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November 7th, 2008
10:34 pm - Sooooo...
my "Music in American Cultures" professor taught us about Civil Rights era music last lecture (I get to listen to James Brown and Bob Dylan for class? Um...SCORE). He integrated the national election into the lesson hahaha ("Movements like this made Obama's election to president possible!") in addition to state propositions ("Amendments made after the Civil War gave African Americans legal rights...unlike OTHERS that discriminate against minority groups to take away their fundamental liberties.")
On election night students took to Berkeley's streets in impromptu celebrations. Nobody was hurt, it was all just pure, non-violent jubilation. It was incredible.
Got a front-page article published Thrusday. Newspaper stresses me out, but daaaang that was pretty much one of the proudest moments I've had in awhile.
Today a floormate and I just looked out of our floor's balcony to see the sunset over the bay. Streaks of color, arching clouds, and silhouetted mountains, all framing the bay and the Golden Gate.
I really don't think I'll ever stop loving this place. :)
Current Music: I Feel Good~James Brown
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October 21st, 2008
12:36 am - Everyday is a Winding Road....
1.Put your iTunes on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
4. Tag 10 friends who might enjoy doing the meme as well as the person you got the note from.
IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Nod Your Head
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Come On! Feel the Illinoise!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
You Don’t Know Me
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
I’ll Be Your Lampshade
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
100 Years
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
London Calling
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Where You Lead I Will Follow
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Tell Me What You See
WHAT IS 2+2
Do You Want To
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Svo Hijott (hahaha)
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
I’d Like To
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
What is Love? (Baby don’t hurt me, no more) hahaha
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Don’t Miss You At All
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Judy and the Dream of Horses
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Daniel. (I’m a girl, thanks a lot mom and dad)
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
‘S Wonderful (awww)
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Help!
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Hudson Tubes (?)
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Over the Rainbow
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
First Date
WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Promised Land
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
A Postcard to Henry Percell (death by papercut)
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Goodnight, Goodnight
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Clocks
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
California Girls (those meanies)
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Life Is Beautiful
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Wonderful (?)
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Fix You
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Cold Hands Warm Heart
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Movies of Myself (lolz)
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Everyday is a Winding Road!
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September 24th, 2008
12:06 am - :)
My first day on the Daily Californian newspaper staff is tomorrow! HOORAY! I just couldn't let go of journalism.
I love the girls on my single-sex floor. I especially love our extra clean bathroom on our single-sex floor haha. Plus, we can always chill with boys on level 8 and vice versa. New friend Tony brings down his MarioKart anyways.
Speaking of distraction, freakin Anisa has the complete 5th season of Law & Order SVU. Which she lent me. So goodbye studying. Forever. On the bright side, my history prof does look like Elliot Stabler on the show....
Mmmmm still haven't ventured into SF (note: not San Fran, totally not cool). Need to do that. But there's always things going on here.
I've decided to try new things and have therefore embraced opportunities to:
Go to a Nine Inch Nails Concert
See the bay and the Golden Gate bridge from my friggin window
Go to an Athletics-Angels baseball game
Receive slightly lecherous comments from homeless men
SWING DANCE. Although that's still on the to-do list
Get a tie-dye printed library card
Do ridiculously fun GO BEARS cheers
Start pillow fights. Epic fail.
Try to krump. See pillow fight for results.
PS: I swear, I'm still studying. Kinda. Hahaha.
College is a blast. The end.
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September 8th, 2008
01:37 pm - Japanese History!!!
"At this time [Izanagi] asked his spouse Izanami, saying:
"How is your body formed?"
She replied, saying:
"My body, formed though it be formed, has one place which is formed insufficiently."
Then Izanagi said:
"My body, formed though it be formed, has one place which is formed to excess. Therefore, I would like to take that place in my body which is formed to excess and insert it into that place in your body which is formed insufficiently, and [thus] give birth to the land. How would this be?"
Izanami replied, saying:
"That will be good."
Pick up line if I ever heard one. Hahaha but interesting! Hope your reading's as amusing.
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April 5th, 2008
09:53 pm
It's definitely looking like Cal. And you know what? I'm really excited. Even though I always envisioned myself going east to a private school. Strange how things change.
