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Prayer

2010-05-12T07:16:00.000-07:00

I've been taught that when you hear a "voice" whispering, or merely have a thought run through your head, it may be your Angel giving you some advice. Today, I suddenly had a strong urge to post this prayer as an entry on my blog. This Novena has helped me countless of times before and has answered many of my prayers. However, I have failed to pass it along and to share it as a thanks to St. Jude. So, as a thanks for past, present and future blessings here is the Novena. I hope it will help someone else out as it has helped me. Actually, I know it will =)

Novena To
St. Jude

Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of difficult cases, of things almost despaired of, Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone.
Intercede with God for me that He bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly -
(make your request here)
- and that I may praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor granted me by God and to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you.
Amen

PRAYER

May the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, and loved in all the tabernacles until the end of time. Amen.

May the most Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised and glorified now and forever. Amen

St. Jude pray for us and hear our prayers. Amen.

Blessed be the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Blessed be the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Blessed be St. Jude Thaddeus, in all the world and for all Eternity.
(say this prayer, followed by the Our Father and the Hail Mary)

asdjfhlsd;afsda

2010-04-14T13:22:00.000-07:00

AHHH another one! <3<3<3

More cute overload

2010-04-14T13:20:00.001-07:00

CORGIS!!!!

LOL

2010-04-14T12:27:00.001-07:00

Found this picture on a random site. HAHAHA

Hmm

2010-04-13T07:41:00.001-07:00

Maybe God is testing to me to see how patient I can be. For the past 2 weeks it just seems like little things are piling up on me.

Ugly but yet practical?

2010-04-12T11:59:00.000-07:00

So as you know I'm a "runner" or something...haha...i mean i run 5ks and I run for fun, but i'm not like a hardcore marathon junkie (though i wish i were). So, I came across these shoes on a website. Supposedly they're supposed to help with shin splints and will even propel the person forward. They're really ugly but it seems like a cool concept.

$100 for these...yay or nay?

Food for thought

2010-04-10T19:03:00.001-07:00

My coworkers and I were having a discussion regarding society's unrealistic expectations and unreasonable value on a person's exterior "beauty." Men and women alike are pressured to fit an idealistic mold of what they should look like. Yet, who decided what idealistic is? Why do we have to conform? It's stupid really. Why can't we all dress how we like, eat however much we want if it makes us happy? Why does everyday have to be a fashion show or a beauty pageant? Why are people afraid of constantly being judged? Only God has the right to judment and he obviously loves all His children.

My coworker then said something so cute, "love isn't all about exterior looks, it's much deeper." I agree. Though physical attraction initially draws people in, love is based on deeper connections. In fact, quoting the movie She's Out of My League, "if someone really loves you, you'll always be a ten to them."

So why this entry? No reason really. I just heard something today that got thinking. I really need to push insecurities of mine away. I have people who care for me, a boyfriend who loves me dearly. Why do I get insecure?

Though I may not be a double zero anymore, I'm the happiest I've been ever. I'm even happier than I was in my size zero jeans. So screw insecurities. I'm happy and blessed. That's the important thing.

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Love him

2010-04-08T11:27:00.000-07:00

This was enough to erase all the bad things that happened today. Rus just IMed me and told me this song reminds him of me. <3

Pollen sucks

2010-04-06T10:14:00.001-07:00

This picture does not do the massive amount of pollen justice. Trust me, it's worse in peson.

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Ewww

2010-04-06T07:54:00.000-07:00

Who would eat this?! 2 slabs of fried chicken, bacon and cheese???!!!

Yup

2010-04-05T11:19:00.000-07:00

30 things before 30

2010-04-05T10:39:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I'm almost 30 years old. I mean I have a few years before i join the dreaded 30 and up club and all, but I can't believe I've come to the point where I'm passed my mid-20's. I know age isn't anything but a number, but to be honest with you, aging seems bittersweet. Sure you are accumulating a lifetime of great memories, skills and loved ones, but at the same time you are growing farther and farther away from a life of childhood bliss. I look back at my childhood and grow somewhat sad, remembering little details that I didn't know would mean so much to me now. I miss lying in my bedroom in San Diego with the windows open, listening to the sound of my dad mowing the lawn and smelling my mom cooking my favorite food downstairs. I miss building a pretend carnival around the house, complete with games and fake rides, and playing with my sister for hours.

Sure I am so blessed with my young adult life, but there are things from your childhood that you'll never experience again.

That being said, I have made a goal to accomplish 30 things before I turn 30. My life, thanks to the grace of God, has been awesome thus far and I want to be able to experience more before it's time to buckle down and become reallllly adult (i.e. become a mother, etc etc).

I've accomplished a few things already on a list that I had compiled 2 years ago, as well as revise that list. Some of those things just aren't that important to me anymore. So here's to hoping that I knockout the 15 or more things I want to do within the next 3 years ;)

April Fools

2010-04-05T09:23:00.000-07:00

Too good to be true

I would have been so mad if I saw this and later found out it wasn't true. I need my In-N-Out fix!

mmhmmm

2010-04-02T06:57:00.000-07:00

Oldie but a goodie

HAHA

2010-03-31T11:13:00.001-07:00

This made me giggle.

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

The List

2010-03-29T14:02:00.001-07:00

Though I've decided not to divulge much info about my personal life any more, I've been itching to write a somewhat "mushy" post. However, for the sake of privacy and what not, I won't be sharing too much, but dear readers I'll share just enough =)

Do you remember that book I wrote about in a past entry, The Secret? This book basically sums up the power of the Law of Attraction. In short, you attract things based upon your attitude and beliefs- like attracts like, negative attracts negative.

Well, there's a version of this law of attraction book that is directed towards relationships and love lives. Being the bookworm that I am, I decided to skim through it and see what I could learn that may benefit me. I, of course at this time, was single and just over the whole dating thing, but figured that reading a fun book wouldn't hurt.

Well, the book stated that you should write a list of things you want in your partner. You have to be as specific as possible (yes, that means you even have to write "single" "straight" etc),and the characteristics could be as random as possible. The book states that no matter how random the list is, someone who is perfect for you does exist somewhere and WILL have these characteristics. So, I decided to do it and came up with a list of maybe 15 or 20 qualities. I kinda tucked that list away and just shrugged it off. I was too busy with school and everything anyways.

