Monday, June 29, 2009
A Better Replacement
Dad, I really miss you. Come home soon please, you've been gone long enough. Mom, have fun in Socal. Hopefully we can join you down there this weekend if Daddy comes home in time.
I like the heat. It feels... right. NOW I feel like I am in California.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Eclipse

Even though I am not a big fan of things that spin, I really wanna go on that ride. It's at the Alameda County fair and apparently, the Fair purchased the ride from Neverland before Michael Jackson died. They even said that the legend himself rode it. It's like a real piece of history.
"Robert Pattinson can even have chemistry with a brick wall. He just has that in him."
I love it and it's probably true. He is so beautiful. But... I think that after reading Eclipse, I am definitely rooting for Jacob Black (but I must read Breaking Dawn first to be sure). Although in reality, Robert Pattinson > Taylor Lautner.
Tomorrow is the first day of US History. Too bad I don't have a textbook yet. Oh, and the fact that history really cannot hold my attention for a time span of more than a few minutes. I am still sick of the whole AP World History ordeal, uuuugh.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Getting things done
I managed to watch Transformers 2 in imax twice :D Totally worth it! I highly recommend watching it in imax, it makes everything so much more realistic and AWESOME. The first time, I went with my crazy friends, who I always manage to laugh my ass off (usually almost to the point of crying) with. The second time, I went with my nasty<3 and chlorinated friends. Afterwards, I started seeing trucks and yellow cars everywhere, I swear! "It's a sign, the Transformers are here!!!" --Joann.
And I managed to finish Twilight and New Moon; it took me 1 day for each book. I gotta admit, I kinda understand how they are addicting. I caved in, I decided I HAD to read New Moon before the movie came out this time and I was uber curious anyways. I agree that the book is so much better than the movie, but then again, that's always the case. Honestly though, if I were Bella, I would choose Jacob. Edward is perfect and all... but Bella is risking too much. I'm sorry, I love Edward<333 but Jacob is the practical and realistic choice.
I've noticed how moody I have become. When I am in good mood, I feel great and like I'm a riot ;) But as morning practices are taking away my precious sleep, my mood is sloooowly declining. I feel it, I show it, and I hate it. I hate how selfish I have become. I hate how my temper flares at the smallest things. I hate how I have become impatient and rash. I hate how I can't seem to pay attention in class anymore. I hate competition, but I know that I need it and crave it. And I hate how physics is becoming more and more complicated.
Thanks, you're really starting to become a great friend.
*Happy birthday cousin Austin! I am forever indebted to you for driving me everywhere on a daily basis. Also, happy belated birthday Kayjing, I miss seeing you everyday! And I cannot forget, RIP Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, legends in their own crafts.
Monday, June 22, 2009
9am
Dude... Valley Christian High school is on a hill! They rich!
I am in a uberly goodgoodgood moodmoodmood tototoday (Which is actuallly realllllly annoying- Tram). I love everyone!!! I love morning practice!!! I love physics!!! I love life!!!
Oh by the way, my computer has a damn virus. ASDFGHJKL;!@#$%^&*()@#$%^&*
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Close but no cigar
Physics at Mission is turning out to be an okay class. Not the actual topic of physics, but all the people that are in it make it that much more interesting.
MHS Graduation c/o 2009




Saturday, June 13, 2009
Santa Clara International
MHS Class of 2009 Graduation was today. I will upload pictures as soon as other people upload them. Yeah, I forgot my camera today, how stupid of me! So now I have to hunt through people's Facebook albums or wait until they post them and tag me. It's quite a long process...
Friday, June 12, 2009
Halfway done with high school
In general, I had an interesting sophomore year. Compared other years in my education, this year was probably the hardest year in terms of difficulty of classes and workload. It was a year when I had quite a few friendships tested, but also when I learned the most about some of my friends. I have gotten close to some seniors, which was great then, but is saddening now when graduation arrives. Looking back on this year, I also feel pride because this year was the first year I made CCS for swimming, maintained captain of Science Olympiad, and was chosen as Vice President of Key Club. I am also very much relieved that I managed to continue my unweighted 4.0 (weighted GPA is 4.5).
