New York.
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of,
There's nothing you can’t do,
Now you're in New York.
These streets will make you feel brand new,
the lights will inspire you,
Let's hear it for New York,
New York,
New York.
Nikki's dreams, coming soon. :D
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Galvanized
Recently, I've come across many instances where I find myself sighing with inspiration and driven even more to accomplish my goals. Today, I had the liberty of hearing and meeting Steve Lopez, an LA Times columnist and the author of The Soloist. He told us this wonderful story of how he helped a musician get his life back on track and live his passion. I was inspired by this story in more ways than one. It has always been a goal of mine to help someone dramatically as Steve has done for Nathaniel Anthony Ayers. He took this man in his worst state and essentially gave him his life back. While not exactly as it was prior to his breakdown, he helped him live his passions again. I would LOVE to help someone in that way. This is partly why I am a sociology major; I want to understand society in and out and learn how I can do my part to help a person in need. The story Steve told really reignited my interest to get out there and do what I can. I also was inspired by Nathaniel's passion for music. It was breathtaking to hear the joy he had when he was able to play his music again. I want to have a passion like that. A passion so overwhelming that I will do whatever just to live it again as Nathaniel did. I think sociology is my passion. Prior to choosing this is my main focus, I was up and down about what I wanted to do. I jumped from one topic to the next and finally, I took a sociology course and literally fell in love. This topic interested me in so many unfathomable ways, I decided it needed to be my major. I thank Steve Lopez and Nathaniel Ayers for making me realize my purpose in life once again.
A couple weeks ago, in my Social Problems class, we had a guest speaker come from the Midnight Mission organization talk to us about the condition of homelessness. Orlando Ward, a man who underwent the condition himself and rose above, came to talk to us about his organization, their purpose, and what they stand for. He told us of the times when he was homeless and the things he endured while under this condition. He explained the messes he got into, the help he refused, and the turn around he made to be where he is today. I was deeply touched by his stories and this also made me want to fix the issues presented in the world. Midnight Mission is an organization which helps the homeless in and around LA, right where Nathaniel Ayers was living. The fact that these two correlate give me the chills. Call me crazy but I see this as a sign to pursue my career in sociology and eventually help the world as I have been so desperately wanting to do. I sent in an application to volunteer and I will begin doing this as soon as I have my schedule figured out. Bless the world for providing me with amazing opportunity.
Tomorrow I have an appointment with Mike Johnson to talk about the last of my requirements to transfer to NYU. My applications for colleges are due in the span of November to March. I have been lagging and I really need to start writing personal statements and filling out applications. I am actually excited for this process; I have a good feeling things will go my way this time. I know exactly what to write for my personal statements but I just don't know how to go about doing this. I'm going to crack down this weekend and start.
On Friday, I have a job interview for Forever 21. I need money, hahaha. If that goes well and I am hired, I need to work my schedule out so I can volunteer with Midnight Mission, work, go to school, and still have somewhat of a life. It's a lot to take on, but if it helps me get into college, especially NYU, then I am more than for it.
I also need to start getting letters of recommendation coming. The thing with this is, my professors like people who participate and are actively involved in class discussions. I prefer to listen and take in what everyone else says rather than speak aloud all the time and this probably won't work in my favor. I know my professors would prefer me to be more vocal with my opinion and I really need to work on this. Weekend project, part II.
I have a big future coming up and I pray things work out for me. If they do, I am one step closer to helping the world in the best way I know how.
End.
A couple weeks ago, in my Social Problems class, we had a guest speaker come from the Midnight Mission organization talk to us about the condition of homelessness. Orlando Ward, a man who underwent the condition himself and rose above, came to talk to us about his organization, their purpose, and what they stand for. He told us of the times when he was homeless and the things he endured while under this condition. He explained the messes he got into, the help he refused, and the turn around he made to be where he is today. I was deeply touched by his stories and this also made me want to fix the issues presented in the world. Midnight Mission is an organization which helps the homeless in and around LA, right where Nathaniel Ayers was living. The fact that these two correlate give me the chills. Call me crazy but I see this as a sign to pursue my career in sociology and eventually help the world as I have been so desperately wanting to do. I sent in an application to volunteer and I will begin doing this as soon as I have my schedule figured out. Bless the world for providing me with amazing opportunity.
Tomorrow I have an appointment with Mike Johnson to talk about the last of my requirements to transfer to NYU. My applications for colleges are due in the span of November to March. I have been lagging and I really need to start writing personal statements and filling out applications. I am actually excited for this process; I have a good feeling things will go my way this time. I know exactly what to write for my personal statements but I just don't know how to go about doing this. I'm going to crack down this weekend and start.
On Friday, I have a job interview for Forever 21. I need money, hahaha. If that goes well and I am hired, I need to work my schedule out so I can volunteer with Midnight Mission, work, go to school, and still have somewhat of a life. It's a lot to take on, but if it helps me get into college, especially NYU, then I am more than for it.
I also need to start getting letters of recommendation coming. The thing with this is, my professors like people who participate and are actively involved in class discussions. I prefer to listen and take in what everyone else says rather than speak aloud all the time and this probably won't work in my favor. I know my professors would prefer me to be more vocal with my opinion and I really need to work on this. Weekend project, part II.
I have a big future coming up and I pray things work out for me. If they do, I am one step closer to helping the world in the best way I know how.
End.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Thaumaturgic
Last night was legiiiiit.
Let's recap:
The Dodgers game was so amazing. I went through hell times twelve to get tickets, though. Calling, e-mailing, setting up a hundred thousand accounts, being rejected twice, blah blah blah but I finally found a woman who was selling two great seats for cheap so I jumped on it. After a bit of a fiasco, the payment goes through and she e-mails me the tickets but SURPRISE, the images don't show up and they're virtually useless. So she suggests leaving the tickets at will call. We left Moorpark at like 5:45 and it was traffic galore on the way. We didn't get to the stadium til around 7:45ish (two bloody hours for a 40 minute drive). We park and now have to look for will call. After many staircases later, we find the will call and go up to the counter, hand her our IDs, and she says, "there are no tickets here under your name." Yeah, by this point we were in fury. We called up the chick and she didn't answer for a good twenty minutes. FINALLY, she called us back and was like, "I swear I left them there, I don't know what happened. I will meet you at will call and figure this out." So we wait. Then she sends me a text saying, "your tickets were fixed, please go to will call and get them." We stood right there the whole time and never even saw her face. Very incognito, hahaha. Anyways, we got our tickets and headed up. The moment I saw the stadium, my heart jumped. It was so incredibly amazing, so surreal. The crowd, the energy, the waves of blue and white, it was fantastic to be there. We went down to our seats and got situated only to have two guys come up to us and say, "these are our seats." We almost died. We went to the wrong section, hahaha. We got to our REAL and FINAL seats just one section over and were home free then. The game was pretty good, even though they lost. We did the typical ballgame thing and got Dodger dogs. They were so delicious. The crowd was throwing beach balls around and Carmen and I caught one, wrote our MySpace urls and phone numbers on there and threw it back, only in my attempt to throw it back, I hit a kid in his face hahaha. Second try was more successful and now I can say my personal information is now circulating Los Angeles. JOY. The game just kind of ended after Ethier bat and everyone jammed out quickly to avoid traffic. They did a fireworks show so Carmen and I stayed and watched it. It was so cute. Then we walked around a bit, went to the merch store and bought balls and bats and headed out. Since there was so much traffic getting there and getting back, we took to music for entertainment and dubbed my car as "Club A4" (because we have nothing better to do). Going home, I ended up taking the wrong freeway (of course) so we exited, landed in downtown somewhere and turned around. On the 110 North going to the 5, the carpool lane has these epically adorable lights that illuminate the lane. We thought it was the best thing ever until it distracted me and I almost hit a post on the curvy bend from the 110 to the 5. We decided that was a lawsuit in progress. We went to Del Taco on our way home and Carmen and I had a LEGIT freestyle sesh in my car. It was so weird! We didn't even know we could do that, hahaha.
