Bad luck strikes again

Tue 01.25.2005 @ 12:38 am
Today after school I went to the "Student Services Office" to ask for an official copy of my class schedule for my insurance. I get there and there is a line of about 6 people. Not bad, I think and get into line. I wait... And wait... And wait... And wait some more.
About 40 minutes later (for only 6 people mind you) I am at the head of the line. I greet the man, ask for my schedule which is just printing out the page that comes out of my computer screen, but the difference is it has to be on their school letterhead. Anyway, he types on the codes and bam! The computer freezes up. So I stand there for another 15 minutes, with a line behind me 25 people long. Everyone is quiet but impatiently dragging their feet across the floor.
Finally the man behind the desk smiles sheepishly at me and tells me the computer froze up and to come back in a couple of hours. Everyone huffed and puffed but we all had no choice but to come back another day.

Now here is what I'm thinking. If only I had just gotten there a few minutes earlier I would have gotten my schedule. What a difference a few minutes will do eh? And the reason I didn't get there sooner? I stopped to talk with a friend and smoke a johnnie. sigh

I have uploaded some pictures from my Villahermosa vacation and from Peter's surprise party last saturday up on yahoo photo. If you care to take a look be my guest. Yahoo Photos

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Mmm, tired.

Sun 01.23.2005 @ 12:28 pm
I just came back from Peter's surprise birthday party. Just based on the single fact that we actually surprised him, the party was a success. Some friend's and I went to Yota's house earlier, around 6:30 to help set up decorations. Wing and Valerie were already there cooking some delicious mussels and cappucino cheesecake pie. Even though my diet, I tried a little bit of both (I had to).

Lot's of drinks to go around, the novelty drink that got everyone plastered was the amarreto/tequila/on fire drink. It looked awesome with the blue flame over the surface, mmm. flambe drink. mmm.

I gave everyone the gifts I brought for them back in Villa, and dirty minds do think in pairs, everyone thought that instead of a pencil holder it was for your maryjane. I mean it could be, but when I bought it, it had pencils, not bud.

Good thing about the party, everyone was happy and desperate to cling to any parties before school/work began in earnest. Thus, everyone was dancing, talking, hugging, having a good ol' time. And despite all the hoo-ahh, it was a pretty tame party compared to some others I've been to.

Wing also gave out some gifts from her cruise to mexico. Very pretty bowl/big soup cup with some sand, seashells and a candle. I think I'll use my cup for soup or coffee. Yesterday the temperature dropped 20 degrees, overnight, and it's freezing. I love cold weather, but I hate it when it's freezing and windy. The wind makes it feel 10 times colder than it is. Really, really glad did not wear skirt to yesterday's party like planned but wore sensible, warm jeans and leather jacket.

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Tee-Hee!

Wed 01.19.2005 @ 6:15 pm
I'm going on a full week spring break vacation to Cancun! I know it's two months away but that gives me enough time to diet. Get those holiday pounds off.

I can imagine it now. 5 star hotel courtesy of Lalo's father time share program. Dancing at night, sunrise on the beach. I can't wait. But, must focus on school. Yes. School. Hmm? Just remembered there is a surprise birthday party for Peter on Saturday. Good thing there's no chance in hell he'll read this by then, otherwise Wing would kill me.
AND Julie and I are planning a posh birthday bash for my sister and Josh in mid february which needs careful planning since we're are going all out.

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I'm back

Mon 01.17.2005 @ 11:42 pm
There is always some sort of melancholy whenever I return from mexico. Especially whenever I spend time with my family over there. I wonder what it would be like to live in the same city as my relatives. We've (my immeadiate family) have always been in different countries than the rest of the family. I'd bet it'd be very nice. Granted more fights and discussions like any family but there'd be a sense of togetherness. Atleast that's what I feel when I go visit.

I planned to write my blog entries over there and then post when I came back but that plan went out the window. I had no time what-so-ever to sit down and write. Too many fun and exciting things to do and visit. One thing I'm thankful for, the naggin presence of the computer and email in my mind faded away. I survived without logging in or checking emai, miracles can happen.

I came back today. Was suppose to come back Saturday morning but our flight got cancelled b/c the amount of fuel needed to fly back to Houston would not fit in the plane. So... we 'sacrificed' ourselves and stayed 2 extra days. Hurrah. Stolen time is wonderfully spent, especially when you know that it's in some way something that was not suppose to have happened. Good thing too, b/c today was a holiday over MLK day so no classes were missed.

Will write more later. Happy about going to Cancun with my cousins for Spring Break. Will go on diet. Now must go to sleep. Wake up at 6 for class tomorrow. Ug.

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Graduation

Thu 01.06.2005 @ 11:33 am
I'll be leaving with my family on a mini-vacation. My aunt is graduating from college on Friday and we'll be there to celebrate. *smile*
I've gotten used to keeping a journal online, so I think I'll just go ahead and keep writing entries and just upload when I get back.

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I just watched a video

Wed 01.05.2005 @ 2:34 am
It was done last march when my dad went to Villa and stopped by to drop off presents to my grandmother. He took the video recorder with him and filmed. For us it was the first time in more than a year that we saw them. To think my grandmother was already sick. According to the doctors she had been sick for years before that but the cancer did not 'show up' till last february.

