This past weekend I went to Virginia with Traver to visit his family and tour Washington D.C! His family was very hospitable, and the guestroom I stayed in was very lovely!
Traver and I went up Thursday night, woke up Friday morning, and went to D.C to tour the city. We took the subway to different places, from the lame Chinatown (it really was that lame as Adrienne told me haha), to the historical buildings and monuments, to Koreatown (both our favorites!)
For lunch, we went to a small Indian restaurant that has a buffet. The food was authentic and spicy! I tried to finish two plates, but it was too much for me! Same with Traver too! We walked outside to a bench and rested for 30 minutes because we were too full to walk x_x. I even felt heartburn from it!
The Korean restaurant we stopped at for dinner was called Honey Pig (weird name, I know) had really good food! It was also pretty decently priced too! MUCH better than Seoul Garden! We weren't even finished with our food and our stomachs hurt from being so full!
Here's some sappy stuff, so if anyone wants to skip reading this, I understand! :P
From my weekend with Traver, I realized something that I never did before: Finding the right person isn't about finding others' definition of perfection; it's about finding the perfect person for you. And when you find that person and get to know that person inside and out, you can see how well you both match.
Traver's like a puzzle piece that's been made just for me; he matches me perfectly. He may not be everyone's ideal perfect guy; his temper can rival that of my dad's, he's late to dates, and he's pissed me off to no end on more than one occasion. But one thing he's been able to do that no one else has been able to do for me was to keep me happy and on my toes! I have honestly never felt joy like this before in my life. He's only himself around me, and he accepts me for myself. More than once, he has asked if his less attractive traits have led me to love him less, and my reply was "I love everything about you, even your faults."
OOH Update on how my grades are!
I suck at physics, and I suck at chemistry, but from my last grade in my chemistry lab, I can write pretty beast lab reports! Heckz yeah, a 91! heehee ^_^
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Shopping
My favorite pasttime is shopping. It's not a healthy pasttime, aside from the mass amount of walking. It does improve my mood in many ways though!
Today I went to my apartment to start packing my things up to get ready to move back into my parents' house. I'll miss having my own place, since I had more freedom, but nothing beats free food!
After packing for about an hour, Traver came to pick me up to go to the mall. It was unbelievably quiet, and there weren't a lot of people. Must have been because it was a Tuesday and everyone was either still at work or in school.
I bought William a Kirby shirt from Hot Topic for his birthday, and bought myself a tote bag from American Eagle Outfitters and some good smelling stuff from Bath and Body Works. I felt bad finding out that Traver was tired sleepy, so I made him sit while I walked around each store. Sadly he had to go back to work at 6. My poor Travy :( I hope he gets a lot of rest tonight!
Shopping really did improve my mood. I was getting irritated because I beat Final Fantasy 9, and I watched all the t.v shows I could, and am practically done with all my summer work for school, so I was at home doing nothing. I'm not used to doing nothing... At college I would always be either hanging out with friends or doing schoolwork. Walking around was definitely a breath of fresh air for me.
I wish William were still here so we can go bargain hunting. He went to TJ Maxx last week while I was still at school, and now he's off on a school trip.
Well, pretty soon, I'll have stuff to do too! I'll be going to D.C with Traver and Adrienne, then to Bin's house to the Outer Banks with Nate and Ashley! I can't wait!
[edit]
Oh man, I realized how long it's been since I've updated this thing! I must update it with some...CUTENESS OVERLOAD! Hahaha nah, it's more of just a photoshoot I did with Traver for Si to help him with expanding his photography skills. It actually turned out okay, except for a few where I looked fat. I'll post a few pics on here:
Si did a pretty awesome job at taking pictures!! This can be his advertisement, heehee ^_^
Today I went to my apartment to start packing my things up to get ready to move back into my parents' house. I'll miss having my own place, since I had more freedom, but nothing beats free food!
After packing for about an hour, Traver came to pick me up to go to the mall. It was unbelievably quiet, and there weren't a lot of people. Must have been because it was a Tuesday and everyone was either still at work or in school.
I bought William a Kirby shirt from Hot Topic for his birthday, and bought myself a tote bag from American Eagle Outfitters and some good smelling stuff from Bath and Body Works. I felt bad finding out that Traver was tired sleepy, so I made him sit while I walked around each store. Sadly he had to go back to work at 6. My poor Travy :( I hope he gets a lot of rest tonight!
Shopping really did improve my mood. I was getting irritated because I beat Final Fantasy 9, and I watched all the t.v shows I could, and am practically done with all my summer work for school, so I was at home doing nothing. I'm not used to doing nothing... At college I would always be either hanging out with friends or doing schoolwork. Walking around was definitely a breath of fresh air for me.
