Hell yeah!

Not the best, but pretty cool. 
Can't take credit for the idea though!
http://www.facebook.com/alexandre.oudin

‘untitled_house’ (2006) by Jim Kazanjian

To see more of his amazing artwork

ohmygoodness I’d die of awesomeness.

Dear Piano,

Ironically, you were part of the reason why I didn’t have a good morning today. But your sleek keys soothes the sadness that lingers as I lie in bed. No talent? Not anything? That’s ok, I’ll just listen to the talent of others. Thank you.

Love,

Tracey Nguyen

"What factors affect the decision-making of our world leaders? And how can we transform the closed fists of international conflict into the open arms of peace and cooperation?"

— David G. Meyers, Psychology, Ninth Edition

At dinner my family was talking about changing videos to dvd’s at costco which reminded me of how I use to watch the videos of my parents’ wedding many times as a child. I then found out that I wanted to be my dad’s wife? What the heck? haha, oh little Tracey.
I then went on to find out that when I watched Father of the Bride I cried (a movie that I don’t remember anything at all). Why? Because it was so sad that the bride left without saying goodbye to her father. Apparently I shocked my mom cause I did not cry easily but I did for this. Totally do not remember this but I love it!

A banana dangles between my legs

So I have to say I had a very good Thanksgiving break despite the fact that I only get two days off. I spent Wednesday with my little cousins Amy and Michelle. I took them shopping and successfully bought jeans and earrings! I want to go back to my earring days that I had in eighth grade. I would have so much variety in the style of earrings I wore. I guess it was partially because I wore uniform and earrings would add something unique to the outfit. I always have the issue of how my parents don’t like me wearing large earrings cause to them it seems as if one would appear as they party a lot. I just like pretty earrings that a big and dangle-y. Minerva came by later that day. She waxed my legs and we talked a lot about Glee and little details, like how Mark messes up his dance moves in “Stop! In the Name of Love” / “Free Your Mind.” Wow, that seems like forever ago. On Thanksgiving Barbie and Jenay created “Minute to Win It” games for the family to play. The first one you had to shake ping pong balls out of a tissue box that was connected to a belt without using your hands. It was the funniest thing ever, and you know I shook it! For the second game you have a minute to move an oreo from your forehead to your mouth, once again, without using your hands. I made the family record of two! Later we had Co Thanh play and the entire time she would just groan! I died a little. The third task required teams of three to pass an apple from under our neck to the next person, and ultimately to a box at the end of the line. Let me just say I’m really glad this game was just family cause you feel a lot of boobage, haha.I wish I had photos of these games because they’re soo great but I was just living in the moment. Plus Mina was talking photos but then she ran out of memory. I also forgot that she never uploads or send photos to anyone!!! What’s the point of having a camera then? The final task had a banana tied around our waist and we had to direct an orange to cross a line. Gosh did I fail but I did get good photos from it!

For Black Friday my mom and I shopped and got some really good deals. I think out of everything we got, I’m most excited about my new underwear! There’s something about cute underwear that I like. Even though I don’t show anyone what I look like in my undies, good underwear just make me feel good. It makes me feel a little more confident when wearing them. Like I’m cute in every layer. haha, jk. That evening was sloppy seconds! I had a great time with amazing people. Swan Princess <3 I dressed up as premarital sex coming “too soon”, with my lacy shirt, broken promise ring, hooker earrings (according to my mother), and unlocked chastity belt.

“Tracey, if you can pull off premarital sex, you’ll be my hero.” -Stephanie Espinoza 

My friends and I have an odd sense of humor.

Somebody please buy these for me: I'll be in a whole other galaxy

For my Build-A-Bear, Caramel. I think I might like the jedi one better……just cause Caramel would look cuter in it.

Is it weird that this made my day?

Just a validation: My facebook message to someone I don't even know

If someone asked me who Kristen Ace Nevarez, Chris Pocock, or Matt Powers was I wouldn't have known three months ago, I'd have no clue; but after becoming a fan of the Daily Aztec I could immediately tell you. Yes, I even read the little snippet at the end of columns mentioning something about its author and I'd like for you to know that I searched you just to say that I like your column. If it was posted on facebook I would even *like* it. But I just did like two seconds ago after thinking that The Daily Aztec probably has a page anyways.

I've always enjoyed the little articles that Yahoo! highlights on its homepage, but reading legitimate newspapers never appealed to me, and the monthly ones that my high school gave out made me cringe at how it lacks depth. I love reading things that make me feel intelligent but I don't want to feel stupid. I've also always appreciated good writing so The Daily Aztec was something I look forward to and it started with the back page.

I'd browse around and read but the humor found in the back page usually makes my day. Kinda like the type A reader Matt Powers described in "Backpage fame and glory." To be honest, I kinda get pissed off when I read the entire paper and find that there's no column on the back page. Some of my favorite pieces include one on dressing up for Halloween (where the author in the end decided to be Lady Gaga) and your "Tales of a book-bound love." I died while reading that in East Commons; I'm a sucker for stories like that and I know you can request books from the public library. I'd be that "Nguyen." haha I really enjoy the back page enough to where I started to cut the articles of The Back Page out to keep for my own enjoyment. I even thought about scanning them and posting them on a tumblr until I realzied you guys probably had a website. Eventually reading The Back Page lead me to (usually) reading the entire Daily Aztec of the day. I love how humor can me found in other parts such as sports as in the article about roadtripping (is that a word) to Long Beach for the basketball game (I'm also a sucker for The Office references).

Sorry for the incredibly long message. It just came out and I don't even know you. haha. And yet, sometimes I feel like I do know you, that you come out through in your articles. I'd like to point out that The Daily Aztec reminds me of The Daily Prophet (from Harry Potter, if you're unfamiliar with the series). Come to think of it you guys should totally have a Daily Prophet Harry Potter thing. That would be perfect for this weekend but I guess that would a bit tight on time. haha, sorry, that's the inner geek and spirit day lover in me coming out.

I hope you have a lovely week Kristen and I'd like for you to know that you have at least one dedicated reader. Let everyone at The Daily Aztec know my warm greetings!

Sincerely,
Tracey Nguyen