Warm Weather & Stuffy Noses

The weather has been soooooo beautiful lately! I absolutely love it. Hot and sunny days make me feel so good inside. I think I've read somewhere that the sun actually causes the release of endorphins which in turn causes a natural sense of happiness. That's probably why. No wonder. It really blows though because out of nowhere I got some crazy crazy cold. I've had a stuffy nose, been sneezing, coughing, had a sore throat...the whole nine-yards! I at first assumed it was a bad case of the allergies (which I think attributed to the sneezing/itchy throat part) but now I realize it's also a cold. Noooooooooo.  My co-workers have been sick lately too and I that's probably not helping at all.

School-wise, this has to be my most stressful month. I got so much going on and I'm procrastinating as we speak to start on all the papers I have due. I actually have three due next week and my brain is just about to blow up! Outside of school at the workplace I've had a lot on my mind too. I've pretty much been throwing on my thinking cap on how to get where I want to be. I love change and I sure do love a challenge and I might just have an opportunity to experience both. I'm thrilled to even be considered a candidate for a position that I really hope to get. We'll see how that goes!

Yesterday my freakin puppy Ziggy ate a hackeysack. I came downstairs and saw beads spilled all over the livingroom floor. I later realized it was a hackeysack and found half of the wrapping hidden in my room. Turns out he ate the other half! I took him to the vet hospital and DAMN those bills are expensive. For two x-rays and for him to forced to vomit, it came out to about $420. Good thing I have pet insurance. I seriously recommend it for anyone who knows they have a little rascal on their hands or else you're gonna be one broke ass person. Like me right now until that claim goes through!

To anyone who lives in Milpitas or San Jose: Keep watch for the po-po's! Earlier this evening my boyfriend got pulled over while I was in the car. I know for a FACT he wasn't speeding and I assumed he was getting pulled over for one of his front headlights being out. So the cop comes to my window and is flashing a flashlight all over my face (which I SUPER don't appreciate!) and directs me to open the window. He asks both of us more than once if we've ever been arrested, had a DUI, or a warrant out for us. He also asked ME for my ID even though I wasn't even driving. We were very courteous and compliant of course but inside I was fuming because I knew he was looking for trouble. He told my bf the reason he pulled him over was because his front headlight was out and he was driving "abnormally fast" on Cropley. He NEVER stated that he was speeding, because he wasn't of course! Right when we saw the cop I looked at my bf's speed and it was AT speed limit. I never allow him to speed when I'm in the car (especially with the dog). In the end the cop let us go telling him to fix his light and "try to drive a little slower." I think they're lookin for trouble so they can give away tickets. Bastards..

Oh yeah, I'm going to the Alicia Keys concert next month! YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! I'm super excited!!!!! Pictures of that comin up next post!

Currently Listening You Don't Know My Name By Alicia Keys see related

Yet I still manage to write. I should be going to the gym right now.

This past month-and-a-half has been so eye-opening.

Let's start from me trying to live a leisurely life. I accomplished a few things, in fact. I went to a lake for a day, and even though I was with others, I used the time to sit back on a bench and just chill, contemplate, be in my own realm. It's really calming and soothing to be away from the city and closer to nature..it just helps to release a lot of anxiety. It made me wonder why I don't do these types of things more often. It really felt good to be away for a moment. Everything felt like a breath of fresh air. If any of you ever wanna do somethin like that, hit me up!
For class, I had to teach someone else my leisure while they taught me theirs. She taught me how to play water polo and I taught her how to do her own make-up. I must admit, the water polo thing, it made me really want to get in shape. Seeing how unfit I was and looking at a swimmer's body can give you a reality check! I've been hittin the gym like crazy. I'm a total health nut and gym rat now. I'm really serious about looking good for Hawaii this February, so I've been trying to work out 6 days a week and follow a strict diet. Anyways, here's a pic of the gal I hooked up.

Au-naturel. She looks gorgeous! A lot of you out there are confused as to what I do. I mean, yeah I'm a make-up artist but my job is not to cake people up. My job is to enhance each individual's own beauty and make them look as natural as possible by using make-up only where it's needed. Don't get it twisted!

I've been partying a lot this past month. It's been fun. Andy's party, Marissa's party, Racheal's party, Hoai's party, Jenny's party, and a couple random ones in between. I met a handful of people; some good, some bad, some amazing ones too. =) And what are the consequences of partying you ask?

Oh yes. I look so cute! Just playin guys. I need help learning to pace myself =(.

Speaking of people, I got rid of someone that's been littering my life. Why do I want to be around negativity? I'm at a point in my life where only the positive people around me matter. So I threw up the deuce and said, "Peace out!" to JohnDoe. And now everything feels so much better.

For the Cosmetics Trend Show, I held the highest increase at my counter and went the most over my goal. I received a thermos made especially by my executive haha. I feel so special. I don't care if I'm competing for money, a prize, whatever. All I know is that in everything I do, I have to be the best. I have to be the winner. I have to try my hardest and even if I don't win, at least I know I gave it my all. I guess you can say that's how I am in all aspects of my life. With friends, relationships, school (most of the time), and other things. I don't know if you'd find that a quality or not, but whatever it is, it drives me crazyyyyy.

