It's already the last day of January?! Wow...where has the time gone.
Well, half of the month I have been sick. I was sick for a week, then I was recovering with an annoying itchy cough that wouldn't go away, and now I seem to be getting sick again. I know my poor mom is sick again from her outing with her friends this past weekend. I don't know if I got it from her or what.
My first business trip to New York wasn't all that bad. The only thing that made it miserable was the fact that I was just getting a cold and basically had to ride it out while in NY. It wasn't as cold as I expected. In fact, it was actually colder here in LA! Record lows! And it was unusually warm in NY. I think that's pretty funny! Hahaha! The exhibition show was alright. I didn't know what I was doing most of the time so all I could really do was some small talk until they started asking questions. That's when I would call someone and have them take over while I took notes.
I got to go to Brooklyn Bagel again and get my whole wheat with strawberry cream cheese! It was yummy but I forgot how massive it was. Because of time, I only got to eat half of a half.
Because I was sick, I was drinking tea every chance I got. Chamomile tea, because I heard that was good for sore throats and colds. I drank chamomile tea nearly everywhere. Then I only had water, orange juice, latte and Thai iced tea. That's it. I grew to like the taste of chamomile while I was there, but by the end...I was sick of it.
My mommy's birthday was last week so me and my dad took her to Parker's Lighthouse (again). It's like our go-to place. And at work I got her a cake and we all did our pathetic attempt to hide it and surprise her.
Today I'm going to get my hair cut. Or, trimmed actually. At 8pm! I didn't know they were open that late! Haha anyways. Yeah, not that exciting but I had nothing else to write about. I kinda want to get shorter side-swept bangs again, but I've gotten used to having long, un-layered hair so I can do certain hairstyles. I know I can just get used to it again and just do other styles...but geez, if I start thinking too much, I get scared of a little hair change! Gosh I have problems.
Aaand I guess that's it for now...bye! ♥
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
happy new year!
Happy New Year everyone! 2013. Year of the snake...my year! (and about every other person I'm friends with from elementary school). Aww, I didn't write an entry in December...and I was doing so well too! So close! Oh well, "maybe this year", says every person at the beginning of every new year.
Well, Japan was fun. It was freezing, but really fun. I met up with Christine in Shibuya too! We had a late lunch with my mom at Pomme no Ki, a really good omurice restaurant. I make it a point to eat there everytime I go and get the hayashi with butter rice. Soooo good! Then we walked around a bit and got a little lost, haha! My mom decided to wait for us somewhere so the two of us went to this 3-story Disney store (which had so many cute things!), Tokyu Hands and purikura! Btw, their purikura machines have changed dramatically. No longer cutesy with sparkles, glitter, or girly decorations that threw up all over your pictures, but instead more modern, chic, and focusing on the "pretty" rather than cute. So yeah, I was lost when we went to decorate the pictures.
That green tea parfait was delicious!
But me and my mom did the usual otherwise. We went to Sendai, visited the cemetary, shopped. Oh! She met up with a couple of her friends who came to America in September and prior to that she hadn't seen in about 20-30 years I think...
At my uncle's we did the same. New year's eve we stayed in and watched Kouhaku, but this year I was way too tired to go to the shrine at midnight. So the next day, me and my mom went after we did our shopping for the day. We got omikuji again and guess what? I got dai-kichi again! Lucky! I got that last year too and for the most part 2012 was great except towards the end. That was incredibly unpleasant...
We left on Christmas and came back on the 3rd. Then on the 4th I went to ALA!
This year was very chill for me. I was tired half the time because my sleep schedule was messed up and I feel like I didn't do much. I barely hung out on the pool deck because this year it was considered a "badge zone" with hotel employees doing a half-assed job at checking. But because I'm paranoid, I didn't even bother until the last day. I visited Carl's room a couple times and we did go to Denny's the first night at 2am. That might've been the most I did. I fell asleep around 7am both nights and didn't wake up until 1pm or only got 3 hours of sleep because we had to check out. I left a little early on Sunday.
And guess what? I'm going to New York next week... -____________- and no, not for fun. Ugh. I'm going for a business trip. Ewwww...a WHOLE WEEK! Well, pretty much. I leave at 9:30 Sunday morning and get back at 5pm on Friday. I think this is the most inconvenient thing ever. The only business trips I've gone on are all to Vegas for the MAGIC show. And that time, the whole office would go. This time it's just me, Nagahata and Ito. Thank goodness that Ito-san is going.
But yeah, I do not want to go. A whole week! I can't do anything! I won't even be able to work properly since the webmail is a bit weird and the emails don't come in properly and I seperate all my emails into folders so I will only be able to see what's in the inbox.
ANYWAYS. That's not a fun topic.
Since right before Japan, I was starting to get into Rilakkuma. I was never a hardcore fan, but I do think the character is cute. I have a stuffed toy of him I determinedly got from a claw machine a few years back, but nothing else. I just kept noticing it in Japan and it just looked cuter and cuter each time. At the airport I got another little stuffed toy, but this time it's Korilakkuma with a snake wrapped around her since it's year of the snake. I also got a pen and a little blank notebook.
And just this morning, I actually purchased a live wallpaper from the Google Play Store. I just didn't care because I wasn't able to find any images I was happy with online. So yeah...Rilakkuma boom for awhile.
Well, here's to a wonderful new year with tons of new experiences, laughing, being with friends, and love.
Okay, that's it for now...bye! ♥
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
my head is swimming...
Mostly because I took some pain killers earlier and now I'm feeling the after-effects. These are kind of strong when they're working and I'm usually a bit loopy and drunk. But when they start wearing off, I become so spacey and...I don't even know how to describe it. My whole body feels weird and my head feels like it's swimming. I don't know what that means, but that's what comes to mind. Don't ask.
These are menstrual pills from Target, by the way. I don't like taking them because of the woozy side affects, but I didn't have my usual pills.
Add on that today is Mari's last day so she's been trying to teach me and Miki everything she does with True Religion. It's not that it's hard...it's just hard to explain and it's A LOT. It's something you have to do in order to learn and get the hang of it along the way. Yeah. My brain is going to break because of all this. My brain already broke yesterday because of Nagahata's little informative meeting. ~___~
And THEN add on all this other unpleasant stuff I'm going through. I'm glad we don't have work tomorrow or Friday. Hopefully I can give my head a break. But I kind of have to work on my ASL presentation, too...ugh. It's been really hard. I still don't know what I'm doing or what I want. TT_______TT
I guess that's it...bye.
These are menstrual pills from Target, by the way. I don't like taking them because of the woozy side affects, but I didn't have my usual pills.
Add on that today is Mari's last day so she's been trying to teach me and Miki everything she does with True Religion. It's not that it's hard...it's just hard to explain and it's A LOT. It's something you have to do in order to learn and get the hang of it along the way. Yeah. My brain is going to break because of all this. My brain already broke yesterday because of Nagahata's little informative meeting. ~___~
And THEN add on all this other unpleasant stuff I'm going through. I'm glad we don't have work tomorrow or Friday. Hopefully I can give my head a break. But I kind of have to work on my ASL presentation, too...ugh. It's been really hard. I still don't know what I'm doing or what I want. TT_______TT
I guess that's it...bye.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
happy november!
Aaand now it's November. Damn...
Well, my Halloween wasn't super eventful. At work we all kind of got into the spirit and dressed up. I just wanted to wear my white wig (that I used for Eve) and make a cool outfit. So I wore one of my Black Milk leggings, a Style Stalker blouse, Jeffrey Cambell Litas and my wig. I guess you can say I was a slave to fashion since everything I had on was brand name stuff. But I thought I looked pretty cute =P. At night I just went to George's house and we had Panera while watching Coraline.
At work, we've finally settled in. We moved in last Monday and things are starting to become normal. One of the biggest headaches (for me, at least) was dealing with UPS and DHL pick-ups. I think it's finally done...at least I hope. It's mostly the girls constantly asking me if they're coming to pick up today.
Um...this month's activities and events:
Lily's birthday
Cirque du Soleil's Dralion
Disneyland with friends
George's birthday
PMX
Thanksgiving
Since I didn't finish this post on Friday, I can write about Dralion! It was so cool! It wasn't in a tent (this was a special arena-adaptation tour) which was a bit of a bummer since I love walking into the tent and feeling like I'm somewhere else. The tent really adds to the magic. But the show was still amazing nonetheless. Although, honestly, I think I was expecting a little bit too much. I used to watch it quite a bit on tv when I was little, and it looked freaking awesome. It still did, don't get me wrong, but something was lacking. I don't know if it was the empty arena seating in the background or what. I bet it would've been a little bit cooler under the big top.
