“ You know those guys with the big trucks, if they see you’re a girl or a old guy they’ll forget, but if they see another young guy they fuck you up"

My dad actually said this to me while teaching about driving. Oh, he's so funny.

Change of Plans

Last night my mom and I spoke about the past and the future. She even told me the story of the day I was born. I was born on Holy Saturday and yet she went to work on Good Friday! Isn't that crazy? She also recalled how she was saying no to everything like trying to force me out. She didn't understand why they had to do it right away. She even surprised them cause my parents didn't have sex until after marriage and she remembered the date and everything and made the medical people redo the calender and they changed my due date to exactly my birthday! I previously was supposed to be born two weeks earlier. Oh, and my mom went all natural no drugs or even an iv! That's how I want my future pregnancies to be.
Our discussion also included my future. Everyone knows I want to be a pediatrician or something similar but we decided it would probably be better if i became a nurse practitioner. To be specific I want to be a Pediatric Nurse Cardiology Practitioner. I would have less responsibility and more time to raise a family! I want to be a mom at like 26 or 27, not 31 like my mom. If I still want to be a pediatrician I can still take classes at night hopefully. I just don't want to take the MCAT.

YES! I'M GOING ON THE SATURDAY THE 25TH!

Nonstop

If you may recalled, in my previous post I stated that I had forgotten what I did on Saturday. Oh dear! Saturday I went to my cousin's birthday party at the beach. To be honest I was pretty bored until I saw Jihong! We walked on the beach and discovered a restaurant and hotel. I've never gone to the left before, only to the right past the pier into another beach. Apparently there was an AP World thing and a b-boy battle so I saw a lot of people. Later Jihong and Daniel and I walked while waiting for Tiffany. Then, yes, we went in the water on that cold chilly day. It was so exhilarating!
Yesterday was a nonstopping day. First I went to the VA hospital to volunteer in the first time in a year. I went with Jennifer and Viet! I'm bummed that I get to work in HR. I mean filling is fine and I love Gina and Erika, they two wonderful ladies Jennifer and I usually help, but I would love to work closer with patients. I was going to ask to change it today but I was such a pussy. And I'm scared of hurting Gina and Erika's feelings although it probably doesn't even matter that much. Why do I think this way? Maybe in June. There's an orientation in the beginning of July if anyone is interested! I think they're so generous giving $6 for lunch for the volunteers. Gosh, and the food is good. I had a tuna melt yesterday. =] Jennifer and I went to the main room for Human Resources but didn't see Jerry! We were bummed cause Jerry is such a cool guy. There was another guy taking his place but we found out Jerry worked in another section.
After volunteering, I also started the first day of tutoring my cousins and my younger brother. I don't know really what to say about it. I guess it went pretty well today but we're just reviewing so far. I hope they got the most out of our sessions! I'm glad one of my cousins and my brother are in the same grade cause I can get some competition with each other and make it more enjoyable for them.
But the best part of yesterday was going hiking after Cheyenne and I had our daily run. Unfortunately Chey couldn't go. Maybe next time? I hate saying that although I constantly do. Mrs. Vidakovich, Desiree, Crystal, Victoria, Sarah and I had such a great time. We hiked at Torrey Pines and half the time we were taking photos! We exchanged "looks," ate chips and fruit by the foot, jumped, took pictures of random couples, oh, and scared the sh*t out of Desiree! Afterwards we went to Applebee's, my first time ever. It was pretty good and our waiter was nice. Sarah and I shared seductive glances as we did on Monday. I ended the day exhausted, but in a good way.

Constant Joys

For perhaps the first time ever my summer activities have been never-ending and yet I feel as if these moments will be gone before I know it even though it is still June. There's still so much on my summer to-go list! Seaworld, the Fair, thrift shopping, concert going, getting together with friends from all different spheres. Because of all my upcoming plans (and lack of) I've decided to cease searching for a job, rather, I will be volunteering at the VA and tutoring my cousins and younger brother. I feel as if my summer is already filled up!

Thursday the 18th the four corners finally got to meet up! They came over to mi casa and we watched (including Mina and my mom) He's Just Not That Into You, the perfect chick flick! It was so fun and the movie made it even better. I know it's bad but I love side comments during films. Others' inputs makes things ten times more enjoyable.

Friday's plans included Minerva, Lance and I to have lunch with Jenay. Unfortunately those plans could not be carried out. I was so bummed.I seem to have forgotten what happened on Saturday. I probably slept all day like I did on Sunday. For Father's Day my family stayed at home and watched Defiance and The Internationalist and ate Carl's Jr. and went out to eat Vietnamese food for dinner. Oh, and I slept from 5 pm to 8 pm. I felt very strange when I woke up.

And there was yesterday. Oh yesterday! I had a blast yesterday! First of all I had an ASB meeting at school. It was just fun in general even though I don't know everyone yet. Afterwards Julie, Kelli, Nga, Cathy, Sara, and I went to Ihop. Sara and I stayed for about a half an hour but the time we spent there was pleasant. This upcoming year will be spectacular and some of you know the reason behind my diction. Later that day my cousins, Travor, and my mom went to buy books. I'm so scared of tutoring them, yet so excited. I hope I can add some of my limited knowledge to their young minds. I have a feeling that this summer will be unpredictable at times. The best part of yesterday was the Core Team dinner party at Tom Hamm's Lighthouse downtown. Gosh it was so beautiful cause we were sitting right by the bay. We took lots of photos, played ninja, and tried to eat $25 worth of food. I'm sad to see the seniors leaving. Core team has been such a tremendous part of my life this past year.

