It's Been a While

Wow...it's been a while. :P

Some updates:

-junior year snuck up behind me and bit me in the butt = a whole load of hw I do not want to deal with
-HGT ^^ (not really an update but whatever)
-swimming is crazy. It's good...but crazy.
-I've been on sugar highs lately. Now, before you blame the Halloween candy, I can assure you that it was not. I didn't go trick-or-treating.
-I love Google Reader. It's the one way for me to keep up with what's going on today.
-I'm hungry...but that's not new.
-I finally finished the OPP. I still need to memorize it.
-The debate about drama or creative writing has begun! So...which one do I take? XD

That's really all for now...I'm tired and it's almost 12.

Oh...the pain! -cue melodramatic music-

Okay...so I just swam more than 3 miles continuous for about 1 hour and 30 minutes...and my arms are in semi-pain. But it was pretty awesome overall. I could kick...that's a bonus! ^^



The reason I haven't been updating lately is due to the homework load the teachers decided to dump on me and all of the extracurricular activities I picked up.

Not much has really been going on in my life...it's just the plain old life of Dee. Fun fun fun.

OH DANG!!

Yeah...it's been a while since my last post. Well...some exciting news:

I actually made it to mod! XD
Swim team is killing me!
The physics test wasn't horrible!
My physics teacher actually tricked me into reading this huge physics scientific journal!

Okay...two of the above are definitely not exciting nor positive in any way (well, it does depend on your perception and all but I'd rather not get into that right now).

So while I've been carelessly looking at the blogs that I set up a long time ago. Yes...I have been neglecting all of them. Thanks to a few friends, I've managed to revive...2 of them. But out of 3, it's pretty good. Er...yeah, I need to go to sleep now.

PS: Junior year sucks! >.<

Advertising Time! XD

It's not actually advertisement but more like a....promotion! Yeah...I'm going to be promoting some of my favorite sites.

1) Hunger Games Trilogy: www.hungergamestrilogy.com
- It's my home away from home.
- Actually read the book(s) before you join though.
2) Vampire Academy Fan Forum: http://vampacademyseries.proboards.com
- That's my lame excuse for promoting the forum I actually created. There's literally no one there so if you read the series and liked it...please join.
3) Yahoo!: www.yahoo.com
- Ok, that's another dud. But I really do like Yahoo....keeps me up-to-date.
4) Fanfiction.net: www.fanfiction.net
- Well...if you like to write fanfiction, go there!
5) filler space! :P
6) Google: www.google.com
- Seriously? Who doesn't like google?
7) Internet Movie Database: www.imdb.com
- The site I always go to whenever I want to look up random movies (and their quotes/trivia/goofs) or random actors.

That's all for now...I think.

Uh-oh

Oops! I forgot to post...>.>. I'm so sorry but I've been really busy lately so I haven't had the time to actually post. Plus, we now have this time slot thing for my computer...which means really limited time to get on the blog. I apologize in advance if nothing happens here but at least you all know why!...right?

The Flight

Airplane rides are tedious...if you have to sit 10+ hours. When I was younger, I always had a stomachache. Now, it's the turbulence and the long hours sitting in a narrow chair surrounded by people. The positives and negatives:

+ The food: Who knew? Airplane food can actually improve...well, EVA's does.
+ The entertainment system: It's a personal system which is very, very awesome. Their movies are updated every month and they update their music pretty frequently so you can expect some of their top hits in the system.
+ The quality reading time: When you have nothing to do but sit, just pick up a book! Or two...maybe three...I read 5. Yep, that's right, 5. So make sure you pack a lot of books! =D

- The turbulence: Time change is a pain in the a**. Turbulence is a b****. On the way to Taiwan, we hit a rough patch in Japan. The plane was jumping around for a good 30 minutes and all I could think about was how we were not going to crash...actually I was convincing myself that. On the way back home, we hit another rough patch once again by Japan. But this time they were serving food. So although the turbulence was softer, my stomach was protesting from the mixture of incoming food and turbulence.
- No space: I'm fairly tall so when I'm sitting, I like to stretch out my legs. With the airplane seats so close, I was cramped up and could not extend my legs (much to my disappointment). It's just crowded...'nuff said.

