I miss you!! I'm sorry for not updating earlier! Thank you for all the well wishes..everything is going pretty well down here. Just started school this week, good news is that I don't have to buy any books this quarter. Phil got me a free ebook for one class and the other I'm gonna check it out at the library! Phil and I are okay, had a pretty good time celebrating his bday this past week. I believe I told you a little tid bit this past week =) I also celebrated my cousin's bday so I got to see the both of them and that was nice to catch up for a bit. My parents have been really chill ever since I started school, I think they are happy I'm doing something besides just working at bn. Did I tell you my boss quit? Her last day was last friday, I was sooo sad! I didn't think I was THAT sad, but when we were hugging it out at the end of the day I started tearing up. Then she came back a second time to get something and I teared up yet again when she left for the second time! I'm gonna miss that lady! She was sooo nice to me, she even gave me a going away present for her going away. hahah of course I got her something too, I made those flowers that I posted on my fb for her. Oh and I took a picture of us and printed it out as a card for her as well. She gave me this really sweet card and when I read it, I cried. Of course. hahah Do you think you're gonna be sad when you leave your job or will you be shedding tears of joy? haha ;) I know you've bonded with some of your co-workers/bosses!
I don't know what you're talking about when you say you come off negative! To be honest I haven't really heard you obessessing over quiting as much as I thought you would hahah =) Its totally normal to freak out about it, it's all part of the excitment and mystery of what's going to happen next. Have you been looking for a new job? Have you thought about what you wanna do after your two carefree months of frolicking around the sunny parts of the globe? Or are you going to think about that during your vacation?
Yeah, you should focus on the positive things in your life! You have had a lot of accomplishments that should be celebrated. Cheers to you for graduating, getting a job, holding onto a job (that you hate...that's really hard), getting in touch with your oh so creative side, finding true love, and taking risks in order to change what you're unhappy about in life (a lot of people will rather stay unhappy, just for the security. I say fuck it, there's no better time than in our 20s to take the risks we want to take!)
So any news for the cruise?? Have you and Chris looked into it more since the last we talked? I'm excited about it, even though I don't know when we're gonna go, but I do know its gonna be fun and sunny with maximum usage of our bathing suits! Oh and the endless margaritassss!OW!
BTW for some reason, when I saw that car on the freeway with "Pussywagon" written on the back, I thought of us driving it. hahahah weird I know, but I can't picture myself in that car with anyone else but you. I found you miss new bootay! ;) Miss you lots...I'll try to call you tomorrow my fellow pussywagon rider.
<3 K
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Hola!
Hey Katherine! How's it goin?? I hope everything is going well for you in school. That you and Phil are happy and had a good celebration for his birthday (Happy Birthday Phil!). And that yo mama ain't given you as hard of time as she has been. I thought I would at least just update this blog since my telephone skills are feeling a bit rusty. I'm still on the track to quitting in a few months and starting my ultimate jobless experience with you in socal! I've decided to really try and stop freaking out. And I am sorry for being really negative, if I do come off that way. I do realize that making comparisons to others is really just a waste of time. It's lame. So I'm going to start focusing on the positive stuff of life. Like having an awesome bubble sistah like you!
I had a weird ass dream with you in it! I was calling you on my cell phone, and you answered but there was really bad reception. I kept asking you to repeat what you said over and over, but ultimately it got awkward so we hung up. I think it's one of those I-feel-guilty/sad-for-not-keeping-in-touch-with-katherine dreams. :-/.
Hmmm....I think that is all I shall update you of, and will catch up with you via la telephone.
I miss you!
I had a weird ass dream with you in it! I was calling you on my cell phone, and you answered but there was really bad reception. I kept asking you to repeat what you said over and over, but ultimately it got awkward so we hung up. I think it's one of those I-feel-guilty/sad-for-not-keeping-in-touch-with-katherine dreams. :-/.
Hmmm....I think that is all I shall update you of, and will catch up with you via la telephone.
I miss you!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Happy Saint Patty's Day! Don't forget to wear green!
Hey Kitkat! Sorry that I haven't updated you sooner. Yea, there are moments, actually most of my waking hours, where I don't want to do anything but bum around and watch trashy TV with good food and some beer. I love that show Worst Cooks of America! I think it's actually a really smart concept, you wouldn't think it would be entertaining because these people aren't whipping up fancy stuff. But I actually learned how to cook a steak the proper way from one of the episodes- you got to use enough hot oil in the pan to get the nice grilled crust! Durr. I don't know why I never knew that before. OMGGG I hecka want to see Chopped All stars!!!! Aghhh!! Damn it, I don't have cable in my place in SF, so I have to wait for the weekend to watch real TV. In the meantime, I shall be stalking Michael Fassbender films on Netflix, you know that German guy in Inglorious Basterds, the really hot guy in the bar scene, the young Magento in the upcoming Xmen movie. *Dies*. I can't believe he's dating Zoe Kravitz. Stupid whore!
Hahaha, I bet Phils roommate got a bigger bed cuz he's finally gettin some from girlfriend! Or maybe they be getting freakier and need more space! Hahaha! I don't know what's freakier though, the thought of him gettin freaky or him sleeping on a bed has a history of being freaked on by other couples. EEEeeeesh. Not my cup of tea. But hey, when it comes down to it, I like me a good deal too.
