| This still exists... |
[14 Jun 2011|12:01am] |
Interesting. 3 years ago I was a chemical engineering major, huh? 3 more years, 2 changes of major, a brief fallout of college, a year of employment, and I have my degree.
It was a pain, but in the next few weeks it'll be finalized. I'll be taking a picture of myself with the degree in hand. I've never been happier in my life!
And despite taking 9 years to get a 4-year degree... the satisfaction of finding my niche, of succeeding, and finally finding some peace in life has given me so much strength.
Thank you, to anyone reading this. Odds are, if you are, you're someone who touched my life and got me here. Regardless of how, you made this possible, and I thank you for your role in it.
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| Enter the smears... |
[13 Oct 2008|04:42am] |
Warning: Incoming political rant, and I'm a democrat. Enter with caution.
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(WARNING: The following video is an example of a 10-minute dirty political smear, intended to take your focus off of the issues, and assassinate Obama's character)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA6_k3NtXZs
So here we go again. I just got done watching the above video, and jesus christ they just never stop.
This happens every election and it utterly sickens me. It's the art of the temporary controversy which will blow over after the election, but in the moment acts as a fantastic scare tactic to tilt the election in various directions.
First it was McCain's cancer, with unflattering pictures, and people threatening that he'd die while in office. I mean, really, is that your deciding factor in who you vote for? Do you not think this issue has been scoured over in the last 2 years, or more? Does it surprise you at all that it comes up mere MONTHS before the election?
And then there's this piece of work, (the link above). Seriously, do people think Obama is not a citizen? Do you think people just walk up and go "hyuk, I'm gunna be persdent, ok?" and people just nod and let them campaign? This shit was checked out, harshly, and I assure you that the timing is not coincidence, and neither is the other personal shit that's being brought up. It's last-minute slander that won't be disproved in time for Nov 4th, to pick up those votes of the people likely to be manipulated by this shit.
It's like swiftboat all over again. Here we go with the amazing stories that make people afraid of electing someone OR EVERYTHING WILL GO DOWNNNN, when we have impeachment processes, and strong legal checks in place to take him down if these issues end up holding water. Nevermind that the new president won't start his term, officially, until January - plenty of time to investigate a matter as serious as a birth certificate, or health issues like cancer.
The only thing that should really influence a voting decision is the issues. How honest, consistent, and realistic a candidate is being about an issue is vital to our judgement of his ability to lead. I want to know - has Obama been consistent about the war, and about his energy policy? Is McCain taking the economic fractures seriously, and is he setting up a plan for Iraq, and even Iran? What are the candidates to do about health care, education, and wasteful spending - issues the United States has notoriously had problems with?
But these questions will largely go unanswered because 1) the economy, war, and energy crisis all SUCK, and like it or not we're all to blame in some way. And 2) the policies being proposed all have major flaws. Deregulation hasn't been working, neither has trickle down economics, but historically hitting companies with heavy taxes hurts job availability. The last thing we need is more layoffs in an already struggling economy - it's already harder than ever to find a job.
So let's take a deep breath, try to ignore the dirt, the slander, and the dirty, filthy smears, and listen to what our candidates really have to say. Because ultimately, that's what's going to matter - how the country is run, and how we get out of this mess that Bush left us in.
Candidates may not always keep their promises to a tee, but at least we can know their heads are in the right place.
http://www.ontheissues.org
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| Maroon 5 |
[07 Nov 2007|12:31am] |
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The Hives and Phantom Planet (!) were there too, and the latter put out pretty decent sounds. I'm not a big Hives fan, but they did ok.
Maroon 5 was stellar, I loved it, glad I went, etc etc.
Here's a review that seems pretty accurate: http://maroon5blog.wordpress.com/
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| Internship |
[22 Oct 2007|05:09am] |
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So, week #3 at UCDMC working graveyard (I just got home, 4:30am ftw)... I feel so very at-home. Hell, I could be a nurse!
But seriously, all the nurses in the E.R. have great personalities. In particular two ladies (Heather and Gypsy) have been the most wonderful friends an intern could have. Between the two of them they've made me feel 100% less lost in the hospital, and they both have great sense of humor. I'm feeling more and more at home every time I walk through those double-doors.
