This post is going to be all over, cuz that's how my mind works. Wow, so much to say about kids, mainly about raising them. It's weird how in the past two days or in the past year, I've talked more about having and raising kids than ever before. But like my friend says, "We don't even have boyfriends yet!" Haha.
Anyways, first off, Jamie Lynn Spears is preggers. Omg. Wow. What a mother, I'd die of embarrassment if I was their mother. First Britney, now JL. Seriously. And I would conclude that I am a complete failure as a mother. I was saying how her mom should help her raise her baby since she's so young, and then I realized that she's probably not that great of a mother because of this whole situation and perhaps she shouldn't help out. But I am not a mother yet, so who am I to judge? It's so easy to pass judgment onto others and ignore our own faults. Like the Bible says: remove the plank from our own eyes before removing the speck from our brothers.
Anyways, I was chatting with a friend about this, and she brought up something about how in.. Denmark(?) their teen pregnancy rate is much lower. And the supposed reason behind that is that it's more liberal there, people talk about pre-marital sex, it's not something kids need to hide from their parents. And since it's more accepted, I guess, people seek the proper action.. Like here, abstinence is preached all the time (is it really??) and kids don't know the alternative or what to do if they were to choose to engage in sex. But I disagree. I don't think it's that simple. I feel preaching abstinence is the right thing to do, but at the same time that's not all we should focus on. We should let kids be aware of the action they should take if they were to engage in sex and the consequences that could come about. I'm not sure about health-ed all across America, but I do not remember getting preached about abstinence. And I do recall the stuff about safe sex. The STDs and such. And I feel parents need to take responsibility to talk to their kids about whatever their beliefs are. Parents provide a solid foundation for the kids. Maybe we could be more liberal and talk about sex at school, but that's no reason to stop preaching about abstinence. I don't know. It's hard, and it's hard to pass or not pass judgment on people.
Second, I was at Souplantation today and in the middle of my lunch, masses of middle schoolers interrupted. Well, not interrupted per se, but at least... 20 of them came. And being from CV/Del Mar, super rich and snobby. Like decked out in abercombie, and freaking Coach bags. And middle school, right? Freaking had those big purses with their binders in it, IT'S CALLED A BACKPACK, USE IT! And each of them matched perfectly, with their make up all perfect. They're in middle school! Seriously, I don't want some snobby kid. And quite a few of them were in pajama bottoms with their Uggs. And the thing that bugs me about rich fake girls in their PJ bottoms is that they'll be like, "Oh. Em. Gee. I woke up so late, didn't have time to get dressed, that's why I look disgusting in the my PJs" Yeah, too bad your make up's all done. Bet you were really rushed. Fake. And then these boys were next to our table talking about a girl who was a slut. How do you even know what a slut is in middle school? Or maybe not know, but how are you a slut in middle school? And then one boy goes, "She's not a slut. She's a wannabe slut!" Uh... what is a wannabe slut? And why the heck would you want to be a slut?! Anyways, I just hope my kid doesn't become all spoiled and bratty , asking me for Coach bags and stuff. Seriously. And maybe it's more extreme where I'm from and all. Going to high school with kids that drove Beemers, Hummers, total a car, get a new one the next week. Girls having Coach, LV bags. Man, so fake. And now that I think about it, I'm disgusted. So shallow. Seriously, forget Laguna beach, film something called Torrey Pines. And I'm seriously grateful for all the opportunities this school has providing me, but the shallow plastic girls. Oh man, it's one thing I'm glad to be out of. It's kinda like Mean Girls.. Well, maybe not. But they're definitely shallow like them.. I hope my kid does not get sucked into it. And if they did, too bad cuz I'm not getting them a Coach bag. But then I hope my kid doesn't act out cuz they're not getting what they want. Ugh.
Lastly, I talked to another friend about gays, bis, lesbians, and transgenders. And there's some new CA state law that if a child declares themselves as another gender from their sex, it's illegal for the parent or school to deny them that. And I can relate to that (not personally.. haha), but I've seen plenty of shows/documentaries about people who truly feel that they're the opposite gender trapped in the wrong body. But many times parents try to deny it, or seek counseling or whatever because it's not in the social norm. And it has cost kids' lives, like they'll commit suicide because of how unhappy they are. So I think this can be a true... biological thing? But that doesn't make it any easier to accept as a parent. And I was just talking to my friend about how he would handle that, would he allow his kids to live the gender they feel that they are, or try to change it? Cuz on some levels he believes it's something people can change, and they're environment affects them. But anyways, his respond was, "I think I'd kill myself." Haha. Way to avoid it, take the easy way out. Or maybe not the easy way, but avoiding it. But I feel like it's not an environment or social affect. Because if it were, just cuz gays/bis/lesbos/trans are all not part of the social norm, wouldn't there be none of them left? Wouldn't they all become straight cuz that's how society raises people? So I disagree. I do believe some people are affected by society, but there are plenty of people who can't change who they are or who they like. And instead of passing judgment on them, we should love them all the same. But it would be hard to accept that in a child, the transgender thing... cuz then they might get a sex change, and it'd just be totally weird. Like..."I remember when I got that ultrasound and it showed that little boy... and now he's a... girl..." Hmm.
I just hope my kids turn out okay. When I have kids that is. So after I get married, and after I get a boyfriend. One step at a time. Haha
P.S. I'm so bored at home!! Can't you tell? Haha.
12.21.2007
12.12.2007
Sooooo... my knee hurts. :( I'm just sitting here, and it's in pain. Oh well. I'm thinking about calling my PT when I get back to SD and have him check it out.