I think I'm starting to get the hang of wine. Actually, it all started with glass of sangria from this new Peruvian restaurant near my work. It was in one of those big goblet wine glasses and had a bunch of chopped up bits of oranges and apples and tasted like juice! But it all ended pretty bad on a sunday night after prepartying with sangria the night before hitting a club in SF. By the way, I never wanna go clubbing again! Well, not this weekend again at least. It was a whim of the moment kind of thing where Chris's cousin and some his friends wanted to go clubbing for so and so's friend of a friend's birthday or something like that. God, I totally forgot how trashy it can get- the loud music, the hoochies, the sweaty air, and my messed up shoes :(. Dancing with Chris was fun though, we both got AMFs as our choice of liquid courage, haha. Those drinks are like poison! Needless to say, I was pretty hungover the entire next day. But not as bad our night out in SF, I think that did the most damage to my system thus far!
Got any plans for Saint Patty's day?! Me and a couple coworkers are gonna go karaoke in Japantown. Apparently one of their German people visiting from the German Lab has a deep passion for singing, especially a particular Cindy Lauper song. Btw, this person is around 37, single, and claims to be a heterosexual male. Hahah. Oh these Germans. I am kind of looking forward to it, but I kind of just want to hop on the next train to San Jose to hangout with Chris.
I can't believe it's already the middle of March. That means I am only months away from announcing that I want to quit my job. Almost every other day, I start to panic, and freak out about the future, what I should do, blah blah blah. And then the next day I'll convince myself that it's for the best, long enough to get through the day and not annoy Chris with my incessant worries. I'm sad because I will miss the people I worked with, I'm gonna miss my room in the city, I think I will miss taking public transportation, the dreary weather, my random trips to Powell st. for some shopatherapy, the random nights out, the routine of getting up and taking the train to work with all sorts of different people around. That's all going to end soon, and I'm going to be trading it in for slow-paced life, bumming around in Chris's apartment, with less contact to the outside world (at least until I find another job), and no real responsibilities. I know I should think this through longer.But I do know I don't want to be locked in this job any longer. But will I find something better? I hope so, but that's not for sure. This sucks. Life. Blah.
But aside from all the mucky brain draining worrying, I am looking forward to hanging out with you this summer!! I need this break, to recharge, reevaluate my life- right? I'm just going to warn you that I may momentarily freak out now and then, but I need you to remind me what the bigger picture is. To convince me everything is going to be alright. To remind me that quitting is the right thing to do. I've been so preoccupied with these worries that I haven't really worked on the SnazzyFRESH blog in almost 2 months. I dabbled in Connie's post, but I feel so worn out by worry, that I think I've forgotten the excitement and thrill of creating a post and doing photoshoots.
My siblings are coming back from town this weekend for spring break, so I probably will go hangout with them for a bit. What do you have planned for your spring break?? Doing any traveling?? Let's start plannning out summer vacation festivities!!! K talk to you soon. Hope you have an awesome thursday!! Miss you!!!!
In the meantime, I shall leave you with pictures of my future ex-husband Michael Fassbender ;)
<3V
Hahaha, I bet Phils roommate got a bigger bed cuz he's finally gettin some from girlfriend! Or maybe they be getting freakier and need more space! Hahaha! I don't know what's freakier though, the thought of him gettin freaky or him sleeping on a bed has a history of being freaked on by other couples. EEEeeeesh. Not my cup of tea. But hey, when it comes down to it, I like me a good deal too.
I think I'm starting to get the hang of wine. Actually, it all started with glass of sangria from this new Peruvian restaurant near my work. It was in one of those big goblet wine glasses and had a bunch of chopped up bits of oranges and apples and tasted like juice! But it all ended pretty bad on a sunday night after prepartying with sangria the night before hitting a club in SF. By the way, I never wanna go clubbing again! Well, not this weekend again at least. It was a whim of the moment kind of thing where Chris's cousin and some his friends wanted to go clubbing for so and so's friend of a friend's birthday or something like that. God, I totally forgot how trashy it can get- the loud music, the hoochies, the sweaty air, and my messed up shoes :(. Dancing with Chris was fun though, we both got AMFs as our choice of liquid courage, haha. Those drinks are like poison! Needless to say, I was pretty hungover the entire next day. But not as bad our night out in SF, I think that did the most damage to my system thus far!
Got any plans for Saint Patty's day?! Me and a couple coworkers are gonna go karaoke in Japantown. Apparently one of their German people visiting from the German Lab has a deep passion for singing, especially a particular Cindy Lauper song. Btw, this person is around 37, single, and claims to be a heterosexual male. Hahah. Oh these Germans. I am kind of looking forward to it, but I kind of just want to hop on the next train to San Jose to hangout with Chris.