After the show, I did a few things around the house, then went to Disneyland! Everyone was already there and I think we got there around...I really can't remember. 7? We got breadbowl for dinner, went on a few rides with everyone, then after Finding Nemo, I got really tired. All I wanted was to sleep. But we putted around some stores and then finally left before 12am.
PMX is this coming weekend. I'm excited, but not. Jun isn't going at all because she has a wedding to attend so it's going to feel weird without her. Right now (and I don't expect it to change) there are only four people in our room. That has NEVER happened before. We have never been within legal room capacity. So yeah, it's a little bit more expensive than we'd all like, but things came up for everyone else who had to drop out.
Oh and last Friday, we had lunch with Meiko at the old building. Kind of a last get together before construction starts. Towards the end we took some pictures...
Well, my Halloween wasn't super eventful. At work we all kind of got into the spirit and dressed up. I just wanted to wear my white wig (that I used for Eve) and make a cool outfit. So I wore one of my Black Milk leggings, a Style Stalker blouse, Jeffrey Cambell Litas and my wig. I guess you can say I was a slave to fashion since everything I had on was brand name stuff. But I thought I looked pretty cute =P. At night I just went to George's house and we had Panera while watching Coraline.
This was Halloween at my work. A random bunch, but very festive.
At work, we've finally settled in. We moved in last Monday and things are starting to become normal. One of the biggest headaches (for me, at least) was dealing with UPS and DHL pick-ups. I think it's finally done...at least I hope. It's mostly the girls constantly asking me if they're coming to pick up today.
Um...this month's activities and events:
Lily's birthday
Cirque du Soleil's Dralion
Disneyland with friends
George's birthday
PMX
Thanksgiving
Since I didn't finish this post on Friday, I can write about Dralion! It was so cool! It wasn't in a tent (this was a special arena-adaptation tour) which was a bit of a bummer since I love walking into the tent and feeling like I'm somewhere else. The tent really adds to the magic. But the show was still amazing nonetheless. Although, honestly, I think I was expecting a little bit too much. I used to watch it quite a bit on tv when I was little, and it looked freaking awesome. It still did, don't get me wrong, but something was lacking. I don't know if it was the empty arena seating in the background or what. I bet it would've been a little bit cooler under the big top.
This was the only picture I got. One of their trailers as we drove away.
After the show, I did a few things around the house, then went to Disneyland! Everyone was already there and I think we got there around...I really can't remember. 7? We got breadbowl for dinner, went on a few rides with everyone, then after Finding Nemo, I got really tired. All I wanted was to sleep. But we putted around some stores and then finally left before 12am.
PMX is this coming weekend. I'm excited, but not. Jun isn't going at all because she has a wedding to attend so it's going to feel weird without her. Right now (and I don't expect it to change) there are only four people in our room. That has NEVER happened before. We have never been within legal room capacity. So yeah, it's a little bit more expensive than we'd all like, but things came up for everyone else who had to drop out.
Oh and last Friday, we had lunch with Meiko at the old building. Kind of a last get together before construction starts. Towards the end we took some pictures...
This is everyone (minus a few) who basically worked there.
This is Toyoshima. That's our new boss, second from the left.
And this is Toyoshima again. Our new boss is going to have to learn how to be silly...
And I think that's it for now...bye! ♥
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
HEC-TIC
Things at work right now are crazy. Our office looks like a storage room and it feels like I haven't done much work in the past week and a half. Or maybe I just haven't been super busy so I don't actually have stuff to do...
Our moving day actually got pushed back a week so it's now next Monday. I barely started packing my things into boxes and emptying my desk. Our office is a freaking disasterous mess. We have stacks of boxes everywhere and it's become a maze to get to the other side of the room. I actually don't have that many boxes since I don't have a lot of past work like everyone else. So far, I've only packed most of one box and I think I'll only need one or two more. Maybe three if I'm underestimating...but I doubt it.
So, since the month is half over, I can go over most things I listed out in my last entry.
BSB Cruise booking went somewhat smoothly. Chris was supposed to get it started but for some reason, she wasn't able to log in and she was getting angry. Once I got to work, I was able to get in and book our room. Our same room from last year wasn't available to choose from and there was only one room left on that same deck. I kept refreshing until it came back and then snatched it up. We are now officially going to next year's cruise with ALL FIVE Backstreet Boys!
Deaf coffee night at The Block was interesting. We talked to a couple more people than in the past. My friend talked to this nice old man who, in the end, seemed to try and set her up with his son (who was about 15 years older than her). And I got to talk to a seemingly nice deaf guy who only wanted my number. Sorry buddy. We found Gustavo again and chatted with him and a couple other people. It was definitely something we could write about in our papers.
Possible Disneyland trip with elementary school friends? Yep, told you it wouldn't happen. Those boys said they weren't able to financially since they started something new with their clothing line and wanted to focus on that. That's cool...I guess. And then they complain when we can't come out LAST MINUTE to their little shindigs. Mmhmm.
Mickey's Halloween Party was fun! I only got to enjoy about three hours since I had to attend in downtown and didn't get to leave until 6pm. I was furious when I found out I had to attend. I was planning to leave my office at 6pm, then I would've had a little bit more time. But downtown? That's a whole other thing. But it was fun. I can tell you our costume idea now! George and I were Wall-E and Eve!!! I gotta admit, I think I looked pretty darn cute in that white, bob-cut wig. The people who understood our costumes seemed to think it was pretty cute and clever. ^____^
And that's it so far. OH! I saw a new movie this month. The Perks of Being a Wallflower. So far, I've seen it four times. That's how much I love it. The first time, I cried. Several times. Everytime I finish watching it, I get this feeling...that's a little hard to describe. I feel like going out with friends and driving around or having house parties. Or just doing something different like lie on top of a car roof and watch the stars. I've never done that and I've always wanted to. I don't know. I get this feeling like I want to just go out all night and do crazy things.
Okay, that's it for now...bye! ♥
Our moving day actually got pushed back a week so it's now next Monday. I barely started packing my things into boxes and emptying my desk. Our office is a freaking disasterous mess. We have stacks of boxes everywhere and it's become a maze to get to the other side of the room. I actually don't have that many boxes since I don't have a lot of past work like everyone else. So far, I've only packed most of one box and I think I'll only need one or two more. Maybe three if I'm underestimating...but I doubt it.
So, since the month is half over, I can go over most things I listed out in my last entry.
BSB Cruise booking went somewhat smoothly. Chris was supposed to get it started but for some reason, she wasn't able to log in and she was getting angry. Once I got to work, I was able to get in and book our room. Our same room from last year wasn't available to choose from and there was only one room left on that same deck. I kept refreshing until it came back and then snatched it up. We are now officially going to next year's cruise with ALL FIVE Backstreet Boys!
Deaf coffee night at The Block was interesting. We talked to a couple more people than in the past. My friend talked to this nice old man who, in the end, seemed to try and set her up with his son (who was about 15 years older than her). And I got to talk to a seemingly nice deaf guy who only wanted my number. Sorry buddy. We found Gustavo again and chatted with him and a couple other people. It was definitely something we could write about in our papers.
Possible Disneyland trip with elementary school friends? Yep, told you it wouldn't happen. Those boys said they weren't able to financially since they started something new with their clothing line and wanted to focus on that. That's cool...I guess. And then they complain when we can't come out LAST MINUTE to their little shindigs. Mmhmm.
Mickey's Halloween Party was fun! I only got to enjoy about three hours since I had to attend in downtown and didn't get to leave until 6pm. I was furious when I found out I had to attend. I was planning to leave my office at 6pm, then I would've had a little bit more time. But downtown? That's a whole other thing. But it was fun. I can tell you our costume idea now! George and I were Wall-E and Eve!!! I gotta admit, I think I looked pretty darn cute in that white, bob-cut wig. The people who understood our costumes seemed to think it was pretty cute and clever. ^____^
And that's it so far. OH! I saw a new movie this month. The Perks of Being a Wallflower. So far, I've seen it four times. That's how much I love it. The first time, I cried. Several times. Everytime I finish watching it, I get this feeling...that's a little hard to describe. I feel like going out with friends and driving around or having house parties. Or just doing something different like lie on top of a car roof and watch the stars. I've never done that and I've always wanted to. I don't know. I get this feeling like I want to just go out all night and do crazy things.
Okay, that's it for now...bye! ♥
Monday, October 1, 2012
happy october!