Well, as the story goes, a little while later I met Rus. And what do you know, he posseses EVERYTHING on my list. No joke, no exaggeration. EVERYTHING. You can see the list if you want. I still have it. All I know is, I feel really lucky to have someone like him. He makes me happy and I feel safe with him. Interestingly, he's sooo much like me it weird but rather nice.

Anyways, that's about as much as I'll delve into our relationship. I mean I may post things here and there about random things like stuff we do, trips we take, etc. But I rather keep our private life, private.

Either way, who woulda thought I'd find a Bboy, surfer, skater, DJ who can draw right? How random ;)

I eat the brains

2010-03-27T13:00:00.001-07:00

For all those who didn't see my Halloween costume from last year. Rus and I were zombies Muahaha

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Aloha

2010-03-26T10:28:00.001-07:00

Yes I made the drive from work all the way to aloha BBQ lol

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Paranormal

2010-03-25T14:12:00.000-07:00

Ever since I was around 8 or so, I've always had this profound fascination with the paranormal. Whereas other children would often turn away from any such ghost stories, I relished them. I bought and checked out books, I watched all the tv shows and movies- I wasn't obsessed, but I was close. I'm not saying that I didn't have my moments where I would regret reading/watching a certain thing. Nightmares did not elude me. However, there's something so captivating about the "unknown" that even as a child I appreciated. I of course have taken this interest with me to this day.

Though the next few entries would be fitting for sayyyy, Halloween, I've decided to share them with you now. So readers beware, the next few entries will be about my encounters wtiht he paranormal. Believer or not, you're welcome to read =)

The Trap

2010-03-24T06:25:00.001-07:00

An adult version of the claw machine. $3 to try your luck at scoring a lobster.

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The stash

2010-03-22T12:14:00.001-07:00

Yeah I know ur jelly of my work stash lol jk

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Bye George

2010-03-22T11:17:00.000-07:00

George moved yesterday...I miss him already

Testing

2010-03-22T11:10:00.001-07:00

Just testing out this blogger app I just downloaded onto my iPhone. check out this yummy fish taco medley rus got yesterday

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Rocky

2010-03-17T13:39:00.001-07:00

Our next door neighbor owns a Corgi named George (not him in the pic btw). He is the cutest, sweetest and nicest dog in the world! He always seems to be smiling when he sees us; and always seems ready to say hello when we get home. I am upset at my neighbors, however, for keeping him outside ALL THE TIME. Yes, he does have a little doggie house, but oviously he's not comfortable staying in it as we always see him balled up in the corner of the neighbor's home. Sun, rain, and snow- George is always there. It makes me sad. What makes me sadder is the fact that our neighbors are moving. It feels like I'm about to say goodbye to a good friend =( Hopefully they'll move somewhere warm, so that George doesnt have to suffer through the cold winter months.

Anyways, I've been wanting a dog for a long period of time. Of course my mom who is a germaphobe, is less than excited about the idea. Thus, I cannot get one right now, but rest assured, as soon as i move out I am buying a dog. I've even been trying to talk rus into keeping it at his house for me, but yeah that was a no go HAHA.

Perhaps to fill the George void, I am leaning towards getting a corgi. If the corgi is even a pinky of how sweet George was, I'll be happy. So I was going through potential names for the corgi. "Doug" from the character in Up? "Azumi" after the japanese assassin in the movies? "Porkchop" after the Nickelodeon cartoon? Finally I decided on naming my future corgi Rocky. And noooo not after Sylvester Stallone or anything. I just think it's a cute name ;)

Image from dailypuppy.com

Woorrkk

2010-03-16T17:27:00.001-07:00

Just got back from the gym and can I say, I am so relieved to have a healthy place that can be an outlet to my stress. Work's pretty easy, but when projects and tasks come up- watch out!

I really love my new job. Again it's in the advertising business, but this time i work in the Media department. I am now a bonafide media mogul...haha jk. Though I adore my job, the one thing I'm really not used to is the dress code- business casual *dun dun dunnnn!*

See, I grew up in southern California. Amidst the palm trees, beach, and year round warm weather, is a laid back attitude that all San Diego kids were raised with. Thus grew my love for all beachwear including flip flops, shorts, skirts, tanks and halters in the summer; and hoodies, jeans, tshirts and sneakers in the socal winter. I mean we did follow trends and as teenage girls, my high school friends and I found ourselves in miniskirts, dresses and high heels. However, I always found my way back to the comfort of socal casual.

Luckily, my past jobs all offered a casual dress code. Retail and clinical work during college and different advertising agencies after graduation- all allowed me to come into work donning flip flops and jeans. I LOVED it. But alas,now as I embark on my new venture I am met with a business casual dress code. No longer am i allowed to wear my favorite urban outfitters t-shirt. No longer am I allowed to wear my Volcom flip flops with my Roxy hoodie.

Now, I know most employers advocate the slogan "dress for success" but I believe that comfort as well as self-expression will allow you excel in all your work related endeavors.

I really can't complain though. Despite the new guidelines that influence my morning closet rampage, my work's main guideline is no jeans and t-shirts. Though obviously this comes as a blow to the San Diego girl in me, it also means that I don't have to wear stuffy slacks and button up blouses. I mean I do sometimes, but I rather not be forced to wear them on a daily basis. So jeans and flip flops are now turned into dresses, tunics, leggings and boots, flats, and sandals. I mean obviously I didn't have to go shopping too much. All these things are in fashion, and i've been rocking them to go to parties, clubbing and hanging out anyways. However, I know i'll miss my flip flops come summer when I go directly from work to the beach to surf.

Blog whaaa?

2010-03-15T06:32:00.000-07:00

So I was reading old entries of this blog with Rus last night, and I realized that I miss blogging. I am in the process of creating a new blog on a different server, but that blog will be mostly dedicated to my artwork. So, to appease my craving to write once again, I decided to start writing entries in this blog more often. It's kind of fun to look back at past entries years later, so I figured why no add more entries that I can reference in the future?

So you may wonder why I haven't blogged that much recently. In all honesty, I just wasn't signed online as much. I had gone back to school for Graphic Arts last year, and the time I had spent on a computer was purely dedicated to designing and school projects. I also was occupied with outdoor hobbies, and was not spending as much time indoors. But now with this new job and ample opportunity to blog, I figured why not jump back on the old horse?

