thank you

My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why, got out of bed at all
The morning rain clouds up my window, and I can't see at all
And even if I could it'd all be grey, but your picture on my wall
It reminds me that it's not so bad, it's not so bad...

I drank too much last night got bills to pay, my head just feels in pain
I missed the bus and there'll be hell today, I'm late for work again
And even if I'm there they'll imply that I might not last the day
And then you call me and it's not so bad, it's not so bad...

It's funny how when a complete stranger comes into your vie, s/he affects it somehow and makes you contemplate about things you never really think about.

A friend asked me last night if I ever still feel, in his own words, "super lonely". I said yes. But I sort of take it back now. I have great friends, a supportive family, I get to laugh everyday and I'm alive. What more could I ask for? And by saying that I'm super lonely, it's as if the above things mean nothing. I do feel sad sometimes, but not lonely.

I have no reason to be.

BUT Thank You for telling me that's it's not so bad.

And thank you for lending an ear to my sniffles.
Yes YOU.
You know who you are :)

La Vita è Bella

Fill My Little World

1. If you could say anything to the person who has hurt you most in life what would it be?
i try not to hold grudges. i just let bad karma does its charm.

2. When will your next kiss be?
i don't kiss and tell. hahaha.

3. What song are you listening to?
Thank You- Dido

4. Who does it remind you of?
a few special people in my life.

5. Last movie you watched?
stepford wives on dvd, sweeney todd at the movies.

6. Which of your friends lives closest to you?
errr, yi-chen i think.

7. What CD is in your stereo?
Lindsay Lohan's. it's been in there for quite a while now. the shame :p

8. Has a friendship ended recently that you wish hadn't?
not really.

10. Are you a beach person or a snowy mountain person?
beach.

11. What are you most looking forward to?
something =)

12. What are your nicknames?
Ve, Veni, Little Venus

13. Describe your ideal significant other:
ideal? when i meet him, i'll know immediately... or learn to know =)

14. Where would you like to live?
a nice looking condo in NYC. i love the city.

15. Last time you spent the night at someone's house?
ouf, it's been a long time.

16. When was the last time you were extremely dissapointed?
extremely? can't say really.

17. Who do you think the most about?
recently this certain someone.

TOP THINGS BOUT ME:

1. Are you single?
yup.

2. Are you happy?
yes.

3. Are you bored?
kinda.

4. Are you sad?
yes, because heath ledger died :( he was my love during his Sweat days.

5. Are you Italian?
no, are you?

6. Are you pregnant?
hahaha. i look like it but no, i'm not.

7. Are you tired?
not really.

8. Are you cool?
DUH. :p

9. Are you Irish?
no, I'm Venus.

10. Are your parents still married?
yup! it was actually their anniv. last Friday :) 31 years!!!

TEN LAST

1. Last phone call you made:
nikko.

2. Last phone call you received:
nikko.

3. Last person/people you hung out with:
cindy.

5. Last person you tackled:
my cousin.

6. Last person you IM'd:
polly.

7. Last text message you received:
roxanne.

8. Last person you hugged:
mari.

10. Last person you laughed with:
my uncle.

What's the age difference between you and the last person you kissed?
i can't remember who i kissed last.

Do you believe that there's always room in your heart for your first love?
i don't really have an answer for that. heehee.

Why can a guy sleep with a lot of people and it be okay, but if a girl does the same she's a slut?
omg, that's my question too!! WHY?!!

Will you ever get back with any exs in the future?
nope. life goes on. put the past behind.

end of a chapter, another journey awaits me

Picture courtesy of Getty Images

Last Wednesday was my last day at work. I know it might not be a big deal to some people when their work ends, but I loved my work too much that it was hard to let go of it. My work became a big part of me. It expanded my horizons and opened up my little world. I made new friends, I improved my public speaking skills, and most importantly, I learned to believe in myself. Thus, I thank all the people I've worked with for they have made me the individual I am now, they all know who they are =)

Another chapter of my life has ended. I can't wait for what is in store for me next.

Graduating from Shoreline this quarter. University, here I come! (Dear Lord, please make at least one of them accept me.) Hahaha. (no joke though, I'm scared =P)

The new year has been good to me.... so far.

S'il vous plait, don't rain on my parade.