And to celebrate, I bought a pumpkin spice frappuccino from Starbucks! (any excuse, really)
So...I think I've been under some stress lately. I can't say for sure, since I've never dealt with "real" stress, but I think the past couple weeks kind of got to me. I've never thought of myself to have a lot of stress. I think my life is pretty normal, if not down right peachy compared to others. I have it easy, really. I don't have much to worry about, so when I get a few things that come at me at once, it's considered a little stressful. Also, I never thought of myself as one for depression. It was actually suggested that it might be a possibility. I was genuinely surprised. Again, since I think of my life as easy-going, I never imagined I would have depression, mild or severe. At least, not at this point in my life. And that got me thinking...even if it were true, I think I would be the type to deny it and not do anything about it.
Aaaand I just lost where I was going with this. Basically, it's not a big deal. I'm usually a chipper person who gets the occasional bad day.
Also, I feel like I messed up with something. I can't be certain, but I feel most of it was my fault. But that's also a bit of a downer, so I won't get into it.
Instead, I'll list out my plans for the month!
Backstreet Boys Cruise booking goes on sale in 2 days!!! I emailed the company organizing it asking if we could request a certain room and I was told that this year, we'd be able to select our room at booking. I emailed again asking if this one particular room would be available and she said it should be. FINGERS CROSSED!!! Me and my friend want the same room as last time. It was just in such a good location.
Deaf Coffee Night at the Block in Orange in two Fridays. Me and my friend haven't gone since June and another classmate says he wants to join so hopefully it'll be fun and I can carry a decent conversation.
Possible Disneyland trip with my elementary school friends. This one is up in the air since those people are so last minute. I actually think it won't happen (even though we kind of planned it) and will be surprised if it does.
Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland on the 15th! For this, I am praying that I don't have to work late. At the moment I am waiting for a client's reply if they're coming to LA that week. If they don't, GREAT! Then I only have to help my other coworker and it's easier/less stress to leave on time. If they do...then I will cry.
Moving day for Toyoshima. This isn't exactly a fun event, but it's something. We're moving to a temporary building for about 10 months while they tear down the current one and build a shiny new one. It's about 5 minutes away and while we're sharing the floor with a couple other companies, we'll be the only ones in the office space. The only good thing I guess is that we're literally right next door to our inspection company so that should make it easier when things come up.
And Halloween. It's on a freaking Wednesday this year. But I have a costume in mind! It's going to be a pair costume with my boyfriend (and I'm not saying what it is until we finish it...or we decide not to do it anymore). If we finish it in time, we're going to wear it to the Disneyland thing. If not, then whatever Halloween event after and then maybe PMX. I think it'll be cute.
For now, those are the only plans I know of. Not much actually...oh well, hopefully more stuff comes up.
Okay, that's it for now...bye! ♥
So...I think I've been under some stress lately. I can't say for sure, since I've never dealt with "real" stress, but I think the past couple weeks kind of got to me. I've never thought of myself to have a lot of stress. I think my life is pretty normal, if not down right peachy compared to others. I have it easy, really. I don't have much to worry about, so when I get a few things that come at me at once, it's considered a little stressful. Also, I never thought of myself as one for depression. It was actually suggested that it might be a possibility. I was genuinely surprised. Again, since I think of my life as easy-going, I never imagined I would have depression, mild or severe. At least, not at this point in my life. And that got me thinking...even if it were true, I think I would be the type to deny it and not do anything about it.
Aaaand I just lost where I was going with this. Basically, it's not a big deal. I'm usually a chipper person who gets the occasional bad day.
Also, I feel like I messed up with something. I can't be certain, but I feel most of it was my fault. But that's also a bit of a downer, so I won't get into it.
Instead, I'll list out my plans for the month!
Backstreet Boys Cruise booking goes on sale in 2 days!!! I emailed the company organizing it asking if we could request a certain room and I was told that this year, we'd be able to select our room at booking. I emailed again asking if this one particular room would be available and she said it should be. FINGERS CROSSED!!! Me and my friend want the same room as last time. It was just in such a good location.
Deaf Coffee Night at the Block in Orange in two Fridays. Me and my friend haven't gone since June and another classmate says he wants to join so hopefully it'll be fun and I can carry a decent conversation.
Possible Disneyland trip with my elementary school friends. This one is up in the air since those people are so last minute. I actually think it won't happen (even though we kind of planned it) and will be surprised if it does.
Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland on the 15th! For this, I am praying that I don't have to work late. At the moment I am waiting for a client's reply if they're coming to LA that week. If they don't, GREAT! Then I only have to help my other coworker and it's easier/less stress to leave on time. If they do...then I will cry.
Moving day for Toyoshima. This isn't exactly a fun event, but it's something. We're moving to a temporary building for about 10 months while they tear down the current one and build a shiny new one. It's about 5 minutes away and while we're sharing the floor with a couple other companies, we'll be the only ones in the office space. The only good thing I guess is that we're literally right next door to our inspection company so that should make it easier when things come up.
And Halloween. It's on a freaking Wednesday this year. But I have a costume in mind! It's going to be a pair costume with my boyfriend (and I'm not saying what it is until we finish it...or we decide not to do it anymore). If we finish it in time, we're going to wear it to the Disneyland thing. If not, then whatever Halloween event after and then maybe PMX. I think it'll be cute.
For now, those are the only plans I know of. Not much actually...oh well, hopefully more stuff comes up.
Okay, that's it for now...bye! ♥
Thursday, September 27, 2012
unpleasant mornings...
That's not exactly something you want to start your day with.
I don't even know where to begin. I've talked about this countless times and have always said the same type of thing, over and over. It's basically work. Since we have a new boss coming in about a month, our current boss wants to put in motion a lot of things before he leaves (although he won't be leaving for another year, at least). One of those things is giving me more responsibility. Ya~~~~y -_____________- I hate that word. I also hate being told what to do. If I'm told to do something, I automatically want to to the opposite. I just seem to have a problem with authority. I think part of it comes from my dad...
Anyways, more responsibility includes going to MAGIC in February. I've never been to MAGIC in February because I always have school. Now he really wants me to go (for experience or whatever) but I don't plan on missing school. I have no idea what my classes will be like next semester, but I already have trouble with school (mostly my willpower and motivation to stay) so I don't want to mess with that. Also, I'm taking sign language so it's kind of hard if you miss a day, let alone a week.
This is not the kind of thing I want to deal with in the morning. This isn't the kind of thing I want to deal with at all! I'll deal with it when the time comes. Don't bring it up 5 months before, let it linger and then bring it up every so often. It just makes me hate it more and more.
And my mom bringing it up again this morning? Not helping. I already feel so unsure in my life, I don't need to be reminded first thing when I get to work. I wanted to cry. I can't cry at work. If I don't let it out, it kinda stays there all day until I completely forget about it or get to finally cry.
Okay, that's it...bye.
I don't even know where to begin. I've talked about this countless times and have always said the same type of thing, over and over. It's basically work. Since we have a new boss coming in about a month, our current boss wants to put in motion a lot of things before he leaves (although he won't be leaving for another year, at least). One of those things is giving me more responsibility. Ya~~~~y -_____________- I hate that word. I also hate being told what to do. If I'm told to do something, I automatically want to to the opposite. I just seem to have a problem with authority. I think part of it comes from my dad...
Anyways, more responsibility includes going to MAGIC in February. I've never been to MAGIC in February because I always have school. Now he really wants me to go (for experience or whatever) but I don't plan on missing school. I have no idea what my classes will be like next semester, but I already have trouble with school (mostly my willpower and motivation to stay) so I don't want to mess with that. Also, I'm taking sign language so it's kind of hard if you miss a day, let alone a week.
This is not the kind of thing I want to deal with in the morning. This isn't the kind of thing I want to deal with at all! I'll deal with it when the time comes. Don't bring it up 5 months before, let it linger and then bring it up every so often. It just makes me hate it more and more.
And my mom bringing it up again this morning? Not helping. I already feel so unsure in my life, I don't need to be reminded first thing when I get to work. I wanted to cry. I can't cry at work. If I don't let it out, it kinda stays there all day until I completely forget about it or get to finally cry.
Okay, that's it...bye.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
unnecessary shopping
...for makeup!
So there's something out there right now that I kind of want. Key word: want. Not need or "have to have". Just want. If something has the words "disney" or "disney collaboration" or "limited edition", it's going to get my attention. If something has all three? Well, you can bet that I'm going to be looking into it! And that's exactly what this following piece of pretty has...
So there's something out there right now that I kind of want. Key word: want. Not need or "have to have". Just want. If something has the words "disney" or "disney collaboration" or "limited edition", it's going to get my attention. If something has all three? Well, you can bet that I'm going to be looking into it! And that's exactly what this following piece of pretty has...
