First of all -- I made another post! This is progress! Even if it's just about music! Progress!
Okay, now onto the real reason this post exists:
Every now and then, I stumble upon some glorious artist that I feel needs to be shared with the part of the world that is particularly uncultured about said artist. That being said, this month's favorites are
Lily & Madeleine
If you like Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, The Staves, First Aid Kit, and the like, then this duo is totally for you. Their music is overall relaxing, mood lifting, and therapeutic in a way. I've been listening to "Fumes" (seriously, go listen to it. Right now. Here, I'll make it easy for you: click this. right now.)
Some other favorites by them include "Lost Upon the Sea", "Paradise", "Things I'll Later Lose".
Now go listen to them if you haven't already!
Go go go!
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
january musings
as always, it takes me a lifetime to update anything on this blog! i'm just not as committed to it as i should be, but that's always subject to change!
i'm currently enjoying the not-so pleasant view of my not-so tidy room, but like i stated above, that is subject to change. and it is subject to change pretty often, it seems. in addition to the lovely room i'm typing this in, i'm also accompanied by a warm cup of minty tea + brown sugar added in, as well as my half eaten milano. i'm back into milanos again, i don't know how i ever went without them!
well, school started up again yesterday and i was thrown into the full swing of it as well as work and so my motivation for both of those things is slowly but surely returning. sooner or later these gears will stop rusting and be running smoothly.
some pretty life-changing things have happened:
1. i chopped off all of my hair! okay, not all of it. but enough to shock people who knew me with my long, multi-colored, dead hair. it was a pretty dramatic cut and surprisingly, i've never stopped loving it. i do find myself getting a little bored with the dull brown + black so i'll have to fix that, and soon. my impulsiveness is completely apparent when it comes to my hair. one day it's black, two hours later, it's red. what can you do?
TL;DR: i cut off enough hair to shock everyone.
2. i added a second dresser to my room! yes, i do own that many clothes! it's an awful habit of mine, buying things that probably have nothing to match with what i already own, so i go out of my way to purchase yet another thing to go with the one thing that it'll pair well with. that, and i hoard clothes. oops! i have to start giving away some clothes i no longer wear, like those outdated pair of jeans from 7th grade that i thought were so cool at the time. sometimes they are cool, but most of the time they look unclassy and really add to the "10th grade" look i already adorn, thanks to genetics and such.
TL;DR: i bought a new dresser because i own too many things!
3. i'm drinking tea again. doesn't really sound like much of a life change, in all honesty, but the habit of me even drinking something remotely hydrating/therapeutic is something you don't come by often! i'm the worst at remembering to stay hydrated, or to eat another meal because i'm hungry. i got used to the "you can starve for three hours, it will not kill you", but then it does end up killing me and i end up eating everything in sight. this tea is damn delicious. so, so good. so good i had to swear.
TL;DR: drink freaking tea and you'll know how i feel
every now and then i remember to come to this website and post some random blabberings about positively nothing and absolutely everything. whoever is reading my scattered posts, thank you! sorry i'm not good at this, but i appreciate you taking the time to scroll through my not-so exciting life. and much to your surprise, i'm very cliche and moderately uninteresting.
but then again, doesn't that make me less-than moderately interesting, too?
i'm currently enjoying the not-so pleasant view of my not-so tidy room, but like i stated above, that is subject to change. and it is subject to change pretty often, it seems. in addition to the lovely room i'm typing this in, i'm also accompanied by a warm cup of minty tea + brown sugar added in, as well as my half eaten milano. i'm back into milanos again, i don't know how i ever went without them!
well, school started up again yesterday and i was thrown into the full swing of it as well as work and so my motivation for both of those things is slowly but surely returning. sooner or later these gears will stop rusting and be running smoothly.
some pretty life-changing things have happened:
1. i chopped off all of my hair! okay, not all of it. but enough to shock people who knew me with my long, multi-colored, dead hair. it was a pretty dramatic cut and surprisingly, i've never stopped loving it. i do find myself getting a little bored with the dull brown + black so i'll have to fix that, and soon. my impulsiveness is completely apparent when it comes to my hair. one day it's black, two hours later, it's red. what can you do?
TL;DR: i cut off enough hair to shock everyone.
2. i added a second dresser to my room! yes, i do own that many clothes! it's an awful habit of mine, buying things that probably have nothing to match with what i already own, so i go out of my way to purchase yet another thing to go with the one thing that it'll pair well with. that, and i hoard clothes. oops! i have to start giving away some clothes i no longer wear, like those outdated pair of jeans from 7th grade that i thought were so cool at the time. sometimes they are cool, but most of the time they look unclassy and really add to the "10th grade" look i already adorn, thanks to genetics and such.
TL;DR: i bought a new dresser because i own too many things!
3. i'm drinking tea again. doesn't really sound like much of a life change, in all honesty, but the habit of me even drinking something remotely hydrating/therapeutic is something you don't come by often! i'm the worst at remembering to stay hydrated, or to eat another meal because i'm hungry. i got used to the "you can starve for three hours, it will not kill you", but then it does end up killing me and i end up eating everything in sight. this tea is damn delicious. so, so good. so good i had to swear.
TL;DR: drink freaking tea and you'll know how i feel
every now and then i remember to come to this website and post some random blabberings about positively nothing and absolutely everything. whoever is reading my scattered posts, thank you! sorry i'm not good at this, but i appreciate you taking the time to scroll through my not-so exciting life. and much to your surprise, i'm very cliche and moderately uninteresting.
but then again, doesn't that make me less-than moderately interesting, too?
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Some random scribbling from my notebook
remember:
- do you laundry so you don't recycle clothes / throw out clothes you no longer wear.
- light a candle before bed and when you wake up to improve your mood and the smell of your room
- brush your hair / hair mask !!! your hair is dying. hydrate it!
- q-tips are a thing. use them.
- read a book at least once a day
- pray - however you need to that day -- sing, dance, cry, sleep
- tell people how much you love them
- hang pictures on your wall
- keep your study area clean to avoid getting anxious
- keep your car clean for the same effect
- have incentives
- maintain your grades
- maintain your health
- be aware of your spending habits
- budget often - you won't regret it
- breathe
- give often
- you don't NEED that until you're in the sore. don't go in the store
- cut your hair every once in a while
- thank your parents
- eat three meals a day!!!! !!!!
- vitamins!!!
- other medication if needed !!!
- exercise / yoga / walk
- fiber
- green!!!
- fruit!!!!
- water!!!
Saturday, November 29, 2014
november feelies
Whenever I thought about November, I always thought about crisp air, leaves turning different colors, having the fireplace on at all hours of the day, being able to snuggle into my comfy clothes and sit in a corner with some hot chocolate and a blanket... but no, I live in Southern California, where my air is sometimes crisp, but only for a couple of hours because that blazing sun comes pouring in at 10 AM, and suddenly the wind dies down and you can spot heat waves on cars from miles away; the leaves are still changing but the grass is fading and insects are now scouring homes for shade in the middle of November, no less.
Moving onto more exciting things to talk about other than the weather...
Finals are coming up! Finals are sort of exciting because they always mark a stepping stone, a time where everyone stresses together and when it's over you sleep in and always feel like even that is a waste of time. But it will be hard earned, the sleeping in part. I'm looking forward to next semester because I'm taking on 14 units-- my biggest semester yet! I have to meet up with a counselor soon so they can provide some insight as to how much farther I have left until I can finalllllly transfer! I'll also be working, but I'm looking forward to it.
Thanksgiving has passed and now Christmas is here... which means I now have reason to bring out the Christmas piano books and sing "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" without receiving dirty looks from people. Oh yeah, the sun is still out. I wonder if it'll ever go away...
CHRISTMAS IS UPON US
Friday, October 10, 2014
1 month
It's been exactly a month since I last posted! That's probably better than most times I've tried to keep up with this silly 'ol thing.
WELL.
Exciting things have happened! School started, it's going great, I'm procrastinating as usual and now I've managed to have two tests built up for the week, a midterm due, a shortage of funds for doing things I'd normally do thanks to being sick and not working, and just a plethora of "woe is me" things.
I'm currently sitting at my desk, which isn't clean in the least... I put this bright yellow table runner/cloth on top of it in hopes of providing me with some inspiration to keep this area more neat. Clearly, that doesn't work. My mind works like this: I'll notice a mess, I won't acknowledge it for weeks at a time. I'll finally notice it and get disgusted. I'll write about cleaning it, and then follow through with cleaning. And then it will get messy. And the cycle repeats! It's terrible. I'm going to be 20 in FOUR days! That's ridiculous. I'm ridiculous.
I'm also very hungry. Ridiculous and hungry.
Moving onto more interesting things...
Last night I was in Santa Ana with my best friend to watch one of my favorite bands! It was a great night spent with awesome people and I got to meet the singer and hang out for a little bit. I even got a shirt! I'll post a picture soon. I really should be cleaning. I really just wanted to post about what's happening tomorrow. I'm going to Universal Studio's Halloween Horror Night and let me just tell you one thing about me: I HATE HORROR. My parents are telling me to go and to enjoy myself but I don't know if I can! I mean, bloody clowns, incessant screams all throughout the park, adrenaline rushes, I don't know if I'm ready for it. I'm terrified. But I'll do my best to make the most of it, I suppose. I just hate horror. Maybe I'll make a follow-up post after tomorrow... It goes until 2 AM and that ...does not sound promising. I'm currently frowning.
Here's to hoping it doesn't traumatize me!
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Getting farther
If anyone's been around me in the past month or so, they'd know that I'm definitely unwell. Immune system-wise. I contracted some strange bug that started me off with laryngitis, before evolving into what I think is bronchitis.
I have all the symptoms for bronchitis but I haven't actually gone to get a diagnosis from a doctor. I've gone to two doctors but to be honest, only one really helped. But ever since then, I haven't gone back since. Yes, she's a good doctor. But I had a very uncomfortable experience and I would much rather not go back and have to endure that again.
I'm on three prescription meds, and honestly nothing has really changed. I've gotten worse, and she diagnosed me with "post-nasal drapes". Whatever that means. I have the internet, I can totally look it up.
