You Lose, Good Day Sir!

Yesterday night was a complete day of what we all know as FAILURE. You, the reader, are pretty familiar with the bold word because many have faced it in different shapes and form. Yes, this is being blown out of total proportion, but what fun would it be if it was not? I suppose everyone has one of these shit days, but hey life is just not fair all the time. I'll try to keep this very brief.

1) My dad kept my cell phone away from me the whole day
2) I was totally turned down to use my mother's car and go to Momo's
3) I finally go out with my brother and pick Momo up, and receive, and hear some bad news
4) Denied access to Pizzamania
5) The alignment to my brother's car was completely off
6) Chilled in my brother's van, and was stuck in there because it started raining
7) Was egged by fat chick on our way to Albertacos in Jerome's car
8) Albertacos closed right when we get there
9) The the streets to Jerome's house were blocked off, so we had to take a detour
10) Momo set off the car alarm in "Left 4 Dead" and we got mauled by the horde of zombies
11) Stepped in Mud
12) Got my final grades of fall quarter =(
13) Cold ass night

Not much, but it left my quite hysterical how it all happened within each hour. Haha that is life, ain't it so colorful. Although, I cannot be too bummed, it is Christmas Eve! So thank the heavens for that, and I hope everyone has a great Christmas!

All day everyday, Eddayday
Lost, and will definately have a Good day, sir!

Three Weeks of Freedom

Home sweet home until January 4th. Yes, this post has been on hold for awhile, but now I have time to write in for once. Finals are over with and now there is room for air. I have no real set plans to go anywhere big because I am extremely well off hanging out with the PVK all break and doing the most pointless things. Christmas day is upon us and I am pretty excited as the next person. Now for once I can get people gifts because I have a well paid job. But too bad when my housing payment comes around next month, I will be broke as a joke. But it's all right.
So far break has been really fun. Momo and Trejo have been huge ass bums and have had the privilege to enjoy my hospitality for about 4 nights counting. The past few days have been just been being ridiculous bums and smoking out every where. No better way to relax while school is out. Just hanging out in my patio with a bunch of people squished into a 3 person couch, smoking a j, and watching Armageddon. And constantly teasing Momo how he looks like the loser kid in Dazed and Confused. And off subject, I had no clue Matthew Mcconaughey was in that movie. Now back on subject, after a few scumbag days, I have come up with a list of things to do before my winter break freedom is over, and I am pretty determined to do it.
Finishing my last final last friday, was one of the most relieving moments I have had in awhile. Knowing you do not have to study for a while, is absolutely great. I thought I was busy and stressful in High School, but I was most certainly ill informed. I know I sound like a broken record complaing and bitching about how busy I am with this and that, but school and everything on top of it is such a huge weight, that I know will help me with my success later in life. It's the predator to all the innocent things I would like to do, and because of it I am on limited time. Although, thanks to what's left of my optimisitic attitude and the winter quarter's class schedule, I will be hopefully less stressed out than I was the previous quarter. And extremely relieved when I finish pledging Pike and get my financial issues squared away.
Other than that, let us just live like regular people and take a breath and enjoy this holiday break

All day everyday eddayday,
Going betty crocker, and making those bud brownies and cookes

Red Vs Blue, Me Vs Chemistry

Remarkably one of the most anticipated games of the year, the UCLA vs USC game is finally here. Unfortunately, I am here, in my dorm, not at the game, force to study for my chemistry final that pretty much determines if i pass or not. But the Bruins have my full support and respect, since I have been cheering for them since I was young, and now that I go to school at UCLA. Yes, the game is pretty one-sided, due to the array of talented athletes at USC. Joe McKnight, Mark Sanchez, Brian Cushing, Patrick Turner, Ray Maualuga, and etc. are no doubt extremeley bad ass, and USC's national ranking is no joke, but I'm still for the blue and gold and the huge upset waiting to happen this year, next, and so on. The last win a few year ago had westwood on fire. People raided the streets, beer bottles flying in the air, Riot control everywhere, and the numerous couches and chairs on fire in the middle of street, was a memorable event, that I sadly could only imagine and hear about from 4th years and alumni. UCLA known often as the underdog is no doubt a team underconstruction. Mt. Sac transfer Kevin Craft does have a lot of steps on his plate and is commonly turned to for the reasons for wins and losses. Although, I have mad respect for him for playing through all of the bull shit he gets from everyone. From previous experience, seeing quarterbacks hold burdens over their backs all year and getting shit talked about them, and still playing through all of it, knowing every move you make has a million words to it from everyone watching. Also some new staff, Neuheisel and Chow, have a lot to do for the next few years. The game does not look too bright for UCLA, but the years to come do. USC has much to defend and UCLA has much to gain. It is great game for both sides. And the 13-9 win a few years ago shows that it is not impossible and anything could happen.