Disney Cinderella Collection by Sephora
Storylook Eyeshadow Palette
Um, yes please! Cinderella wasn't even my favorite movie or princess and I really want this! Mostly because it is Disney AND limited edition. It's also $55. But I have a gift card for $50. See where I'm going with this? I think a gift card is meant for things you don't need or would particularly buy yourself because it's too expensive. It's free money for goodness sake! Also, there's 20 eyeshadows so it'd be about $2.75 each (granted the eyeshadows amount is really small).
The only thing holding me back is...do I really want it? I mean, yeah, it's pretty and again, limited edition. But maybe I can buy something I'd actually use more. I bought an Alice in Wonderland palette that Urban Decay did a couple years ago and lately, I rarely use it. I've been leaning towards more neutral colors, which kind of makes me sad. I like having fun with colors but I also don't have time in the morning to work on a nice eye look. Anyways, maybe I don't have to buy it.
This collection also came out with a 4 piece lipstick set ($25), an eyeshadow quad ($30), a 6 piece mini nailpolish set ($24.50), a really pretty compact mirror ($20), and a perfume($19-$58). And here's my "why I don't need them" list...
I can do without the lipsticks since I don't wear them enough.
Though the colors are nice, I didn't really care enough for all of them to pay that much.
The nail polishes are mostly glitters and I think I have enough nail polish at the moment.
I can't bring myself to pay that much for a mirror I will hardly use.
I don't want to buy the perfume without actually smelling it first.
So I guess the only thing I might get use out of this collection would be the perfume IF I like it.
Hm, I guess writing things out like this helps me decide if I should get something or not. So...for now, I'll hold back and pass. I do have enough eyeshadows that I don't use often enough. I should get through some of those first.
Okay, that's it for now...bye! ♥
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Hawaii~
My Hawaiian weekend was great! I went to Hawai'i for the first time Sept 7th-10th.
It was super short and we didn't actually do much, but it was relaxing and very nice. We stayed in Ko Olina with our boss and his wife in their timeshare at the Marriott Beach Club Resort. It is so nice! There is a lagoon RIGHT there for the hotel guests and it's within walking distance of the Disney Aulani Resort! Which me and my mom went to the first morning. We slipped past the keycard gate to the pool area and walked around. Then we wandered a bit in the lobby and gift shop and it's official, I am staying there one day.
Before we went, I kept saying I didn't want to just lay out on the beach and do nothing. I wanted to go out. But as soon as we got there, everything was so nice and chill that I didn't want to do anything. Our boss likes to go snorkeling and looking at the fishies and he had a couple extra masks and a snorkel (heh, that's a funny word) so I borrowed them. Since I can't swim, I borrowed an inner tube from his wife (who can't swim either) and we went out to the lagoon. As soon as I got used to sticking my face in the water and being able to breathe at the same time, it was amazing. It was like a whole new world!!! And as cheesy as that sounds, I decided right then and there that I will learn how to swim and go snorkeling for real in the future. It was incredible! I saw angel fish and a cute little puffer fish!
We got some shaved ice afterwards and while we were just sitting on the chairs, it POURED out of nowhere! Big, huge raindrops. Not that wimpy sprinkle we get in LA when it "rains". Everyone ran indoors from the beach and pool area. It wasn't cold either, so after I realized I was already wet and wearing a bathing suit, I gave my towel to my mom and just walked in the rain. It was so nice.
In the evening I watched the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen. I actually saw the sun sink into the ocean. The horizon is so clear there. No marine layer, no fog, and no Catalina Island to get in the way. The sky and ocean have a distinct separation and the sun just gets smaller and smaller. For dinner we ate at a restaurant in the hotel.
The next day was beach again. This time we tried the right side of the lagoon to look for sea turtles. But my boss said there weren't as many fish so we went back to the left side. More fishies, but no sea turtles. I really wanted to see one. We were going out later so I went back to the room to start getting ready.
We went to Waikiki beach (just to look) and walked around there for a little bit. Then we went to the Ala Moana shopping center. Oh my gosh, there were SO many expensive stores! I've never seen all those stores in one place before. It was a rich tourist's dream! Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Hermes, Dior...I could go on. But at the same time, it was all the same as LA. I saw they had Gilly Hicks and after hearing about it through a friend, I wanted to stop in. There's only one in the LA area and that's at the Americana, which is a bit far and I can't even remember the last time I went (if ever...). Gilly Hicks isn't something spectacular. It's like the intimates store of Hollister. Even though I don't shop at Hollister/Abercrombie, I can definitely shop at Gilly Hicks. So many cute undies and bras, sweaters and PJs. I found a cute cardigan and pajama set so my mom got those for me.
Dinner was at a Japanese katsu restaurant. It was pretty good. After getting lost one more time, because seriously, the whole day as long as we were in the car, we did not get to our destination right away. Our boss and his wife are not the best navigators or communicators.
The third and final day, we went to a different lagoon (four lagoons over) called Paradise Cove...so I guess that makes it a cove? I actually don't know the difference or what they techinically are. But this one was a lot smaller and public. The water was a lot shallower and apparently there were a lot more fish. I didn't feel like getting my face and hair wet that day since we were going home later. Me and my mom just relaxed on the beach while the other two went snorkeling. Then, a sea turtle made its way onto the beach!!! They made an announcement saying we can look and take pictures but to stay 2 meters away, and they set up little orange cones. I finally saw my sea turtle! I didn't see one swimming or swim with one (which I think I heard there were some swimming in the water), but I saw a live, wild sea turtle! My goal was met and I was happy. ^__________^
We went back to our hotel after a couple hours, but not before stopping at an ABC Market to do some last minute gift shopping. Back at the hotel, we went to a jacuzzi first and warmed up a little bit before laying out in the shade. Everyone else fell asleep but I kept myself awake with my phone. We went to the beach one last time just for a little bit before me and my mom had to start packing.
The hotel does welcome parties every Monday since most people move in/out during the weekend and stay the week. We were able to watch a little bit of it before having to leave to the airport. Our boss was nice enough to drive us to the airport. There we had some Starbucks and waited to board the plane. It was an 8pm flight with an arrival time of around 5:30am Tuesday. I tried to sleep, I really did. But I could just not get comfortable. I think I got maybe a total of 2 hours of bad sleep. I wouldn't be surprised if it was actually more and just didn't feel like it. Worst part was, when we got home, we had to get ready for work already. I was DEAD. I was sooo sleepy and I had class later! There was no way I was going to survive. All through work I felt pretty useless. I got some stuff done but I can't be certain on the quality of it. Before school, I got a Frappe from McDonald's and surprisingly, I was not falling asleep at all in class!
But that's my brief recap of my Hawaiian weekend. I am definitely going back one day and staying at Aulani. Okay, that was long...bye! ♥
It was super short and we didn't actually do much, but it was relaxing and very nice. We stayed in Ko Olina with our boss and his wife in their timeshare at the Marriott Beach Club Resort. It is so nice! There is a lagoon RIGHT there for the hotel guests and it's within walking distance of the Disney Aulani Resort! Which me and my mom went to the first morning. We slipped past the keycard gate to the pool area and walked around. Then we wandered a bit in the lobby and gift shop and it's official, I am staying there one day.
Before we went, I kept saying I didn't want to just lay out on the beach and do nothing. I wanted to go out. But as soon as we got there, everything was so nice and chill that I didn't want to do anything. Our boss likes to go snorkeling and looking at the fishies and he had a couple extra masks and a snorkel (heh, that's a funny word) so I borrowed them. Since I can't swim, I borrowed an inner tube from his wife (who can't swim either) and we went out to the lagoon. As soon as I got used to sticking my face in the water and being able to breathe at the same time, it was amazing. It was like a whole new world!!! And as cheesy as that sounds, I decided right then and there that I will learn how to swim and go snorkeling for real in the future. It was incredible! I saw angel fish and a cute little puffer fish!
We got some shaved ice afterwards and while we were just sitting on the chairs, it POURED out of nowhere! Big, huge raindrops. Not that wimpy sprinkle we get in LA when it "rains". Everyone ran indoors from the beach and pool area. It wasn't cold either, so after I realized I was already wet and wearing a bathing suit, I gave my towel to my mom and just walked in the rain. It was so nice.
In the evening I watched the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen. I actually saw the sun sink into the ocean. The horizon is so clear there. No marine layer, no fog, and no Catalina Island to get in the way. The sky and ocean have a distinct separation and the sun just gets smaller and smaller. For dinner we ate at a restaurant in the hotel.
The next day was beach again. This time we tried the right side of the lagoon to look for sea turtles. But my boss said there weren't as many fish so we went back to the left side. More fishies, but no sea turtles. I really wanted to see one. We were going out later so I went back to the room to start getting ready.