But bottom line is that I'm sick. Grossly sick.
And I'm so frustrated because I want to get better (Bleachers, yeah!) and it's been an uphill battle since day 1.
Maybe this is just the beginning. I hope not.
I have all the symptoms for bronchitis but I haven't actually gone to get a diagnosis from a doctor. I've gone to two doctors but to be honest, only one really helped. But ever since then, I haven't gone back since. Yes, she's a good doctor. But I had a very uncomfortable experience and I would much rather not go back and have to endure that again.
I'm on three prescription meds, and honestly nothing has really changed. I've gotten worse, and she diagnosed me with "post-nasal drapes". Whatever that means. I have the internet, I can totally look it up.
But bottom line is that I'm sick. Grossly sick.
And I'm so frustrated because I want to get better (Bleachers, yeah!) and it's been an uphill battle since day 1.
Maybe this is just the beginning. I hope not.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
there was once something interesting, then I deemed it "not interesting" a few months later.
: )
Thursday, September 4, 2014
I started my third year at a junior college and I'm only getting closer and closer to my goal: to transfer to a four-year college, preferably UCDavis.
I passed my online math class from summer semester and now I'm in my third week of school (already!) and I'm taking another math class. The only thing keeping me from transferring earlier are all of these math classes...
It'll all be over before I know it and I'll be surrounded by fellow psychology majors and friends and family.
I also still have to clean my room.
I'll go do that now.
I passed my online math class from summer semester and now I'm in my third week of school (already!) and I'm taking another math class. The only thing keeping me from transferring earlier are all of these math classes...
It'll all be over before I know it and I'll be surrounded by fellow psychology majors and friends and family.
I also still have to clean my room.
I'll go do that now.
random burst of energy at 10 pm on a rather uneventful Thursday night
let it be known that
1. I am terrible at :
-keeping a blog slash any sort of commitment (lest it's a relationship, or friendship. I'm pretty good at those.)
-keeping my room clean for more than 3 hours.
-eating breakfast on a daily basis.
-fiber intake. You already know where I'm going with this one.
-keeping track of my contact lenses.
-avoiding consuming large portions of hot cheetos, salt and vinegar chips, and boba.
2. Waking up at a reasonable hour on the weekends doesn't happen.
3. I buy a lot of candles and never really burn them all the way.
4. I hoard cups in my room and take them downstairs to wash 2 or 3 days later.
5. I really should be doing something else besides this.
I am so, so good at procrastinating. I'll clean my room in the next 20 minutes, and by clean, I really mean speed clean.
And then I'll get to the dishes that I told my mother I would do.
I told her I would do them almost two hours ago.
I HAVE TO GO TO BED AT A REASONABLE HOUR TONIGHT.
But I had coffee ice cream. . .
I cannot show up for work half-asleep. Or sleep deprived.
1. I am terrible at :
-keeping a blog slash any sort of commitment (lest it's a relationship, or friendship. I'm pretty good at those.)
-keeping my room clean for more than 3 hours.
-eating breakfast on a daily basis.
-fiber intake. You already know where I'm going with this one.
-keeping track of my contact lenses.
-avoiding consuming large portions of hot cheetos, salt and vinegar chips, and boba.
2. Waking up at a reasonable hour on the weekends doesn't happen.
3. I buy a lot of candles and never really burn them all the way.
4. I hoard cups in my room and take them downstairs to wash 2 or 3 days later.
5. I really should be doing something else besides this.
I am so, so good at procrastinating. I'll clean my room in the next 20 minutes, and by clean, I really mean speed clean.
And then I'll get to the dishes that I told my mother I would do.
I told her I would do them almost two hours ago.
I HAVE TO GO TO BED AT A REASONABLE HOUR TONIGHT.
But I had coffee ice cream. . .
I cannot show up for work half-asleep. Or sleep deprived.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
songs of the summer time
Here's a list of the most recent songs I've enjoyed so far:
- Beta Love - Ra Ra Riot
- And When I Dream - Ra Ra Riot
- Rock N' Roll Mountain Troll - Miniature Tigers
- Bullfighter Jacket - Miniature Tigers
- Classic - MKTO
- I Wish You Love - Rod Stewart
more life updates!
These last two weeks have been something out of a dream, I feel like I've been walking on a cloud because of how wonderful everything's been going for me lately.
Exactly two weeks ago I was in Northern California where I spent almost a week with my cousin and her family and every day was completely family-filled as well as adventure-filled.It was the first time I had flown anywhere alone and been away from my family for such a long time. I'll admit, I was completely unsure of what to expect on the plane ride, but I kept to myself and made sure I didn't talk to anyone. I definitely slept for more than half of the plane ride, which was totally fine by me since I had just scarfed down a breakfast burrito I got five minutes before boarding.
I had such a fun time catching up with family, meeting new people, eating fantastic food and spending every one of those days with so many people. Almost every day was a "boba day" due to the existence of a shop right down the street from the house where I stayed. The most important reason for my being there though was for my cousin's graduation. The post-graduation parties were definitely my favorite, right alongside the fact that I got to share her special day with her and several others.
