Okay, so this April, I will be turning 22!
Which means 3 things:
1. I'm getting older!
2. I need to graduate!
3. I need to focus on my body inside and out!
Why #3?
Because after graduation, I need to find a job. Studies show that people who have a decent appearance have better chances of being hired. Also, I come from a family where people have died before the age of 60 and I am incredibly worried about my health. I need to stay fit, or in this case, get fit so I can stay fit.
The solution:
1. Focus on God (for Without God, my life is pointless)
2. Focus on School (this is my last year. It's time to sprint to the finish line in victory)
3. Work out every morning (I realize that throughout the years, my workouts at night have been inconsistant because I'm too tired at the end of the day to work out. The solution is to work out in the morning. This year, I have developed a habit of waking up before 6am every day and I want to keep that good habit. My plan is to start working out around 6-6:30am ish and get done around 8am in time for breakfast, then a quick shower, then the rest of my day.)
4. STUDY STUDY STUDY! so I don't need to end up pulling all-nighters. Be in bed by 10pm EVERY night
5. Spend wisely. Drive only when truly necessary (such as to work, the grocery store, the bank) and rain or shine, walk to school. No more eating out, Starbucks, or Tapioca Express.
By the end of summer, I expect to be at least decently tone for the new school year and be financially and academically ready to face Riverside once again.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Scary Memory
I realize now, with such a bad economy, I need to do my best in school. Maybe it doesn't seem like much but every little bit helps and what's better than being able to put a good GPA on a resume?
I remembered this one time when I almost screwed myself over big time.
I was taking this B.S. Class and we were supposed to read some book and write this 7 pg report about it.
Well, I waited the night before it was due to write it, when I realized that the book that I had been reading for the past month was the wrong book! (I guess this goes without saying, but I never went to lecture or section because it was optional)
I freaked out and drove to Barnes and Noble at 5pm to grab the book I was supposed to read. I ate and talked at SRB (my second year btw) and it was 7pm!
I turned on my computer and started skimming the chapters (I had NO idea what this book was about and I couldn't find much help on the internet) and I kept freaking out.
10pm. I decided to start writing what I could (this paper was due at 10am the next morning) and I decided to take one of my imfamous "5 minute naps" with my alarm on.
I woke up.
8 hours later.
it was 6am! I had finished skimming about three chapters, and I only wrote about half a page!
AHH!!!!!!!!!!
4 hours!
The clock was ticking
8:45 am
I have less than 2 hours left and I'm only on the 3rd page!
9: 45 am!
The paper is miraculously finished. 7 pages to the last line!
I go to print it and my printer is out of ink! I remember that I had INK on my things to get list the very day before but i forgot!
dumb dumb!
ahh!
I wake up a fellow brother ask for help. His printer is out of ink too! I ask the last brother in the house and we manage to print it out!
HORRAY!!!!!!
I print it out and my stapler is out of staples! I'm getting tired of this.
I refill the staples and staple the essay.
I have my car keys in my pocket the entire time and drive to the UV
There is no parking!
I go to the last floor and park and run to the Theatre!
I turn it in!
----------
The next week, I see online that I got 10/10 on the essay.
I'm intrigued.
I go to section and I remember that the professor told us at the beginning of the quarter that we get full points for just doing the term paper.
HAHA I will NEVER do that again!
I remembered this one time when I almost screwed myself over big time.
I was taking this B.S. Class and we were supposed to read some book and write this 7 pg report about it.
Well, I waited the night before it was due to write it, when I realized that the book that I had been reading for the past month was the wrong book! (I guess this goes without saying, but I never went to lecture or section because it was optional)
I freaked out and drove to Barnes and Noble at 5pm to grab the book I was supposed to read. I ate and talked at SRB (my second year btw) and it was 7pm!
I turned on my computer and started skimming the chapters (I had NO idea what this book was about and I couldn't find much help on the internet) and I kept freaking out.
10pm. I decided to start writing what I could (this paper was due at 10am the next morning) and I decided to take one of my imfamous "5 minute naps" with my alarm on.
I woke up.
8 hours later.
it was 6am! I had finished skimming about three chapters, and I only wrote about half a page!
