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.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
October 29, 30, & 31
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Sheryll's Birthday Party
Friday, October 30, 2009
Kaycee's Birthday Party
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Michelle's Birthday Party
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Daniel and Omar's Birthday
Last Saturday, after watching Paranormal Activity, Truth, John, Brian, and I went to Fremont to celebrate Omar and Daniel's birthday. We don't normally hang out with Cathrine and her side of friends, but after hanging out and meeting everyone at the party it made me wonder: Why don't we do this more often!? I always hang out with John John because he and I have a mutual group of friends... and we always invite Cathrine, too..... This was the first time Cathrine invited us over, lol...
Paranormal Activity and Zombieland
Last Saturday I watched the Paranormal Activity movie with the guys. I have a hard time sleeping after watching scary movies. Even though I read the spoilers, I was still scared! The whole time I was plugging my ears because the scariest part to me are the sounds. But this movie had a lot of silence which made you WANT to hear what's going on (since you don't actually see anything). I liked the movie; it's different from your typical scary movie. Sometimes when I wake up in the middle of the night, I think it's because some paranormal activity just happened to me...... (O_o)
I also watched Zombieland last Friday with Brian. I enjoyed it because majority of my nightmares are of me running away from zombies. I HATE zombie movies. It took me 1/2 way into the movie to finally relax my muscles...lol. I hate that I'm afraid of zombies, I know they're not real... but I like to scare myself with my imagination. This movie was pretty funny, though. When this movie comes out on DVD, I'm going to buy it.
I also watched Zombieland last Friday with Brian. I enjoyed it because majority of my nightmares are of me running away from zombies. I HATE zombie movies. It took me 1/2 way into the movie to finally relax my muscles...lol. I hate that I'm afraid of zombies, I know they're not real... but I like to scare myself with my imagination. This movie was pretty funny, though. When this movie comes out on DVD, I'm going to buy it.P.A.N.
Parent Appreciation Night - Although I was not able to attend this event, I helped somewhat prepare. The makeup/hairstylists were April Bernal, Sophia Lising, and myself. April and Sophia are very talented ladies! It was a fun experience working with others who share the same interests as me =)
Afel's 22nd Birthday
On September 26, we celebrated Afel's 22nd Birthday at BJ's Restaurant in Cupertino, CA.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
October
New month. New me. New goals.
My goals for this semester:
1. Pass Psychology, English 1A, American Government, and U.S. History, and by that I'd have to:
My goals for this semester:
1. Pass Psychology, English 1A, American Government, and U.S. History, and by that I'd have to:
- Attend each class; no skipping whatsoever
- Be on top of homework assignments/projects
- Study ahead of time until I'm confident I'll pass the exams
- Manage my time better by turning chill times to more effective ones
- Work hard on every English Compositions
- Ask for help (never hesitate!)
- Take good notes from the lectures
2. Register for English 1B for Winter Session and the rest of my classes I need to transfer for Spring Semester
3. Help/support John pass his classes
4. ENJOY! San Jose State is just around the corner =)
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