Day 34: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups turn 81 this year!

Yum, yum, yum. I've always enjoyed eating Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. I think I take it after my papa because it's his favorite chocolate candy. Remember when everyone use to try and eat the middle part without breaking the cup? I remember pushing the middle part out to create a hole in the middle. Haha, that was "the thing." My favorite part of the cup is the outter rigidly part. MMM! Maybe that's anothing thing about me, I like outter parts of SOME food. But Reese's Peanut Butter Cups...man...can never go wrong.

Why do some people pronouce Reese's "Reesee's" ? Never understood that. One year for Lent, I gave up Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and my friends would correct me saying, "Reesee's" not Reese's. After that incident, I kind of tested it, saying Reesee's instead of Reese's. But then whenever I said it, it just felt wrong so I switched again. REESE. not REESEE'S, thanks.

Dontcha think there should be four peanut butter cups in a regular package? I know the four is a king size package, but it would be so much better is four was a regular size package and eight would be king size. Hahaha, can you imagine that? Eight cups in a row..what the heck.

Not quite sure why my past few blogs were about food. Maybe because I've been eating all of them this week and it's just so good that I have to share. :) YUM!

Watch the news, tie your shoes, and drink some booze!
Just joshing! ;P::.

Day 34: Shrawberry Ice Cream

Today, I was telling Jbendo that I was going to get ice cream and he "predicted" that I was getting shrawberry. How did he know?! According to him, shrawberry might actually be my favorite ice cream flavor. It never occured to me that it might be my favorite flavor, I just tend to get shrawberry flavored ice cream/yogurt because it's super yummy, especially when they contain large pieces of frozen shrawberry..mmm!!!

I'm not quite sure if shrawberry is my favorite. I also like chocolate too, but maybe I do get shrawberry often. I recall asking Llama to bring back shrawberry yogurt at YogurtWorks and at Fentons I did pick shrawberry ice cream out of so many selections. I also love buying the mini 4 oz shrawberry Haagen-Dazs at the store. Actually, that's what I got today :D.

Maybe shrawberry is my favorite. MAYBE. I'm still thinking about it.
All I know now is that I love ice cream as much as I love bread and butta.

Warm weather? Perfect time for ice cream! Filling up your gas tank? Get an ice cream bar! Grocery shopping? Buy ice cream! *Ding ding ding ding ding ding* ice cream truck? ICE CREAM! See a little kid with an ice cream cone? Stalk the kid, scare him/her, take the ice cream, and run for your life, but don't forget to enjoy the ice cream!

Day 33: Bread and Butta.

Each American consumes, on average, 53 pounds of bread per year.

I absolutely LOVE bread, especially with butta! I love it when restaurants offer bread and butta while waiting for your meal. MMMM! Bonus points if the waiter/waitress refills the bread. Today, my fam and I ate at Frankie, Johnnie, and Luigi Too and holy moly...their bread was divine! Soft, warm, and oh so fluffy! Yu yu yu yummmy! I always overload on the butta too. I know it's bad, but it's just a must for me. I also love the bread from the Cheesecake Factory, especially the pumpernickel (I think?) one. SO SO SO SO GOOD GOOD!

If bread was a guy, I'd marry him instantly. Instead of receiving a ring, I'd get butta. ;)

I LOVE BREAD AND BUTTA, YES I DO.
I LOVE BREAD AND BUTTA, HOW ABOUT YOU?!

Good luck with work/school/whatever tomorrow. Have a Happy Monday! Sit outside, eat an apple, and soak up the sun. If you don't want to eat an apple, try green grapes! Lock your doors once you get in your car. Wash your hands before you eat! Remember that you all are splenditacular people, spread some smiles why dontcha!

Day 32: Recap of Spring Break.

The Heartthrobs performing at Reno April 18, 2009.
(I'm not going, just promoting these cute Filipino Superstars.)

My last spring break was a fabulous one. I actually had a REAL spring break! It was hard for me to blog because I had so much to say, but it was difficult blogging through my phone. Oh well. I didn't take many pictures, so quick summary to help me remember:
- Ouchy toe
- Snowboarding was beautiful and painful.
- Eldorado was nice to us, especially for offering those $5 steak & eggs.
- Buffets = oh so yummy and full of desserts!
- Late night 21st bday
- No meat until midnight :/
- Ladies Drink Free
- New "senior" friend.
- Casino:
* FREE draaanks
* Confusing penny slots
* Blackjack = Nancy, Kenny, and Lucky Ladies
* Craps = Jas, Pancho, Ballers, Nintendo guy
* Smelly smoke smoke smoke smoke. Grossy jossy.
- Fentons = HEAVEN.
- SUPER FUN TIME HANGING WITH IJK! (IvanJuliusKyle)

Another one of those worst feelings ever: Coming back to reality. Two thumbs down. But hey! Just have to be thankful that I had a week off right? RIGHT! Two thumbs up for that.

Don't forget to charge your phone! Take a break and grab some ice cream. Give thanks, be happy, and SMILE. :)

Day 31: Blackjack

When you have a 10 or an 11, double down if the dealer has below a 6.