WLR/ Winter Quarter: Week 2

Summary Winter Leadership Retreat (WLR):

Got to know some of the student leaders, they're all such fun and funny people =) Student Government, Campus Ambassadors and of course, International Peer Mentors =)

Left Shoreline for Camp Indianola at around 3ish p.m. then was stuck at the ferry station entrance for about 30 minutes. Then rode the ferry for another 30 minutes then drove again and stopped at a market to buy our things for our dinner =)



The cabin was cool. It smelled funny at first but after the spaghetti/salad dinner, the common room smelled great :p Switch of gender roles. Guys cooked while the girls lit up the fireplace :p





Dinner, introductions, "Who's here, who's not here", briefly talked about the constitution, egg eating contest (Ivanhoe eating 18 boiled eggs in less than an hour is beyond me... and poor Giao for throwing up), shower then bed.



Woke up at around 7:30a.m. washed up and went for breakfast. Sat at the common room and talked about goals and accomplishments. Break time: play, picture taking, eating, etc. Presented our goals and accomplishments with the whole group. Lunch.







30 minute break time, discuss upcoming events/happenings for winter quarter, silly game, share what we do to maintain our health, free time: ROPE SWING!!!, walk at the beach and finally, dinner.






Caught the ferry once again. Played "kookoo" in the van. Got back at Shoreline around 7ish p.m.



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Week 2 if winter classes. Classes again tomorrow... getting the hang of my schedule. Studied a bit for First Aid, I have a feeling we'll have an oral quiz of some sort tomorrow. Wrote my first Speech Comm. journal and started my Mass Comm. journal as well. Already tired and I have no idea why. My attention span improved last quarter and after a bit of a break, it's becoming bad again. Gotta step it up (huh?--lol)

Anyhoo, gonna read a bit more while watching 90210 and eventually fall asleep.

Peace \m/

Too tired to think of a title.

Got my adaptor tip last Monday afternoon so my laptop is now up and running :) Today for Mass Comm. class, we talked about what would become of us if we didn't have Mass Media. Simple: We'd be pretty much lifeless :) Couldn't agree more.

Anyhoo, tomorrow I'm off to Camp Indianola near Kingston for a winter retreat with my fellow student leaders (yes, I'm an EX student leader but I still got invited to join this retreat :p). Didn't skip the chance because last year, IPMs 06-07 got invited for but we had to prep for ISOP and therefore couldn't join. So this time, I have the luxury of joining even though I'm an ex IPM :)

Pretty excited but at the same time, I feel like I have so much to do. Readings for all my classes and journals for two of my classes... oh well. I'll stick it out. At least I got the UW application + requirements out of the way yesterday :) I feel like this week went by so fast yet so many things happened.

Gotta pack!

Peace.

Happy New Year (and everything else that comes with it)

Yup, that's right, no blogging for I don't know how many days. My laptop adaptor (well the tip of it) decided to give up on me so I haven't had my beloved laptop for about 2 weeks now. (My new tip should be arriving this week). Been going to the Seattle Public Library alot to use the computer. I get to use the computer on campus when times lets me while working.

Speaking of being on campus. Classes started today. Winter quarter... my last one? We'll see. I was told that this might be my class quarter. Anyhoo, classes were okay. First Aid was okay... Interpersonal Communication was a bit devastating. Prof. Lynch who was meant to teach that class is in the hospital therefore we have a substitute (a potential permanent sub.). I've always wanted to take a class with prof. Lynch. This is the second time I came close to having her as a professor. The first time was for Speech Comm. 101. She also got ill and therefore had to have a substitute prof. Hope she soon recovers though. Many people look up to her.

Tomorrow, I'll have my Comm. 203 class (Mass Media & Society). A very different taste of communication... more of the journalism side. Can't wait.

Haven't purchased my books yet. Must do it soon. Sold my Music 107 book for $32 today... not too bad. As oppose to my friend who tried to sell her $95 worth Economics book and the bookstore only offered her $5. Bogus, right? I'm selling some of my non-academic books later at Half Price Books. We'll see how much I make :p

My holidays were rather mundane. Christmas was pretty boring and New Year's was okay. Mostly worked on campus. I managed to work approx. 40 hours last week.

Anyhoo, gotta continue with a bunch of other things before my duration runs out for using this computer.

Peace ^_^