I wish William were still here so we can go bargain hunting. He went to TJ Maxx last week while I was still at school, and now he's off on a school trip.
Well, pretty soon, I'll have stuff to do too! I'll be going to D.C with Traver and Adrienne, then to Bin's house to the Outer Banks with Nate and Ashley! I can't wait!
[edit]
Oh man, I realized how long it's been since I've updated this thing! I must update it with some...CUTENESS OVERLOAD! Hahaha nah, it's more of just a photoshoot I did with Traver for Si to help him with expanding his photography skills. It actually turned out okay, except for a few where I looked fat. I'll post a few pics on here:
Si did a pretty awesome job at taking pictures!! This can be his advertisement, heehee ^_^
Friday, April 1, 2011
From Last Friday til Now... because I procrastinated
Grr I'm so angry with myself... I was planning on using this time before my 9 AM class to type up the notes for my marketing project... but my notebook is NOT in my bookbag!
Oh nevermind I found it... hahaha. Well since it's I'm already typing, might as well finish! I shall edit later!
So Friday night I went out to the KSA mixer with Adrienne because I promised her I would, even though I was a little skeptic about going. We met up with Nate, Bin, Lee, and Si, and that was pretty much who we were with the whole night. Adrienne ordered a rum and coke for me and I paid for both our drinks because I didn't have cash, and she paid for me to get in. I'm not a heavy drinker at all, so that small little drink actually made my face turn pink and stagger around for about an hour until the alcohol wore off. I did NOT embarrass myself though! That I'm proud of!
The night was overall pretty fun, but sooo overwhelming because of this tight circle I was in the whole night. Whenever I wanted to move out of the circle of Nate, Bin, and Lee to rest or get some fresh air, I would immediately get pulled back in.
I went home and slept for a few hours, then woke up to go to Habitat for Humanity to support Casey in ASA. It was actually REALLY FUN! I loved loved loved working for them! Pulling all the nails out of each wooden board reminded me so much of face extraction that I found it very satisfying, haha! (I used to want to be a dermatologist!) Maybe I should go to more! ^_^
On to this past Wednesday: My group and I started our bleaching lab in PSE. Everything was going smoothly until I spilled a bit of the chemicals outside of the bag of pulp that I was pouring into! Ahh, I felt so bad! They had to recalculate all the numbers we already did so that we can pour in whatever I spilled on the floor! I still felt so embarrassed! Later on, Thursday at Morgan's Birthday Dinner, Chris was talking about how much he hates his partner from a previous class because that guy broke the project. I immediately related it to myself and how clumsy I was and how I messed up and let three people down!
Well earlier Thursday, I spent 4 hours searching up on chemistry problems online in order to do well on my quiz, which had only one question. I was determined to get it right because I've been doing SO HORRIBLE in my chemistry class! I don't understand how I can not be good at it when I actually enjoy it! But anyway, I studied my butt off on that ONE SMALL QUESTION and I GOT A 100%! My very first one in that class!!!!!
Afterwards, I got really hungry while waiting on my Physics tutor, so I bought a meal and was eating til he came. I gave him half of my meal because I felt it would not be wise to eat so much before I meet up with Sandra for dinner. After dinner with Sandra, I made my way to Morgan's birthday dinner. THAT'S THREE DINNERS IN ONE NIGHT! I've only ever done this once before in the wintertime during hibernation season! hahaha.
Hm. Well today's Friday. I hope to get at least some work done, and I hope to not let my lab partners down today!
Oh nevermind I found it... hahaha. Well since it's I'm already typing, might as well finish! I shall edit later!
So Friday night I went out to the KSA mixer with Adrienne because I promised her I would, even though I was a little skeptic about going. We met up with Nate, Bin, Lee, and Si, and that was pretty much who we were with the whole night. Adrienne ordered a rum and coke for me and I paid for both our drinks because I didn't have cash, and she paid for me to get in. I'm not a heavy drinker at all, so that small little drink actually made my face turn pink and stagger around for about an hour until the alcohol wore off. I did NOT embarrass myself though! That I'm proud of!
The night was overall pretty fun, but sooo overwhelming because of this tight circle I was in the whole night. Whenever I wanted to move out of the circle of Nate, Bin, and Lee to rest or get some fresh air, I would immediately get pulled back in.