We went to Waikiki beach (just to look) and walked around there for a little bit. Then we went to the Ala Moana shopping center. Oh my gosh, there were SO many expensive stores! I've never seen all those stores in one place before. It was a rich tourist's dream! Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Hermes, Dior...I could go on. But at the same time, it was all the same as LA. I saw they had Gilly Hicks and after hearing about it through a friend, I wanted to stop in. There's only one in the LA area and that's at the Americana, which is a bit far and I can't even remember the last time I went (if ever...). Gilly Hicks isn't something spectacular. It's like the intimates store of Hollister. Even though I don't shop at Hollister/Abercrombie, I can definitely shop at Gilly Hicks. So many cute undies and bras, sweaters and PJs. I found a cute cardigan and pajama set so my mom got those for me.
Dinner was at a Japanese katsu restaurant. It was pretty good. After getting lost one more time, because seriously, the whole day as long as we were in the car, we did not get to our destination right away. Our boss and his wife are not the best navigators or communicators.
The third and final day, we went to a different lagoon (four lagoons over) called Paradise Cove...so I guess that makes it a cove? I actually don't know the difference or what they techinically are. But this one was a lot smaller and public. The water was a lot shallower and apparently there were a lot more fish. I didn't feel like getting my face and hair wet that day since we were going home later. Me and my mom just relaxed on the beach while the other two went snorkeling. Then, a sea turtle made its way onto the beach!!! They made an announcement saying we can look and take pictures but to stay 2 meters away, and they set up little orange cones. I finally saw my sea turtle! I didn't see one swimming or swim with one (which I think I heard there were some swimming in the water), but I saw a live, wild sea turtle! My goal was met and I was happy. ^__________^
We went back to our hotel after a couple hours, but not before stopping at an ABC Market to do some last minute gift shopping. Back at the hotel, we went to a jacuzzi first and warmed up a little bit before laying out in the shade. Everyone else fell asleep but I kept myself awake with my phone. We went to the beach one last time just for a little bit before me and my mom had to start packing.
The hotel does welcome parties every Monday since most people move in/out during the weekend and stay the week. We were able to watch a little bit of it before having to leave to the airport. Our boss was nice enough to drive us to the airport. There we had some Starbucks and waited to board the plane. It was an 8pm flight with an arrival time of around 5:30am Tuesday. I tried to sleep, I really did. But I could just not get comfortable. I think I got maybe a total of 2 hours of bad sleep. I wouldn't be surprised if it was actually more and just didn't feel like it. Worst part was, when we got home, we had to get ready for work already. I was DEAD. I was sooo sleepy and I had class later! There was no way I was going to survive. All through work I felt pretty useless. I got some stuff done but I can't be certain on the quality of it. Before school, I got a Frappe from McDonald's and surprisingly, I was not falling asleep at all in class!
But that's my brief recap of my Hawaiian weekend. I am definitely going back one day and staying at Aulani. Okay, that was long...bye! ♥
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
birthday recap
So my birthday has finally come and gone. I turned 23 on the 23rd. And ever since I realized I would have a day where my age and birth date would be the same, I decided to make that year special. Especially when I compared it to my friends whose age/birth dates had already passed. I figured I'd be old enough to do what I wanted.
My actual birthday wasn't super eventful, but it wasn't a letdown like last year. So that was the first thing I needed to accomplish. I was still in Las Vegas, but I wasn't working all day. Our office was at a lounge and when it turned midnight, all the girls came up from behind singing happy birthday with a little cupcake and candle in hand. I loved it! It was really cute and we took a bunch of pictures. In the morning, I got to finally sleep in after days of sleeping late and waking up early. I slept in so much that I only had time to get ready and get to the airport. My mom wanted to eat lunch, but oops. My flight back home and quick and Kelly picked me up from the airport. I only had a short time before I had to leave again for my birthday dinner at BJ's. Kelly, Cookie, Alberto and Benji came! (George had work, Amanda fell asleep and she was Jun's ride). It was a nice, chill dinner with lots of laughing. I was so tired though.
The next day, I met up with Kelly and Amanda at Tea Station just to hang out. After I texted Rafael, they invited us over to chill and play beer pong. They said they would celebrate my birthday but I was fine with just hanging out and not getting blamed for not drinking during beer pong. But everyone did tell me happy birthday and that made me happy. Me and Kelly stayed until about 4am. Yeah...we weren't going to be at Disneyland very early.
I tried waking up early on Saturday, I really did. But I was just too tired that I kept falling back asleep. I finally forced myself to get up and get ready. Me and George finally got to the Disneyland Hotel around 2pm so it was perfect for check-in time since our room was ready! We met up with everyone for lunch at Tangaroa Terrace. Then we went to DCA and rode Mickey's Fun Wheel! It wasn't as scary as I remembered (probably because we didn't even make a full round), but it was fun screaming with everyone and laughing at Jun's frightened face. It was a really fun day. And I think I looked pretty freaking adorable! hahaha! I had a dinner date with Georgie at the Carthay Circle Restaurant. It was definitely different. Everything on the menu was unique and it was hard to decide what I could eat. Then we danced and partied at Mad T Party until closing.
We were supposed to do Early Entry the next morning but I knew for sure I wouldn't be able to wake up. I wasn't sure about everyone else. I was kind of hoping they wouldn't wake up...haha! And they didn't! Since George slept a lot the previous day, he was able to wake up way before everyone else and he told me everyone was still asleep. I breathed a sigh of relief and went back to sleep for another hour. Then it was breakfast time so of course, I got room service!!! I decided a long time ago I would get the Mickey shaped waffle. It was yummy! We got a late start (not surprising) and barely checked-out in time. We went back to DCA first before going into Disneyland. We actually spent the whole day on the left side of the park, mainly in Critter Country, Frontierland and Adventureland. I don't think we stepped foot past Fantasyland and only went to Tomorrowland for Star Tours and to take the Monorail back at the end of the night.
I was so tired by the end of the night. I was trying not to nod off at the wheel! I got home and simply knocked the eff out. But! It was SUCH a fun birthday weekend. People kept asking me what I wanted to do and I got to call all the shots. It was nice ^__^ The only thing I realized today was that I never got a cake with candles to blow out. Yeah, I got a candle here and there on a dessert, but being surprised, blowing out candles and cutting cake is another one of those things that completes a birthday to me. Georgie said we could get an ice cream cake from Cold Stone.
Okay, that's it for now...bye! ♥
My actual birthday wasn't super eventful, but it wasn't a letdown like last year. So that was the first thing I needed to accomplish. I was still in Las Vegas, but I wasn't working all day. Our office was at a lounge and when it turned midnight, all the girls came up from behind singing happy birthday with a little cupcake and candle in hand. I loved it! It was really cute and we took a bunch of pictures. In the morning, I got to finally sleep in after days of sleeping late and waking up early. I slept in so much that I only had time to get ready and get to the airport. My mom wanted to eat lunch, but oops. My flight back home and quick and Kelly picked me up from the airport. I only had a short time before I had to leave again for my birthday dinner at BJ's. Kelly, Cookie, Alberto and Benji came! (George had work, Amanda fell asleep and she was Jun's ride). It was a nice, chill dinner with lots of laughing. I was so tired though.
The next day, I met up with Kelly and Amanda at Tea Station just to hang out. After I texted Rafael, they invited us over to chill and play beer pong. They said they would celebrate my birthday but I was fine with just hanging out and not getting blamed for not drinking during beer pong. But everyone did tell me happy birthday and that made me happy. Me and Kelly stayed until about 4am. Yeah...we weren't going to be at Disneyland very early.
I tried waking up early on Saturday, I really did. But I was just too tired that I kept falling back asleep. I finally forced myself to get up and get ready. Me and George finally got to the Disneyland Hotel around 2pm so it was perfect for check-in time since our room was ready! We met up with everyone for lunch at Tangaroa Terrace. Then we went to DCA and rode Mickey's Fun Wheel! It wasn't as scary as I remembered (probably because we didn't even make a full round), but it was fun screaming with everyone and laughing at Jun's frightened face. It was a really fun day. And I think I looked pretty freaking adorable! hahaha! I had a dinner date with Georgie at the Carthay Circle Restaurant. It was definitely different. Everything on the menu was unique and it was hard to decide what I could eat. Then we danced and partied at Mad T Party until closing.
