Scary?

I know, I know, it's been 8 months since I've updated this blog. During that time, I have had some positive life changing experiences. I spent a good 3 weeks traveling all over India, experienced one week of an east coast winter, "snowpocalypse", been accepted to my first choice grad school program, and have had plenty of time to reflect and relax.

I saw this picture today and my first initial thought was not how cool these contraptions are, but empty nest syndrome...

My family will now be spread out on both coasts, LA, San Francisco, and now New York. I always wonder what my parents are going to do without us (me and my brother) at home. My mom gave me a hug the other day because I told her that my brother has a little over two weeks left and I have around 3.5 weeks left at home. Time is seriously going to FLY, it's going to be like when you want water to stay in your hands but it inevitably slips out between your fingers with no struggle.

I'm a whole bunch of nerves - excited, nervous, anxious, and scared all at once, but this move will without a doubt be a good change that will significantly impact my future. I'm so that He had this all planned for me and my brother. It maybe a challenge for both my brother and me to be in completely different environments and communities, but I always think stepping out of your comfort zone can only make you stronger. I just hope I don't come back from NY a jaded cold hearted beezy.

Let's do this.
I'm brining it, NY!
Y'all better be ready.

L-O-V-E.

Thank goodness we have long weekends :) 

I hope that everyone had an amazing three day weekend.  I always do wish that we had one more day... or better yet one more week!  This desire/wishing always happens to me, and I always suggest that the UC quarter system start an earlier fall quarter and have longer winter and spring breaks.  Wouldn't this be fantastic?!  I feel like students would appreciate going back to school more.

So, focusing on the positives of this week... 

Jo and I baked and frosted delicious chocolate (with a hint of coffee) cupcakes for some of our beloved friends at UCI.  They had all been lovebombed...<3!

 

 

lovebombed! 

This week was actually filled with many ups and downs for me all which were pretty personal and hit close to home.  I usually don't come off as being a very religious person, but I do believe that there is a God and a higher being who watches over people.  I love the concept of praying, and usually enjoy the time I spend in peace while it is just me thinking and sending my prayers to my loved ones.  I send my best wishes to my family and friends who are handling the challenges that life creates, and want to let them know that I am here right besides them.

obsessed with...

I am definitely enjoying watching the 2010 Vancouver winter Olympics.  I seriously spent hours this weekend observing the various technical skills these athletes have and what they bring to the table after years of training.  I have been rooting for South Korea and the United States of course, this is a given.  I think it's funny how I prioritize which country to support; the U.S. comes first for most categories except for speed skating, I definitely vie for Korea wining medals in that sport.  I WANT TO GO TO THE OLYMPICS and see the real action live!

Again, thank goodness for this three day weekend.
Back in Porter Ranch to relax and chill with the FAMBAM.

When People Matter

Making the difference.  One hand at a time. :)

As you all know, recently there has been a terrible disaster affecting the people of Haiti.  The media reports that there is an estimated 250-300 thousand people who have died from this earthquake. [Sidenote: UC Irvine is located on an earthquake fault.]  My condolences definitely go out to all the people who are affected from this event, and I applaud the hundreds of people from different organizations who are coming together to support the island nation of Haiti.  Everything counts.  One simple way is just text "90999" and a donation of $10 will be given to the Red Cross and charged to your cell phone bill.

However, my link above is not talking about supporting Haiti specifically.  The link is for people to support a constant need.  Within the world, there are too many people thinking about ending their lives.  I believe that ONE person can make the difference to stop another person from ending his or her life.  Be the difference.  Thanks.

Gone volunteering at the OC Foodbank for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday.  Hope you had a day on rather than a day off.