Wow.
Spring break left me absolutely breathless. It was one of the most fun, intense, exciting weeks of my life. I already blogged about Monday & Tuesday, so I'll recap the rest of the week :]
Sorry it's kind of long... keep in mind that I'm going over Wednesday through Sunday!
Wednesday - Men's short
I was completely excited because it was my first time seeing Jeremy compete in person. Unfortunately, he didn't skate clean, but I was still excited to see him skate. Jumps or not, he has such beautiful style. Of course Evan brought the house down and skated a perfect short. Brian Joubert didn't skate clean, and I thought Patrick Chan was cheated! He should have won short! And the unexpected star of the night... Samuel Contesti! His program was amazingly entertaining and no one expected him to do so well.
I watched men's short with my mom, then Sarah came to meet us at Staples for the pairs long that evening. Right before she called me to tell me she was parking, my mom and I ran into Brian Joubert. He looked tired, but he was SO nice. I ran into a friend after that and sort of hung around outside Staples, while Brian made his way over to LA Live (the plaza across the street). Right then, Sarah told me she was in the same plaza. SARAH, BRIAN IS IN FRONT OF ESPN ZONE. GO SAY HI! GET YOUR PICTURE! But of course Sarah's too shy, so I marched over with my mom and Sarah got her picture with Brian!
Pairs long was phenomenal. The Germans own :]
Thursday - Men's long
Boy, was I nervewrecked. I could NOT wait until men's long... original dance was first. Ben & Tanith were amazing - I thought they deserved first. Anyway, that evening was the event that I was waiting for. I was proud of Jeremy and Brandon, though I felt they both could have skated better. Of the course the tension was incredibly intense for that last group. For once, I thought Evan completely deserved the gold that he got, and I'm soooooo happy that Patrick got the silver.
Afterwards, we ran into our friend Claire. It was pretty late and we just walked with her and her daughter out of Staples. We walked a bit, then I saw a small crowd and some camera flashes. Oh, there must be some skater there, I said. Um, IT WAS JEREMY. I flipped out. I wanted a chance to redeem myself and take the crazy pictures I wanted! And I totally did :]
In the kiss and cry, Jeremy always does these little hand signals... so I asked him if we could take pictures that way. They came out really cute and I was so excited! I also finally got a hug :]
Friday - Ladies short
Sarah and I had been waiting for Friday because we knew that most of the skaters would be wandering around and we had a great chance of meeting some of them.
We had to leave my house at like, 7:45, wayyy early for me... I had gotten home at midnight the night before. We were WAY excited and still kind of delirious. We got there and frankly, we got super bored with some of the ladies lol. After a few groups, I suggested that we go to the Grammy Museum, grab a snack, then go to the mens' public medal ceremony. This plan definitely paid off!
The Grammy Museum was bleh, but the medal ceremony was awesome. Sarah had never been that close to Evan, so she was pretty much shaking with excitement. I really REALLY REALLY REALLY wanted to meet Patrick Chan, since we'd run into Brian several times and I used to train with Evan.
Finally we got up to the front of the crowd, and there was Patrick! I asked him to sign something, then asked for a picture. Sure! he said. SCORE, JOLENE. Just let me sign a few more things. *signs a few more things* I haven't forgotten your picture! Meanwhile, I'm just really excited he's in front of me. A few seconds later, a man from NBC walked up to Patrick and asked if he could 'steal him for 10 seconds.' Um, actually I need to take a picture with her first *points to me* AMAZING. He was the sweetest, and I can't believe he blew off NBC just to take a picture with me!
We then went back inside for the "big guns," as Sarah calls them, and had a blast. We ran into Brian Joubert like 4 more times within the following half hour, and met Nobunari Oda! It was just overall fun. I'm glad I got to know Sarah better - I've only known her for a couple months because we work at Starbucks together. We're the same when it comes to beautiful skater boys ;D
Next funny story...
We went to dinner in between the ladies short and the free dance. Lucky Strike! Then we walked back and I saw another small crowd around where the medal ceremonies take place, and also where a lot of interviews take place. Oh, I bet it's Jeremy, I said. We both cracked up. Our inside joke the whole week was me asking "WHERE'S JEREMY?" Well, it WAS Jeremy! I flipped. Then we realized there was someone else there... JOHNNY WEIR. Double whammy. We got pictures with them, and of course I went all gaga over Jeremy. Oh, and Johnny said my hair was cool :]
We waited around afterwards and got to meet Ben Agosto, as well as the other medaling dance teams<3
We went home SO SO SO happy and excited. We got to meet some of our favorite people and see some fierce ladies competition.
Saturday - Ladies long
I was sad that this was the last event. To be completely honest, I thought it was a bit anti-climatic, since I was living for the men's freeskate. Yes, the last group was amazing, but it just wasn't the same to me. I did however get to talk to Frank and Evan at a signing they did during the intermission... since Sarah wanted to meet him so badly, I took a picture of him holding a sign that said "Sarah Benjamin is amazing!" It came out really cute :]
I also got to hug Ben during the public medal ceremony, and finally got my picture with Tanith!