So that's post 1 out of a series! XD

I'm Back!!

No, seriously, I'm back. As in back home. Yes, after two weeks in Taiwan, I have loads to say. In order to avoid stretching the page (for the sake of many who read...which totals at 5), I will write a series of posts over a stretch of days. Stupid, yes, I know, but it 1) saves a whole load of space and 2) gives me a chance to finish my goal! =D Happy reading!

Recommendations!

As my trip is rounding out to the last stretch, there are a few recommendations for those who will potentially go to Taiwan.

1) Taipei 101: No brainer...but I suggest you go in the late afternoon so that you can take pics of Taipei in the day and Taipei in the night.

2) Din Tai Fung: Amazing dumplings. I'm serious; I could never get sick of it. There is one in LA but some dispute that the one in Taiwan is a lot better. Note: the lines to get in are really long and sometimes have an hour wait. But it's worth it, believe me.

3) If you like shopping, Wu Fen Pu: I don't even like shopping but any place that sells majority of their clothing around $3 definitely has my attention. There are also a few places where you can buy food and if it ever rains, the area has an overhang so never fear! XD

4) This really good place that has amazing noodles: Eh...no exact location...sorry. I only know about it because my uncle brought it back to the apartment. It's delicious XD!

These are the essential recommendations. So, if you're ever in Taiwan, check these places out!

Day...uh...what day is it?

I'm stuffed. Why? Well, that's between me, the enormous lunch, and that huge ice cream sundae I had right after. I really do believe that there is no need for dinner for the rest of the day. Currently, I'm suffering from allergies which is definitely not pleasant when you're trying to sleep. I was literally tossing and turning on the couch until I finally decided at 2 a.m. to take my Zyrtec. It helped. I slept like a baby until 10 a.m.

I have finally adjusted to the time difference. The sad part? I'm going back home on Thursday. Yay. Oh, well. One good thing that came out of this trip was my chopsticks skill. Yep, that's right, my chopsticks skill. Random, I know, but a bit useful when you go to any Asian restaurant in the US. Mmm...my head's woozing right now and I have no idea why...yikes.

XD

Taipei 101: Home of the designer stores and foreign people who have no idea where else to go.

*snickers* It's actually been going through my head for a long time. The problem is I only have access now. Well, already a week has gone by and I should be returning home soon...where I will suffer from excessive jet lag and still manage to go to a swim meet two days after...exciting. Hopefully I will still blog but then...I'm not that sure. Probably just fall back to my old habits. Eh...sorry. I'm not really paying attention...kinda watching a movie while typing...oops. As you can probably see, I'm a bit obsessed with movies but hey, it's something to do! XD

It also took me a while to figure this out but I'm already past half-way in my goal...and I only have 2-3 weeks left...yay.

I'm Back!

This time from the trip. So, as I predicted, there was no way I could access the blog so I had to remain blogless for about...3 days. Of course, before my sudden onset, I had been blogless for a few weeks so 3 days are really nothing. Although I did have fun, it also screwed up my sleep schedule. Before that little trip, I was able to have a 10-7 sleep schedule. Now? I have a 1am-2pm, a 3am-11am, and a 1am-10am (pick and choose) sleep schedule. Not good. The fun part about the trip? All of the movies I got to watch...for free! I think in total I watched 4-5 movies and I still managed to swim, buy some gifts, and have extremely long dinners that bored me out of my mind. Pretty good run, huh?

Note

Ok, I think this time I actually won't be able to access the blog (going to a different part) but if you see a post come back up, well, I guess I can access it! I'll be gone for three days but I'm pretty sure that when I come back, I'll be able to make up for it 5 times over...maybe less...