I went home and slept for a few hours, then woke up to go to Habitat for Humanity to support Casey in ASA. It was actually REALLY FUN! I loved loved loved working for them! Pulling all the nails out of each wooden board reminded me so much of face extraction that I found it very satisfying, haha! (I used to want to be a dermatologist!) Maybe I should go to more! ^_^
On to this past Wednesday: My group and I started our bleaching lab in PSE. Everything was going smoothly until I spilled a bit of the chemicals outside of the bag of pulp that I was pouring into! Ahh, I felt so bad! They had to recalculate all the numbers we already did so that we can pour in whatever I spilled on the floor! I still felt so embarrassed! Later on, Thursday at Morgan's Birthday Dinner, Chris was talking about how much he hates his partner from a previous class because that guy broke the project. I immediately related it to myself and how clumsy I was and how I messed up and let three people down!
Well earlier Thursday, I spent 4 hours searching up on chemistry problems online in order to do well on my quiz, which had only one question. I was determined to get it right because I've been doing SO HORRIBLE in my chemistry class! I don't understand how I can not be good at it when I actually enjoy it! But anyway, I studied my butt off on that ONE SMALL QUESTION and I GOT A 100%! My very first one in that class!!!!!
Afterwards, I got really hungry while waiting on my Physics tutor, so I bought a meal and was eating til he came. I gave him half of my meal because I felt it would not be wise to eat so much before I meet up with Sandra for dinner. After dinner with Sandra, I made my way to Morgan's birthday dinner. THAT'S THREE DINNERS IN ONE NIGHT! I've only ever done this once before in the wintertime during hibernation season! hahaha.
Hm. Well today's Friday. I hope to get at least some work done, and I hope to not let my lab partners down today!
Friday, March 25, 2011
It's been awhile...
I haven't blogged in so long!
I've been so busy with work that it's hard to unwind and relax lately. Now is pretty much my only free time until later tonight. Writing has always been really relaxing for me. I'm glad to finally be able to find time to record my thoughts.
Hm... what's new...
I've started going to bible study. My hard work has finally paid off where I actually passed my chemistry test. My health has been getting better as the weather gets warmer. I can tell by my appetite ^_^
This weekend, it's more of extra stuff that's been filling up my time... Like tonight, it's going to dinner with Traver, then seeing Adrienne, then going with them to support THE KSA Tsunami Relief Mixer... now I'm not much of a clubbing person, simply because nowadays I feel like I can't really have fun at these places anymore due to my position as Cultural Chair; I can't really go wild or anything because that's just going to give me and my club a bad name. Not that I used to do that or anything. I just feel more restricted because I need to remind myself to be careful not to embarrass myself or anyone I'm associated with.
Later on in the week, I'm going to Habitat for Humanity for the first time, and then it's time to study for my ultra hard physics test... I haven't done that well in physics at all... it's simply dreadful. Physics is just not my thing. People can say it's just math, but it really doesn't feel that way to me. I'm great at math. I'm not great at physics. Saying those are the same is just like telling a hockey player that he should be great at figure skating too.
I've gotten myself a tutor, but it just doesn't feel like my grades are going anywhere, which is really embarrassing.
This semester has been a lot more of avoiding the public scene for me, not really intentionally though. I do miss seeing people and hanging out and socializing, but I love being able to just relax and do nothing on a weekend rather than making time to see all the friends that I have not seen for a few weeks.
Ahh, I love places that are not crowded. Believe it or not, I'm at the library right now. On a Friday. After my classes ended. No, it's not because I have no life. It was because I was hungry and needed something to eat so I came to the library to get a coffee and cookie while I wait for Traver to take me to dinner after he's done with work. But I have to admit, being in a library on a Friday, where it's much less crowded and much quieter, feels really relaxing. I feel so calm now, even though I know tonight will be full of everything.
What does everything mean for me? I don't know... perhaps eating too much at dinner will make me feel like throwing up. Perhaps there will be drama tonight when I go to KSA. But whatever. I need a NAP!!! I'm tired...
I've been so busy with work that it's hard to unwind and relax lately. Now is pretty much my only free time until later tonight. Writing has always been really relaxing for me. I'm glad to finally be able to find time to record my thoughts.
Hm... what's new...
I've started going to bible study. My hard work has finally paid off where I actually passed my chemistry test. My health has been getting better as the weather gets warmer. I can tell by my appetite ^_^
This weekend, it's more of extra stuff that's been filling up my time... Like tonight, it's going to dinner with Traver, then seeing Adrienne, then going with them to support THE KSA Tsunami Relief Mixer... now I'm not much of a clubbing person, simply because nowadays I feel like I can't really have fun at these places anymore due to my position as Cultural Chair; I can't really go wild or anything because that's just going to give me and my club a bad name. Not that I used to do that or anything. I just feel more restricted because I need to remind myself to be careful not to embarrass myself or anyone I'm associated with.