I also got to see my best friend at UCD where I spent about an hour with him and it was the first time I had seen him in five months. Good times were had where I was surrounded by people who just make me the happiest in the world, and if I wasn't eating, singing, or sleeping, I was laughing. What more could you ask for?
I flew back on the morning of Father's Day even though I wasn't ready to come home.
The following morning I had work and I had to get back into the swing of things. From there, the week flourished with excitement as I was surrounded by supportive friends and family at both in the workplace and at home. My best friend was home! And so was I, and it was about to get real. I honestly can't recall a single day where I wasn't spending time with him and my other friend, or planning a day where we would spend time together. Being at work from 8-11:45 every morning, and then either spending the rest of the day with them or at home, was completely relaxing. Also, we went out and had boba a lot. I have consumed SO much boba this month, I couldn't tell you how many times I've had it because I've lost count. I'm still trying to decide whether this is a good thing or a bad thing. I'm on the fence about it, but I'm leaning more towards "good thing".
Well, it's now the 24th and things are coming to a halt in California, but that's only because the fun is about to begin. On Thursday morning, I'll be on a plane to Hawaii where I'm to spend seven days in paradise in a hotel room with my sisters and my cousin, where my parents will be right next door. It's definitely going to be an interesting week, but I have no doubt in my mind that it will be memorable as it will be fun. We'll be going to a graduation party on the 29th for my cousin who also graduated from high school earlier this month. I remember when I had a graduation party with two of my other cousins who had graduated with me in 2012, and yes, the party was in Hawaii. There are so many things I'm looking forward to this summer, and it's only just started.
This is going to be the second summer where I'm single and to be completely honest, I'm totally okay with that. I don't feel like I'm tied down and I don't have to keep up with anyone and I'm free to spend as much time with the people I want to without feeling like I'm being selfish in doing so. I don't know, it's kind of nice not being in a relationship, but I'll always be thinking about my own happiness either way. And as of right now, I'm happy being without a significant other or any of the sort. I wouldn't mind a summer romance though, but that isn't in the cards and I have a lot of other things I'd like to focus on before thinking about regularly seeing someone again.
REAL TALK-
Carne asada fries were put on this earth to watch me burn. Ever since Makaila and I drove to the middle of nowhere to try them, we've gotten them weekly followed by a trip to Cha for Tea right across UCI. It's a pretty damn good mix, I'd say. Boba + carne asada fries? Hella.
I just incorporated two very, very "bay area-esque" words into that section of this post. No shame. Absolutely none at all.
Exciting news: I HAVE A SUMMER JOB.
I'll be working at the school right across from my neighborhood from late June to late July. It's going to be fantastic, because I'll be doing the exact same thing I've been doing since January. Nothing is going to change, really, which is great news for me because I take a couple days to adjust. But the best part is I'm not a substitute this time; I'm an actual aide! I'm so stoked to work with these kids and be at a school I'm very much familiar with and it's just going to be a fabulous experience overall.
And finally, I enrolled into an elementary algebra class for the summer and it's completely done online except for the midterm and final which are taken on-campus. But I have no complaints. The program that I use to do my homework and study from is by far the most helpful and convenient program I have ever used in my 20 years of life. It's incredibly helpful with it's incessant forced-review program (pretty self explanatory - It makes sure you know your most recently learned lessons by having you practice a couple problems until you've mastered it.) Then after you finish an entire unit, you take an assessment test to ensure that you've got it down pat, and whatever portion of the unit you haven't grasped is to be practiced again and then you advance onto the next unit. I have high hopes for myself and this math class, and this professor is proving to be reliable and approachable. Which are two very key things I look for in all of my professors.
Basically, this summer is rad and it's just the beginning.
#SUMMER2k14
Exactly two weeks ago I was in Northern California where I spent almost a week with my cousin and her family and every day was completely family-filled as well as adventure-filled.It was the first time I had flown anywhere alone and been away from my family for such a long time. I'll admit, I was completely unsure of what to expect on the plane ride, but I kept to myself and made sure I didn't talk to anyone. I definitely slept for more than half of the plane ride, which was totally fine by me since I had just scarfed down a breakfast burrito I got five minutes before boarding.
I had such a fun time catching up with family, meeting new people, eating fantastic food and spending every one of those days with so many people. Almost every day was a "boba day" due to the existence of a shop right down the street from the house where I stayed. The most important reason for my being there though was for my cousin's graduation. The post-graduation parties were definitely my favorite, right alongside the fact that I got to share her special day with her and several others.
I also got to see my best friend at UCD where I spent about an hour with him and it was the first time I had seen him in five months. Good times were had where I was surrounded by people who just make me the happiest in the world, and if I wasn't eating, singing, or sleeping, I was laughing. What more could you ask for?
I flew back on the morning of Father's Day even though I wasn't ready to come home.