Yeah, I know this is long but I wrote it so I could remember the vast details of my night as they happened. Thanks for reading. :)
Let's recap:
The Dodgers game was so amazing. I went through hell times twelve to get tickets, though. Calling, e-mailing, setting up a hundred thousand accounts, being rejected twice, blah blah blah but I finally found a woman who was selling two great seats for cheap so I jumped on it. After a bit of a fiasco, the payment goes through and she e-mails me the tickets but SURPRISE, the images don't show up and they're virtually useless. So she suggests leaving the tickets at will call. We left Moorpark at like 5:45 and it was traffic galore on the way. We didn't get to the stadium til around 7:45ish (two bloody hours for a 40 minute drive). We park and now have to look for will call. After many staircases later, we find the will call and go up to the counter, hand her our IDs, and she says, "there are no tickets here under your name." Yeah, by this point we were in fury. We called up the chick and she didn't answer for a good twenty minutes. FINALLY, she called us back and was like, "I swear I left them there, I don't know what happened. I will meet you at will call and figure this out." So we wait. Then she sends me a text saying, "your tickets were fixed, please go to will call and get them." We stood right there the whole time and never even saw her face. Very incognito, hahaha. Anyways, we got our tickets and headed up. The moment I saw the stadium, my heart jumped. It was so incredibly amazing, so surreal. The crowd, the energy, the waves of blue and white, it was fantastic to be there. We went down to our seats and got situated only to have two guys come up to us and say, "these are our seats." We almost died. We went to the wrong section, hahaha. We got to our REAL and FINAL seats just one section over and were home free then. The game was pretty good, even though they lost. We did the typical ballgame thing and got Dodger dogs. They were so delicious. The crowd was throwing beach balls around and Carmen and I caught one, wrote our MySpace urls and phone numbers on there and threw it back, only in my attempt to throw it back, I hit a kid in his face hahaha. Second try was more successful and now I can say my personal information is now circulating Los Angeles. JOY. The game just kind of ended after Ethier bat and everyone jammed out quickly to avoid traffic. They did a fireworks show so Carmen and I stayed and watched it. It was so cute. Then we walked around a bit, went to the merch store and bought balls and bats and headed out. Since there was so much traffic getting there and getting back, we took to music for entertainment and dubbed my car as "Club A4" (because we have nothing better to do). Going home, I ended up taking the wrong freeway (of course) so we exited, landed in downtown somewhere and turned around. On the 110 North going to the 5, the carpool lane has these epically adorable lights that illuminate the lane. We thought it was the best thing ever until it distracted me and I almost hit a post on the curvy bend from the 110 to the 5. We decided that was a lawsuit in progress. We went to Del Taco on our way home and Carmen and I had a LEGIT freestyle sesh in my car. It was so weird! We didn't even know we could do that, hahaha.
Yeah, I know this is long but I wrote it so I could remember the vast details of my night as they happened. Thanks for reading. :)
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Nirvana
OH OH OH! I forgot to mention I also expanded my library and now have EIGHT Charles Bukowski books. 7 are poetry compilations, one is a novel. I try to read a couple poems a day as a daily dose of cocky, witty cynicism and alcoholic literature.
What a great spoonful. :)
What a great spoonful. :)
Charlatan
Hahahaha, so I definitely THOUGHT about blogging everything that happened in the past month. I just haven't exactly gotten around to it. ;)
Recap of the past month and a half:
Smeeta and Subir were married and the wedding events were beautiful! It was such a good time, I cannot even explain it. I met so many great, loving people and I expanded my family immensely. Honestly, I am so blessed and I really appreciate everything.
The Monday before the wedding, Ritzy bit my face because I was dumb and startled him while he was asleep. I spent the night in the ER and surprisingly, Smee and Ameeta stayed with me, despite her being married in four days. Now THAT'S a true sister right there! But yeah, I'm left with this epically gross scar and I have to see a plastic surgeon. Ehhh, oh well.
After the wedding extravaganza, we went to Vegas. OH MAN, was that amazing or what? Amy and I definitely had the best time, hahaha. What with the numerous people we conversed with, the laughs we shared, and the riots we caused, we definitely formed a closer bond and she's basically my sister from another mister now. Another sister to add to the list!
September 12th, 2009 marked one whole year since Maria passed. It was weird to go to her burial place and see her headstone. This past year, I had begun to accept it but seeing everyone again, especially her mother, brought back so much emotion. I miss her so much, it's crazy.
School is going very well for me. I thoroughly enjoy it and cannot wait to transfer. I missed Transfer Day because of the fires but I'm going to go speak to my counselor and get back on track. Applications for UC's are due soon so I need to start that.
This past Thursday, Carmen and Vivianna and I went to Florentine Gardens for the Heist. It was awesome! Electro clubs are a lot more fun than I had expected and I will for sure be going back soon.
Emmm, those are basically the major events that happened that are worth talking about. I'm going to try to use this more often so I can actually remember my days later on.
This is all for now!
Recap of the past month and a half:
Smeeta and Subir were married and the wedding events were beautiful! It was such a good time, I cannot even explain it. I met so many great, loving people and I expanded my family immensely. Honestly, I am so blessed and I really appreciate everything.
The Monday before the wedding, Ritzy bit my face because I was dumb and startled him while he was asleep. I spent the night in the ER and surprisingly, Smee and Ameeta stayed with me, despite her being married in four days. Now THAT'S a true sister right there! But yeah, I'm left with this epically gross scar and I have to see a plastic surgeon. Ehhh, oh well.
After the wedding extravaganza, we went to Vegas. OH MAN, was that amazing or what? Amy and I definitely had the best time, hahaha. What with the numerous people we conversed with, the laughs we shared, and the riots we caused, we definitely formed a closer bond and she's basically my sister from another mister now. Another sister to add to the list!
September 12th, 2009 marked one whole year since Maria passed. It was weird to go to her burial place and see her headstone. This past year, I had begun to accept it but seeing everyone again, especially her mother, brought back so much emotion. I miss her so much, it's crazy.
