Summer, college, Bush's presidency, my youthful skin... 4 things I love (are coming to their ends!).
By college-student social standards, I've been pretty MIA this summer. By that I mean, no one knows what I've been doing because I have yet to document it all up on facebook photos. Just wait. It's coming.
I thought I would be extremely lonely this summer after disabling my facebook wall, and staying off AIM, but.. jk I didn't think that. But I did do it to prove a point (secret) to myself and I succeeded. That is all that matters.
A few things.
- I got a new apartment. Its hot! both literally and in the aesthetic sense of the word. The place gets no ventilation whatsoever. But its furnished with brand new goods and the carpets are clean!
- I got a new car. like. brand new. It's real pretty. Honda Clearance Sale came just in the nickerbockers of time!
- I got a new job. I didn't quit my day job though. Basically on lonely nights, you can catch me over at Century City mall, kissing customer arse at Armani Exchange. After my rent went up for moving to a nicer place, I had to get a second job. Its cool though... I love jumping into bed at night, exhausted - I get the best sleep that way.
- I picked up a new minor just so I could be a bruin for another year. I did NOT buy a den sports package for nothing ya'lls. Basically, I met with a counselor and he said "Get out of LA. You're done." But I said "No you can't make me!"
I am now a Political Science Major with a minor in Civic Engagement.
Summer has been, stable, to say the least. I only have good things to boast about my summer simply because- nothing terrible happened- nothing emotionally wrenching enough to lock me up in a dark depression. I've been going to class everyday, working everyday, exercising when I can, spending time with family every weekend, going to church, going to bible study. All those things sound so ordinary but with all seriousness and thankfulness, they really are not. At least not this summer. At least not this season of my life.
I always complain about
classes offered at UCLA (because really - some of them are so bogus. SO NOT worth the thousands of dollars SallieMae pays on mybehalf each year). They're are some good ones though. For instance, in my case, all the Political Theory classes I've taken have been gems. Life-shaping. I'm the kind of person who grows if someone
else gives me something to live by. 100% of who you are is not what you do, but what you believe in. If you don't know what you believe in, go get brainwashed by someone who does.
My point: Session A was fun.
And
work... lastyear my office clerk job at Anderson Business school was starting to become a drag, but this summer has been good because I've earned some respect in the office, and reached some substantial depth in the relationships with my bossess- so things are looking up. Armani Exchange is fun because the managers aka my boss ladies are like real-life Kim Kardashians! except much more professional and down-to- earth. One thing I've realized while working with my managers at Armani is that I connect best with women who share my passion for monogamy! You would think most people in this world share the same passion, but statistics, both in the world, and in the church, prove otherwise. Being in long-term relationships ain't that cool no more. (All my gorgeous sexy bossess have been in 3 year+, healthy, unregretful relationships. Its inspirational!).
Exercise. The campus gym closes at 10:45pm daily which is no bueno for me because thats usually when I get home every night after work, but pitch-black-Drake-stadium-at-11pm never fails me. During Session A, dragonboat kept me in check. Session C has been a little bit tougher, but I run and jump when I can.
Family. I'm so blessed to have my sister granted she and I verbally abuse each other ALOT. not with cussing, but with everything else thats brutal. I've realized the seriousness of our dynamics JUST this summer because we've been spending a lot of time together (we both have summer school and work on campus). It's a blessing in disguise. Usually the verbal abuse turns out to be truthful. I wouldn't take "the truth" humbly from anyone else but my own blood.
Our family has yet to take a family vacation. I think we're going to Sequoia. I just want some fresh air. That's all I ask.
Church. Sabbaths and Tuesday Night bible studies are the two days I look forward to the most during the week.
I've said a lot of "OhhhHhhh. THIS is what ____ actually means!" fill in the blank with... grace, Jesus, tabernacle, the law, Genesis 1:1, doxology, holiness (Anything and everything I thought I understood). I'm learning/experiencing so much through this tiny church situated in the middle of nowhere. James Choi likes to call it the boonies. I've also met some living, tangible, godly women and men, and they really give me faith in my own faith. My life/faith/happiness suffocates when I'm ever in the "PEOPLE SUCK!!!!!"phase. Our horizontal relationships affect your vertical relationship. Having a good community of role-models has done wonders in my life. PEOPLE ROCK!!!!!!!!!!
I have done nothing this summer to wow the boots off your socks except for school, work, church, and spending time with family. My life is still a dynamic one.
P.S. I think its kinda tacky to blog about politics but let me say one thing.
Track Palin is a fine lookin gentleman! Peace be with him in Iraqattack.