Soo...where do i begin.

iPhone Mishap
So as I had mentioned above, I was not readily signed online. Though I did check email and Facebook often, I did so with the convenience of my iphone. I was attached to that thing. Not to sound like I'm advertising the iphone or anything (though I am an avid Apple/Mac user), but that phone had everything! Games, email, all these applications. The ease and convenience of having an iphone resulted in me always having it in my hand, pocket, or purse. But alas it was taken away from me. Why?

The weekend before this past one, I had decided to go to the park with my friend, Jen. Though I had already worked out in the gym, I had figured I'd go longboarding beside her while she ran. It had finally started to get warm and also it was a great opportunity to chill with a friend. Unfortunately, I had left my longboard in Rus's car, so I decided to just man up and run another 1.5 miles with her.

Well, I'm stupid and forgot my iphone was in my pocket. It ended up flying out and landing glass side down on the asphalt. Well needless to say, the screen shattered. Unfortunately, ATT couldn't fix it as I did not buy Apple Care and the Apple store wanted to charge $199- uh no. So I found a place near my job who'd do it for me at a decent price. Well, in the process of fixing it, the repairman accidentally scratched the LCD (touchscreen) part of the phone. Thus, a 1-2 day routine repair turned into SEVEN days. This includes part ordering, delivery time, and labor. Lemme tell you, it sucked not having a phone! I didn't really know anyone's phone numbers; and even if i did I couldn't call them because 1) I didn't have a phone and 2) if I did, I was probably borrowing my mom's and of course I wasn't really allowed to use it. She only let me have it for the workday since I have to drive a far distance.

Either way, I'm happy to have my phone back today.

Old Habits Die Hard

2010-02-18T10:33:00.000-08:00

You know what sucks? When you realize that an aspect of your personality that you thought was improved was actually lying dormant for awhile and has alas come back with avageance.

This time it won't be like last time. This time I'll adapt and become maleable to the circumstances. I'm trying I really am.

Hello Strangers

2010-02-11T07:20:00.000-08:00

Wow...it's been a hot minute since I updated this thing. It's been a wild (but awesome) ride since my last few entries.

2009 was a great year that was filled with many, many blessings. 2009 taught me that:

1. Great things come to those who wait ;)
2. God works in mysterious ways, but everything in the end always works out for the best
3. The Arts (i.e. Graphic Design, sketching) really is my forte, my love, and why I think God brought me into this world
4. My family will always support me no matter how irrational my life decisions are (second degree in a different major ftw! haha)
5. My friends are awesome, awesome people
6. Though I had come across a few frogs in my past, God has finally blessed me with my Prince. (I love you!) **insert the "awwws", and maybe the few *gags* that i know some of u are emitting haha**

Hopefully 2010 is just as great. I don't wanna go into specific detail as to what I'm up to. Not that I want to be all secretive and stuff, but I just think it's fun to have an air of mystery around you. No worries though. I will update this thing from time to time with entries about few events, artwork, etc. But until then, ttyl!

Limbo

2009-08-13T15:53:00.000-07:00

My boyfriend's pretty awesome...but just a "little bit" haha ;)

2009-07-05T20:35:00.000-07:00

Rewwwiiinnddd

2009-06-23T05:27:00.002-07:00

Aw, the good old days of pop...i miss the bsb...like the 90's bsb.

Hmmm

2009-06-16T05:31:00.002-07:00

I was talking to a guy friend of mine about crushes. We both agreed that initially, we had thought that once you grew to be a certain age, the intensity of crushes and the vulnerability you feel would fade away. We were both wrong, haha!

On a sidenote, I really like these songs right now:

man oh man

2009-06-15T18:20:00.000-07:00

I really do enjoy making mountains out of mole hills, no?

LOL...oh well. Story of my life.

Movie Moments

2009-06-14T17:34:00.000-07:00

This weekend has been filled with beach, beach, beach time galore! I think I am now darker than my sister haha. Anyways, during a night/early morning of crabbing, my friends and I started talking about those special moments in your life that mirror that of a movie scene. For some reason, when it was my turn to share, I picked one moment from when I was 17. I guess because it was just so cute, and something that you can only attribute to adolescent puppy "like-like" haha.

I had just graduated high school. I was very depressed because the very next day I'd be leaving San Diego, my home and my life, and heading over to the east coast. I had wished I could have at least enjoyed some of my summer in SD, but unfortunately I had a college orientation I had to make in Virginia.

So, grad night had finally come and I was enjoying my last few hours with my bff and friends. That year's Grad night took place on a yacht, which was set to circle Mission Bay for a few hours; until around 430ish am I think? Grad night came and went, and it was time to load the buses, which would be bringing us back to the high school parking lot. I was so tired, I fell asleep on the way back. About 30 min later we arrived at Serra High. Our bus was the last of 4 to make it back. Groggy, depressed and just mentally, emotionally and physically exhausted, I made my way through the school bus. As I reached the steps, I looked down and noticed "D" standing there with flowers. "D" was a boy I had been talking to for a couple weeks before graduation. For some reason or other, he opted not to go to Grad Night. Anyways, we knew whatever we were trying to start wouldn't amount to anything because I was leaving. I mean what else would you expect at 17 and 18 years old? Nonetheless, I grew to really like him and I think he liked me a lot too.

It was the sweetest thing ever to see this 18 year old blond haired, blue eyed boy standing there at 5 am with flowers- just because he wanted to see me and say goodbye one last time. He had told me he waited for awhile because 1) he didn't know what time we'd be back and 2) he didn't know which bus I was in. So basically he stood at the door of every bus before finally finding the one I would get out of.

It was one of those teen movie chick flick type moments. I'll never forget it. Amazing how one little sweet gesture can stick with you.

Forget It

2009-06-14T04:50:00.001-07:00

Sometimes I don't know why I even try anymore

Hmmm

2009-06-09T16:22:00.000-07:00

I shouldn't feel bad, but i guess it's just bc i've been there and i hate it when it happens to me?

Wowww

2009-06-07T17:05:00.000-07:00

So my lawn seats for NKOTB were upgraded last minute to section 103 seats...omg, BEST concert EVER. great ending to the BEST DAY EVER! LOL...jk. but seriously, lady luck was following me around last week. My weekend was pretty good, but last week was hella awesome.

I'm really tired right now. I feel like i haven't been getting any rest lately. I like it like that though. I LOVE to stay busy. I can't sit still. I always have to be doing something. I guess that's why i accept any invitation that comes my way (unless of course i have tests or homework to do, but if anything that's staying busy as well). I hate being bored. I like experiencing life. I like being outdoors and having some fun adventure or other.