Last observation before I go:

1) To shop in a department store is pretty much like trying to tread the Amazon rainforest. You have to watch where you step, there are so many people around you, and if you accidentally step into a store, the employees pounce on you like piranhas attacking fresh meat. Yep, it's that bad.

Day Four

Yes, there is more.

1) Traffic laws? What are you talking about, traffic laws? Pfft. Everyone jaywalks (well, they do that in the US too), cars have no respect for pedestrians, and car drivers neglect the red lights.

2) Fashion is way more important than comfort. Imagine bell-bottom jeans and a long flowy long-sleeved shirt at the beach...that is what your average citizen will dress like. All the girls seem to like high heels and have amazing balance...somehow.

3) Few ways to improve your balance:
- ride the MRT
- ride the bus
- keep standing during an earthquake

That's all for today!...I think....

Backtracking

Almost a year is over and I have been on this blog about 1-3 times a month. Maybe it's because I'm lazy...hmm. Anyways, I was just looking around and found out that I definitely need to make some changes here. For instance, the favorite websites list. Now, back when I was a huge Twilight fan, I followed every website diligently and offered the same to my 1-2 readers. Now...not so much. I also have yet to change the favorite music list because I know that that is not my list of current favorite music. This time of year also calls for something that I've always hated doing: cleaning up. Yep, that's right! Time to get rid of those funny videos from SNL, those useless polls that seem to be hanging around, the description that was created last June. Obviously, there's a lot of work I need to do so, let's begin the 1st Clean-Up! Yay! XD

Day Three continued

Hehe, I already have more!

1) To add on to the list of symptoms: stomach flu or some other kind of stomach problems. I actually get that everywhere I go but I have a feeling that with the food I eat here, the chances are going to increase.

2) Everyone smokes. And I mean, everyone. I think from high school on, you can smoke. Probably one of the reasons why I should get those face masks thing.

3) A lot of people have colored hair. Out of all of the girls I have seen, about 3/500 have natural hair colors. The guys? Well, it's more like 25/500. Apparently, they don't like their natural hair colors...I fit in!

4) I actually made this observation a long time ago but I forgot to mention it: I skipped Friday...how cool is that? XD

Once again, more to come. Hehe...I might actually keep up with this two per day thingy. =D

Day Three

EH...more observations!

1) All the bugs will have a share of me. I already have bug bites on my legs, feet, arms, back...it will be a miracle if I do survive.

2) My stomach will shrink to the size of a walnut (THG reference). Also happens every time.

3) My e-mails will back up if I don't check it periodically. I didn't know I was so popular XD!

Okay, all good...and when I mean day three, I mean day three for me. Might still be day two for you guys.

Vacation!

After spending about two days in Taiwan, I have made several observations:

1) Taiwanese bus drivers are really good. I mean, crazily insane good. Whenever they make a turn, it looks like they're about to hit a motorcycle or another car but they don't! No scratch, no accident, nothing!

2) I'm going to have a killer migrane by the end of this trip. In Taiwan, there are way too many sounds. Between the honking, buzzing, humming, and loud motorcycle engines, I'm going to drive myself crazy.

3) I will have heat rash...again. Happens every single time, even in the winter. Probably the humidity.

4) My feet will have awesome mileage when I get back to CA. Everyday, it's walk, walk, walk. Walk to lunch, walk to shop, walk to visit, walk to dinner, walk to buy dessert, walk to nearest bus station, etc.

5) Books are no longer safe. I brought 5 books with me. In two days, I finished 4 1/2. And I'm here for two weeks...Time to go book shopping!

That's all for now but I'm pretty sure as soon as I learn how to access the blog the easy way, I'll post some more...maybe a lot more. XD

Pressure...