AHH!!!!!!!!!!
4 hours!
The clock was ticking
8:45 am
I have less than 2 hours left and I'm only on the 3rd page!
9: 45 am!
The paper is miraculously finished. 7 pages to the last line!
I go to print it and my printer is out of ink! I remember that I had INK on my things to get list the very day before but i forgot!
dumb dumb!
ahh!
I wake up a fellow brother ask for help. His printer is out of ink too! I ask the last brother in the house and we manage to print it out!
HORRAY!!!!!!
I print it out and my stapler is out of staples! I'm getting tired of this.
I refill the staples and staple the essay.
I have my car keys in my pocket the entire time and drive to the UV
There is no parking!
I go to the last floor and park and run to the Theatre!
I turn it in!
----------
The next week, I see online that I got 10/10 on the essay.
I'm intrigued.
I go to section and I remember that the professor told us at the beginning of the quarter that we get full points for just doing the term paper.
HAHA I will NEVER do that again!
Monday, March 9, 2009
ALL I WANT NEXT YEAR
All I want next year is a year where I have no drama (not going to happen) and no financial difficulty (this is going to take some work too)
However, I'm glad for one thing.
I still have friends who will be super seniors. I'll still be a senior.
Things to do before returning to Riverside:
1. Find a job. I'm glad that this year, I'll only have to schedule work (after I find a job) around just my school schedule. I'm thinking about going back to my old job at the office (if they take me), but then I want to go somewhere new and fresh where people don't know me.
2. Apply for Classes. I'm glad that this year, I only need to apply for classes around my personal schedule. No restrictions!
3. Find out everything about the new church. Yes, I am moving church again. This time, it is about 5 minutes from my house and my grandparents attend it. Church will be my main focus next year.
4. Make a budget and stick to it. I've always budgeted my money but always ended up going over about $20 or so dollars a month. (THAT's $240 a YEAR THAT I COULD HAVE SAVED). No more unnessesary driving, eating out, or needless trips to Target *sigh*.
CAN I DO IT? YES!
However, I'm glad for one thing.
I still have friends who will be super seniors. I'll still be a senior.
Things to do before returning to Riverside:
1. Find a job. I'm glad that this year, I'll only have to schedule work (after I find a job) around just my school schedule. I'm thinking about going back to my old job at the office (if they take me), but then I want to go somewhere new and fresh where people don't know me.
2. Apply for Classes. I'm glad that this year, I only need to apply for classes around my personal schedule. No restrictions!
3. Find out everything about the new church. Yes, I am moving church again. This time, it is about 5 minutes from my house and my grandparents attend it. Church will be my main focus next year.
4. Make a budget and stick to it. I've always budgeted my money but always ended up going over about $20 or so dollars a month. (THAT's $240 a YEAR THAT I COULD HAVE SAVED). No more unnessesary driving, eating out, or needless trips to Target *sigh*.
CAN I DO IT? YES!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
BITTERSWEET HAPPINESS
YAY! it's MArch!
Spring is here,
or almost.
my story is so juicy, I should make a production company and make it into a real miniseries.
haha
Spring is here,
or almost.
my story is so juicy, I should make a production company and make it into a real miniseries.
haha
Monday, February 2, 2009
HAPPY FEBRUARY!
Man, I can't believe I've made it this far.
God's Grace.
Back home in about 4.75 months. I wish my GPA looked like that
but anyway
I've been writing lately, when I have time.... like now
It's not really a story, it's more of a miniseries, considering that it is written in a script format.
what's it about?
Love, betrayal, and struggle for power and recognition, rather than the usual overcoming adversity plotline that we usually see. It also has plots of revenge and blackmail. Very little good guys in this script and it's supposed to actually have readers question which characters they are actually supposed to love and who they're supposed to hate.
God's Grace.
Back home in about 4.75 months. I wish my GPA looked like that
but anyway
I've been writing lately, when I have time.... like now
It's not really a story, it's more of a miniseries, considering that it is written in a script format.
what's it about?
Love, betrayal, and struggle for power and recognition, rather than the usual overcoming adversity plotline that we usually see. It also has plots of revenge and blackmail. Very little good guys in this script and it's supposed to actually have readers question which characters they are actually supposed to love and who they're supposed to hate.