School is going very well for me. I thoroughly enjoy it and cannot wait to transfer. I missed Transfer Day because of the fires but I'm going to go speak to my counselor and get back on track. Applications for UC's are due soon so I need to start that.
This past Thursday, Carmen and Vivianna and I went to Florentine Gardens for the Heist. It was awesome! Electro clubs are a lot more fun than I had expected and I will for sure be going back soon.
Emmm, those are basically the major events that happened that are worth talking about. I'm going to try to use this more often so I can actually remember my days later on.
This is all for now!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Aberration
Aaand wedding madness has begun. This month of August is chaos at its most elegant. Last Saturday was the bridal shower which actually worked out well. Ameeta FINALLY came home so that's good to have her here. I miss her and her sass (yes, even her sass) hahaha. This coming Sunday is the unofficial bridal shower at the Viceroy so it should be fun. We're getting closer to the day, it's so crazy! I can't believe I start fall semester in between now and then. Can you say bad timing? Ah well, hopefully it's not too bad. I figure since I've already started, it'll be easier to handle post-wedding depression syndrome. We shall see.
Adios!
Adios!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Irrelevant
OH WAIT, I have a story to tell!
Today, Carmen and I had delicious birthday sex ice cream cones.
It begins like this:
Meet Boy
and Girl.
Boy and Girl lived next to each other.
One day, Boy and Girl saw each other.
The two fell in love.
DEEP in love.
They got a little closer.
A little friendlier.
A little passionate.
So passionate, their neighbor overheard. The neighbor decided to see what the noise was about. He walked into their dwelling and saw this:
Instead of getting angry, he joined.
This friendliness continued for a while until one day, Girl had some big news. She was pregnant.
A short nine months later, Baby was born.
Baby was a huge responsiblity, but they kept steady ties. Eventually, they settled down and became a little family with an additional child named Infant. Things were going swell until Boy developed a hidden agenda.
Girl, being the sharp little octopus she is, found out quickly and confronted Boy.
Boy never liked to be told, so he regulated.
Next thing you know, the parents are fighting and Boy shows Girl who's boss in this bitch.
THE END.
Thank you for reading! :D
It begins like this:
Meet Boy
and Girl.
Boy and Girl lived next to each other.
One day, Boy and Girl saw each other.
The two fell in love.
DEEP in love.
They got a little closer.
A little friendlier.
A little passionate.
So passionate, their neighbor overheard. The neighbor decided to see what the noise was about. He walked into their dwelling and saw this:
Instead of getting angry, he joined.
This friendliness continued for a while until one day, Girl had some big news. She was pregnant.
A short nine months later, Baby was born.
Baby was a huge responsiblity, but they kept steady ties. Eventually, they settled down and became a little family with an additional child named Infant. Things were going swell until Boy developed a hidden agenda.
Girl, being the sharp little octopus she is, found out quickly and confronted Boy.
Boy never liked to be told, so he regulated.
Next thing you know, the parents are fighting and Boy shows Girl who's boss in this bitch.
THE END.
Thank you for reading! :D
Heedlessness
Okay, so I basically SUCK at updating this buuut more efforts are going in now. :D
Let's see, let's see, what's been happening with me... OH okay so I started summer classes. Just a music class and it's beyond chill since I know ALL of this stuff anyway. Something to do, I guess. I've been job hunting but places are so not down for hiring right now. I hope someone gives in and just gives me a job like the good people I know they are. ;) Smee's wedding is in like, a month. CRAZY. There's still quite a bit to do before it comes but it'll get done... hopefully... The fambino from all over is coming soon, yay! This will be the first Mann Klann reunion EVER. I'm so excited to see all my cousins and aunts and uncles and shizz. Wee! We're getting our house painted and they're going to do my room but I have no clue which colors to do. I was thinking turquoise, chocolate and bronze but I really don't know. I kind of lack creativity, hahaha. Kay, now I'm just rambling. I'll update when I have something important to say.
Bye!
Let's see, let's see, what's been happening with me... OH okay so I started summer classes. Just a music class and it's beyond chill since I know ALL of this stuff anyway. Something to do, I guess. I've been job hunting but places are so not down for hiring right now. I hope someone gives in and just gives me a job like the good people I know they are. ;) Smee's wedding is in like, a month. CRAZY. There's still quite a bit to do before it comes but it'll get done... hopefully... The fambino from all over is coming soon, yay! This will be the first Mann Klann reunion EVER. I'm so excited to see all my cousins and aunts and uncles and shizz. Wee! We're getting our house painted and they're going to do my room but I have no clue which colors to do. I was thinking turquoise, chocolate and bronze but I really don't know. I kind of lack creativity, hahaha. Kay, now I'm just rambling. I'll update when I have something important to say.
Bye!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Three's a Charm
Kind of sad that my last post was about a death and so is this one.
But it's far more than necessary to take the time and honor three amazing legends.
Edward Leo Peter McMahon, Jr.
March 6, 1923 - June 23, 2009
The stars are lost without your careful eye and bloopers and practical jokes will never be as funny without you presenting them. Thank you for your contribution and laughs.
Farrah Leni Fawcett.
February 2, 1947 - June 25, 2009
Earth just lost a true angel. Thank you for your fabulous smiles, hairstyles, and beautiful personality.
And of course Michael Joseph Jackson
August 29, 1956 - June 25, 2009
I grew up with you and your music. I used to sit in my living room for HOURS with my CD player listening to the entire Bad album. You've set the standard of pop music and nobody will ever ever ever compare to the magic you brought to the industry. Despite the allegations, I still look up to you as a performer and I will now and forever be entranced by your amazing music. Thank you for being the King of Pop and for being part of my childhood.
They say people die in three's, and here, three legends of entertainment have passed. Forgetting either is not an option.
Peace out.
But it's far more than necessary to take the time and honor three amazing legends.
Edward Leo Peter McMahon, Jr.
March 6, 1923 - June 23, 2009
The stars are lost without your careful eye and bloopers and practical jokes will never be as funny without you presenting them. Thank you for your contribution and laughs.
Farrah Leni Fawcett.
February 2, 1947 - June 25, 2009
Earth just lost a true angel. Thank you for your fabulous smiles, hairstyles, and beautiful personality.
And of course Michael Joseph Jackson
August 29, 1956 - June 25, 2009
I grew up with you and your music. I used to sit in my living room for HOURS with my CD player listening to the entire Bad album. You've set the standard of pop music and nobody will ever ever ever compare to the magic you brought to the industry. Despite the allegations, I still look up to you as a performer and I will now and forever be entranced by your amazing music. Thank you for being the King of Pop and for being part of my childhood.
They say people die in three's, and here, three legends of entertainment have passed. Forgetting either is not an option.
Peace out.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Unexpectedness
I can't even believe it, he was so young.
May 27th, 2009, TJ Waite was killed while riding his motorcycle. I went through band with this guy, he was so talented and so charming. I'm definitely going to miss him. I just cannot believe it happened to quickly. It's amazing how surprising life can be, for the better AND for the worse.
