Gratitudes for Dec 22-31

12/22/2009 - I am grateful for Hulu.com.
12/23/2009 - I am grateful for lazy days with the dog.
12/24/2009 - I am grateful for good dinners with the family and passing out on the couch.
12/25/2009 - I am grateful for little brothers and movies on Christmas day.
12/26/2009 - I am grateful for things that are passed down through generations - like posticker making knowledge!
12/27/2009 - I am grateful for being so busy!
12/28/2009 - I am grateful for Monday Night Dinner club, I miss them a lot!

12/29/2009 - I am grateful for staying friends..
12/30/2009 - I am grateful for the idea of a New Year with a clean slate.
12/31/2009 - I am grateful for movie nights and LOADS of food with good friends.

Gratitudes for Dec 15-21

12/15/2009 - I am grateful for a car in good working condition and cruise control.
12/16/2009 - I am grateful for my brother! Happy Birthday Jon!
12/17/2009 - I am grateful for the internet and the advances that let us do almost everything online.
12/18/2009 - I am grateful for good company and laughs over drinks.
12/19/2009 - I am grateful for the invention of brunch.
12/20/2009 - I am grateful for friends from all over and hugs!
12/21/2009 - I am grateful for time off.

Love Vintage?

You have to check out the Christmas Giveaway at ShopRuche.com! If you love romantic, vintage type of clothing and accessories, then this is your site. I've gotten some of the cutest and most comfy items from them. Check it out!

Gratitudes for Dec 8-14

12/8/2009 - I am grateful for housing opportunities.
12/9/2009 - I am grateful for cheat sheets on exams.
12/10/2009 - I am grateful for being good at one of my classes this quarter. :P
12/11/2009 - I am grateful for winter breaks!
12/12/2009 - I am grateful for rainy days, movies and dinner in front of the TV.
12/13/2009 - I am grateful for lazy days on the couch.
12/14/2009 - I am grateful for Disneyland and annual passes (even with blackout dates).

OCD meets technology

So those who know me know I'm addicted to my iPhone and internet in general. Seriously, it's hard to get away (not to say I don't) but still.. it's very hard. So when my friend Michelle put on twitter that she's giving away a Viliv X70 on her blog.. I had to jump over there and check it out!

The things I could do with this little wonder! Well there's reading stuff for class, doing homework on the run, checking email for possible job offers and internship opportunities, updating the blogs and social media for Furry Friends Rescue, read Michelle's blog, tweet, chat, etc.. oh the list goes on and on.

It definitely appeals to my OCD self! :D

I mean seriously have you seen what this thing can do?!
http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/07/06/review-viliv-x70-umpc/

oh how my heart flutters at technology.. wining this would be fantastic, it'll go into my purse alongside my kindle, iphone, and camera. :D
hehehe

Gratitudes for Dec 1-7

12/1/2009 - I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to go to graduate school, the collaboration and discussion that goes on amazes me.
12/2/2009 - I am grateful for naps!
12/3/2009 - I am grateful for persevering in positive thinking today.
12/4/2009 - I am grateful for part time work that gives me the opportunity to grow and learn.
12/5/2009 - I am grateful for the gift of literacy.
12/6/2009 - I am grateful that I have the luxury of not working and being able to study and learn.
12/7/2009 - I am grateful for open book tests!

Cute stylish clothes for a great price!

So one of my favorite shops online is Shop Ruche, you should go check it out! They've got great accessories, clothing and shoes!

current moment

sitting in a coffee shop, feeling slightly productive since i finished my finance homework, chatted to some people and just thinking about how lucky i am.

life is good. right here, right now.

things I remember about my mother's funeral 6 years later

My cousins all surrounding my brother and me.

The white sweater and pin striped pants I wore that day and then donated because I couldn't bring myself to wear them again.

The man taking photos of the entire event.

Looking up and seeing that my friend and ridden in from out of town to be there for me and feeling grateful just for his presence.

The wreath of flowers Karen ordered and put everyone's name on. Constantly hugging. Feeling completely numb.

The couch at the funeral home, the couch at the hotel.

The reception at the hotel and people standing up to tell stories as a photo slideshow played against a backdrop. Someone talking about her yellow suit.

Everyone in our hotel room, drinking a bottle of alcohol worth ridiculous amounts of money that was supposed to be drunk at my wedding or a happier occasion, laughing, crying, telling stories.

Struggling to fall asleep while my dad falls into a drunken, grief-stricken, sleep. Knowing my brother had to go sleep at home due to some Buddhist superstition.

...somehow it's been 6 years, I will always miss her, I will love her forever and it is her love that makes her loss easier to bear. thank you mom.

Sunset over Tustin

Cute vintage stuff!

Okay so I'm trying to win more stuff, hey poor grad student's gotta do what she can! :D

Check it out, this person is so nice, she's giving stuff away for her birthday!

http://lessapathymorecake.blogspot.com/2009/08/happy-birthday-to-me-its-giveaway-time.html

EAD and Stinkerpants giveaway

Check out this cute contest from Elizabeth Anne Designs and Stinkerpants!

They're super cute cards designed by Stinkerpants. I'm hoping I can get some cards of me and Morgan the dog. :D Check out EAD's site for cute design ideas!

It's the moments...

when the night before your best friend's funeral you're friend sleeps next to you so the loneliness won't hurt so much

haiku - while traveling to LA

Trundling down 5
Carrying precious cargo
Dragons in the night

It's the moments...

when I was sick with the flu and in college, missing my mom terribly, unable to move. I opened my eyes blearily and saw you putting water and Tylenol on my desk. thank you.

some people run away hoping the right person will find them

the key to my heart knows one day it will be found

A friend found this key in a store in England.. LOVE IT! :)

put it away

sometimes you put things away, thinking you've let them go, only to suddenly be reminded of what you're missing

guess that's life, one cycle after another. i'll keep moving forward because any sadness felt only means happiness is that much more appreciated.

It's the moments...

when you sometimes feel so desperately lonely and it feels even more so because something reminded you after you had forgotten what you were missing... it's also knowing that will pass.

It's the moments..

give me nature

I've realized that I would love to live somewhere untouched. Where I can wake up and smell water, see trees and greenery and revel in it. Bath in the light and gaze upon the colors of sunrises and sunsets. Lay in a canoe or raft and see nothing for miles around me.

Of course you've got to give me some internet access. But I think I can live without Target and tons of people around and cars. All I'd really need is internet and probably TV and I'd be a happy girl and of course the dog's coming along.

Anyone care to join me?