Friday, January 16, 2009
100 Random Facts and Habits
Okay, so I'm bored so I came up with a list of 100 things about me.
It's always fun for me to read other people's random lists, so i decided to make one about myself.
1. I am an Ethnic Studies major.
2. I am debating whether I want to pursue a PH.D in Ethnic Studies or Sociology.
3. I want to work in a University or with the Government.
4. I don't use the phrase "the whole world". I like to use "the entire world".
5. I don't smoke.
6. I do drink occasionally, but very lightly. (1 part alcohol, 4 parts Ginger Ale).
7. I never leave money on the counter when I purchase something or toss my credit card on the counter to make that cool slapping sound because that is disrespectful to the cashier. I always hand the method of payment to the person unless told to do otherwise.
8. I don't like being around people who smell like cigarettes.
9. I don't like going to restaurants or stores with people who like to aggrevate employees. It's just embarrassing, annoying, and just plain rude.
10. I believe that if it isn't essential and I can't afford it, then I can live without it.
11. I don't own an ipod. Find me one for around $20 and I might think about purchasing it.
12. I youtube a lot.
13. I've never had Church Friends that I could actually hang out with and carry on a serious conversations with.
14. I was a loner in 8th grade.
15. I like urban archeology, meaning researching old abandoned castles, mansions, and other buildings trying to see who use to occupy those places, what went on there, and why they fell into disrepair. I also like to dig up the histories of these places and see what they looked like in their prime.
16. I like the History Channel.
17. I wish I had a copy of every episode of "History's Mysteries"
18. I like Animal Planet
19. I like the Travel Channel
20. I used to be hooked on the Discovery Channel, but now I only like a few shows that they put out.
21. I like Food Network
22. I like HGTV
23. I want to buy an old, but manageable house at a bargain in an nice neighborhood, renovate it, and even name it. I figure if Martha Stewart did it in her Turkey Hill home in Westport, Conneticutt, so can I.
24. I miss the Old Disney Channel.
25. I miss the Old Nicktoons.
26. I like Legos.
27. I like jigsaw puzzles.
28. If I could find a hobby job with Legos, I would do it.
29. If I could find a hobby job with jigsaw puzzles, I would do it.
30. One puzzle that I've always wanted is the 1000 Piece Tiffany: Butterfly Window Puzzle.
31. People mistake me as coming from a well established and weathly family.
32. I like to watch the old black and white Twilight Zone Episodes
33. I've never had to ask my parents for more money than they gave me.
34. I've never burdened my parents with my credit card bills.
35. I hate people who complain about prices at one store and compare them to another in public. I believe that if it is cheaper somewhere else, shop there instead.
36. I think it's funny how people think that if they complain, employees will treat them better, when it is the opposite.
37. I collect old coins. In my collection I have a 1945 Liberty Dime and a 1928 Indian Head Nickel. I also have a few Wheaty Pennies from the 1920's , 30's, and 40's.
38. People mistake me for being older than I am.
39. I like to follow rules. If it says for example, "No sitting", I don't sit and if it says "Please use other door", I use the other door, and if they say "No talking", I don't like to talk.
40. I don't throw trash on the ground and I do criticize those who do. I believe that the trash can is there for a reason.
41. I enjoy tipping waiters and waitresses. I don't see it as an obligation, but a courtesy.
42. I love murals, but hate graffiti. I think graffiti is a crime, ghetto and distasteful.
43. I don't watch anime shows. In fact, I just get bored watching it. (I lived in New Orleans until I was in 6th grade and was the only Asian kid in every school I attended. Ever since I could remember, I would try to be "white" and fit in with the other kids and try to push away anything Asian-related) Therefore, I've never gotten into Dragonball-Z or Sailor Moon or things like that.