Speaking of school, I missed my midterm. My teacher told me that I'd have to repeat the class next semester and there were no make-ups. I was devasted, but with a little coaxing, a LOAD of luck on my side, and my natural charm, I got her to let me take it the next day. And guess what you punks! I got an A on both my midterm and my paper I turned in that day. I know you love it. It's that Gemini charm. ;)

There's a whole lotta stuff that I can talk about, a wholeeeeee lot. My mind is racing at the moment and I can't sit still. It's been like this for the past week or so..hmm.

Smell ya later =)

Currently Listening Aijuswanaseing By Musiq Soulchild Just Friends see related

You're Dead To Me

So I'm surfin' the web, and I come across this talented, gorgeous gal. She can sing. She can write. She can play. She's an Asian mix, but guess what? It's not Michelle Branch (supposedly my look-alike?)!

I LOVE HERR. Her happens to be Marie Digby. I came across Marie on Youtube and I'm completely hooked. If you haven't yet done so, go Youtube her! She sings all those cute love songs. I don't even know what kind of music to categorize her in..someone help me out here, but I like it. What a cutie! Digby makes us halfers look good!  If she comes out with a CD, I'm totally buying it. Check her out!

Didn't I say that this next entry would be revealing? No, you perves, no half-naked pictures..yet!  Alright so I'm taking baby steps. I decided to snap a couple pictures of my room, which is a mini livingroom in its own. YOU ARE VERY FORTUNATE! You are about to witness just how this Queen lives and where she rests her bones each night. Not many people see my room, let alone come into my house. Feel free to zoom in and be nosy you fucks.

This is walkin' through my door. Don't ask me why my carpet is green. These crazy filipinos who owned the house before us changed the carpet color! You crazies!

Ooo yay! Look at all my damn electronics. Wires everywhere! I actually have two power surges in my room..I definitely add a pretty penny to the electricity bill. Gotta have my Tivo, Slingbox, and all that other crap. Oh, and let's not forget the fact that I have two PCs in my room. I live a life of excess.

Why do I like the best things out there? Who knows. I think I have that one complex where I feel that I'm not complete until I have everything I want. Or that I just buy crap to make up for the lack of satisfaction I feel in life. Something like that. What's worse is that these things have to be THE BEST of things. I can't just get any purse, it has to be a designer one. And even when I get what I want, I somehow conjure up another list of unneccessary items that I must acquire. I need help.  See, I think this is why I need to live a more productive life. Me + productivity = less shopping. I think the same goes for everything in life...love, relationships, etc. I only settle for the best and nothing less.

Speaking of which, I'm not going to pump any more money into my car. I decided I'm going to save cash (for a good stretch) until I can muster up enough to buy a sweeeeeet ride. Sweet ride for a sweet girl right? DUH. Thought you knew. I don't know what it's going to be yet, but just know you'll be jockin'. By the time I get the money, cooler cars will be out. And I'll be the only one you know my age who owns one! I'm so cute.

Random, but do you ever feel like you just need a hug? Yeah, this is one of those times for me. Totally need one. And I'm out to get one, because I get what I want! Don't you ever forget that.


Rest in Peace Patrice. <3

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Completely Unfaithful

This is ridiculous. I always find myself returning to my Xanga after months of desertion. But my readers always forgive my inconsistancy (you all are just too kind, too kind!).  I really should make a habit out of using this piece more often..Nowadays I find that I don't have as much time for myself as I used to.

Speaking of which, I don't even know where to start. No updates. Nope, nothin' interesting here. I live the same mundane life everyday. Surprising? Neh, I think not. I've been living this way for a few years now. It sucks and it makes me completely boring. Whatever happened to having time for doing whatever the hell I pleased? My schedule usually consists of school, work, and then home because I'm so exhausted from what the day brings to me. I do enjoy what I do, because you all know how I just love making people look beautiful and feel great about themselves, but where's my own self-empowerment? Gone. Dead. Non-existent. I have NO time for leisure. This is troubling. Oh, how I miss financial freedom..

I'm going to start making some changes in my life. I want to feel more satisfied. I want to strike out to experience something new, not just change channels. I want to know that I live a fulfilling life full of interest and self-growth, and this usually starts with making time for it. I'm sure I can get maybe two days off a month for a day of adventure. It's a slow start, but hey, it's a start. What things do I want to do you ask?

In short, I want to dirt bike dance parasail bull ride race play board games windsurf skydive river raft ski rock climb scuba dive hang glide surf sing snowboard paint whale watch read sculpt tutor attend operas go to museums visit art galleries travel learn a new language plant a seed feel the sand between my toes hike to the top of a mountain love the breeze that cools my face smell the salt water fine dine go ballooning be amazing..

I also want to read and write more. I know what you're thinking. I've learned this before. I am not going to make any promises of updating this bitch! When I can make time, I will. Just know that I'm making an honest, conscious effort.

I promise the next entry will be far more interesting and revealing. I promise! Stay tuned..