Afterwards, we hung around with my friend Gen, who I hadn't seen in forever, to see if we could meet the top ladies. Long story short, it was NUTS and we were unsuccessful. We did see Brian Joubert again, which was kind of hilarious haha
Sunday - Exhibitions
I was excited about seeing the exhibition programs, since they're usually more of a reflection of the skaters' personalities. Brandon Mroz blew me away with his program, mostly because it had so much personality... I just didn't expect it! The other program that stood out to me was Brian Joubert's. He skated to "Hallelujah" by Rufus Wainwright, and it was BEAUTIFUL.
Afterwards, the skaters were throwing stuff into the audience... I was lucky and got something signed by Evan :]
Anyway, got to meet Samuel Contesti, Patrick and Brian again. Brian gives fabulous hugs btw... it was amazing. He's such a sweetie!
But in all honesty, the highlight of my day was meeting Mitchel Musso. We went to the public medal ceremony for the ladies before the exhibitions. I saw Alissa Czisny, but I had met her the night before so I didn't bother her. I noticed there was some guy talking to Alissa (he wasn't facing us) and the photographers kept taking pictures of him. When he turned around... I SAW IT WAS MITCHEL MUSSO. For those of you who don't know, Mitchel plays Miley's best friend Oliver on Hannah Montana. He was SO sweet and apparently kind of interested. hahahaha :]
But yeah.
That might be it.
It was overall an AMAZING week and I'm glad I went. I'm so incredibly thankful that my mom got the tickets and let me have such a magnificent spring break!
xoxo
Monday, March 30, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Spring break; Part 1
Spring break has already been amazing... and it's only Monday!
Let's start from the top.
Last year my mom got all event passes for the figure skating world championships at the Staples Center. This is a competition involving the best skaters in the entire world. Each of them had to qualify in their country (i.e. In the U.S., the top 3 from the national championships get to compete at worlds). We have all event passes, meaning we have tickets for all of the events - men's, ladies, pairs, and dance, including practices for all of those.
The practice sessions started yesterday at Staples, and it was ridiculously fun. I brought Sarah with me, one of my co-workers, because I knew she was a skating fan. We got there at around noon, then left at midnight. We watched the practices for men's, ladies, and pairs. AMAZING. We had a blast, to say the least.
And not only because I'm in love with Jeremy Abbott :]
Today my mom's friend Deidre and I went to another men's practice session. JEREMY AGAIN. It was funnnnnn! We then met up with my mom for lunch, when she told us the good news.
My dad said a word today.
This is FANTASTIC news. For those of you who don't know, my dad is currently in a vegetative state because of some complications of a heart attack. He has been this way since December, and we're waiting for him to have some kind of cognizant response, AKA "wake up." He's improved a lot, but the doctors can say he's woken up when he can communicate with us.
He's off the respirator, which is probably why he's starting to talk. I can't even tell you how amazing this feels. Now we have some kind of proof that he's in there, that his mind hasn't shut down, that he might really be able to come out of this.
After lunch, my mom dropped me off at home so I could nap (which I'm not doing). I came home to find a lovely package from Caitlin... it was the sweetest thing ever.
I'm the type of person that is associated with things. I have no problem with it... it just means my taste is pretty distinct. Anyway, people always tell me, "omg, I was shopping today and I totally saw this outfit/thing/painting/whatever that reminded me of you!"
Apparently this happened to Caitlin. She got me a gorgeous black and white travel mug (which I will be using for coffee next quarter), along with some hot chocolate. She printed out a collage of pictures of us and our adventures and wrote an amazing letter.
I love getting letters.
Anyway, this break has been absolutely fantastic already.
I got to see Jeremy Abbott (and a BUNCH of phenomenal skaters) in person, got an amazing pick-me-up letter, and my dad has made leaps and bounds in his progress.
I can't wait to see how the rest of the week unravels :]
xoxo
Song of the day: Unwritten - Natash Bedingfield
Let's start from the top.
Last year my mom got all event passes for the figure skating world championships at the Staples Center. This is a competition involving the best skaters in the entire world. Each of them had to qualify in their country (i.e. In the U.S., the top 3 from the national championships get to compete at worlds). We have all event passes, meaning we have tickets for all of the events - men's, ladies, pairs, and dance, including practices for all of those.
The practice sessions started yesterday at Staples, and it was ridiculously fun. I brought Sarah with me, one of my co-workers, because I knew she was a skating fan. We got there at around noon, then left at midnight. We watched the practices for men's, ladies, and pairs. AMAZING. We had a blast, to say the least.
And not only because I'm in love with Jeremy Abbott :]
Today my mom's friend Deidre and I went to another men's practice session. JEREMY AGAIN. It was funnnnnn! We then met up with my mom for lunch, when she told us the good news.
My dad said a word today.
This is FANTASTIC news. For those of you who don't know, my dad is currently in a vegetative state because of some complications of a heart attack. He has been this way since December, and we're waiting for him to have some kind of cognizant response, AKA "wake up." He's improved a lot, but the doctors can say he's woken up when he can communicate with us.