44. I love my name PETER CHIN. However, I use to hate it because it sounded "too asian" (see above)
45. I've never been interested in the World Cup. I've never worn one of those Red T-Shirts.
46. I've never had a Honey Bun and I don't plan on having one in the future.
47. I eat things bland (Plain Pancakes, Just Fries, plain nuggets).
48. I wish I could cook like a professional caterer.
49. I have to wear a retainer for the rest of my life.
50. I pronounce "Naruto" like this "Neruto".
51. I do watch anime movies, but only if they are DUBBED. I say it again, DUB, not SUB.
52. I only wear brand name clothes and shoes.
53. I only buy two kinds of clothes: On Sale or Clearance.
54. Favorite Brands: Gap, Banana Republic, and Calvin Klein.
55. I don't like wearing flip flops. They create a gap between the big toe and the second toe which I find incredibly ugly.
56. I don't own any brand name underwear.
57. I get all of the socks and underwear from Wal-Mart or Costco.
58. I really like Zebra Cakes.
59. I don't like knives, but I have no problems with needles.
60. I hate people who shop and don't return things to where they belong if they decide that they don't want a product later on saying "it gives employees something to do". Bad upbringing, mediocre parents.
61. I always tend to make friends with two people who can't stand each other BEFORE I find out that they know each other.
62. I think keeping money in shoes and bras is nasty.
63. I used to play in McDonald's playplaces when I was 5. Now I realize that they're gross.
64. When I was working in an accounting office, I realized that I enjoy bookkeeping.
65. I don't like it when parents don't control their kids.
66. I like Ice Cream, but I REALLY like cake. I don't like ice cream cake.
67. I HATE beer.
68. I only eat white meat chicken (Breasts and Wings), but i can live with a thigh. NO Legs please.
69. A1 Steak Sauce is great.
70. I want a body like Pierce Brosnan's when I'm in my 60s.
71. I've never gotten into Star Wars. I am totally clueless about George Lucas.
72. I enjoy Roller Coasters
73. Disneyland grew on me over the years. It took a while.
74. I can't stand shoplifters.
75. My usual Starbucks is a Green Tea Frappe with Whipped Cream.
76. My Usual Starbucks during finals week is a Caramel Frappe with Extra Caramel.
77. I don't drink Arizonas.
78. I don't drink Sobe.
79. I shower daily.
80. My favorite veggies are mushrooms, asparagus, and spinach.
81. I like fuzzy things: My fuzzy blanket and my BUBU Bear (from Julie) for example.
82. I believe that if you are an unemployed smoker, alcoholic, or a drug user, you SHOULD NOT be given help from the government in the form of food stamps and welfare checks.
83. I respect people who were on food stamps, but got off of them by being productive members of society.
84. I tend to judge people by how they dress and how they take care of themselves. (what brands they wear, how clean the clothes are, and how well groomed they are)
85. I'm not a hat person.
86. I used to bite my nails in 2nd Grade after reading the Berenstein Bears book about biting nails. It was supposed to tell me NOT to bite my nails, but then it had the opposite effect on me. This went on for about a week, then my parents told me to stop. I stopped 2 weeks later.
87. I don't mind repeating myself twice, but three times hits a nerve.
88. I never eat or drink anything until after I pay for it. It's stealing to do otherwise.
89. I always wear socks, even at home.
90. Immature adults annoy me.
91. I enjoy white chocolate and milk chocolate, but only if they have nuts in them. I don't eat dark chocolate.
92. My favorite show is the Simpsons, then Family Guy.
93. I like sleeping, but I really like napping better for some reason.
94. I enjoy Chicken Bakes,.
95. I hate having long hair.
96. I have to shave every other day.
97. I'm bad at gift-giving. Actually, it's more like gift-choosing.
98. Sometimes, I can't even read my own handwriting.
99. I wish I was more of a handyman.
100. I've never had a secret menu item from In-N-Out so I don't know what "Animal Style" is.
It's always fun for me to read other people's random lists, so i decided to make one about myself.
1. I am an Ethnic Studies major.
2. I am debating whether I want to pursue a PH.D in Ethnic Studies or Sociology.
3. I want to work in a University or with the Government.
4. I don't use the phrase "the whole world". I like to use "the entire world".
5. I don't smoke.
6. I do drink occasionally, but very lightly. (1 part alcohol, 4 parts Ginger Ale).
7. I never leave money on the counter when I purchase something or toss my credit card on the counter to make that cool slapping sound because that is disrespectful to the cashier. I always hand the method of payment to the person unless told to do otherwise.
