so. i have just finished packing most of my belongings into six suitcases and two backpacks and am currently sipping on my cup of green tea. yes, i am finally ready to head off to college and embark on a fresh new chapter of my glorious life. : ) am i a little nervous? of course i am! despite a minor sense of anxiety, however, excitement and ( Read more... )

okay. i finally found some FREE time to update my journal! hooray ( Read more... )

last night's family gathering in bellevue definitely put a lovely end to my recovery from the dreadful surgery. : ) several days prior to my illness, we were blessed to refamiliarize ourselves with our cousins from california (esther, david, his wife ginger, and his kids megan and taylor) as we spent four to five days shopping and dining together ( Read more... )

im finally back home after five days of complete nightmare and anguish ( Read more... )

these days, i often come across individuals who strive through their journeys with a destination in mind. an undying passion for a specific pursuit. hmm. i cant help but admire such willpower and determination, but then i wonder, where does my passion truly lie? music and art bring joy and delight to my heart, but being a performer may not be my ( Read more... )

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3rd: went to emerald downs with jo, jay, and krystal to see the beatniks concert. the moment i arrived at the festival, i started sweating since the place was jampacked with a huge throng + it was at least 85 degrees! whew. despite the humidity, however, i thoroughly enjoyed the show and the liveliness of the crowd. the only regret was that i didnt ( Read more... )

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im absolutely speechless! my family takes great pleasure in traveling around (and we do it quite a lot and often, trust me) and i am confident in declaring that this year's alaskan cruise places top three. glaciers, whales, bears, eagles, totem poles, mountains, lakes, rivers: the list goes on. i can honestly say that i have witnessed some of the ( Read more... )

graduation was QUITE an experience. wow. i was overwhelmed by the presence of all our family and friends witnessing probably one of the most important moments in our lives. a step that ends our lives as kids but starts us off for the real world. : ) since i was getting a dress at the mall with my sister and then stopped by at fred meyers in james ( Read more... )