We were supposed to do Early Entry the next morning but I knew for sure I wouldn't be able to wake up. I wasn't sure about everyone else. I was kind of hoping they wouldn't wake up...haha! And they didn't! Since George slept a lot the previous day, he was able to wake up way before everyone else and he told me everyone was still asleep. I breathed a sigh of relief and went back to sleep for another hour. Then it was breakfast time so of course, I got room service!!! I decided a long time ago I would get the Mickey shaped waffle. It was yummy! We got a late start (not surprising) and barely checked-out in time. We went back to DCA first before going into Disneyland. We actually spent the whole day on the left side of the park, mainly in Critter Country, Frontierland and Adventureland. I don't think we stepped foot past Fantasyland and only went to Tomorrowland for Star Tours and to take the Monorail back at the end of the night.
I was so tired by the end of the night. I was trying not to nod off at the wheel! I got home and simply knocked the eff out. But! It was SUCH a fun birthday weekend. People kept asking me what I wanted to do and I got to call all the shots. It was nice ^__^ The only thing I realized today was that I never got a cake with candles to blow out. Yeah, I got a candle here and there on a dessert, but being surprised, blowing out candles and cutting cake is another one of those things that completes a birthday to me. Georgie said we could get an ice cream cake from Cold Stone.
Okay, that's it for now...bye! ♥
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
birthday plans
So I got the OK from my boss to come home early from Las Vegas after the MAGIC show!
He doesn't know my real reason (and he won't either, because I have another reason made up) and since he never asked, I'm not going to say anything. I just bought my plane ticket and even though it was a little pricey for what it is, my mom was nice enough to pay for it. SO. I will be home from Vegas and free to do what I want on my birthday! I will have the evening to do whatever I want.
But so far, all I have in mind is dinner somewhere with my friends. =P I want to do something, but I can't think of anything. I have my Disneyland weekend right after, but you know me and my deal with doing things on my actual birthday. So I'm trying to think of something I can do with my friends.
Find a place to "release" my floating lanterns? (and "release" because I thought of a safer way to have fun with them...light fishing line!)
Go dancing somewhere?
Mess around at a park or beach?
Late-night dessert somewhere?
No idea. Hopefully I can decide on something soon! Okay...bye! ♥
He doesn't know my real reason (and he won't either, because I have another reason made up) and since he never asked, I'm not going to say anything. I just bought my plane ticket and even though it was a little pricey for what it is, my mom was nice enough to pay for it. SO. I will be home from Vegas and free to do what I want on my birthday! I will have the evening to do whatever I want.
But so far, all I have in mind is dinner somewhere with my friends. =P I want to do something, but I can't think of anything. I have my Disneyland weekend right after, but you know me and my deal with doing things on my actual birthday. So I'm trying to think of something I can do with my friends.
Find a place to "release" my floating lanterns? (and "release" because I thought of a safer way to have fun with them...light fishing line!)
Go dancing somewhere?
Mess around at a park or beach?
Late-night dessert somewhere?
No idea. Hopefully I can decide on something soon! Okay...bye! ♥
Monday, August 6, 2012
summer inspiration
I like looking through the Free People blog sometimes for certain entries under "Saturday DO".
Every Saturday, they post an entry with something you can do. Whether it be big, like taking a road trip with your friends or something small and simple like taking a cold shower after indulging in the summer heat all day. Simple things like that make me really happy and make me want to do everything.
But August is already here and there aren't that many more weeks left in summer (like I've mentioned before, September is officially school-starting month, so I like to do everything in August). So there's that feeling again...that feeling to do every possible summery thing right this instant.
happy summer...bye! ♥
Every Saturday, they post an entry with something you can do. Whether it be big, like taking a road trip with your friends or something small and simple like taking a cold shower after indulging in the summer heat all day. Simple things like that make me really happy and make me want to do everything.
But August is already here and there aren't that many more weeks left in summer (like I've mentioned before, September is officially school-starting month, so I like to do everything in August). So there's that feeling again...that feeling to do every possible summery thing right this instant.
happy summer...bye! ♥
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Black Milk Clothing
So I just made my first purchase from Black Milk Clothing and my first birthday gift to myself.
Every purchase I make this month will be justified as a birthday present to ME! And I started with Black Milk Purple Galaxy Leggings. I hope they fit alright. I was in between sizes on a lot of the measurements so I sized up. I've seen a lot of pictures of tiny girls wearing those leggings so hopefully a small fits fine.
Apparently they're going to release some new items next week...I don't know if that's a good thing. I haven't even received what I ordered and I'm already thinking about what I might like from the new stuff. Thing is, it's kind of pricey. With the international shipping plus exchange rate, my purchase came out to about $90+ USD.
But yes, birthday month equals fun stuff. ^________^
That's it...bye! ♥
Every purchase I make this month will be justified as a birthday present to ME! And I started with Black Milk Purple Galaxy Leggings. I hope they fit alright. I was in between sizes on a lot of the measurements so I sized up. I've seen a lot of pictures of tiny girls wearing those leggings so hopefully a small fits fine.
Apparently they're going to release some new items next week...I don't know if that's a good thing. I haven't even received what I ordered and I'm already thinking about what I might like from the new stuff. Thing is, it's kind of pricey. With the international shipping plus exchange rate, my purchase came out to about $90+ USD.
But yes, birthday month equals fun stuff. ^________^
That's it...bye! ♥
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
it's August!!!
Ahhhh!!! It's August already! Where is the time going??? Where is -summer- going???
I guess it's time to list out what activities I have so far in August. But I don't think I have very much going on at the moment.
Oh my gosh, I just looked through my calendar and I don't have much of anything going on! The biggest events so far are going to Las Vegas for the MAGIC Show and my birthday. And those are both around the third week of the month! That's a little depressing. I want stuff to do. I guess I can talk about my birthday a little bit.
Again, MAGIC runs into my birthday. It WOULDN'T have but they decided to extend the show an extra day because apparently they got enough comments/concerns/complaints that three days wasn't enough time to do everything. So now it runs Monday - Thursday and my birthday is on Thursday. I seriously almost started crying when I found out it ended on my birthday. I had one of the worst birthdays last year and I vowed to myself that the next one would be better. I don't care if I have to work in the morning, but I will fly my ass home later in the day and go out on my actual birthday and enjoy it. (Doing something on my -actual- birthday is kind of a big deal to me.) I'm totally okay with a small dinner with some friends, as long as I am out of Vegas and away from work.
Then the fun continues on the weekend! I got a 2-bedroom suite at the Disneyland Hotel so I plan to spend the whole weekend between both parks. AND since we're going to be hotel guests, we can take advantage of early entry and run around one of the parks a whole hour before regular admission people. Carsland anyone?? But yeah, I'm hoping that'll be a lot of fun. I love staying in hotels for special occasions and I absolutely love getting room service. I don't know why. I know it's expensive but I feel like I'm being pampered; having my food brought to me in my room all fancy. I especially like getting breakfast because I'm lazy and by the time I get ready to leave the room, it's no longer breakfast time.
But I feel like I need to fill my month with more activities! August is the last summer month before school starts again and even though I've been going to summer school, I still have that elementary-school-mentality where summer means doing a lot more with your friends and staying out late.
So that's it for now...bye! ♥
I guess it's time to list out what activities I have so far in August. But I don't think I have very much going on at the moment.
Oh my gosh, I just looked through my calendar and I don't have much of anything going on! The biggest events so far are going to Las Vegas for the MAGIC Show and my birthday. And those are both around the third week of the month! That's a little depressing. I want stuff to do. I guess I can talk about my birthday a little bit.
Again, MAGIC runs into my birthday. It WOULDN'T have but they decided to extend the show an extra day because apparently they got enough comments/concerns/complaints that three days wasn't enough time to do everything. So now it runs Monday - Thursday and my birthday is on Thursday. I seriously almost started crying when I found out it ended on my birthday. I had one of the worst birthdays last year and I vowed to myself that the next one would be better. I don't care if I have to work in the morning, but I will fly my ass home later in the day and go out on my actual birthday and enjoy it. (Doing something on my -actual- birthday is kind of a big deal to me.) I'm totally okay with a small dinner with some friends, as long as I am out of Vegas and away from work.
Then the fun continues on the weekend! I got a 2-bedroom suite at the Disneyland Hotel so I plan to spend the whole weekend between both parks. AND since we're going to be hotel guests, we can take advantage of early entry and run around one of the parks a whole hour before regular admission people. Carsland anyone?? But yeah, I'm hoping that'll be a lot of fun. I love staying in hotels for special occasions and I absolutely love getting room service. I don't know why. I know it's expensive but I feel like I'm being pampered; having my food brought to me in my room all fancy. I especially like getting breakfast because I'm lazy and by the time I get ready to leave the room, it's no longer breakfast time.
