Thursday, March 27

- 10:20am: Statistics Final

- Study for Human Biology

Friday, March 28

- 9:20am: Human Biology Final

I'm not letting my FINALS intimidate me or stress my out. I GOT THIS!

Three more weeks of school

Spring 2010 semester went by fast. Reading my previous blogs, I was somewhat intimidated by my classes. Now that I'm nearing the end of the semester, I wish I could go back 4 months ago and slap myself. I enjoyed Statistics, Public Speaking, Human Biology, English 1B, and Stretch&Fitness. If I were to choose the hardest class, it'd be Human Biology. Only because there's soooooo many things to memorize. Public Speaking wasn't that bad. After a while, I stopped getting nervous. Each presentation became less and less nerve-racking (meaning: I was able to sleep the night before my presentations, lol).

Last month, I received a letter stating that my application for SJSU was denied. I was so sad! All because I forgot to put my GPA in the application. So I e-mailed the Admissions Office, and they told me to send my unofficial transcript before April 30th, which is exactly what I did. So right now, I'm waiting for an acceptance letter. I worked really hard these past two semesters just so I could transfer by Fall, and I'm pretty proud of myself nonetheless. As much as I'd love to go to SJSU this Fall, I'm not going to let it bring me down if I see another letter of denial. I proved to myself how far I can push myself and that means a lot to me. I registered for classes at Mission for the Fall just in case I don't get accepted to SJSU. Wow, typing this up sounds sad! On a happier note, I'm receiving my Associates of Arts degree with emphasis in Behavioral Science when this semester is over. I can choose to walk if I wanted to but I'd rather walk for a BA degree. At least now I can put "AA Degree" as my highest level of education obtained on my resumes instead of "High School Diploma," right?

Last month was Mae & Dave's wedding. It was sooooo beautiful =*) I worked on 4 girls: Kristine's hair and makeup, Joy's make-up, one of the flower girls' makeup, and Dave's mom's hair and make-up. April and Amy did a GREAT JOB on the other girls. At 9:00am, everyone was ready =) I'll post pictures up soon once Kristine decides to upload them!

SPRING BREAK!!!1

Just got done with my midterms... crazy week, I tell ya....CrAaazzyy. But somehow I managed to pull through! It's funny how I stress out over the THOUGHT of something and then when the moment arrives, I'm relaxed. Why does my mind have to play tricks on me? Why does my mind gotta play with my emotions like that?

Anyways... I'm excited for spring break! BUT IT SUCKS that I have an essay to write for my English 1B class. What kind of teacher would assign homework on Spring Break?! Does she not understand the term "BREAK"? Geez louise. And not only that, but I need to start exercising. All this staying home, studying, and sitting on my ass all day isn't doing any good for my body. Summer is around the corner and all these girls are coming out wearing summer dresses already. I NEED TO GO SHOPPING! I need to get my hair did because my A-line has grown out and it's not cute. I've decided to sway away from "simplicity" and be a more fashionably bold. By that I mean, be girly, accessorize, reveal more..... I truly don't consider myself a fashionable person, but I think I know enough on what NOT to wear.

Going off topic... Brian's been working out his arms lately....a little too much lately...... hmmm... why is my boyfriend trying to get sexier? AND No... I'm not complaining =)

Gonna end it here. I'll try to blog more during Spring Break.

February

A whole month of school just passed...three more months to go! I forgot to mention in my last blog that I passed my winter class Psychology-Human Growth and Development with a B *smile*

The second weekend of February (aka my birthday weekend), I decided to get three wisdom teeth and one molar extracted in one sitting. They put me to sleep, too. I made this decision because I've been feeling the pressure of the wisdom teeth growing. I was in pain, and I just HAD to get them removed ASAP. I didn't want to be in pain this semester... It sucked because that weekend, I was going to get a tattoo for my birthday. But then I thought, I can always get a tattoo next month. It was a good experience. I was SO scared to get them removed. I remember being sooo nervous while waiting on the chair in the dentist room. I'm thankful that Brian was there for me the whole time....beginning, middle, and end. I'm thankful that Brian took care of me and bought me my Peaches & Cream Oatmeal in the middle of the night when I was hungry. (Brian, if you EVER read this: Thank you for being supportive and patient. I LOVE YOU!)

I'll also talk about my classes that I'm taking so far...

English 1B - My teacher, Mrs. Messershmidt is a really interesting teacher. She seems down-to-earth and happy, but just a little disorganized. Her style of teaching is tremendously different from my teacher last semester, Mr. Brennan. Last semester, I had homework due EVERY WEEK. This semester, I just have easy readings and then we discuss/analyze the reading in class. I haven't had an essay due, yet. I feel fortunate to have Mrs. Messershmidt because she mentioned that she doesn't care about MLA format or length, she only cares about the content....which is good because I'm all about content, too!