Last night/tonight I totally played blackjack. I actually just came back from playing and lost $40. Haha! BUT...it was fun! I had a good time. :)

I learned a lot about blackjack and I actually can't wait to tell my aunt bc she's the blackjackin' QUEEN.

It's almost midnight, you know what that means...MEAT! We're counting down bc not eating meat in Reno is heartbreaking.

Have a goodnight everyone. Play blackjack on your computer. Be nice. Eat some chips and red vines too.

Day 30: Tahoe/Reno

I can't put a random fact right now.
Woke up super early to head to Mt. Rose and might I say it was caaool. So beautiful. I have bruises on my bum, hit my head on the snow, and my big toe is being mean to me! Other than that, it was fabulous, tiring, and super fun.

Reno now. What whaaat! The end. Hopefully, I'll be able to snowboard tomorrow. Pray for my big toe.

Thanks Mel for letting me borrow your stuff! Spring breakin now! Whoohoo!

You all are so awesome and if I could, I'd give you all a big hug. Yessir.

Snowboard a little. Reno a little. Buffet a little. Sip a little. Umm but don't swim in the green pool, not even just a little.

Day 29: Dentist.

This blog is going to be a quick one. 

Today I had a dentist appointment and it went great! I was a little overdue for my cleaning, but it was ok. I noticed that the dentist's office hecka upgraded. Its a cute small office, but man...in the waiting room I was watching CNN and they had fabulous magazines. They took me in, cleaned, flossed, then as I waited for my dentist...BAM, a flat screen tv in front of me turned on. "Here you go, we have cable too." CAOOL! But then I was too interested in their computer, which had the x-ray picture of my teeth. It was caaaaoolerr. 

All went well with my dentist. She was awesome as usual. I like how she knows/remembers a part of my life..like college, major, jbendo, etc. Awesome. She also took her hands out of my mouth so that I can answer her questions. 55 points for her! 

The end. 

I'm going snowboarding tomorrow!!!! Wish us a safe drive to Tahoe/Reno. For the next couple of days, I'll be blogging from my phone so the font/layout or whatever might look different. 

By the way, I had a crazy butt dream last night and I took notes right after I woke up, but I left it at home. I will share in a couple days. 

Until tomorrow..stay safe!! Be nice and high five a person and a half. Rest your eyes, chill out, and just lay in bed for a couple minutes. Give Lady Gaga a chance-you might not like her at first, but cmon she can sing and her songs are catchy..listen! 

Day 28: Happy Birthday, Papa!

Since today is my papa's birthday, I decided to make a blog about him. Check out the picture, he's wearing the converses! He was surprised and when he saw them he said, "ALRIGHT!" Then I asked him to guess what color and he said, "blue." SHUCKS! He wanted the navy blue ones, but he said that black was good too.

Next story: My dad was watching the discovery channel and two antelopes were hard core fighting.
ME: You know why they're fighting?
PAPA: Yeah...
ME: They're fighting over a girl!
PAPA: Yeah..YOU!
* brover and papa laugh
Did he just imply that I was an antelope? Was I just moded by my own father? What the heck! Ha!

Day 27: SPRING BREAKIN' my toe.

The aftermath of a 20 page Community Health Assessment. Mel saw part of it in person, but this is the real deal right here. Last night I attempted an all nighter. I was awake when my brover and Shar woke up. Shar was surprised to see me up still. Around 630ish I thought..you know what...I have time to finish, what the heck, I go sleep. 3 hours later, I'm awake and pumped up to finish this darn paper.

Just turned it in a couple minutes ago and now my spring break has officially begun! I'm excited! I'm actually going to have a real spring break. Going to Tahoe/Reno in a couple days! Should be fun.

Went to the mall today to buy my papa's gift. Black converses! Hahaha. He has two grey ones already, but I remember during Christmas he said the black looked nice. Hopefully he likes them still. Baked brownies too! (Don't worry Mel, you're on my calendar hehe).

My toe started to hurt again. It got worse today while walking in the mall. My big toe is so swollen, red, and the pain was throbbing. It was almost unbearable. I took Tylenol and oh my golly cheese, it totally worked. No pain right now, but still swollen.

I'm ready to sleep! I can't believe I only had 3 hours of sleep with NO nap. I wonder if I'll have weird dreams tonight. Hmm. Well then guys, it's going to reach 70 tomorrow, but I think a little windy too. Sleep well. Take care of your toes!

Day 26: A Surprise!

I was in the thower and when I came out, I saw a note on the counter. It was from Llama! She stopped by and dropped off cookies from Specialty Bakery! MMM! Chocolate Chip and Macademia Nut cookies. I ate part of the cookies before taking the picture. Couldn't wait, sorry. Let me tell you, I've been stuck with writing this paper and this really made my day. Plus! I haven't had cookies in awhile! Fabulous timing! Thanks so much! :)
Now, I would like to talk about Specialty Bakery. So it's a pretty cute place...very spacious in the inside, clean, and friendly environment. I only had the cookies there, but the sandwiches sound yummy. Check this out...if you go to their website, they have a Cookie Radar, where you can track down the freshly baked cookies in the Specialty Bakery near you. It'll say something like cookies out of the oven 6 minutes ago. So you can totally time yourself and catch the fresh, warm, cookies right out of the oven! MMMM!

