Done

I GIVE UP. THE END.

One Way

I don't know why but sometimes I feel like I'm on a one way street and the only one driving in it. Am I the only one that wants more? I can't shake the feeling for some reason....

Happy Birthday Melis!

Had one of the best weekends in a long time! Celebrated my favorite cousin's bday at Rockwell in Los Feliz. I liked the venue, spacious and of course a spot to dance! I love that my cousin has a place in LA and we can just cab it to all the local spots.... makes worrying about a DD a little less stressful. Anyways it was super fun hanging out with the cousins and drinking the night away :)

HAPPYYYY BIRTHDAYYYYY MELIS!!!!

10 shades darker with Bronze, meet my sister Vanessa Martinez Gonzales -__-

Ended the weekend with a nice little getaway for the night <3 Exactly what I needed. Some QT time: Dinner, relaxing, popcorn, movie and no interruptions . Me and you time :)

Vacation Please!

This has been the busiest semester of my entire life and all I want is a vacation. I don't even need a long vacation, just something to get me away from my books, classes, and responsibility. But apparently this whole concept of a vacation revolves around having one big necessity, MONEY. I don't know where to go that's affordable and in my price range. I feel like I need a weekend getaway before finals and then another longer vacation between my last final and the start of my summer internship.

Weekend Getaway Ideas:

(1) Napa Valley

(2) San Diego

(3) Vegas

(4) San Francisco

(5) Santa Barbara

(6) Catalina Island
I need a break...

Happy as the Sun

Whenever this world gets the best of me
And it all goes wrong
I count down the hours till the time we meet
And I move along
'Cause I know that when I see you I will be

Happy as the sun, lighter than a feather
Walking on the clouds when we are together
Every day with you just keeps getting better
The world's as it should be, when are you here with me
Here with me

Whenever you leave, my heart skips a beat
Unless you are here, I am incomplete
Like an undone song
Only you inspire the melody in me

Happy as the sun, lighter than a feather
Walking on the clouds when we are together


Every day with you just keeps getting better
The world's as it should be, when are you here

How could I go wrong
When you are here with me
How could I be anything but smiling

I'm happy as the sun, lighter than a feather
Walking on the clouds when we are together
Every day with you just keeps getting better
The world's as it should be, when are you here with me

The worlds as it should be
When you are here, when you are here
When you are here with me

<3

Rainy Mondays

Stay in bed, watch movies, pajamas, big blankets, cuddle, soup, big sweaters, fluffy pillows, and all kinds of laziness kind of rainy weather... and I LOVE IT :) Wish I could do all of that today!

Different

Had a family party/prayer last night for my Nanay's 40 Days. It was really good seeing everyone but it made it just a little more real that she's really gone. Family parties are a little less happy now a days without my grandma's presence. I miss her loud voice in the kitchen making sure everyone eats. But I know she wouldn't want us sad because she's gone. On a happier note, I got to see extended family which is always a good thing. Especially since all the older family members started families. There were actually babies and kids at our family party! I forgot how rowdy family parties can get with little munchkins running around!

Look at these Little CUTIES!!!

Limitless

I am on a roll with the good movie picks lately. Limitless was another crazy concept for a movie. What if there was a single pill that enabled you to use 100% of your brain and reach your highest potential? Would you take it? My answer, HECK YES! Probably not the best answer since the effects would be unknown BUT it's a crazy thought right?! It is definitely a must see.

Ready Set Gooooo

I am so ready for the weekend! This seemed like the longest week ever for some reason. Maybe it had to do with the suicide cleanse I attempted. Anyhoot the weekend is here and I am ready for some friend/family time. Dranks, Movie Night, Family Love, and maybe some King's Cup?

Couldn't Have Said it Better Myself..

Ugh I hate being a girl. Sometimes.

40 Days

Today marks the 40 days since my Nanay's passing. My mom tells me the significance of the number is that on the 40th day, the deceased can finally rest in heaven. I talked with my mom today and she told me that last night she prayed and during her prayer she asked my Nanay if she's seen my brother yet, my mom asked my Nanay to give her a sign. This morning my mom swore she heard my Nanay's voice answer her question with an "oh-o," the way my Nanay used to respond yes.I hope that Nanay's been resting in Heaven but if not, Nanay I wish you a safe journey. We love you and continue to miss you each and every day. I'm glad you're finally reunited with Ryan and I can't wait to see you again.

I Wont Lyrics- Colbie Caillat

Just Because

You know what's more amazing and thoughtful than flowers on your birthday or Valentines day?

"Just Because" flowers <3

Home away from Home

I love how every time I reunite with my old roommates it's like nothing has changed. We're all a little older, have a little more responsibility, and have grown a little wiser but our friendship hasn't changed.I'm comforted knowing that in this ever evolving world I can still count on a few to be my constants. Blessed to have met some of my best friends and my home away from home in college.

Isn't it funny how time changes so many things. The once familiar becomes just a distant memory of the past and relationships are reduced to mere acknowledges of ones presence. It's crazy how people who once held such importance in your life become people you don't even know anymore. It's surreal that we used to tell each other our secrets and now we can't even look each other in the eye. Makes me wonder sometimes if something, anything can endure the test of time. Old friends, new acquaintances, I hope that whatever this life brings us, above all things it brings blessed happiness and the strength to learn from our past.

Japan and the Pacific Islands

My prayers and thoughts go out to Japan and the victims of the recent natural disaster. Tsunami warnings have been sent out to over 50 countries do to the 8.8 earthquake in Japan. Everyone please be safe.

Look What We Can Do!

Taco Night = Success

Pshhhh whoever said I can't cook?!?!
lol ok Merv did most of it, but I sure can cut tomatoes and lettuce like a pro!

Dancin' Shoes

Happy Birthday Daryl!

Yesterday was my little (I guess he's not so little anymore) cousin Daryl's birthday. We all went to dinner at J-Korean BBQ in Cerittos. It was pretty good but it definitely did not beat out my favorite spot, Cham Sot Gul, in Garden Grove. The price was pretty good though $9.99, YES PLEASE! All the cousins came together to celebrate Daryl's birthday. Makes me happy that we all get together on birthdays, I think Nanay would have been really happy to see us all trying to stay close as we get older.

It was also Mardi Gras, aka FAT TUESDAY yesterday! I think we definitely got our fat on with the immense amount of Kbeebs we consumed last night :)

Karma

I'm a big believer that the way you live your life will determine what kind of life you have. I have never been one to take revenge or to make sure I have the last word because in all honesty, it's never been worth a single breathe. Hypocrisy and judgment are the leading paths to karma. So in the end, believe what you say, say what you mean, and act on what you truly believe in. Don't preach what you don't live by and don't judge what you don't know.

The Adjustment Bureau

What a crazy concept for a movie! To actually think our lives have a destined path? I don't want to give away too much about the movie because it is a definite must see! Matt Damon and Emily Blunt make a cute couple :)

Ps This movie makes me want to buy a hat

Role Models

Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye

I went to the PABA/JABA installation dinner last night and I did not expect to hear one of the most influential speeches I have ever heard. The installation's featured guest was Chief Justice of CA Supreme Court Tani Cantil-Sakauye. She is the most recent appointed Chief Justice in CA. She is also the first woman, Asian American Chief Justice to ever sit on the bench. Chief Justice Tani is also a Filipino American. Her parents were middle class farmers in the Philippines and she fought hard to rise out of poverty. Hearing her speak of her hardships and her journey to the top made me sit there in absolute awe. Her passion for justice and the law made me see what hard work can accomplish. Her name will go down in history and everyday she's working to make the world just a little better. Something she said in her speech really hit me. She said she was merely a place holder on the bench, and that one day the torch will be handed down to someone else and they too will be a placeholder until the next generation of leaders. I hope one day I can become a great leader and I hope that my passion for the law drives me farther than I can ever imagine. Thank you, Chief Justice Tani, for being such an inspiration in the eyes of young aspiring lawyers who too want to follow in your footsteps.

Happy Hour? Yes Please!

Already took advantage of Bar-Celona's Happy hour last night! Aiming for Sunday and Monday of next week as well! Let's Do This!

It Pays Off

It's a great feeling knowing that people appreciate the work you do. I am no different than your average Jane but I have to admit I don't just sit on my ass all day. I applied for the Philippine American Bar Association's (PABA) foundation scholarship and won one of the two scholarships they give out yearly. I guess hard work does pay off and being recognized by the foundation gives me further motivation to volunteer my time and energy to the legal community. Thank you PABA for your generosity to law students!

March Madness!!

So it looks like this March is going to be one hectic month but I am super excited for Most of the festivities to come!

- PASADENA'S EXTENDED HAPPY HOUR!!!
- MPRE test: NERVOUS! I just want to pass it so I don't have to pay another 60 bucks to take it.
- VEGAS: so depending on when my cousin's bday celebration is, I might be going to vegas next weekend for a 1 nighter! eeeeeeK! I actually just want to get dressed up and dance.
- DARYL and MELIS bdays! hopefully they celebrate together because this March is looking crazy already!
- WICKED: wicked is going to back in CA for only a month!!! totally going in March

Eeeek and my calendar isn't even full yet! more to come!