I've assisted (minorly) in surgical procedures, I've helped move patients with multiple broken bones (once I even held the neck!), I've gotten lost with patients in the hospital trying to get them to certain sections, I've heard the most AMAZING stories... The doctors are so friendly, the staff (minus one or two sourpusses) are so helpful. It's just totally clicking: This is the profession I desperately want to be a part of.
Not to mention it's sorta cracking my social walls. I'm usually reserved, but in this environment I can't be. You HAVE to be open, available, and communicative with patients to make them feel comfortable. You have to speak up to get nurses' attention, because they're usually busy! AND, you absolutely have to make friends or no one will want to help you XD.
Needless to say, I've made many. TJ, Tony, Jessica, Gypsy, Melissa, Ted (kinda...), Heather, and Chris at least have become regular faces. I don't know if I'll be able to give up night shift when my 40 hours are up.
Blood, guts, missing limbs - none of that seems to bother me. Blissful ignorance has it's benefits I guess?
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In other news, I've managed to run in to 3 very, VERY cute girls this week whom I struck up conversations with. I don't know if it's my new hairstyle, my snazzy outfits (which are also semi-new), or just coincidence, but all three girls were really nice, pretty, and smart and interested in me for some reason!
More on this later as it develops >_>; I'm enjoying being single, but you don't want to miss a good opportunity to meet the right girl.
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| Lifestyle changes |
[05 Oct 2007|01:52am] |
Sleeping on-time (8+ hours a night), eating BREAKFAST every morning (all week so far!), washing my clothes, realizing I'm a bit of a clean freak when it comes to the kitchen, cooking all the time, and TREATING myself to a nice meal once in a while.
It's amazing what an expensive haircut, nice clothes, a healthy diet, and a good night's rest can do for your self-esteem. What to do next?
Really, it's all just repairwork for the damage FFXI did to my life... and before that, gaming in general. Out with the old, in with the new.
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[28 Sep 2007|11:24pm] |
Anyone who reads this have any advice on digital cameras? >_> I'm in the market for one now, and I'm completely lost.
I just want something that takes nice photos without too much camera-knowledge needed. I know how to zoom. And maybe add flash (if I'm feeling smart). And I'm in love with digital displays showing the pictures right after you take them!
Also: idiot-proof helps.
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[28 Sep 2007|10:24pm] |
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Confirmation meeting today, my internship is a GO GO GO!! Also, got a few forms from pre-med student clubs around campus, including an extremely prominent one. Possible leadership opportunities!
Also, an interesting experience walking home today from school (my bike was in the shop getting its brakes fixed). This event happened to cross my path:
God I wish I had my CAMERA!!! Bunch of bikers dressed as pirates, made me laugh so hard with all them going "YARRR" at me as they rode past. I "YARR"d back at them, and really wished I could have participated. I'll have to hitch up on a davis critical mass in the future, with many pictures to be had.
Oh, when the front of the huge train of bikes past me I heard "YARR LEFT TURN" "YARRRRR LEFT TURN" "LEFT TURN YARR" all in loud voices. Seriously L - O - L.
I love Davis.
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| Summer ends, staying up late begins? |
[18 Sep 2007|08:38pm] |
So... I never did sign up for that internship I posted =( I missed the date, lazy/stupid/etc. But! I knew that the real huge internships become available in this week between quarters. I thought it was thursday.
...NOPE. It was today, and I found out today at 7pm, when they opened up sign-ups at like... midnight? I don't know.
So. All that's left are midnight to 4am internships at the place/room I want to be in. It's CRAZY popular, so I'm just happy to have gotten the time slot I did before they all filled up.
So now I'll be doing internships at UCDMC in Sacramento (~25 min drive) in the emergency room Sunday nights 12-4am, and I'll have class 6 hours after I get out. Buh? Honestly, I'll just take what I can get. This kind of exposure to hospital life is priceless, and I'm probably going to do some volunteer work on the side.
Chemistry, Biology, and Statistics are all looming their heads too. Time to get some books...
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| Shittttttttt |
[31 Aug 2007|07:46pm] |
Yeah, so like... You know how you learn some lessons the hard way in life? Yeah... one of those.