Half-full

2009-06-05T14:39:00.000-07:00

It's amazing what happens when you learn to trust in God and His plan.

Woo Hoo!

2009-05-31T16:10:00.000-07:00

I love it when teacher's compliment me! hehe =)

"Congratulations to Sheeryl Briones and Theresa C. for excellent posts!"

I scare myself sometimes

2009-05-27T20:48:00.001-07:00

I forgot how intense i get when it comes to school. I get competitive, extremely focused and EXTREMELY hard on myself. I am my worst critic after all. I'm a nerd at heart and i love learning. For the first time since I graduated from ODU, I feel mentally stimulated. I mean sure, jobs and careers require intelligence and logical thinking. However, I felt my "book" smarts were slipping away. I'm glad to finally have it back.

But yeah, back to what I was saying. I'm a hardcore student. I bring lecture notes with me to review during movie previews. I always try to think one step ahead. I LOVE SCHOOL!

I haven't been this happy in awhile. I've always loved art so much. Walking through the hallways of VAC always fills me with excitement. I'm actually learning and doing what i love. I've been drawing all my life. I've sculpted for years. I've painted for years. I've thought of designs for t-shirts and such for years. As I walk through those halls, I'm surrounded by artists. I can finally be one of them as opposed to just watching from the sidelines! I love walking to the building with all my art supplies in hand. I actually got stopped today and was asked by some random bystander if she could look at my drawings.

This is for that elementary school aged Sheeryl who, when asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, would always reply confidently, "An artist!" This is for the Sheeryl who covered the Fridge in countless paintings and sketches. This is for the Sheeryl who chose not to (merely) draw fairies and princesses, but instead to sketch everything from monsters to landscapes.

...Sheeryl you are finally doing it! You're almost there Shee...I'm proud of u!

Change

2009-05-17T09:56:00.000-07:00

It's been 4 years since I've graduated from ODU. Now, at the eve of my first day back for my second degree, I look back and realize I've changed a great deal from that naive 21 year old who walked down ODU's Convocation Center with my cap and gown on. I've changed both positively and in some aspects negatively.

A few people were scaring me, saying I am taking on too many classes at once this Summer semester. My excitement began to wane a bit as fear and anxiety stepped in. I vented out my fears to my mom who said, "You're smart, you've always been smart, you can do this." Thanks for the words of encouragement, Mom. I needed it. I needed to remind myself that I am a good student, I am ambitious, and I am a perfectionist.

On a totally unrelated side note-- I am tired. Just plain tired. That is all.

Prom

2009-05-16T07:49:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe it's been 8 years since my high school prom. It's my little sister's prom today and as I watch her get her hair and makeup done, it's hard not to sit back and reminisce about mine. A wise person once said that no wedding is perfect- the same goes for prom. I hope my sister has a great time tonight because honestly my prom sucked. I won't go into details, but let's just say it vaguely resembled an episode of Laguna Beach- complete with palm trees, overpriced dresses, and high school drama. Ahh, gotta love the days when minute things seemed like a big worry.

Things always look easier in hindsight

2009-03-24T13:44:00.000-07:00

I just have to keep reminding myself that.

I Just Wanna Dance

2009-03-11T08:38:00.000-07:00

Last night, during a (banging) Bangkok Garden tofu pad thai dinner, Lorraine and I were discussing how quickly time is flying by. We found it interesting how the times in our lives that were supposed to be HORRIBLE and the WORST ever, actually proved to be the BEST we've ever had.

Who knows what I'll think about this current portion of my life a year from now.

Oh so true

2009-02-26T04:34:00.002-08:00

My current behavior is surprising me as well. But it is time to follow my dreams.

When life hands you lemons, make lemonade

2009-02-25T13:33:00.000-08:00

It's been awhile since I've been excited about my future. Right now I feel like a little kid on the first day of school. I'm eager, anxious and terrified.

I've been praying a lot recently, regarding the direction my life should take. I guess you can call it a "quarter life crisis." I prayed for guidance and for Him to take control and lead me where He wants me to go. Though the answer to this prayer was not readily what I was expecting, nor what I would have wanted, I know it's for the best and I am looking forward to what my future will bring.

sigh

2009-02-23T18:06:00.000-08:00

I've been really stressed out lately. It's really interesting, strange, humorous, etc, etc. that even all my horoscopes (i.e. from different sites) have stated that I need to take time out for myself and just RELAX.

Yoga usually is my relaxation techinique. I love how I feel after an hour session of deep breathing and stretching. However, due to my bruised and swollen knee, which i acquired last night during night time snowboarding, I had to skip my monday class. Sigh.

I just feel like everything's hitting me all at once. I've had a lot on my mind lately, and it has been affecting me all around. I don't want to delve into certain things that have been bothering me, but just know that i'm really tired - mentally and physically.

I just finshed watching High School Musical 3 again, and it made me yearn for the days of high school again. So carefree, fun, with a "what you see is what you get" vibe.

Nostalgia Attack

2009-02-18T08:47:00.001-08:00

Lent

2009-02-18T06:48:00.001-08:00

It's true, as you get older the years start flying by. Lenten season has come once again. So, what am I giving up this year? Well, every year I try to one up myself. Last year I gave up soda, and in result I don't drink it as much as I used to anymore. The year before that I gave up shopping (failed after 2 weeks) and the year before that i gave up starbucks. This year I am challenging myself to give up.........MEAT!

I KNOW! It's gonna be hella tough. For some reason I thought Ash Wednesday was today, but it's not till next week! However, since I've psyched myself up to prepare for TODAY, I will start 1 week early. If I don't, I might totally give up on this idea.

So here's to 47 days of being meat free. Keep tabs on me people...Help me do this!

Oh, but in advance, I'm allowing myself to cheat in a couple weeks for a meal or 2 =) So i figured, starting one week early would make up for that.

Up North

2009-02-12T10:36:00.003-08:00

i know ive been slacking...

2009-02-05T10:18:00.000-08:00

...ive just been really busy lately. I go to work early and leave late, go straight to my yoga classes, etc etc. I'll update you guys when i have a chance. Until then, here's a nice screenshot of my earlier aim convo with my coworker. LOL!

QLC

2009-01-22T05:26:00.001-08:00

I am currently in the middle of making one of the biggest decisions of my life. This should be interesting.