I know this blog is late, and it's all my fault because I've been concentrating on my paper. Three stikes, I know. But we ain't playin' baseball here! Neh Neh Neh. ;P:: I don't think I'll sleep tonight. Too much to do. I'm running out of ideas! Must fill in 2 pages worth of anything..ay yi yi! Good thing no school tomorrow, but bad thing I'm stuck at home. Gr. No fear.

Have a good week everyone. Hope your Mondays go by fast. Try Specialty Bakery! Don't pick your nose at a red light, the camera can see you. Make faces instead.

Day 25: Street Fighter IV

Ken and Ryu are the shiiii................

My left thumb is absolutely red. It's numb and I can't feel a thing. I'm even typing weird. I went to the bathroom and had trouble buttoning my pants. I can't even pull the cap off my chapstick.

"Oh the joy" of Street Fighter. ;P::

My dad's birthday is coming up. Have a couple ideas. We'll see!

I must agree with Llama..rain after a splendid week of sunshine? Weird or what?

Shar, my lola, and I got a haircut. We were there for two hours! Busy on Saturdays, but we got our hair did. Psh.

Prepare for coldness tomorrow also, then sunshine starting Monday! Yay! Sleep well. Play Street Fighter. Eat a midnight snack (try oranges!) and brush your teeth again.

*Hadouken*

K.O!

Day 24: I Like Your Outfit.

Ops, I messed up again. Sorry.

I'm on spring break, yet, I'm still working on this stupid CHA. But then I decided, what the heck, I'm just going to take the night off and downtownit with Mel and others. It was better than I expected. To sum up tonight:

- Cha cha cheeeapppp drinks
- Saw old friends
- Ran into friend's older brother + friends (weird, but funny!)
- Girls are skanks.
- Asian guys are creepy.

I'm glad Mel came along, I don't think I'd survive the night without her. :)

Why do I have allergies right now?! Ay yi yi.

You all rock. Sleep well everyone! Hi, LLAMA!!!!!

Day 23: Dreams.

I'm technically on Spring break, but I'm not really on break until Monday. Stupid CHA.

I have numerous dreams every night and all of them are extremely vivid, weird, and strange. I am actually in my dreams...I don't see my body or anything, so I see and feel through my own eyes. I'm going to talk about some right now, so be prepared to enter the mind of KMD.

I sometimes have reoccurring dreams concerning a tidal wave that is about to crash my house. My family members (cousins, uncles, aunts included) are all in my house and I distinctly remember myself looking out the kitchen window and seeing the tidal wave building up and approaching the house. However, I don't think I have ever reached the point where the tidal wave crashed my house. Sometimes smaller waves would come and reach the length of the windows, but that was as far it would get. I would say, I had this dream about 4 times.

I also dream about animals..especially snakes. I also had one or two dreams about rats all around the floor too.

For years now, I have been dreaming about driving on weird funky freeways. In one dream, I decided to drive home from LA and did not have any written directions, but knew it by heart. However, I did not know if I was entering the right freeway. There would be multiple freeways intertwind and one was actually so thin that one little curve to the side then you would be gone. It was scary. I don't like having the freeway dreams, maybe because I have a fear of getting lost.

Last night I clearly remember two dreams:
1. I was walking home from Bap Rico's house and there were a couple of people walking the down the street also. Two ladies were in front of me and two guys were in back of me; I had no idea who they were. I had a feeling that I was in danger so I power walked in front of the two ladies. All of a sudden, one of the guys grabbed a lady and took her to a house in the corner. The other lady was screaming urging the men to let her go. I was debating to run for it, hoping that they will not catch up to me. Family, including my cousins from the PI were at my house and I told them what happened. We locked all the doors, but somehow the two guys appeared and made their way inside. So casually, they greeted everyone and told my cousins to go with them. They willingly followed them and I was like WTH!
2. Auntie Anele, Jamie, and an infant (I don't think it was James) were at my house and I was playing with the baby. In my dream, I thought to myself, be very careful, don't suffocate the baby. I was being so gentle as I carried the baby, but when I picked the baby up from my lap, I grabbed his or her neck with my two hands!!! That's how I held the baby! BY THE NECK!!! The baby couldn't breathe and was turning pale. I ran to Auntie Anele and she was calm and said it's ok, let's see if your mom can do something. My mom told me to call 911 and then she performed CPR. It was so weird because they both were so calm and there I was panicking. I called 911 and told the operator that a baby was suffocating and she was so shocked. She asked me how that happened and I hesitated to answer. Right then, the baby was concious and was back to normal.

Pretty effin' weird right? Golly, so nerve wracking! The sucky thing is that I dream everyday, I have more than three dreams a night, and they can get so weird and intense. Maybe I should see a dream therapist yeah?

