another state of mind

What a Weekend ….

So I haven’t blogged in a while and mostly it is because I never have the time to sit down and reflect on things that are going on. But this weekend, was probably the best weekend I’ve had in a long time. It was one of those weekends where everyone was down to have some fun, and I hope everyone did. But I have to say, although everyone else looked nice in their costumes, Average Joe’s can not be beaten. hahaha.

But, on a more somber note, after being on such a high this past weekend, the reality of school sets in. I come into my first class this morning and we received our midterms back. I was very disappointed in myself for the score I received. All lot of the errors I made on the test were careless errors, as well as not finishing the problems completely. As I looked around, I was just literally pissed at how terrible I could’ve done. So the goal for this week is to study hard because I have another midterm on Friday. There is no point for me to dwell on the past, but only look forward and constantly do better on the next one. But yes, it was definitely a buzzkill after a great Halloween weekend.

But I hope everyone else had a great weekend as well! Life is too short to not have some fun.

Until next time,

aL

We play dodgeball. ANYWHERE. ANYTIME. ANYPLACE. You name it, and WE’RE THERE!

Next Stop, Happiness

Good day to all! My first week of classes is ALMOST done. Unfortunately, my weekend celebration is on hold until after 4PM. But so far, its been a week of transition and getting used to the rigorous schedule of classes. Difficulty wise, I think its manageable and it seems like its going to be a good fall quarter.

But this post today is not about the start of the school year. Instead, this post is dedicated to those who have experienced heartbreak and disappointment. To those who are yearning for love and comfort. But ultimately, to those who have to face the brave reality of starting fresh. Due to the recent events of some of my friends, this post is dedicated to you.

My words of wisdom is to do what’s best for you. Whether it means extreme measures, it will only help the pain and suffering heal over time. Use time to your best interest. Time will become your best friend and guide you through the uncertainty, and ultimately the friendships will over shine the past and archaic relationships. Last but not least, if you need someone to talk to, feel free to talk to any of your friends. My best friend once gave me a poster for my birthday, and to this day I put it in my room as a reminder of the message she wants me to remember. The poster reads “Wherever you are it is your friends who make your world.” When it seems like there is nothing but darkness around you, you can always rely on the help of your friends to lead you to the light. So stay strong, because your friends will be there for you.

So this is a shout out for everyone hoping that our next stop in life is happiness.

Until next time,

aL

school cannot start any faster

until next time,

aL

back from LA

so I just got back from los angeles this weekend, and first thing I have to say is I HATE THE TRAFFIC DOWN THERE. sucks major butthole. me and my dad were stuck on the highway for 1 hour with stand still traffic. it was seriously pissing me off. and some of the drivers down there are freakin redic. the things and moves they do on the road is def illegal. but enough said, it was fun to visit my grandparents as well as help around for my abacus school at the competitions they were participating in.

I think there’s like 5 or 6 weeks left of summer, and I feel okay that summer is ending. I really wished I was more productive this summer, and I am def going to plan ahead next year. I would like to see myself in taiwan maybe next year.

but before I leave, I wanted to post a picture of two actresses that I’ve found extremely good looking and talented. I just wanted to see what you guys thought.

1st option:

2nd option:

until next time,
aL

the first post

I’ve decided to create a tumblr because I didn’t think it was appropriate to start blogging again from my archaic high school xanga. but I do have to say, that thing is old. like really old. its kinda funny when I read some of the posts I wrote just only a few years ago.

but yes, this tumblr is essentially “another state of mind”. another place where I can write down the thoughts in my head, and maybe a few years from now, I can say the same thing about this tumblr as I did about my xanga. how archaic.

recently, I’ve been thinking about my future after college. it might be too early to think about that, but it got me wondering: what am I going to do after I grab that diploma? the obvious answer is to get a job, and join the millions of other graduates and start working. another answer could be to continue my education and pursue a masters. but none of these options were the true reason why I bring this topic up. the thought of becoming an independent individual is straight up scary. granted, I’ve always wanted not to be dependent upon my parents, but the more I realize that all the things I have in this life were given from my parents, the more scarier the idea of being independent becomes.

its kind of ironic that in my philosophy class, we are talking about Epicurus and his idea that pleasures are easy to gain, and pain is easy to suffer. but one of his main points was that the individual should not worry about the future, but instead fulfill the pleasures that he or she is present in. quite frankly, I can’t.

its honestly too difficult for me to just sit here and enjoy my “pleasures”. I want to be successful. I want to have a stable job. I want to know that when I come out of college, I have something concrete for me to fall upon. but problem is, I can’t have it all.

and so I enter my third year of college with a new perspective. this is my year to show myself that I am capable of doing what I bubbled in a couple of years ago on my college application. the road to my future is ahead of me. although there may be some obstacles and bumps along the way, the goal is simple. I want to be the best. and finally, and I emphasize finally, I realize whats at stake.

until next time,

aL