HAHAHA

2009-01-21T14:09:00.000-08:00

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Emo Roco

2009-01-21T05:42:00.003-08:00

Inside Joke

2009-01-19T06:10:00.001-08:00

ABDC

2009-01-16T05:17:00.001-08:00

WOO HOO...one of my fave shows is back on the air- America's Best Dance Crew. Unlike season 2, I know who I'm rooting for already =) Season 1 was easy- Jabbawockeez...Season 2 was a toss up between SoReal Cru and Super Crew...Season 3 will be....QUEST CREW!

If you ever watched So You Think You Can Dance, you may remember Ryan (Season 1) and Hok (forgot what season). I voted for those two dudes countless times. Now they're back and on the same crew! Woo Hoo...this season's gonna be exciting.

If they don't win, I wouldn't mind for Beat Freaks to win.

HAHA

2009-01-15T07:10:00.001-08:00

The tailor is Thai and the mirror guy is Filipino...

Work incidents

2009-01-14T08:20:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I wish I sat with the Art Dept.

Seriously though...you NEED to see it!

One of the BEST movies ever

2009-01-12T05:26:00.000-08:00

I highly recommend this film. It's disturbing yet beautiful and just sticks with you even after you finished watching it.

Excitement

2009-01-12T05:19:00.001-08:00

I'm excited, though I really don't have anything to be excited about. I just woke up this morning happy and anxious for something good to come along my way. I don't know what it is, but I feel a shift in energy coming. It's a good feeling.

3 posts in 1 day, whhaaaa?

2009-01-08T14:23:00.000-08:00

Thank God for songs that wake you up. Thank God for redbull, too =P

LOL

2009-01-08T13:50:00.000-08:00

So I just came back from a coffee run with my coworker Matt and during the course of our 10 minute walk (5 minutes each way), we started talking about relationships. He's getting married in October to the coolest person ever =) and he was telling me that meeting her happened out of nowhere.

So let me say I am officially spent. I'm just so sick of this whole "dating" scene. It's lame, haha. So here's to not caring anymore!

Anyways, as I mentioned earlier, I was reading through my old journal entries on livejournal and xanga. Dude I almost made myself throw up reading through "i love you babe!" "I'm sooo in love" *gag* haha. I mean yeah I was in love, but really...to be that corny?! I mean one or 2 entries, that's cool...but EVERY SINGLE ONE?! To my 19-21 year old self (since I stopped blogging after 21, but maybe i should include 22-24 as well) i wanna say:

"Why the fuck did you put yourself on the backburner behind him?! Go off and be free! It's one thing to be totally enamored with someone, and another thing to become dependent on him. Stop being an idiot!"

Hahaha...anyways, I think that's the reason God wants me to be by myself right now. Last year, I was single but always dating, crushing, or "talking" to someone. I think He wants me just to do my own thing right now.

So I'm going to be alone right now. I'm fine with it. No more dating, no more crushing and just no more waiting.

I'm officially done =)

Dated November 17, 2002

2009-01-08T08:39:00.000-08:00

I found this on my old livejournal account:

Today has been really blah...coulda been better...the aero meeting was fun though...glad i got to leave b4 floorset though...too much thinking done this weekend...whatever...I'm 19...though i am finding myself right now...though i am learning through my experiences and such, i am who i am at this very moment...im just me...this past semester has taught me a lot...i wouldnt change anything i have done or even thought about at all...its all a learning experience...i dunno, im just sheeryl...i am more complicated than i may sometimes come across...its wierd really how some people typecast me into a certain category...i even find it amusing...but you win some you lose some right?...im happy with who i am and thats the important thing...but yeah oh well...im finally done with my friggin history paper...blah, took me so freaking long to do...mainly due to procrastination but at least its all printed and stuff now...i should get back to studying...bye...

I've been reading my old journal entries from 2002-on and I have come to realize that:

1. I was an idiot (haha)
2. I'm 25 now and I'm still finding myself. Yet at 19 I seemed more confident and secure with myself.

I guess as you grow older, you step out of the little bubble that most teenagers find themselves in. You begin to see the world in a broader sense, and aren't so egocentric. I guess this can be a good thing- you are more in tune with your outside surroundings and are more empathetic. However, I kind of wish I was in that tiny confident bubble again.

Kismet

2009-01-07T07:43:00.000-08:00

I've been hearing this word a lot lately. It's following me around- TV, Movies, Krysten (haha).

Makes you wonder if everything is predetermined.

<3

2009-01-04T14:22:00.000-08:00

I love Neyo's voice. This song is like a lullaby to me haha

Hmm

2009-01-04T14:01:00.000-08:00

I have an anonymous blog floating around somewhere. My resolution this year is to stop writing in that blog. I tend to lean towards posting on it when I'm somewhat less than "happy." My resolution this year is to look at life as a cup half full.

I came home last night after a night of fun with the girls. Another night of laughter and inside jokes. I love those nights, and any time I get to hang out with them. So, don't get me wrong when I say I experienced a little "emo" attack last night when I came home. I was sitting at my laptop, looking down at the two "over 21" wristbands and the blue star that was stamped on my hand and I just felt...well old, haha. Specifically, I felt a tinge of sadness, wondering when I can settle down.

Like I feel wrong typing this because I don't want anyone to think I don't love going out with my friends. It's just that sitting there, looking at those wristbands reiterated the fact that I'm still single. Now, I know I don't need a guy to make me happy. Quoting PCD I can be happy "being free". The thing is, I think part of me will always have a "relationship" mentality. As much as I am good doing things on my own and being independent, I love feeling valued and part of something. I mean I was in a 5 year relationship after all.

Though I dated a bit in 08, they didn't amount to anything meaningful. I'm tired of the flings, the constant questioning of "does he like me?", the crushes. I want something MEANINGFUL and deep. I mean I don't want to scare off a guy off the bat with a "is this going to be serious or not?" I know what committment phobes most guys can be. The deal is, I'm reaching that age when I'm tired of playing, I'm tired of just treading water. Can't I jump in head first already?

I mean I'm not willing to settle for just anybody. Like I would never get back together with my ex (i know the feeling is mutual) just to say I'm in a relationship, ya know? For once in a year, I just want to feel fulfilled and confident.

Damn this post is so emo. We now return to our regularly scheduled program.

Time to shine in 09

2008-12-31T18:12:00.000-08:00

Lorraine and I went gyming earlier this evening, and while stretching on our "gossip mat" we started to reminisce about the past year's events. I can't believe that this year flew by so quickly. This has got to be the fastest year I've ever had. Lorraine and I agreed that it was because we had an action packed year, full of new experiences and adventures. Though my last post touched upon some 08 fun, our conversation sparked a few more memories.