It's so depressing. I still can't get my mind around not having her with us. It's so unbelievable. One moment someone is here with us... and just like that they're gone. And not to the grocers or another country where all you have to do is ring them up for a quick chat. I can't talk to my grandma anymore. Where did she go? Is she alright? Will I see her again?

she was such a good person. I know everyone always says that about people they love, but this is an unbiased fact. She was a great person. And she led an unbelievably hard life. Sometimes I think it's not fair. Why does it seem people with for egotism, jealousy, wickeness live? Have you noticed most people who go out of their way to be mean to someone, to stab them in back end up with a clean bill of health. While other people who don't smoke, don't drink, eat healthy suddenly turn up having some incurable, painful disease and die before their time.
Because my grandma was young, 62 years, and now she's gone. When her children finally had the means to give all the comforts she deserved. Because even if I am aware that momentary moments of comfort that money brings are not all there is to life, it is something she lacked for most of her life, and something she could have enjoyed here. Something we could have given her. If I could have graduated sooner. I had all these plans to take her with me, traveling all over the world. So she could see things and enjoy things she had only seen on tv and books. Plus... even more important I would have had her with me. And the memories, those are the priceless things I am going to miss never having. Is that selfish? I don't care, because just as much as my ' wishful' memories she would have had them too. She deserved them, more than anyone I know. But now she's gone and I'm going to have to live with that cruel fact.

I sometimes feel that all I have to do is push the rewind button and film another ending. If it were only that easy. All I have now is my faith that she is with God and indeed we'll see each other again. If I'm lucky enough to have the permission to be with her and my grandpa when I die. And for long moments... I wish I would die soon.

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EL AMOR ASIA A DIOS

Tue 01.04.2005 @ 5:44 pm
Listening to: Golden Boy by Res

This is a poem done by my little cousin Ilse that she sent me via email a few days ago. In less than two months she has lost two grandparents. These are a few of the thoughts going through her head about God and man.

EL AMOR ASIA DIOS

DEMOS GRACIAS A DIOS POR DARNOS VIDA SI QUEREMOS AMAR LO HARAS SIEMPRE . SIEMPRE UN DIA CORRE Y SEVA VOLANDO COMO EL AGUILA AL PASAR , NUNCA OLVIDES MOMENTOS HERMOSOS Y DICHOSOS QUE PASASTE. DEMOS GRACIAS A DIOS PORQUE SIN EL ¿QUIEN EXISTIRIA? ALGUNAS VECES SIN PENSAR SIN PENSAR ACEMOS MALAS ACCIONES LO CUAL ALGUNAS COMETEN PECADO, LEVANTEMOSEL CORAZON ASIA EL SEÑOR DIOS HOMBRE VERDADERO. SIN DIOS NO HUBIERA ESCRITO ESTE POEMA QUE CON AMOR Y CORAZON HICE A ESTA GRAN FAMILIA.

AUTOR(A): ILSE SILVA VÁZQUEZ

PERDON POR FALTAS DE ORTOGRAFIA.

LOS AMO MUCHO. __________________________________________________________________________________
Okay, for all you english speakers out there I will not (after much deliberation) translate what she wrote. I am against translations if they can be avoided & in this case I'm afraid all her nuances will be completely lost, as well as her choice of words that flavor the poem.

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a year in review

Sun 01.02.2005 @ 11:43 pm
Borrowed from Fantastically Blonde.

  1. What did you do in 2004 that you'd never done before? mmm. WellI turned twenty one, though I don't think that counts. I became a blackjack dealer.
  2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I don't like resolutions on a year to year basis. I didn't make any last year. That said I've made a couple for this year and I'll see how they go.
  3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Not that I know of, no.
  4. Did anyone close to you die? Yes, my beloved grandmother and my uncle's father.
  5. What countries did you visit? Mexico. A couple of cities in said country.
  6. What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2004? Money and the dwindling of my procrastinating spirit.
  7. What dates from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? Nov 8th. The day my Grandma died.
  8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? I would have to say um... school? There are alot of things that are out of our hands, thus can't be true accomplishments, I think I'll stick with my school answer.
  9. What was your biggest failure? My procrastination.
  10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Last winter I slept on a horrible, horrible old couch and by the morning my back hurt like hell. The left side of my waist and hip swelled up. It was uber uncomfortable.
  11. What was the best thing you bought? My mom's Christian Dior purse.
  12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Um... not mine.
  13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? My aunt Raquels.
  14. Where did most of your money go? School. It all went to pay for my bloody school.
  15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Traveling.
  16. What song will always remind you of 2004? I associate songs with events not years, but if I had to say something I'd just choose the band Maroon Five collectively.
  17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
    a) happier or sadder? MUCH sadder
    b) thinner or fatter? a tad bit thinner.
    c) richer or poorer? well... based on all the expenses we're about to make, I'll say poorer.
  18. What do you wish you'd done more of? Studying and socializing.
  19. What do you wish you'd done less of? Less procrastination and mental blocks.
  20. How did you be spend Christmas? On xmas eve spent it with my family. Had lovely dinner. On xmas day spent with family during the day and at night went to friend's party. Very fun.
  21. How many one-night stands? None
  22. What was your favorite TV program? mmm, I'd have to say Sex and the City, atleast till it ended in Feb.
  23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? No
  24. What was the best book you read? huh. There are a few I like, none top the charts.
  25. What was your greatest musical discovery? Kanno Yoko
  26. What did you want and get? geez. I won't answer this.
  27. What did you want and not get? see last answer.
  28. What was your favorite film of this year? I'd say all of Miyazaki's movies.
  29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? I turned 21 and had party. The rest of the details are not suitable for you reading pleasure. Or perhaps they are too suitable and thus won't be written about.
  30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Lord. Having my Grandma here with us.
  31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004? Whatever I like on me.
  32. What kept you sane? nothing.
  33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Takeshi (smile)
  34. What political issue stirred you the most? Does this really need to be asked?
  35. Who did you miss? My Grandmas
  36. Who was the best new person you met? I met lots of new people. Don't want to place them on a 10 to 1 list.
  37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004. You can die at any moment. What's worse, someone you love can die at any moment. Tell them you love them, and not only with words but with actions.
  38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year. Nothing is coming to mind.

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