He's off the respirator, which is probably why he's starting to talk. I can't even tell you how amazing this feels. Now we have some kind of proof that he's in there, that his mind hasn't shut down, that he might really be able to come out of this.
After lunch, my mom dropped me off at home so I could nap (which I'm not doing). I came home to find a lovely package from Caitlin... it was the sweetest thing ever.
I'm the type of person that is associated with things. I have no problem with it... it just means my taste is pretty distinct. Anyway, people always tell me, "omg, I was shopping today and I totally saw this outfit/thing/painting/whatever that reminded me of you!"
Apparently this happened to Caitlin. She got me a gorgeous black and white travel mug (which I will be using for coffee next quarter), along with some hot chocolate. She printed out a collage of pictures of us and our adventures and wrote an amazing letter.
I love getting letters.
Anyway, this break has been absolutely fantastic already.
I got to see Jeremy Abbott (and a BUNCH of phenomenal skaters) in person, got an amazing pick-me-up letter, and my dad has made leaps and bounds in his progress.
I can't wait to see how the rest of the week unravels :]
xoxo
Song of the day: Unwritten - Natash Bedingfield
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Ramble ramble ramble
Alex and I got back from seeing Duplicity about an hour ago. It was fantastic.
Anyway, we always have really in-depth conversations about life, work, and mostly past relationships and boy problems. This time, I got thinking that there's SO much that I just wish I could say to a bunch of people - friends, family, people...
idk.
I just posted a rather interesting fb note that I'm not sure I want to keep up. It's like one of those "write 10 things to 10 different people and tag them" kinds of things.
I don't know why I did it.
I guess it's like keeping a journal, which I don't anymore. I'm paranoid, since my mom read my old one. It was devastating.
Again, it's like PostSecret. There's something cathartic about telling people things, whether they know what you're talking about or not. Instead of going to a shrink, I'll post fb notes.
That's just the way I deal.
Don't judge.
Maybe this is enough rambling for one evening?
I don't know.
Whatevs.
xoxo
Song of the day: Eden - Sarah Brightman
Anyway, we always have really in-depth conversations about life, work, and mostly past relationships and boy problems. This time, I got thinking that there's SO much that I just wish I could say to a bunch of people - friends, family, people...
idk.
I just posted a rather interesting fb note that I'm not sure I want to keep up. It's like one of those "write 10 things to 10 different people and tag them" kinds of things.
I don't know why I did it.
I guess it's like keeping a journal, which I don't anymore. I'm paranoid, since my mom read my old one. It was devastating.
Again, it's like PostSecret. There's something cathartic about telling people things, whether they know what you're talking about or not. Instead of going to a shrink, I'll post fb notes.
That's just the way I deal.
Don't judge.
Maybe this is enough rambling for one evening?
I don't know.
Whatevs.
xoxo
Song of the day: Eden - Sarah Brightman
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Monday & Tuesday
I've pretty much had a wonderful couple days (minus work this morning from 2-6AM).
Monday I had my one and only final this week, so of course it was a definite relief to get that over with. Afterwards, Rosanne came to visit me! I hadn't seen her in forever, so it was absolutely divine to spend the rest of the day with her. We've been best friends since pre-school, and no matter how long we haven't seen each other, the minute we start talking, it's as if we've been inseparable this whole time.
We went to Laguna because the weather was beautiful (minus the wind for Rosanne haha), stopped by a cool bakery, got Starbucks, then parked on a rock on the beach. It was so relaxing, especially for me... just eating and talking. After that, we went to Sticki Picki, had a blast, then got sushi and watched Across the Universe. It was like we did all of my favorite things in one day :]
Tuesday was an adventure in itself. My day started at 5:30, then we were off to the dress rehearsal taping of Idol at 7. Even though there were some "technical difficulties" with our place in line, we lucked out and got put in the pit, stage right, RIGHT in front of the stage between the big stage and the judges. I nearly died with Adam sang.
Then of course Caitlin had to yell something at Danny... it happened to be DANNY, HAVE MY BABIES! Priceless.
We weren't sure if we could get into the live taping, but, of course, we got lucky again! This time we were in the same place, but on stage left. It was kind of cool to shake Simon's hand... I guess a lot of people would die to do so. The show was great and Adam and Danny were fantastic yet again<3
Unfortunately we left extremely exhausted and I had work this morning at 2AM. Yes, 2AM. The shift itself wasn't so bad but yeah. I won't go into detail :D
I have another 2AM shift tonight/tomorrow morning, but I'll live.
Anyway, I guess that's all. Just wanted to update ya'll :]
Also, expect an entire blog devoted to Demi either day or tomorrow<333
xoxo
Song of the day: Don't Forget - Demi Lovato
Monday I had my one and only final this week, so of course it was a definite relief to get that over with. Afterwards, Rosanne came to visit me! I hadn't seen her in forever, so it was absolutely divine to spend the rest of the day with her. We've been best friends since pre-school, and no matter how long we haven't seen each other, the minute we start talking, it's as if we've been inseparable this whole time.