Other than the UCLA vs USC game holding me up from studying, I have a lot of work to get done before tomorrow. At 11:30am tomorrow will be a big day for me, as the Chemistry 14-A final begins. I have understood early in the year that I have a huge lack of interest in chemistry. I have learned from this and have set up next quarter's classes in more interesting and helpful classes that will help me find a solid major. But since im still enrolled chemistry, and have no intention in dropping it, due to the loss of financial aid, Im sticking with it and working for a passing grade. There are many people striving for A's or B's in the class, but I'm merely working for that C, to receive credit, and to get the hell out of there alive. Chemistry maybe be easier to others, and maybe because they took AP Chemistry their senior year of high school, but it certainley is not for me. Good luck to those who are pursuing a major in life sciences, but I'm beginning to realize maybe that isn't for me, and that there many more options. And as bob marley says "Don't Worry About a Thing Because, Every Little Thing Gonna be Alright" and I am sure staying stress free.

All day Everyday, Eddayday
Quarter done of the college endeavor

Catching Up

So last post has not been since Veteran's Day. And sorry to anyone who actually reads these occasionally for I have been caught up doing a lot of different things. There is a huge load of things i keep reminding myself to post up but I have been lagging to get at least one post up for the past several weeks. There's much to catch up on like Thanksgiving, Novemberfest, UCI rugby match, FIFA 09, etc.

UC Irvine Rugby Match was such a reminder of how sore i use to be for football. Although I'm still learning more about the game, it was great to get back into the whole mutiliating and destroying the opposing team thing. I was pretty stoked due to the fact my Crazy Canadian coach decided to try me out on the 1st 15 sqaud, in easier teams "starting varsity", It felt good to be really nervous for a game because that hasnt happen since last year. High School ball was a very rewarding experience. All that crazy jittering and shaking everyone would get before getting on the field because they were ready to explode from all the adrenaline and shit, the several who would puke just because they were so nervous, the others taking Advils and 5 hour energy shots to get them through it. I miss it a lot, but playing rugby at UCLA is sort of bringing it back in a newer fashion. Unfortunately no tries, "goals", for me but I did get to stay in the whole game until i crammped up and got rucked over WHILE i was trying to stretch myself out. Haha and before that i ran fullspeed into a prop that was probably 6'6 250 and completely stalemated. It is probably close to running into a brick wall. I lost feeling in my shoulder and my vision was completely fuzzy. I shook it off and got back feeling. Lesson well learned

Thanksgiving, if anyone does not know, is one of my favorite holidays besides Christmas. Weird right? There's something about getting together with my family and friends and eating a good old "american" meal with them that gets me excited. I enjoy being around my family, as crazy and dysfunctional as they are, and my friends back home who i can always count on. Our usual thanksgiving at home is a huge turkey, a huge ham, stuffing, cranberries, mashed potatoes, corn, bread rolls, and apple pie and cheesecake. And yes there is no rice whatsoever. I dig it, they dig it, so everyones pretty happy. Then everyone settles in the living room and watches a bunch of DVDs that arent even out yet, kudos to dad who has the hook ups. Sounds pretty boring i know, but i enjoy every hour of it.