Destroyed by Design

So cute! I love it it when blogs do giveaways! Keiko Lynn is giving away this adorable necklace from Destroyed by Design. I'd love it!

Loner at the Park

My loser best friend. I love her but she made me feel bad.

Summer Lovin'

Earlier today the Nguyen residence was filled with many people. Last night I came home and found out two of my brother's friends were sleeping over meaning we had company in the morning. My cousins came over and we, like always, began to rock out on rockband! My brother just bought a mic stand. It is so much fun playing a (fake) instrument while singing. Then, another two cousins came over and then Belle and Snow White biked on over! We are totally going to start biking (I hope)! The rest of the day was spent playing football at Madix, ninja, and card games. I hope the rest of my summer is full of events.

Burnt out

Finally! Junior year is OVER! The most important year of my high school career is now finished. I am so reli:ved. Although today was Monday and therefore a late start day, rather then being at school at 8:15 I arived at 10 am. The reason? I was doing my English project. I worked from 2:30-4:30 and 5:15-10:00 am. The price of procrastination.7 pages all about Baz Luhrmann and three of his movies: Romeo + Juiet, Moulin Rouge, and Australia. Pearson has definately changed the way I view films. Boy am I going to miss that class. Mainly I'm going to miss having my conversations with Stephanie, my amigogagaaa! Since I meationed Australia, I must say, Hugh Jackman is the sexiest old guy out there.
Not only did my English project burn me out due to my lack of sleep, my physical shape is fairly tired as well. After school today I went over to Snow White's cottage! Snow White, Belle, and I made a video with all the photos we took in white v-necks. Hmmm...I still want to know who is the mysterious Charlie. Later on we took an awesome bike ride around Mira Mesa from Camino Ruiz Park to Jamba Juice and back to the cottage. Alberstons potato wedges are delicious. Then we walked Peaches who threw up twice! I've never seen a dog barf before! It was so sad. Currently Ice Princess is being aired on Disney and I have yet to watch it!
I hope you enjoy Hugh.

I love it when guys can pull things off

Desperately Seeking Senior Year

Song of the moment: Four Years by Jon McLaughlin.

This morning, well....yesturday morning since it's after midnight, I took my SAT Subject Tests in bio-e and u.s. history. I didn't do so great and I highly regret not taking them in May. I am so over school right now. I actually feel like a senior although the Class of 2009 has not yet passed their tassels over to the left. I am excited for what lies ahead for me on my last year of the supposedly best time of my life. ASB, Core Team, potentically geting a license, prom, seniority, and best of all, more freedom! At least I hope so. That's how it was in eight grade for me. That was such a great year for me cause my parents became more open. I'm wishing that this cycle will continue for my senior year. But with all the excitment doesn't senior year have its drawbacks: leaving behind the known, having more responsiblities, and the stress with preparing for the first year of college. I feel like in every stage of life is setting you up for the next step in life and you never get to have a time for yourself. When you're a child you have to learn how to act to society's standards. Then you have to prepare for college which lead to a career, thus leading to taking charge of one's life until you can have your children take care of you. Life is so strange.

After my subject tests Nga came over to work on our giraffe powerpoint and Katie came later on after her Reasoning Test. I can't believe how much fun it was. I don't even remember why everything was so funny but after they left I couldn't help be feel happy. In a year I'm really gonna miss all this.

Now, to explain my Madonna photo. Last weekend while procrastinating on homework I watched Desperately Seeking Susan since it was aired on one of the channels. It's such a fun movie and Madonna is such a diva, I love it. And the style! How much fun is the 80s? Loved the outfits.
I guess it's time for me to go to bed...good evening!

Because I was asked to make a list

the ocean
my bed
sleeping
food vintage dresses
the breeze and fresh air
core team and Good Shepherd
friends and family
the Phantom of the Opera
musicals!
reading
cocunut/walnut shrimp (without the walnuts)
iced water
sour candy
learning (nerdy huh?)
lace
the Holy Trinity
gossip girl
singing in weird voices
Disney
Disney land

brown paper packages tied up with string,
these are a few of my favorite things.

I almost got run over--twice

Pretty sad huh? All within 30 seconds at the parking lot at In-N-Out.

I made ASB!!! I'm so excited to be Commissioner of Clubs and Fundraising. I've always wanted to be in ASB but felt like I didn't know enough people to do it. Silly me. I'm just glad that I am able to do it senior year. I just can't wait!

Speaking of senior year, I was looking at dresses for prom. I know it's a long way but I like to these sort of things. I went a couple years ago with my cousin and it's just so hard! There are tons of stores out there just for dresses filled with horrific pieces of cloth that they overprice and call dresses! I was thinking about it and I would LOVE to wear a vintage 1940s or 1950s dress! (Like the second dress) Then, I would have victory rolls to go with it! I'd even love to wear an 80s dress like one from the first photo. Wouldn't that be darling? And yes, even with the shoulder pads. I used to despise shoulder pads in my youth, but currently I actually like them at times.