But I feel like I need to fill my month with more activities! August is the last summer month before school starts again and even though I've been going to summer school, I still have that elementary-school-mentality where summer means doing a lot more with your friends and staying out late.
So that's it for now...bye! ♥
Friday, July 20, 2012
The Wanted
(yes, I am this bored with nothing to do to write two entries in one day)
I've been listening to The Wanted's EP through Youtube videos all day. And I must say, I LOVE it. Every song sounds so good. They're catchy and dancey and some give me a happy feeling. And I love the music videos. They're also really good to watch. Ahhhh, I've found a new summer album!
EDIT 7/23: So I actually purchased the album off Amazon when I got home. I have never purchased a digital album online before. But it was only like, $4! Best quality and I support the band. I've been listening to it non-stop whenever I get in my car!
Okay, that's it...bye! ♥
I've been listening to The Wanted's EP through Youtube videos all day. And I must say, I LOVE it. Every song sounds so good. They're catchy and dancey and some give me a happy feeling. And I love the music videos. They're also really good to watch. Ahhhh, I've found a new summer album!
EDIT 7/23: So I actually purchased the album off Amazon when I got home. I have never purchased a digital album online before. But it was only like, $4! Best quality and I support the band. I've been listening to it non-stop whenever I get in my car!
Okay, that's it...bye! ♥
tattoo
So I went ahead and got my tattoo last night. I think I decided by the end of Tuesday that I wanted to just get it already.
It says, "take to the sky" and I found a font I liked. It's from the Owl City song, "To The Sky" from the movie, Legend of the Guardians. Everytime I hear that song, it makes me feel happy and sometimes reminds me of the movie. The movie was absolutely beautiful visually. The time it must've taken to do whatever they needed to do to get all the details of individual feathers on the owls is probably ridiculous. But the end result is amazing. I've always had a thing for flying, since it's not something humans can do naturally, and I'm sure half the world has this fascination as well, but the song and movie just lets me believe certain things for a little bit. Like they could be possible. And right now, I smile everytime I look at it. I'm glad I got it.
Short entry, but that's it...bye! ♥
It says, "take to the sky" and I found a font I liked. It's from the Owl City song, "To The Sky" from the movie, Legend of the Guardians. Everytime I hear that song, it makes me feel happy and sometimes reminds me of the movie. The movie was absolutely beautiful visually. The time it must've taken to do whatever they needed to do to get all the details of individual feathers on the owls is probably ridiculous. But the end result is amazing. I've always had a thing for flying, since it's not something humans can do naturally, and I'm sure half the world has this fascination as well, but the song and movie just lets me believe certain things for a little bit. Like they could be possible. And right now, I smile everytime I look at it. I'm glad I got it.
Short entry, but that's it...bye! ♥
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
life...
is so freaking interesting. Sometimes, it's surreal. No, really.
Also, I've started to realize that, I don't take some things as seriously as I probably should. Yeah, sometimes I seem like a hard-ass, stick in the mud, who gets all bent out of shape over the slightest deviation from a plan, but that's when it involves other people. It's hard to explain, but I noticed it's when I'm central in the situation or when I'm the decision maker. The only couple of examples I have (that I can think of right now) may not be the best since they're similar and might just be a coincidental pattern, but here they are:
When it came time to deciding where to go for high school or college, I honestly didn't have a direction. I just kind of went with the flow and went where my friends went. When I was asked in my high school interview, why I chose that school, I honestly didn't have an answer. I already used the standard, "I heard it's a good school, I got good recommendations, good learning environment, etc" so when I was asked for something else, I actually froze. I sat in that chair, for what seemed like 30 minutes (but really was probably 3 mins...which is longer than the comfortable, socially acceptable allotted time), between my parents who were probably panicking because I wasn't answering. I never did answer that particular question. I sat there long enough where the teacher gave me a break and said we could move on.
I think college might have been a little worse, but maybe not so much at the same time. Easier, because if you graduated high school, passed your SATs/ACTs, and were only trying to get into some CSU school, you got in. Worse, because by the end of high school, I was only doing enough work to get by. I really didn't care after a certain point. I was undecided on a college and I think I just settled on CSU Long Beach because a friend was going there (which, in the end, she didn't end up going to after all).
And a few other little things (or maybe not so little in actuality), I've noticed I don't take so seriously. That's why I say it sometimes seems surreal. People making such a big fuss over some things that seem kind of trivial in the end. Or maybe...I don't know. I think I'm thinking too much again. God, I sound like a freaking hippie.
I think I've come close to a decision on my next tattoo! I know what, where, and I think I've decided on the font. I just have to stop being lazy and actually go to a place and get it done.
Okay, that should be enough for now...bye! ♥
Also, I've started to realize that, I don't take some things as seriously as I probably should. Yeah, sometimes I seem like a hard-ass, stick in the mud, who gets all bent out of shape over the slightest deviation from a plan, but that's when it involves other people. It's hard to explain, but I noticed it's when I'm central in the situation or when I'm the decision maker. The only couple of examples I have (that I can think of right now) may not be the best since they're similar and might just be a coincidental pattern, but here they are:
When it came time to deciding where to go for high school or college, I honestly didn't have a direction. I just kind of went with the flow and went where my friends went. When I was asked in my high school interview, why I chose that school, I honestly didn't have an answer. I already used the standard, "I heard it's a good school, I got good recommendations, good learning environment, etc" so when I was asked for something else, I actually froze. I sat in that chair, for what seemed like 30 minutes (but really was probably 3 mins...which is longer than the comfortable, socially acceptable allotted time), between my parents who were probably panicking because I wasn't answering. I never did answer that particular question. I sat there long enough where the teacher gave me a break and said we could move on.
I think college might have been a little worse, but maybe not so much at the same time. Easier, because if you graduated high school, passed your SATs/ACTs, and were only trying to get into some CSU school, you got in. Worse, because by the end of high school, I was only doing enough work to get by. I really didn't care after a certain point. I was undecided on a college and I think I just settled on CSU Long Beach because a friend was going there (which, in the end, she didn't end up going to after all).
And a few other little things (or maybe not so little in actuality), I've noticed I don't take so seriously. That's why I say it sometimes seems surreal. People making such a big fuss over some things that seem kind of trivial in the end. Or maybe...I don't know. I think I'm thinking too much again. God, I sound like a freaking hippie.
I think I've come close to a decision on my next tattoo! I know what, where, and I think I've decided on the font. I just have to stop being lazy and actually go to a place and get it done.
Okay, that should be enough for now...bye! ♥
Monday, July 9, 2012
happy july
aaand now it's July.
So Anime Expo has come and gone again. It...wasn't the best AX I've been to. First off, the X Games were the same weekend, in the SAME AREA. So we were basically forced to take the long way around everything to get to the convention center. We stayed at the JW Marriott for convenience and we didn't exactly get to experience it. Which means we'll just have to stay there again next year! =P
We got there kind of late on Friday. Actually, just late enough where we missed the closing time for badge pick-up. Which meant we couldn't go to the AMVs, which was one of the few things I actually wanted to do. As for my outfits, I wore my gypsy skirt with a reddish-orange tank (folded up to show some tummy), and some of those super flat sandals with white straps I found at Payless for $9! I was kind of going for a summery look with the bright top and accessories. My other outfit was a black, bodycon dress with my stripe blazer and stripe Litas. I put my hair in a high ponytail and wore red lipstick. I think it was pretty cute. Too bad I don't have a full-body shot of the whole outfit. George says that means I'll just have to wear it again and we'll have a photoshoot.
The only other thing I wanted to do was go support Tweek when he DJ'ed the dance. The dance line was ridiculously long! We were honestly in line longer than we stayed at the dance. And the dance line was probably more fun. As the line got smaller and people were getting bored and antsy, we started making our own entertainment. People would run up and down the lines trying to get the wave going. We would just yell and make the whole place echo (I don't know if it was from something, but it was fun). Well, we got to the front of the line JUST as it turned 12am and Tweek's set ended. He was outside the door as we were being let in! We decided to stay and enjoy a little bit since we did wait all that time. We danced and got nice and sweaty, then left only because we had to pee.
And the rest was okay.
July 4th was interesting. For the past 5 years, I had always been at AX so I never thought about what to do. But since it decided to fall on a freaking Wednesday this year, I was kind of at a loss what to do. Luckily Kelly had one of her small, last minute "parties" at her place. We ate pizza on the roof while watching fireworks (my first time on a roof!), and later lit our own. George had his camera so we had fun trying to spell stuff out with sparklers.
Then we played soda/water pong. That got a little difficult later because it was just so much soda. At the very end we just started bouncing ping pong balls off the walls trying to make it into cups scattered across the table.