I can't believe it's already the middle of March. That means I am only months away from announcing that I want to quit my job. Almost every other day, I start to panic, and freak out about the future, what I should do, blah blah blah. And then the next day I'll convince myself that it's for the best, long enough to get through the day and not annoy Chris with my incessant worries. I'm sad because I will miss the people I worked with, I'm gonna miss my room in the city, I think I will miss taking public transportation, the dreary weather, my random trips to Powell st. for some shopatherapy, the random nights out, the routine of getting up and taking the train to work with all sorts of different people around. That's all going to end soon, and I'm going to be trading it in for slow-paced life, bumming around in Chris's apartment, with less contact to the outside world (at least until I find another job), and no real responsibilities. I know I should think this through longer.But I do know I don't want to be locked in this job any longer. But will I find something better? I hope so, but that's not for sure. This sucks. Life. Blah.
But aside from all the mucky brain draining worrying, I am looking forward to hanging out with you this summer!! I need this break, to recharge, reevaluate my life- right? I'm just going to warn you that I may momentarily freak out now and then, but I need you to remind me what the bigger picture is. To convince me everything is going to be alright. To remind me that quitting is the right thing to do. I've been so preoccupied with these worries that I haven't really worked on the SnazzyFRESH blog in almost 2 months. I dabbled in Connie's post, but I feel so worn out by worry, that I think I've forgotten the excitement and thrill of creating a post and doing photoshoots.
My siblings are coming back from town this weekend for spring break, so I probably will go hangout with them for a bit. What do you have planned for your spring break?? Doing any traveling?? Let's start plannning out summer vacation festivities!!! K talk to you soon. Hope you have an awesome thursday!! Miss you!!!!
In the meantime, I shall leave you with pictures of my future ex-husband Michael Fassbender ;)
<3V
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Spring break is almost upon us!
I forget if I've ever asked you, but do you get a full week off of work during spring break? I can't wait til break! Three more days of school left! (I only have 2 days of finals..yay!). How was your weekend? Mine was uneventful, I didn't end up going to my cousin's bday thing. I got too tired/lazy to drive down to LA, then I attempted to study, but ended up drinking wine and watching a marathon of the real housewives of OC on bravo. hahah such trash, but so addicting. Have you ever watched it? I got all into the Beverly Hills one, they're such fancy ladies with their big fancy houses. On Saturday I went down to Phil's parent's house, he had to do some computer stuff for his dad. On Sunday I attempted to study again, but ended up watching more tv but this time it was the food network. I used to watch Worst cooks of America on Sundays, but now that that's over they have Chopped all stars. It's so goooood! Oo I went to ikea on Monday! Man, I love that place, I can seriously stay there for hours even if I don't need anything in particular. Later that night me and Phil helped his roommate move a new bed/mattress back to their place. Remember the bed I had at my apartment? He got that one, but in a queen size from some Indian lady that lives 10 minutes away from their place. He also bought her mattress/mattress topper...I dunno, maybe its just me, but personally, I wouldn't buy a used mattress. That just doesn't seem sanitary. He did get a good deal though, 100 bucks for the whole sha-bang, so hey why not! He got so excited for his new buy that he set up his bed, re-aranged his room, and went out to buy a new bed set that very same night. lol.
So what are you up to this weekend? Any photoshoots/blogging going on?? I wish we could do a photoshoot together, that'll be so much fun. Maybe we can when you take your two month vacation =) We'll have a fashion/artsy fartsy photoshoot! Ah I want a vacation! I've been so broke lately, I can't stop looking at online stuff to buy. It's like I know I can't buy anything, but I still torture myself by looking at all 2000 new items of the Forever21 stock. Damnit.
So what are you up to this weekend? Any photoshoots/blogging going on?? I wish we could do a photoshoot together, that'll be so much fun. Maybe we can when you take your two month vacation =) We'll have a fashion/artsy fartsy photoshoot! Ah I want a vacation! I've been so broke lately, I can't stop looking at online stuff to buy. It's like I know I can't buy anything, but I still torture myself by looking at all 2000 new items of the Forever21 stock. Damnit.
I really want a crochet top..lol. Like this one...
I also want these heels...
Oh and a striped blazer...
There's more (don't get me started on the accessories...), but I'll refrain for now...k talk to you soon!
<3 K
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day!!
happy loveeeee making day!! ;) hahah "I want good data!" lol
How was Chris's birthday party? Did you end up singing when you felt the booze blanket coming on? I went out for Thanh's birthday on Saturday in la. Man there were so many people from uci there that night. I'm not sure if there was some sort of event, but I saw a bunch of familiar faces. Including one that I wasn't too keen on seeing. lol we can call it fatty mcfatsters. The night was okay, the last song they played was a beiber fever song hahah. Afterwards, we were all just hanging out outside the place for about 15 minutes and during that time 2 fights broke out. Some guy was trying to fight a bouncer and the bouncer got him in this crazy head lock position, looked like he could have just popped that head right off if he wanted to. That guy's girlfriend got all sorts of crazy too! She joined in and tried to get the bouncer off her bf and she ended up getting pushed down a bunch of times. Girlfriend was wearing a short ass dress too, but she was a trooper and kept on getting back up to fight. Some people had to hold her back from getting hurt. Then 5 minutes later some shit talking started between a couple of guys and all of a sudden I hear some dude yell "I'm a law student bitch!!" hhahah now that's some real nerdy shit right there! Not quite sure where he was going with that statement..he yelled that out twice while his friends were trying to pull him away. Nothing physical went down, I think the other guys were just busy laughing at him. Overall a pretty eventful night, but mostly after the club.