I don't feel like myself today. I probably won't until next week when all the sadness is over. This weather matches, overcast and grey.
This might sound terribly cliche, but cherish everyone in your life and befriend your enemies. You never know who could be taken abruptly and the last thing you want is to feel regret for never having made peace.
:/
May 27th, 2009, TJ Waite was killed while riding his motorcycle. I went through band with this guy, he was so talented and so charming. I'm definitely going to miss him. I just cannot believe it happened to quickly. It's amazing how surprising life can be, for the better AND for the worse.
I don't feel like myself today. I probably won't until next week when all the sadness is over. This weather matches, overcast and grey.
This might sound terribly cliche, but cherish everyone in your life and befriend your enemies. You never know who could be taken abruptly and the last thing you want is to feel regret for never having made peace.
:/
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Neglect
I'm getting worse at updating, eeeek!
So like, I'm currently in the midst of finals week and I cannot wait to be done. I need summer and breakage from chaos right away.
My parents don't believe I have rigorous finals. They think I'm not studying when I'm locked up in my room... WHAT?!
Crazies, I swear.
Smee's wedding is in like, 3 months. That's insanity. I foresee many updates around then because I'm going to need an outlet for frustration.
And of course, the happiness! :D
Stats is calling my name and I can't find my phone, hahaha.
Peaceeeeee.
So like, I'm currently in the midst of finals week and I cannot wait to be done. I need summer and breakage from chaos right away.
My parents don't believe I have rigorous finals. They think I'm not studying when I'm locked up in my room... WHAT?!
Crazies, I swear.
Smee's wedding is in like, 3 months. That's insanity. I foresee many updates around then because I'm going to need an outlet for frustration.
And of course, the happiness! :D
Stats is calling my name and I can't find my phone, hahaha.
Peaceeeeee.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Chaotic Commentary
I haven't updated in forever, I know, but for a quick recap:
Costa Rica was AMAZING
My birthday was FANTASTIC
Kevin Rudolf was LEGENDARY.
I had a good month of April so far, and it's not over yet! Yay!
I definitely need to upload pictures from my adventures. I'll do that, eventually...
This upcoming week is going to be crazy. I have tests, papers, projects to get done. Plus, Smee's birthday is on Tuesday. She's going to be 25. HOW OLD! Hahaha, I kid.
It's like 4:30 am, I don't even know why I'm conscious at this hour.
Goodnight, sweetpeas!
Costa Rica was AMAZING
My birthday was FANTASTIC
Kevin Rudolf was LEGENDARY.
I had a good month of April so far, and it's not over yet! Yay!
I definitely need to upload pictures from my adventures. I'll do that, eventually...
This upcoming week is going to be crazy. I have tests, papers, projects to get done. Plus, Smee's birthday is on Tuesday. She's going to be 25. HOW OLD! Hahaha, I kid.
It's like 4:30 am, I don't even know why I'm conscious at this hour.
Goodnight, sweetpeas!
Belated Bliss
Words are:
a weapon of mass distruction
more potent than the Nascar of arms
able to extract emotions effortlessly
able to construct the mood
the atmosphere
the tone
able to paint the perfect picture
sculpt the perfect figure
draw the perfect lines
more so than actual artists can
but if words attempted to paint
this picture
this picture I view before me
the textual work wouldn't even come close
to this
phenomenon.
indescribable is how I'll describe it
unforgettable is how I'll remember it
surreal is how I'll dream about it
Pura vida?
SÃ, pura vida para siempre.
a weapon of mass distruction
more potent than the Nascar of arms
able to extract emotions effortlessly
able to construct the mood
the atmosphere
the tone
able to paint the perfect picture
sculpt the perfect figure
draw the perfect lines
more so than actual artists can
but if words attempted to paint
this picture
this picture I view before me
the textual work wouldn't even come close
to this
phenomenon.
indescribable is how I'll describe it
unforgettable is how I'll remember it
surreal is how I'll dream about it
Pura vida?
SÃ, pura vida para siempre.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
19th Anniversary
WHY YES, IT IS INDEED MY BIRTHDAY!
I had an AMAZING pre-birthday festivity with Dinali and Unj. Dinner at Mimi's with a not-so-surprising surprise, "I Love You, Man" and all its awkwardness, Unjalee making the whole movie theater sing, hugging random drunken guys who can't tell the difference between Indian and Middle Eastern, getting amazing desserts at Denny's and getting the WHOLE restaurant to sing all make for a LEGENDARY night. Honestly, I can't think of a better way to begin my day.
And for today's agenda: shopping for Costa Rica, dinner in Venice, airport, Costa Rica. ;D
I am in permanent euphoria.
Goooooooooooooodnight, world, and thank you for being so damn fabulous! :D
I had an AMAZING pre-birthday festivity with Dinali and Unj. Dinner at Mimi's with a not-so-surprising surprise, "I Love You, Man" and all its awkwardness, Unjalee making the whole movie theater sing, hugging random drunken guys who can't tell the difference between Indian and Middle Eastern, getting amazing desserts at Denny's and getting the WHOLE restaurant to sing all make for a LEGENDARY night. Honestly, I can't think of a better way to begin my day.
And for today's agenda: shopping for Costa Rica, dinner in Venice, airport, Costa Rica. ;D
I am in permanent euphoria.
Goooooooooooooodnight, world, and thank you for being so damn fabulous! :D
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Instantaneous Incredulity
AMEETA IS COMING HOME AGAIN TOMORROW.
OHHH MYYY GOOODNESSSSS.
Plus my birthday and Costa Rica are in one week! :D
I must have done something right because my Karma has been treating me far too well lately.
OHHH MYYY GOOODNESSSSS.
Plus my birthday and Costa Rica are in one week! :D
I must have done something right because my Karma has been treating me far too well lately.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Sweet Desires
I had an amazing evening, one definitely needed after such a horrible day yesterday. I seriously miss my ethnic posse sooo much. It was good to see their beautiful faces once more before they ship back off to school. I can't wait for the summer when they come here for a while; we're SO beaching it every single day, hahaha.
Yesterday was a disaster, though. School was blah in itself and then I come home to learn that my dad needs to make another trip to the hospital. Cancer is such a depressing phenomenon. I really hope my dad recovers soon, I love him too much to lose him. But thanks to my amazing friends, my mood improved today. I love it when people can do that.
Food for thought: never lose your good friends and family; they're your support and your guide when you can't seem to be.
Yesterday was a disaster, though. School was blah in itself and then I come home to learn that my dad needs to make another trip to the hospital. Cancer is such a depressing phenomenon. I really hope my dad recovers soon, I love him too much to lose him. But thanks to my amazing friends, my mood improved today. I love it when people can do that.
Food for thought: never lose your good friends and family; they're your support and your guide when you can't seem to be.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Unfortunate Fortune or Fortunately Unfortunate?