On another note, I was contemplating living with frisbee girls next year. But I don't think so anymore. I love all of them, but I need to keep my life separated.
I am excited for some pick-up/scrimmage tomorrow. I like playing co-ed. It's a lot different, but it's refreshing and fun. But the guys throw it so fast, and it's hard to catch those cuz I'm not fast enough. But it's a really nice change to be able to receive again, I love it. Maybe some day I'll be able to receive and run those disc down. It was funny, I was guarding Barnesy (and no one wants to guard her cuz she's super FAST!) and then somehow we switched and ended up not guarding each other. And I was like, Yes! And she also said something like that. But I quickly told her that the reason I didn't want to guard her was nothing about her, just that she's super fast and burns people every time. And she's like, Oh no, I'm happy about not having to guard you cuz you always jump super high and get the discs. So it was a relief on both of our parts. Haha.
Handling is a lot of fun, but I don't get the same high from it. Well, we'll see. But I'm really really really excited for this year's season. I think it's cuz I actually know what to expect, and I know what to do, and what I can do. Last year as a rookie, I was still unsure of my skills and what I was capable of doing, still exploring. But this year, I know what my role is and I'm ready to fulfill it. I'm still exploring, but I also know a lot more. Still need to work on throws, and not traveling since I've been doing that a lot of my forehands. But my pulls are getting a lot better. :) That's very exciting.
Well, I REALLY REALLY need to study. Bleh. Out.
On another note, I was contemplating living with frisbee girls next year. But I don't think so anymore. I love all of them, but I need to keep my life separated.
I am excited for some pick-up/scrimmage tomorrow. I like playing co-ed. It's a lot different, but it's refreshing and fun. But the guys throw it so fast, and it's hard to catch those cuz I'm not fast enough. But it's a really nice change to be able to receive again, I love it. Maybe some day I'll be able to receive and run those disc down. It was funny, I was guarding Barnesy (and no one wants to guard her cuz she's super FAST!) and then somehow we switched and ended up not guarding each other. And I was like, Yes! And she also said something like that. But I quickly told her that the reason I didn't want to guard her was nothing about her, just that she's super fast and burns people every time. And she's like, Oh no, I'm happy about not having to guard you cuz you always jump super high and get the discs. So it was a relief on both of our parts. Haha.
Handling is a lot of fun, but I don't get the same high from it. Well, we'll see. But I'm really really really excited for this year's season. I think it's cuz I actually know what to expect, and I know what to do, and what I can do. Last year as a rookie, I was still unsure of my skills and what I was capable of doing, still exploring. But this year, I know what my role is and I'm ready to fulfill it. I'm still exploring, but I also know a lot more. Still need to work on throws, and not traveling since I've been doing that a lot of my forehands. But my pulls are getting a lot better. :) That's very exciting.
Well, I REALLY REALLY need to study. Bleh. Out.
12.09.2007
What have I accomplished? What have I done? If I died today, would my friends be sad? Would I be proud of who I am? Would I have done all that I wanted? I think I'm a little ashamed of who I am right now. But there is no better time to change.
I was walking alone pretty late the other night, and realized that pretty much reflected my life. I'm pretty lonely right now without a sense of direction. I've turned away from God, and I really need to find my way back. I need Him to give me guidance. I miss the days in high school where I felt so weak but I realize with Him nothing is impossible and He gave me the strength to live each day. I need to strive for that reliance on His strength. I don't want to be alone anymore. I want to be walking those streets with God by my side, giving me a purpose, guiding me through life. I can't do this alone.
So God, please enter my life again, please show me your love, your guidance, your power, your strength, your everything. I need you. Let me realize that I need you. I remember almost two years ago when I broke down and cried and realized that I should not be focusing on my own will, but on yours. I want that realization again. I remember when each night before bed, I would pray and thank you for every person you place in my life and blessing me through each day. I want that again. I want to crave you, I want to be hungry for you. I want you. I want your love. I NEED your love. Help me realize that and seek out for it actively.
This is the start of a change. And hopefully, soon for now, I can look at myself and be completely proud of myself and direction that my life is going. Only God has the strength to do that, and I pray that He does.
This is my prayer.
I was walking alone pretty late the other night, and realized that pretty much reflected my life. I'm pretty lonely right now without a sense of direction. I've turned away from God, and I really need to find my way back. I need Him to give me guidance. I miss the days in high school where I felt so weak but I realize with Him nothing is impossible and He gave me the strength to live each day. I need to strive for that reliance on His strength. I don't want to be alone anymore. I want to be walking those streets with God by my side, giving me a purpose, guiding me through life. I can't do this alone.
So God, please enter my life again, please show me your love, your guidance, your power, your strength, your everything. I need you. Let me realize that I need you. I remember almost two years ago when I broke down and cried and realized that I should not be focusing on my own will, but on yours. I want that realization again. I remember when each night before bed, I would pray and thank you for every person you place in my life and blessing me through each day. I want that again. I want to crave you, I want to be hungry for you. I want you. I want your love. I NEED your love. Help me realize that and seek out for it actively.
This is the start of a change. And hopefully, soon for now, I can look at myself and be completely proud of myself and direction that my life is going. Only God has the strength to do that, and I pray that He does.
This is my prayer.
11.28.2007
i like doing laundry
Yes. And here are my two stories. Last time I did my laundry, I opened up the dryer, and a crisp five dollar bill fell out. Yay. I was joyful.
