My So Called Life...

November

2008-11-11T17:41:32Z

I can't believe how fast this year has gone by. I think I have been getting this feeling every fall/winter since I started college. It feels like it was just the other day I was going through my student teaching and now this year is already ending. *Sigh*

It's always interesting to see how 5th graders think. They are so innocent yet so much more mature than when I was in 5th grade. hahaha... I hope all of my hakwon students grow up to be what they want to be and achieve to their fullest extent. Hopefully they won't let their lazy selves get to them because they are all very bright. :)

I really love Michael Buble's voice. It is so smooth. ^^ I really envy those with amazing voices or great dancing skills. I think most people that can sing well were born with the talent. I guess effort does take part but it seems that those that are really gifted just come with it naturally.

My day at anime expo

2008-07-05T06:14:22Z

I had fun at anime expo. It was interesting to see all of the people dressed up as various characters. I only wish I was more into anime, because it seemed like a foreign world to me. I got a cute bookmark and pin with a panda. I was also able to take a picture with the cat from shrek and a big brown thing. I forgot what it was called.

Summer Time

2008-07-02T02:25:38Z

Oh it has been too long since I have done my last entry. Almost 9-10 months! I wish I wrote more but I was so busy inbetween. There was my student teaching for four months, then work of course. This summer I am once again working at an academy (hakwon). It's interesting, and tiring at the same time but I am learning how to work with my kids and my schedule. I am on a job hunt as well... I have applied to two districts so far, and I am going to send out for another this week. Hopefully I will be able to have a job by the fall. If not, I will have to go the substitute route.

It is funny how as we get older we want to learn more. I feel as though when I was younger I wasted a lot of time doing random things (mostly rolling around). I can see this in many of my students at the hakwon and during my student teaching... I guess you really don't come to realize how important it is to learn... but I guess as adults we have the freedom to learn what we enjoy instead of what is being presented to us.

So I am determined to buy a mac. I want to get one so I can
a. organize myself with classroom stuff
b. make cool projects with the photo programs
c. have a faster computer
d. learn how to use a mac in case I will have one in my future classroom.

Are these good enough reasons? Whatever, I don't even get to go on vacation so I need to do something to make myself happy.

I guess before the summer ends I want to..
1. rearrange my room
2. paint my room
3. go to the Hollywood Bowl
4. learn how to use a mac
5. do some traveling within california (weekend trips!)
6. Learn to do some cool craft stuff (e.g. crochet, decorate a cake)...

What a week

2007-10-29T06:17:12Z

Oh what a week.

I should remember this week, as the week of fires. I cannot believe how many fires there were throughout Southern California. I'm so glad melon z is ok, but I pray for everyone throughout S. CA. that has been effected.

It's been quite a busy week, and it seems that this busy schedule will not go away for another 2 months (8 weeks to be exact). Yesterday I was able to go to a conference for teachers who teach Korean-Americans. It was quite interesting and enjoyable. I was able to learn a vast amount of history that was unknown to me. I learned how to play the jang-gu (well more like experience playing the instrument), I ate some good food, I got to meet Helie Lee (the author of "Still Life with Rice"), etc.... I can't way for next week's workshop to see what else KAFE is able to provide.

I am HOOKED on Japanese dramas. I finished Hana-Kimi last weekend, and I have started watching Hana Yori Dango (Boys before Flowers), and it makes me feel like a kid again. I know I should watch more sophisticated shows (bc both dramas are in the setting of HS), but the drama makes you feel so innocent again. It makes you feel vulnerable. I think both of the female leads are admirable characters. They are both full of courage, and fight for what they believe in. It makes me want to be that way. Tsukushi (the lead in Hana Yori Dango) says she is like a tough weed that keeps coming back even if everyone tries to rip her out and step on her. I'm sure the real version is more meaningful, but it made me think that people should really try to live that way. We need to live the life of a tough weed that will not give up and come back until we survive no matter who tries to ruin us.

Time flies when you are busy.

2007-10-13T05:05:33Z

I cannot believe how fast time goes by. It is already mid October, and we will be moving into Halloween, then Thanksgiving, then Christmas, and 2008 will start before we know it.
These days I have been quite busy with school. My weekly schedule includes 5 courses, subbing, and working at the after school academy. It's nice that my days are filled with things to do, but I'm starting to feel quite tired. I look forward to finishing this semester, and the upcoming holidays.

Highlight of my day:
HW: Ms. Hannah! I finished all my homework. Are you proud of me?
Me: Of course I am! Good job HW!
HW: YAY. (Gives me a hug and goes running to play again)

Kids can be so cute! I wish I have more days like this. :)

24

2007-09-05T21:42:42Z

I cannot believe how fast time flies. I'm not sure what to expect for this year, but so far it has been quite interesting.

Last last weekend I went down to SD with Vanessa. It was a lot of fun and a lot of eating. Next time I must restrain myself from eating so much! I think I gained 5 pounds just in my stomach, or at least it feels like it. It's always great hanging out w LN, Gpigs, and Joo. I hope we can all get together again soon. We ate Indian food, breakfast at wired, and Thai food. The girls pleasantly surprised me w cake at Joo's place. I received wonderful gifts as well. The gpigs got me a calla lily plant, a white board beautifully decorated, and a pouch thingy I could use in my future classroom. LN got me a beautiful traveling scrapbook with knome stickers, and Joo got be a beatles c.d. with my favorite movie "love actually." Thanks girls! I truly do appreciated it~~!

Last Tuesday (08/28), on my official birthday I went to the cheesecake factory with Sharon, Hanna, and Jess. That was a lot of fun too. I got to eat this pasta w meat sauce. It's too bad they don't have pesto sauce anymore. I received a beautiful Japanese tea cup set from Sharon. Thank you! Hanna took me out again on Friday for dinner at Outback Steakhouse and bought me a nice shirt from Anthropologie. I'm so glad there are stores for me to go shopping. I feel like some places carry clothes that are too young (i.e. juniors dept) or some that are too old (for ajjummas), so it was nice seeing there were clothes for people inbetween like me. But these places tend to be on the pricy side, so no shopping for me until I get a full time job and when these clothes are on sale!

Last Saturday night my house had a black out.... or so we thought... and the Electric Co. decided not to fix the problem until Monday afternoon! I know it is labor day weekend, but not having electricity for 3 days straight made me feel like I was living in the middle ages. Thank goodness my parents have a store w AC. But all the food that we had to throw out was really sad, so I'm thinking we have to make a claim.

I started school yesterday and I'm afraid for the semester. I need to do tons of observations and field work... :( *sigh* Hopefully I will survive! The parking at CSULB really sucks! Especially if you want to find something in the morning.... next time I am going to leave 2 hours earlier than the actual time~~ So this is my updated life.

My Life...

2007-08-11T05:58:29Z

So the past few weeks, I have been quite busy with work. I feel like my life is the same every single day in terms of what I do, but it does vary because of my kids. Everyday is quite interesting, depressing, or funny...

Description of some kids:

JJ: He is this kid that just came from Korea 2 months ago, and what a prankster he is. He is 7 years old, and he'll do ANYTHING to get out of class. I could tell he is not really bad, but he hates studying... especially English. I can understand this but he can drive me nuts, because my job is to make sure he is at least trying.

AY: I've had this kid for a while, but I always end up feeling very frustrated or just heart broken on what to do with him. He cannot sit still, but he is smart. Just like JJ he doesn't want to do his work. What worries me most is that he is so into violence and loves to talk about guns and killing. I'm not really sure what to do to help him. Hopefully he'll get over this violent stage.

JW: So this kid I tutor one-on-one, and he is also a kid that just came from Korea. He's only here for a month, but he can definitely drive you nuts. HE's rude and thinks it's hilarious to be mean. I don't know if this is the nature of kids from Korea? Maybe it's a cultural difference to joke around w the teacher?

Conversations with some kids:

The other day there was some time left over, so I told some kids to write what they would do with $1000. JJ decides he wants to write about the $100 he has. I tell him he could write it in Korean.

JJ's Entry: I will never give Ms. Hannah my $100 EVER!!
My Response: I Don't expect you too. (In my head I want to add "You Little PUNK! Did I ever ask you for money?)

NOW. JW is extremely mean. His main thing is to make fun of me.
JW: "Ms. Hannah you look like a fat old lady. How many pounds are you? hahahaha...."
ME: that's not nice. That is a very rude thing to say. You should think of what the other person thinks.
JW: hahaha... ok... then you are a miss? hehehehe...
ME: IN my head I am thinking. You stupid little kid!

I cannot believe how shocked I was. I know I'm not skinny or even fit... but I never imagined the kids to say things so bluntly. and he called me an azzuma! :(

Good News: I only have one week left with him! mwahahaha.

Tomorrow I am taking the RICA. Hopefullly I will pass, and there will be no more worries.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

2007-07-25T06:13:33Z

I have just finished "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." I can't believe the Harry Potter series is ending. :( It has followed me from High School all the way up to now, and I must say how much I have loved the books and all of the characters within the book. I don't want to spoil anything for anybody, so I will just say that I enjoyed the last book, and it really explained a lot of things. So if you haven't got the book yet, make sure to get it and read it! I can't wait for the last two movies to come out too...

I was looking at the Leaky Cauldron (Harry Potter Fan Website), and it mentioned JK Rowling is planning to do a Hogwarts/Harry Potter Encycopledia on everyone that has survived. I really can't wait to read this, but I hear she is not planning to start anytime soon because she would like to get some rest. If you would like more details, you can click on this link! BUT DO NOT GO IN because it may SPOIL what happens in the final book!! So go in only after you have finished the book!

http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2007/7/24/big-news-name-of-character-given-reprieve-stated-by-jo-says-she-will-write-hogwarts-encyclopedia

It really does feel weird that this book has ended. I feel like the series was a part of my life, and I won't have more to look forward to. But I am glad she is writing this Hogwarts Encyclopedia for all of the HP lovers out there. ^^

Summer is here... Busy Busy Busy

2007-06-27T07:09:01Z

Sometimes I think it's nice that time flies so quickly, but it is also a scary thought on how old I am, and how old I feel. I guess the best thing to do is to enjoy it... breath it... live it...

I took the Korean BCLAD exam (so I can become a bi-lingual teacher). I'm not sure how well I did... but I'm not stressing if I didn't pass because I'm a native born Californian. So whatever. It was interesting, but the speaking part was quite difficult. I think because I had to think of something quickly.

After the BCLAD exam, I went to Michelle and Diane's B-day party in Long Beach. It was a lot of fun. We started out at Wasabi in downtown LB then went to V2o nightclub. It was interesting. The music was great and I had a lot of fun dancing. :)

Summer school is killing me. Well not killing me. I'm doing fine in the classes... but being responsible for so much work in such little time is a bit stressful. I think I'll be happy once it's over! Then it's on for jury duty... but I am looking forward to leisure reading, watching more tv~, exploring places I haven't gone, etc...

Looking forward to: The sound of music sing-a-long at the Hollywood Bowl this Saturday!

Finished with Finals

2007-05-26T17:44:01Z

I finished my first semester at Long Beach. In one year I will be getting my credential and hopefully start as an elementary school teacher. I am excited and scared at the same time. After subbing at the schools I see how good some classes are and how out of control others are. I think it is really important to put some standards in for kids so they know how to behave when other teachers come in. :) I hope I can be a good teacher.

There are so many things I want to buy, but it's so hard to sit down and buy it. I really want to get a digital camera, but I'm not sure if I should just by the Canon SD800 or wait for SD850. I've been looking into getting one for the past year... but I keep changing my mind. I guess I should just stick to something and get it. This summer I want to start a picture blog so I better buy the camera! I also want a new laptop. I would like to get an apple mac book... but I dont know if I will be able to use it like I use my PC. There isn't anything too bad with my laptop other than it can be slow at times... I guess I could wait a year after I get my job to see if I really want it then.

The past couple weeks have been hectic. Trying to get all my papers done, having my observations completed, and studying for a final... but I must admit it is nothing like UCSD. I mean, the work is tedious but it's not too difficult. In SD I remember having to study for a week or two weeks for some tests... but maybe that's bc I slacked off w my readings. :P

I also started Grey's Anatomy! I must say this show is addicting~~ I can't wait to watch the second season and the third season. I hope they will have the 3rd season on dvd this summer so I can start watching it on tv in the fall. :) I would also like to watch some Korean dramas... but there aren't any that truly interest me. I think I want to watch "Jun ae jun jaeng" because it has Park Shin Yang (the main lead in Lovers in Paris), Park Jin Hee, and Kim Jung Hwa (one of the girls from nonstop 2-3).

April Story

2007-04-05T04:24:06Z

It's April. April 2007. 10 years ago I was in the 8th grade wondering where and what I would be doing 10 years from now... and here I am at the ripe age of 23 thinking... how fast time flies. I have graduated from college, worked in a company for a year, and back to school learning again...

I look at the kids I work with at the academy and I wonder what they will be like in 10 years. Where will they be and what will they be doing? Will I help in shaping who they become in the future. A part of me wishes I could change them for the better and the other part of me is afraid that I won't help them to become better people in the future. I am slowly learning about who they are and what they like. I think the most important thing is keeping your cool even when they act all crazy... at times that can be the most difficult thing... but I am the adult and they are the child.

Life is so weird... It does feel like spring... and I look back on the past 23 April's of my life. I dont remember the first half, but I think there was always this feeling of anxiousness. Getting ready for the summer, and anticipating the school year to end. In college it was the beginning of a new quarter, wearing spring clothes, and wondering what the next school year would be like. *SIGH* If I could freeze time I would probably go back to my college years... but I do look forward to the future. I guess you can't try to live in the past but look forward to the future.

Life is Beautiful...

2007-03-28T07:10:32Z

I had a fun weekend! I started off on Friday with swing dancing lessons and an actual dance after the class. It was fun, but I'm so bad at movements! Maybe someday I will be decent enough to dance in front of a crowd... hahaha...

On Saturday I met my SD roomies in Dana Point. What a beautiful spot this is. We had lunch at a French restaurant called Gemel's. I had a chicken pasta which was quite delicious! Then we headed to do some whale watching which was quite fun! It's amazing how beautiful mother nature is.... I was so bummed because I thought I missed the first dolphin that popped up, but within about 5-10 minutes hundreds of dolphins were jumping in and out of the water... I think we were in the midst of some dolphins traveling in a pod (or school). Afterwards, we tried to have tea at the Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel... but that didn't work out to well because they asked for reservations. But it was great exploring the hotel anyways... Then we exchanged gifts and had fun just chatting in the car about random subjects. I love talking to my girls because we can discuss anything~~

Then this week began... and I think I caught a cold because my throat hurts and my nose is runny! :( I have 1 quiz and 1 midterm due.... which is not so great... but I look forward to getting some rest next week because it's my spring break.

I have added pictures from my day at the beach!

It's Spring Time...

2007-03-14T18:31:22Z

It's March! I cannot believe how fast the time flies. I'm enjoying school and work and life. ^^ Lets see two weeks ago I watched wicked and it was wonderful! I didn't like bobbing my head back and forth because of the tall man in front of me... but other than that it was great. I think everyone should go and watch it... it was a wonderful performance. I wouldn't mind watching it again if I had more $$

I also went snowboarding last weekend. I haven't gone in 5 years, so you could imagine how bad I was... I was pretty sore for 2 days after that... but it was still fun. Maybe I can get better someday and buy my own snowboard stuff. Thanks for taking me Hanna!

Today I have a presentation for a class... so I'm kind of nervous... but whatevers. Tomorrow I have a 6 page paper due...I'm almost finished, but I still need to review and make sure it makes sense. I'm looking forward to meeting my SD girls this weekend! I can't wait to play @ Newport Beach! Happy Birthday TO GPIGS and Melon Z!

Oh~ What a day~~

2007-02-28T05:59:02Z

I love children. I love children.... But what if you think that child has ADHD and cannot control his nasty behavior? I must still love him. AHHHHHHHHH.

I have a student in my class, and I'm positive he has ADHD. I want to help him, but I'm not sure how. He's a smart kid... only if he could use it for the right things. *SIGH*

On another note: I'm looking forward to WICKED! I can't wait to watch it this Saturday! Woohoot!

Happy Valentine's Day

2007-02-15T05:48:23Z

I want to share my love with everyone... No... I don't have a lover, but I do have many people I love. ^^

My Roommates: Goodness... We have been through so much together. 4 years of college, long talks, adventures throughout SD, Harry Potter, Christmas Parties, Birthday parties, Computer Problems, Movies, Korean Dramas, MMW, ERC, UCSD, and the list goes on and on... I'm so glad I was able to spend it with the people I roomed with. Y'all have a special place in my heart, and I will always love you like my sisters. Thanks for all the good times, the silliness, and just being there to listen. Fly to the sky power MelonZ!

My friends: I'm thankful for everyone that came in my life. I'm so glad I have y'all in my life. Even though you may not know it, you have influenced me in some way to become a better person. I have learned to be more open, to let my heart out, to be more patient...... Thank you for that... and thank you for always being there....

My family: I'm thankful for these people. My mother, father, and Jessica. My parents have unconditionally loved me... and it's so great knowing that no matter what they will always be on my side... I know I don't say this enough but I'm so glad you were born Jess... I think I would have been very lonely without you in my life.

Dont Be Sad.....

2007-02-10T05:55:27Z

What is up with all of these deaths going on lately? I'm sorry to be starting my entry on such a morbid note... but I've been hearing of deaths left and right. Rest in peace to Yoon-Hee (A Korean singer/actress), to Jung Da Bin (actress of the cat on the rooftop)who just died today/yesterday I guess, and to Anna Nicole Smith. I'm not a really big fan of Smith... and I didn't really know who Yoon-Hee was... but the death of Jung Da Bin has shocked me quite a bit. She was so cute... and I remember watching her in the non-stop days. I think that committing suicide is a VERY SELFISH act. I understand you being depressed and sad, but you must think of all those you leave behind. Your family for one, your friends, and anyone else that loves you. So this has got me sad. Not only because I was a fan of Jung Da Bin but because I feel like her life was so precious and she just gave it away. Think of all those who are sick and have no choice... because they don't have any time left.

Ok... I'm sorry for this but I had a strong feeling about this and I had to state it.

So I finished my 2nd week of school... and I must say this is a bigger load than I expected, and I have a lot of studying to do, but I enjoy it. I really enjoy all of my professors. I am loving the experience/observation I got to do today, and I can't wait to see more.... I was also pleasantly surprised by meeting an old friend from my middle/high school days. It's funny how a person's relationship is... I think there is such a thing as fate (oonmyung), and that certain people are just put into your life for a reason. I don't know what lies ahead, but I plan on marching forward with a bright outlook/hopes. Thanks God for all that you have blessed me with. I hope/pray that I can always do the right thing... and always have a big and open heart to help others with.

It's good to be Busy~

2007-02-03T01:07:17Z

I am now finished with my first week of classes. Well... it wasn't really a week because I only go to school 2 days a week... but the hours are long... on Wednesday I have class from 4-7, and on Thursdays I have class from 12:30 to 8 pm. After going to these courses, I'm already a bit nervous on all the projects and reading I must do. But at the same time I am excited to learn something new... I've come to the realization of how busy teachers and how much they have to prepare... Although this scares me a tad, I am excited to be planning and teaching...

I also went to an interview for a job today. I hope that it will turn out well... It's basically a hakwon type of place where you watch kids from k-8 and help them w their homework and sometimes do one on one tutoring. I'm hoping that this will work out because I would like to make some extra cash. ^^ *SIGH* So this is my exciting new life... It's def. different from the past year... but it makes me excited... I'm just gonna do things one at a time and try not to stress too much.

Nervous

2007-01-27T17:38:36Z

School has not even started yet, and I'm already feeling a bit nervous. So I have decided I want to do the Korean BCLAD, but hopefully my Korean is good enough to pass the exam. I'm planning to see the advisor at CSULB on Monday to see what she says. I know I should break my fears and just move on. Why is it that I get so nervous and scared about everything? BLEH! So wish me luck! I hope I can do this...

I need to find a job~~ I'm broke, I need money, and I need more experiences working with children. So if you know of any hakwon's (tutoring places) please let me know. So these are the things filling my brain lately...

My goal is to go on holiday sometime this year.... and I mean a trip by holiday. I've been resting, for the past 2-3 months, and I'm kind of sad I didn't do anything more meaningful with my time. The only thing I've gained is weight, and that's not what I want!!!! :( So I'm thinking of joining a gym, but will I go or will I waste money? *SIGH* so many decisions to make.

Teaching... Excited, Nervous, and Scared.

2007-01-21T08:47:30Z

I talked to E. Teacher today. She was really nice and sweet in telling me all the details about teaching... and it has got me all excited and scared at the same time. While speaking with her I came to realize what a big responsibility teaching is. It's not just teaching the child but also becoming somewhat of a parent as well. I mean I knew teaching was a lot more than just teaching... which was one of the qualities that attracted me to it as a profession. But at the same time... just listening to her experience as an elementary school teacher has me a bit afraid. But I want to conquer those fears and try it out... I feel that teaching is just one of those jobs that is rewarding to yourself... although there is a lot of hard work and effort that you must input into this job, it seems as though the reward is enough? So it was great talking to her, and getting more info. I guess I have made more goals as well... I think after I get my credential and job, I would like to apply for a Masters in Education as well... Sort of go for the whole thing after I have most of it figured out.