Public Speaking - Everytime I enter this class, I get nervous. Not a time goes by where I just want to ditch... but every single time, I find myself thinking "fuck it, I need this class." I don't know why I let this class play mental/emotional games with me. But I've decided that I CHOOSE to learn and grow in this class. The more I practice, the more comfortable I'll be. My first speech is going to be this Monday, March 1st. I'm doing a Speech to Teach and it has to be 5-6 minutes long. I'll be teaching how to make a Turon (Banana Lumpia). My teacher, Mrs. Ensminger, is a great teacher... I can tell she loves her job.

Statistics - So far..... I'm understanding statistics! I especially like how I can learn more about it online (via e-book). My teacher, Mr. Nakahama makes math fun. I'm REALLY glad I chose him.

Human Biology - We just had our first midterm last Friday. I'm taking this class with John John and it's fun!

Overall..... I can already tell that this semester is going to be an enjoyable one. I want to make the most out of it...

January

I'm surprised January went by so fast. I used to keep track of my days...it's weird how time passes by without realizing it. Every time we hit February again (my birthday month), I get this weird feeling...like I should truly take advantage of my young adulthood. Life is so short. It can be taken away from you just like that. It encourages me to appreciate everyone/EVERYTHING in my life.

SPRING SEMESTER

Oh man, oh man, oh man....my crazy, hectic Spring semester starts NEXT WEEK! I'm taking English 1B, Public Speaking, Statistics, Human Biology, and Stretch & Fitness. I think it's the Public Speaking that's making me so nervous. I can't hold off on this class any longer. Spring semester will either break or make me. It is my ticket to San Jose State. The question is: HOW BAD DO I WANT IT? I'm turning 24 next month and so in reality, I should've graduated by now. Again, HOW BAD DO I WANT THIS?

"Three things are essential: great doubt, great faith, and great perseverance."

LET'S DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!1

Happy 6th Year Anniversary, Brian!

Within the past six years with you, I’ve learned that love is a verb and not just a feeling. Thank you for loving me, sacrificing for me, listening to me, understanding me, helping me grow, and appreciating me. You’ve helped me find security, guidance, wisdom, and power within myself. I truly look forward to more and more years with you. I love you soooo much Brian, and Happy 6th Year Anniversary!

I dedicate the song "The Higher Me" by Stacy Dudero & Robbie Ocampo to you.

LYRICS:
whoOoa
Darlin, I can't contain it anymore
You make me feel good inside
You bring out my better side
Won't you stay awhile
And spend some time with me

Darlin, I can't explain it anymore
I feel God in you
In every little thing you do
The Spirit lives so freely in your heart

(Chorus)
Cause you set apart
Your presence brings to me
The breath of love
Within my heart
You take away the fear
And help me fly high
Right by my side
You see me rise
And inspire me
To be the higher me

Baby, I can't control it anymore
You're the only one
Who makes me laugh
And bring me to tears
When I'm not even emotional

Baby, baby, baby I can't believe it
You're the first to know my worth
To see my worth
I'm so thankful that I have you in my life

(Chorus) 2x

WhoOoa............

New news!

Ever since I quit Nine West, my days have been slow and I've been feeling super, extremely lazy. I WANT TO DO SOMETHING~! But I gotta remind myself that I should be thankful for this slowness because spring semester is going to be insane in the membrane.

I started my Online Psychology 12, Human Growth & Development class last week. It's alright... this class requires a lot of reading since all the lessons are compact into one month. I have a midterm every Thursdays and I get 2 hours to take it. I got a B on my first midterm (yayer).

My new MyTouch Phone! Brian got this phone, too, but in black.
I'm addicted to Robo Defense on this phone, lol. I love this android phone!

I finally made it all the way to the top of Mission Peak :)

I usually stop at 3rd bench. Couldn't do it without my supporters!

Happy New Year!

I'm truly thankful that I had a blessed year. I had a year filled with peace, love, and happiness (I mean, how often does someone say that and mean it?). I accomplished my personal goals that were once thought to be unattainable. Not only that, I am continuing meaningful goals that were initiated in 2009 and going into 2010. I will persevere. I will stay determined. I will make mistakes. I will grow. I will learn. I will be better :)

Happy New Year to everyone!

Mark, Brian, & Jerome started the year with a 5k
PROUD OF THEM!

My Christmas Presents!

Gift: Steve Madden Boots "Punkk"
From: the boyfriend, Brian

Gift: Paint Brushes from Michael's
From: Jerome Dela Cruz

Gift: A Scrapbook & Scrapbook Secrets
From: Secret Santa, Truth Esguerra

Gift: Body Lotion from Bath & Body
From: Mark Cruz

Gift: The Time Traveler's Wife novel & $50 Borders Gift Card
From: Sean Adriano

Gift: MAC eyeshadows in Shimmermoss, Satin Taupe,
and Amber Lights. MAC lipstick in Plumful.
From: Secret Santa, Carol Mamuyac


Thank you, thank you, thank you for my awesome gifts! :)