It's been a while since I last posted! I can't say that I have any excuses for this. Call it a winter slump I guess. I'm also been very busy with my internship at a middle school, classes, and work. Lots to do all day long! Right now I'm fighting a cold and it hasn't been fun since this week has been my vacation off from interning. What can I do. I'm well rested so thats good news. Other then that, I'm looking forward to spring time and the sunshine and warm weather. I hate winter!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Lucy Lessons
In my quest for useful knowledge, I stumbled upon a book my father had bought my mother a number of Christmas' ago, Love Lucy by Lucille Ball. My mom and I love all those "I love Lucy" episodes and this was a perfect gift collecting dust over the years. So I decided to look through it since I never had. I read half of it that very evening and these are some of her quotes that I enjoy:
"People with happy childhoods never overdo; they don't strive or exert themselves. They're moderate, pleasant, well-liked, and good citizens. Society needs them. But the tremendous drive and dedication necessary to succeed in any field--not only show business--often seems to be rooted in a disturbed childhood. I wasn't unloved or an unwanted child, but I was moved around a lot, and then death and cruel circumstances brought many painful separations."
I feel that this statement was created after a lot of thought and experience on the part of Lucy. We can go back and forth whether it is true or not. Although I have had a great and excellent childhood, I am still very ambitious. I guess the point where indifference meets ambition can be looked at deeper. Nevertheless, I understand the latter part of her statement and think that individuals in those circumstances can do one of two things: they can either let that overcome them or learn from it and keep moving. That's how I do it sometimes. Just move move move until something else comes along.
Here's another:
"I cured myself of my shyness when it finally occurred to me that people didn't think about me nearly as much as I gave them credit for. The truth was, nobody really gave a damn. Like most teenagers, I was much too self-centered. When I stopped being prisoner to what I worried was others' opinions of me, I became more confident and free. But I still needed to eat."
Ha! That last line got to me. I mean, why she put that in that paragraph, well its fun to think of the reasons. But even that line can refer to me.
"People with happy childhoods never overdo; they don't strive or exert themselves. They're moderate, pleasant, well-liked, and good citizens. Society needs them. But the tremendous drive and dedication necessary to succeed in any field--not only show business--often seems to be rooted in a disturbed childhood. I wasn't unloved or an unwanted child, but I was moved around a lot, and then death and cruel circumstances brought many painful separations."
I feel that this statement was created after a lot of thought and experience on the part of Lucy. We can go back and forth whether it is true or not. Although I have had a great and excellent childhood, I am still very ambitious. I guess the point where indifference meets ambition can be looked at deeper. Nevertheless, I understand the latter part of her statement and think that individuals in those circumstances can do one of two things: they can either let that overcome them or learn from it and keep moving. That's how I do it sometimes. Just move move move until something else comes along.
Here's another:
"I cured myself of my shyness when it finally occurred to me that people didn't think about me nearly as much as I gave them credit for. The truth was, nobody really gave a damn. Like most teenagers, I was much too self-centered. When I stopped being prisoner to what I worried was others' opinions of me, I became more confident and free. But I still needed to eat."
Ha! That last line got to me. I mean, why she put that in that paragraph, well its fun to think of the reasons. But even that line can refer to me.
Friday, October 31, 2008
My wish list
Although I'm saving up money for my upcoming trip to Rome this Dec, here are some things I've been dreaming about lately which are totally materialistic and ideal. Now in no particular order, I present to you my wish list:
A hot set of pumps that can perfectly compliment my cute feet:
A fiction romance novel that can keep my mind occupied for hours:
A positively lovely accessory:
All in an incredible french city overlooking the Mediterranean:
While pursuing my career:
And that special someone to spend it all with:
A hot set of pumps that can perfectly compliment my cute feet:
A fiction romance novel that can keep my mind occupied for hours:
A positively lovely accessory:All in an incredible french city overlooking the Mediterranean:
While pursuing my career:
And that special someone to spend it all with:
Monday, October 20, 2008
Time will tell
Well this is the first time I'm writing in this new journal so let me give it a try! I've been really busy lately with school, my internship, and my new job. So far, I've been balancing it out the best that I could. I'm currently looking for a new internship for next semester but no such luck. The school that I work in told me that it's not in their policy to allow me in on counselor/student sessions today. After saying "nice to meet you my name is _____," she went on to say that working there would be "impossible." What can I say? I was disappointed. After being really upset for about an hour, I realized that if it wasn't meant to be, I guess I will just have to do my internship somewhere else. I have until Jan to find a school or I can stay at the Catholic h.s. that I am in now. Only thing is, I will probably not be hired since all their staff in the guidance depart are new. *Sigh* Time will tell...
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
No more AOL journals? Figures
Why didn't AOL explain why they are shutting down our journals? Now I gotta figure out how to save everything...so annoying...anywhooo....
So I'm starting my new job in a public school tomorrow. I'll be working 4 days a week among my two days of internship and two days of classes. Not sure how I'm going to balance everything out yet but I will make it work somehow. Money is tight here and mom and I are saving every penny. Will try to update again soon to post how work is going for me!!!
So I'm starting my new job in a public school tomorrow. I'll be working 4 days a week among my two days of internship and two days of classes. Not sure how I'm going to balance everything out yet but I will make it work somehow. Money is tight here and mom and I are saving every penny. Will try to update again soon to post how work is going for me!!!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Sept 11
Another Year. Another Reminder. Another example of evil that exists in the world.
It's also near the second anniversary of my dad's death and the second year he has missed 9/11.
Some memories of that fateful day and the days that followed: my father buying the NY Post every day and saving the articles; hating that he would have no work on 9/12 (he wasn't afraid to go right back to work); having 9/12 off from school and visiting the nursing home to get some papers signed after volunteering there; watching the news; reading the names of all the "missing" persons; talking about our feelings among friends.
One need not be a chamber to be haunted;
One need not be a house;
The brain has corridors surpassing
Material place.
~Emily Dickinson, "Time and Eternity"
It's also near the second anniversary of my dad's death and the second year he has missed 9/11.
Some memories of that fateful day and the days that followed: my father buying the NY Post every day and saving the articles; hating that he would have no work on 9/12 (he wasn't afraid to go right back to work); having 9/12 off from school and visiting the nursing home to get some papers signed after volunteering there; watching the news; reading the names of all the "missing" persons; talking about our feelings among friends.
One need not be a chamber to be haunted;
One need not be a house;
The brain has corridors surpassing
Material place.
~Emily Dickinson, "Time and Eternity"
Friday, September 5, 2008
My new favorite candy bar!
Not too long ago, some friends brought me some Canadian candy. When I tried one Nestle Coffee Crisp, I became hooked! This candy is sort of like a Kit Kat bar but its richer, thicker, and tastier. I wish they had these in our stores but unfortunately I hadn't seen one yet. So here it is, my new favorite candy bar! Yummy!!!
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