Sunday was pretty lazy, just lounged around and studied. Blah, another midterm and three two quizzes this week. Only 4 more weeks to go after this week!
Are you and Chris celebrating Valentine's tonight or already celebrated this weekend? Hope you guys have/had a good one!! <3
How was Chris's birthday party? Did you end up singing when you felt the booze blanket coming on? I went out for Thanh's birthday on Saturday in la. Man there were so many people from uci there that night. I'm not sure if there was some sort of event, but I saw a bunch of familiar faces. Including one that I wasn't too keen on seeing. lol we can call it fatty mcfatsters. The night was okay, the last song they played was a beiber fever song hahah. Afterwards, we were all just hanging out outside the place for about 15 minutes and during that time 2 fights broke out. Some guy was trying to fight a bouncer and the bouncer got him in this crazy head lock position, looked like he could have just popped that head right off if he wanted to. That guy's girlfriend got all sorts of crazy too! She joined in and tried to get the bouncer off her bf and she ended up getting pushed down a bunch of times. Girlfriend was wearing a short ass dress too, but she was a trooper and kept on getting back up to fight. Some people had to hold her back from getting hurt. Then 5 minutes later some shit talking started between a couple of guys and all of a sudden I hear some dude yell "I'm a law student bitch!!" hhahah now that's some real nerdy shit right there! Not quite sure where he was going with that statement..he yelled that out twice while his friends were trying to pull him away. Nothing physical went down, I think the other guys were just busy laughing at him. Overall a pretty eventful night, but mostly after the club.
Sunday was pretty lazy, just lounged around and studied. Blah, another midterm and three two quizzes this week. Only 4 more weeks to go after this week!
Are you and Chris celebrating Valentine's tonight or already celebrated this weekend? Hope you guys have/had a good one!! <3
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
GUNG HAY FAT CHOY! LAY SEE DO LOY!
Happy Chinese New Year!! Year of the Rabbit hoorrahh! I'll be going home this weekend to celebrate with the parentals, otherwise I probably really am the worst daughter in the world. Anyhow, I just talked to my mom over the phone and she's expecting me. And she told me my little brother started working in the cafeteria at UCSD, and she didn't find out until one of the cafeteria ladies there (who is friends with my mom) called and told her about it. It was kind of an "awww" moment, hahah. Anyhow, she made "nean gow". You know that really sticky sugary cake stuff, its basically a hunk of water sugar and dough, but damnnn, I love that shit! I just went the Chinese market to pick up loaf. I think it because it's tied to some good ole memories as a kid, when all we had to think about was all the good food, getting red envelope, and watching the chinese parade on TV. *sigh*.
Seems like life has gotten even more hectic for you! Wow so productive! Going to classes, work, clinical observations! It's been a week since your last post, so I'm assuming that things have gotten even more hectic for you! It would be cool to work in the same hospital together...although I am not quite sure where my future is going to end up at. I think it's cool that your field allows you to work with people of all ages. I think you are people person, so I think it's much fitting for you than a normal desk job. I don't think working in a hospital is bad at all. It's pretty busy here are UCSF, everyone seems pretty friendly to each other, and the doctors and business people all dress pretty niceand carry their Starbucks coffees everywhere hahah. And remember Hoag Hospital? That has one of the nicest views ever, probably even better than the Mariott hotel in the neighborhood! Then again, I don't really see the trauma room, or experience any other parts of UCSF other than the dark, depressing corners of my lab. Anywho! What else have you learned this week? I hope you aren't too stressed out! Have you decided if you will be moving out soon, or are things better with the parentals?
And I am not quite sure if you called me this weekend....
Well, today was one of those days where I wanted to just tell bitches off. Seriously. Here's the scenario. I've been pretty much ignored or disregarded by the "other" lab for the longest time. And these bitches had it good for awhile, their boss paid for basically a lab maid to clean their glassware and stuff while I did pretty much everything on my own. I was fine with that. Now that their boss has gotten even more broke, these bitches now have to do their filthy cleaning on their own. Suddenly, "spoiled brat" syndrome has spread in their group. This syndrome involves frustration and hostility towards the idea of having to clean their own shit and lashing out at other people for no damn good reason. THEN they had the audacity to ask my boss if it was ok to have me contribute to cleaning, since I use like a couple of beakers now and then. And Im like...HELL NO. But no one has confronted me, and I am dyyiiingg to just say to their faces: "Hold on. First of all, you all are dumb basic bitches. Second of all, things have been perfectly fine during the last two years you have been ignoring me. And I have been perfectly fine not having to cater, much less pay attention to your selfish, ignornant, self-absorbed, condescending ass. So let's not have this conversation if you don't want to walk away feeling any more stupid than you already look." Gahhh!! I just want to have a bitch fight already! I want a throwdown!!
I really have no more incentive to continue working here. I know I've busted my ass off to deserve the best letter of recommendation. And after more than two years of working over-time and stressing with no raise, I am so done. I think I will quit by the summer, so I can fiiinnally have summer vacation since we graduated. Yesss, I do want to visit you!!! Can we PLEASE plan a cruise trip!!!! Seriously, it's like a couple hundred for a week or something, and that covers all the fun and sun and food we can absorb. So what do you say?! We start putting away like 50 bucks a month from now on for cruise trip to Mexico!?! And for some motivation:
Agghhh!!! Can you smell the fresh ocean beach yet? Feel the sunburn developing on your buttocks? Taste the tequila shots in your margarita!!!!??? We'll be so black, that the wannabe Bubble Sisters will be jelly!