Here I am, sitting in sociology class, going over my homework and I start to think. Our homework was to anazlye the two arguments for why poverty exists. One side says it's ultimately the individual's doing, and the other side blames society. I can't say that there's any one reason for why there is poverty, but these two sides invoke thought. Is it really society's fault, or could the individual be the one to blame? Nobody would ever wish poverty upon themselves, but perhaps they just lack incentive and motivation? Is being rich that unattainable? It couldn't be if Gates did it. My father-in-law did it, and plenty others, too. So why is it that some people can work to be rich and others just can't? Why is it that some work sooo hard yet never progress? Then I have to ask if being rich is worth it. Is the phrase "more money, more problems" legit? Are the less wealthy really better off, as they are taught to be less materialistic and dependent on money for happiness? Which of the two is more appreciative? So many questions, so few answers.
That's one thing I love about this class; I never stop thinking.
That's one thing I love about this class; I never stop thinking.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Quintessential Mentality
the area dividing the brain and the soul
is affected in many ways by
experience-
some lose all mind and become soul:
insane.
some lose all soul and become mind:
intellectual.
some lose both and become:
accepted.
~ Charles Bukowksi
No need to analyze, just soak in the wonders that are the words of Bukowski.
is affected in many ways by
experience-
some lose all mind and become soul:
insane.
some lose all soul and become mind:
intellectual.
some lose both and become:
accepted.
~ Charles Bukowksi
No need to analyze, just soak in the wonders that are the words of Bukowski.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Rejuvenance
"Drink wine...this is life eternal; this is all that youth will give you.
It is the season for wine, roses and drunken friends.
Be happy for this moment; this moment is your life...."
~ Omar Khayyam
Ahhh, the joys of spring. Such a great time for renewal in my life. They should really make spring resolutions instead of new year resolutions. It's a bit more fitting. :D I'm going to make a few lifestyle changes myself, but you don't get to know what they. ;D
And happy birthday to my lovely sister, Ameeta! It's almost not your birthday anymore in Dubai, but the best part about being overseas is you get to celebrate in every hemisphere! It's still your birthday for 12 more hours here, so live it up, hahaha. Have an amazing day, I love you, and I'll be seeing you in twoish weeks for MY birthday!
It is the season for wine, roses and drunken friends.
Be happy for this moment; this moment is your life...."
~ Omar Khayyam
Ahhh, the joys of spring. Such a great time for renewal in my life. They should really make spring resolutions instead of new year resolutions. It's a bit more fitting. :D I'm going to make a few lifestyle changes myself, but you don't get to know what they. ;D
And happy birthday to my lovely sister, Ameeta! It's almost not your birthday anymore in Dubai, but the best part about being overseas is you get to celebrate in every hemisphere! It's still your birthday for 12 more hours here, so live it up, hahaha. Have an amazing day, I love you, and I'll be seeing you in twoish weeks for MY birthday!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Deprivation of Sanity
Hahaha, what a day.
I was making a quesadilla last night and grated my skin instead of the cheese. I would've made Anthony Hopkins proud. It reminded of "Silence of the Lambs" so much that I went on a quote rampage and started reciting all my favorite lines. Movie quotes are like song lyrics; there's one for every situation. :D
And then today was just... interesting, hahaha. Words can't really describe it, but it was a pleasant day nonetheless. Carmen and I are two very extreme stalkers and we need to learn how to be a little bit more low-key with our lurkish ways. We're going to get caught one day, I just know it.
In my efforts to have a bangin' body for Smee's wedding, I went running today. I'm actually excited to get out of this winter laziness and become active again. However, I'm in dire need of a beac trip; my skin is far too light for my liking.
Nowww I am studying for psych, woo! This week is already over and Ameeta's birthday is on Friday, and you know what that means!
You do know, don't you?
No? Shame. It means my birthday is 16 days later which ALSO means spring break! YAAAY COSTA RICA! I love birthdays and good times. :D
I was making a quesadilla last night and grated my skin instead of the cheese. I would've made Anthony Hopkins proud. It reminded of "Silence of the Lambs" so much that I went on a quote rampage and started reciting all my favorite lines. Movie quotes are like song lyrics; there's one for every situation. :D
And then today was just... interesting, hahaha. Words can't really describe it, but it was a pleasant day nonetheless. Carmen and I are two very extreme stalkers and we need to learn how to be a little bit more low-key with our lurkish ways. We're going to get caught one day, I just know it.
In my efforts to have a bangin' body for Smee's wedding, I went running today. I'm actually excited to get out of this winter laziness and become active again. However, I'm in dire need of a beac trip; my skin is far too light for my liking.
Nowww I am studying for psych, woo! This week is already over and Ameeta's birthday is on Friday, and you know what that means!
You do know, don't you?
No? Shame. It means my birthday is 16 days later which ALSO means spring break! YAAAY COSTA RICA! I love birthdays and good times. :D
Monday, March 16, 2009
Substantially Drained
My hardest midterm wasn't even that bad, thank God! Statistics is actually a pretty chill class. It's amazing to finally understand math, hahaha. We didn't have our ethics quiz AGAIN. Honestly, I have respect for Rosenthal, but that guy is a nutcase. I guess it's kind of fitting since he loves squirrels...
Anyway, I have a piano test tomorrow and a psych test on Thursday. Once this week is over, I'm smooooth sailing. :D
I absolutely LOVE Mondays and Wednesdays. I only have two classes and they happen to be my favorite ones, I get to chill with Carmen, and I get to see a few certain people that I don't mind running into all the time, if you get my drift. ;D
I was listening to the lyrics of "Spiralling" and realized how much sense they make. Check it out:
Ooo
Ooo
I'm waiting
For my moment to come
I'm waiting
For the movie to begin
I'm waiting
For a revelation
I'm waiting for someone
To count me in
Cos now
I only see my dreams
In everything I touch
Feel their cold hands on
Everything that I love
Cold like some
Magnificent skyline
Out of my reach
But always
In my eye line now
We're tumbling down
We're spiralling
Tied up to the ground
We're spiralling
I fashioned you
From jewels and stone
I made you
In the image of myself
I gave you
Everything you wanted
So you would never know
Anything else
But every time
I reach for you
You slip
Through my fingers
Into cold sunlight
Laughing at the things
That I had planned
The map of my world gets
Smaller as I sit here
Pulling at the loose
Threads now
We're tumbling down
We're spiralling
Tied up to the ground
We're spiralling
When we fall in love
We're just falling
In love with ourselves
We're spiralling
Did you wanna be a winner?
Did you wanna be an icon?
Did you wanna be famous?
Did you wanna be the president?
Did you wanna start a war?
Did you wanna have a family?
Did you wanna be in love?
Did you wanna be in love?
I never saw the light
I never saw the light
I waited up all night
But I never saw the light
When we fall in love
We're just falling
In love with ourselves
We're spiralling
We're tumbling down
We're spiralling
Tied up to the ground
We're spiralling
Ooo
Ooo
My favorite line is "when we fall in love/ we're just falling/ in love with ourselves". It's so truthful. I haven't fallen in love yet, but I imagine that when someone does fall in love, it's with how they feel about themselves when they're with their significant other more so than it is the actual person. Or perhaps I'm just an outsider looking in and I'll never know until I experience it. All in good time, I suppose. ;D
I love song lyrics; they somehow find an artistic way to organize jumbled thoughts.