I'm not going to sleep tonight. I have a paper to write due Monday and since I don't have school tomorrow, why not stay up and work on it yeah? (This is the health assessment paper that I must kick butt in). Have good dreams everyone, sleep well. It's FRIDAY! :)

Day 22: Hair Products.

111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321

Take me to Target or Rite Aid and place me in the hair/beauty aisle and I'll be there for hours. Oh man...if I need something, I spend a lot of time testing out particular scents, especially when it comes to shampoo/conditioner. *Side Story: One time Shar and I were at Target trying to figure out which conditioner to get by popping the top and slightly squeezing it to smell it. So this one time I actually squeezed the bottle too hard I guess and BAM! The conditioner squirted on my nose. =/ How embERRRassing.

Yep! I also like to test different products out. I have a number of hair products, ranging from Nexus Sleek Memory Straightening Smoothing Spray, to Sunsilk Therma Shine, to Fructis Style Smoothing Milk Instant Smoothing and Frizz Control, and to Panene Pro-V Texturize! Moussing Foam Wax. Man, I should be one of those girls who review products on youchoob. AHAHAHA! No.

I think I have spent a lot of money buying hair products. It's nuts. BUT! I haven't bought a hair product in awhile. No lie. Maybe because I'm a college student. I have no job. I have no money. Therefore, I am broke. :)

By the way, RIP Natasha Richardson. She played the British mummy in the Parent Trap and played the pyscho blonde lady in Maid in Manhattan. Aw so sad. :(

Happyslip IS married! She referred to Natasha Richardson on her tweet saying that Natasha Richardson and Lian Neeson got married the same year her and HER HUSBAND got married. So Happyslip IS MARRIED!
(I knew she was married because she wore a ring, but then again she never talked about him, so I didn't know. She also has a son too. But she doesn't talk about him in her vids either. I just got kinda whoa-d because she kinda confirmed she has a husband. That's all.) But don't you wonder why she doesn't mention them? She plays/talks about the rest of her family..but nothing about her husband and son. Hmmm just wondering.

AHH I think ^ that deserves a jbendo's "Quick Note" dontcha think?

Hope everyone had a lovely Wednesday. Get off Facebook, AIM, Myspace, or whatever you all have and study! Don't waste trees. Watch the news. Eat bananas and dance!!!

Day 21: St. Patrick's Day Was Staring Orange.

St. Patrick's Day Toast: "May the roof above us never fall in, and may we friends beneath it never fall out."

Story:

I didn't wear green today. I don't think I wore green last year either. Why you ask? I'm not quite sure. Anyways, I just decided to wear an orange long sleeve since it was not cold, not hot, just alright weather. In my Rec class, the class ended up talking about St. Patrick's Day. A couple of students were wearing green, but others were just wearing whatever (including me). The teacher was also wearing orange too. One of the students stated that those who wore green on St. Patrick's Day are Catholics while those who wore orange are Protestants. OH MY GOLLY CHEESE. The teacher and I were the only ones wearing orange and I said out loud, "Wow..dude, I just wore whatever today. I had no idea."

Then the conversation turned to religion. One lady in my class announced that she would never wear orange on St. Patrick's Day and started explaining herself. SHE WAS SITTING RIGHT NEXT TO ME. HAHAHA, AWKWARD OR WHAT! I think I'll wear green next year. Hahahaha!

Another story:

In my Human Sexuality Class, the professor is kinda weirdishly funny. She's in her mid or late 60's I think and she has a unique sense of humor..she's sort of a hippy too. Well when she lectures, it's kind of boring and students tend to dose off and what not. She usually doesn't say anything and continues with her lecture..making jokes and stuff. As she was going on with the lecture today, she suddenly stopped at my side of the room and stared at either my row or the row next to mine. Dude, it was super creepy because she never did that before. I looked back to see if anyone was doing anything and I had no idea who she was looking at. She was looking my direction, but I was just taking notes like always. Everyone around me was like what the heck, what is she doing? And she stared for a good 9 seconds...and 9 seconds is a lot if someone isn't saying anything or moving. It was creeeeepy. Then, she went on with the lecture with her normal self too. Wacked dude.

After class some of us were talking about it and we had no idea who she was looking at. A girl behind me thought it was her because she had her cell phone on her lap, but wasn't even touching it. Man, it was weird. WA WA WEIRD.

Hope ya'll didn't get pinched! Enjoy the fantastic weather..tomorrow will be a degree warmer! Report A Drunk Driver- Call 9-1-1.

Day 20: I Fell.

It takes 7-21 days to make a jellybean. (OH MAN! A Jellybean!)

Highlight of my Monday:

Shar randomly did my hair and I checked what she did in my closet mirror. It was not very nice so I took the clip off but she kept laughing and forcing me to keep it on. I try to get away from her, but all of a sudden, my legs got tangled up as Shar was trying to get the clip. I tried to grab the chair to catch my fall, but it moved. I ended up hecka falling on my entire ride side in between the two beds. Shar was in shock and runs on top of me. We start hecka laughing, but mine was a hurtful laugh.