We went to Laguna because the weather was beautiful (minus the wind for Rosanne haha), stopped by a cool bakery, got Starbucks, then parked on a rock on the beach. It was so relaxing, especially for me... just eating and talking. After that, we went to Sticki Picki, had a blast, then got sushi and watched Across the Universe. It was like we did all of my favorite things in one day :]
Tuesday was an adventure in itself. My day started at 5:30, then we were off to the dress rehearsal taping of Idol at 7. Even though there were some "technical difficulties" with our place in line, we lucked out and got put in the pit, stage right, RIGHT in front of the stage between the big stage and the judges. I nearly died with Adam sang.
Then of course Caitlin had to yell something at Danny... it happened to be DANNY, HAVE MY BABIES! Priceless.
We weren't sure if we could get into the live taping, but, of course, we got lucky again! This time we were in the same place, but on stage left. It was kind of cool to shake Simon's hand... I guess a lot of people would die to do so. The show was great and Adam and Danny were fantastic yet again<3
Unfortunately we left extremely exhausted and I had work this morning at 2AM. Yes, 2AM. The shift itself wasn't so bad but yeah. I won't go into detail :D
I have another 2AM shift tonight/tomorrow morning, but I'll live.
Anyway, I guess that's all. Just wanted to update ya'll :]
Also, expect an entire blog devoted to Demi either day or tomorrow<333
xoxo
Song of the day: Don't Forget - Demi Lovato
Monday, March 16, 2009
Time to reflect.
Winter quarter is officially over for me. Time to reflect on what a horrible time I had :]
This quarter was one of the hardest I've ever experienced, mentally and emotionally. Academically it was the easiest, but I probably didn't even do that well because of everything else. Four art classes? I wish I would've had more fun.
My dad has thankfully made some progress. He's still in a vegetative state; please refer to my fb note for further explanation.
No concerts, hair change, got used to working and going to class, HATED art history, embarassed myself in front of the boy I have a crush on. What's new? Welll, the whole no concerts thing is a new concept for me... but besides that, it was just blah.
I'm hoping for bigger and better things next quarter. At least I have Coachella and Keane to look forward to :]
As for right now, well, I can look forward to tomorrow at least lol. Idol dress rehearsal!
I think I'll update after the show tomorrow.
xoxo
Song of the day: Grand Theft Autumn (Where is Your Boy Tonight?) - Fall Out Boy
This quarter was one of the hardest I've ever experienced, mentally and emotionally. Academically it was the easiest, but I probably didn't even do that well because of everything else. Four art classes? I wish I would've had more fun.
My dad has thankfully made some progress. He's still in a vegetative state; please refer to my fb note for further explanation.
No concerts, hair change, got used to working and going to class, HATED art history, embarassed myself in front of the boy I have a crush on. What's new? Welll, the whole no concerts thing is a new concept for me... but besides that, it was just blah.
I'm hoping for bigger and better things next quarter. At least I have Coachella and Keane to look forward to :]
As for right now, well, I can look forward to tomorrow at least lol. Idol dress rehearsal!
I think I'll update after the show tomorrow.
xoxo
Song of the day: Grand Theft Autumn (Where is Your Boy Tonight?) - Fall Out Boy
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Secret exhibitionist.
1. I think I'm turning into some kind of exhibitionist. In person, I'm really shy. But I'd like people to know more about me. I have no idea what I mean by that. Like, I post all these blogs with all this information about what's going on in my life. I have no idea who's actually reading them, but apparently I want those people to know about me. Crazy.
[edit: Kayla pointed out a good point about herself that made me think about myself. I LOVE reading those 25 random things about people. Maybe I'm hoping other people love to read them too and will be slightly amused by mine.]
2. I have a problem, even though I think I'm in control of it.
3. I hate painting. I love ink. The end.
4. I love shows like 'Make Me a Supermodel' because I like to live vicariously through people. I know I could never ever do anything like they do.
5. Kayla, we're kindred spirits. We suffer the same ways. I love our conversations. They always mean something.
6. I love my hair. It's what I've been wanting for a long time :[
7. I think I always crave the impossible. Whether it's tattoos, boys, or hair styles. It pretty much never happens.
8. I admire Lady GaGa like you don't even know.
9. I really should pick up my guitar again. It's lonely at home.
10. "I don't do drugs. I am drugs." - Dali
11. If I had my way, everything I wear would be black, white, or gray.
12. Corinne, I wish I had your personality. You're so outgoing and adorable.
13. I hate how a lot of people think my life is in any way glamorous. It's not.
14. I'm addicted to Bravo shows.
15. I'm starting a new sketchbook within the next few days. Excitingggg<3
16. I'm glad I had time to psychoanalyze myself with Sarah today. I've admitted many things to myself this week.
17. Sometimes I wish I was IN more pictures. I know, I already have 1000+ on fb. But like, I look back on events & I have amazing pictures of everyone else. Sometimes I wish I could remember myself at that time. Ha, I'm so narcissistic sometimes.