8. I don't like being around people who smell like cigarettes.
9. I don't like going to restaurants or stores with people who like to aggrevate employees. It's just embarrassing, annoying, and just plain rude.
10. I believe that if it isn't essential and I can't afford it, then I can live without it.
11. I don't own an ipod. Find me one for around $20 and I might think about purchasing it.
12. I youtube a lot.
13. I've never had Church Friends that I could actually hang out with and carry on a serious conversations with.
14. I was a loner in 8th grade.
15. I like urban archeology, meaning researching old abandoned castles, mansions, and other buildings trying to see who use to occupy those places, what went on there, and why they fell into disrepair. I also like to dig up the histories of these places and see what they looked like in their prime.
16. I like the History Channel.
17. I wish I had a copy of every episode of "History's Mysteries"
18. I like Animal Planet
19. I like the Travel Channel
20. I used to be hooked on the Discovery Channel, but now I only like a few shows that they put out.
21. I like Food Network
22. I like HGTV
23. I want to buy an old, but manageable house at a bargain in an nice neighborhood, renovate it, and even name it. I figure if Martha Stewart did it in her Turkey Hill home in Westport, Conneticutt, so can I.
24. I miss the Old Disney Channel.
25. I miss the Old Nicktoons.
26. I like Legos.
27. I like jigsaw puzzles.
28. If I could find a hobby job with Legos, I would do it.
29. If I could find a hobby job with jigsaw puzzles, I would do it.
30. One puzzle that I've always wanted is the 1000 Piece Tiffany: Butterfly Window Puzzle.
31. People mistake me as coming from a well established and weathly family.
32. I like to watch the old black and white Twilight Zone Episodes
33. I've never had to ask my parents for more money than they gave me.
34. I've never burdened my parents with my credit card bills.
35. I hate people who complain about prices at one store and compare them to another in public. I believe that if it is cheaper somewhere else, shop there instead.
36. I think it's funny how people think that if they complain, employees will treat them better, when it is the opposite.
37. I collect old coins. In my collection I have a 1945 Liberty Dime and a 1928 Indian Head Nickel. I also have a few Wheaty Pennies from the 1920's , 30's, and 40's.
38. People mistake me for being older than I am.
39. I like to follow rules. If it says for example, "No sitting", I don't sit and if it says "Please use other door", I use the other door, and if they say "No talking", I don't like to talk.
40. I don't throw trash on the ground and I do criticize those who do. I believe that the trash can is there for a reason.
41. I enjoy tipping waiters and waitresses. I don't see it as an obligation, but a courtesy.
42. I love murals, but hate graffiti. I think graffiti is a crime, ghetto and distasteful.
43. I don't watch anime shows. In fact, I just get bored watching it. (I lived in New Orleans until I was in 6th grade and was the only Asian kid in every school I attended. Ever since I could remember, I would try to be "white" and fit in with the other kids and try to push away anything Asian-related) Therefore, I've never gotten into Dragonball-Z or Sailor Moon or things like that.
44. I love my name PETER CHIN. However, I use to hate it because it sounded "too asian" (see above)
45. I've never been interested in the World Cup. I've never worn one of those Red T-Shirts.
46. I've never had a Honey Bun and I don't plan on having one in the future.
47. I eat things bland (Plain Pancakes, Just Fries, plain nuggets).
48. I wish I could cook like a professional caterer.
49. I have to wear a retainer for the rest of my life.
50. I pronounce "Naruto" like this "Neruto".
51. I do watch anime movies, but only if they are DUBBED. I say it again, DUB, not SUB.
52. I only wear brand name clothes and shoes.
53. I only buy two kinds of clothes: On Sale or Clearance.
54. Favorite Brands: Gap, Banana Republic, and Calvin Klein.
55. I don't like wearing flip flops. They create a gap between the big toe and the second toe which I find incredibly ugly.
