HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!

My friends, we are one step forward into the future. 2009 is knocking at our door and we are finally going to invite it in our house. Well, not right this minute; we still have to wait till midnight. I am so excited because my family and I are invited to this party and everybody that I know and love dearly are going to be there. It's kind of like a family reunion and I can't wait to go. The party will start at 7:00 so I still have some time to kill. Meanwhile, I would like to wish everybody a Happy New Year and hope that 2009 will fill your houses with joy, love, and best of health.

I don't mean to bring anybody down but aren't we creeping closer to the end of the world? Well, maybe I shouldn't talk about it right now.

Well, Happy New Year!!!!!

Movies we love

Today, my mother and I decided to watch Marley and Me in the afternoon. We had heard from family members that it was a great movie and decided that it was time to hit the movies. My mother and I love Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson. Our favorite actor and actress in the same movie sounded like a great hit. To our amazement, it was!!!! Marley and Me is about a dog creating a relationship with a husband and wife. This dog as many people referred to in the movie was like a "monster". He was rude, obnoxious, and very very hyper. No matter what the couple tried, they couldn't get the dog to behave. The story advances as the couple try to have kids and build a strong family. There are a few bumps in the road once in a while but the viewers can see that the dog is with them all the time. Usually it's about him and he's behavior around the house but it is always resolved. One time during the movie, Aniston told her husband that she was tired of him hurting the kids somehow (lack of sleep and bumping into her son all the time who had just started walking). So, he decided to keep Marley away for a while but there was a feeling of emptiness around the house and they missed him. The climax of the movie starts to build up as Marley suffers from an illness. In the end though, just like any other dog his time was up. Everybody in the audience started to cry as Marley began to close his eyes on the operation table. It was a touching moment and my tears had a mind of their own. If you haven't seen this movie, I strongly recommend you do especially if you are a dog lover. It's a great flick to enjoy with family and friends!!!! 

Medium

Okay, so I think I have all five posts done for Mr. Thompson's extra credits. Well, hopefully!! However I still have something very interesting to say in today's blog that I think might arrouse your interest.

I have been watching Medium for a few months now and there have been so many questions unsolved in my brain. For those of you who don't know about Medium, it is a movie about a criminal investigator (Patricia Arquette) and her "sixth sense". Everytime she goes to sleep, she dreams about an event that will take place, has taken place, or something that relates to an event. Usually her dreams have something to do with horrific events taking place in Phoenix, Arizona. For example, a crime has taken place and the police have no evidence as to why or how the crime has taken place and there are simply not enough witnesses. She comes home that day thinking about the case and carries on her regular chores. At night she dreams about something and I mean anything that might provide a perfect clue for her in solving mysteries. Sometimes she can even stop an event from taking place. Now, this doesn't at all seem strange to me because my mother is exactly the same way. You might say she's pyschic but she refuses to agree. She can be quite stubborn sometimes. So, anyways, she usually wakes up in the middle of the night and tells me about her dream/nightmare and it's interesting how the exact event takes place. One day when I was little she told me to be careful at school because she had a horrible dream; I would fall down the stairs and break my skull. Well, nothing happened to me that day and I was sure it was the first time my mother was mistaken. However, a few days later, I noticed that my best friend had fallen off the balcony and seriously injured her skull. It didn't exactly happen to me but it was interesting how some of the pieces were replayed. It's funny how everybody in my family dreams a certain dream and somehow it comes true. Most of the time the pieces are found but rarely very very exact. Everybody in my family shares "this gift" except for me! I have never had a dream that made sense, let alone come true. I guess I missed that gene. My great grandmother was considered a witch because some of her "seeings" came true. She dreamt like my mother and warned the townsfolk of certain events that would take place. They, on the other hand, believed that it was a sin to see into the future. Caught up in their jealousy, they certainly did not want to believe that God had given her such an incredible gift.

Merry Christmas!!!

My fellow classmates, I wish you all a great, happy, joyful Christmas filled with love and appreciation. Hope you are all having a great time over the Christmas vacation and you are all with your family members. Well, I am just really excited right now because Santa read my list and brought me all the gifts I wanted. I love you Santa!!! hehehehe. 

Well, I miss you all so much and hope you have a great new year as well. Feliz Navidad and to all a good night. 

Clean up

You know what's really boring about Christmas Vacation? You are forced to clean up your room. I mean I always try to keep my room in perfect order and harmony but I let a few things slip by once in  a while. So, today is "spring cleaning" for me except my mom calls it the winter cleaning to start with. While I was cleaning up I found some scraps here and there that I hadn't seen before. Oops, an M&M that was a bit too old! So, then after I cleaned up my groom, I found some interesting paraphernalia here and there. Like a poem that my cousin had wrote to me when I was little but couldn't find. In fact, she was so mad at me when I told her that I couldn't find the poem. However, it was right there lost in my room. Now I have to call her and let her know that I didn't throw anything away. More work for me!! Well, I should get back to cleaning up my closest before my mom gives me another lecture. Hope everybody is having a great Christmas Vacation and I will see you next year. That sounds funny.

Christmas vacation

I thought that maybe this Christmas Vacation would pass by so quickly. More like a blink of an eye but it's strange. The hours and minutes are passing by rather slowly but maybe I am wrong. I have been volunteering at so many places these few days, I feel like the days will never end. From Christmas In the Park, Christmas Tree Lots, Library, my mom's workplace, and church. I mean I am not complaining or anything but sometimes it gets difficult. I get so caught up in what I am doing, I actually forget to eat. Last Saturday I was working for 10 hours and hadn't eaten anything. I got up late and had to leave quickly and didn't devour my breakfast as usual. So, anyways, I worked in the Library and wen to Downtown in a rush. My shift ended at 6:00 and I decided to eat something but they called me to work at the Food Booth. This shift ended at 10:00 and I was so sleepy. The only thing I have had the whole day was a couple of French Fries. I felt pretty weak at the end of the day and I blame myself. It's really difficult for me to eat something when I am not at home. The reason why is because my family always know what I am supposed to eat and the diet I have. When I am all alone without a guardian, I can't concentrate on anything to eat. In fact, about a couple years ago, my cousin had brought these donuts that were delicious at the time. After a few hours, I noticed that my head was aching and I was throwing up uncontrollably. Everyday for two months, I threw up everything I ate. The doctor said I had stomach flu but little did they know it would scar me for life. After I came to America, I went to the doctor and he told me that my stomach was seriously damaged. In order to never throw up like that again, I had to plan a special diet. It's not sot easy but everything has been fine ever since. So, I'd like to keep that way but it's also not healthy to not eat. 

Being grateful!!!

In the beginning of the year, my family and I were struggling with a very dramatic family problem. I'd rather don't go into detail but you know what I mean. Everybody has those in their lives once in a while. Well, anyways I have been extremely depressed and tried SO HARD not to show in my emotions but I was really breaking down. There was this time once where tears just poured out of my eyes and a really close friend was there to talk to me and cheer me up. Her name is Dalvinder and I am so blessed to have her as a friend. She is an amazing person and her words really touched my heart. I took her advice and tried to avoid my family problem until everything worked out for the best. Things got a bit hectic through the journey and I felt like nothing would every work out. However, I kept bothering my dear friend Dalvinder and bringing her down. She was so nice and did not mind my babbling. Well, anyways, I did not give up and listen to her very. So, today, I heard this amazing news from my mother about how she is deciding to "work things out." I am so excited and cannot wait to get the show on the road. Thank you so much, Dalvinder. Finals gave me stress but this news certainly made up all the stress taking place in my heart. Whoooooo!!!

Christmas Movies

I absolutely adore Christmas movies!!!! Jack Frost and It's a Wonderful Life are the kinds of movies that never seem to rust away. Every year, you are absorbed into watching them about fifty times. I have seen these movies so many time, I feel like I have memorized all the lines. It's a Wonderful Life is the kind of movie that should be watched by every adult, child, and elder in the world. If you haven't seen it, I strongly recommend you do. Just a quick summary though to arouse your interest in the movie; It's a Wonderful Life is about a depressed middle aged man named George Bailey. George is living in a town that has suffered great ordeals but is respected by many. Every body in the town loves him because he has touched their lives in a very meaningful way. So, one day George's uncle (an old, forgetful man) loses a sum of money that is very important for the bank they own. George goes crazy and wishes a wish that is sometimes thought of by many people during their troubled times. "I wish I was never born" and decides to kill himself. His guardian angel from above is sent to show him the world without his presence. As a matter of fact, it turns out to be a horrible story. The small quiet town that he once knew was now the center of chaos. Worst of all, his wife no longer knew him! The woman that he loved with all his heart and knew ever since he was little was gone. Now, the ending of the story is even more touching but I'll let you be the judge.

Being in the Christmas mood

Today at my church, we were talking about donating toys to the children here in San Jose who are having a troubled Christmas day. I know that Christmas is all about being joyful and it's not about gifts but wouldn't it be great to see a smile on a child's face this Christmas? So, what my family decided to do was out of the ordinary but still very thoughtful. We decided to spend all our Christmas money on donating some toys and clothes to children this year. This has been our tradition every year for Christmas but this year it's going to be different. Since none of us really like the gifts we give to each other, we decided to buy whatever we want for ourself and for kids who are in troubled times. Which brings me to a very heartwarming story. Hey, have you noticed that every time I write my blog, there's a story that goes with it. Hmph, I have never thought it about before. Just a random thought.

So, anyways, I was walking through the store looking at some good presents for little kids that might be of use. Just browsing when all of a sudden I saw this beautiful doll that would be great for any child. I had bought the same doll for my cousin the year before and she had fallen in love with it. In fact, she is still playing with it; shocking, isn't it? As I was reaching out to the doll ahead of me, I saw a child who was pointing to the exact doll. She turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, can I please have this doll instead of the jacket." Her mom turned to her and said, "Darling, I don't have money for the doll; you need the jacket more. Maybe next Christmas." This just broke my heart into a million pieces. I just wanted to take the doll and buy it for the child more than anything. As I looked away to hide the tear welling up in my eye, I noticed that they were no longer there. Just disappeared into thin year! It's funny because I kept thinking that the child and the mother were a figment of my imagination. I looked through the whole store for them but there wasn't trace of the little child and her mother. However deep down inside, I knew this exact moment was taking place somewhere in the stores these days.

Much Appreciated!!!

So, this week was a very interesting week for me. I felt that I was going to leave this world a bit too soon. Not to bring anybody down or anything but I seriously thought that my life will come to end. Danielle, Emily, Jamie and many more thanked me for commenting on their blogs and I was so grateful for their hospitality. I just couldn't thank them enough for all their affectionate remarks. Thank you VERY much, Danielle. Thank you VERY much, Emily. And thank you VERY much, Jamie. 

So, anyways, I felt butterflies in my stomach and it was incredible to hear their sweet, angelic voices. A few days ago after their ravishing comments, my mom and I were getting ready to go to Downtown for an event. As I was walking down the street to the car, this car was accelerating his speed. I didn't know what was happening but everything just happened so fast. The next thing I knew I was sitting on the curb, my face in my lap. Apparently, the car was accelerating towards me and I just stood there. I thought that my life was ending right then and there and began to think about Jamie, Emily, and Danielle. I thought, "this is the end". However, the car stopped right in front of me and I felt so light-headed. 

That was so ironic yet funny. My mother is still laughing at me because she said that I acted so dramatic. It wasn't as if the car would run me over; he was just in the mood for the second. He was going to stop but that very thought scared the "you know what" out of me. 

Thank you, Danielle!

When I opened my blogspot, I did not expect my name to be written as the title of somebody else's blog. It was like a welcome gift that popped up and you did not want to close it. Danielle has written such a heart-warming blog that really touched my heart. So, I just want to take the time to thank her for being so kind and sweet. I really enjoy blogging because I get to read about my classmates and get to know them more. It's true that we might all be having the same classes the next two years. I never thought about it until Mr. Thompson pointed it out. It never occurred to me that we would be growing old together as a class, chanting our chants, listening to each other comments, and best of all being there for each other. During the rallys, there are always these hairs in the back of my neck that just seem to rise simultaneously and you really do enjoy the moment. I wonder what senior year would be when we all go our separate ways. However, it is not time to worry yet. 

So, again, thank you very much Danielle!

On a good note

So, my previous post was a very depressing post and I felt kind of bad about renewing everybody's pain. Now, I will try to make it up to you all by discussing one of my favorite activities. After a long hard day, I walk in my room and listen to one of my most beloved relaxation music. You have no idea how amazing this therapy is! To make the mood even more better, I listen to my music while I am taking a hot shower. I mean not only are you physically being healed from all this stress but also mentally. Usually, I take very hot showers and listen to my family complain about the decrease in hot water in the bathrooms but it's worth it. I feel rejuvenated and calm. However, this all comes back to me once I have left the shower and turned off the music but I am not going to ruin this moment. One of my pet peeves is having to take a shower at room temperature. I mean it just ruins your day and you feel like "blah" afterwards and makes you feel cold afterwards. However, taking hot showers and then climbing into your bed feels as if you have just entered a spa and are being treated like a celebrity. One of my favorite relaxation musics are beach, sleep, and rainforest. I love the different sounds effects that create such a vivid imagery. When I close my eyes, I can actually imagine myself in a rainforest watching a stream flowing through the woods and tickling my feet. Ahhh, my happy place!

Stress

So, right now stress is a huge huge huge weight on my shoulders and I hate this time of year where anxiety is overpowering our lives. There are so many essays and tests along with finals and activities being taking place. I am not tearing my hair out (though you may say that judging what happened in English when there was a hair fight. Good times). It's like sometimes I want to take a step back and just sleep through my problems for just a good amount of time. However as soon as I close my eyes, I can't sleep and when I can't sleep I think about all the different events taking place in my life and then insomnia kicks in. Along with stress, I have some family problems that just don't seem to get resolved. I know that I am not alone and there are countless classmates who are going through the same path. Every time I create a schedule to plan out the different activities taking place during the week, I always feel like I am missing something and then end up stressing out even more. I hope everything starts to calm down a bit after finals. Of course it will, winter break is fast approaching us! I think I can last just a couple more days until Christmas where all I will do is relax with my family in Modesto. My motivation for this week and the following is to study hard for the finals so I don't have to worry about doing horrible and then ruining my winter break. I think I can last a few more weeks. I mean how hard can it be? Oops, hope I don't jinx it for me and everybody else. 

Memories

This is a random question but do any of you have like a chest or a box that has all these memories from such a long time ago? I do and it sits on top of my bed rest in my bedroom. Every day I pass by it and can't help but glance in that direction and think about the treasures that I keep dear to myself. I hadn't opened in such a long time and decided to do so today. There were so many paraphernalia that I had saved, it seemed as if it was just yesterday I had received them. I have this dress from when I was about 2 years old and wanted to wear it. Of course, it didn't fit me but I decided to see how it would look anyways. I got only head through the neck hole and stood looking at myself. It's so funny how we grow so fast and change in a given amount of period. Even when you look at pictures in order to see how you have changed over the ears, you can't help but smile. "Was I that small" or "Was that cute?" I have this one picture of myself in my chest from when I was six-years-old and it just brings smiles to my face. From that little face, little hands, and little feet, you have grown into a blossoming new flower. I have not seen many of my classmates photographs of when they were little but you can perhaps surmise what they looked like. So small!