No dish soap in the dishwasher -____________________________________-
On the upshot, aside from that, I've had a TREMENDOUSly good day. Laik omg, great bike ride, great test (100% cmooon~!), 3 day weekend, and lots of chores (which I'm actually enjoying, who'd have thunk).
Also, my new checks (fresh w/ awesome turtles on them) and dvds from netflix came in the mail. AND when I turned in my papers ("SHOW ME YO'R PAPERS") my landlord dude was like "Wow, you're in the upper approval bracket. Nice credit" (THANKS MOM!!)
Life is good, gonna try to hit the gym tonight and eat light. I'm emotionally ready to shed a few pounds and develop some muscles!
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| Here we go again |
[28 Aug 2007|06:41pm] |
CRAAAAAWLING IIIIIN MY SKIIIIIIN...
mm, skiin'... I'd love to go skiing.
Drama train? Yeah, I'd like to get off at the next exit, ok?
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[11 Aug 2007|03:34am] |
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Finally unpacked, my room's starting to look... like a room! And not a storage room for boxes -.-
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| Game Plan |
[03 Aug 2007|10:20pm] |
Accounts borrowed for a little bit for someone's use (~month?), after which time characters are stripped of valuables and deleted. CDs and CD keys trashed, level 1 characters named "Kiona" and "Raelyn" are made to ensure the deleted never return. FFXI removed from computer forever.
G'bye FFXI~
Edit: Tano still loves me =D (my kitty, the littlest). I can't wait to finish moving in so I can move him over to be with me. As lonely as it might be at first, at least we'll have each-other.
He meowed at Laura's old door and my old door today, wanting in even though the doors were open.
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[03 Aug 2007|09:41pm] |
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[01 Aug 2007|03:43am] |
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Amazing how fast things change. On Saturday I'm moving away to college and my entire live is going to change.
Really, when you're standing on the edge of a cliff, lots of things become clear. For me, the clarity has been unnerving. I'm addicted. It's safe to say that FFXI is officially and completely an all-consuming addiction. I'm breaking away from it.
From this moment forward, I vow to sever my connection with ffxi. Where I stand now in my life, it is dead weight. I miss having close friends, I miss parties, I miss being loved. I'm 23 years old and December is creeping up on me. I don't want to be 25 years old and where I am right now in my life.
Tomorrow is a new day - a productive day. A brand new, pristine life of success, love, friendship, and fun awaits me and I will not fucking throw it away for apathy, sloth, and addiction. I am a STRONG person, I will break free, and I will breathe the fresh air of freedom with my own lungs.
I am a leader, it's in my blood, but I am not in a position to lead. I am afraid, FFXI has taught me that much. I am afraid to stare life in the face, for fear it will hurt my feelings. Perhaps this last year, a year of heartbreak, of losing two precious friends, a lover, and my innocence will be my most fond memory - of a worse time that got better.
Fucking watch out life, here I come!
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| Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix |
[11 Jul 2007|02:51am] |
Awesome. So many priceless moments! Freaking Ron was soooo cool "Anyone else got a problem with Harry?" AGRGHRHL so awesome!
Neville had his freaking AWESOME moments too, along with Harry. They actually didn't make the angst I remember from this book look so bad as I remember when reading it. Lots skipped, but that's expected of such a fat book.
Two thumbs up, as always! Midnight shows ftw.
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| A busy week |
[29 Jun 2007|02:12pm] |
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3 trips to UCD, forming plans about my life, reviewing internships, meeting people, heck I've even got a tan that's starting to form. It feels like the negatives (and there were a lot...) of the old me are washing away. The drama, deception, sloth and self-hatred. And in my busy life at the moment I can still take the time to stop and just... be. Be a surfer. Be outgoing. Be happy. Be CHARLIE!
I've never felt so good in my entire life. Now if only I could find my camera...
Edited for clarity, that sounded way too emo.
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[04 Jun 2007|02:01pm] |
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</form> Western. Like Midland, Western is another accent that people consider neutral. So, you might not actually be from the Western half of the country, but you definitely sound like it. Take this quiz now - it's easy!
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