I've had ups and downs the past week, but why wallow in sorrow when you can look on the brighter side? I have both an aunt and fabulous friends in the Bay Area (cough Steph cough). There's the boy in my life whom I love and if things continue on so blissfully, I will be able to keep in touch with him so much more. There's the half-cost bonus and the fact that Berkeley is the friggin top public university in America, if not the world. I have one more quarter of high school to enjoy, complete with Yosemite, Prom, and graduation.
Wow Leslie, as if you had anything to worry about in the first place.
Sometimes forcing optimisim really does cheer you up. :)
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/niaha/kitty/ankhappyb.gif) Content
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April 1st, 2008
11:56 am - FINAL LIST (If you still care)
This is actually helping me sort out my thoughts too...
ACCEPTED (aka the YAY schools)
Cal Berkeley
UCSD
UCSB
Tufts
University of Richmond
WAITLISTED (aka the just-make-up-your-mind school)
Princeton
REJECTED (aka the go-crush-my-spirit-schools)
Brown
Williams
Any thoughts or advice would be helpful. Right now, I'm leaning towards Cal/Tufts with the possibility of staying on Princeton's wait list just for the hell of it. Sighhh this is so surreal.
Love!
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/niaha/kitty/ankthinkb.gif) Confused
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March 31st, 2008
02:55 pm - ...Not so joyous
LESLIE GOT REJECTED FROM BROWN!!!
...And waitlisted at Princeton (slightly better?)
She's in at Tufts and waiting on Williams.
I'll keep you updated :)
Love
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/niaha/kitty/anksadb.gif) Meh
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March 27th, 2008
04:25 pm - YES!!!!!!!
Cal Berkeley Class of 2012? :) Sounds good to me!
Still waiting on a couple of private schools. But I'm really happy because even if the rest of them reject me I already have an AWESOME option for my next four years.
This is exciting. Finally.
love love LOVE!
Current Mood: Ecstatic
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March 18th, 2008
01:48 pm
I hate Calculus. The thing that kills me is that I’m getting a C (if I’m lucky) and I’m ACTUALLY TRYING REALLY HARD. But people will just look at the transcript and think I fell victim to senioritus. Fair? I think not.
I’m into three schools that I don’t especially see myself attending (UCSB, UCSD, U o Richmond) and can only wait for the other decisions to roll out. I am, in a word, powerless. It’s horrible.
Things will get better, I know. I hope. This is more just a therapeutic blaaaaaaaaah right now.
Thanks for caring.
Current Mood: Down
Current Music: I'm in Econ.
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February 25th, 2008
04:49 pm - February 25th Resolutions
Yeah, I know New Year's is past. But I feel like I can and should work towards some goals in the upcoming months. Writing them down makes me feel like I've prioritized.
So listed (in no particular order):
1) Get in shape - although I did not pass out during my first Yosemite workout, the experience still left a lot to be desired. I've been telling myself for months that I'm gonna work harder to be (more) physically fit. Now I have the perfect excuse/method to do so.
2) Don't burn out - I refuse to get lazy! I will not fall victim to senioritus! And I will not let my GPA drop lower than a... 3.0 this semester. Hahahaha ok. Mainly I just need to make sure my work ethic remains intact and that I do homework blah blah blah
3) Don't be apathetic - I still need to care about the important things! Like Tiger! And..Tiger!
4) Go to bed earlier - Seriously, turning in at 10pm would be so good for me. Why do I mess around for that extra hour? WHY???
5) MOST IMPORTANTLY: Hang out with the loves/friends/people who make my life worthwhile: That should be most easy to accomplish.
Anyhoo, sorry if that was a waste of your time. To make up for it, I highly recommend this clip:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=bAWyVhVFGTE
(I haven't even seen "There Will Be Blood" and yet I still thought this was hilarious)
I love YOU!
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/niaha/kitty/ankgeekb.gif) Accomplished
Current Music: Vertigo~U2
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February 6th, 2008
10:55 pm
In the wake of Super Tuesday madness:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gEaS-K3j3M8
It entertained me, at least.
Hope everyone and everything is well.
Current Music: David Bowie
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January 17th, 2008
11:58 pm
So today I found out that if I get an A on the AP Calc final, I'll get an A in the class.
For the past three years, this type of news would INSPIRE me to STUDY HARD and GET THAT GRADE.