Yesterday, I met up with Hanna and Diane. It was great seeing the girls and seeing what they were up to. It's great to hear all of the plans and goals everyone has set. I hope that I can hang out w more of my friends soon. :)

On another note, I am a bit sad because my old co-worker is going back to Korea. I will dearly miss her. For one whole year, I saw her everyday, and we were able to grow close. I hope that she enjoys her life there.

Expectations

2007-01-11T00:53:10Z

I wonder how expectations come about? Why do we have expectations and standards for people... and get disappointed when people don't follow them... or give people a hard time about it if they don't follow it?
My cousin got married yesterday, and the thing I got asked the most was are you seeing anyone? Do you plan on getting married? Uhmm... Hello! I'm only 23. I don't plan on getting married for at least the next 5 years... and that's only IF I find that someone special soon. I guess I find myself getting annoyed at these questions... Like its expected that I have to get married soon... I mean I know it would be great if I found that someone special and got married... but I guess the thought of having to spend the rest of my life with someone scares me. Maybe it would be different if I had that person in mind... but even that scares me.
That wasn't the only thing that got to me though. It wasn't necessarily all the b.s. about when are you gonna get married, but the way I do it to other people too. Like why does this person act this way? and how come they don't act like they should. I guess we have to social norms for people, but wouldn't it be great if we could just do whatever we wanted and people would just be happy for you? But then, at the same time... If those expectations weren't there a lot of people would end up getting hurt... and sort of left out there... I wonder if people follow laws because they don't want to get arrested or face any other consequences? or is it because we believe in these standards that we make these laws? Not necessarily just Laws but all social standards in general?

babiediva @ 2006-12-21T10:03:00

2006-12-21T18:04:07Z

I guess I do this in almost every single entry... But time sure does fly by. I feel like 2006 just started, and it's already coming to an end. Soon it will be the year 2007, and I will be another year older. This year is supposedly special because it is the year of the golden pig (which only comes every 600 years). Exciting... I hope I will have some of that luck because I was born in the year of the pig 24 yrs ago. Woohoo.

I haven't done this in a while, but I want to recollect my past year... I really can't remember too much...

1. My grandmother passing away, and having her funeral in January. I was really sad to see her go, but a part of me felt like she finally was in a place with peace... where she didn't have to suffer anymore.
2. Working... It was great. I think I went through a lot, and I've learned a lot. I hope I can take some of the info. I learned and use it in the future.
3. Hanging out with my girlfriends. I think I began to realize how important friendships were after I started talking to people. There is something really special about sharing information with people. You learn about life and what's going on in the world. From the smallest things like makeup to the bigger things like politics.... It's important for people to have that social interaction. I want to say THANK YOU to all of my friends... for just being there and being an important part of my life.
4. Making a decision to become a teacher. I hope I can become a good teacher. I hope I can really influence my students, and I hope that I can have meaning in my life. I think that was the biggest deciding factor for me. I want to do something where I am making a difference.
5. Jeanie. I remember Jeanie coming to my house for the first time when I was in the 4th grade. My sister and I were so excited to get her. When I look in the backyard, or when I say/hear the name Jeanie a part of my heart hurts. I miss her so much. I know no dog will ever replace her...
6. My sister going off to college. It has only been one quarter with her off in college, but so much has happened... and I know more exciting and fun things will happen for her in the future. Jess.... Just remember Im always here for you.
7. Las Vegas.... Wow what a trip. I definitely have not done something like this in a while, and it was great. I think being with my friends, and just having an awesome time was quite memorable. I hope I can do it again.

That is for the memories... but there is one thing that has been on my mind a lot these days. It is a few people who are sick around me. I pray that they will get better soon, and I also pray that everyone else will stay healthy. These days I have come to the realization that it is one moment and you can lose everything. Money you can always earn later... but health is not so easy. So please take care of your health!

Stupid People

2006-12-09T07:09:54Z

So, I went and did errands for my parents today... Then I went back to their store to help them out for a bit... So this is where the stupid person story begins.

Customer 1 walks in and gets some sort of beer and puts in on the counter.

My mum: $2.05 please. Oh wait. How old are you?
Customer: 22 years old.
Mum: Could I see your ID please?
Customer: I don't have it.
Mum: Im sorry. I can't sell you alcohol with out your i.d.

Ok... so the kid walks out of the store. He doesn't seem angry or anything... A few minutes later his mother walks in the store with him..