I really couldn't believe that I actually fell. I kept yelling, "dude, I fell! I fell!" I can't remember the last time I fell on the ground..it certainly has been awhile. I tooootaallllyy fell. I didn't trip....I didn't almost fall...I didn't save myself with my hands. I FELL. I'm prolly going to have another bruise on my hip now.

Do you remember the last time you fell on the ground? Been awhile?

I went to SaveMart at 1032PM to buy corn beef and cabbage.

Wear green tomorrow? Watch Little People, Big World. Peace in the Middle East.

Day 19: Deodorant.

Despite rumors over the internet, anitperspirants/deodorants do not cause breast cancer.

I never heard of that rumor, but according to cancer.gov, there has been articles on the internet about deodorants causing breast cancer. But no fear, it's FALSE. :)

I have trouble finding the right type of deodorant..well, more like the scent. I've tried a lot of the Secret scents and also tried Dove, then switched back to Secret, but eh I didn't like it anymore. Shar and I were at the store and I called Mel today for some suggestions. Hahaha, random call asking what kind of deodorant she uses, but actually it wasn't really weird. I actually asked her what kind of flavor she uses, kinda funny..scent I meant. She totally recommended the one she's been using and so I bought it! Yay, I'm excited to try it tomorrow morning. Hahaha.

I ain't the only one having trouble finding the right deodorant..cha cha cha cheeeeese.

Is it just me or are guy deodorants better smelling than girls? (didn't mean to ask it like that,"is it just me or" thing, it just happened.) I like how guy deodorants smells..like Old Spice...MMMMM! Why can't there be a girl version of that? Maybe New Spice? Or why can't there be a UNIVERSAL deodorant? Can girls just wear guy deodorants? But that would be kind of weird, smelling like a guy and all huh? Shucks.

Wish me luck on this deodorant! :)

Have a splended upcoming week. Dress warm because the sun is playing with us again. Check your break lights, get gas, check your tires, and change your oil. If you go to an asian market, get a snack called "Pocky." It's yummy!

Day 18: Is it me?

It's ME. :)

Is it me or is this weekend going by fast?
Is it me or is mother nature super confused?
Is it me or is it really cold?
Is it me or do I have hecka crap to do this week?
Is it me or is Facebook being dumb?
Is it me or is Twitter just superly awesome?
Is it me or did I use the word "super" already?
Is it me or is my right big toenail actually growing? (AHAHA!)
Is it me or is Kelly Clarkson the most awesomest chick ever?
Is it me or am I running out of time?
Is it me or is this bruise on my hip not going away?
Is it me or is it my weird obsession with eating oranges at midnight?
Is it me or is this blog just not making any sense at all?

What's on my mind you ask? Oh nothing... :)

Day 17: Stop Light, A Must.

There should be a stop light on Monroe--either near the tennis courts or across the student parking lot.

Mel and I met at the middle of our streets and walked to Wilcox to watch Shar's Fantastics. It was just like walking to high school all over again, except we took a different route. It was always scary crossing the street to get to school because it was often busy and many cars would pass by without even checking if there were people crossing.

I know of two accidents in my high school years, in which students were struck by a car when crossing that particular street. It's nuts and even more scarier if you are crossing it alone.

When Shar's Fantastics was over, her and her friends came over the house and were planning to go to the dance afterwards. We heard an ambulance close by and my brother called it..saying someone got hit and dude...someone did actually get hit. My brother and I drove Shar and her friends to the dance and on the way we saw the accident..right across the street. So so sad, so so sad.

I still can't believe that after how many accidents, the city still did not put at least one stop light near Wilcox. Wouldn't you think students often walk home from school; therefore, it would be safe to have a stop light near campus? Ay yi yi. I told my dad about it and he said it would cause traffic, but isn't it better to save lives than to save traffic?
C'mon SC, do your job.

Until next time, DRIVE CAREFULLY- turn on your headlights and watch your speed. Thanks.

Day 16: 5 People You Always Find on the SJSU BUS.

If you have $5 and Chuck Norris has $5, Chuck Norris has more than you.

MUAHAHA, stttuuppiiidd right? Ok, ok, that'll be the last Chuck Norris fact.....maybe.

Every morning I park at the Park&Ride lot and take a SJSU shuttle/bus to campus. Taking the shuttle for two years now, I have noticed that there are certain people that you find in the bus. What gave me this idea was the "11 guys you always find playing basketball" video on youtube. So I'm going to name this one..