Hahaha now it's more like...awwwwuh, WHY DO I HAVE TO WORK???
Oh senior year, how I love thee.
Not an incredibly engaging update, but I felt I needed to post.
My life's pretty AMAZING right now, hope yours is too. Let me know!
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/niaha/kitty/ankhyperb.gif) Bouncy
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December 24th, 2007
02:26 pm - College Apps...
Five down...three to go
Ok fine, so I'm counting the UCs as 3. Get over it.
Have a very merry Christmas!
Current Mood: chipper
Current Music: Carols n Such
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November 22nd, 2007
03:25 pm
Remember Bill Nye???
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071122/ap_on_en_tv/people_bill_nye_2
Sighhh everyone has troubles. With any luck yours don't include a stalker ex trying to poison your organic garden. :-P
Happy Thanksgiving!
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October 21st, 2007
08:29 pm
Sometimes it feels like I'm doing everything, but getting nowhere.
Mehhhhh.
Cannot wait until second semester.
Current Mood: ?
Current Music: All the Small Things~Blink 182
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September 30th, 2007
09:41 pm
Survived the busiest week of my life (Board Meeting, Tiger coming out, Back to School Night, Club Rush, Tennis Matches, Committee meetings, etc).
Why, yes, I think I can do this. Maybe.
Royal Ball was way fun for me. Let's get more of that for the remaining eight months of high school (gulp).
Totally calm about college: only applying to 8 schools including 3 UCs. Let's hope this doesn't backfire on me.
I'll miss all of my buddies DITCHING me for MH OSS. Have fun you guys!
<3
Current Mood: Breathe...
Current Music: This Will Be~Natalie Cole
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September 6th, 2007
09:54 pm
Someone painted "O7" on my car windows.
I guess I was lucky, others got "08 suxxx" etc.
Hahaha oh the first day of school.
We won our first tennis match (barely). I didn't realize how scary it is to follow up an undefeated season.
Dum dum dum...
I have Bio with so many freshman. I've babysat two of them before. Another is a certain Mathieu's brother. When did I become so ancient?
<3
Current Mood: One day less...depressing
Current Music: Your Song~Elton John
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August 31st, 2007
04:25 pm
1. AP Gov~Nielson
2. AP Lit~Asher
3. Biology~Yang (NOOOO)
4. ASB~Shotty
5. Tigreee~Hogan
6. AP Calc~Mack (gulp)
7. Tennis/Econ...w/Bohte
We'll see how it goes guys...even though I'm pretty sure my new counselor randomly hates me. When we were introduced, she went "Ohhhhhhhh" when she heard my name. Like "Oh you, the scumbag." I wish I was joking.
Hahaha let me know if I'm in any of your classes. See you next week loves.
Current Mood: Happy Now
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July 7th, 2007
01:06 pm
I finally cut my hair.
It's been awhile since I started threatening to do so. You probably thought I never would actually go through with it. Muahahaha.
I'm going to China for two weeks & I'll miss you all. Keep enjoying your summer without me *sob* hehe. I'll be sure to see you afterwards!
Current Mood: Excited
Current Music: On the Road Again~Willie Nelson
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June 14th, 2007
08:15 pm
Nobody ever told me that becoming a senior was like this.
Sure they said it was exhilarating, powerful, even a relief like FINALLY I'm at the highest visible point.
Yet I got out of my last final and felt empty. That was before I became terrified.
It's surreal and unnerving and strange, this place. I've always had people to look up to, friends who have taught me so much everyday through their experience, wisdom, and generosity.
Not only do I feel not ready to reciprocate that gift to the younger classes, I'm desperately wishing I could still hold onto my status as a relative baby on campus.
Seniors, you guys will be missed. No matter how cliche the phrase seems from continuous repitition, I feel that this is true now more than ever. As I watch you graduate tomorrow I know that when you gain your diplomas I'll lose so many daily sources of comfort, strength, and accountability. Which is pretty selfish of me to think, I guess. So I guess I should honestly add that I'm all proud and happy for all of you for every single contribution you've made, no matter how mundane.
I don't know if the fear will go away as time wears on. I don't know if I'm a freak and the only one who's combating these emotions. All I can hope is that I will make some of the influence on others as you have all left on me.
Current Music: Blackbird~Beatles
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