Warning: Extremely Long Picture Post
Wow. Senior year is going by so fast; I can barely even keep up with the pace. I think I have gotten over my feelings of apprehension towards graduation, or maybe it is only because I am having so much fun I don't have the time to reflect upon it. Summer has been good to me. The school year has been as well, although I have to confess that I am not as focused as much this year. Talk about senioritis. GAH! I seriously need to get back on track.
On a more serious note, I am glad that things are the way they are right now. Sure, things could have been better, but I don't regret anything. I'm not one to dwell on things that I can't change or have any power over. I invested so much of my time, effort, and faith in you. I'm all spent and I'm done. For the first time in a LONG time, I feel free. Nothing is holding me back any longer. I am my own person and I dictate my own actions. Pay more attention on your life than on mine.
That said, enjoy the pictures + comments! =)
Derek and I spent the day before my birthday at Monterey Bay Aquarium and nearby tourist spots.
I wish I was a mermaid. That would be WAY cool.
Birthday dinner @ Elephant Bar. Movies and sleepover afterwards.
Happy 17th birthday to me.
First day rally assembly. Remember when I fell off that stupid rolly thing in front of approximately 2,200 students? Lameee.
Family birthday party. My brother looks weird.
My 4-year-old cousin playing Guitar Hero on "expert" mode. I don't know how his short, tiny fingers get the job done.
Surprise going-away party for my cousin, who's at UC Irvine at the moment. She looks Chinese, doesn't she?
Me, Rebekah, and Irene at the Sweeney Todd field trip. Interesting play, but movie looks better. Possibly all due to Johnny Depp being in it.
Girls' tennis team bonding at Elephant Bar. I think I go to Elephant Bar a lot? Left bottom to top: Taylor, Erika, Vivian, Elise, and Irene. Right bottom to top: Lauren, me, Aurina, and LiAnne.
Former doubles partner: Aurina Lam, who is off to UC Davis. I MISS HER.
TapEx with the guys and my hermano.
Girl nominees for Homecoming Court. Left to right: Alex Steadman, Minoti Mehta, Sarah Topham, Nicki Nario, Sarah Nauss, Renee Oliphant, Tenaya Davis, Mallory Lambert, Geena Condeff, and Morgan Woodrow. Tell me why I'm the shortest one WITH heels on.
My escort Daniel Khuc! Oh, that face is priceless. I hope he won't be mad at me for posting this.
Sen Dai with the guys. I'm probably overdoing that Asian pose.
Oh, goodness. John IS a camera whore.
LOL. I think this is my favorite picture of the guys. Golfland was a blast. I still can't believe Michael beat all of us.
Garrett was attempting to get the golf balls from the pond. He managed to get two, maybe three.
Hands down I'm prettier than Garrett. Just kidding. =)
Austin and his cute girlfriend at his birthday get-together. How adorableee.
Spirit Week pictures I might do tomorrow. Maybeee, if I'm not too lazy and/or busy. I hate college applications.
On a more serious note, I am glad that things are the way they are right now. Sure, things could have been better, but I don't regret anything. I'm not one to dwell on things that I can't change or have any power over. I invested so much of my time, effort, and faith in you. I'm all spent and I'm done. For the first time in a LONG time, I feel free. Nothing is holding me back any longer. I am my own person and I dictate my own actions. Pay more attention on your life than on mine.
That said, enjoy the pictures + comments! =)
Derek and I spent the day before my birthday at Monterey Bay Aquarium and nearby tourist spots.
I wish I was a mermaid. That would be WAY cool.
Birthday dinner @ Elephant Bar. Movies and sleepover afterwards.
Happy 17th birthday to me.
First day rally assembly. Remember when I fell off that stupid rolly thing in front of approximately 2,200 students? Lameee.
Family birthday party. My brother looks weird.
My 4-year-old cousin playing Guitar Hero on "expert" mode. I don't know how his short, tiny fingers get the job done.
Surprise going-away party for my cousin, who's at UC Irvine at the moment. She looks Chinese, doesn't she?
Me, Rebekah, and Irene at the Sweeney Todd field trip. Interesting play, but movie looks better. Possibly all due to Johnny Depp being in it.
Girls' tennis team bonding at Elephant Bar. I think I go to Elephant Bar a lot? Left bottom to top: Taylor, Erika, Vivian, Elise, and Irene. Right bottom to top: Lauren, me, Aurina, and LiAnne.
Former doubles partner: Aurina Lam, who is off to UC Davis. I MISS HER.
TapEx with the guys and my hermano.
Girl nominees for Homecoming Court. Left to right: Alex Steadman, Minoti Mehta, Sarah Topham, Nicki Nario, Sarah Nauss, Renee Oliphant, Tenaya Davis, Mallory Lambert, Geena Condeff, and Morgan Woodrow. Tell me why I'm the shortest one WITH heels on.
My escort Daniel Khuc! Oh, that face is priceless. I hope he won't be mad at me for posting this.
Sen Dai with the guys. I'm probably overdoing that Asian pose.
Oh, goodness. John IS a camera whore.
LOL. I think this is my favorite picture of the guys. Golfland was a blast. I still can't believe Michael beat all of us.
Garrett was attempting to get the golf balls from the pond. He managed to get two, maybe three.
Hands down I'm prettier than Garrett. Just kidding. =)
Austin and his cute girlfriend at his birthday get-together. How adorableee.
Spirit Week pictures I might do tomorrow. Maybeee, if I'm not too lazy and/or busy. I hate college applications.