"5 PEOPLE YOU ALWAYS FIND ON THE SJSU BUS"

1. The One That Smells.
This person just smells. It can be sweat, it can be the clothes, it can be body odor, or it can be breathe. It sucks sitting next to him/her and you can't help but to breathe through your mouth, turning the opposite direction.
2. The One That Keeps Glancing At You Or Your Toes.
Sitting across from people can be totally awkward, especially if you are leaning against the window, forcing yourself to face other students. There's always someone that keeps looking at your face or your toes if you're wearing flip flops. It's creepy, weird, and uncomfortable.
3. The One You Always See Every M/W or T/TH
Taking the bus everyday, you just notice who is in the bus with you. It's funny seeing the same person every M/W or T/TH and figure that you guys have the same schedule. However, it sucks if you don't see that person because that means you are running late! (Side note: Mel, remember our "Timers" when going to Cabrillo?!)
4. The One That Can't Reach The Holding Bar.
Aww, nothing sucks more than standing up in a full bus--double sucks if you are too short to reach the bar. This sort of applies to me. I can reach it, but my arm is fully stretched out and it hurts. Ha! But there are oh so kind dudes that offer their seat because you're too short. Give thanks.
5. The One That Talks On Their Cell Phone...LOUDLY.
Oh dear golly, you're in a bus, no one is talking, just music playing..and BAM, you hear a person (most likely a girl) chatting up on the cell phone. You can't help but turn your head and see who is talking and you find yourself listening to their conversation. But hey, if you don't want people to hear, then talk quietly or wait until you get off the bus. Kapeesh? Kapeesh.

That was fun! Hope you enjoyed! Got a glimpse of my bus experiences haha. Tomorrow is Friday, have a wonderful sunny day everyone! Take allergy medicine and don't forget to drink lots of water. Take a break and grab some yogurt at YOGURT WORKS (print out the coupon, wear green, and receive 10% off!) GO! ;)

Day 15: Grades

Chuck Norris is the reason why Waldo is hiding.

These Chuck Norris facts are killing me dude.

Today, I received my Problem Statement back from my hardest class ever, 159, and let me tell you... I did not expect the grade I received. Holy moly, it was a shocker. Bad shocker. For one, the TA graded my paper...actually she's been grading my assignments and my professor has not even touched them. Second, I think I did not deserve this grade. She didn't provide me with a rubric (like what other students received from the professor) and did not give me much feedback.

I was upset. This is actually my lowest grade I received on a college paper. It has been on my mind for quite awhile, but I took a nap and it made me feel better. I noticed that I didn't handle this well maybe because I'm not use to receiving a grade like that. It might not be a big deal for many of you once you find out the grade I got, but it is a big deal for me. Ugh.

I've been reflecting and I think I need to learn how to deal with criticism. Maybe this was my time to experience it in college and I guess I just have to try harder next time. This assignment was a small portion of a larger assignment due next week, so I must kick ass with that one. I can do it, I know I can. You just watch..I will be the reason why Chuck Norris is hiding.

Almost the weekend guys! It's getting warmer! Eat three oranges, they're good for you. Type single-spaced then double-space it when you're done...you'll be happy. Listen to the Woody show on LIVE105

Day 14: Yanni.

Although Yanni is a well-known pianist/composer, he went to the University of Minnesota and earned a degree in Psychology!

Isn't that awesome? He taught himself how to play the piano too! This blog might be long because many thoughts are popping up, so be prepared...you don't have to read all.

So last Sunday, my brother yelled for everyone to come to the TV and guess what! It was YANNI! Listening to Yanni was part of my childhood-mostly the elementary years. I clearly remember watching him on PBS, specifically when he played live at Acropolis. The fam would be watching and I remember my mom still pregnant with Shar/Shar as a newborn. We would all make fun of Yanni because he had long, thick, brown hair and had a mustache. He would also overact sometimes. We also bought his CD's! Yeah, he was that good. When I use to share rooms with my brover, he would play Yanni at night and I would have dreams that go along with the three songs he would always play.

Hearing those songs last Sunday was definitely a shocker because it brought back so many memories. I can't stop listening to him now. Playing those three songs...awww, it's sighful (word?). Yanni is an amazing pianist. I don't think I really grasped his songs back then because I was younger, but now I can't help but wonder how he composed it, what was he thinking? The title of the songs totally just go along with it. One of my favorites, Nostalgia, is an amazing piece. He described this song as a feeling he often experiences because he hasn't been home (Greece) in such a long time. You can actually feel the emotion and the longing to come back. It gives me the heeby jeebies!

I'm going to link two videos and if you have time, watch the whole thing. If you fast-forward, you're missing the best parts. What I like about his songs are the transitions from slow to fast and from fast to slow. It's kind of like riding a roller coaster. But it's weird..I don't know how to describe it..it's that one transitional note that hits me..like BAM the emotions just release you know? Ay yi yi, I feel like I'm analyzing too much, but hey! I'm a Gemini =)

I'm glad I was exposed to classical music when I was younger. When I have my own kids, I want to introduce them to classical music (Yanni/Yiruma). It'll give them a chance to use their own imagination and connect the song to their own emotions, without paying attention to words/lyrics.

Anyways, I really enjoy Yanni and I would just like to share it with you all (meaning the four of you that read this) haha.

Oh! He totally just cut his hair and shaved his mustache! Weird! AND he's coming to the bay in JUNE!!!!

These two videos are the ones I remember watching. Give the second one a chance. I know it starts slow, but keep listening, it gets better!
They are my favorites. Hope you enjoy!