18. I used to carry around Jason Castro's guitar pick in my wallet. It's currently sitting on my desk. 19. I'm STOKED about Coachella. STOKED.
20. I hate being complimented or flattered. I think it's completely blown out of proportion with me. I really can't see anything that great about myself.
21. I always always always feel socially awkward in social situations.
22. I honestly feel weird when I smile. How strange.
23. As I was telling Alex earlier, I have no idea why many of my friends have this really rebellious perception of me. I'm not really that 'out there.'
24. I love Keane lyrics so much, it's ridiculous.
25. Maybe I should stop this & get to bed :]
xoxo
Song of the day: Let it Rain - Living Things
[edit: Kayla pointed out a good point about herself that made me think about myself. I LOVE reading those 25 random things about people. Maybe I'm hoping other people love to read them too and will be slightly amused by mine.]
2. I have a problem, even though I think I'm in control of it.
3. I hate painting. I love ink. The end.
4. I love shows like 'Make Me a Supermodel' because I like to live vicariously through people. I know I could never ever do anything like they do.
5. Kayla, we're kindred spirits. We suffer the same ways. I love our conversations. They always mean something.
6. I love my hair. It's what I've been wanting for a long time :[
7. I think I always crave the impossible. Whether it's tattoos, boys, or hair styles. It pretty much never happens.
8. I admire Lady GaGa like you don't even know.
9. I really should pick up my guitar again. It's lonely at home.
10. "I don't do drugs. I am drugs." - Dali
11. If I had my way, everything I wear would be black, white, or gray.
12. Corinne, I wish I had your personality. You're so outgoing and adorable.
13. I hate how a lot of people think my life is in any way glamorous. It's not.
14. I'm addicted to Bravo shows.
15. I'm starting a new sketchbook within the next few days. Excitingggg<3
16. I'm glad I had time to psychoanalyze myself with Sarah today. I've admitted many things to myself this week.
17. Sometimes I wish I was IN more pictures. I know, I already have 1000+ on fb. But like, I look back on events & I have amazing pictures of everyone else. Sometimes I wish I could remember myself at that time. Ha, I'm so narcissistic sometimes.
18. I used to carry around Jason Castro's guitar pick in my wallet. It's currently sitting on my desk. 19. I'm STOKED about Coachella. STOKED.
20. I hate being complimented or flattered. I think it's completely blown out of proportion with me. I really can't see anything that great about myself.
21. I always always always feel socially awkward in social situations.
22. I honestly feel weird when I smile. How strange.
23. As I was telling Alex earlier, I have no idea why many of my friends have this really rebellious perception of me. I'm not really that 'out there.'
24. I love Keane lyrics so much, it's ridiculous.
25. Maybe I should stop this & get to bed :]
xoxo
Song of the day: Let it Rain - Living Things
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Black & White
Today is so full of black and white.
Love it.
Anyway, I started writing that short story I've been talking about. Yeah, the one about that woman that sat next to me on the plane to Raleigh :]
I'm going to Disneyland today with my dearest Stefani too<3
I'm generally happy, for me, anyway.
I'm not looking forward to next week though... working during finals week is always a drag. I'm working Wednesday - Friday; the first 2 shifts start at 2AM, the Friday one starts at 5. Early mornings, here I come!
Oh, and Skatefest on Saturday!
xoxo Song of the day: Let it Rain - Living Things
& here it is for your viewing pleasure. I LOVE THIS SONG.
Love it.
Anyway, I started writing that short story I've been talking about. Yeah, the one about that woman that sat next to me on the plane to Raleigh :]
I'm going to Disneyland today with my dearest Stefani too<3
I'm generally happy, for me, anyway.
I'm not looking forward to next week though... working during finals week is always a drag. I'm working Wednesday - Friday; the first 2 shifts start at 2AM, the Friday one starts at 5. Early mornings, here I come!
Oh, and Skatefest on Saturday!
xoxo Song of the day: Let it Rain - Living Things
& here it is for your viewing pleasure. I LOVE THIS SONG.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Shut up and let me go.
Le sigh.
Lately, I've been spending too much time feeling sorry for myself. I realized this after re-reading the note I just posted on fb.
Is it spring break yet?
I want to go to Worlds.
Is it April yet?
I want to go to Coachella.
Is it May yet?
I absolutely cannot WAIT to see Keane. It's been too long<3
xoxo
Song of the day: Heartless - Kanye West
Lately, I've been spending too much time feeling sorry for myself. I realized this after re-reading the note I just posted on fb.
Is it spring break yet?
I want to go to Worlds.
Is it April yet?
I want to go to Coachella.
Is it May yet?
I absolutely cannot WAIT to see Keane. It's been too long<3
xoxo
Song of the day: Heartless - Kanye West
Saturday, March 7, 2009
The history of my hair :]
So I FINALLY cut my hair.
I'm sure some of you are like WHY DID YOU CUT IT?
The answer is simple.
Since my freshman year of high school, I've changed my hair way more often than the average person. I seriously love changing it and this has probably been the longest I've gone without doing something drastic.
Let's go through some of my hair history.
Freshman year of high school: I chopped off my shoulder length hair to super short and got highlights for the first time. That's when the blonde addiction began.
Sophomore year of high school: The beginning of my 'emo' phase. If you know me, I'm being completely serious and I'm definitely ashamed of that part of my life for various reasons. ANYWAY, I dyed my hair burgundy.
Junior year of high school: Went back to my "natural" color and had really blah hair. It was horrible. It was still really short then.
Senior year of high school: I grew my hair out specifically for prom. What a waste. Anyway, after prom I cut it short again and put my first blonde streak in it :]
If you don't know the story, before college, my mom put two blonde streaks in her hair. I have a really close relationship with my mom so I sort of dyed my blonde as an homage to her.
Freshman year of college: I dyed my hair black. I was tired of all the colors in it and just wanted to make it consistent! Toward the end of the academic year, I cut it boy short.
Sophomore year of college: Definitely a strange time for my hair. It was kind of short, kind of not. My bangs were terrible, I didn't like it. At the end of the year, however, I decided to get it cut in lovely layers and wanted to grow it out. By this time, the blonde was back in.
Now: I've gone this past year with long-ish hair and have moved the blonde around a LOT. It started out as a streak, then went to the other side, then was on both sides, now it's in my bangs.
I just really started to miss having short hair... so now it's gone.
So there.
What a shallow blog :]
xoxo
Song of the day: I am not my Hair - India Arie
I'm sure some of you are like WHY DID YOU CUT IT?
The answer is simple.
Since my freshman year of high school, I've changed my hair way more often than the average person. I seriously love changing it and this has probably been the longest I've gone without doing something drastic.
Let's go through some of my hair history.
Freshman year of high school: I chopped off my shoulder length hair to super short and got highlights for the first time. That's when the blonde addiction began.
Sophomore year of high school: The beginning of my 'emo' phase. If you know me, I'm being completely serious and I'm definitely ashamed of that part of my life for various reasons. ANYWAY, I dyed my hair burgundy.
Junior year of high school: Went back to my "natural" color and had really blah hair. It was horrible. It was still really short then.
Senior year of high school: I grew my hair out specifically for prom. What a waste. Anyway, after prom I cut it short again and put my first blonde streak in it :]
If you don't know the story, before college, my mom put two blonde streaks in her hair. I have a really close relationship with my mom so I sort of dyed my blonde as an homage to her.
Freshman year of college: I dyed my hair black. I was tired of all the colors in it and just wanted to make it consistent! Toward the end of the academic year, I cut it boy short.
Sophomore year of college: Definitely a strange time for my hair. It was kind of short, kind of not. My bangs were terrible, I didn't like it. At the end of the year, however, I decided to get it cut in lovely layers and wanted to grow it out. By this time, the blonde was back in.
Now: I've gone this past year with long-ish hair and have moved the blonde around a LOT. It started out as a streak, then went to the other side, then was on both sides, now it's in my bangs.
I just really started to miss having short hair... so now it's gone.
So there.
What a shallow blog :]
xoxo
Song of the day: I am not my Hair - India Arie
Friday, March 6, 2009
Late night/early morning ramblings
1. I can't believe my 1B teacher notices as much as she does and had the guts to ask me about my personal life.
2. I hate weekends. They just remind me of my situation at home and frankly, I just get really down. Don't get me wrong, I love seeing my dad, but at the same time it's really hard to see him like that, not knowing if he'll be that way for the rest of his life.
3. Across the Universe is still my comfort movie. Even if I cry through the whole thing, it just makes me feel better. It's beautiful and the music is phenomenal.
4. I absolutely cannot wait until Coachella. I'M SO EXCITED.
5. New York, I Love You is the most beautiful movie I've seen since Across the Universe. It comforted me in some strange way.
6. Listening to Phillip complain about his body today made me realize that I really should stop whining about mine. Just because I personally don't like it doesn't mean it's hopeless. Plus, it could be worse.
7. I have a photobooth/Sticki Picki addiction. There is no cure.
8. I love re-discovering old music. Today Negien and I listened to The Cliks, Young Love, and Cobra Starship. It was fantastic. I'd forgotten what a classic Hollaback Boy is :]
9. Certain events that occurred today made me realize how horribly self conscious and pessimistic I am. I need some confidence and optimism. Ha, who am I kidding? I've said that since high school. It ain't happening.
10. I hate talking about Shiny Toy Guns now because I can't stand any of the new stuff, including the new girl.
11. I want blue hair. Or something.
12. I haven't seen a good horror movie in a while. I need to see one soon.
13. I have no idea why I'm blogging like this. I think I just need somewhere to put these thoughts because I keep them in my head all day and they drive me nuts most of the time.
14. I want to get out of California really badly... I left my heart on the east coast the first time I stepped foot in Boston.
15. I'm so effing tired of this art crap. I still love it, but my classes are driving me INSANE. It's so much less fun now that I'm obligated to do it... I'm so disappointed in myself for being so anti-inspired by everything. blah.