Anyway, I have a piano test tomorrow and a psych test on Thursday. Once this week is over, I'm smooooth sailing. :D
I absolutely LOVE Mondays and Wednesdays. I only have two classes and they happen to be my favorite ones, I get to chill with Carmen, and I get to see a few certain people that I don't mind running into all the time, if you get my drift. ;D
I was listening to the lyrics of "Spiralling" and realized how much sense they make. Check it out:
Ooo
Ooo
I'm waiting
For my moment to come
I'm waiting
For the movie to begin
I'm waiting
For a revelation
I'm waiting for someone
To count me in
Cos now
I only see my dreams
In everything I touch
Feel their cold hands on
Everything that I love
Cold like some
Magnificent skyline
Out of my reach
But always
In my eye line now
We're tumbling down
We're spiralling
Tied up to the ground
We're spiralling
I fashioned you
From jewels and stone
I made you
In the image of myself
I gave you
Everything you wanted
So you would never know
Anything else
But every time
I reach for you
You slip
Through my fingers
Into cold sunlight
Laughing at the things
That I had planned
The map of my world gets
Smaller as I sit here
Pulling at the loose
Threads now
We're tumbling down
We're spiralling
Tied up to the ground
We're spiralling
When we fall in love
We're just falling
In love with ourselves
We're spiralling
Did you wanna be a winner?
Did you wanna be an icon?
Did you wanna be famous?
Did you wanna be the president?
Did you wanna start a war?
Did you wanna have a family?
Did you wanna be in love?
Did you wanna be in love?
I never saw the light
I never saw the light
I waited up all night
But I never saw the light
When we fall in love
We're just falling
In love with ourselves
We're spiralling
We're tumbling down
We're spiralling
Tied up to the ground
We're spiralling
Ooo
Ooo
My favorite line is "when we fall in love/ we're just falling/ in love with ourselves". It's so truthful. I haven't fallen in love yet, but I imagine that when someone does fall in love, it's with how they feel about themselves when they're with their significant other more so than it is the actual person. Or perhaps I'm just an outsider looking in and I'll never know until I experience it. All in good time, I suppose. ;D
I love song lyrics; they somehow find an artistic way to organize jumbled thoughts.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Scholastic Meltdown
I really REALLY don't want to study for midterms, hahaha. Why do that when I could be doing something far more entertaining? ;D I kid, I kid. I will study.... eventually.
Apparently everyone likes to shop at the Topanga mall (I don't blame them, Simi sucks.). Dinali and I went on Friday and we literally saw the whole world there. We saw a mess of people from high school that we (or I at least) haven't spoken to since graduation day. It was nice to see them! It's so weird how in such a short while, so much has changed with all of us.
But it makes me think about how different we all will be in ten years. It's almost been one year since graduation and already, our lives have begun. I can't imagine how much is going to change in ten years. Which high school relationships will have lasted? Who will be Obama's next intern? (Hopefully I get this one!) Who will we see on the big screen? I want these answers now! But I don't want to be 28 yet. :/
My sister's ten year reunion is coming up but she's in Dubai so she's not even going to go. I asked her if she wanted to and she said, "No, I'd really rather not go. If I wanted to see everyone and how they're doing, I would have made more of an effort to keep in touch with them post-graduation. The people I want in my life are in them and that's all I need."
Perceptive, I know, but I still want to know. ;D I'm just going to go to her ten year as her; we look the same, anyway hahaha.
Oh, and I'm becoming seriously obsessed with the song Spiralling by Keane.
Apparently everyone likes to shop at the Topanga mall (I don't blame them, Simi sucks.). Dinali and I went on Friday and we literally saw the whole world there. We saw a mess of people from high school that we (or I at least) haven't spoken to since graduation day. It was nice to see them! It's so weird how in such a short while, so much has changed with all of us.
But it makes me think about how different we all will be in ten years. It's almost been one year since graduation and already, our lives have begun. I can't imagine how much is going to change in ten years. Which high school relationships will have lasted? Who will be Obama's next intern? (Hopefully I get this one!) Who will we see on the big screen? I want these answers now! But I don't want to be 28 yet. :/
My sister's ten year reunion is coming up but she's in Dubai so she's not even going to go. I asked her if she wanted to and she said, "No, I'd really rather not go. If I wanted to see everyone and how they're doing, I would have made more of an effort to keep in touch with them post-graduation. The people I want in my life are in them and that's all I need."
Perceptive, I know, but I still want to know. ;D I'm just going to go to her ten year as her; we look the same, anyway hahaha.
Oh, and I'm becoming seriously obsessed with the song Spiralling by Keane.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
One Half Of A Whole Heartbreak
To my babygirl Maria,
I seriously can't believe it's been six months since the train accident. Six whole months. That's quite a while, my dear. Not a day went by where I didn't think of you and your wonders. I really hope you're okay wherever you are. I miss you so much. :'(
Your death taught the most important life lesson of love and cherishing our close ones. Because of you, I have more of an appreciation for the finer things in life and for the people in it. I've learned so much from you. You were always so happy and smiley, and I've made your ways my own lifestyle. I find myself living a better life this way. Thank you for all that you've done for me. You've touched so many people and we're all thankful we had the opportunity to know you and be graced by your friendship. You truly are an amazing person inside and out and I wish the world got to see more of that. You will never EVER be forgotten because you're far too amazing.
In your very own words, be fierce, sweetie, and we'll meet again soon.
I love you always and forever. <3
Rest In Peace Maria Elena Villalobos
January 4th, 1990 - September 12th, 2008
I seriously can't believe it's been six months since the train accident. Six whole months. That's quite a while, my dear. Not a day went by where I didn't think of you and your wonders. I really hope you're okay wherever you are. I miss you so much. :'(
Your death taught the most important life lesson of love and cherishing our close ones. Because of you, I have more of an appreciation for the finer things in life and for the people in it. I've learned so much from you. You were always so happy and smiley, and I've made your ways my own lifestyle. I find myself living a better life this way. Thank you for all that you've done for me. You've touched so many people and we're all thankful we had the opportunity to know you and be graced by your friendship. You truly are an amazing person inside and out and I wish the world got to see more of that. You will never EVER be forgotten because you're far too amazing.
In your very own words, be fierce, sweetie, and we'll meet again soon.
I love you always and forever. <3
Rest In Peace Maria Elena Villalobos
January 4th, 1990 - September 12th, 2008
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Irked
I am SO upset!
Okay so, my sister leaves for Dubai today. Her flight leaves at 5:30 pm meaning she needs to be at the airport at around 2ish. I couldn't go see her off because I had a statistics test and an ethics quiz.
I go to my ethics class and it's CANCELLED.
CANCELLED!
I could've been at the airport with my family one last time but nooo.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Whatever, I'll get to see her in Costa Rica in a couple of weeks. But I'm still upset. :'(
Okay so, my sister leaves for Dubai today. Her flight leaves at 5:30 pm meaning she needs to be at the airport at around 2ish. I couldn't go see her off because I had a statistics test and an ethics quiz.