56. I don't own any brand name underwear.
57. I get all of the socks and underwear from Wal-Mart or Costco.
58. I really like Zebra Cakes.
59. I don't like knives, but I have no problems with needles.
60. I hate people who shop and don't return things to where they belong if they decide that they don't want a product later on saying "it gives employees something to do". Bad upbringing, mediocre parents.
61. I always tend to make friends with two people who can't stand each other BEFORE I find out that they know each other.
62. I think keeping money in shoes and bras is nasty.
63. I used to play in McDonald's playplaces when I was 5. Now I realize that they're gross.
64. When I was working in an accounting office, I realized that I enjoy bookkeeping.
65. I don't like it when parents don't control their kids.
66. I like Ice Cream, but I REALLY like cake. I don't like ice cream cake.
67. I HATE beer.
68. I only eat white meat chicken (Breasts and Wings), but i can live with a thigh. NO Legs please.
69. A1 Steak Sauce is great.
70. I want a body like Pierce Brosnan's when I'm in my 60s.
71. I've never gotten into Star Wars. I am totally clueless about George Lucas.
72. I enjoy Roller Coasters
73. Disneyland grew on me over the years. It took a while.
74. I can't stand shoplifters.
75. My usual Starbucks is a Green Tea Frappe with Whipped Cream.
76. My Usual Starbucks during finals week is a Caramel Frappe with Extra Caramel.
77. I don't drink Arizonas.
78. I don't drink Sobe.
79. I shower daily.
80. My favorite veggies are mushrooms, asparagus, and spinach.
81. I like fuzzy things: My fuzzy blanket and my BUBU Bear (from Julie) for example.
82. I believe that if you are an unemployed smoker, alcoholic, or a drug user, you SHOULD NOT be given help from the government in the form of food stamps and welfare checks.
83. I respect people who were on food stamps, but got off of them by being productive members of society.
84. I tend to judge people by how they dress and how they take care of themselves. (what brands they wear, how clean the clothes are, and how well groomed they are)
85. I'm not a hat person.
86. I used to bite my nails in 2nd Grade after reading the Berenstein Bears book about biting nails. It was supposed to tell me NOT to bite my nails, but then it had the opposite effect on me. This went on for about a week, then my parents told me to stop. I stopped 2 weeks later.
87. I don't mind repeating myself twice, but three times hits a nerve.
88. I never eat or drink anything until after I pay for it. It's stealing to do otherwise.
89. I always wear socks, even at home.
90. Immature adults annoy me.
91. I enjoy white chocolate and milk chocolate, but only if they have nuts in them. I don't eat dark chocolate.
92. My favorite show is the Simpsons, then Family Guy.
93. I like sleeping, but I really like napping better for some reason.
94. I enjoy Chicken Bakes,.
95. I hate having long hair.
96. I have to shave every other day.
97. I'm bad at gift-giving. Actually, it's more like gift-choosing.
98. Sometimes, I can't even read my own handwriting.
99. I wish I was more of a handyman.
100. I've never had a secret menu item from In-N-Out so I don't know what "Animal Style" is.
Monday, January 12, 2009
SOUPLANTATION
I'm craving Souplantation right now.
Clam Chowder Peter Style: Clam Chowder topped with sour cream and sprinkled with bacon bits... mmmm.....
on a side note, I'm really excited that in 22 weeks, I will be back in California.
It can't come soon enough, then again, I am anxious that I don't have enough time to come back.
Questions that go through my head:
What will I do? Where can I work?
In other words, How will I live?
My car is older now so will it run as well as it used to?
Will things be different now that most people will have graduated by the time I come back?
Will I be able to adjust to school life after a one year absence?
but then still, God puts this in my heart:
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" Matthew 6:25-27.
Clam Chowder Peter Style: Clam Chowder topped with sour cream and sprinkled with bacon bits... mmmm.....
on a side note, I'm really excited that in 22 weeks, I will be back in California.
It can't come soon enough, then again, I am anxious that I don't have enough time to come back.
Questions that go through my head:
What will I do? Where can I work?
In other words, How will I live?
My car is older now so will it run as well as it used to?
Will things be different now that most people will have graduated by the time I come back?
Will I be able to adjust to school life after a one year absence?
but then still, God puts this in my heart:
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" Matthew 6:25-27.
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