Thanks to someone...>.>...I decided to write yet another post. Once again, I must note: Unless I do multiple posts everyday for the next few weeks, the chance of me actually making the "100 posts goal by 1 year anniversary" is kinda (really) slim. But, hey, I'll continue to make the effort. So, I'm going for about two weeks to Taiwan (Yay!). Not too sure I'll be able to post though...I'll try but it seems very unlikely at the moment. If I don't post, please don't get mad at me *hides behind a table*. I would really appreciate it XD!


54 posts left...and on and on and on

I'm BACK!!!!

After being threatened, I finally was able to stop posting on the blog...thankfully. However, while I still procrastinate, I decided to come back. I really have nothing else to say...



55 posts left!

I Skipped a Day

But only for posting...apparently, I'm still obsessed with reading the blogs that it's, well, consuming the time I need for my homework. As summer approaches, I can't help but start slacking off...which is a very, very, very bad thing to do. I'll just leave it at that for now.


56 more posts!

Just Might Have a Chance

If I wrote 3 posts per day, maybe. Somehow, this continues to stress me out but then again....everything does. Mmm...small question. What is something reckless I can do that does not involve me spending $100+?


57 posts left....=D

As the Addiction Continues

So does my ability to procrastinate. I'm serious, I have never put my homework off for this long. Unfortunately, I'm still here. However, I think I'll just stick to small posts...just enough to satisfy my stupidity.


58 posts left!

When An Addiction Strikes...

That's right, I'm addicted. I don't know why but I keep putting my homework aside....which is very bad. Anyways...I should probably get to it now so I'll just leave the post like this. Ok...good night!


59 posts left!

Renewing the Funny Quotes Challenge...Not Really

I just decided to do this funny quote since I was 1) bored, 2) hadn't updated in a long time, and 3) I'm confident I could comment on this one so...:



When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President; I'm beginning to believe it.



Begin:

Now, the funny part is that it is, in fact, possible. Especially after the election of President Obama, he proved that racial barriers can be broken. With Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin, the gender barrier has also been broken down. Eh...this is kinda short.....er....well, I guess in a sense it is humorous but considering the fact about how close anyone can be to the presidency, maybe it's not something we should take light of...I don't know...=(....and this is why I discontinued XD!!

60 posts left...XD

...lame...

wow....this is lame. I just try to keep posting so I can actually make the quota...I wonder how long it'll take before I give up or reach 100 posts. At this rate (converts to driving at .01 mph), it'll take me about...hmmmm....5-6 years to make 100 posts....that's sad....oh, well.


61 posts left!

A Bit Desperate

So, I decided to introduce a new show: Lie to Me. It is amazing and it really gets you paranoid about what your face is showing when you talk to another person. But still, I really love it. I definitely recommend it to anyone who likes...well...I don't know. If you're ever bored, just check it out. Oh, and now that "My Alibi" is now over, Take180 has a new show called Electric Spoofaloo. So far, there's only one episode but it is soo funny...I think. Anyways, I'm just trying to make enough posts...



...62 posts left...

I'm Bored

I know I haven't been posting for a really, really long time but I have an extremely good reason: I'm busy. If you remember your high school days when you were swamped with homework and all those other activites you unwisely chose to do, you could say I'm experiencing that type of problem right now. Now that I only have three months to make 100 posts, I have to say...I'm not going to make it especially since I discontinued the funny quotes of the day challenge...well, it was a good goal to reach and I will try to make it...until whenever the deadline is (yes, I did forget).


63 posts left...

Superbowl XLIII

I promised myself I wouldn't watch the Superbowl but I kinda got hooked after the first "touchdown". Now I'm rooting for the Arizona Cardinals and I'm crying over that 100 yard interception. Why?! Now I'm going to start banging my head on the wall.

64 posts left...

Really, Really Late

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! I know, I know. It's already been 11 days but at least I managed to get back and say it, right? Anyways, I hope you guys have a really good new year and try to keep up with your resolutions.

65 posts left!