The following morning I had work and I had to get back into the swing of things. From there, the week flourished with excitement as I was surrounded by supportive friends and family at both in the workplace and at home. My best friend was home! And so was I, and it was about to get real. I honestly can't recall a single day where I wasn't spending time with him and my other friend, or planning a day where we would spend time together. Being at work from 8-11:45 every morning, and then either spending the rest of the day with them or at home, was completely relaxing. Also, we went out and had boba a lot. I have consumed SO much boba this month, I couldn't tell you how many times I've had it because I've lost count. I'm still trying to decide whether this is a good thing or a bad thing. I'm on the fence about it, but I'm leaning more towards "good thing".
Well, it's now the 24th and things are coming to a halt in California, but that's only because the fun is about to begin. On Thursday morning, I'll be on a plane to Hawaii where I'm to spend seven days in paradise in a hotel room with my sisters and my cousin, where my parents will be right next door. It's definitely going to be an interesting week, but I have no doubt in my mind that it will be memorable as it will be fun. We'll be going to a graduation party on the 29th for my cousin who also graduated from high school earlier this month. I remember when I had a graduation party with two of my other cousins who had graduated with me in 2012, and yes, the party was in Hawaii. There are so many things I'm looking forward to this summer, and it's only just started.
This is going to be the second summer where I'm single and to be completely honest, I'm totally okay with that. I don't feel like I'm tied down and I don't have to keep up with anyone and I'm free to spend as much time with the people I want to without feeling like I'm being selfish in doing so. I don't know, it's kind of nice not being in a relationship, but I'll always be thinking about my own happiness either way. And as of right now, I'm happy being without a significant other or any of the sort. I wouldn't mind a summer romance though, but that isn't in the cards and I have a lot of other things I'd like to focus on before thinking about regularly seeing someone again.
REAL TALK-
Carne asada fries were put on this earth to watch me burn. Ever since Makaila and I drove to the middle of nowhere to try them, we've gotten them weekly followed by a trip to Cha for Tea right across UCI. It's a pretty damn good mix, I'd say. Boba + carne asada fries? Hella.
I just incorporated two very, very "bay area-esque" words into that section of this post. No shame. Absolutely none at all.
Exciting news: I HAVE A SUMMER JOB.
I'll be working at the school right across from my neighborhood from late June to late July. It's going to be fantastic, because I'll be doing the exact same thing I've been doing since January. Nothing is going to change, really, which is great news for me because I take a couple days to adjust. But the best part is I'm not a substitute this time; I'm an actual aide! I'm so stoked to work with these kids and be at a school I'm very much familiar with and it's just going to be a fabulous experience overall.
And finally, I enrolled into an elementary algebra class for the summer and it's completely done online except for the midterm and final which are taken on-campus. But I have no complaints. The program that I use to do my homework and study from is by far the most helpful and convenient program I have ever used in my 20 years of life. It's incredibly helpful with it's incessant forced-review program (pretty self explanatory - It makes sure you know your most recently learned lessons by having you practice a couple problems until you've mastered it.) Then after you finish an entire unit, you take an assessment test to ensure that you've got it down pat, and whatever portion of the unit you haven't grasped is to be practiced again and then you advance onto the next unit. I have high hopes for myself and this math class, and this professor is proving to be reliable and approachable. Which are two very key things I look for in all of my professors.
Basically, this summer is rad and it's just the beginning.
#SUMMER2k14
Friday, June 6, 2014
a friendly weekend
friday : may 31
I started my Friday morning with work followed by a lunch/dinner with some of the people I work with, as well as meeting the lady I substitute for. Overall it was a very friendly lunch/dinner and two hours were spent with delicious Mexican food and very interesting topics. Later that night, I met my friends at Rachel's house, where we played Saboteur, ate kumquats, played Cranium and made homemade pizookies (cookies + ice cream). We also ate the pizookies.
Saboteur is always fun, but this was especially fun because Matt had never played before and finally did! As always, friendships were lost and then re-kindled over the next games.
A majority of the game went like this:
"BLUE TEAM!"
"No, I want you to pick a new card."
"Okay, fine."
*picks new card, looks at it*
"BLUE TEAAAAM"
"YEAAAHHH"
The other times it went like this:
"You're the saboteur!"
"I'm blocking your ass."
"I'm NOT THE SABOTEUR"
"I was the saboteur."
It was only 10:30 when the game ended, but we didn't want to go home so we decided to play Cranium and Rachel fed everyone frozen scones (they were scones put in the freezer and they were edible) and I may or may not have had three or more. Rachel then made a homemade pizookie and we would take breaks between our game of Cranium so we could gather around a small iron-cast pan to gorge on chocolate chip cookie and vanilla ice cream goodness.
The game of Cranium was a fun one, as it always is, and I have come to conclusion that Brittany will always think abstractly, no matter what it is I'm drawing/acting out. The "universal sign" for roller coasters really is the wave thing, but of course she said 'waves', and not 'roller coaster'. Still my best, regardless. #teamyellowteamdefeated
Rachel and Evan won in the end, and it was definitely a good game. We all headed home around midnight only to meet back at Rachel's house again the next day.
saturday: june 1
Everyone except Matt met up at Rachel's house where Evan and Jacob drove to Aliso Beach, over by a few neighboring beaches and we had a picnic on the shore with sandwiches, lemonade, chips, cookies, and potato salad! It was six hours of a fun filled day and I actually went into the water! It had been the first time I'd been in the water for over two years and so I was not only having panic attacks, but I wasn't sure how to tread water for a long period of time.