The year started off with a promise to forget the past and start anew. Though we attempted to go out for New Year's Eve (well after midnight), a forgotten ID resulted in us staying over at her cousin's place. It was still fun nonetheless. A week after that, all the fun began.

January
Let's just say we became Granby Heads for awhile

February
USS enterprise V-Day party and winning my laptop...weeee
Learning how to swim (finally)
Massanutten
Giants win

March
Crap...what did happen here? haha

April
Lorraine's sis' bachelorette party
The infamous work party to Guads to Keagans to Avanti to Village Inn night

May
Winefest
RVA weekend
Also...Though it lasted really short, he showed me what it's like to have a guy really care. I hadn't felt that way in awhile. Thanks =)

June
Jabbawockeez
Croatan weekends
Summer fun
Gyming and 5k training

July
More runnnnning
Biking

August
Meeting John Legend!!!
Falling in love with the Twilight Series
Seeing the Jonas Brothers
Going to Chicago for the first time and going to all 3 days of Lollapalooza (VIP!!!)

September
Turning 25
Nags Head bday weekend!!!

October
NYC weekend
A series of events and their outcome

November
Stephie coming to visit
DC weekend of Independence

December
Christmas
Washington DC/RVA weekend (last week)...best weekend ever haha

Of course the year couldn't have been great without all my lovely friends. I love you all! My fam too. Thanks everyone!!

Now it's 09 and I am looking forward to the symbolic start of a new life. I came into 08 with a clear list of goals I wanted to accomplish. I accomplished most. Trips, 5k, swimming...etc....Now I enter 09 with no list of things to do, but with a list of how to approach it. So cheers to a new year of new adventureProxy-Connection: keep-alive
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I'm looking forward to shine in 09.

08 clean slate

2008-12-29T04:57:00.000-08:00

As 2008 started, I approached the new year with a mantra "08 clean slate." 2007 wasn't my best year. I'm not gonna list all the things that went wrong in 07 but needless to say, I was ready to put it all behind me and start fresh and anew in 2008. So, how did 2008 go?

TRIPS
I took many, many, many trips this year. I've always wanted to travel more, and this year was the first time I readily went on trips. Massanutten, NYC, Chicago, DC, North Carolina, RVA, etc, etc, etc. I just kept going and going and going. I just got back from a weekend in RVA and DC, and I joked that I might as well keep a suitcase packed, because I am forever going out of town. Seriously! I don't think I've ever stayed in as many hotel rooms within a one year period as I have this year.

Duncing, Duncing
My friends and I LOVE dancing. So, many weekends from this year was spent out on Granby or Town Center just dancing. We're really picky about clubs we go to, because the music a club plays is a deal maker or breaker for us. So, if you view my photos on FB or Myspace and see A LOT of pics from clubs. Just know we were only there to dance, haha. I dunno why I had such a different perception of clubs back when I was in a relationship. Maybe because I hardly went to any? But they're actually really fun!

Books
The past few years I let life get in the way of my love for books. This year, I refound my "passion" so to speak, for reading fiction. A trip to the mall isn't complete for me unless I walk out of Barnes and Noble with at least 2 books in hand. I even reactivated my library card this year, but due to fines for overdue books I decided just to stick to the bookstore.

On a related note, I also started writing again. I am still working on a novel right now. Hopefully one day I can pitch the story to a production company or what not. I'd like to see it on the big screen one day.

Dating
Ah, alas I land on dating as my final subtopic for this post. 08 was officially my first year of being single. My first year of being completely comfortable being independent (think Beyonce, haha). Yeah I did date some guys this year and am happy to say they're still my friends =) I actually want to thank one of them for bringing me to his Valentine's day woProxy-Connection: keep-alive
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party, because if he hadn't I wouldn't have won this lovely laptop that I'm using right now, haha. Yay for free laptops!

09
So 2009 is fast approaching and let me say I am ready for any new adventures it may bring. Here's to 2009 as being the best year ever!!!

Hmmm

2008-12-22T20:13:00.000-08:00

Sometimes you just have to say "screw it!" and take a chance.

I was looking thru old albums and found my ABBA Gold collection from when i went through a 70s stage back in middle school. Love this song and I still need to see this movie.

Thank You Begins With A T

2008-12-16T11:51:00.000-08:00

Stolen from Josh and Sonya.

After a long long road, we wrapped up this site as a thank you to our clients, family and friends. We designed, what I consider to be a pretty amazing and fun site, to help distribute our promo t-shirts. Each of us represents one of the available t-shirts, and we each have our own special gift to give. Spend some time and explore what each drawing can do!

thankyou.thisisgrow.com

Coincidences

2008-12-16T08:11:00.000-08:00

I've had a bunch of eerie coincidences happen the past few days. I've always been a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. So, I don't really believe in "coincidences" and instead believe that things are already laid out for you. I won't go into detail as to what all these coincidences were, but just so you have a general idea here is something that I had noticed:

Last year during the beginning of my "new" life, there was one particular weekend in November where I first met all my current girlfriends. I went to a concert fundraiser at my friends' church. It was the second weekend of my new found singleness, and thought it would be good for me to get out and hang out with an old friend, as well as go to a church and meet some new ones. Well, I was blessed to meet Lorraine, Jen, Kat and Lek that night and I was able to hang out with Tina again(the rest is history). Later that night I went to Guads with Lek and Lorraine. The next day I hung out with everyone again while watching the Giants vs. Cowboys game (i have a really good memory).

Well, this past weekend I thought it was a bit strange that I:

1. Went to a Christmas concert at the same Church I went to last year.
2. Went to Guad's for someone's bday right after the concert.
3. The Giants played the Cowboys this past Sunday (and lost BOOOO! =( )

Then yesterday, a few things happened to me as well that I can only look at and shake my head in disbelief. I hope this is a good omen.

Childhood Christmas

2008-12-16T06:38:00.000-08:00

I used to watch Bozo the Clown as a young kid. Since the show was filmed out of Chicago and was shown on Sunday mornings, due to the time difference, I sometimes woke up at 6am on Sundays during winter just so I can see the following cartoons. These cartoons make me nostalgic and remind me of sugar cookies, egg nog and San Diego winters.