Black Friday, wow what a lost oppotunity. Unfortunately, I had to work thanksgiving night wiht my dad and the night before. I was pretty burned out, but my brother and sisters went and saw all the crazy lines. I did not get up until 2 pm. After working, I feel like i owe myself some presents, but its alright all is good. Kudos to Jerome for blowing a crap load of money and a lot of random stuff, and Eric who bought maybe over 50 dvds.
Novemberfest, was a pretty good turn out, a bunch old friends dealing with low tolerances, and yes i mean you DoucheBag Momo, a few toilet huggers, and some crazy people rolling all over the floor. Why you might ask? I have no clue. As for myself I was too much into the drinking spirit, just stuck to about 6 beers and called it a night, I still had a lot of fun actually noticing how my friends are when they are wasted, other than being the first one to black out after half a bottle of JD and a bottle of Champagne.

All is pretty well, and I am currently preparing to take on Finals.
Oh winterbreak, please be promising

All day everyday, Eddayday
Once again, busy

All Day Everyday, Veterans Day

To be honest, I just felt like adding a "veterans day" image, and so i googled for one and this is what showed up. For the past 6 weeks I have been spending 11 hour days of non-stop work 8 days of the week. I have never been so busy in my life, still considering I am only 18 going 19. And although it seems like I have bitten off more than i can chew for fall quarter, I have been sucking up to it and getting through everyday even though it seems as if I die a bit inside everyday. I have gotten use to things being so hectic; school, studying, work, rugby, fall pledging, and spending time with my family on the weekends. Keeping these things under your thumb is a bit of a heavy task, but I am sure it will be rewarding in the end, and that I will look back at this and know that I can get through life being bombarded by commitments and activities. Theres little room to breathe during the week. When I wake up everything is automatic, going to school, work, practice, meetings, and it seems like i actually come back to life when it is all done, but by then I am ready for bed.
But getting through these weeks aren't done by only myself. I have several heroes to thank for showing that life isn't all that bad. First my roommates, John and Sam, I am pretty glad that we have a get a long very well, and enjoy each others presence. Its great to come back to such lively roommates, especially that it seems like other rooms are filled with such dull people, due to the fact I have never seen their door open. Then theres the beautiful television in our room, twas week 5 that the television came into place. Instead of the incredibly loud silence, the three of us can settle watching Seinfeld, or Friends. The television lifted stress from all of us and falling asleep with it on has been a huge help. Also, the motherfucking badass pvk friends of mine. Its great that we have been hanging out mostly everyweekend. Those people are my foundation and I know I can always fall back on them, and that I am always there for them. I would not care if it was just playing Wii at Jeromes, as long as Im spending time with them, its a good time. I never want to lose these guys as friends ever because I owe them a lot from keeping me alive and well. Lastly is my ridiculous family, crazy as they are it feels good every weekend to see them. My crazy brother who is constantly buying new stuff to amuse himself, My little sister who is finally realizing the joys of alcohol, and my big sister who is often just a fake straight up bitch most times, but someone has to.
It is great to have this day off from school, because now there is actual time to breathe and just sleep in and marinate in freedom. No worries. No stress. No shit. What a good day

All day every day, eddayday
Savoring the beauties of today

Back in Black

A very memorable day, and it still would have been any other way. What is done is done. Let us see what happens.

All day every day, edday day
guilty as charged for not voting, but hell what can one do when he's busy all week