I go to my ethics class and it's CANCELLED.
CANCELLED!
I could've been at the airport with my family one last time but nooo.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Whatever, I'll get to see her in Costa Rica in a couple of weeks. But I'm still upset. :'(
Monday, March 9, 2009
Recrudescence
Today in statistics, the girl next to me kept texting. I couldn't help but look over and I noticed that she had a Sidekick. Her's was all cute and blinged out, but the point is that she had a Sidekick. I felt so sad and lonely. I missed my Ralph like crazy. :/ (Yesss, I named my phone Ralph.)
Then, I get home from school at like 7ish and my dad hands me my Sidekick.
Ralph has come back to me! The Sidekick RETURNS! I am so so SO happy this device is back in my hands once more. Honestly, I felt lost without it for the past three weeks.
Maybe my mother was right about becoming too reliant on technology... Noooo, couldn't be. ;D
I am thoroughly jubilant. :D
Then, I get home from school at like 7ish and my dad hands me my Sidekick.
Ralph has come back to me! The Sidekick RETURNS! I am so so SO happy this device is back in my hands once more. Honestly, I felt lost without it for the past three weeks.
Maybe my mother was right about becoming too reliant on technology... Noooo, couldn't be. ;D
I am thoroughly jubilant. :D
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Phenomenal
I definitely had an amazing weekend overall. Friday, Saturday AND Sunday of just pure awesomeness. I love busy weekends like these.
Wednesday is coming so sooooooooon. :/ That's okay, April is coming up and that means COSTA RICA!
I thoroughly love my life right now.
Goodnight, world. ;D
Wednesday is coming so sooooooooon. :/ That's okay, April is coming up and that means COSTA RICA!
I thoroughly love my life right now.
Goodnight, world. ;D
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Indirect Stream of Consciousness
Sooo, this is directed at a certain someone whose name I shall not mention, but whose personality I must expose.
- Honestly, you're a poser. Just accept it. You're like a little kid. You feed off everyone else's ideas and creativity and try to claim it as your own. You pretend to be someone you're not and your act differs with the person you're around. You try so hard to fit in with people, it's insane. I don't usually have such little faith in the human race, but you're an exception. The hiatus we took was definitely necessary and I don't think we're doing much justice to our relationship if we end it now. You're a clingy person and you just don't understand when to back off. I see now why people get annoyed with you. I know the REAL you better than most do, so I know when you're being fake. Do yourself a favor and stop trying to be someone you're not. Thank you, and goodnight. -
For those of you reading this, I know I'm being harsh, but if you knew the situation, you would agree with every word stated.
On a lighter note, the weather is getting better, yay!
- Honestly, you're a poser. Just accept it. You're like a little kid. You feed off everyone else's ideas and creativity and try to claim it as your own. You pretend to be someone you're not and your act differs with the person you're around. You try so hard to fit in with people, it's insane. I don't usually have such little faith in the human race, but you're an exception. The hiatus we took was definitely necessary and I don't think we're doing much justice to our relationship if we end it now. You're a clingy person and you just don't understand when to back off. I see now why people get annoyed with you. I know the REAL you better than most do, so I know when you're being fake. Do yourself a favor and stop trying to be someone you're not. Thank you, and goodnight. -
For those of you reading this, I know I'm being harsh, but if you knew the situation, you would agree with every word stated.
On a lighter note, the weather is getting better, yay!
The Elixir Of Youth
Last night was craaazy! Sushi and champagne make for an interesting night, hahaha. I can't even believe I downed two glasses of champagne. I'm such a rebel! Good times, though. I love being with people I adore in a fun atmosphere. I also must mention that there is NO place like LA. But as much as I love it here, I'm ready for bigger and better endeavors. ;D
Wednesday is coming entirely too quickly; it's so depressing. I'm going to miss my sister oh so dearly. :'(
Wednesday is coming entirely too quickly; it's so depressing. I'm going to miss my sister oh so dearly. :'(
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Blue Eyes
“One belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it as much in five minutes as in five years”
~ Thomas Wolfe
Frank Sinatra wasn't a fool when he sang about the great city of New York.
I can't stop thinking about how much I want to be there! I really, REALLY hope NYU works out because there would be nothing more perfect than getting schooled in such a fabulous city.
This week was one chillll week. Good news from the counselor, Ameeta came home, and now my weekend begins and we're going to have a super amazing time. PLUS I am going to Costa Rica for spring break! Goodness, my life is going a bit TOO well right now. I must be in for something later on, hahaha.
Ah well, there's no time like the present. ;D
~ Thomas Wolfe
Frank Sinatra wasn't a fool when he sang about the great city of New York.
I can't stop thinking about how much I want to be there! I really, REALLY hope NYU works out because there would be nothing more perfect than getting schooled in such a fabulous city.
This week was one chillll week. Good news from the counselor, Ameeta came home, and now my weekend begins and we're going to have a super amazing time. PLUS I am going to Costa Rica for spring break! Goodness, my life is going a bit TOO well right now. I must be in for something later on, hahaha.
Ah well, there's no time like the present. ;D
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Anticipation
Ameeta comes home today!
It is currently 9:17 pm and I am anxiously awaiting her return. Of course it will take her longer because of traffic.
I do adore LA.
It is currently 9:17 pm and I am anxiously awaiting her return. Of course it will take her longer because of traffic.
I do adore LA.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Unflappable
Today was such an amazing day. I met with my college counselor after classes about transferring, and I can't even begin to say how excited I am for my future. This meeting basically solidified my determination to get into NYU by next fall. I only need 24 more units to transfer. I know it sounds horribly cliche, but I feel so ecstatic about what is to come. It's as though I'm finally leaving childhood behind and moving on to bigger and better obstacles. My dreams are finally becoming a reality and I am so ready to live it.
This upcoming spring is going to be amazing as it is. At a glimpse, this is what's coming up:
- Ameeta's homecoming
- Ameeta's and Aunish's birthday
- My birthday
- Kunal's birthday
- Kevin Rudolf concert
- Smee's birthday
- Robin Thicke concert
- End of semester
And then we're into summer which includes:
- Hawaii
- Endless beach trips
- Smee's wedding
My goodness, I am so looking forward to the rest of this year. I feel so happy right now, it's indescribable. Spring always has the habit of bringing loveliness. :D
This upcoming spring is going to be amazing as it is. At a glimpse, this is what's coming up:
- Ameeta's homecoming
- Ameeta's and Aunish's birthday
- My birthday
- Kunal's birthday
- Kevin Rudolf concert
- Smee's birthday
- Robin Thicke concert
- End of semester
And then we're into summer which includes:
- Hawaii
- Endless beach trips
- Smee's wedding
My goodness, I am so looking forward to the rest of this year. I feel so happy right now, it's indescribable. Spring always has the habit of bringing loveliness. :D
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Sister, Sister
“A sister is both your mirror - and your opposite.”