HAHA! BUBBLE SISTAHS REPRESENTIN YO!
K, hope you have a lovely Chinese New Year Feast this weekend!
<3 V
Seems like life has gotten even more hectic for you! Wow so productive! Going to classes, work, clinical observations! It's been a week since your last post, so I'm assuming that things have gotten even more hectic for you! It would be cool to work in the same hospital together...although I am not quite sure where my future is going to end up at. I think it's cool that your field allows you to work with people of all ages. I think you are people person, so I think it's much fitting for you than a normal desk job. I don't think working in a hospital is bad at all. It's pretty busy here are UCSF, everyone seems pretty friendly to each other, and the doctors and business people all dress pretty niceand carry their Starbucks coffees everywhere hahah. And remember Hoag Hospital? That has one of the nicest views ever, probably even better than the Mariott hotel in the neighborhood! Then again, I don't really see the trauma room, or experience any other parts of UCSF other than the dark, depressing corners of my lab. Anywho! What else have you learned this week? I hope you aren't too stressed out! Have you decided if you will be moving out soon, or are things better with the parentals?
And I am not quite sure if you called me this weekend....
Well, today was one of those days where I wanted to just tell bitches off. Seriously. Here's the scenario. I've been pretty much ignored or disregarded by the "other" lab for the longest time. And these bitches had it good for awhile, their boss paid for basically a lab maid to clean their glassware and stuff while I did pretty much everything on my own. I was fine with that. Now that their boss has gotten even more broke, these bitches now have to do their filthy cleaning on their own. Suddenly, "spoiled brat" syndrome has spread in their group. This syndrome involves frustration and hostility towards the idea of having to clean their own shit and lashing out at other people for no damn good reason. THEN they had the audacity to ask my boss if it was ok to have me contribute to cleaning, since I use like a couple of beakers now and then. And Im like...HELL NO. But no one has confronted me, and I am dyyiiingg to just say to their faces: "Hold on. First of all, you all are dumb basic bitches. Second of all, things have been perfectly fine during the last two years you have been ignoring me. And I have been perfectly fine not having to cater, much less pay attention to your selfish, ignornant, self-absorbed, condescending ass. So let's not have this conversation if you don't want to walk away feeling any more stupid than you already look." Gahhh!! I just want to have a bitch fight already! I want a throwdown!!
I really have no more incentive to continue working here. I know I've busted my ass off to deserve the best letter of recommendation. And after more than two years of working over-time and stressing with no raise, I am so done. I think I will quit by the summer, so I can fiiinnally have summer vacation since we graduated. Yesss, I do want to visit you!!! Can we PLEASE plan a cruise trip!!!! Seriously, it's like a couple hundred for a week or something, and that covers all the fun and sun and food we can absorb. So what do you say?! We start putting away like 50 bucks a month from now on for cruise trip to Mexico!?! And for some motivation:
Agghhh!!! Can you smell the fresh ocean beach yet? Feel the sunburn developing on your buttocks? Taste the tequila shots in your margarita!!!!??? We'll be so black, that the wannabe Bubble Sisters will be jelly!
HAHA! BUBBLE SISTAHS REPRESENTIN YO!
K, hope you have a lovely Chinese New Year Feast this weekend!
<3 V
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Happy HUMP day
Ah finally done with the chaos of this week! Yay no more midterms or quizzes til next week. It's crazy, I'm only in my 4th week and there are only 7 weeks left. Juggling work and school has been OK so far. The classes don't seem all THAT demanding, but I do wish I had more time to work (make more money). I feel soooo broke. Please pray that I win the lotto soon..thanks =)
Man, it's 730pm and I'm still at work. =( Now I know how you feel when you get off this late. I had to go to school earlier this morning to observe at the speech clinic for one of my classes. What a long day...I drove to school, observed for two hours, had class right after, then drove back here for work. The observation was pretty interesting though. I observed a 62 year old man who had suffered a stroke about 2 years ago and a 2 year old boy diagnosed with Austim. It was pretty interesting to watch how the SLP was interacting with her clients. She was doing organizational and memory exercises with the older man and with the little boy she was trying to get him to pronounce speech sounds like "M". The little boy was SO cute.
The meeting I went to last week was about working in the LA Unified School District. The perks SEEM pretty good, but I'm not sure if that's where I want to work. Usually a hospital setting depresses people, but for me I think a school setting depresses me more. hahah maybe it's because I tutored those kids after I graduated. I swear those kids scarred me for life. Right now I'm leaning more towards working in the hospital setting and I want to focus more on the function of the throat and how it's affected by developmental or acquired disorders. I'm also kind of interested in audiology as well, but I guess we'll see as I take my classes. Still got about a year to figure it all out!