Later on in the week, I'm going to Habitat for Humanity for the first time, and then it's time to study for my ultra hard physics test... I haven't done that well in physics at all... it's simply dreadful. Physics is just not my thing. People can say it's just math, but it really doesn't feel that way to me. I'm great at math. I'm not great at physics. Saying those are the same is just like telling a hockey player that he should be great at figure skating too.
I've gotten myself a tutor, but it just doesn't feel like my grades are going anywhere, which is really embarrassing.
This semester has been a lot more of avoiding the public scene for me, not really intentionally though. I do miss seeing people and hanging out and socializing, but I love being able to just relax and do nothing on a weekend rather than making time to see all the friends that I have not seen for a few weeks.
Ahh, I love places that are not crowded. Believe it or not, I'm at the library right now. On a Friday. After my classes ended. No, it's not because I have no life. It was because I was hungry and needed something to eat so I came to the library to get a coffee and cookie while I wait for Traver to take me to dinner after he's done with work. But I have to admit, being in a library on a Friday, where it's much less crowded and much quieter, feels really relaxing. I feel so calm now, even though I know tonight will be full of everything.
What does everything mean for me? I don't know... perhaps eating too much at dinner will make me feel like throwing up. Perhaps there will be drama tonight when I go to KSA. But whatever. I need a NAP!!! I'm tired...
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Chinese BBQ pork fried rice
Henry and and his parents left this morning! :(
They came down this weekend to visit our family for Chinese New Year. William and I had a great time bonding with our little cousin, but all good things must end. I'll miss Henry's jumping around and dancing in my living room and his little smart remarks that I doubt he even knows the meanings of :P
My parents went to take them to IHOP and then take them to the airport while I stayed home to study.
I ended up getting the munchies (no, not that kind -__-) and decided to make some fried rice out of some leftover rice, Chinese BBQ pork, an egg, and some soy sauce. It actually tasted pretty awesome!
Sometimes I feel that leftovers make a better meal than a freshly cooked one. But that's just me ;P
I'm thinking about starting a beauty blog, since I have such an interest in skincare and cosmetics... but I don't know... what if it consumes my life to where I decide not to put my schoolwork first? I get distracted SO easily! Hm...
They came down this weekend to visit our family for Chinese New Year. William and I had a great time bonding with our little cousin, but all good things must end. I'll miss Henry's jumping around and dancing in my living room and his little smart remarks that I doubt he even knows the meanings of :P
My parents went to take them to IHOP and then take them to the airport while I stayed home to study.
I ended up getting the munchies (no, not that kind -__-) and decided to make some fried rice out of some leftover rice, Chinese BBQ pork, an egg, and some soy sauce. It actually tasted pretty awesome!
Sometimes I feel that leftovers make a better meal than a freshly cooked one. But that's just me ;P
I'm thinking about starting a beauty blog, since I have such an interest in skincare and cosmetics... but I don't know... what if it consumes my life to where I decide not to put my schoolwork first? I get distracted SO easily! Hm...
Monday, January 31, 2011
Feeling lost
After what happened this morning I'm not sure how I'm supposed to act. In this situation, I have to be patient, I have to keep from blaming myself and whoever's involved, and I have to control my feelings- or rather, I have to understand it.
It's hard to accept everything when it was said in this situation.
"Did they actually mean it?" "Was it just an in-the-moment kind of thing?"
I realized that me being sad and getting emotional the afternoon before was somewhat of a foreshadowing of what was to come. I just never realized it.
What's happened has happened. I have taken drastic measures to control what happens to me and the people I'm closest to, and all I can do is wait, and learn to understand what all is going on around me.
It's hard to accept everything when it was said in this situation.
"Did they actually mean it?" "Was it just an in-the-moment kind of thing?"
I realized that me being sad and getting emotional the afternoon before was somewhat of a foreshadowing of what was to come. I just never realized it.
What's happened has happened. I have taken drastic measures to control what happens to me and the people I'm closest to, and all I can do is wait, and learn to understand what all is going on around me.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
TACAS Chinese New Year Festival
Yesterday, Adrienne, William, and I went to the TACAS festival to volunteer. It was a pretty fun experience, despite this one angry lady that yells at people from time to time. We first volunteered at an activity station where children race to put candy in their bowls using chopsticks. The children were so adorable! I really enjoyed it ^_^
We then volunteered at an origami station, where we showed children the easiest way to make a rabbit. William decided to make penguins and it took him an hour just to make 3 -__-
Overall, it was a fun experience, and I was glad to have helped out ^_^
We then volunteered at an origami station, where we showed children the easiest way to make a rabbit. William decided to make penguins and it took him an hour just to make 3 -__-
Overall, it was a fun experience, and I was glad to have helped out ^_^
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