Ridin' Solo

This has been the new morning jam these days. Actually it is the theme song for 3/4 of 904 Junction. haha Perfect song to set into the summer. It's going to be a good one, I feel it. :)

We had a 904 Junction reunion last Saturday for Vicki's 22nd birthday. Even though it's only been 2 weeks, it feels like we've been apart much longer all doing our own thing. It felt good to all be back at the apartment together. A group of us celebrated Vicki's birthday on a boat which was really chill. We drove the boat around for a couple of hours while enjoying the scenery, music, food, strawberries and mimosas. Checked out the beach a little afterwards and then later at night went to the comedy improv. Twas a good day. :)

Lovely 904 Junction ladies, how i've missed you so.

Keep Holding On

Although our Senior Edge class may be huge, with many different types of people and have had some rough patches, but we all have our own stories and together we are still an amazing class. Some of my favorite moments in college have been preparing for Edge events, like in Sophomore year when we won Edge games, (sorry for being such a competitive point leader that year haha but we won!) and I lovedlovedloved all those late night dance practices and videos for our Edge Senior banquets. Good times.

Anyhow, this is the year we graduate 2010 and this video for Senior Swell is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Priscilla Liang did a really great job; she is so talented! Yea, our class kinda kicks ass.

Senior Swell Stop Motion Video- Keep Holding On from Priscilla Liang on Vimeo.

Goodbye Cali, Hello Seattle

Came back today from spending a few days in Seattle with the bestie. It was nice to get away from Cali and see her face and Seattle lifestyle, which is pretty different from Cali. Here we are in front of one of the signs of her school. It went by super quick & I had lot of fun. & I made it through the bipolar weather despite being a weather baby. haha I am wearing 4 layers in this picture.

Things I Did

- met a lot of Steph's friends

- Ice blocking at night, basically you buy blocks of ice and you place a towel on them and you ride them down a grassy hill. kinda dirty, kinda fun

- Pikes place, it seems kind of similar to SF fisherman's wharf to me. & they were selling sooooo many beautiful flowers

- Went to the 1st Starbucks opened

- Canoeing into the wilderness and freeways haha we got to see birds, fed the ducks right next to canoe and also scare turtles away

- Saw the city at night

- Went to the Seattle bars

- Molly Moon's ice cream

- Walked around the University of Washington

- Went to a boba place called WOW that played old school Christian music and the plastic that seals the cup each has a bible verse on it. haha interesting concept, but it's a really popular place and their smoothies are delicious

- Pushed a van in a busy street. haha We were a sight to see. At least there were some friendly people that helped

- Baked apple pies, lemon bars and brownies, we smelled delicious.

That's basically the gist of it. :) It was a good time spent. & I am exhausted. Goodnight.

Papa Wong

I just got off the phone with my dad, i'm teary eyed & I just want to say that I love my dad.

As a daughter, I wouldn't say i'm the best daughter out there. In many ways, I still act like a child despite the years piling up and the maturity and responsibility that come along with those years are still over due. But my dad never wants me to worry, he wants me to lead a happy life and has always been so encouraging. Both my parents just tell me to try my best and that they love me no matter what. My dad always tries to make things easier for me and saves me from tough situations. He'll drive my car to Socal with me just so that I won't have to go through it, and then he'll go back up the next day. When i'm home, he'll cook steak for me because he knows I love meat and the way I like it done. Whenever I want to go hang out with my friends, he'll always let me go and tells me he's glad I have so many friends and that i'm so social. I have no curfew but sometimes at like 3AM when I come back, he'll be up watching TV just to make sure I got home safe. And every time I fail, my dad tells me it's okay and to never be afraid to tell him because he'll never scold me for my mistakes. Just like God, my dad shows me an immense amount of grace, especially since I seems to always make the same mistakes.

My dad is and has always been the only man in my life. He is the most honest man I know and he is such a good person. Stress is evident in his life from his responsibilities but he provides our family however best he can. My dad is the best guy I know and I can only hope that one day I will be able to marry a man that carries the same qualities and good heart that my dad has, and then my children will also be able to experience the same love and care that I had growing up.

Hands down, my dad is the best dad ever.

Thank You

"It may be unfair, but what happens in a few days, sometimes even a single day, can change the course of a whole lifetime." - The Kite Runner

I came across that quote and something stirred. It's so true, at any moment your life can change. We are like water, taking shape in whatever situation holds us. It may be taken in the shape from a vase, a cup or even the ocean. Who knows? But change is constant and we move along with it.

When I read that quote, I immediately wanted to purchase my own copy and mark it up with annotations just like in high school, however when I got to b&n there was only one copy left and it was in a whatever condition so I didn't want to pay full price for it so I was thinking of buying it online later. One week or so later...today at a thrift shop, I found the book in practically new condition for get this, 50 cents!!! When I brought it up to the register, all the ladies around me started talking about how great the book was. It made me giddy inside.

And for the past month i've been itching to get my bangs trimmed a little because they've gotten extremely long. But I didn't want to pay $10 dollars or whatever just to get my bangs trimmed, it's not really worth it. And I didn't want to trim them myself either because one time I did, and the girl who cut my hair noticed and told me to never do it again. :( hahaha But today on campus, this salon was giving out free haircuts on ring road so I was able to just get my bangs trimmed for free! They don't look too different, but i'm glad they're a bit shorter.

I don't believe in coincidences. Sometimes i'm down and God cheers me up. He reminds me that He loves me by giving me these little surprises. He is the constant in my life & I must remember that I don't need anyone else but Him. Thank You.

The Simple Joys In Life

My friend dropped her puppy off for me to babysit for a couple of hours. Isn't he SUPER cute?!?!?! You don't understand how excited I was when she asked me too. haha If you've read my old entries, you'd know i've been itching to play with a puppy or baby (which ever comes first) forevers. Louie chased me around and once it was all tuckered out from playing with my roommates and me, it napped next to me while I was trying to study. :)

haha okay enough with the superficialness of these latest entries...I will write something substantial later, perhaps tonight as I will most likely be procrastinating from studying my midterm that is tomorrow. I can not wait for friday to be here!