So how's your day going/ how has your week been? Any plans for the weekend? More photoshoots and blogging? =) I'm sad to hear that Connie is moving back down to socal, I know you were really excited that she had moved up there. Also sorry to hear that her and Mark broke up, I hope she's okay, but I guess from what you've written, it was for the better. =/
I'm taking the day off on Friday and going down to Irvine...wedding dress shopping with Michelle. Did I tell you she got engaged?? If not, she's engaged! hahah it happened about 2 months ago. Around Christmas time...I'm pretty excited to go with her. Even though I've been a bridesmaid 3 times I've never gone wedding dress shopping with the soon to be bride. Then hang out with Phil and study for the rest of the weekend, maybe play some tennis. We've both been watching the Australian Open, it got us PUMPED. hhah jk but it does make me wanna play.
Anyways, time to head to Trader Joe's and home. Oh, if you ever go to Trader Joe's, there's this Italian red wine that's really good. It's sweet in the beginning and the after taste is like a full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. I think its called epicure? I'll check later and let you know! =)
<3 K
Man, it's 730pm and I'm still at work. =( Now I know how you feel when you get off this late. I had to go to school earlier this morning to observe at the speech clinic for one of my classes. What a long day...I drove to school, observed for two hours, had class right after, then drove back here for work. The observation was pretty interesting though. I observed a 62 year old man who had suffered a stroke about 2 years ago and a 2 year old boy diagnosed with Austim. It was pretty interesting to watch how the SLP was interacting with her clients. She was doing organizational and memory exercises with the older man and with the little boy she was trying to get him to pronounce speech sounds like "M". The little boy was SO cute.
The meeting I went to last week was about working in the LA Unified School District. The perks SEEM pretty good, but I'm not sure if that's where I want to work. Usually a hospital setting depresses people, but for me I think a school setting depresses me more. hahah maybe it's because I tutored those kids after I graduated. I swear those kids scarred me for life. Right now I'm leaning more towards working in the hospital setting and I want to focus more on the function of the throat and how it's affected by developmental or acquired disorders. I'm also kind of interested in audiology as well, but I guess we'll see as I take my classes. Still got about a year to figure it all out!
So how's your day going/ how has your week been? Any plans for the weekend? More photoshoots and blogging? =) I'm sad to hear that Connie is moving back down to socal, I know you were really excited that she had moved up there. Also sorry to hear that her and Mark broke up, I hope she's okay, but I guess from what you've written, it was for the better. =/
I'm taking the day off on Friday and going down to Irvine...wedding dress shopping with Michelle. Did I tell you she got engaged?? If not, she's engaged! hahah it happened about 2 months ago. Around Christmas time...I'm pretty excited to go with her. Even though I've been a bridesmaid 3 times I've never gone wedding dress shopping with the soon to be bride. Then hang out with Phil and study for the rest of the weekend, maybe play some tennis. We've both been watching the Australian Open, it got us PUMPED. hhah jk but it does make me wanna play.
Anyways, time to head to Trader Joe's and home. Oh, if you ever go to Trader Joe's, there's this Italian red wine that's really good. It's sweet in the beginning and the after taste is like a full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. I think its called epicure? I'll check later and let you know! =)
<3 K
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
blah its only Tuesday!
Vicvic! Sorry this is gonna be a quick short update. At work right now, but I've been super busy studying for midterms. I had a midterm yesterday, one today, then a quiz tomorrow, and another midterm and quiz next Wednesday and Thursday. GAH! Wish me luck =)
I just got a chance to finally take a look at your blog! I love all the pictures of you lounging around with those wayfarer glasses. So pretty! I can't wait to see your coffee shop one and Connie of San Francisco! They both sound like super cute blog themes...along with your Vday idea. Are you going to take pictures or shoot a little video of what the random people say?
I'm so sorry to hear about work and the lame German boss, but I think you're right when you say that this will help you move on when the time is right. I always hear about people wanting to quit a job they know isn't right for them, but they end up staying because the incentives are too good to give up. I'm so happy that you found something that you've been able to really enjoy and focus on during your time away from work. It's like you finally found an outlet for all the creativity you've had pent up inside of you these past two years. And when the lounging around for a month or two or three begins..you better come down to visit! =)
Anyways, I'll finish this update later tonight! Hope you have a good rest of the day!
<3 K
I just got a chance to finally take a look at your blog! I love all the pictures of you lounging around with those wayfarer glasses. So pretty! I can't wait to see your coffee shop one and Connie of San Francisco! They both sound like super cute blog themes...along with your Vday idea. Are you going to take pictures or shoot a little video of what the random people say?
I'm so sorry to hear about work and the lame German boss, but I think you're right when you say that this will help you move on when the time is right. I always hear about people wanting to quit a job they know isn't right for them, but they end up staying because the incentives are too good to give up. I'm so happy that you found something that you've been able to really enjoy and focus on during your time away from work. It's like you finally found an outlet for all the creativity you've had pent up inside of you these past two years. And when the lounging around for a month or two or three begins..you better come down to visit! =)
Anyways, I'll finish this update later tonight! Hope you have a good rest of the day!