Tagged...AGAIN! haha

2008-12-14T15:23:00.000-08:00

So i've been tagged once again...this time by Janelle =) Thus, I have to write not one, not two, but SIXTEEN random facts about myself. I've posted an entry somewhere on here before with eight random facts and I have a note on Facebook with 16 from another tag; and because I hate reading repeated blog entries I will try my hardest to think of 16 unique facts. This will be rather hard because I frankly don't find myself that interesting, haha.

1. I love popcorn. Popcorn seriously has to be my fave snack food on the planet. The more butter the better. I really think the best housewarming gift would be a popcorn maker. The kind that looks like a mini-carnival popcorn cart. Remember this for future reference, people!

2. I like smelling my new books. Call me weird, but the aroma of book pages makes me warm and fuzzy inside. For example, I walked into Books A Million yesterday and as soon as I caught a whiff of the signature "book aroma" I instantly felt happy. I seriously love books and can spend hours in a bookstore. I think my calling in life is to open up my own bookstore or library.

3. Speaking of books, I often find myself dreaming of small details from stories i read. For example, when I read the first Harry Potter book, I started dreaming I was taking classes at Hogwarts. Then the last book I finished (The Thirteenth Tale) caused me to dream about fires for three nights! I'm now reading "Sundays at Tiffany's," so we'll see if i start dreaming of coffee ice cream and diamond rings soon.

4. I make up songs to describe what I'm doing at the moment- especially when I'm bored. A few of my cousins do this too. For example, you can pass by me at any given moment and might hear me singing softly, "I am walking to my car, where is my car? la la la la."

5. A small part of me wishes I still believed in Santa. I miss the days of childhood when Christmastime wasn't a time filled with stress, angry shoppers and bad traffic; and instead was just a time when you were filled with joyful Christmas spirit and anxiously camped out on Christmas Eve hoping to catch a glimpse of the Jolly Man, himself.

6. I'm a hopeless romantic. I think that's why I loved the Twilight series so much and the reason why I am a sucker for girlie movies and such. I like to believe that there is someone out there for everyone, who will complete you and fill your heart with pure happiness.

7. I am allergic to cats. I sneeze and my eyes itch and swell up.

8. I don't know why, but though 8 is my lucky number, there is something about the numbers "207" and "1624" that feel like they are of some significance to me. I don't know why, and I don't know what the significance may be.

9. I bought my first pair of snowboarding boots today. Haha, just thought I'd share. I <3 them. Now all i need are bindings and the board itself =P

10. I like certain Beatle songs. Specifically, "Hey Jude" "Across the Universe" "Dear Prudence" and "I Want To Hold Your Hand." Again you can sometimes catch me humming or singing these to myself.

11. I love hugs. There's something so warm and intimate about them. Regardless of what type of hug it is (i.e. romantic, friendly, etc.) I love how you connect with a person, even for that moment. BTW, "middle school" hugs are lame, though.

12. I love listening to my parents' stories about their childhood. It makes me wonder if my future children will find as much interest in any of my stories.

13. I love MAC makeup. I became an addict last year.

14. I'm a morning person, but yet I tend to pass out early at night. Old geyser right here.

15. I want to see the world. I love to travel and would love to just check things off my "Places I Need To Visit" list.

16. Ah, number 16. I finally made it. Hmmm...in the book I'm currently reading, there's a marriage proposal scene that completely sucked! I've always said that if and when a guy proposes to me, I hope it's original (no pressure, haha!). Please no "dinner/ring in a glass of champagne" thing. Maybe a giant gospel choir and some doves? Kidding...about the doves part. haha!

my friends know me so well

2008-12-12T13:25:00.000-08:00

This made me L-O-L

2008-12-09T11:10:00.001-08:00

First watch this:

Then watch this:

Weekend festivities

2008-12-05T14:19:00.000-08:00

Though about 3 weeks early, my girls and I are celebrating the annual "Webbster" Christmas party. Though this tradition has been going on for about 6 or so years now, tomorrow night's party will only be my 2nd (I just joined the group last year). Why is it called Webbster you ask? Well my group of friends all went to the same college, which is incidentally my Alma Mater. Curious as to why we never met each other before, well technically I met 3 of them a few years ago, but only briefly. Anyways, the Webb Center is like a commons area for Old Dominion University. It houses different restaurants, the bookstore, lounge areas, etc. Well they dubbed themselves the Webbsters after the Webb Center. Thus, they started a Christmas party tradition back in college. Along with this traditional party, there is also a traditional Gingerbread House building contest. It's funny that it is still referred to as gingerbread, whereas no one really uses it. The only rule is that the whole "sculpture" must be edible. Thus, anything basically goes and NO ONE uses gingerbread, haha.

So tomorrow is the day. I am sleeping over at Kat's tonight to prepare our ingredients for the house building contest tomorrow. Im excited. Months of preparation and we finally get to build!

So yeah agenda for tomorrow:

1. Gingerbread House Competition
2. Party
3. Pacquiao fight (well its going on at the same time of the party but you get the gist.

Happy Holidays all! =P

I <3 Jesse and the Rippers

2008-12-05T05:35:00.001-08:00

Hahaha...my friend, Elaine, posted this on her Facebook wall....Sigh, i miss being a kid.

The countdown begins

2008-12-03T11:06:00.000-08:00

As the year comes to a close, I will begin sporadically posting videos, pics, etc that remind me of different times of the year. So without further ado, the first video. Remember, these posts will not be in any particular order.

HAHA

2008-12-03T07:42:00.002-08:00

Sonya's latest post:

The Unknown

2008-12-01T14:46:00.000-08:00

I've always been the type of person who hates surprises. I hated expecting the unexpected. I want to know things right here, right now. Thus, I find it really interesting that I am somewhat enjoying this period of not knowing. Well to a certain extent. HAHA

Hmmm...

2008-11-26T05:58:00.000-08:00

This will be the most creative decade of my life?! Sad day...considering I'm only in my twenties.

Since the video below was deleted

2008-11-25T10:46:00.001-08:00

Here's the Baseball scene:

Dedicated to Stephanie

2008-11-24T13:00:00.001-08:00

A recap of Steph's visit will be coming soon. I will also post a review of Twilight. In the meantime, 2 videos dedicated to bff.

FINALLY!

2008-11-20T05:03:00.000-08:00

So, after months and months of anticipation, they're finally here!