I ended up doing well in the water, especially since I was surrounded by people who really cared about me and made sure I was okay by checking up on me. After getting out of the water, I wanted to lay in the hot, sweltering heat because that's the logical thing to do. I applied sunscreen all over though, so I'd like to think I didn't get burnt.
Later that night, was again spent at Rachel's house. We decided to watch "Wolverine", but unfortunately I didn't think the movie was that great. I guess that's how I seem to think of those movies lately. I'm not a movie junkie, never have been, most likely never will be. Then after that, a late night trip to Tapioca Express was made and then I didn't go to bed for another three hours.
It was fantastic.
I started my Friday morning with work followed by a lunch/dinner with some of the people I work with, as well as meeting the lady I substitute for. Overall it was a very friendly lunch/dinner and two hours were spent with delicious Mexican food and very interesting topics. Later that night, I met my friends at Rachel's house, where we played Saboteur, ate kumquats, played Cranium and made homemade pizookies (cookies + ice cream). We also ate the pizookies.
Saboteur is always fun, but this was especially fun because Matt had never played before and finally did! As always, friendships were lost and then re-kindled over the next games.
A majority of the game went like this:
"BLUE TEAM!"
"No, I want you to pick a new card."
"Okay, fine."
*picks new card, looks at it*
"BLUE TEAAAAM"
"YEAAAHHH"
The other times it went like this:
"You're the saboteur!"
"I'm blocking your ass."
"I'm NOT THE SABOTEUR"
"I was the saboteur."
It was only 10:30 when the game ended, but we didn't want to go home so we decided to play Cranium and Rachel fed everyone frozen scones (they were scones put in the freezer and they were edible) and I may or may not have had three or more. Rachel then made a homemade pizookie and we would take breaks between our game of Cranium so we could gather around a small iron-cast pan to gorge on chocolate chip cookie and vanilla ice cream goodness.
The game of Cranium was a fun one, as it always is, and I have come to conclusion that Brittany will always think abstractly, no matter what it is I'm drawing/acting out. The "universal sign" for roller coasters really is the wave thing, but of course she said 'waves', and not 'roller coaster'. Still my best, regardless. #teamyellowteamdefeated
Rachel and Evan won in the end, and it was definitely a good game. We all headed home around midnight only to meet back at Rachel's house again the next day.
saturday: june 1
Everyone except Matt met up at Rachel's house where Evan and Jacob drove to Aliso Beach, over by a few neighboring beaches and we had a picnic on the shore with sandwiches, lemonade, chips, cookies, and potato salad! It was six hours of a fun filled day and I actually went into the water! It had been the first time I'd been in the water for over two years and so I was not only having panic attacks, but I wasn't sure how to tread water for a long period of time.
I ended up doing well in the water, especially since I was surrounded by people who really cared about me and made sure I was okay by checking up on me. After getting out of the water, I wanted to lay in the hot, sweltering heat because that's the logical thing to do. I applied sunscreen all over though, so I'd like to think I didn't get burnt.
Later that night, was again spent at Rachel's house. We decided to watch "Wolverine", but unfortunately I didn't think the movie was that great. I guess that's how I seem to think of those movies lately. I'm not a movie junkie, never have been, most likely never will be. Then after that, a late night trip to Tapioca Express was made and then I didn't go to bed for another three hours.
It was fantastic.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Davis VS. Orange County
I just want Thomas to come home from college because I really, really miss him. It's nice having Skype to talk to him, but it's just not the same. I can't wait for him to come home because then I can drive twenty minutes to see him and we can grab lunch and spend three hours at a boba restaurant (??) talking about life and laughing at everything. The last time I saw him was in October, when he and I were having smoothies at Juice It Up and we bought window paint so we could write "UCDavis bound" on the back of his mom's car. I almost cried when he left because I knew it would be a long time before I would see him again. It's been 7 months and all I want is for him to come home. I miss Thomas.
Life updates: These happen a lot since I don't update regularly
Well the highlights of this month have included the following:
- Arrivals of both Evan and Matt who are home for the summer
- The end of my second year of college (however, this is community college and so I feel a bit different than all of my four-year friends in some small, insignificant way)
- A consistent job position working as an instructional aide at an elementary school close to home
- Maintaining good grades the whole semester
That's about it for highlights.
Evan and Matt are both home! It's been about five-ish months since I last saw them, and that was during Christmas/Winter break. We had Festivus in December and then a few weeks later, they both left for college. We all stayed in touch via Facebook, Snapchat and some Skype calls. Nothing beats having them in the same state though. All of my friends basically hate when I take pictures but I can always sneak a few in. I JUST LIKE CAPTURING MOMENTS, OKAY.
My second year of college ended so quickly, in fact I feel like it went a lot faster than last semester adn that was a pretty long semester. This semester consisted of a couple of oral presentations and a lot of writing. Last semester I hardly had any homework and this semester I was neck deep in it. The nice part of it all was being able to relearn a language I once knew in high school and actually writing paragraphs/essays in Spanish. I also got an inside look into the complex world of research methods for psychology. My favorite unit was probably the ethics units, where we got to see just how messed up some people actually were and how they went out going through with these experiments. I also wrote a 17-page paper, which is a lot of writing for me. Overall the semester ended strong and I'm happy to say I finally know what I want to major in.