Oh Midterms, Please Have Mercy on Us

So for the past few weeks have been midterms for everyone at school. And for all first years, including myself, this is our first time ever taking midterms. I would like to think of it as a pre-final, keeping the mind working throughout the quarter. After learning how much one should study for an exam, after completely failing my chemistry quiz, I put a lot of work into my math and jazz midterms and it absolutely paid off since i walked out confidently of both classes. Tomorrow is my "shitty" chemistry midterm, and i have been studying for it, but i have discovered the lack of interest i have for chemistry altogether. No doubt that my chemistry class is the hardest class i am in enrolled in, but it is also the most boring class too. The structure and form of the class itself is also pretty bothersome. During lectures, I can understand the material, but when it comes to homework problems, the lecture is no help at all. And the tests and exams are so general, theres not much focus on what you really need emphasis on, except that "tests will be on ch.1 to ch. 3." Yeah, sounds pretty broad to me.
My disinterest in chemistry has lead me to seek out new majors that could be interesting to me. I have gone through the list of majors, and looked at a few of them and their perquisites. Came upon Business Economy, International Development Studies, Sociology, Communication Studies, and Psychology. After much thinking i have narrowed it down to Psychology. I have come to a point where maybe Physiological Science isn't the major for me. And honestly i couldn't even explain to you what that major is about in detail. I still have aspirations to become a sports trainer, dietitian, or nutritional counselor. And fuck it yeah even to be a professional athlete. But who knows, I am still a first year trying to get use of this college atmosphere and this leisure-free schedule i have. I honestly have no clue what i really want to do and learn at school, but i am opening myself up try different classes. Even though i have been constantly told that trying a new major is "giving up" in the degree of a science major, I would still want to try to see if theres more than just "doing what everyone else wants to do" (and here everyone wants to be a fucking doctor). What i know now is that i dont want to be taking classes (piece of shit chemistry) for 2 years and all of a sudden have a change of heart, and do not want to be that major and be aggravated about how i took 2 years of a class that i dont need anymore. My goal is to try this psychology class out and see what i get out of it. I have talked to many intended psychology majors, and heard a lot of good things. And if it doesnt, well oh well, at least i didnt waste 2 years of classes to figure it out.

All day everyday, eddayday
constantly busy until winterbreak

These Boots Were Made For Kicking Ass, And Thats What They Will Do

Nike Mercurial Vapor IV

So for the past 3 weeks i have been having so much trouble trying to get these boots from the internet, because you can't really get them anywhere else. I ordered a size 10 thinking it would fit right on, but it was too big and did not feel comfortable, so I had to send them back for exchange. It has been about 2 weeks now and my sister called my yesterday saying they have came back in. I know it is a bit childish to be excited for things like this, but I am. I think it was more of the lengthy wait I had to go through than the actual boots. I know the UCLA rugby team is sponsored by adidas, but i don't really care for matching up the brands. Also, they are bright ass white, and it would be more practical to have black boots for rugby, but i will look pretty flashy on the pitch.
Next weeks game is against Loyola Marymount University @ UCLA, around 7 pm on thursday. I don't think there will be a B side game, so chances I won't be seeing much of the pitch. But its alright i have my little flashy rugby boots to keep me company.

JOHNNY CUPCAKES

Also, I missed out on Johnny's Halloween Release. Considering I spent 12 hours waiting in front of his Los Angeles store for the grand opening, I believe I am a dedicated fan. Much of my openmindness and creativity has been influenced by Johnny himself. He has my upmost respect, due to his dedication to his company and his motives to stay away from selling to corporate companies. Johnny Cupcakes merchandise is very exclusive, you don't see everyone walking on the sidewalk with a cupcake and crossbones under it. The concept of the cupcake is a brilliant idea. Little do people know, most people are drawn by the concept of the cupcake. It is unique and every one knows cupcakes are fucking delicious. Well since I didn't have the chance to be there, since my weekly schedule is very hectic and time consuming, I plan to drop by melrose and see if they still happen to have some new shirts or halloween merchandise. Merry Halloween!

all day everyday, edday day.
improving on time management.