<3 K
Sunday, January 23, 2011
MLK day and BOOTS
Hey Katherine! Happy MLK day! I am stuck in San Jose, and now waiting for Chris to finish work at That's a Grind coffee shop. The internet sucks here! I've been trying to find boots for you, but the stupid internet cuts me off. Anyhow, I haven't done much over this weekend, but I think that's a good thing sometimes. The weather was awesome in San Jose, nothing but sunshine and warm afternoons, which is nice change for the usual overcast of San Francisco. I was going to go to SF and start taking photos for a new SnazzyFRESH Valentine's day-themed post- Chris has these heart-shaped sunglasses and I was going to get random snazzy-dressed people on the street to pose in them, and to record them saying what they want for Valentine's day. I guess I will do that some other day.
By the way, those rainboots are so cute! I had my eye on a pair like that awhile back. If you want to find better deals or different options, you should look into rubber riding boots. They are what people wear to do horse-back riding when, I'm guessing, they don't want to ruin expensive leather riding boots.
These ones are from an online store called Adam's Horse Supply and they are only $35! They almost look like regular tall leather boots, and they've got an elastic band for easy on and off. Hmm.....I just might get myself a pair of these.
Here are a couple other boots that I thought were pretty cute and reasonably priced for genuine leather boots.
I'm not sure these are considered combat boots, but they look pretty cool and comfy! They're from Nine West, made of real leather, plus come out to be about $45 with an additional 50% OFF that they give at the checkout.
These "Kelsi Dagger Bronte" boots are from DSW, and are bit on the pricier side at around $100, but are marked down from original $170. Also leather. 
I just did two photoshoots within the last couple days here in San Francisco- one a this coffee shop that serves alcohol and another at the California Academy Sciences Night Life! For the one at the coffee shop, I made the bartender/barista pose as witch/cupid who mixes drinks that makes two lonesome customers fall in love. And for the CAS Night Life, I made Connie pose as "Carmen San Diego" except "Connie San Francisco" and go around the museum being chased by people. You remember the show "Where in the World is Carmen San Diego"? Yea, haha, something like that! I can't wait to show you the final products!
By the way, I'm probably not going to get that raise at work. Through the grapevine, I found out my boss has weird German standards. But it doesn't matter. It gives me more reason to leave, and move on with life. It sucks, but I think I would have been less likely to try and get out of there sooner. I think once I decide to quit this job, I will take a break for a month or two and do nothing else but blog and photo-shoots. Until then, I shall try and make the most out this job. Egh.
Today, I took Chris's cousin and gf around the city. The day before I went to the night life thing. To mix things up a bit, I even went to a tranny bar, but there weren't that many trannies unfortunately (for me at least, hahah) And then it was all work, and sleepiness, and grocery shopping...blahblahblah. Sorry for taking forever and day to update you!
Oh and Connie is moving back to Rancho Cucamonga by the end of the month. She broke up with Mark. Long story short, it was best for her, and she's happy to go back home. Tell you more about it later.
Hopefully, I will see your update soon or talk to you soon!
<3 V
By the way, those rainboots are so cute! I had my eye on a pair like that awhile back. If you want to find better deals or different options, you should look into rubber riding boots. They are what people wear to do horse-back riding when, I'm guessing, they don't want to ruin expensive leather riding boots.These ones are from an online store called Adam's Horse Supply and they are only $35! They almost look like regular tall leather boots, and they've got an elastic band for easy on and off. Hmm.....I just might get myself a pair of these.
Here are a couple other boots that I thought were pretty cute and reasonably priced for genuine leather boots.
I'm not sure these are considered combat boots, but they look pretty cool and comfy! They're from Nine West, made of real leather, plus come out to be about $45 with an additional 50% OFF that they give at the checkout.
These "Kelsi Dagger Bronte" boots are from DSW, and are bit on the pricier side at around $100, but are marked down from original $170. Also leather. 
These "Zigi Soho Mixer Boot" is a taller boot that are also from DSW, and are pretty reasonably priced at $70 for being made of leather and a rating of 4 out 5 stars by online reviewers.
Anyway, I think it's really cool that you are trying to get involved with the student body, meeting people, and going to these social events. Maybe you can meet people that you can have study groups with or just grab a beer with after class! Nerdy is cool! I am proud that you are following through with your plans of becoming a speech pathologist, taking out a loan on your own, and making your dreams come true. How's your second? third? week of school been like, especially with balancing work? Meet any cool people? What are the career paths in speech pathology?
By the way, I'm probably not going to get that raise at work. Through the grapevine, I found out my boss has weird German standards. But it doesn't matter. It gives me more reason to leave, and move on with life. It sucks, but I think I would have been less likely to try and get out of there sooner. I think once I decide to quit this job, I will take a break for a month or two and do nothing else but blog and photo-shoots. Until then, I shall try and make the most out this job. Egh.
Today, I took Chris's cousin and gf around the city. The day before I went to the night life thing. To mix things up a bit, I even went to a tranny bar, but there weren't that many trannies unfortunately (for me at least, hahah) And then it was all work, and sleepiness, and grocery shopping...blahblahblah. Sorry for taking forever and day to update you!
Oh and Connie is moving back to Rancho Cucamonga by the end of the month. She broke up with Mark. Long story short, it was best for her, and she's happy to go back home. Tell you more about it later.
Hopefully, I will see your update soon or talk to you soon!