Day 13: Girls.

Only females bite...female mosquitoes that is.

Girls, girls, girls...yeah they're cute, neat, and have clear penmanship, but don't let that fool you! Behind the loads of makeup, matchy matchy attire, and fancy calligraphy is a CREATURE FROM PLANET OHNOYOUDI'INT.

I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about.

Today, I was assigned to a group of five other girls. Yes you heard it, five...FIVE CREATURES. Cha cha yeah...long story about how I ended up with a group of girls, but dude...I can't even imagine working on a project with all girls from now until May. Aw man. Mr. McFly, please save me now.

Although I am a girl, I am not "thaaat" type of girl...but I am stuck with "those" types of girls. Hahaha. Honestly, I rather work with all guys even though a lot of them won't do crap; at least it'll be drama-free and less annoying. Most guys are just so chill and often times go along with anything.
"Hey Alfonso, what do you think about designing a muliticulutral awareness program for health professionals?"
"Fa sho. Let's add sick ass workshops too."

Yet with girls, it's a different story.
"Hey Mildred, how about building a recreation center in a low socioeconomic community?"
Smiling (but thinking 'Ew.'), "Oh that sounds nice...oh! let's set up weekly town hall meetings and we can give them refreshments, play icebreakers, and talk about the problems that are going on in their neighborhood!"
More smiles (but thinking 'Oh heyll naw'), "Yeah....Orrrrrr we can assign different community tasks to each household so they can all participate in creating a safe environment for the kids!"
Exchange glances AND smiles (but thinking 'beeeeeep')

ENOUGH SAID.
FYI, ^ those stories are made up, but you catch my drift yeah?

Girls, girls, girls...gotta love 'em. =P::

Have a wonderful Monday night everyone. You're super, you're fabulous, you're superly fabulous! Go to SaveMart, they have a lot of goodies on sale!!!

Day 12: Drunken' Birfdays

P-p-p-pokerface p-p-pokerface!

You know what I think is fun...seeing people buzzed/wasted/drunk on their birthdays. LEGALLY of course! But it's even more fun when you haven't seen them drunk before...it's just new, entertaining, and funny.

Oh! Double bonus if the person is a shy/quiet type and once they feel it...BAM! Totally different person. It's just very interesting to me haha. Non-stop laughs that's for sure.

I don't know why I'm writing about this now, but I've just been noticing a trend of drunken' birthdays and they're quite fun. Maybe because last year was the year of THE 21st. Now a new year is beginning and its trendy! I must add though, it's only fun when the birthday person AND the people around them are responsible. That means: no angry drunks, no drunken' drama, and designated driver(s) necessary. People just want to have a good time ya know? Also, being surrounded by the right people is a major thingything...dorky, merry, and just plain 'ol friendly!

Aw, people are great. YOU'RE GREAT. Yes, YOU ARE.

ENJOY the sunny week ahead! SMILE. Good luck to everyone with work, school, midterms, papers, presentations in the upcoming week. Be productive and do your best. I believe in you.

Day 11: Oops.

I messed up.

Maaaan, I got so caught up in watching Dollhouse that I forgot to blog before midnight. Aww maaan, I broke my Lentin thing. Shucks, but what can I do now. I can't turn back time. I can't make up excuses. So I'm just going to keep doing what I'm doing because I can. This is between me and me and me says, "It's ok! Just continue." Now here I am...continuing:

Highlight of my day: Llama gave me a book that I lent her so many years ago..maybe elementary school? It's called, The Island of the Blue Dolphins and when she gave it to me today, oh dear golly...I was in shock. Hahaha, it was such a surprise and it made my heart jump. Inside the book, I even wrote my name and it was all sloppy and written in pencil then pen over it. It was funny! AW, that was great. Maybe I should read it again. I THINK I WILL! =)

Llama: THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!!! =)

Everyone messes up, but it's fine. Sleep well everyone. Don't forget to change your clocks- an hour forward! Ay yi yi, try and have a good sunny day tomorrow. Peace Out!

Day 10: Forever 21

Forever 21= Sweatshops?

In my Woman's Study class a film was shown about the lawsuit against Forever 21, held by garment workers in LA. The garment workers were working under poor conditions and were underpaid/not paid at all. The CEO of Forever 21 was even shown ignoring the protest. The movement went national and eventually took three years for Forever 21 to come up with an agreement with the garment workers center.

Man, it was pretty sad. I was wearing a Forever 21 hoodie when watching that film too =(. How horrible of me. I paid $19.50 for the hoodie and the garment workers probably received about 12 cents for every hoodie they sewed. When the film was over, I honestly felt sick. I told my friends in my next class and they couldn't believe it either. Oh man..and I usually shop there too. Oh dear, oh dear.

We don't really think about where our clothing comes from do we. Hmmmm.....maybe we should.

Downer blog, I know. Tomorrow will be a happy one- PROMISE. Til then, fiddle in your closet. If you're Lenting- remember: don't eat meat. Wash your hands and have a wonderful rest of the night.