I started working as a substitute instructional aide for my good friend's mother's classroom and it has been nothing but fun and work in the classroom. The environment is such a great place for learning and growth, it really touches my heart to know that someday these kids will be all grown up and hopefully they'll remember me in their small memory.
I seem to have kept up my grades this semester, but that doesn't mean my head's in the clouds. I have to come back down to earth and make sure I keep those grades up so that I can transfer in the next year or so. Here's to saving up for the summer!
Goals
So it's pretty clear I can't keep up with this, oh well! I'll do my best to update this as regularly as I can, whether it be with life updates or just adventures shown in the form of pictures, I'll make it happen. I have a lot of free time now and I don't see why it isn't doable. That being said, I'm about to post a long entry about how things have been going for me lately, as there have been several days filled to the brim with happiness.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
18/100
Today was super relaxing. I did nothing for a good half of my day and then I got around to organizing my bookshelf and it looks really nice right now. It's not done yet, but I'll wake up early and clean the rest in the morning. Besides cleaning, my parents brought home groceries and there were so many wonderful things they brought home, like caramel, honey mustard pretzels, sourdough bread, etc. Dinner tonight was delicious as well - sinigang! A sour, tamarind based broth with chopped vegetables such as okra, bokchoy, eggplant, green beans, and radish (a korean twist). Usually served with cubes of beef in the broth, we substituted the beef with fish. However, I did not eat the fish. I had a couple of korean side dishes. Ah, the fusion of korean food and filipino food during the same meal never fails to make me smile.
After dinner, I received a phone call from the lovely Julio and we talked for about two and a half hours. A plethora of subjects were touched upon. 2048: DCI Edition is my newest internet addiction. **You cannot merge two tiles together unless they are the same. This is very important to know when playing any 2048 game!
Some really interesting topics we talked about were:
Question 18
How would you prefer to die?
My stock answer is always that I would prefer to die in my sleep, but as of lately, I've given it more thought. How peaceful is dying in your sleep, exactly? Would you wake up before you died, and start suffocating in a panic? Would a part of your body fail and wake you up? Would you even be aware of this?
After dinner, I received a phone call from the lovely Julio and we talked for about two and a half hours. A plethora of subjects were touched upon. 2048: DCI Edition is my newest internet addiction. **You cannot merge two tiles together unless they are the same. This is very important to know when playing any 2048 game!
Some really interesting topics we talked about were:
- Is it actually right or wrong? Is there such a thing as right and wrong?
- Would you rather be a skilled drummer who cannot perform, or a drummer who is highly able to perform but lacks skill?
- I really don't know anything about parties.
- I can place my glasses in fairly hot water and let it steep for a minute, then chill them quickly in cool water and allow my glasses to conform to the shape of my head.
- Personality tests are seriously the coolest things.
- I memorized Julio's number.
I miss Julio.
Question 18
How would you prefer to die?
My stock answer is always that I would prefer to die in my sleep, but as of lately, I've given it more thought. How peaceful is dying in your sleep, exactly? Would you wake up before you died, and start suffocating in a panic? Would a part of your body fail and wake you up? Would you even be aware of this?
Saturday, April 26, 2014
New Music
I always look for new music weekly, I feel like music discoveries are one of the greatest things to look forward to. It always fascinates me when I find a new artist, because it's a whole new world for me to be a part of. It's almost crazy to think of all the different genres, and sub-genres of music that exist. It still continues to grow.
These genres are in no way related (or maybe they are, I haven't given myself enough time to dissect and analyze these songs) and don't fall under any particular category.
1. Be - Daley
2. Gasoline - Alpine
3. Something Good - altJ
4. I Can Make You Love Me - British India
5. Let You Down - Hungry Kids of Hungary
6. La La La - Naughty Boy, Sam Smith
7. Crave You - Flight Facilities
8. Overdose - Little Daylight
9. La Femme D'argent - Air
10. Fireside - Brett Brixby
These genres are in no way related (or maybe they are, I haven't given myself enough time to dissect and analyze these songs) and don't fall under any particular category.
1. Be - Daley
2. Gasoline - Alpine
3. Something Good - altJ
4. I Can Make You Love Me - British India
5. Let You Down - Hungry Kids of Hungary
6. La La La - Naughty Boy, Sam Smith
7. Crave You - Flight Facilities
8. Overdose - Little Daylight
9. La Femme D'argent - Air
10. Fireside - Brett Brixby
days 13-17/100
Monday - Friday
Typically on Mondays, I start my mornings off with work at about 8 AM, until noon, then I pick my sister up from school since her Mondays are short. Then, I go home and scarf down lunch before meeting my mother at 1:30 to switch college parking permits and then I head to class for 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Tuesdays and Thursdays are a lot more slow-paced since I have only one class and I don't work these days. However, the parking wars occur from 11:40 AM-12:15 PM and I am in survival mode at these times.