~Elizabeth Fishel
I never realized how much I don't show my appreciation for my sisters enough. Through thick and thin, they've been there for me as a guide and a friend. They've always shown me the way and they've always been there to help me when I need it. They put up with my personality and still manage to look fabulous doing it.
To my darling Ameeta: My biggest sister, I love you SO much. I know we tend to argue more than we need to, and I know I don't always show my appreciation for you, but please know that I am so grateful that you're in my life. You have been an amazing role-model in my life, one that I really enjoy looking up to. When you moved to Dubai, I was devastated. But now it just gives me motivation to do what I want to do without the restraints of anyone. You have done so much for me and I really hope I can repay you for it. Keep dreaming, keep aiming, and keep being the daredevil that you are. I can't wait for you to come home on the 3rd; I have so much to tell you and we have so much to do. I love you, please never doubt that for a second.
To my lovely Smeeta: I love you too, crazy girl. I can't even believe that you're getting married this August, but I really am happy that you found a great person to start a life with. You have also helped me entirely too much and I am grateful for this. I know I give you attitude way more than you deserve, but please know that at the end of each day, I am thankful you're my sister. You're such a beautiful person inside and out and I couldn't be more honored to be your little sister.
~Elizabeth Fishel
I never realized how much I don't show my appreciation for my sisters enough. Through thick and thin, they've been there for me as a guide and a friend. They've always shown me the way and they've always been there to help me when I need it. They put up with my personality and still manage to look fabulous doing it.
To my darling Ameeta: My biggest sister, I love you SO much. I know we tend to argue more than we need to, and I know I don't always show my appreciation for you, but please know that I am so grateful that you're in my life. You have been an amazing role-model in my life, one that I really enjoy looking up to. When you moved to Dubai, I was devastated. But now it just gives me motivation to do what I want to do without the restraints of anyone. You have done so much for me and I really hope I can repay you for it. Keep dreaming, keep aiming, and keep being the daredevil that you are. I can't wait for you to come home on the 3rd; I have so much to tell you and we have so much to do. I love you, please never doubt that for a second.
To my lovely Smeeta: I love you too, crazy girl. I can't even believe that you're getting married this August, but I really am happy that you found a great person to start a life with. You have also helped me entirely too much and I am grateful for this. I know I give you attitude way more than you deserve, but please know that at the end of each day, I am thankful you're my sister. You're such a beautiful person inside and out and I couldn't be more honored to be your little sister.
Venus And Mars
As promised, something insightful:
Cows In Art Class
good weather
is like
good women-
it doesn't always happen
and when it does
it doesn't
always last.
man is
more stable:
if he's bad
there's more chance
he'll stay that way,
or if he's good
he might hang
on,
but a woman
is changed
by
children
age
diet
conversation
sex
the moon
the absence or
presence of sun
or good times.
a woman must be nursed
into subsistence
by love
where a man can become
stronger
by being hated.
~Charles Bukowski
I don't think anyone could have explained the difference between men and women better than Bukowski did. Sure he indirectly refers to women as cows, but it was done so tastefully! Anyway, that's one of my favorite poems by one of my favorite poets. I could speak forever about it, but this is a blog and not an English course, so I will spare you the headache of poetry analysis. You're welcome. ;D
But the point of the poem was to demonstrate the difference between two opposite worlds. Today was an interesting day. Rather uneventful, but I had a long talk with my mother about our generations. How different we are, how her generation will probably never understand mine, how we're on completely different levels. She tried to tell me we were the downfall of society and that we will never last due to our reliance on technology. But I had to remind her that the generation prior to hers said the EXACT same thing. The Baby Boomers defied tradition and advanced technologically and look at them; they came out perfectly fine. I can't wait to see what our generation can do in the future. I also can't wait to see the disgusted faces of Boomers when society becomes even MORE insanely unorthodox than it is now. Call me cynical, but proving people wrong gives me a natural high. :D
I guess opposites really do attract. Men with women, protons with electrons, Boomers with contemporaries. The only difference is the latter attracts purely to attack each other, whereas the rest attract harmoniously, if that makes any sense.
My favorite thing ever is when my parents doubt me. No really, it is my favorite. It makes me want to work that much harder to show how wrong they are. I swear they think I'm dysfunctional, but little do they know what I have up my sleeve for my future. ;] Maybe it's reverse psychology. Maybe they're doing that on purpose so I become something in life instead of being content with feeble encouragement. Maybe...
HAHAHA, no way. My parents aren't THAT clever now. In the end, the joke's on them!
Devious optimism is so much fun. :D
Goodnight, world!
Cows In Art Class
good weather
is like
good women-
it doesn't always happen
and when it does
it doesn't
always last.
man is
more stable:
if he's bad
there's more chance
he'll stay that way,
or if he's good
he might hang
on,
but a woman
is changed
by
children
age
diet
conversation
sex
the moon
the absence or
presence of sun
or good times.
a woman must be nursed
into subsistence
by love
where a man can become
stronger
by being hated.
~Charles Bukowski
I don't think anyone could have explained the difference between men and women better than Bukowski did. Sure he indirectly refers to women as cows, but it was done so tastefully! Anyway, that's one of my favorite poems by one of my favorite poets. I could speak forever about it, but this is a blog and not an English course, so I will spare you the headache of poetry analysis. You're welcome. ;D
But the point of the poem was to demonstrate the difference between two opposite worlds. Today was an interesting day. Rather uneventful, but I had a long talk with my mother about our generations. How different we are, how her generation will probably never understand mine, how we're on completely different levels. She tried to tell me we were the downfall of society and that we will never last due to our reliance on technology. But I had to remind her that the generation prior to hers said the EXACT same thing. The Baby Boomers defied tradition and advanced technologically and look at them; they came out perfectly fine. I can't wait to see what our generation can do in the future. I also can't wait to see the disgusted faces of Boomers when society becomes even MORE insanely unorthodox than it is now. Call me cynical, but proving people wrong gives me a natural high. :D
I guess opposites really do attract. Men with women, protons with electrons, Boomers with contemporaries. The only difference is the latter attracts purely to attack each other, whereas the rest attract harmoniously, if that makes any sense.
My favorite thing ever is when my parents doubt me. No really, it is my favorite. It makes me want to work that much harder to show how wrong they are. I swear they think I'm dysfunctional, but little do they know what I have up my sleeve for my future. ;] Maybe it's reverse psychology. Maybe they're doing that on purpose so I become something in life instead of being content with feeble encouragement. Maybe...
HAHAHA, no way. My parents aren't THAT clever now. In the end, the joke's on them!
Devious optimism is so much fun. :D
Goodnight, world!
Friday, February 27, 2009
A Fresh Start
Hello! I decided to delete the old blog. I was reading my past entries about Maria and my sister and they were far too painful to visit over and over again, so I started anew. Plus I was blogging about nothing and it was rather pointless.
My posts will be a bit more meaningful now... but just a bit, hahaha.
Welcome to the Nikktionary. ;D
My posts will be a bit more meaningful now... but just a bit, hahaha.
Welcome to the Nikktionary. ;D
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