16. I'll miss Raleigh this summer :[
17. I will always hate my birthday. ALWAYS. It's probably one of the most miserable times for me every year. Christmas will be miserable too, from now on.
18. Kayla, you are an amazing person. I have no idea what I'd be doing without those texts/phone calls :] COME TO CALI NOW<3
19. I want a new last name. A new heritage. A new family. kthx.
20. When I turned 20, I had a midlife crisis. I feel like I'm going nowhere.
Yeah ok. I'm sleepy. Perhaps I should get to bed? I have to be up in 6 hours =_=
xoxo
Song of the day: Smile for the Paparazzi - Cobra Starship
2. I hate weekends. They just remind me of my situation at home and frankly, I just get really down. Don't get me wrong, I love seeing my dad, but at the same time it's really hard to see him like that, not knowing if he'll be that way for the rest of his life.
3. Across the Universe is still my comfort movie. Even if I cry through the whole thing, it just makes me feel better. It's beautiful and the music is phenomenal.
4. I absolutely cannot wait until Coachella. I'M SO EXCITED.
5. New York, I Love You is the most beautiful movie I've seen since Across the Universe. It comforted me in some strange way.
6. Listening to Phillip complain about his body today made me realize that I really should stop whining about mine. Just because I personally don't like it doesn't mean it's hopeless. Plus, it could be worse.
7. I have a photobooth/Sticki Picki addiction. There is no cure.
8. I love re-discovering old music. Today Negien and I listened to The Cliks, Young Love, and Cobra Starship. It was fantastic. I'd forgotten what a classic Hollaback Boy is :]
9. Certain events that occurred today made me realize how horribly self conscious and pessimistic I am. I need some confidence and optimism. Ha, who am I kidding? I've said that since high school. It ain't happening.
10. I hate talking about Shiny Toy Guns now because I can't stand any of the new stuff, including the new girl.
11. I want blue hair. Or something.
12. I haven't seen a good horror movie in a while. I need to see one soon.
13. I have no idea why I'm blogging like this. I think I just need somewhere to put these thoughts because I keep them in my head all day and they drive me nuts most of the time.
14. I want to get out of California really badly... I left my heart on the east coast the first time I stepped foot in Boston.
15. I'm so effing tired of this art crap. I still love it, but my classes are driving me INSANE. It's so much less fun now that I'm obligated to do it... I'm so disappointed in myself for being so anti-inspired by everything. blah.
16. I'll miss Raleigh this summer :[
17. I will always hate my birthday. ALWAYS. It's probably one of the most miserable times for me every year. Christmas will be miserable too, from now on.
18. Kayla, you are an amazing person. I have no idea what I'd be doing without those texts/phone calls :] COME TO CALI NOW<3
19. I want a new last name. A new heritage. A new family. kthx.
20. When I turned 20, I had a midlife crisis. I feel like I'm going nowhere.
Yeah ok. I'm sleepy. Perhaps I should get to bed? I have to be up in 6 hours =_=
xoxo
Song of the day: Smile for the Paparazzi - Cobra Starship
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Across the universe
is the only thing that ever makes me feel better when I'm like this. If you haven't seen it and you like the Beatles, I encourage you to watch it. It's a masterpiece.
Anywayyyyyy
I suppose things went well today. I didn't die, so I guess the funeral's off (I guess you don't have to fly out here, Kayla).
I don't really want to say anything else, other than I feel really crappy right now. Honestly, it's totally irrational, I know. I guess I'm just moody and unhappy and stressed and frustrated with life in general. I'm sure I'll be over this soon.
On a lighter note, Worlds and Coachella are that much closer :]
xoxo
Song of the day: That's Not my Name - the Ting Tings
Anywayyyyyy
I suppose things went well today. I didn't die, so I guess the funeral's off (I guess you don't have to fly out here, Kayla).
I don't really want to say anything else, other than I feel really crappy right now. Honestly, it's totally irrational, I know. I guess I'm just moody and unhappy and stressed and frustrated with life in general. I'm sure I'll be over this soon.
On a lighter note, Worlds and Coachella are that much closer :]
xoxo
Song of the day: That's Not my Name - the Ting Tings
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Frankly, I've had it with this lecture I'm currently sitting in.
I've been doing well over the past half hour, diligently taking notes... but honestly I'm not interested in learning about female nudes, hearing about Renaissance porn or discussing female masturbation.
I hate sitting here feeling so uninterested in the subject matter, but being obligated to learn this because of my major.
SO
I have decided to stray in concentration and blog :]
Updates? None, really. I am feeling better though. Everyone tried to console me yesterday but the one person that really made me feel better (whether he knows it or not) was Max. He didn't tell me it was a good idea or a bad idea. He just told me that I had guts. I guess that's all I needed to hear. He commended me for being "courageous," as Alex put it the other day.
I put myself out there in an interesting way, I'd like to think. If he can't appreciate that... then it's not worth the stress.
I know, I sound rational, right? AMAZING.
Anyway, saw the JB movie again yesterday with Christine, enjoyed watching Idol last night, got enough sleep for once. That's about as exciting as yesterday got (after class, anyway).