Wednesdays are about the same as Mondays, except I don't have to pick my sister up so I have a little more time to relax once I get home.
Fridays are my favorite because I go to work in the mornings until noon and then I come home and sleep forever.
Wednesday was an adventurous day this week because I not only went to work and class, I also drove to Westminster during rush hour and had some OG boba. The dankest of the dank, to put it lightly. I got to my friend Alexis's house and she drove me everywhere.
I ordered a drink called "Day & Night" which was a strawberry and mango slushie, essentially. Then Alexis ordered taro milk tea and it came in a cute little vase/glass. My phone died shortly after these were taken, but after our boba stop, we decided to go to Snow Monster where we conversed and ate thai tea ice cream with macarons.
I also watched White Chicks for the first time this day, had homemade mexican food and got to enjoy a papaya for the first time in a long time.
I went home around 10:30 PM and came home feeling tired. It was definitely a day well spent and I'd definitely want to go back.
Questions 13-17
13. In your opinion, what are the most important qualities of a good friend?
Typically on Mondays, I start my mornings off with work at about 8 AM, until noon, then I pick my sister up from school since her Mondays are short. Then, I go home and scarf down lunch before meeting my mother at 1:30 to switch college parking permits and then I head to class for 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Tuesdays and Thursdays are a lot more slow-paced since I have only one class and I don't work these days. However, the parking wars occur from 11:40 AM-12:15 PM and I am in survival mode at these times.
Wednesdays are about the same as Mondays, except I don't have to pick my sister up so I have a little more time to relax once I get home.
Fridays are my favorite because I go to work in the mornings until noon and then I come home and sleep forever.
Wednesday was an adventurous day this week because I not only went to work and class, I also drove to Westminster during rush hour and had some OG boba. The dankest of the dank, to put it lightly. I got to my friend Alexis's house and she drove me everywhere.
I also watched White Chicks for the first time this day, had homemade mexican food and got to enjoy a papaya for the first time in a long time.
I went home around 10:30 PM and came home feeling tired. It was definitely a day well spent and I'd definitely want to go back.
Questions 13-17
13. In your opinion, what are the most important qualities of a good friend?
- Honesty - I appreciate it when people are brave enough to call me out on my flaws as a human being and are respectful enough to be honest with me.
- Trust - I would prefer to have a person to confide in, in which they would be not just a friend, but a good friend.
- Understanding - It's always nice when someone takes the time to try and see things from your perspective.
14. If you could be a founding member of a space colony, with the caveat that you would never be able to return to Earth, would you go?
I have no idea how I'm supposed to answer this question. I probably wouldn't go, considering I don't know how I would keep this colony alive on another planet.
15. What is your favorite superpower? Why?
I'd have to say my favorite superpower is invisibility/telekinesis. The ability to disappear at any given moment sounds like such a luxury, and telekinesis just sounds crazy and fun. However, I'm sure there are limitations to these superpowers so maybe they're not all that great.
16. If you were a book, which book would you be?
The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak. This book tore at my heart in the 10th grade and it contains so much symbolism about colors. My English teacher was able to give us a clear understanding of how to dissect this book, how to analyze every paragraph, every page. This book was so much more than book, it was a work of literature that holds the life of one of my favorite stories.
17. If you found out that your life was a book, and you met your author, what would you say to them?
Why did it take me so long to make up my mind about my lifelong career choice? Why did it not occur to me earlier in life?
12/100
Easter Sunday! This day was a lot of fun and spent with family. Lots of good food, good talks, and good company were had this day.
First, there was a big church service in the park, where I snacked on pastries with my sisters. I got to dress up this day, so I was careful not to spill anything. After the service, we went home to get changed and then we had lunch at Lunar over in Irvine. Four out of 5 people ordered jjajjangmyun and it was so delicious! Perks of being Korean, I'd say.
After lunch, we all trekked a whole 30 feet to the small coffee shop on the corner called "Sootha Coffee". They have some fabulous green tea ice cream. I'm definitely coming back for more! My family and I sat and chatted for a bit while drinking coffee/tea/boba/eating ice cream. It was a great bonding experience and then afterwards, we headed home and got ready for the week again.
It was definitely a great Easter Sunday.
Question 12
If offered irreversible immortality, would you take it?
This means I would never die and I would stay this age forever... Hmm, no, I think I'd quite enjoy going through the natural course of life and living life to the fullest. There isn't much to being 19, in all honesty. I'd much rather stay 27/28 since that's when the most exciting parts of your life occur.
11/100
I really have no idea what happened this day except that I babysat and relaxed.
That's a pretty good day, I'd say.
Question 11
Choose one: You will never misunderstand the meaning of what someone is saying OR nobody will ever misunderstand what you say.
I choose the former because I think to have that much knowledge about what someone is saying, to grasp the concept without fail, it sounds lovely.
That's a pretty good day, I'd say.
Question 11
Choose one: You will never misunderstand the meaning of what someone is saying OR nobody will ever misunderstand what you say.
I choose the former because I think to have that much knowledge about what someone is saying, to grasp the concept without fail, it sounds lovely.
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