On Saturday I went to Disneyland again with my coworker. It was fun. I think we did a lot. I can't tell anymore unless I sit down and count what we did. We didn't watch any nighttime shows, but we watched the Aladdin show. We had about 2 rides breakdown while we were in line and 1 was broken when we got to it. We eventually went back and rode everything. I was so tired though. I didn't get very good sleep much of last week and I only got about 4 hours before Disneyland.
The rest of my Saturdays in July are now pretty booked. This Saturday is my company barbeque, next Saturday is Kelly's barbeque party, and the week after that is beach day!!! I REALLY hope the weather is nice that day. I hope the weather is nice all month. All summer!
Okay, that's it...bye! ♥
So Anime Expo has come and gone again. It...wasn't the best AX I've been to. First off, the X Games were the same weekend, in the SAME AREA. So we were basically forced to take the long way around everything to get to the convention center. We stayed at the JW Marriott for convenience and we didn't exactly get to experience it. Which means we'll just have to stay there again next year! =P
We got there kind of late on Friday. Actually, just late enough where we missed the closing time for badge pick-up. Which meant we couldn't go to the AMVs, which was one of the few things I actually wanted to do. As for my outfits, I wore my gypsy skirt with a reddish-orange tank (folded up to show some tummy), and some of those super flat sandals with white straps I found at Payless for $9! I was kind of going for a summery look with the bright top and accessories. My other outfit was a black, bodycon dress with my stripe blazer and stripe Litas. I put my hair in a high ponytail and wore red lipstick. I think it was pretty cute. Too bad I don't have a full-body shot of the whole outfit. George says that means I'll just have to wear it again and we'll have a photoshoot.
The only other thing I wanted to do was go support Tweek when he DJ'ed the dance. The dance line was ridiculously long! We were honestly in line longer than we stayed at the dance. And the dance line was probably more fun. As the line got smaller and people were getting bored and antsy, we started making our own entertainment. People would run up and down the lines trying to get the wave going. We would just yell and make the whole place echo (I don't know if it was from something, but it was fun). Well, we got to the front of the line JUST as it turned 12am and Tweek's set ended. He was outside the door as we were being let in! We decided to stay and enjoy a little bit since we did wait all that time. We danced and got nice and sweaty, then left only because we had to pee.
And the rest was okay.
July 4th was interesting. For the past 5 years, I had always been at AX so I never thought about what to do. But since it decided to fall on a freaking Wednesday this year, I was kind of at a loss what to do. Luckily Kelly had one of her small, last minute "parties" at her place. We ate pizza on the roof while watching fireworks (my first time on a roof!), and later lit our own. George had his camera so we had fun trying to spell stuff out with sparklers.
Then we played soda/water pong. That got a little difficult later because it was just so much soda. At the very end we just started bouncing ping pong balls off the walls trying to make it into cups scattered across the table.
On Saturday I went to Disneyland again with my coworker. It was fun. I think we did a lot. I can't tell anymore unless I sit down and count what we did. We didn't watch any nighttime shows, but we watched the Aladdin show. We had about 2 rides breakdown while we were in line and 1 was broken when we got to it. We eventually went back and rode everything. I was so tired though. I didn't get very good sleep much of last week and I only got about 4 hours before Disneyland.
The rest of my Saturdays in July are now pretty booked. This Saturday is my company barbeque, next Saturday is Kelly's barbeque party, and the week after that is beach day!!! I REALLY hope the weather is nice that day. I hope the weather is nice all month. All summer!
Okay, that's it...bye! ♥
Friday, June 22, 2012
officially summer
As of Wednesday, the 20th, summer has "officially" began. And there is only one week left in June and I feel like I haven't done much of anything summery! Sure, my May was jam-packed with events every weekend, but I'm having a bit of a slow month. I don't really want to wait until July either (not that I have much of a choice). I feel like once July starts, I only have a short time until summer's over. But I don't know if it makes much difference. I'm still going to work and since I'm taking summer school, not much has changed really. I miss the days when we were all little and summer meant doing absolutely jack. I guess some people still do that. I wish I had that freedom with my perks now. How perfect would that be, right?
Anime Expo is next weekend. Again, I don't have much of anything planned during it. I haven't even really been putting together any sort of outfit like I usually do. I'm usually scouring clothing sites for ideas and pieces I can use. I have a couple key pieces I want to use at home, like the striped blazer (paired with my Litas) I bought a few months ago and a raggedy, gypsy-esque skirt I got at the Renn Faire. I haven't actually completed the outfit though.
I've actually been trying to get a little more fit this month, but after suddenly running last week, I kind of messed up my foot so I had to rest this week. Which is a total buzz-kill right when I'm trying to make it a routine and get into the habit. Last week me and my coworkers went to yoga (which we've been doing for a little over a month now), then on Tuesday, me and Kelly went walking around her neighborhood. Wednesday, me and Miki went walking/slight jogging around her neighborhood. We recruited more by Thursday and there were four of us walking and jogging around Torrance. That's when I strained some muscle in my foot I didn't even know I had. I've been limping a little and trying not to put much weight on it to make it better, but I did Zumba on Tuesday night and it didn't exactly make it worse, but I know it didn't help the healing, hehe. I was slightly limping again the next day. xD
I'm going to Disneyland with Mari tomorrow. Her pass is going to expire soon and she hasn't gone nearly enough since having it. I think she might have gone enough to "pay it off", but again, not nearly enough. I'm excited to see Carsland! I want to go on Radiator Springs Racers but I heard you have to get there at opening to even get fastpasses! And this summer both parks open at 8AM! Yeah...I kind of wanted to go so she could ride it, but they'll be there for awhile. I think I can wait a little bit. I hope my foot doesn't get too bothered tomorrow.
Oh my god I want to do summery stuff!! I want to go to Disneyland A LOT with my friends. Big groups and nothing but laughing at stupid stuff. I want to go to the beach on a hot day and have barbeques and go to parties! I'm currently obsessed with a song by Owl City, ft Carley Rae Jepson called Good Time. It just sounds so fun and happy and I like to think that's what my summer can be like- good times no matter what. I've also been looking at tattoos the past couple days, thinking of my next one. I kind of know what I'd like but I don't know where I'd place it. I'd also have to either hide it or just put it out there and make my dad accept it. hehehe...bad, I know. =P
Okay, that should do it. Until next time...bye! ♥
Anime Expo is next weekend. Again, I don't have much of anything planned during it. I haven't even really been putting together any sort of outfit like I usually do. I'm usually scouring clothing sites for ideas and pieces I can use. I have a couple key pieces I want to use at home, like the striped blazer (paired with my Litas) I bought a few months ago and a raggedy, gypsy-esque skirt I got at the Renn Faire. I haven't actually completed the outfit though.
I've actually been trying to get a little more fit this month, but after suddenly running last week, I kind of messed up my foot so I had to rest this week. Which is a total buzz-kill right when I'm trying to make it a routine and get into the habit. Last week me and my coworkers went to yoga (which we've been doing for a little over a month now), then on Tuesday, me and Kelly went walking around her neighborhood. Wednesday, me and Miki went walking/slight jogging around her neighborhood. We recruited more by Thursday and there were four of us walking and jogging around Torrance. That's when I strained some muscle in my foot I didn't even know I had. I've been limping a little and trying not to put much weight on it to make it better, but I did Zumba on Tuesday night and it didn't exactly make it worse, but I know it didn't help the healing, hehe. I was slightly limping again the next day. xD
I'm going to Disneyland with Mari tomorrow. Her pass is going to expire soon and she hasn't gone nearly enough since having it. I think she might have gone enough to "pay it off", but again, not nearly enough. I'm excited to see Carsland! I want to go on Radiator Springs Racers but I heard you have to get there at opening to even get fastpasses! And this summer both parks open at 8AM! Yeah...I kind of wanted to go so she could ride it, but they'll be there for awhile. I think I can wait a little bit. I hope my foot doesn't get too bothered tomorrow.
Oh my god I want to do summery stuff!! I want to go to Disneyland A LOT with my friends. Big groups and nothing but laughing at stupid stuff. I want to go to the beach on a hot day and have barbeques and go to parties! I'm currently obsessed with a song by Owl City, ft Carley Rae Jepson called Good Time. It just sounds so fun and happy and I like to think that's what my summer can be like- good times no matter what. I've also been looking at tattoos the past couple days, thinking of my next one. I kind of know what I'd like but I don't know where I'd place it. I'd also have to either hide it or just put it out there and make my dad accept it. hehehe...bad, I know. =P
Okay, that should do it. Until next time...bye! ♥
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