And then this time, no money fell out, but as I was fishing through my clean clothes in my hamper, I found another crisp five dollar bill. So yay!
I have earned 10 dollars by doing laundry. If only this could happen each time I did laundry. I'd be some rich mofo.
And I'm still exhausted from complete lack of sleep since I've been back.
And then this time, no money fell out, but as I was fishing through my clean clothes in my hamper, I found another crisp five dollar bill. So yay!
I have earned 10 dollars by doing laundry. If only this could happen each time I did laundry. I'd be some rich mofo.
And I'm still exhausted from complete lack of sleep since I've been back.
11.26.2007
Energy drinks and caffeine please.
So one paper due tomorrow in Soc. One paper rewrite due tomorrow in Bio.
Work from 8am-12am.
Class from 12-1, 1.40-3, 3-4.30, 5-6
Flag football playoffs from 6-7
Ultimate practice from 7-9.30
Not getting home until around 10, then accounting homework. Ugh.
So on campus from 8am-10pm. That's over 12 hours. And only random half hour breaks. Someone save me. My full time internship wasn't even this bad (7.30am-3.30pm).
Work from 8am-12am.
Class from 12-1, 1.40-3, 3-4.30, 5-6
Flag football playoffs from 6-7
Ultimate practice from 7-9.30
Not getting home until around 10, then accounting homework. Ugh.
So on campus from 8am-10pm. That's over 12 hours. And only random half hour breaks. Someone save me. My full time internship wasn't even this bad (7.30am-3.30pm).
11.24.2007
When I come home and see old friends, it's always interesting to see how people changed, how I changed, how San Diego changed. I was with my mom in this shopping center, and I saw some brand new store where they sold Asian (useless) technology, like those that play-music-and-wash-your-butt-toilets. I was shocked and was like, "huh?? what is this? when did this get here??" Anyways, it's always to see how your friends have changed. It's not good or bad, just different.
We all come back bringing different experiences. Whether it be our friends, our school, our jobs, or our lifestyles. And because of these experiences that have shaped us differently, on how levels I believe, we relate to each other differently. Before we flowed on the same thought cycle just cuz of how we would hang out and constantly be around each other. And now at our separate places we have new friends that we have developed this relationship with (not saying that our old friends are replaced, because they will never be replaced). So when we come back, we're no longer on the same wavelength. But then again, they are plenty of people everywhere that don't understand me. So maybe it's not other people thing, it's a "me thing." Perhaps. Haha. Probably is.
But it quite interesting to see how people changed, how new people are influencing and shaping them in addition to what you've done earlier.
I love all my friends back home and I'm so very thankful for all of you supporting me through everything. And it's awesome how when I have troubles now, I know that they are still people that I can turn to, who have been there for me before. What we've been through before creates this bond and this relationship that can never be broken. It's amazing.
Also, thankful for God for giving me the awesome friends even if He never gave me a sibling. (I will always be bitter about that one. Haha) Thankful for the awesome family he gave me. Thankful for my family. And despite the fights and arguments, I still love them to death and I've learned so much. And I'm really really thankful for people who have been there during my hard times (not just this year, but in high school too though I haven't really kept in touch with a few). Thank God for placing all these people to support me.
Peace and Love,
T
We all come back bringing different experiences. Whether it be our friends, our school, our jobs, or our lifestyles. And because of these experiences that have shaped us differently, on how levels I believe, we relate to each other differently. Before we flowed on the same thought cycle just cuz of how we would hang out and constantly be around each other. And now at our separate places we have new friends that we have developed this relationship with (not saying that our old friends are replaced, because they will never be replaced). So when we come back, we're no longer on the same wavelength. But then again, they are plenty of people everywhere that don't understand me. So maybe it's not other people thing, it's a "me thing." Perhaps. Haha. Probably is.
But it quite interesting to see how people changed, how new people are influencing and shaping them in addition to what you've done earlier.
I love all my friends back home and I'm so very thankful for all of you supporting me through everything. And it's awesome how when I have troubles now, I know that they are still people that I can turn to, who have been there for me before. What we've been through before creates this bond and this relationship that can never be broken. It's amazing.
Also, thankful for God for giving me the awesome friends even if He never gave me a sibling. (I will always be bitter about that one. Haha) Thankful for the awesome family he gave me. Thankful for my family. And despite the fights and arguments, I still love them to death and I've learned so much. And I'm really really thankful for people who have been there during my hard times (not just this year, but in high school too though I haven't really kept in touch with a few). Thank God for placing all these people to support me.
Peace and Love,
T
11.14.2007
11.03.2007
Ultimate/My Knee
Sean Ryan in Santa Cruz is coming up. Way excited for that. Wonder how that'll go, hopefully we'll find some places to stay and not end up... sleepless? I don't know, I heard something about sleeping in the gyms... :/
I've been sitting out the past 2 weeks cuz of my knee. I really don't know what's wrong with it, but I do know that I don't want to go through what I went through this summer. So I'm going to be smart about it and not push myself. Cuz my knee's are something that I'll need forever. And ultimate will be over once I'm out of college. But I'm going to start playing again on Tuesday to start getting ready for the tournament. I need to get in better shape. Need to start lifting weights, build up the muscles in my leg so my knee can be a-okay. Also, need to lose the pudginess residing my in stomach and love handle areas. If I can drop a few pounds there, that'll be good. But it'll take willpower, the one thing I don't have. Great. Haha.