Books Aren't Always Used For Burning

UCLA POWELL COLLEGE LIBRARY

For those who know me, I am sure you know how much I "get along" with books. But last night, I have had an epiphany while I was asked by my best friend Natasha to study for our Math midterm at the college library. I am usually a person who never spent more than an hour on studying, but since I have been open minded to try new things I thought I would give it a shot. I have been there a few times to study on my hour break between classes, but nothing too serious. For one, it is a beautiful looking building. (Yes, I tend to judge books by their cover) And I haven't had time ever to spend 3 hours in a library to study for one test. Since midterms have been going on, they have left it open 24 hours, which, I don't know if you knew, l didn't know libraries did that. The hours I spent on the hardwood desk, surrounded by towering book stacks, was very relieving. It felt like, if you ever, finished a project for class due 2 weeks later, and you did it because you wanted to feel good about yourself not procrastinating like you usually do, or that your fucking crazy finishing things early. Yeah it was like that. Even though it was mostly studying for a midterm that only consisted of 7 questions, it felt good accomplishing some study hours. I got a lot done, and felt well prepared this morning, walked out of class with that "yeah I did pretty good" feeling. It feels good when there is one less thing to worry about. Especially when you have 5 important areas that make you worry like an obsessive boyfriend or girlfriend. So, I plan to go again tonight to finish my short essay on the "Differences and similarities of ragtime and blues, and how they contribute to the development of jazz music." And hopefully I finish it because I took the initiative last week to start it early, because yes I am trying to avoid the deadly STD called, procrastination. Unfortunately, it takes me forever to write essays and papers. I can explain in a math equation (since that is my strong subject):

f(x) = x / 4
where x equals the number of hours
and f(c), c being a vault of x, equals the amount of pages I can finish.
For example, An inexperienced student (me) is writing a paper, he works at the rate f(x) = x / 4, if he works 4 hours on his paper how long will it be?
Solution: f(4) = 4/4 = 1
*oh and don't forget your units
1 FUCKING PAGE.

Yes, I really do take that long.

In other news, I would like to extend a congratulations to my really good friends Jerome and Pete, for becoming new members of the Disney family. The time has come where we will bug them for some free passes into Disneyland. And I have dibs, on the first, so feel free to push your luck against them. I am glad to see my buddy Jerome officially hired, and now Jamba Juice and all the other places he tried can wipe his ass, while he gets payed weekly for working at the fucking happiest place on earth. Kudos to them.

Also, to those who it may concern, be ready to mark your calenders for Novemberfest! And you probably have no clue what it is, but for those who know what happened at Dusty's and Ryan's. It sort of like that, but slightly bigger. It will be fun and it will be great because the selfish people like Momo, Jakarelly, and Yvonne, who left us for school, will be back in town. Jerome, Pete, and I are still figuring things out, but it is gonna happen some time in Thanksgiving break. Enjoy!

All day everyday, Edday day

Give it a Try

Hello, hello! Well inspired by the one and only Jerome, I have come to an agreement to me and myself to start jotting down the numerous things that come to my mind everyday that i have usually keep bottled up in my mind. Also, I have been told by my psychiatrist that no one in the world knows i have, to write in a journal as often as possible. Then i should read it and go over the things that i have accomplished, lost, and pretty much anything i have experienced. Not sure at all how this will help, but yeah who knows im not the professional here.

For location, I am sitting on the second floor of Courtside C7 of the UCLA dorms. Unfortunately as of now, this lonely corner of the room on the second floor is the only place i can get connection to the internet. And yes my ass is losing feeling against the hard floor.

Tomorrow is week 4 of the fall quarter, and things are going pretty steady. I miss my friends from back home. Still to date they are my backbone, and I know I can count them to be there for me. It amuses me how a 5 minute call from Eric can lift me up, or a call from Jerome about "Offish" things makes me laugh, and a unexpected lift from Dusty and Tre free me from school, which has come to feel like prison sometimes. Yeah, yeah its UCLA, big bad ass school, (well of course not in football right now) but its not much when you do not have much. I wish I could bring my friends with me and experience it all together. But I have already learn that we all take our different paths and obtain certain things from where each of us goes. School is pretty TAF (tough as fuck), and most of it is because I have bombarded myself with too many activities. On the top of my head if I could put my priorities in order it would go

1. Family
2. School
3. Friends
4. Rugby
5. Work
6. Pike (Pi Kappa Alpha)

More or less, that is what i could think of at the moment. Dealing with all of those in one day can get pretty hectic. Trust me, when it comes to time management make sure you put time for eating, because when it came down to it one week I was so busy i had no time eat except after 9 pm. I have gotten better at managing these things, and once the quarter is over, I know that all of this hard work will be rewarding.

Although, whatever you put in something, you don't always get as much out of it,
but im willing to give it a try. That's pretty much what this fall quarter is
all about.

all day every day, edday day