Moments & Memories.
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011912: I had dinner with my roomies, Jaenee and Etta. We ate at Sushiya and Greg as usual was a great server! He messed up on our receipts and forgot to give us our student discount, but he was nice enough to give us a 25% off coupon for the next time we came in. Awesome!
We had one hell of a time talking to each other and sharing/exchanging stories about a certain someone we’ve all come to hate. Hahah. Roommate bonds, how awesome.
012012: I didn’t do much. Although I had planned to get some homework done, it was an unsuccessful turnout. I watched a lot of the United States of Tara - it’s about a mom who has multiple personality disorder, but it’s pretty funny.
012112: I dropped off Koa in the morning to Taylor & Anthony’s ‘cause they agreed to watch him for the weekend. I also gave her one of my frappacino’s because I went to Starbucks prior to coming over and dropping Koa off… The asian guy who took my order, decided not to charge me (don’t know if this was his way of hitting on me; David and Etta seem to think so) - and then the other guy who made my order, made it wrong. So the asian guy redid my entire order, and thus I was left with 2 frappacino’s. I always seem to get a free drink before I head over to Tay’s… Haha!
I then headed to Bellflower to pick up Etta and Sina. Got there around 10:15 and we looked at some local shops to see how low they could drop their prices for us if we bought in bulk (pareos for PISA). I was trying to go for a $6/pareo rate, and two places we went to were trying to give it to us for $8. We then decided to go to LA. We got 15 black pareos and 5 lilac, for $5 a piece! Even better than the $6 rate I was going for! We did awesome. We then continued to venture out a bit and I went a lil cray buying accessories. Hey, $5 sunglasses and $1 for earrings/necklaces? GAME ON!
After taking a nap at Etta’s and getting a massage from her sister, I headed over to my cousin’s house. We then headed out to our Uncle’s place for this birthday get together to get some free food - there wasn’t much, but food is food. We then went to Target and I bought some stuff to make Lee a poster for his competition the next day.
012212: Woke up at 8AM and got ready to go to church with my cousin and her family. After church we ate at Hokkaido and it’s a nice asian buffet! Pretty yummy actually. Afterwards, we went back home to pack our things then headed straight for Brea.
Morse Twirl got 1st place for 1-flag, 2nd place for 2-flag and they’re going to nationals! My cousin and I signed them in as their coaches, so we’ll be going with them to nationals! Exciting. I forgot how exciting competitions felt!
011812: Wednesday’s = GPOYW
Went to class, nothing big. Practice again with the girls… ended the night talking to my honey.
& Yes, I realize the picture was taken after midnight. Oh wells….
011712: School, school, school!
I came back this afternoon ‘cause I had to lead PISA practice. After practice, I just went home and stayed in my bed ‘til I fell asleep.
011612: Change of plans…
Originally, we had plans to go hiking. Due to unfortunate weather conditions; our plans fell through. I woke up at 5 to the annoying pitter-patter of raindrops hitting the paddleboard; I wasn’t able to fall back asleep ‘til about 8AM. While we wasted away at home for a few hours, we finally decided to go out and get some ramen! Yay. So we tried out yakitori yakyudori and it was alright. I should’ve gotten something spicier ‘cause my shoyu ramen didn’t do much to kick my taste buds. It was pretty bland, imo.
Afterwards, since we were in the area (asianville) I decided to yelp a place near by to get my eyebrows done, and holy sh-t. $9 for an eyebrow wax?! What the mother- I don’t even know, and the bitch tore my skin.
Moving on…..
We then went to Tea n’ More and wow, their taro-coconut milk tea is nice and creamy! I love it. It’s also nice and cozy. We then went to the Ross off Rosecrans, then the Urban in PB where he bought himself some clothes and me, two books.
For dinner Dave and I got some Tacos El Gordo. I tried the campechana fries for the first time and OMG it’s amazing!! We ended our night watching Cowboys and Aliens.
011512: WIN!
We ate at Ho Wan for lunch at Barona and it was delicious!
I came to Barona with $40 in my pocket; Dave gave me another $30. I was down $11 and didn’t know if I really wanted to continue gambling, then after we cashed our vouchers I saw this fancy looking machine - it was a $1 machine. I normally don’t play machines over 2 cents, but I figured “hell, what’s another $5?” at least I wasn’t blowing another $20. So Dave and I sat next to each other, both on $1 machines and we both put $5 in. We hit max bet at the same time, and we both won our $5 back. We hit it again, I win mine back Dave loses his. I hit mine again, BAM $120! Biggest win yet! Cool!
After we got home, I yelp’d a few places to decide if I wanted to go to the foot spa place I’m use to or try a new one. I decided to go to my good old Shanghai Foot Spa place. Dave and I waited for Mom, Dad and Janeen to get back from Cafe Tazza before we left. He drops me off and I wait for a few minutes while I talk to this old filipino lady.
My massage was spectacular! Yum. I’m still feeling relaxed!
Afterwards, Babe picked me up and we went to Ross on Palomar. He got me some goodies - a fancy laundry basket and fancy albums! Yay! We did some unnecessary shopping, but it was fun! Then we went to Target to grab Koa some things and my school supplies too and Babe just bought another watch strap.
Now we’re home, all cozy with this cold weather we’re having.
Hope your day was as great as ours!
3 things to be grateful for today:
- The Taitingfong’s, for their amazing hospitality, generosity, unconditional support and love.
- Siblings that can be trusted
- Good old friends, who really make an effort to stay friends
XOXO
011412: Thrills.
Woke up at the hospital today around 8:30 and my parents were on their way so we could switch (my mom would take over watching my grandma). I went home and crashed on the couch for a good hour ‘cause I wasn’t getting the best sleep on that recliner at the hospital. Dave called me after he was done with PT and I soon got ready to pick him up. We went to the Spring Valley swap meet as planned and got my sister her hello kitty blanket she’s been wanting, as well as some socks for me. Yay! New socks!
Dave & I couldn’t decide on a place to eat for lunch… We didn’t know if we wanted to Yelp and try something new or go with what we know, but I did want sushi… so we went to Sushiya! Afterwards we had a failed attempt to go to REI, and I ended up just dropping him home then went back to my place.
After getting into a few arguments with a couple family members, I got irritated and decided to leave. And so now, I’m here at Dave’s and we’re ending the night watching HIMYM.
3 things to be grateful today:
- Food, for the many out there who have none
- Life, for the many who die young
- Koa<3
XOXO
(Source: notdavidt)
011312: SD
Woke up this morning to Dave making musubi for Mom’s co-workers. He then made me breakfast, but we were both sad about the rice because well… it was the rice from the bottom of the cooker - it was kind of burnt and hard… So we ate our eggs and spam without rice. So sad!
Anyway, I had to leave around 12:30 ‘cause I had a dentist appointment - it went well btw. Afterwards, I went home and watched Inception with my sister. And I was oh so happy to see my babyboy, Koa! He missed me; I could tell by how excited he got - he also napped with me. After my nap, I got ready to head back to Dave’s so we could have dinner. We yelped a place called Armando’s because the reviews said they had really good carne asada fries - but they were alright. They would’ve been better if they had sour cream already on them. I mean, who serves carne asada fries WITHOUT sour cream?!?!
When we came back home, Dad and Janeen came a few minutes later with leftovers from Yokoz - it was so good! I told Dave we HAVE to go! Their kelaguen was so good - and their red rice - AND their barbecue and I’m not a BBQ girl but I loved theirs! YUM.
We soon got ready to leave for Dana’s surprise party. We stayed for a bit but we couldn’t stay too long… ‘cause my Mom called me saying I had to stay with my grandma at the hospital tonight. So we left early, we were probably only there for an hour and a half but we had some good laughs with Mikhail, Janelle, Rachelle and Kat. After dropping off Dave, I went home; didn’t really have to so I left immediately and went to the hospital.
So I’m here now… and this is where I’ll end my night.
3 Things to be grateful for today:
- My awesome loving boyfriend who takes care of me day after day, even through the miles. The warmth he brings to my heart and soul, and the warmth and love felt through his embrace.
- The opportunity to make new friends and make new memories.
- Being able to live one more day.
Good night.
XOXO
(Source: atavai)
011212: Dinner with Shane
I had a careless/carefree feeling the entire day. I just couldn’t wait to come home to SD. After class, Shane & I met up at the UV to eat at Sushiya and I offered to pay since she was low on dough. Together, we ordered about 5 rolls but since Sushiya always has those specific rolls for 50% off, it wasn’t that much. On top of that, I also get a 10% discount being that I’m a UCR student - even better! We caught up with life and what not, then as we were about to part ways we saw that the Lollicup at the UV was having it’s Grand Opening - so we decided to check it out. It was pretty neat, they have an everyday dollar menu and it was buy one get one free - so I got two large drinks for $4 - with boba! Awesome.
I soon was on my way to SD and got here around 10:25PM
011112: One more month ‘til my birthday!
I’m slowly starting to creep back into old habits - bad habits. I need to get active more often and start taking real good care of myself. I only had one class today and I watched everything I ate today. I’m currently fighting the urge to grab more jello from the fridge.
When I went grocery shopping yesterday, there weren’t anymore peaches and strawberry jello cups, so I figured I could just make it myself - and I did! Awesome!
But seriously, I think it’s time to get serious about my weight. Even though I see nothing wrong with myself, the BMI scale says otherwise and I guess I just have to learn to try and live day by day. I think I get too far ahead of myself thinking about marriage and kids and what not… But the truth is, how am I ever going to reach my dreams if I can’t even get through school right now? School should be my main focus and from now on, it is. And if I ever want kids, I should at least be healthy right? It’s just hard to balance and adjust back to school and not being able to see Dave everyday - but what can I do right? Once he’s gone to bootcamp, it’ll be worse.
I hate admitting how much I miss him, because it’s just like saying I can’t be without him. But I have to be independent and sacrifices have to be made. I miss him, so much. It’s only been 2 days, and I’m going to see him tomorrow… I guess it’s hard because I want to spend so much time with him before he leaves. I guess it’s cause it’s hard to face the fact that this is where it’ll all begin. Where his presence will be an on and off switch that’s all determined through our government and the military.
Before I get overly emotional, it’s time for me to go to sleep.
Good night.
XOXO
011012: Riversh-t.
Had one rough and not so pleasant morning. It was one of those mornings where I was so pissed off, that person was practically dead to me. I’m still pretty freakin’ mad, but I’m just trying to get through the rest of this stupid day. Ngl, that pretty much ruined my mood for the day, but you gotta admit, my smile is pretty fooling. Anyhow, I got back to Riversh-t this morning. I have class in about an hour. I’m done at 3:30 and I’ll walk home with Claire to pick up my Secret Santa gift from Evo.
I hope y’all had a better day/morning than I did!
XOXO
Oh yeah, my roomie got me turtle shell bracelets from Samoa. She’s awesome!
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