I'm really excited about this weekend though. Ultimate tournaments are so much fun. The bonding, the playing, the girls, the games. Man, I love it. But since we have such a huge team right now (let's hope all the girls stay) it'll be lots of sitting out time, at least for the rookies. This time I think there's more crusties, so hopefully I won't die of exhaustion. Especially if I have to sleep on the gym floor that will not be good. I really do need to build up my endurance because I am going to be getting a lot more playing time than last year and it'll be compleletly different and much harder. Time to step it up, kids.
Some predictions about this season. Well, obviously we're not going to win nationals or anything. I don't even think we'll make it to nationals, totally not trying to be a downer or whatever, but seriously, if we didn't make it last year, what are the chances we'll make it this year? But since Danica played a smart card on my competitive factor, and pretty much challanged me, so I don't want to say that we can't because I hold high expectations for myself and my teammates/team. It'll just be hard because we have so many rookies and so few crusties that it's hard to teach it to them all at once. But I see lots of potential, lots of it, we're just lacking.. well, the experience. And it's not just them, me too. This year I'll be handling.. (great, really thought I could get out of that one..) and it's totally new to me. My throws still need a lot of work. A LOT.
Another thing I really want to work on is my defense. I'm getting better than last year, but still not good at it. I need more confidence when I go after the D's. And I need to play smart D. Smart D. Not chasing my player around like a dog or whatever. Something I need to work on. And I really want to get a handblock or something. Don't think I've ever gotten one, at least not in a game.. Well, one thing at a time. It's more important to make sure that I don't get beat to the open side.
And I need to learn how to lay-out. Maybe not layout, but at least not keep landing on my knees. I slide all over the place on my knees, it's bad. And I need to use my fakes more when handling the disk. Use fakes and break their marks!
So a few goals:
1. Get into shape.
2. Better throws
3. Better handler. Wise decisions, fakes, good cuts.
4. Better D.
5. LAY OUT!!
As for the team, just everyone have a kick ass time. By kicking ass, of course. I don't know, I just want to exceed other team's expectations of us, show them that they can't take us as a joke even though we're rebuilding. And hopefully in a year or two, we'll dominate. Pleiades Power. Pleiades Love.
I've been sitting out the past 2 weeks cuz of my knee. I really don't know what's wrong with it, but I do know that I don't want to go through what I went through this summer. So I'm going to be smart about it and not push myself. Cuz my knee's are something that I'll need forever. And ultimate will be over once I'm out of college. But I'm going to start playing again on Tuesday to start getting ready for the tournament. I need to get in better shape. Need to start lifting weights, build up the muscles in my leg so my knee can be a-okay. Also, need to lose the pudginess residing my in stomach and love handle areas. If I can drop a few pounds there, that'll be good. But it'll take willpower, the one thing I don't have. Great. Haha.
I'm really excited about this weekend though. Ultimate tournaments are so much fun. The bonding, the playing, the girls, the games. Man, I love it. But since we have such a huge team right now (let's hope all the girls stay) it'll be lots of sitting out time, at least for the rookies. This time I think there's more crusties, so hopefully I won't die of exhaustion. Especially if I have to sleep on the gym floor that will not be good. I really do need to build up my endurance because I am going to be getting a lot more playing time than last year and it'll be compleletly different and much harder. Time to step it up, kids.
Some predictions about this season. Well, obviously we're not going to win nationals or anything. I don't even think we'll make it to nationals, totally not trying to be a downer or whatever, but seriously, if we didn't make it last year, what are the chances we'll make it this year? But since Danica played a smart card on my competitive factor, and pretty much challanged me, so I don't want to say that we can't because I hold high expectations for myself and my teammates/team. It'll just be hard because we have so many rookies and so few crusties that it's hard to teach it to them all at once. But I see lots of potential, lots of it, we're just lacking.. well, the experience. And it's not just them, me too. This year I'll be handling.. (great, really thought I could get out of that one..) and it's totally new to me. My throws still need a lot of work. A LOT.
Another thing I really want to work on is my defense. I'm getting better than last year, but still not good at it. I need more confidence when I go after the D's. And I need to play smart D. Smart D. Not chasing my player around like a dog or whatever. Something I need to work on. And I really want to get a handblock or something. Don't think I've ever gotten one, at least not in a game.. Well, one thing at a time. It's more important to make sure that I don't get beat to the open side.
And I need to learn how to lay-out. Maybe not layout, but at least not keep landing on my knees. I slide all over the place on my knees, it's bad. And I need to use my fakes more when handling the disk. Use fakes and break their marks!
So a few goals:
1. Get into shape.
2. Better throws
3. Better handler. Wise decisions, fakes, good cuts.
4. Better D.
5. LAY OUT!!
As for the team, just everyone have a kick ass time. By kicking ass, of course. I don't know, I just want to exceed other team's expectations of us, show them that they can't take us as a joke even though we're rebuilding. And hopefully in a year or two, we'll dominate. Pleiades Power. Pleiades Love.
10.30.2007
So I guess I'll order from HP again...
So I had called again after my first encounter with HP, I had called again last week and talked to a new case manager. Might I add that this guy was much nicer. And he did say that I couldn't get money compensation, but he was going to send me free ink and paper. And that was totally enough, I didn't want anything extreme, just little things to show that they actually care about my business and that they're sorry that I'm waiting so long.
Anyways, someone had called yesterday (not my case manager) to inform me that my laptop will not be fixed until Nov. 6th. And again, I was slightly frustrated and said that I want some sort of compensation, and he's like you need a case manager for that, which I told him that I already had one. So he told me I should call my case manager cuz he's only the "messenger." Anyways, I was too lazy to call my case manager, and I was like he's already giving me free ink and stuff.
So today, I was studying for my Soc midterm, and my phone rings, and I see that it says it's HP Support. Cuz I have their number in my phonebook. And I was like, "OMG. I don't have to deal with this, I need to study." But I pick up, and it was my case manager. And he apologized for the delay and then proceeded to tell me that he would waive the 428.85 fee that I was going to pay. AND... he was going to get me a brand new laptop!! Same model and everything! At first I was like, "what??" And I didn't want to be like, "Oh a new laptop?" only to be wrong, cuz that'd be embarrassing, and I would seem very greedy. So I was like, "A new what??" So I'm getting a new laptop! I'm gonna have to wait two weeks. But I've waited long enough, and it'd only be one extra week from when they expected to finish my laptop. Plus it's so much better than my old one.
My old one:
CD burner. DVD player
80 G
1G RAM
XP
Webcam/Mic
New One:
CD/DVD burner
160G
2G RAM
Vista
Webcam/Mic
Free Microsoft Office
Woot. This made my day.
Moral of the Story: Complain, complain, and then complain some more.
Don't give up when people tell you that they don't give you compensation. :D
Anyways, someone had called yesterday (not my case manager) to inform me that my laptop will not be fixed until Nov. 6th. And again, I was slightly frustrated and said that I want some sort of compensation, and he's like you need a case manager for that, which I told him that I already had one. So he told me I should call my case manager cuz he's only the "messenger." Anyways, I was too lazy to call my case manager, and I was like he's already giving me free ink and stuff.
So today, I was studying for my Soc midterm, and my phone rings, and I see that it says it's HP Support. Cuz I have their number in my phonebook. And I was like, "OMG. I don't have to deal with this, I need to study." But I pick up, and it was my case manager. And he apologized for the delay and then proceeded to tell me that he would waive the 428.85 fee that I was going to pay. AND... he was going to get me a brand new laptop!! Same model and everything! At first I was like, "what??" And I didn't want to be like, "Oh a new laptop?" only to be wrong, cuz that'd be embarrassing, and I would seem very greedy. So I was like, "A new what??" So I'm getting a new laptop! I'm gonna have to wait two weeks. But I've waited long enough, and it'd only be one extra week from when they expected to finish my laptop. Plus it's so much better than my old one.
My old one:
CD burner. DVD player
80 G
1G RAM
XP
Webcam/Mic
New One:
CD/DVD burner
160G
2G RAM
Vista
Webcam/Mic
Free Microsoft Office
Woot. This made my day.
Moral of the Story: Complain, complain, and then complain some more.
Don't give up when people tell you that they don't give you compensation. :D
10.19.2007
Screw HP
So I've been without a computer for exactly 19 days now and counting. Anyways, today was the third time I've called HP. When I called on the 17th, they told me that it was fixed and they'd be shipping my laptop out by the 18th at the very latest which means I would've gotten it by today. However, that was not the case. And online repair status said that my laptop wasn't even shipped out yet. So I called again. And I turned on BITCH mode. And I was transfer 5 times, each time I repeated my situation and also added that I would like to be compensated for this wait. Because they said I would have gotten my computer back by now. And when I reached the highest person, I thought I was getting somewhere. I could tell I was reaching higher people as their Indian accent got better, and then I was talking to people actually in America. And basically, my computer is still not fixed because there is a part shortage. And so again, I asked for a compensation. Only to be informed that HP does not provide any sort of compensation for down time and data lose.
So by then, I was actually really really pissed. Cuz it's way longer than expected and they can't even compensate me? Like how much money do they make? Seriously. I was arguing with the highest customer service person that actually speaks to the customers (I asked to speak to her supervisor only for her to inform me there's no where else to go). Cuz it's not my fault that they don't have the parts, I shouldn't have to pay and WAIT for them to fix my computer. It's not my fault they don't have the parts. And since they don't, they clearly should compensate me. And I said something along the lines of, "I shouldn't have to pay for your guys' inadequacies." But no matter how I argued, she firmly told me that they do not provide any sort of compensation. And I was like could I get a number for customer service about HP's stupid policies? Only for her to tell me that she would be the person to complain to. So I was like, I'm complaining to you, but you can't do anything about it? So that pretty much puts me in a horrible mood. $428.85 for a computer that is not yet fixed. No compensation. Nothing. Not to mention I've wasted over an hour worths of minute only for today. Not counting the other 2 times I've called.
And then for frisbee we had a pasta night. And they had called me to see if I have any paper plates or whatever, but as they called I was at Wal-Mart, so I was like "Oh, I can buy some right now." So I did. And keep in mind I also haven't been able to check my email regularly because of the above, so I wasn't really sure what time the whole pasta thing was anyways. And I guess the couldn't start eating without me since I had the plates and all. So we had to finish shopping, drive back, which then we stopped at my roommate's coffee shop so she could check her schedule. And as we were doing that, 3 people had called to ask where I was, but I was in the car, I didn't even have a chance to go home. And we had to drop another roommate off on campus. And on the way driving there, someone called me again, but it's not like I was driving, and just cuz they keep calling doesn't make the car go any faster or make the lights turn green. And then I'm totally annoyed and I realize that I'm going to get so much crap about this. Just cuz that's how people are like, and people always think I'm someone they can make fun of and push around. I was in the car and I said, "Omg, I'm gonna get SO much crap over this." And when I got there. Guess what I got? Crap. It wasn't too bad, but it was irritating nonetheless. Sai was nice enough to stand up for me. But still, it was like frustating. Like it was only a block away from Safeway. So seriously.
So what a wonderful day.
So by then, I was actually really really pissed. Cuz it's way longer than expected and they can't even compensate me? Like how much money do they make? Seriously. I was arguing with the highest customer service person that actually speaks to the customers (I asked to speak to her supervisor only for her to inform me there's no where else to go). Cuz it's not my fault that they don't have the parts, I shouldn't have to pay and WAIT for them to fix my computer. It's not my fault they don't have the parts. And since they don't, they clearly should compensate me. And I said something along the lines of, "I shouldn't have to pay for your guys' inadequacies." But no matter how I argued, she firmly told me that they do not provide any sort of compensation. And I was like could I get a number for customer service about HP's stupid policies? Only for her to tell me that she would be the person to complain to. So I was like, I'm complaining to you, but you can't do anything about it? So that pretty much puts me in a horrible mood. $428.85 for a computer that is not yet fixed. No compensation. Nothing. Not to mention I've wasted over an hour worths of minute only for today. Not counting the other 2 times I've called.
And then for frisbee we had a pasta night. And they had called me to see if I have any paper plates or whatever, but as they called I was at Wal-Mart, so I was like "Oh, I can buy some right now." So I did. And keep in mind I also haven't been able to check my email regularly because of the above, so I wasn't really sure what time the whole pasta thing was anyways. And I guess the couldn't start eating without me since I had the plates and all. So we had to finish shopping, drive back, which then we stopped at my roommate's coffee shop so she could check her schedule. And as we were doing that, 3 people had called to ask where I was, but I was in the car, I didn't even have a chance to go home. And we had to drop another roommate off on campus. And on the way driving there, someone called me again, but it's not like I was driving, and just cuz they keep calling doesn't make the car go any faster or make the lights turn green. And then I'm totally annoyed and I realize that I'm going to get so much crap about this. Just cuz that's how people are like, and people always think I'm someone they can make fun of and push around. I was in the car and I said, "Omg, I'm gonna get SO much crap over this." And when I got there. Guess what I got? Crap. It wasn't too bad, but it was irritating nonetheless. Sai was nice enough to stand up for me. But still, it was like frustating. Like it was only a block away from Safeway. So seriously.
So what a wonderful day.
10.12.2007
blahhhhh..
It's been awhile, but school has start and such that. Great. Anyways, it's been a hard first few weeks, but I'm working through it. Felt like I was losing control of my life, and I'm trying to regain control. Got awesome friends, that's all I can say.
So I broke my computer, and I won't get back it until the 17th, or so they say. Blahh.. It's impossibly inconvenient without a computer. But yeah, I'm coping. Doing work on school computers.
So frisbee started again. Got lots of recruits. Totally awesome. A little effort goes a long way. My knee's kinda weird, like when I play it doesn't hurt, but when I walk around the muscles are pretty tight and hurts a bit. And I realize that I probably should let my knee heal 100% by not playing on it at all, but I feel like it's something so minor compared to how I was feeling last year spring when I was limping around and jogging. I'm just slightly scared that it'll only get worse and to how it was last year. Well, so far seems fine. Ultimate is actually a lot of fun. I guess I'm in the transition to being a handler which is fun cuz you pretty much get to run the offense, but I really like running the disc down. Receiving's a whole lot of fun, but we'll see.
Life is not so fun right now. *sigh* Whatever.
So I broke my computer, and I won't get back it until the 17th, or so they say. Blahh.. It's impossibly inconvenient without a computer. But yeah, I'm coping. Doing work on school computers.
So frisbee started again. Got lots of recruits. Totally awesome. A little effort goes a long way. My knee's kinda weird, like when I play it doesn't hurt, but when I walk around the muscles are pretty tight and hurts a bit. And I realize that I probably should let my knee heal 100% by not playing on it at all, but I feel like it's something so minor compared to how I was feeling last year spring when I was limping around and jogging. I'm just slightly scared that it'll only get worse and to how it was last year. Well, so far seems fine. Ultimate is actually a lot of fun. I guess I'm in the transition to being a handler which is fun cuz you pretty much get to run the offense, but I really like running the disc down. Receiving's a whole lot of fun, but we'll see.
Life is not so fun right now. *sigh* Whatever.
9.18.2007
Last Day of Internship
Today's my last day! I've been training a new girl, and other than that, not doing much at all. It's pretty cool, I teach and then let her do as I chill. But I must say she's A LOT slower than me. Like seriously, just watching her do it made me impatient and I wanted to get rush over there and be like, "OMG I'LL DO IT!" Hopefully she'll get faster as time goes on. But whatever, I no longer work there.
I feel bad for the new girl, she has a lot of work to do. I don't think I had this much to do when I first came in. It's just like she's learning a gazillion things at once. I remember my first day, I learned how to do everything except there was actually nothing to do.. Haha.
I will update and upload Japan ASAP. But I must say, I had SO MUCH FUN! I want to go and study there and go for vacay there a lot. What a wonderful place with such nice people. :)
I should get back to work, there's a few things that I need to wrap up before I officially leave. :)
I feel bad for the new girl, she has a lot of work to do. I don't think I had this much to do when I first came in. It's just like she's learning a gazillion things at once. I remember my first day, I learned how to do everything except there was actually nothing to do.. Haha.
I will update and upload Japan ASAP. But I must say, I had SO MUCH FUN! I want to go and study there and go for vacay there a lot. What a wonderful place with such nice people. :)
I should get back to work, there's a few things that I need to wrap up before I officially leave. :)
9.07.2007
It's hard to find a balance. When I'm at internship, I get annoyed at all the work that I have to do and complain about how the real world sucks and wish that I could be at home doing nothing. After Labor Day, I got Tuesday and Wednesday off. On Tuesday I went out, so it was okay, but when I got home I was pretty bored so I napped. And on Wednesday, absolutely no plans. So I slept it in until the winds picked up and froze me awake. It's pretty cold the last day or two. Like the metals blinds kept clanking against my window, freezing me to death so I had to close most of my window, but it got pretty cold. Anyways, I woke up around 12:30 which seriously is the first time I've slept in this summer. And the latest I've woken up. Ah, how I miss the days when I woke up at 4, and only had dinner because I slept through the first two meals. Anyways, I'm up a little after noon, go make myself some lunch. Went on my computer, got bored, started unpacking/packing for Davis (I mostly left all my stuff in the garage, so just going through to see what I need, and I concluded that I needed everything, fairly fast process.. Haha). And since I managed that so quickly, I decided to do it again, to see if I got rid anything else. I couldn't. So went back on the computer. Was totally bored again. And it was around 5 I think. So I'm totally bored after being up for a few hours, and had nothing else to do. And thus, I took a nap.
So obviously, it's not good idea for me to just stay at home since I was only awake for a few hours. But I get so bored at internship, or so annoyed of the work. So what's a good balance? Part time job?
Going to Japan next week. Hopefully will be fun, heard lots of good stories about it. And the hot spring spas.. Haha, the hot spring spas.. which totally reminds me of something else funny. Me totally flashing Amy on accident. Interesting thought process (Hot spring spa->Naked->like Skinny Dipping->Amy accidently flashing me in swimsuit accident-> Me doing the same->Me flashing her again... not in water this time.. just lifted shirt a little too high). Amy: "Whoa. I just saw your entire breast" Haha. Anywaysssssssssss....
And now I will leave you with this:
"I AM NOW CHOPPING OFF PHYLLIS' HEAD WITH A CHAINSAW"
watch the office, kiddos. [/plug]
So obviously, it's not good idea for me to just stay at home since I was only awake for a few hours. But I get so bored at internship, or so annoyed of the work. So what's a good balance? Part time job?
Going to Japan next week. Hopefully will be fun, heard lots of good stories about it. And the hot spring spas.. Haha, the hot spring spas.. which totally reminds me of something else funny. Me totally flashing Amy on accident. Interesting thought process (Hot spring spa->Naked->like Skinny Dipping->Amy accidently flashing me in swimsuit accident-> Me doing the same->Me flashing her again... not in water this time.. just lifted shirt a little too high). Amy: "Whoa. I just saw your entire breast" Haha. Anywaysssssssssss....
And now I will leave you with this:
"I AM NOW CHOPPING OFF PHYLLIS' HEAD WITH A CHAINSAW"
watch the office, kiddos. [/plug]
9.02.2007
Weddings, weddings, weddings!
Wow. I love weddings. And it's something more special when you actually know the people getting married. Like I've been to my cousin's wedding, however I'm not particularly close to any of them, so whenever I go, it's nothing special. But yeah, weddings are awesome! It's such a special day, and it's YOUR day. I realized that I really want a wedding, not marriage (though hopefully that will come one day), but the wedding. When everyone's focused on your, it's your special day, getting ready, excited, that just sounds wonderful.
Anyways, it was a dinner cruise which was pretty cool. Definitely good food. That's what's important obviously, haha. Another aspect I liked was that the wedding was short (in comparison to her sister's at least). And I've decided when I get married, it'll be a half-hour wedding, that way no one will be bored. Short and sweet. And how exciting it must be to plan everything, so live the rest of your life with someone you love. It sounds wonderful.
My friend said she'll have her wedding and have everyone wear Chucks which is an excellent idea. My feet were killing me, not to mention my knee. I'll have like... a beach wedding and have everyone wear flip-flops or go barefoot. Or... a no shoe requirement? Haha. Like Indian traditions (I actually don't know if that's true or not, I just got it from the Office episodes Dwahli). But then I'll need someone outside to guard the shoes, and make sure everyone wears their own shoes home. Haha.
Funny story: A guy at the wedding decided to randomly grab a bouquet just for giggles, and then realized it was the bouquet that the bride intended to throw (he was informed by a second grader girl) and he started to freak out and told the girl to return it to the "bucket on top of the bar."
And a friend had one drink, a Screwdriver (oj+vodka) and was totally not feeling well. LIGHT WEIGHT. I had a sip of a virgin magarita which to me just tasted like salty lemonade..
Weddings are so much fun, and so happy! And filled with love... obviously. <3
Anyways, it was a dinner cruise which was pretty cool. Definitely good food. That's what's important obviously, haha. Another aspect I liked was that the wedding was short (in comparison to her sister's at least). And I've decided when I get married, it'll be a half-hour wedding, that way no one will be bored. Short and sweet. And how exciting it must be to plan everything, so live the rest of your life with someone you love. It sounds wonderful.
My friend said she'll have her wedding and have everyone wear Chucks which is an excellent idea. My feet were killing me, not to mention my knee. I'll have like... a beach wedding and have everyone wear flip-flops or go barefoot. Or... a no shoe requirement? Haha. Like Indian traditions (I actually don't know if that's true or not, I just got it from the Office episodes Dwahli). But then I'll need someone outside to guard the shoes, and make sure everyone wears their own shoes home. Haha.
Funny story: A guy at the wedding decided to randomly grab a bouquet just for giggles, and then realized it was the bouquet that the bride intended to throw (he was informed by a second grader girl) and he started to freak out and told the girl to return it to the "bucket on top of the bar."
And a friend had one drink, a Screwdriver (oj+vodka) and was totally not feeling well. LIGHT WEIGHT. I had a sip of a virgin magarita which to me just tasted like salty lemonade..
Weddings are so much fun, and so happy! And filled with love... obviously. <3
8.30.2007
Starbucks Run..
First off, not a big fan of coffee, especially not Starbucks. So expensive for something I don't appreciate? Don't think so. My friends joke that I drink milk-flavored-coffee because of the amount of half-half/creamer that I put in. Not to mention the sugar. The last couple of times that I made coffee at the office, when I got to the end of the cup I end up with this molasses like consistency of gloo from all the sugar that I put it. It's quite disgusting, actually.
But anyways, today my boss said that we're making a coffee run and asked to help out someone and order something for myself. So we make our way there, order 5 drinks, and as we're picking up each of our drinks (they didn't ask for our names) we asked for those cup carriers. And they were all out. How are two people supposed to take back 5 coffees? And one's driving too. So we thought we pretty had it handle cuz she had 3 cup holders, so I would only have to hold two. But as I turned to put the other drink in the back seat's cupholder, the cup separated from the lid. Spilling its contents all over the car. Keep in mind this is not MY car. And I'm just some intern that was dragged along for this. I felt absolutely horrible, while she was very nice about it.
Anyways, we ordered another one and by then everyone was making their routine coffee run, which made the wait for one drink a lot longer than our previous wait for 5 drinks.
And also I learned the hard way that even though foods separately are quite d'lish, sometimes they don't mix well. I enjoyed my honey mustard preztels, and my baby carrots (that I packed for myself last night, isn't that a sign of maturity?) with my Double Chocolate Chip Frap. And now my stomach is upset with me. Ugh. On a totally different note, I've lost 7 pounds since I've been home. 8 more to go before I return to my high school weight. It's extraordinary, I can tell that I've lost weight. My chin looks sharper. :) It's a good look. A more healthy one too.
Maybe I'll lose more weight once I'm back at college. I'll be too lazy to cook, and too cheap to eat out. Good combo. Not necessarily healthy, but a good one nonetheless.
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Recently at the office I've been given more responsibility. Yesterday I was asked to call the tax collector about why we were billed twice on our property. And also calling FINRA about where to get the SL6 forms (though I had to copy the whole contract by hand, they wouldn't take copies, must be orignals, I only got the gist of it, something about borrowing and lending money). But the problem is I'm just an intern! I don't know our company's history or the property taxes we filled. Nor do I know my extension. Anyways, as I called these two people, I felt quite embarrassed because they would ask my questions about the properties or what we filed and what not, and I can only respond with, "Uh.. you know, I actually don't know. I'm just an intern here...." Or someone asking me for my number and my respond of "Uh.. I actually don't know the number here or my extension, I'm an intern here... Can I give you a call back??" Wow. Do I sound like an idiot. Well, almost done at this job. Only 6 days left.
DAVIS, DAVIS, DAVIS, DAVIS, DAVIS, DAVIS, DAVIS!
But anyways, today my boss said that we're making a coffee run and asked to help out someone and order something for myself. So we make our way there, order 5 drinks, and as we're picking up each of our drinks (they didn't ask for our names) we asked for those cup carriers. And they were all out. How are two people supposed to take back 5 coffees? And one's driving too. So we thought we pretty had it handle cuz she had 3 cup holders, so I would only have to hold two. But as I turned to put the other drink in the back seat's cupholder, the cup separated from the lid. Spilling its contents all over the car. Keep in mind this is not MY car. And I'm just some intern that was dragged along for this. I felt absolutely horrible, while she was very nice about it.
Anyways, we ordered another one and by then everyone was making their routine coffee run, which made the wait for one drink a lot longer than our previous wait for 5 drinks.
And also I learned the hard way that even though foods separately are quite d'lish, sometimes they don't mix well. I enjoyed my honey mustard preztels, and my baby carrots (that I packed for myself last night, isn't that a sign of maturity?) with my Double Chocolate Chip Frap. And now my stomach is upset with me. Ugh. On a totally different note, I've lost 7 pounds since I've been home. 8 more to go before I return to my high school weight. It's extraordinary, I can tell that I've lost weight. My chin looks sharper. :) It's a good look. A more healthy one too.
Maybe I'll lose more weight once I'm back at college. I'll be too lazy to cook, and too cheap to eat out. Good combo. Not necessarily healthy, but a good one nonetheless.
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Recently at the office I've been given more responsibility. Yesterday I was asked to call the tax collector about why we were billed twice on our property. And also calling FINRA about where to get the SL6 forms (though I had to copy the whole contract by hand, they wouldn't take copies, must be orignals, I only got the gist of it, something about borrowing and lending money). But the problem is I'm just an intern! I don't know our company's history or the property taxes we filled. Nor do I know my extension. Anyways, as I called these two people, I felt quite embarrassed because they would ask my questions about the properties or what we filed and what not, and I can only respond with, "Uh.. you know, I actually don't know. I'm just an intern here...." Or someone asking me for my number and my respond of "Uh.. I actually don't know the number here or my extension, I'm an intern here... Can I give you a call back??" Wow. Do I sound like an idiot. Well, almost done at this job. Only 6 days left.
DAVIS, DAVIS, DAVIS, DAVIS, DAVIS, DAVIS, DAVIS!
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