Aced my winter session '13 class.

It was a bit of a mood lifter after receiving literally heart breaking news this morning.

I highly believe that everything happens for a reason.

Especially the things that may seem the most upsetting. I realize that it does take me awhile to see why they happen sometimes, but when I finally do saying that I feel better would be an understatement.

Sushi, sushi, sushi.

I met up with Angel and Serena tonight for dinner after they had class, and they introduced me to JJ Sushi. It's located in Brea right off of Imperial Hwy. It was good (as sushi always is), but too expensive! Their rolls are about $12.95 each, so after you add up the tax and tip there goes $15 on just one roll. Recommended if you have the money, but there are cheaper places around! I'm just always down for trying new things.

PS: Rainy days calls for big, warm, and comfortable coats!

Successful shopping day!

I haven't bought anything clothes wise for myself since mid October. My closet is filled with the hand-me-downs Grace gives me, so it was nice to buy something for myself for a change. Bought a new bag from Forever 21, and scored good price deals of a pink dress and black hi-low skirt for only $20 put together at Papaya. Lucky me!

I also FINALLY came across those little Girl Scouts. I literally screamed when I saw them, LOL. Caramel De Lites/Samoas and Thin Mints >>>

Valentine's Day '13!

I dropped off my baby sister in Temecula today because she's playing in a soccer tournament with her old team this weekend. It's no surprise that I took the opportunity of already being there to also meet up with Grace.

She picked me up in Mira Mesa as usual, and we tried Up2You Cafe for the first time. The hype for it was over rated in my opinion. The location and setting of it was small and too quiet for me. I felt like I had to whisper to talk! We ordered the Nutella crepe, and it was just like any other. Afterwards, we went to take PuriKura pictures at Tea and More! What an expensive process that was. $8 for one (not to mention we took two), and we were terrible at it because everything was in Japanese with no English translation. It was funny though. New experiences!

I left her around 4ish because I had other plans to hang out with Janelle at her apartment in Riverside. Unfortunately for me, it took three hours to get there because of traffic. There are no words to explain my irritation for that.

Arrived at Janelle's around 7ish and she made me a healthy dinner! Chicken, vegetables and creamy corn. Her cooking was bomb, I loved it. Watched Vampire Diaries which had a sad ass ending! I'm glad she started watching it. I swear our friendship reached a whole new level when she did. Lol. We Skyped with Andre and ate some sweets for a bit then left for Target. We planned on getting boba too, but weren't really feelin' it at the end. Drove back home after that. Got home at around 11:30ish.

It was a really long day of driving (it was like I drove to Vegas), but I got the best of both worlds! Who needs a significant other on Valentine's day when you have a cousin and best friend like mine? (:

Tested out BB cream!

I've been neglectant towards my mom about trying this because I don't like the idea of putting so much of any kind of make-up on my face. I have this fear that it might break me out terribly. But of course, I ended up testing it out.

The results? Well, it kills me to admit that it actually makes my skin look a bit better. Lol. It's kind of sad because I used to be one of those girls that was all about "natural beauty." I've made quite the transition from that mentality since early November, but the reasoning for that is an entire different story.

This was just a trial run though. I'm not sure if I'll be applying it to everyday use.

Winter session '13 complete!

Psych 14: Developmental Psychology

I managed to get through: two chapters to read/answer study guide questions every night, two quizzes every class, a midterm, a six page paper and a final. For a six week course I did pretty well! I never pictured myself to survive a fast paced course, but I'm glad I did. And hopefully with flying colors! It's all about having good study habits and time management.

Although this class was way too early for me to function (7:30-10:10am), I really enjoyed it. Actually, I enjoy Psychology all around because it's the most interesting subject to me. Having a professor that knows what she's talking about and makes class bearable is always a plus, also.

Well, one week off until Spring semester! I'm gonna rest up while I can because considering the classes I'm taking, I'm sure this semester will be hell.

Moving really does show you who your real friends are.

I used to regret moving here because I had to adapt to a different place and people. I lived in Temecula for 13 years, and I wasn't sure how things would play out. But I realize now that things couldn't have worked out any better. I was able to receive my first job, make new friends and adjust to a completely different environment outside of my comfort zone. I'm happy here.

Now, I'm not sure where my friendships in Temecula lay. It's sad to know that I've lost touch with certain people that mattered the most to me. Naturally, I try my best to keep up with them via Twitter and Instagram, but when I'm in town or hit them up I actually want to take the time to really catch up with each others lives. It's unfortunate that when I try to spend time with them they already have other things going on, or they just don't seem to be into the conversation. I never liked being the only one putting in the effort in maintaining a friendship, and eventually it gets tiring and pointless to do so.

Despite all of that however, I've learned how much they really mean to me. The new friends I've made here came to mean a lot also, but they can never compare to my friends from home. My friends from home taught me the meaning of friendship during my college years. Moving may have shown me who my real friends are, but they all truly affected my life, and I can never really forget them.

Library Arc

It was barely hitting 5pm when I arrived at the library. I decided to sit at a table that had an open window. I may hate how the sunlight shines through, but having a view made me feel less confined.

The work load that I have on my plate right now is overwhelming, and everything was scattered all over the table. Chemistry and Statistics were kicking my ass. I'm having trouble understanding these concepts and it's stressing me out. I smacked my palm on my forehead in frustration when I just decided to work on my English paper that was about to be due.

An unfamiliar and deep voice suddenly comments, "You don't look stressed at all." 

I look up to see a guy with that typical image of a: maroon and white sweater over a black leather jacket, jeans, and black and white vans. I assumed he was somewhere around my age because I also noticed that he was holding an Anatomy textbook.

"Are you mocking my misery?" I replied sarcastically.

"Now why would I do that to someone that I don't even know?" He replies with a smile.

Well that's a cute smile, I thought to myself. 

"Actually, I was just wondering if I could sit here. The rest of the library seems to be full. Unless of course, these seats are already occupied."

I assumed he was referring to my papers all around the table. 

I let out a bit of a chuckle as I replied, "I don't see why not. Sorry, everything's just all over."

I collect everything and pile it in an organized manner as he replied with a simple "Thank you," and pulled out the chair diagonally across from me. I continue working on my paper as he starts whatever he had to do.

We went about our own things for awhile until a conversation picked up. 

"Did you by any chance take Anatomy?" he asks.

"I did last semester actually."
"Do you mind helping me with something?"

I took this question as an opportunity to maybe have him help me, also.
"It depends. Did you take Chemistry and Stats?"

"I'm good at math, yeah! I only took Chemistry in high school though."

"Tell you what, I'll help you in Anatomy if you help me in Stats."
"Deal!" he replies excitedly. 

We didn't realize it, but the time flew by. Before we knew it the library was about to close. For feeling so overwhelmed when I first arrived, he helped me understand what I was learning in Stats much better which took a bit of a load off my shoulders. It's true what they say, that "students teaching other students can be more helpful than when a teacher teaches the students." All I could hope for was that I was just as helpful to him with Anatomy. 

We started packing up our things when he asks, "Do you mind if we meet here again tomorrow?"

I smiled as I re-played everything that happened the last few hours.
"I don't see the harm in that."