<3 V
Friday, January 14, 2011
Parkas and Boots Galore
OoO it looks warm! If you really like this then you should get it, especially since SF is getting really cold. I don't think it's a stupid trend, just as long as you find one that's versatile enough. Do you think you'll wear this one often or are you only going to wear this with your flannel shirt? hahah =)
I've been trying to look for parkas for you, but I haven't come across any that I reallyyyyy like. I shall keep looking!
So, I really wanna get some boots, but I haven't seen any that I just HAVE to have. I kinda want some combat boots, mid-calf boots (flat/heel), and some knee high boots (heels). I've got boot fever! hahah so three types of boots and I can't find any that are up to standard! ;)
*edit*
AND rain boots!! Check this baby out! Best of all its not shiny, I don't really like the shiny looking rain boots. What do you think?
My week has been okay so far. It's the second week of school plus work so even though I'm busy, the week seems to be going by super slow. It felt like it should have been a Friday when it was only a Tuesday hahah. I even went to this little mixer thing this week...you know try to get more involved/be social/network/find a friend/blah blah. It was like a meet and greet the Dean and mingle with fellow students sort of thing. It was alright, I sat and talked to some students who came for the free hot chocolate then met the Dean and talked for like a minute then I left. Next week I'm gonna go to this event with a guest speaker who's going to talk about the possible career paths for people in my program. Gah I feel nerdy.
How's your week going? Any fun plans for the long weekend? I don't think I have the day off on Monday, but I'll probably just work a half day since I don't have class. =)
<3 K
I've been trying to look for parkas for you, but I haven't come across any that I reallyyyyy like. I shall keep looking!
So, I really wanna get some boots, but I haven't seen any that I just HAVE to have. I kinda want some combat boots, mid-calf boots (flat/heel), and some knee high boots (heels). I've got boot fever! hahah so three types of boots and I can't find any that are up to standard! ;)
*edit*
AND rain boots!! Check this baby out! Best of all its not shiny, I don't really like the shiny looking rain boots. What do you think?
My week has been okay so far. It's the second week of school plus work so even though I'm busy, the week seems to be going by super slow. It felt like it should have been a Friday when it was only a Tuesday hahah. I even went to this little mixer thing this week...you know try to get more involved/be social/network/find a friend/blah blah. It was like a meet and greet the Dean and mingle with fellow students sort of thing. It was alright, I sat and talked to some students who came for the free hot chocolate then met the Dean and talked for like a minute then I left. Next week I'm gonna go to this event with a guest speaker who's going to talk about the possible career paths for people in my program. Gah I feel nerdy. How's your week going? Any fun plans for the long weekend? I don't think I have the day off on Monday, but I'll probably just work a half day since I don't have class. =)
<3 K
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Last attempt at the Parka hunt and I'm sticking with the plain black peacoat for the rest of winter....
How about this parka? It's a bit more expensive than the one from Express...but it's made of a lined nylon material instead of cloth and the reviews says it's pretty warm...and SF is getting hella cold...hahahh.
It's from here.
Or do you think it's a stupid trend that I will probably get tired of?
How's your week so far? Monday is MLK day so no work for me! Thank you Martin! What about you?
<3V
<3V
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Nay...
...because I can't see the picture of the outfit! It might be just me though. I've only worn parkas during swim meets so I've never really thought of actually looking for a stylish one. I do have to say though...the one from express looks a little mom-ish with all those drawstrings hanging from every which way. =(
How about this one from Urban Outfitters ? It's around the same price ($79 on sale from $139) and in my opinion it looks more like your style...it's got a plaid-lined hood! =) I don't think its actually a parka, but it looks like one! I like the tan one more so than the black. What do you think? Shall we continue on with the parka search?
<3 K
How about this one from Urban Outfitters ? It's around the same price ($79 on sale from $139) and in my opinion it looks more like your style...it's got a plaid-lined hood! =) I don't think its actually a parka, but it looks like one! I like the tan one more so than the black. What do you think? Shall we continue on with the parka search? <3 K
Yay or Nay?
Still on the hunt to find pieces for this outfit (The Sartorialist). So far I´ve got the red plaid boys shirt from Target, and currently wearing it to death cuz plaid isn´t overplayed already hahha.
:)V
UPDATE: Haha crap, totally didn't realize until now. Ok here it is!
:)V
UPDATE: Haha crap, totally didn't realize until now. Ok here it is!
Vicvic!
Cheers to a new beginning...may we have the best adventures whether it is together or separate!
Hahah that picture did not come out as I intended, but our nails do look fabulous! Your visit to Cam-uh-ree-yo seemed like ages ago now, but I have to say we had some GOOD times with some GOOD finds that weekend! For more "happy" times check out this video...happy dance
xoxo
k
Hahah that picture did not come out as I intended, but our nails do look fabulous! Your visit to Cam-uh-ree-yo seemed like ages ago now, but I have to say we had some GOOD times with some GOOD finds that weekend! For more "happy" times check out this video...happy dance
xoxo
k
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Hey Kitkat!
Today was a day for a new beginning...the beginning of our new blog! May this blog have a many posts and good times! Unfortunately I didn't get to putting together what I intended to put up as my first post. So I shall leave you with a picture of our awesome manicures during my visit to Cam-a-ree-yo. Hahah you are holding my hand!
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