Day 9: ABDC

Quest Crew Won the 3rd Season of America's Best Dance Crew.

Dude, let me tell you...I watched the first episode of ABDC and then stopped watching just because I felt it was the same thing as the other seasons. I don't know how and why I ended up watching last week, which happened to be the final 2 episode, and man oh man...I'm sure glad I did. It was intense.

Not being a regular watcher, I didn't know what day it was on this week so everyday I kept asking Shar and now it finally came and it was awesome. I wanted Quest Crew to win, but had a feeling that Beat Freaks was going to win because you know the whole women thing (I prefer women than females, but that's a diff blog topic). Yet, Quest Crew ended up winning! AHHH!

Quest Crew performed with Dynamic Edition and Strikers All-Stars and it gave me the heeby jeebies! I loved how they were all clogging too, twas cute twas cute.

If there's a 4th season of ABDC, hopefully there will be more unique and different crews. I'm not saying the previous seasons didn't have that, but I think it's time to change it up! In addition to hip-hop, bring in the jazz, pop, rock, ballet, and swing! A good example is Fanny Pack of last season. Aw remember them?! They were so much fun!

Anyways, watch the re-runs or watch it online! D-Trix of QC is HILARIOUSLY HILARIOUS. Go youtube him and laugh your cute butt off.

Day 8: Midterm!

The first couple to be shown in bed together in prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flinstone.

I had a major midterm today and I studied my butt off. 159: Health Program Planning, is the hardest class out of all my major classes and everyone dreads it. It's pretty intense. It doesn't help that I'm taking it with the hardest professor, who is the chair person of my department AND specializes in this class. NUTS. No review sheet, no review, no notes...NOTHING.

BUT! Guess what!!! When it came down to it...BAM! No hesitations...no second guessing myself...I went through it, went over it again..and I was out of there. I over-studied. The midterm consisted of 25 multiple choice questions, and 3 pages of fill in the black, drawing diagrams, and short answers. There were a couple tricky tricky questions, but I went with my best instinct. Ehh, oh well.

Over-studying sucks, but I am surely not complaining. It could've been worse right? Better to be prepared than not.
It's an awesome feeling coming out of the classroom, knowing that you were prepared and did your best. Glad that's over with...

I deserved that 3 hour nap. =)

Watch the news. Check the weather throughout the day, it plays tricks on you. Don't forget to turn off your light. VOTE FOR QUEST CREW!

Day 7: Rain.

The first toilet flushed was in the movie Psycho.

Was it insanely rainy today or what. Chyeah. Driving to school was the scariest ever. I was literally going 40 mph and my windshield wipers were going sweeshy swooshy at the max speed. INSANE.

Walking to class was fun; I purposely step on the puddles. =)

One day, I would like to stand in the rain, play in the rain, spin around in the rain, look up and let the rain fall on my face, dance in the rain..just be outside in the rain. (But I don't think I can run 26.2 miles in the rain ;P)
Doesn't that just sound fun? I think it would be. I think it's just one of those things you have to do, just like having a day full of Nothing.

Only a few more days of rain guys, hang in there! Study hard, work hard, and take breaks. Eat an apple, it'll help you stay awake. SJSU is out of scantrons!

Day 6: One of the Worst Feelings Ever.

The sound of E.T walking was made by someone squishing their hands in jelly.

I move every 14 seconds, drink water, cross my leg, check my phone, rub my eyes, yawn, cross my other leg, rest my head on my hand, check the time, clean my eye glasses, clip my hair, cough, check my backpack, check the time, drink water, put my legs up on the chair, fix my jacket, check the time, drink water, hold my pencil, check my phone, look at my paper, drink water, yawn, stretch my legs, line my pen exactly in a line on my paper, check the time, drink water, bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla....

ONE OF THE WORST FEELINGS EVER: You're so so so so sleepy that your eyes go cross-eyed, while trying to stay awake (in class/work/anywhere).

Above- that's what I do when my eyes go cross-eyed. I try and stay awake by moving. This experience occurs about four times a week, especially when a video is showing in class.

What do you do to try and stay awake?

Til tomorrow awesome people! Bring your umbrella! Drive slow and let others pass you. Don't get your phone wet from the rain! Read the Amber Alerts on the freeway and keep your eyes open!

Day 5: Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit

Rabbits have 18 toenails!

In 7th grade, my math teacher told our class to say,"Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit" on the first of every month for good luck. I don't know how long I've been saying that, but I know it's been quite some years now. Stuck with me I guess.

Speaking of rabbits, remember the candy, White Rabbit?! How can you not right! Awww...Apu use to carry them all the time in her tiny bag, along with her little water thing w/ a straw. I remember in church, us grandchildren would always ask her for some and eat it during mass =X. Haha. They also had those edible clear wrappers on it and I would try to peel it off because it felt weird in my mouth. Eeeeee.

Good times, good times. I want some now!

Wishing everyone a Merry March! Bundle up for the rainy week ahead. Buy some White Rabbits. Don't forget to eat breakfast!