I am excited for this weekend, but not really looking forward to my first day of Physics on Monday. Tomorrow: MHS graduation, then HOPEFULLY I get to watch Michael Phelps & Ryan Lochte swim at Santa Clara!!! Sunday: Last day of Chinese school, Allison's BBQ
Classes & Grades-
Period 1: PE with Osbourne (A or A-)
Period 2: Honors Chemistry with Meyer (A-)
Period 3: AP World History with Harrison (A)
Period 4: Precalculus with Leggin (A+)
Period 5: English IIA with Mellera (A or A-)
Period 6: French 2 with Mollot (A-)
People you mostly talked to during -
Period 1: Vy, Steffany, Patricia, Hong
Period 2: Rowena, Dorkatron, Michelle L., Bettina, Maggie
Period 3: Tram, Eddie, Raul
Period 4: Ronald, Thi V., Vincent D.
Period 5: Ashley N., Kevin N., Jonathan P., Eddie
Period 6: Binh, Zach, Nalini, Meera, Michelle N., Hong
Random Questions.
Who was your favorite teacher?
Ms. Meyer
Who annoyed you most during 3rd period?
Eddie! Duh! hahah
Who did you sit with at lunch?
Tram, Ashley, Cecilia, Meera, Victoria, Vy, Courtney, Bettina
Which period was the most boring?
French with Mollot, UGGGGGH.
Where you were most likely to fall asleep or not pay attention?
French, no one ever pays attention.
Which class did you get the most homework?
AP World, usually. Sometimes it was Honors Chem.
Which class were you the most hyper?
Almost never.
What was your favorite class?
PE or English
Do you like going to school?
Depends on how much sleep I got the previous night.
Who sits behind you in Period 3?
Ping! Haha :) a.k.a Raul
How many kids are in your Period 2?
20-25, only 2 guys too haha
What teacher do you dislike the most ?
Madame Mollot -__-
Can you talk in your 3rd period?
Yeah, we usually yell stuff out.
Who sits next to you in 5th period?
Celine to the left, Jonathan to the right.
Who sits in front of you in 6th?
Michael F.
Summarize your year in three words?
Interesting, exhausting, challenging.
What do you hope next year is gonna be like?
More fun with 3 electives, but SATs are probably gonna make it even more stressful.
What do you hope will change next year?
Study harder for tests!
During this past school year have you…
Fallen in love?
Not in love, in like I guess.
Cried over a boy/girl?
Nope.
Gotten in a fight about something stupid?
Yep.
Ruined a friendship?
I don’t think so.
Started new friendships?
Definitely :)
Had a bangin party with just your girls/guys?
Hm, bangin? Hahaha don’t think so.
Been to a costume Party?
Nope.
Played truth or dare?
Yep, quite a few times.
Failed a test?
Yeah -_-
Been to school?
WTF of course.
Gotten yelled at by all your teachers for talking?
Haha, stupid Madame Mollot and her indirect comments.
Argued with a teacher about a grade?
Yeah! Cause my teachers messed up a few times.
Skipped class?
Yeah.
Had a birthday?
Yeah, but not during school.
Changed schools?
Nope.
Highlighted/ dyed your hair?
Nope.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Smooooothie
I think I might sleep early today, like at around 11 o'clock. The earliest since... as far back as I remember. Maybe since February break even. Thank god I don't have any hard finals tomorrow. Just AP World (AP testing is over, so we aren't doing anything hard) and Precal (if I get a D on the final, my grade go down to an A-). 2 more days of school!
It was nice catching up today, it's been a while.
Monday, June 8, 2009
2:07 pm
Holy... I am so stressed out right now. Every little thing is making me frustrated, and I wanna rip someones head off! Ergh, I am so damn scared for my Chem final tomorrow. MUST PASS!!!!!!!!!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Reality approaching
Paycheck for election working arrived today. I need to save up to start buying gas for my (future) hand-me-down Ford Explorer haha.
I don't like a certain swimming picture of me in the yearbook but the underwater one turned out cool. And guess what? Coach talked about me and Gideon at CCS in the MHS Union, hehe. Which reminds me, I wonder if I got into journalism...
When the balloons were released into the air at the senior rally today, it was pretty depressing. I thought about all the seniors that I have gotten close to, but are LEAVING. How I would definitely miss talking to An Nguyen everyday and hunting for hot guys at meets, seeing Ivy Nguyen's smartass and beautiful face in 2nd period, watching Michelle Pham leading our swim team and being my 500 free buddy, making fun of Allison Hoang everyday, chilling or getting food with Ronald Manuel in 4th, doing "supplies!" to Michael Pham almost everyday, and laughing at Lauren Padilla's crazy antics. I love them all, and it seems to weird not being in their presence or be jealous that they are moving on with their lives and mine is kind of in a standstill. The Class of 09 definitely cannot be replaced and the people I have met in that class are some of the greatest people I have had the honor of knowing.
It's unofficial but if the thing I found out today is true, THEN THAT IS SO FREAKIN' AWESOME! When I know for sure, I will post an update :)
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Sleep no more
You know the character, Ross, in Macbeth? I really feel like we have a lot in common, and not in a good way. I feel like I am not as honest to certain people as I should be, sometimes because a certain person told me not to and sometimes because I didn't want to for my own reasons (selfish much?). Or maybe I am just overreacting. God, I really need some damn sleep!!
Yay my mommy is back from Canada! And OMG she bought maple cream cookies!<3 And OMG there is a chocolate version, like Oreos! Or should I say... biscuits a la creme d'erable & biscuits au chocolat a la creme d'erable.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
More than a triangle
Thought this might be interesting:
"I [got famous] the way you are supposed to. I played every club in New York City and I bombed in every club and then killed it in every club and I found myself as an artist. I learned how to survive as an artist, get real, and how to fail and then figure out who I was as singer and performer. And, I worked hard." --Lady GagaI was kinda surprised when I found out she wasn't born onto a reality show or had her fame handed to her from music execs. I think it's great and very respectable that she had to work for it from a young age and face tons of rejection before getting her big break. And look where she is today. I am a huge believer that hard work pays off, that focusing on certain things with enough motivation will get you places.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Wishes are like goldfish with propellers
Today was pretty much a bad day. HUGE LESSON: Coffee and coke do not mix, ever. I had a frappucino before school and coke during 2nd. I ended up having surprisingly good day, until I completely crashed in 6th period and at practice today. We had to run a stupid mile on a dirt track, but at least we did backstroke.
*Happy birthday to the twins, Tan and Vivi!
I am pretty disappointed that I wasn't nominated for anything other than a scholar athlete patch. Placing in the top 8 TWICE at League finals (more than any other girl on the team) and being the first girl to make CCS in YEARS isn't enough? Wow Coach, I feel pretty useless and a little bit angry. I guess I can only look forward to next year.
To do by tomorrow...
[ ] study for Redox test
[x] Chem article #6 due
[x] Lab analysis packets due
[x] Chem homework packet due
[ ] return APWH book
[ ] Softball test
[x] print Macbeth Act I, scene iii
[ ] study for literary terms test
[x] Macbeth book due
[ ] order team shirts
Coming up...
[ ] Happy Times essay due Friday
[ ] Watch 5 history movies by Monday
[ ] pay for Swim Outlet suit
[ ] memorize lines for Macbeth final
[ ] make notecard for Chem final
[ ] Precal final review problems
[ ] Chinese school final
Before the end of school...
[ ] return surfer Chem book
[ ] return beaker Chem book
[ ] return French book
[ ] return Precal book
[ ] borrow AP Chem book
[x] borrow APUSH book
[ ] borrow Calc AB book
[ ] turn in service hours
[ ] Sign up for Deanza
Monday, June 1, 2009
More school
Our lemon battery thingymabobber won! Our voltage was off the charts, it was worth the $1.25. Thanks to Brian Nguyen and his vinegar-ed lime. I really hope those extra 10 points on the Redox test will help me to beef up my grade before the SCARY ASS chem final. Which leads me to AP Chem next year, which I don't even feel like talking about. I am just very worried, that's all ):
In fact, must BEEF UP all of my grades, so finals will be less stressful. Time to bring in the extra credit!
Trying to order "underground" team shirts for MHS swimming is very difficult. To rush shipping or not to rush shipping (and pay an extra $80 so I can get it before school ends)? Hanes or Gildan (50 cents difference, but I like Hanes)? More than a hundred different fonts to choose from! And where the hell does everyone hang out at school!? Swimmers are scattered everywhere, I can't seem to find even 2 in one place. Some can't think of a good nickname (ask An, he will definitely think of something nasty), some can't afford it (true, $22 is a lot), some don't even know their own sizes (wow, you don't buy clothes?). Gosh I feel like peoples' mother, constantly harassing them. I think I might just end up having my mom pay for the entire order (almost $400, crazy huh?) and pay her back when I get everyone's money, cause people keep forgetting.
Yay, Kevin Vuong is on MTW! Vincent and Thi are staying too, hooooray! And my love, Wendy, of course<3 (Plus some annoying freshmen from JV but that's whatever, they are slow anyways) It's like a MHS reunion. I just hope that new girl isn't fast. Wow I sound horrible. If she is fast, that's a good thing... right? It will be a good and healthy challenge, I guess. Oh, for the record: I hate breaststroke.
Still searching for that grad ticket cause I want to go! I have really gotten to know some amazing seniors and I want to be able to see them graduate. I will buy it, at a good price. Any offers?