Customer #2: Did you ask my son for his ID?
Mum: Yes.
Customer #2: Why do you need his ID? Why do I have to get out of the car so he can get some alcohol?
Mum: Well, it is under CA state law to check ID. IF your under 30, and you look young it's my duty to check your ID.
Customer #2: What the He** Why don't you just sell him the darn beer. Why don't you contact the police then, because I'm gonna give my son the alcohol anyways.

Then she walks out of the store all upset...

In my head: OK YOU FREAKIN RETARD. She's just following the rules/law that the state made up... Of course she wants to sell more... it's a business... and wouldn't you want people to be carded... Just because your lazy, and your son is so lazy he doesn't carry around a proper ID stating his age is not my problem. ALSO if you want to give him alcohol, do it in the privacy of your home...

I dont know how my parents deal w all these retarded people all day long. I guess it's like that for everyone who works in some sort of service related business. So that was my exciting story/moment of the day.

I want to watch MY GIRL again. It was so cute and funny. BLEH. Well, I guess I'll have to wait until I make some $$ to rent videos. :(

It's December!

2006-12-07T16:41:45Z

Can you believe it's already December? Up until last week, it still felt like summer, then suddenly winter hit... and it's freezing! For some reason, it really doesn't feel so christmas-y this year... It hit me more when I went to The Grove to celebrate Ms. Hanna's Birthday that it felt like Christmas. I mean it's still exciting... but I guess every year a part of that excitement you get as a child disappears. *SIGH*

I just finished reading "The five people you meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom... and I really enjoyed it. I think everyone should read it... I guess it gives you a sense of feeling that your life really does have meaning... even if you don't think it does.

Black Friday

2006-11-25T05:17:36Z

Wow... the day after Thanksgiving is CRAZY!! I cannot believe so many people get up so early for all of the shopping on Friday morning. Today, was my first black friday experience at Circuit City... and it wasn't bad. I got up at 2:45 in the morning to get to circuit city, to already find a huge line in front of me. Afterwords I shifted through to look for my flash card only to be told it was on the other side... After getting there, I was sad to find out that there was NONE left! :( Oh well... But I ended up get 3 SD cards (1 for me, 1 for my sister, and 1 for travel), a laptop (for my sister), a couple dvd's, a printer and wireless router (that came free w the notebook)! So I think we did pretty well. :) It was so sad bc the laptop line took 5 hours to get through because the phonelines went dead.... but I'm just glad my sis got her laptop... bc there were people waiting behind us who didn't even get that. It was also interesting meeting the people around us in the line who waited through. Then I came back and had some leftovers and went to bed.... What a bad cycle... I think I have to start working out or I'm gonna start to bloat and then eventually blow up!

I also feel myself becoming more of a shopaholic these days. I'm so tempted to buy a mac mini, and I want to get a new digi camera~.......... BOO!!

I just finished "The Undomestic Goddess" by Sophie Kinsella, and it was a pretty funny book. I think she is one of my favorite fun read authors. Reading her books is like reading a comic book, its just so funny to go through.... Although, I'm not really sure how realistic her book was. But it also made me think about how important it is to be happy with what you do, and actually LIVE life.

I also watched the movie Crash recently. It was definitely a moving movie. It made me think of all the interactions around me, and how important it is to treat people kindly... and how you MUST get over your anger, or it just grows and spreads.... I think this is one of the few movies that actually had me thinking lately.

babiediva @ 2006-11-11T14:18:00

2006-11-11T21:18:50Z

Just finished the last episode of SATC! It was a nice ending... I am definitely going to miss watching new episodes... Although it's just a TV series, it got me thinking a lot about life, friendships, and love. I loved how it was set in New York, I loved how honest and funny it was, I loved all of the characters, .... Im going to miss you SATC....

The last couple episodes were set during winter time in New York... and now I wish I could go.... I want to wear the cute coats and shoes.... and roam around the city. Although it was dirty in some parts, there is something so romantic and exciting about the city. I guess it is how you make it to be wherever you are. So new goal: Do something fun/exciting everyday.... I don't think it has to be all crazy, but just an activity I enjoy... but I guess it's a lot easier just to settle and do nothing all day... Although sometimes you need a day to do nothing too.

I cannot believe it is already November... Soon it will be December... time for christmas~ I love the holidays... ^^ Bleh.... Hopefully I shall update soon.