I think tomorrow I'll have a LOT to say - I'll be delirious from closing tonight (working until 1AM) then working 8 hours later, I have my 1B class (where I have to see what the consequences are for my actions on Tuesday) then I'm going to see a movie with Negien & whoever else we bring haha. So if you're expecting something interesting, I suggest waiting until tomorrow<3
xoxo
Song of the day: My life Would Suck Without You - Kelly Clarkson
I've been doing well over the past half hour, diligently taking notes... but honestly I'm not interested in learning about female nudes, hearing about Renaissance porn or discussing female masturbation.
I hate sitting here feeling so uninterested in the subject matter, but being obligated to learn this because of my major.
SO
I have decided to stray in concentration and blog :]
Updates? None, really. I am feeling better though. Everyone tried to console me yesterday but the one person that really made me feel better (whether he knows it or not) was Max. He didn't tell me it was a good idea or a bad idea. He just told me that I had guts. I guess that's all I needed to hear. He commended me for being "courageous," as Alex put it the other day.
I put myself out there in an interesting way, I'd like to think. If he can't appreciate that... then it's not worth the stress.
I know, I sound rational, right? AMAZING.
Anyway, saw the JB movie again yesterday with Christine, enjoyed watching Idol last night, got enough sleep for once. That's about as exciting as yesterday got (after class, anyway).
I think tomorrow I'll have a LOT to say - I'll be delirious from closing tonight (working until 1AM) then working 8 hours later, I have my 1B class (where I have to see what the consequences are for my actions on Tuesday) then I'm going to see a movie with Negien & whoever else we bring haha. So if you're expecting something interesting, I suggest waiting until tomorrow<3
xoxo
Song of the day: My life Would Suck Without You - Kelly Clarkson
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Last night, I knew what to say
But you weren't there to hear it.
These lines, so well rehearsed -
Tongue-tied & overloaded...
You never notice.
Oh but apparently you will because I wrote them to you.
Wow, Jolene. You've really out-done yourself this time.
xoxo
Song of the day: None. I've lost my mind.
These lines, so well rehearsed -
Tongue-tied & overloaded...
You never notice.
Oh but apparently you will because I wrote them to you.
Wow, Jolene. You've really out-done yourself this time.
xoxo
Song of the day: None. I've lost my mind.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Weekend warriors & our best friends
It's been a while since my last blog and, as predicted, I have a few more interesting things to say.
Thursday: Midnight showing of the JB movie. It was incredibly cute and I encourage you to see it if you like the Jonas Brothers :]
Friday: I worked an incredibly long 6 hour shift. I was grateful for the hours, but I've never made that many frappuccinos in my entire life.
Saturday: I went to visit California Gold at practice. It was my first visit since last season and it was wonderful seeing everyone again. The team even put together a little art basket for me because they heard I was having a hard time. I wish them the best of luck at Nationals and can't wait to see them at Skatefest!!!
Speaking of Skatefest, if you're local to Lakewood, CA, I urge you to support the California Gold teams by going to Skatefest. It's part dinner, part performance, part public skating session, part silent auction. It's a really great time and the money goes toward a fantastic cause. Email me if you have questions or want to donate!
Sunday: We spent the day at LACMA. What a great museum. Give me Warhol, Litchtenstein, and a great collection of German expressionists and I'll be great. Afterwards, Negien and I went for some sushi, Pinkberry, and a movie. I dragged Negien to see Fired Up, and while she suffered through it, I practically laughed my face off. Bad acting? Totally. Cute boy? Definitely. Good movie? Not so much. Funny? Absolutely.
I suppose that's all... Wish me luck tomorrow ;D
xoxo
Song of the day: Trainwreck - Demi Lovato
Thursday: Midnight showing of the JB movie. It was incredibly cute and I encourage you to see it if you like the Jonas Brothers :]
Friday: I worked an incredibly long 6 hour shift. I was grateful for the hours, but I've never made that many frappuccinos in my entire life.
Saturday: I went to visit California Gold at practice. It was my first visit since last season and it was wonderful seeing everyone again. The team even put together a little art basket for me because they heard I was having a hard time. I wish them the best of luck at Nationals and can't wait to see them at Skatefest!!!
Speaking of Skatefest, if you're local to Lakewood, CA, I urge you to support the California Gold teams by going to Skatefest. It's part dinner, part performance, part public skating session, part silent auction. It's a really great time and the money goes toward a fantastic cause. Email me if you have questions or want to donate!
Sunday: We spent the day at LACMA. What a great museum. Give me Warhol, Litchtenstein, and a great collection of German expressionists and I'll be great. Afterwards, Negien and I went for some sushi, Pinkberry, and a movie. I dragged Negien to see Fired Up, and while she suffered through it, I practically laughed my face off. Bad acting? Totally. Cute boy? Definitely. Good movie? Not so much. Funny? Absolutely.
I suppose that's all... Wish me luck tomorrow ;D
xoxo
Song of the day: Trainwreck - Demi Lovato
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