1. Steph's arrival. Yes, I will be picking up bff/heartmate from the airport at precisely 530 pm this evening.

2. TWILIGHT! AHHHHH! I'm so excited! Me, my sis and some friends are watching the midnight showing tonight....and yes, Janelle and I will be wearing our Halloween baseball jerseys =P

Waiting

2008-11-19T08:23:00.000-08:00

So I've always had a problem with patience. I just hate waiting. I think that's the reason why I'm always punctual. Waiting just sucks in general so I hate having people wait for ME. Anyways, I've been pretty good at being patient recently. I just sit back and smile and twiddle my thumbs. So tell me why as we speak I am becoming increasingly impatient for something I shouldn't even be giving a second thought to.

Christmas

2008-11-18T04:53:00.000-08:00

Sorry for all the video posts as of late. I promise I'll actually write a long one soon. I've just been really busy (not to mention exhausted) lately. Anyways, Christmas is fast approaching and though Thanksgiving hasn't even passed yet, signs of yuletide glee can be seen all around the Hampton Roads area. In fact, I have already drawn names for Secret Santa (for my friends' annual Christmas Party and my Company Christmas Party). I've always said I'm the easiest person to shop for. I love everything, especially if there was some thought put into it. I've also found that as I grow older, my wish list is not as extensive as it had been when I was younger. Anyways, whoever got my name for Secret Santa has quite an easy job =) I like everything and anything.

Hahaha

2008-11-17T05:25:00.003-08:00

If the video doesn't work below anymore, use thislink

Proud Mary

2008-11-13T04:40:00.000-08:00

Kat mentioned this song to me last week. I hadn't listened to it for a long time, but I'm so glad she reminded me about it. It's a good girl power song, no?

Stressed

2008-11-12T12:41:00.000-08:00

I know I haven't been blogging as frequently as I have in the past. I've just been really, really, really stressed out these past couple of weeks. I've been looking at everything in retrospect and I have come to realize that I need to grow up a bit. Well to a certain extent. I'm still 25 and am entitled to fun, spending (somewhat) frivolously and such. However, I need to re prioritize certain aspects of my life. I don't need a do over of a certain era in my life. Cryptic, yes. So, if you really want to know what it's about then ask me.

Crazzzy

2008-11-11T08:27:00.000-08:00

Oh mannn...the gif images won't work...just head over to my coworker, Jason's blog to peep some of my coworkers haha.

It pays to know people haha

2008-11-11T06:26:00.001-08:00

Look what my friend, Tina, got me from her work!!!! eeep!

The Secret

2008-11-07T11:55:00.000-08:00

I read this book a few months ago and it really worked for me. Unfortunately, I stopped abiding to this way of life a month or 2 after I finished the book. I decided I'm going to try it again. Starting....NOW.

Sushi

2008-11-07T05:53:00.001-08:00

...always makes me feel great...Thanks for sushi night you guys! I needed it =D

chance meetings...gotta love it

2008-11-06T12:03:00.000-08:00

Disappointment

2008-11-05T14:22:00.001-08:00

Again. That is all.

Woo Hoo!

2008-11-05T10:16:00.000-08:00

Smile DK

2008-11-04T11:32:00.000-08:00

In response to yesterday's post, here's another song that helped get me through THE tough time. Yesterday's post got me thinking how far I've come. Though it may seem corny (the Final Fantasy scenes don't help the cause haha), this song really did give me smiles and energy. Listen to the lyrics. All true =D I used to have this on repeat for like the first week of Nov. 07, haha. 1:51 and on especially.

Time flies

2008-11-03T12:03:00.000-08:00

I meant to post this 2 days ago, but I wasn't able to due to some other things that needed my immediate attention. So I apologize for the lateness of this post, but hey better late than never, right?

Honestly, I don't know how I'll go about writing this specific entry. I had some ideas on how to go about doing it, but some just seemed too personal and others not personal enough? So bear with me as I try to work my way through this. Significant dates have always proved important to me, so today seemed fitting for a heartfelt post.

There were many times in my life when something superficially horrible turned out to be a blessing in disguise. November 1, 2007 was no exception. In an instant my life changed drastically. I had no idea how to move on and where to begin. I was lost, depressed and scared. There's a scene in Forgetting Sarah Marshall where the two main characters are talking about breakups and how they desensitize you to other fears in your life because when the one thing that you feared the most finally happens, and when you are hurt beyond belief, what else is there to be afraid of? I strongly agree with this sentiment. We were teenagers when we got together- young and just discovering ourselves. We grew up together, learned from each other and I vastly became dependent on him. I stupidly defined myself by him and so when we parted ways I was lost and at the time believed I was irreparable. I was wrong.

2008 has by far been one of my most happiest years ever. I've learned so much about myself and became so much more comfortable on my own. I experienced A LOT of things that I've always wanted to do but never had done before. I've met so many great people and am in a place where I'm just...happy. Of course there were many happy times with him, but all in all, I guess I didn't know myself very well. Hence, throughout our 5 years together, I was never really happy with myself. I'm not blaming anything on anyone. If you're not meant to be, things will come to an end. So if anything, I want to thank him for letting me go because when he did, I discovered who I was meant to be and I know I'm in a place I'm supposed to be at.

I want to thank a few special people in my life for helping me get through everything I went through last year. My fam of course, my mom especially for everythinnnggg.

Erinz, for our "Yea I will", photobooth, shopping, Excess moments.

My best friend, Steph (a decade as heart mates!). Operation Freedom Weekend was a complete success ;P I can't wait till you come to visit!

The girls! I <3 them! I probably woulda gone insane without them, haha. All the adventures, trips, fun times etc. that I've been blessed to experience this past year was thanks to all of them =D

From SanD D.A.C.

And of course everyone else I met throughout the course of the year. Grow being a huge part of course!

Though this post might come off as ramblings, if anything I just wanted to say that this year has been one of self-discovery and learning. I learned what I love, what I don't love, what I am capable of, who I am, and what I want out of life- especially what I want out of a soulmate. I am truly blessed and am very, very, very thankful for my life. I'm happy and want to remain that way. Thus, whoever my "meant to be" is will be a huge part of my life, but will never be my WHOLE life again. It is true...when one door closes, many windows open up.

For nostalgia purposes, here's a song that was very important to me last year at this time =) Enjoy!
"I was your silver lining, but now I'm gold"

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T05:39:00.000-07:00

Honorary Cullen for the day =D (Twilight page 369)

Random IMs

2008-10-30T11:55:00.000-07:00

Sad but true...Technology has really cheapened personal communication: