Monday, June 30, 2008

BAM!

"Your drive for freedom, independence, and absolute authority over your own life is quite strong. You need to follow your own rhythm. You are likely to actually act on some of the more unusual or "crazy" impulses you feel from time to time. This is a time when you crave excitement."

Oh Boy, the craziness is acting up again. (:

Friday, June 27, 2008

1,2,3..MAKE A WISH!

xtanginaxr0nna: nigga, you got stop spending money on food


The time is slowly ticking away. It's now 3:36AM.
I'm dehydrated, definitely not lethargic, and in a quixotic state of mind.



ETE! So far..
Unlimited edibles and impossibility of a sleep-deprived Park.
Continuous "BRAKE!"s, "STOP!"s, frustrated parent, ecstatic laughs of a thrilled driver.
Lack of exercise, academic stress, and $$$.
Necessity of SAT vocabulary, leisure reading, creativity realms, and better eating habits.
More spoonfuls of frozen delicacy, aka Yogurtland/Tartini. Extra toppings, puhlease! (:

Current: In need of major makeover makeover makeover.
As I'm speaking, I'm referring to my strands.
Extensions VS. Bangs VS. Dye.

Or we can always stick to Plan B: All of the Above.
I'm the master of planning; it's the 'taking into action' part that always gets me.


And the place of my chamber -
A trip to IKEA, new comforters, a couch. Maybe splash of new colors?



lalala...

As next week begins (whoa, july already?!), my official summer agenda will come into shape: work, math, art, chill, SATs, church. Yeapp. Excitement?

And oh yeah, the weekend vacations!
As Estelle would scream, "Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA!"
I want Socal. Baby, bring the City to me!



As of last words, to whoever is responsible for the saying "Iron Man is better than Transformers!" - Hells no to the no! No thank you to crappy endings. Gimme Wall-E and Angelina Jolie!

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And here is to..
the lovely collection of selected edibles of the week.

Yes, I've developed a strange habit of photographing various food items.





:D

Saturday, June 21, 2008

lovely facts keep me alive

knowing the fact that I don't have to wake in early hours,
knowing the fact that I can indulge frozen yogurt all day long,
knowing the fact that I can sit to watch the world go by without a single worry in mind, the few things that make summer GREAT.. (:

As pleasant as summer may be, it's obvious I haven't gotten the gist of it yet. Getting there, not quite there though. I can't wake up from the feeling that after this long weekend, I'll get up and shower to go to school. I need to get out to participate in some serious summer outing. Beach much?!

Saturday, June 14, 2008

bittersweet goodbyes

Bittersweet, that unusual feeling in the heart after so many goodbyes happen.

That's basically me right now - 11:21 PM of first Saturday of summer '08. After the last few days that consisted goodbyes, hugs, more goodbyes, and gulped down tears.

I must say, I despise this feeling. The sad sensation where all kinds of emotions come rushing at you. I don't know whether to laugh it out or cry cry. I don't know whether or not I will see you again in this lifetime. Maybe we'll run into each other at a random place at a random time. But, very unlikely. I don't know. Saying goodbyes, it's always been so hard. Honestly, I think that's one thing no one is good at. Well, for me, especially this year - tough beyond imaginable measures. So many times spend with certain people and the memories molded as each minute ticked away - the inside jokes, life stories, everything. Coming home, overwhelmed by so many goodbyes I repeated, my vision blurred as tears came gushing out. I want to kneel down and cry my eyes out.

Saying goodbye, it's the hardest thing in life that I'll never be able to handle well.






Wednesday, June 11, 2008

mission accomplished

12:18AM -6/12

After series of sleep-deprived nights from final exam preparations, I wish to do nothing but wait for the conclusion of my sophomore year. Without any significant tasks to achieve from being adjusted to the cycle of burying my head into historical information and algebraic graphs, I gladly amuse my bored self with online movies and last minute researching of summer activities.

I wait, wait, and wait some more. But it's obvious the fact hasn't sunk in yet.
It feels too strange that after tomorrow, I will be called a Junior. It still feels like million hours away from now.

With the surge of excitement, at the same time a sense of hesitation, I anticipate the upcoming day of June 12 that will wrap up my second year of high school career. I imagine tomorrow as a day of Goodbyes, to many of whom I will never see again. But tomorrow will also be a day of a new doorway. The day to store up the cherished memories in the corners of our hearts, promise the day when we'll meet once again, and move on. I'm sucker when it comes to saying goodbyes; I tend to let emotions take over me, hopefully nothing would like would happen tomorrow. I'd hate to show tears.

One negative side of start of summer is having to say goodbyes.

And it's one of my least favorite things to do.


Besides that, tomorrow is going to be the most amazing Thursday of this year - last day school, possible shopping trips, TINO GRAD, dancedance! My Casio shutter will be clicking 24/7.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

countdown

Summer ‘08, D-4.

I desire to expand my literacy abilities, dive myself into some city shopping, participate extraordinary activities, entertain myself with piercings and other new looks, earn $$$, master the art of driving, stay hydrated and fit, gear myself for fashion by educating in design and construction, expand creativity boundaries, and most anticipated, run around in pretty summery outfits as I enjoy the Summer Warmth.

And of course, the dreaded SAT classes – the very moment when the horrors of Junior year becomes an undeniable reality.

Besides that, I envision delicious 3 months of leisure, rest, and bonding. So much to accomplish this summer, and I see that I’m running out of time already.

Oh Summer ’08 <3 Come and grasp my soul already! Hm, Despite all the negativity though, I have to admit I’m hyped for Junior year. Diana Park - Junior, Fashion Club Secretary, Yearbook Staff, future Parsons attendee. For the last part, one ultimate goal since the age of nine - I’ve been working on it. And it'll be my last year with '09. Make the best outta it. I'm soooo ready to get some fun out of the stereotypical Highschool helldom year!



Back to reality - I have three final exams and two presentations to perform next week. Rather than diving into some serious studying session Finals, I prefer to revive with shopping trips and good ol’ cup of Yogurtland. But unfortunately, Dreamlands aren't meant to be lived in forever.

Saturday, June 7, 2008

lesson learned

One sunny Saturday afternoon,
One pair of sore legs,
= Two inspirational fashion show clips.



Exhausted from dancing the night away, I woke up way past Brunchtime this morning. I treated myself with an unreasonably large meal - and received a message that notified no practice to attend today. Oh joy!

Now, accompanied by a beloved cup of water, I sit to jot down the reflective words of the past, present, and future days to come.

Speaking of YBK dance, it was amazing from beginning to end. One of the best dances I’ve been to – the laughter, tears, pictures, and memories. And of course, the highlight of the night was getting sexual with my lovely ladies (; Now that it’s over, I’m only saddened in knowing that when I come back as a Junior next year, the Senior Lawn will be ‘08 less. I will miss all of you dearly..




In reminisce of the past months I call the second year of high school – phew, what a rocky, but exciting rollercoaster ride! Compared to easygoing and rather dull flow of my previous year, being a sophomore was a quite an adventurous experience. Vigorous sleepless nights I sacrificed to complete academic tasks, new vocabulary, and more inside jokes. But mostly, amazing people I connected with and precious memories I shared with them - definitely priceless.


And above all, the lessons learned.

I learned to better handle my emotions and I learned that I am the happiest when I am among people. Because in the presence of them, I'm continually motivated and inspired – whether it's style, viewpoint of the world and life, or genuine act of kindness and care from the heart.
And I learned that failures exist in life and that I may fall hard, extra hard, but that I have to wipe off that dirt and stand back up – cus it’s only when I get back up and move on that I can truly be stronger then I was before.


Sure, there were the hard moments of change and frustration. But looking back, every second of agony and tears shaped and built me, bringing me to the place I stand as of now.


And definitely, sophomore year constitutes the best taste of Highschool I’ve gotten so far.
(:

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

let's make love under cherry trees

June? JUNE ALREADY?!
The last month of school has arrived at last. In a matter of days, I can finally BREATHE into academic stress-free air.

Wellwellwell, MAY = one hectic jumble. Or perhaps better worded as one of the busiest 31-day period of my life.

When I was not at school or home attempting to give a boost in academic status and such, I was entertained in weekend outings. Either accompanied by nature - in the beach bonfire and cherry picking quarters. Or chatting up with new faces at Bell grad gathering, birthdays, other parties, and CENT performances.

In addition to the fact that "Good Life" is playing as my life soundtrack,
everything seems lovely today. The B+ on my research paper, Sr. prom pics, the newly purchased seahorse chains, the anticipated YBK dance, and 7-day countdown for summer vacation - the few things that keep my smiles from disappearing.

Now, I seriously wish I can the fast-forward the clocks so I can dream of running out CHS gates to greet summer instead of sulking about math finals that will occur in sixth period tomorrow.


P.S. Jr p-p-prom = FAIRMONT $50. Alrighty, 11-month countdown shall begin...NOW. (: