Yahoo!

I finally got to hang out with my boys today. It was so much fun.

Today began with me skating with Niko and Danny. We threw it down a bit, but the result of performance we had was not what we wanted or hoped for. Still, its all good. Hey, we suck. Plain and simple. Danny snapped his deck out of frustration and Niko and I called it quits. That's just how they hobby goes....

After that, I kicked it with Neeks, Cuts, and Ron. So altogether it was the four of us. The four of us in a Camry. We went to Premier and Valley Fair. I love these guys, man. We had fun around the mall, returning things and joking around.

Ron got dropped off because he had other business to attend to, then so did Cuts. Then after an hour, while I stayed with Neeks, Cuts, Neeks, and I reunited. We went to Eastridge to return more things and go around. After realizing there's nothing to do, we returned back to Neek's pad and played some Xbox. When the clocked ticked time for me to be home, we decided to pack everything and play over at mine's. So we did that.

The three of us cuddled close in my room, with the heater on, and played games. Games for hours. Then, when it got late, they bounced.

Thanks to my nigs tonight! Much love! Four life! Por vida! (I think that means for life!)

WE GOT UNKED. UNKED OURSELVES HARD. WOW......

Sorry if tonight's blog wasn't up to par. Its because I'm tired like a mistreated preteen age worker in a third world country. Damn, haha, maybe thats a bit exaggerated, but you understand.

This is the sign off! Peace!

Yesterday

Sucked. 12/27/07 sucked. Oh well, its ok. And that's all I have to say about it. I hope today will be better.

Stream of Consciousness Post

I woke up tired today, and still am.

Hung out with my great friend "Kski" today and I finally went to La Vic's.

Its actually named La Victoria.

The food is good, worth returning for.

The hang out was uber fun.

I sat on a fat red inflatable chair, which Kski thought I wouldn't do.

I painted today. Yay!!!

Just the background for a new piece. I haven't finished the other one.

Raced on the freeway against family earlier.

Dinner @ Denny's.

Raced again on the freeway. Missed the exit, took the wrong exit, got lost, and found my way back home.

I am... seriously, bad with directions.

Today was the first time that I ever ran so low on gas, it almost hit the E.

Got gas.

I'm home and chilling.

:D

'Tis the Season.

Today is totally blog-worthy.

I woke up to the fourth call, after three missed ones, from my father. He called to tell me to pick him up from my Aunt's house. At first I was shocked, I mean, I just woke up, by him, and I've got to go get him at that instant. I knew I had to act quick because if I didn't, he'd get impatient. It was hard -I just woke up. Eventually, a few minutes and a loss of electricity later, I was able to get out of bed, ready, and through the door.

The drive there, on the freeway, was a bit weird. As I merged onto 680 N, I was hitting 100 mph and I didn't even know it. I guess it was because the freeway was so spacious and empty, with the exception of a few particular cars. Anyways, I reached my Aunt's house happy because I knew the way there and it was my first time traveling alone. Usually, I'd get lost, because I am undoubtedly poor at following driving directions. Luckily, I was guided with confidence. The drive back was kind of the same as the drive there. Alright.

My day was something. Something great. It was just... calm; relaxing. For the majority of my day, Tuesday, I caught up and watched the fourth season of One Tree Hill. Man, I didn't know how much I've missed that show. Also, I am the Season-Watcher-Master! Seriously bro, I finished six discs, with six 40-ish minute episodes, all in two days. Heck, if we were to get technical, then all of the time I spent watching would probably be within 24 hours. So yes, I'm the Season-Watcher-Master. Getting back to what I was saying, I missed that show. I remember when the Pilot episode first aired. Prior to that I've seen the commercials on the WB and I never became interested. I even saw the ads in the malls. But on that day, my sister suddenly opted to view it. I was like, "what?" I didn't know that she was interested in watching it. So, I watched it with her and my mother. That night, I fell in like with One Tree Hill. And as the years went by along with the show, I stayed a valiant fan. All the way until the mid of the fourth season. Then, the plot was getting thicker, it always does, but the show kept taking long breaks. So amidst all that was going on in my life, I put One Tree Hill on hold. Another thing I remember, is that back in the early days, I'd also complain a bit about the story. I claim, and I still do, that in every episode, there is someone apologizing to another. For real! Its ironic of how true that claim can get. Now, as I catch up I come to understand it more. I come to understand the drama and the way the characters act. How come? Its because I'm now at the age of the characters. I'm a senior in high school and can relate to some of the things in the story and thus I understand on a greater level than before. Its astonishing of how much and how many things happened in my life in the absence of this exceptional TV series. I admire One Tree Hill -then, now, and when the people thought it was only for girls.

It was basically just my father and me at home today. We didn't do much of anything together but we kept it sole hanging with ourselves and doing our own thing. He slept, and other things I don't know, and I regarded. But, there was something that surprised my afternoon. That thing was an unready surprise visit by my cheerful friend Anna. Ever since I showed her how close I live to here and where my house is, she told me she'd give me a surprise visit sometime. I did and didn't like the thought, because I know that if I were to receive a surprise visit at home, it'd be at the wrong time or I would not be presentable. So, she said she'd warn me first and I accepted. She did that today. "Are you ready for your surprise visit?" I paused. Unfortunately, my house was a mess so I did not invite her in. My apologizes Friend!! Next time I promise! We stayed outside for a few. Thank you for the thought and action of what you gave me today, Anna. Thank you for the surprise visit.

Another, watching the people in One Tree Hill graduate mad me a bit sad because I'm going to do that soon. It just reminded me of what's to come.

Theres the "it" of today. I kept feeling the urge to blog it out because the substance of what I had to write was well worth it. Nice alliteration order right there huh? Haha, thanks. So... that just may be it for this installment. I enjoyed today and hope everything is well with everything. Ciao!

That's not enough, come back with more.

Sup. So yesterday, the 24th, was koo.


OK, ok, ok, ok.... This is the last time I'll sum up my day in a few sentences.

Because I know you want more. ;]

Au revoir.

Where ya been?

I hung out with an 'old' friend today. And it was cool.


C'est tout.

Itssssss aight.

Today was pretty tight.


That's that.

Content.

Yay! Today was pretty cool. I had a great day. Normally, I'd really detail it out, but I'm tired and so is my body. I'll keep it concise.

I woke up on time and prepared myself accordingly. I got breakfast and was parked at school at 6:45 am. Damn! That must have been the earliest and once in a long time. It was dope. School was cool and so was my little parking lot party.

After school, I took care of a few errands and went home. I tried to study, but then I fell asleep TWICE while doing it. Not once, but twice! Damn, thats funny. Then, I went to kick it with LL and man...! We laced another track and its a killer! Check it out 'cause it'll be out soon.

Went to Church to drop off the supplies and then went to the gym. I had a great workout and I am really tired. Returned home and ate.

Now I'm here, about to go sleep. Was that concise enough for you? Haha, thanks for staying. G'night.

All that ain't good....

I don't know what it is, but since the afternoon I've been feeling a bit down. Just a sad feeling just burrowing in my chest. Again, I don't know what it is. It seems like everywhere I'm at, that feeling finds a way to make something happen that I don't appreciate. Then again, I should just be able to get over it and let it go.... That's not working. So, I thought I could use it all and channel it through poetry and write a new verse. We'll see if that follows through.

I hope for a good night. G'night.

Swell.

Today was a calm and chill, relaxing day. I, again, didn't get to paint.... Shame on me.

School was alright and a little bit fun. After school, I went home and relaxed for about two hours. I watched more That '70s Show, I swear I can't get enough, and ate ice cream. Then, I took a nap before heading to the gym. Whenever I take daytime naps, which are great by the way, they always last more than I planned. I wanted to sleep for only an hour, but ended up sleeping for over an hour and a half. Its not that it just happens like that, I also hear the alarm but continue to plunge deeper into relaxation. Or, my REM sleep. So a bit after waking up I scooped up Terrence and we headed to the YMCA.

I was pumped up for my workout today. Today was arms day, and everyone knows that the arms are, probably, the most looked at for muscularity. I mean, which guy doesn't want bigger biceps? Chicks dig biceps! Lol, maybe.... Well, it turns out that my arms were somehow tired, something I did not expect at all. So, I didn't get the greater workout that I desired. And, yesterday I worked out my legs after a month hiatus and I still received a great workout. Oh well, that was how the cookie crumbled this time.

So at home I ate tons of spaghetti. I love my mom's spaghetti, its just flavorful. After that, I rested for a little and then began my studies. I have a double chapter psyche test tomorrow and I haven't been on top of what I've been taught, so I needed to really study. All in all, my study session was really resourceful and I believe I'm ready to take the test. Yeah... c'mon, it's me and psyche -I'm smart in that class.

Now, my plan to sleep for a long time, around/over eight hours is slowly limiting, so I've got to get going. Goodnight!

Blessed, Installment 3.

Yet another miraculous day.

Serenity.

So today was awesome. I had a pleasant and beautiful morning. I woke up at 8:49 AM after having a dream that I really thought was true. It was too weird and, whatever, to blog about, and I also don't want to. So, as I laid in bed, with the little time I had to continue to lay, I was running my plans through my mind. I knew that I had to be at Church by 10 AM, and I was becoming prepared for it. I got up and saw that I once again left my DVD player on, the screen was blue, so I turned it off and washed up a bit. I sat on my ever-so-with me chair and lost track of time with my computer. The time became 9:11 am and I needed to get ready -badly. Hustled my way through a shower and returned to my room at 9:30 am. Bad move. I needed to leave the house by that time, and I really needed to eat breakfast. Whatevs... so I kept moving. Got ready, threw on my new polo and tie and everything else, and went downstairs. By then it was 9:47 am. I stayed a bit thinking of what to take with me as my snack, which would be my breakfast. I grabbed my Captn Crunch and headed out. Gone.

The roads were packed and the clock was ticking, I kid you not. So, I relied on my faith and street racer'd it around. Passed red lights, weaved through traffic... the usual bit. And of course, I was speeding. I arrived at Church at exactly 10 am.

Sat in the last row and half of the children had already reached the loft. It was all ok though, I knew everything was alright. I haven't had a Q&A lesson in years! Never since I stepped down a long time ago. It felt a bit weird, but it settled its way within me. I came to feel how it used to feel. At the end of the service, love was once again manifested.

At the after children's activity-thing, I felt a little bit alone. I know that's so wrong, but it was because I had no one to actually kick it with, so I was just standing there. There were games to play, but I didn't feel like joining. It was not because I felt too good for them, which was joked at to me (which I didn't appreciate), but it was because I felt that I'd rather leave all the fun to the children. There's no harm in that. I also came upon the knowledge that pizza was making its way there and that sounded good because the cereal just didn't cut it. I waited for it and I went around finding and pretending to do something. Medium-size story short, I didn't receive any pizza. When I saw boxes come, though I wanted to, I didn't run at them. I let those that did go first. When my time came, there were no more. Sad. Second chance came, but the pizza's way was detoured to the kitchen to be divided into slices. I gave up and decided to leave them all to the others. So, I went to fed myself at Burger King. Got the food and returned back and ate in my car behind the Function Hall.

So returning home felt great because the atmosphere and feeling was so calm. I was alone and the house was white and bright. I relaxed and did this and that.

Picked up the togas and went to Kragen's. Then, a call from Anna came.

Anna and I had a great hang out today. We watched I Am Legend and it was super duper good. We also had a long wait hang out in Barnes & Noble's. And other things were included too.

So here I am, at the end of this blog. I like how I've written a large amount again and went into detail, thought not so into like I've done before. Hope you enjoyed.

Man, how the times have changed and grown. I miss the past.

Thanks and goodnight.

Busybody.

So woke up, got ready, ate cereal, went to school.

School was cool.

After I got out of class I went straight to Church.
Then after I checked the dry cleaners on Quimby and Ruby.
Came back home.
Ate and relaxed.
Went to Cleaners4less on Ruby.
Back home.
Relaxed, watched some 70s Show, and took a nap.
Went to Sears and got some clothes. Thanks for the hook Brandon!
Went to Winchester Auto Parts while waiting for a call.
Back home.
Relaxed for a bit.
Went to the gym and had a GREAT workout.
Back home again.
Ate.
Now I'm chillin'!

Dang, I had a busy, responsible day. In and out of the house a few times. Makes me feel good about myself. Also, been bumpin' Paramore all day! Yee!

Off to chill some more! :D Goodnight!

Livin' out there.

Friday - Saturday = DOPE. 'Nuff said.

(The "-" is used as "to.")

Laters! :D

Commando!

Today was FUN! :D


...FYI: I went commando the whole day. Hehe.




Thanks.

Blessed.

SATs was cool.

Suby meet was awesome.

My adventure with my brothers was priceless.

If I blogged about it, it'd be SO MUCH. I'm tired though, but really though... just ask me.
I'll tell you in person.

Love ya!

Waiting to exhale... from Black Friday.

Boy, oh boy... my day was great. Everything was so dope and I had tons of fun. Great car rides and great go-'rounds. It was so great.

I'm talking about my day, not an actual day, because, I have not had a night of sleep. My "day" consists of Thursday, Thanksgiving, and today, Friday. Allow me to take you on a journey.

It was Thanksgiving, on a Thursday afternoon. I finished my chores and began to get ready to go to my cousin's for Thanksgiving. So when everyone was ready, we went to pick up my cousin Marvin. I was the one driving and was ready to drive, literally, over a hundred miles. After getting him, my family headed towards Hayward.

The drive there was cool. I was speeding, since its hard not to, and wanted to hit 100 mph. I told Marv to tell me when my parents' eyes were all closed so I could do it. But, I only reached 95 mph, that was the time when my fright kicked in. Marv was my co-pilot, navigating me with play-by-play directions. And then the time came where we reached Hayward and arrived at my cousin's house.

Thanksgiving was good this year. Though the family wasn't complete, we all still had a good time. There was good food and good companionship. And once again, no turkey. Why? Haha, because we're Filipino. I bonded lots with my cousins and we all played games and watched movies, and other things... together. Everything was filled with love.

While there, Marv and I had already established that we'd go around together for Black Friday. We wanted to go to Great Mall at 12 am, but I was unable to. So, we said we'd just go around 4 am. During the drive home, I asked my peeps if I could spend the night at Marv's and that we'd go shopping around 4 am, and the idea was approved.

Marv and I set out on the road, it was about 11ish -I'm not sure. We went to go pick up our two friends that would complete our quartet of Black Friday lunatics. When the posse was complete, it consisted of Marvin, Andre, my new friend Adrian, and myself. We all went to Marv's house.

None of us slept. We played Halo 2 for a while and I kept dying. Really, I'm the worst out of all the peeps I've played with. Those guys are great and they're all funny. Today wouldn't have been so special if they weren't in it. So, when time approached 2 am, they urged me to set out. I, of course, didn't really want to because I told my mother that I wouldn't go until 4 am. Sadly, I gave in and we all hit the freeway, with no one on it, around 2 am.

Great Mall was packed. Seriously. All the stores were occupied and it was difficult to maneuver. It was fun though. My friends go some free goodies, which they also got later in the day. (If you know what I mean.) Just like last year, I didn't really find anything but all it took to satisfy me was the trip. I also saw quite a few of my friends and it was all a good feeling. "Do da dancing, dancing!"

After going around for a couple of times and over the span of two hours, my group decided to return home. We hopped in the Impreza and went off. Before reaching Marv's, we got some late night food. We went to Jack in the Box. Jack in the Box was a hoot all in its own. When ordering the food, all of us kept joking around and couldn't keep it together. Throughout the whole night, each one of us acted a fool. We never quit talking and joking with a gook accent and dancing around like goofs. Man, total amusement. That was my only regulation/policy for bringing them around. I'll be the driver as long as I'm supplied with free food. We ordered a lot of burgers.

So at this time, all of us are back in Marvin's room. I was exhausted. My legs and feet were aching and I know my body needed some rest. Marvin felt the same way, even worse actually. Adrian and Andre, well they didn't. The both of them continued to play more Halo while Marv and I squeezed in a half-hour nap.

5:30 am came and woke us up. I asked if we were totally out and they said yeah. They said that nothing could wake Marv and me up and that we were hella snoring. Well, that was a good power nap though. We needed to get up at that time because we were about to set out on our next journey, to Eastridge Mall. Eastridge opened at 6 am and we wanted to be there at 5:30 am. However, from waking up late (late?) we felt a rush. Upon going there, I phoned Danny and told him to meet us there, and when we reached the Barnes & Noble's parking lot, there were hella cars. The parking spots were filled and that wasn't it all, there was a long ass line just to get in. We were all awed, but we saw that the Red Robin's place did not have a line. I guess, we lucked out because we just walked in. Ran in and slid in. Oh man.

Eastridge was pretty tight, not as packed as Great Mall though. I also ran into Jereme and later other friends. It was cool because my posse of four grew to six and we went around together. We laughed, joked, played, etc. The goody receiving didn't stop either. Going around was difficult but we all managed. Though Eastridge is better, in my opinion, than Great Mall, the time at Great Mall beats the time at Eastridge. Now, the sky was illuminated by the sun and it was no longer dark outside. After hanging out there, we went to Circuit City. I wanted to visit my friend who was working but the line to get in was crazy long. The night before, on my way home from Hayward, I already saw people camping. And to see a long line still, I was awed. So, I aborted that plan and we all went to Target.

At Target, I got my dad a present for his birthday, which is today, and we also hung out there more. When we were in the car already ready to leave, my mom called to check up. I told her that we left around 2 am, because she asked me, and to my anticipation she became disappointed. I apologized to her but it didn't really work then. So she told me to go home. I guess, I was informally grounded. With the open day I couldn't go out anymore and I didn't complain. Danny had also urged me to skate, but I kept telling him I'll see because of how tired I was. Yet, his persistence never gave up and upon the incident, I had a valid excuse not to go. I dropped the guys off, at a few popsicles, said my goodbyes, and left. It was "aw..." leaving them.

In my cozy bed, at home alone, I continued to watch more That '70s Show and eat more pumpkin pie. I needed to wait until 5 pm to get ready for my friend's cotillion. After watching a few episodes, my weariness took control and I fell asleep. I didn't wake until 4:30 pm. Originally, I was going to bring Mel and Ronald along with me, but they ended up going by themselves. When the time needed came, I got ready and began to head out. I called my mom before leaving and we became good again. (Yay...!) I got gas and, once again, hit the highway. It felt nice traveling alone and taking care of myself.

On the highway, I was just chillin', driving at my usual pace. Suddenly, a silver, wingless, aftermarket cat back equipped, 04/05 STi comes by on my left. He was in the carpool lane and speed up then braked. The car in front of him was too slow. I was like, "ooh" and thought of what I should do. I was in the right of the carpool lane and then switched one more to my right. I whizzed up and went back to where I was, passing the car in front of me. I knew the STi noticed me doing that. The STi responded by doing the same thing he did and he passed me. I was at his tail, to his right, when he put his right signal on. I didn't know if it was to say hi to me or if he really wanted to switch lanes. I was close to him so I decided to just slow down a bit because I couldn't pass him up due to the slow car in front of me. But, he didn't go in my lane, so I believed that the signal was to say hi. So, I went up to his side. I looked at him a few times but couldn't clearly see him. His windows were tinted but I could see his silhouette and I knew he saw me. After a few moments, he switched out lanes and exited. I guess, he really did want to exit.

I got lost after exiting the freeway looking for the hotel. I knew which street I had to turn on but never saw the sign. I kept looking for it until I hit Great Mall. It really sucked because I hate it when I get lost, I've been lost too many times, and yet was ironically funny because I was at the same place just hours ago. I find those ironic things funny. So, I finally U turned and went straight, thinking I made a wrong turn, and continued onto El Camino Real. I gave up so I parked and called the hotel for directions. After being given detailed directions, I followed them. It turns out that the street I needed to find was the one right after the exit. I never saw the sign! Oh well, whatever.

The cotillion was fun. I sat next to Ronald and Mel and chatted it up with them ever so much. I saw lots of peeps I knew and it was cool saying hi. Other stuff happened too, but nothing brought it down. After it all, I returned home.

The drive home was quick and smooth. I was going real fast and intelligently maneuvered through the little traffic. I came home exactly at 11 pm and meet my curfew on the dot.

So! That was my great day! ...With little details missing of course. But yeah, it was great. Seriously, great or awesome would be the best adjectives to describe it. I am truly thankful.

Now, you know what I'm going to do. I shall continue with my usual chill routine and furthermore enjoy my vacation.

Total miles covered in my (Thursday-Friday) day: 158. I totally fulfilled my saying already, lol.

Happy 54th birthday Father!!!!

Goodnight.

Happy Thanksgiving 2007

I'm sitting here on Thanksgiving morning just chillin'. For today I'm going to my cousin's in Hayward to celebrate. I am driving. And, I look forward to it. I look forward to eat and bond with the family, since everyone is growing up so fast. For tomorrow, Black Friday, I don't know what to do. I want to be with friends and have a good time. I'll drive, as long as I'm provided with lunch.

Two years ago on Black Friday, my cousin and I ran into the law. Man, that was a good time LOL. The two years have gone by so quickly and we'll always look back on it. Also, this Friday is my dad's birthday and my friends debut. My dad has work so we're not celebrating on that day, but I am going to go to my friend's debut. Its a bit far and I have to drive once again.

I said something yesterday after school that I liked, and I'm going to put it here as well:
"I've got four days ahead of me and over a hundred miles to cover. Are you ready World? 'Cause here I come!"

Well, I'm off to enjoy my day. G'bye.

Grand big 'ol smile.

Today was great, fun, & miraculous.
Today was great, fun, & miraculous.
Today was great, fun, & miraculous.
Today was great, fun, & miraculous.
Today was great, fun, & miraculous.

HAPPEE BERDEY TO MY ATE JANELLE!!!

Went to Eastridge to meet fellow i-clubbers.
Met them then we all mobbed it to Capitol Subaru.
It was dope, it was a line of Imprezas all down Capitol.
The meet was dope!
Went to the GEM.
GEM was great.
And then this and that.

So much in between like always but I'll keep them to myself. Damn though, I drove hecka miles today. I know it. I probably covered around 40 miles. It left me tired and feeling like I was working out my shins, because of traffic.

Thank you for everything.

G'night.

Oh to be young....

Since last night I was eager to awake. Every time I gained consciousness, I checked what time it was on my phone. Too early... still early... and damn, its still early. I was waiting for 10 am. Because at 10 am, I would begin to get ready and set out on my adventure, celebrating the free day without school. The means of celebration was none other than my favorite hobby, skateboarding. Since last night, Danny and I planned to skate today at 11 am at Sunnyvale skatepark. I've never been there and I have a car, so that meant that I can go there. I was anxious and couldn't help but wait until the time came. Like I said, I kept waking up early and trying to go back to sleep. (That always happens when I'm waiting to do something the next day.) And it was difficult to, too. So, I gave up and arose from bed at 9 am. I saw that DC5Fel was already online. Haha, I guess he was more anxious than me. So we chatted and gathered up a posse. I was planning my day and it became difficult. I tried to reach few people and they weren't answering. Finally, after an hour, I got word and a few of my boys were able to roll through. I finished my game plan and got ready and got out the house.

I made a promise to myself: that I would not drive any passengers illegally for the last week until my license has reached its validity. This coming Wednesday, the 14th 2007, will mark a one year anniversary of me obtaining my driver's license. Thus, enabling me, by law, to transport passengers under the age of 20 freely. I just wanted to go one more week, as if it was one last stretch. But, I'm not perfect.

I rolled with the two Nikos, Niko and Nikko. The ride was dope.

The skate session was fun and the park was cool. Though, I didn't really do anything cool or land anything complex, its all good with me. The only bad thing is that I scrapped the bottom of my front end coming out of a lot. Major SADFACE.

When I finally arrived home the idea to give my baby (car) a wash came to mind. I gathered care information and found supplies in my garage. Then, I went to work. It was fun to wash my car. It gave me the feeling of independence, because I've never washed a car alone; let alone one that belongs to me. And that "I'm handling mines" feeling. I believe I did a good job. My car looks beautiful and fresh. Now, I just hope it doesn't get ruined or my labor would have been in vain.

I had to relocate my mother's car today and it felt really weird. Its an auto and let me tell you, it is as if I forgot how to drive an auto. As funny as that sounds, it has truth in it. It was so weird and kind of difficult to operate it, because I'm so adjusted to a manual now. When I hopped in it, I got that lost and misplaced feeling, like I was in the wrong spot. When I turned it on, I thought I had to hold something down with my foot, like you do with the clutch in a stick shit. And changing the shifter was supper crazy too. I thought I had to hold something down too. And usually, in an auto you'd put it in reverse when coming out of the driveway, but I put it in neutral. I'm so used to it now! Back when I drove an automatic, I'd never put it in neutral. Lol, damn, its just so funny. Its like a cultural shock or something. I forgot how I went for about 11 months driving an automatic car.

Altogether, I basically looked after myself today. I guess I'm growing up. Yay... and aww... and haha! Yeah, we all grow up... duh. Now, time to grow some more! Which means, I'll try to sleep soon. Goodnight!

The Rundown

"What it is, what it ain't, tell me what to do"

I'm good. I'm full. I'm chillin'. I'm ready. Let's do this.

Words of value to the reader:
What's up? Talk to me.

Today was a fun day. I woke up at 6:25 am after sleeping since, around, 9:30-10pm the night before. Because, yesterday I spent over five straight hours customizing a jacket. Yup, that's right, I'm back in the customizing game. Well, just for that period of time. I had an idea, which led me to begin a project. I worked on it, which led me to feel really tired, especially my back. And, yesterday, I was planning (supposed) to workout my back. Aww.... So, I woke up and was shocked when I saw my clock. I thought for a moment and collected my thoughts, which were flying everywhere by the way, and got up and took a quick shower. Quick showers are boring to me. My usuals consist of 20-30 minutes of quality relaxation in very warm water. Anyways, since I had left everything the way it was from the night before, I checked the weather on my computer. I always do that and it makes me feel prepared and also gives me an idea of what apparel to wear. Then I dressed and headed out the door. ...Then I went back in the door -I forgot something, then I went back out.... Arrived at school and had another DAE, plus Danny, hang out.

School, my classes, was alright today. Nothing special in first period, only that I disliked it even more because of the work. In second period, I came up with my research question. Actually, I changed it. It was going to be about the relation with your favorite music and how it treats your dopamine. About that I said, "nah," and conjured up 'How does bodybuilding affect your mind and your mood?' Now, that shall be a bomb ass research paper. Research paper... argh! Third period is art 2. Art class is art class; same 'ol. Fourth was fun. I had been trippin' earlier if there was going to be a quiz in that class, but attention came to me that my teacher wasn't at school and that the quiz is next Wednesday, so I became relieved. We had a substitute who didn't do much than what he was instructed. So, he left us alone and we, the students, did whatever we wanted. Most of us pulled out our phones and played with them. At my table, we went phone crazy. We played with each other's phones and took pictures, shared texts, etc. Also, in there we're able to eat and its the class after break. I bought food late during break so I ate 'em in class. First to consume was a corn dog. Finished. Second to consume was a chicken sandwich. Finished. And third to consume were oatmeal raisin cookies. Finished!! After eating the sandwich I said, "and you thought I was done," to my table mates. The response was, "damn, J****!" Funny stuff!

The guy that owes me money keeps saying he'll come through but keeps flaking. Whack ass.

Wednesday, the vending machine ate my $1.50 and the lunch lady told me to write some info down and return it to her so she can have the vending machine guy refund my money. I forgot to do it. Double whack ass.

After my all my classes were over I hung out. I freestyled a bit and joked a lot. Then, I practiced drifting in the lot. O:-] It was pretty fun and felt like I got a tiny bit of it right. As I approached a turn, at maybe 15 mph, I pulled the e-brake and my back tires swung. Then I let the brake down and jumped forward. I was nervous and scared that I'd get hurt or in trouble, and even both. So that kinda held me back, but I know if I really tried I could've done better. It was fun and cool though, and now I like pulling the e-brake on turns.

I had another dope skate session today. The setting: EVHS, regular time. Ran into my skater homies and Danny and I just hopped on it. Got our stuff and did it. I was also pushed by Paul to skate the big three in the quad facing the library. That thing is big and the jump is haunting. But, I mustered enough courage to try it a few times, so did Danny. I went off it maybe 3 or 4 times and was constantly backed by my friends. All those times except once, I fell. Fell hard. I'm bruised. :'[ Bruised on both of my palms, right elbow, both knees, and one big ass one on my right side. Its sad how this passion beats me up. Yet, it was good. Danny landed it twice... darn. Even though everyone wants to see me do it because I make it look cool.

Took a trip to the little sale and pre-grand opening at Vans @ Eastridge. I knew one of my friends worked there, but when I got there I saw that a handful of my friends work there. Its kinda cool cause its in the family. Also, tons of people were there and many were people I knew. I chatted and caught up with a bit of them. I also sat in there waiting for service for over half an hour. Oh well, its a curse that I'm so shy, modest, and patient. What do you think? So I bought two pairs of shoes. One for my sister for her birthday and one for me. Yay!

I made a decision today. Its that I'm done trying to collect the top end shoes. I'm just off it, I don't know why. Today, I skated in my holy grails, my bisons. THE pair that I once tried so hard to keep it fresh and in tact. I always wanted to skate in some low top heat though, and it just had to be them I guess. I don't know what actions I'll be taking right now but I'll sell things soon. I've just gotten into bigger and better things. I'm now done with the whole image image. If you know what I mean. I'll save the money and mod my car hahah! From now on, I'll just be rocking Vans. Lol, even though, I'll try and make them Supreme Vans. Oh yeah.

So I'm just chillin' now like I always do and what I do best. I even make complex sentences, can you tell? Yawwwn.... I didn't end up going to the gym again today. That makes this week only having two visits to the gym, the same as last week. I've got to get back on it, seriously. And eat more, as if there's no tomorrow. ;]

Goodnight. Return soon! Holla!!

A while.

Its been just over two weeks since I last blogged. Pardon the absence. A lot has happened and changed in those two weeks. Homecoming finally took place at school, I got more into cars, etc etc. Though I can't really remember everything, for that fact I'll give you what I got.

So lately I've just tasted the feeling of tardiness. College applications. A pain to some, a blur to others, and a headache to all. Well, maybe not all. To me, I knew I should have began this business earlier. I even planned to. I planned for college during the end of junior year. And... I'm just getting to it now, even though I also proclaimed mid-October as the starting point. Oh well you know. That's how things are presently happening and I've got to deal.

Its been my dream ever since I was young... yada, yada, yada. How many times will I tell that story? Truth be told, as much as I want! Because that's my epic story. To sum it up, I've got to be going to an art college. Its my calling on Earth and its what I do best. I'm an artist no matter what others may say or what I have to show. So, I'm applying to three art colleges. They are all within California but not in San Jose. So if I get into one, meaning my dream comes true, I've got to move -alone. Yes indeed. They are: The Art Center; Pasadena, California College of the Arts; San Francisco, and Otis; Los Angeles. They're out of San Jose because they are the only ones with established rep that provide majors in illustration. If it were my way, I wouldn't have to move. But, time shall let us all know how it goes. Fall backs? SJSU and maybe UCSD. I've heard that they have good art departments, but the reason why I want to go to an all art college is to just focus on art. I don't want to go to "college" and take other classes besides what I want to major in. If that happened, it would just seem to me that college is not college and just another extension of high school. Because when I was young, college gave the impression of the stage that prepares you to become what you want to become and do what you want to do as a profession. Maybe thats old fashioned but that's still how I feel about it. And, unfortunately, if I don't get into any art college, I just don't know what I'm going to do besides cry and be emo. Lol.

Majority knows about my fascination with sneakers. Since I've gotten my own car, I've since, you can say, forsaken it. Lately, I'm becoming less and less caring about shoes and about my mission to acquire the ones I want. I'm not avidly on shoe forums anymore and I am avidly on Subaru forums now. Its not that I'm ending my attraction, its just becoming idle. For how long? I don't know. I've even considered actually stopping a few times. But, think of the reaction people would have because of all the fuss I've made about it. Once again, time shall play a part in this and let me know what to do.

I'm good at driving manual now. I go on the freeway alone, I've been in bumper to bumper traffic on the freeway, I speed, drive while on the phone, cut people off, and more. And stalls? I'm not tripping about them anymore. Yes, they occasionally happen, but only when I'm already stopped, as in parked. So, I don't count them because they don't occur when I'm in traffic, on the road, and about to drive. They happen when I'm on the driveway already and I forget that the car is still in gear and when I'm trying something new. Bottom line: I don't care if I stall or not anymore. :D Also, my license plates came in yesterday. Now its not a "new" car anymore and now I can be tracked if I'm caught speeding or doing something naughty on the road. When I didn't have my plates I wanted them so I could fit in the "used" or "owned" cars. Now that they're here and installed, I kinda want to have the substitute sign still. Odd huh? I also have a new deck in it now, so I can play my iPod. Since my car is a non turbocharged Impreza, I have the urge to tune it up. But, it will take loads of time and money and I'm not joking when I say loads. It would be cheaper and maybe easier, yet gayer, to trade it in later and get a WRX or STI. And again... we'll see what to do with time. I've had the car for just over a month now and already put over 500 miles on it.

So now I'm sitting here thinking of what subject to write about next. ...My decision is to just freely write here and leave it be, because I've got to sleep soon. I woke up late this morning and was late to class. Resulting, adding in the weather conditions, with me being "ehh..." for the day. Now I'll hurry to bed and hurry to school. I go early now and I try to be parked around 6:50 am, hopefully with breakfast. Why? Its just pleasant to be there early and alone. I chill and wait for my morning crew, which usually consists of Anna and Jereme, and we just hang out. I've got legitimate responsibilities now and got to take care of them. In a sense, its nice to be independent and accomplish the tasks set by yourself.

That's today's installment. Goodnight you. Merci.

Tornado

A tussle
A dent
A drive
A refuge
A repair
A tired body
A tardy
A flake
A spill of coffee
A skate park
A skate session
A hangout
A confiscation
A burn
A defiance
A workout
A job
A visit
A laugh
A yawn
A skip
A quiz
A laptop
A bad break
A stall
A filler up
A breakfast
A rainfall
A song
A talk
A call
A hug
A flat tire
A 360 flip
A drop in
A prayer
A decline
A disappointment
A late night sleep

My week was a tornado.

Ice Cube.

Today was cool. Here's a rundown:
*Note- Details in between are left out*

Woke up.
Made a new ring tone for my phone.
Worked with my dad on a job.
Scare and impress my dad with my driving.
Returned home.
Went to school.
Aided in decorating and posed for pictures.
Came to an idea to hide in the cafeteria until the dance started, because I had no ticket and was tempted to go.
Became too chicken to do it, so I decided not to.
Returned home.
Finally watched Aladdin after many years.
Realized the bad, subliminal, messages in there.
Finished it.
Sang A Whole New World.
-Yes, I really did, and I'm good at it. Ask to hear me!
Now... feeling like I want to write a song. Not a rap song, but a song; R&B, slow jam, love song.

And, throughout the whole day, I was chillin. Holla!

Today was dope.

Plain and simple. Today was super dope.

I knew today was going to be bomb because I get out early, have time to hang, dress rehearsal, night rally, and then hang afterwards.

When second period ended, I just couldn't wait until fourth was over. Because, I knew once it ended, it meant that I was free. Free to do whatever I want. I would have so much time. I have a car. And I don't have to stay home.

After lunch, I went out with Danny and Mason. We went to McDonald's (remind me to stop eating that, or take a break), Mason's house, Mason's room, school, my house, my room, Danny's house, Danny's room, and then we split. By then, it was already time for me to be at Nelson's house to try on my costume. Got there and my costume was bad ass. Super bad ass. You can see by pictures, but I had to stick a pillow in there to look fat. I am the Sultan in our skit. ...The best sultan ever! Lol. Then, Brittany, Saheer, and I went back to school.

Once I was in my costume and set, I went to the field to meet my fellow school mates. I'm telling you, the electricity was coming from me. Everybody, mainly females, loved my outfit. I know it was the outfit/costume, because on a regular basis, I don't get that much attention from them. But, haha, it was funny, I received so much attention from them and took so many pictures. I'm not bragging, but its nice to be treated like that. That, is how you can explain the love we have for each other.

Dress rehearsal and the night rally was loads of fun. I even had a lot of fun just chillin', like I do best, with my homies and homegurls while watching the skits. :] I did pretty well. I need to improve my acting but its okay because I've never acted before. Dancing was great except when my costume was falling apart, but I reacted clean and kept it going. Before the rally, homies and I had ciphers. They were spectacular arrays of musical, bodily, percussion. Or, dope beatbox sessions with frees. It was loads of fun.

After, a group of my friends and I went to eat dinner at Denny's. The group consisted of: Cutum, Jereme, Michael and James, Niko and Kiana and her friends, Danny N., Mason, Danny H., Melanie, Ronald, and me. We had a lot of fun there too. So much bonding, it was nice. And, so many momma unks. I wanted to dine & dash, but we had too much people, or people who weren't down. But it was all good.

In the parking lot outside of Denny's we all had a little dance off. Lol, loads of fun yet again. We played music from cars and danced. Danced the Souja Boy dance, which is catchy, and other things as well. As the time approached 10pm we all split. Others and I still had one more hour to kill so we decided to chill at Fowler Park. It was the two Dannys, Mason, Cutum, and me. Just driving there was crazy. Even to Denny's. Danny and I kept going toe and toe. He kept downshifting to speed up but I held my own alright. I went 70 on a 45 zone. (Bad.) Going to the park was the same thing. While we were driving, Jereme even quit on the idea to catch up, even if he has turbo. It was funny. There was a good time that I did get the best of Danny. That was up Aborn. I caught up in fourth and he sped up. I shifted to fifth and he downshifted. We approached the light so I downshifted to fourth and zoomed by. Cuts was in the car too and witnessed it along me. Then, I went to fifth again and rolled. Danny was behind quite an amount. It was cool cause I knew what I was doing. That was his props to me.

As we all arrived at the park we saw Ray there with Brian. We all hung out and chilled and flowed. Peeps were intoxicated, but none of my posse. We began to freestyle and vibe. Later on, a cop came by and flashed his bright light at us and told us to leave. So, we all moved to our cars. I knew he'd go around and he did. And he pulled in the park parking lot and parked. It was whack because I was hoping he wouldn't check us and see that I'm not supposed to drive people. He didn't though and we all bounced. Danny was worried that he'd get pulled over because his car is loud. It was all good. After bringing Cuts and Mason home, it was my turn. Went home and everything is cool, calm, and chill.

Thank you.

Oh I'm used to it....

I'm getting better everyday. No stalls again!!!! In the morning I went to Evergreen Doughnuts, school, home, Nelson's, school, and back home. After lunch, I went out with homies Mason and Danny. We hit up Starbucks and had a craving for some jalapeño pepperoni from Lil' Caesars. Deep dish, of course. We drove and got 'ems, then returned to school. Left the pizza in the open trunk and just munched it all. Man it was spicy, but great. We all also ran out of our drinks too, so we had nothing to replenish ourselves. This morning I finally went up the hill to the parking lot. I'm happy because I didn't stall on it. I even went up it twice today! I've gotten really better too. I'm so happy because of that. :D

HC practice was fun. I find myself fooling around again.... I guess its not hurting anyone, so its alright. Comic relief is what you can turn to me for.

I'm bout to have a chill night tonight. So, lata!

What it do?

So here's a fill-in.

Past few days driving have been really good. Yes, I still have stalled but I don't count them. Why? Because they happened when I was already parked or in a tight place trying to reverse. Yesterday, was the most I've drove with my car. I went to Jamba Juice, then to HC practice (which became canceled), then to my Ate's house for my auntie's surprise birthday party (which is in the Independence HS area.) No stalls baby. (Oh, and then a little joyride at night with my sister and friends. Hehe.) Only two, which were reversing in her court and going up her driveway, into a tight spot between cars. Whatever! I'm not really tripping on stalls anymore because they've dramatically lessened and I'm getting really better. I'm handling the stick better, starting off, everything. And I found out that the Supreme sticker is forever on my bumper now, maybe even the dash, because the sun made it stuck. Haha, that's okay. The only time they'll be off, I guess, is when I replace those parts.

So yeah, cool stuff happened since the last blog. Thus, making the past days cool. And here I am, a beautiful calm Sunday morning, blogging. I don't know if there still is HC practice today, but I've got to record the final audio. I'll watch Aladdin to study my character. But, I might not watch all of it because I just got Season 3 of That '70s Show, and you know how much I like that show. :] Then church tonight and I might drive my car there. We'll see. Then last but not least -wait, yes it is- I have homework. Homework is so gay but its got to be done. I might even do it sooner than tonight. If I feel like it.

See you later!

Progression

I started the morning in my car waiting for Terence to arrive. The night before, we planned to go to McDonald's then he'd teach me how to balance the clutch uphill. I was glad that I woke up on time, I'm getting better, and got ready according to plan. Going outside in the chili brisk morning, I began to customize my car. I saved two Supreme stickers to put on a car if I ever got one. Now that I have, I fulfilled my goal. Applied one on the left corner of the back bumper and one on the dash. They look dope. Also, I found my old little remote control car, the tiny one. I forgot what we used to call them back then, but they were a fad. It was a white WRX, so it was only meant to be hung under the rear view window. Lastly, I popped in the Chino XL CD Here To Save You All. Bumped it the whole day.

With minor difficulties, I did well driving to McD's and back to school. As I looked at the rear view mirror, I'd see Terence giving me a thumbs up. That was pleasant. Arriving at school, I entered the smaller lot then made way to the large one. Parked and saw Stefan parked two spots away to my right. Then, T came around and parked on my left. And then! Jereme came out the cuts and parked next to Terence, saying, "What's up guys?" Haha, that was so funny because it was unexpected. Stefan then reacted by relocating to Jereme's right. It was tight seeing our cars next to each other. JDM and one EDM. Haha. I told them all to hop in my hoopty and I'll practice balancing. After taking a quick lap, I practiced. It went well. Four out of seven tries, I got it. Yay-yuh!! After the morning practicing and joy riding and fun, I parked it. We all got out and collected our things for class, then walked up. As we reached the Cave, we were like, 'why did we walk up so early?' Lol. Bell rang -we split.

At lunch we had a little sideshow. It was funny. Not really a "sideshow," more like a sideshow without the show. We parked all cool and took pictures because I brought a cam and tripod. And again, we did a little joyriding. Terence even tailed me around corners, it was nerve wrecking. Then... a cop appeared out of now where parked near the edge. We know he started to watch us, so again... we split.

I drove to school and home three times altogether today. First, to go to school and come back. Second, to go back to art and finish my painting, which is bomb-ass, and back. And third, to go practice and back. It was tiring doing all that and going back and forth.

The stalls dramatically have decreased today. Sum (probably): 4 times. I'm getting better! :D

After my day ended, I crashed on my bed and fell asleep for an hour or two. I didn't even expect or try to sleep. I was just pretending to be sleeping cause my mom came home and I wanted to play a joke. I woke up and the atmosphere outside was dark already and I find out that my parents are out on a date at Great Mall. Sweet stuff... aww....

I haven't gone to the gym yet this week. Basically because I'm practicing with the car, so maybe I'll return next week.

Earlier, my homegurl (I like that word) Miradee brought up the idea of naming my car. I thought about it and came up with Camellia. Camellia the Impreza. Nice ring it has. Yeah, I'd make it a female car. But, not sure yet if I will name it. It'd be cutsey if I did. We'll see.

Back to the chat storm with "beloved" and "hard working." Haha, shout out to Amy!

Laterssss.

Enjoy:

Quit Stalling....

I despise stalling. Seriously. Even though I know for a fact that its how people begin, it really sucks. Its frustrating, embarrassing, and makes me panic. But I know I'll soon get better.

Woke up early today and drove to school. Jereme, the pal that he is, came to my house and drove behind me, to take precaution when I would stall. Thanks a lot homie! Stalled like three times on Quimby & Ruby and I got fed up. The light turned green, then red, then green again. So, I just floored it to get past the light. We both also practiced driving our the lot in the morning, past 6:30 am. It was alright. It left me with the feeling to practice more the whole day.

After lunch, I went to Wendy's with Danny and Mason. Danny gave me pointers while I drove and also showed me a few things. I stalled yet again. Its so bad, especially with people behind me getting angry. But, the best are when they laugh and are nice about it. Oh, do I have stories about the first day already.

A little after seventh period began, I was in the parking lot practicing the stick. Drove all around for over an hour. It was fun and it was real practice. Now, I start off better, that's so great. I set a personal goal for myself this morning. Its to get used to my car and get the hang of it by the end of the week. I have total faith in myself, so do my friends. And, if I don't reach it, then it, of course, has to be within the next week. My plan is to just get to school early to drive, hoping not to stall, with less traffic. Then practice in the lot. No first period tomorrow, so that's cool. Then after, say sixth period, practice more. I know I'm not treating the engine, transmission, clutch, and anything else right -that's because I'm a beginner. And if I really did, I have a lifetime warranty. But, I hope I don't.

Its tight, I'm falling in love with my car. Dope stuff. A few of my boys and I were chilling in the lot just talking and looking at our cars. Haha.

Well, I'm looking forward to a chill evening. Holla back youngin'!

Total stalls (and counting) as of now: Around 10. :D

Got it. ;-]

Vroom vroomin' now. My own! Yay!

I hate stalling.... >:O

Plan to go to school really early tomorrow and drive around the parking lot. Learn where the balance point is. Sigh....

2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5

Disappointed... somewhat.

Didn't end up getting a car. Did test drive an 07 wagon, WRX and stick, but didn't get it. Because? Because. Oh well, whatever....

Did assemble the new treadclimber for my mom, which felt like an accomplishment.

Now, should I go back to wrestling or become more serious in skateboarding?

Tired....

I'm super exhausted. I skated for around three hours. At first, I thought it wasn't going to be that cool of a skate session. Then, some skaters I haven't seen for a while came through and it was dope. Also, I skated with homies that I haven't in a long time too. I landed a lot of tricks today and kept trying to execute those "crazy" ones. They were mostly tricks that I thought I lost or could never do for a while. They're all slowly coming back and its all gooooood.

People would say that I'm good at skating. I disagree. I say I'm okay at it. Its because I've been skating, on and off, for quite a great amount of years. Its just that, in those years, only a portion of them was I really serious. And basically, its because I try "crazy" or hard tricks, which I rarely get, but with enough practice and tries at it I end up getting them. So that's why people say I'm "good," when I always loose in S.K.A.T.E.

My hopes are already up for tomorrow. I'm going to the dealership to get a car. I'm going to -I've got to. I've waited for a while, maybe not as long as some, but I have done my time. Its not that I really need one, but its more than a want. If people lived my life the way I've been, they'd also agree that a car would help me out so much. So yeah, I'm bent on not seeing Sunday car-less, no matter the obstacles I have to face.

My blogs are becoming shorter now and I almost feel unfaithful to my it. Lol, so what? Later!

Just chillll.

Probably one of the best highlights of my current senior year is the scarcity of homework I have. Everyday, since school began, I have not had a lot of homework. To me, there's having little homework, a lot, and then tons. Lately, its been none of those -its been less! Damn, this is a reward. Reward for all the hard work I've done the past years. Haha, its good that its coming now. I just hope it doesn't end with a roaring crash.

So I've been learning how to drive a manual and its going pretty well. I know I'll get the hang of it, and perform well, soon. I'm gunning for that GC8. You'll see....

Today felt kind of slow. Kind of, weird. I didn't know what it was. But, I rushed (skated) to school today just to reduce the minutes I would be late. I ended up being five minutes late. Just to remember, and see, that we had a sub first period. She marked nobody late. Darns.

I saw a homie three times today and they were all at different and separate intervals. That's too much yo. Lol.

Tired from working out and hungry from not eating. Goodnight!

Blessing.

Words can't explain or describe how miraculous today was.











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Past & Present

Thinking back, now, man, I miss my early years of high school. Back then, the first two years, I was close to a lot of people. Over time and as we tend to grow into ourselves, we grow apart but still stay friends. I used to be close to people who are at SC, but now we haven't talked in ages. Of course, we'd still remember each other, but there was no contact for a long time. Times were so fun back then. I was more active with my boys than I am now. I remember, we all used to play ball too, have monthly potlucks, go out during practices to ding-dong ditch, and skate! Now, we drive. Haha, oh how the means of transportation have changed. As I look back, I also notice all the relationships. Who's had one, with who, who next, etc. Its like "whoa" because basically everyone has found someone at sometime, whether it being from my school or another. Also, how everyone is driving already. I remember I was one of the first '08ers to drive. Now we mostly all do.Its interesting and funny to me. I am not in a reminiscing and sad mode right now, I'm just remembering. Its just I'd say my past years were boring and whatever, but actually they weren't. Good times is what they were. Also, even though I'm just ranting, I'm not saying that this year won't be good. Totally opposite of that son.

Didn't go to first period again today. LOL. The power of the whole block went out last night around 8ish o'clock pm. So, without electricity (the internet) I decided to sleep early. I ended up sleeping near 10pm. I planned to get Starbucks and be on time to first, but I woke up late again. I'm getting tired of that, I really am. What I do is wake up on time and then fall back asleep, and only wake up again too late. Well, if I had hurried a bit I would not have been that late, but that'd mean I'd have to skip breakfast. That wasn't possible. I was not about to sit in three straight classes with no food in my stomach. (That's also my alibi.) So, I got Starbucks instead of going to class.

In my gayest class, business, I pretended to go to the nurse, but what I really did was leave early. :] I played it so well, that I even started to feel uncomfortable. I always do that and I like it. But I don't like the dishonesty though. I'm afraid too. After seeing last year's latest report card, it showed that I had cut many classes many times. Actually and according to me, I doubt all of that is true, I think it was too much. Anyways, if it was true, then maybe going to the nurse doesn't totally excuse you in the classes you miss. Oh well... I'll try harder next time.

I'm super tired. Earlier, I was at my uncle's birthday get-together. It was fun bonding with family and giving them my senior portrait pictures. Now, I've got to get up early again and be at my cousin's house in the morning. We're going to the Chocolate Factory. And with that, I want to say, HAPPEE BERDEY ATE ANNE!!!!

G'night.

LOLlerskates!

This morning was so funny! Hilarious! Crazy! And, wrong. Come join me as I tell the story....

I woke up around 5:30 am, my scheduled time, happy. Happy, because I woke up on time. But, that slowly ran way from my grip. I then woke up, again, at 7:05 am. Damn, right then I knew I'd be late. I was woken up by a phone call and it had been vibrating for a long time. It was Jereme, who gives me rides to better insure me arriving on time. (He's so sweet.) He asked if I was awake and I answered, "I just woke up." I told him I'd just get to school by myself and thanked anyways.

Already knowing I'd be late, I somewhat took my time. I showered and got dressed. My dad was surprised to know I was still at home and he quickly knew I was late. So, he gave me a ride. I asked him if he could call in for me. Then I just said to do it if he wanted to, and he didn't, haha. I arrived at school and he drove off. Contemplating whether or not I should walk into class after half of it has already passed, I decided not to. I called up Cut-master, because I had a feeling Neeks would drive him and I wanted to chill with people. They were going to go to McDonald's and I was quick to go along.

After picking up a few friends we went to McDonald's. I made a choice to call in for myself, impersonating my father. That made my conscience very guilty because I'm an honest person. I called outside and everyone was close to me. Luckily, I got the recorder. Which, we all know, is the easiest way to get away with calling in for yourself or somebody else. But, I made a huge, STUPID, mistake. This is what I said, "Hi I'm calling for my son, my name is Jero-" STUPID, STUPID, STUPID! I quickly hung up after that. How dumb! That shit was recorded and I said my name. The dumbest thing I've ever done. LMAO, it also the funniest. Everyone laughed at me. Geez, you had to be there.

Few minutes later I decided to give it another shot. I wouldn't call if it was any other time, but if I was marked unexcused for a class again, I'm eligible for truancy. I don't want that. This time, I had to talk to a live person. That sucked so much, I didn't want to lie, but I did. This was the dialog:
"Hi this is Mr. Alagay calling for my son ****** Alagay."
"Do you have his ID?"
"Yes, his ID is ********."
"And he's going to be out the whole day?"
"Yes, he's sick."
"And I'm talking to his father?"
"Yes."
"OK, thank you."
I also stuttered while speaking. Anyone who knows me could tell that that was me. I was ashamed of myself. That was so whack.

Feeling like I accomplished nothing, I walked back into McDonald's to buy Neeks and myself something. After that, we finally began to leave. Then, the next best, unexpected thing happened... my dad was coming up into McDonald's.

Oh my gosh! This shit was getting totally out of frame. First this and that, then I run into my dad! Excuse me... HAHAHAHAH! We all laughed. He laughed because he saw us and thought we were all skipping. My friends laughed because they know what I did. I laughed, because I know why they were all laughing, and I'm the master know-it-all. My father began to point at us saying, "Oh I caught you! You're not in class." Everyone said "No we don't have class." He pointed at me, "so just you." Laughs exited our systems again. I told him, "if the school calls, tell them I was sick." He agreed and then we all went our separate ways. Um, hello? Why didn't he go straight to work. He's supposed to after dropping me off. If he did, then we wouldn't have ran into each other and my conscience wouldn't have taken another swing. But, c'mon, I'm J. and I didn't trip. Everything was just so funny to be worried or paranoid. Gosh, the funniest thing that happened to me in a while.

During school, I learned that there were people who walked into class later than I would have. Now, I'm just going to go in. Forget the embarrassment, it'll still be a hoot.

That was the highlight of my Wednesday, hope you imagined it well enough to enjoy it as much as I did. :]

There were also other things that made my day even funnier, but let's just share the morning. Haha... you know who you are. Laughing out loud, goodnight.

Happy and content.

I'm working on designing the Senior HC shirt because I really want to get my art out there. I began it last night and worked on it until 3 am. I'm really amazed by how my Photoshop "skills" have emerged. I'm doing pretty well. My computer started to become so slow.... No joke, my computer is over three years old and is slooooooow. With the many complications preventing me from finishing in the early morning, I ended up falling asleep waiting for my Ad-aware scan to finish. To my surprise, I woke up around 5:30 am, the desired scheduled time, and once again tried to finish my project. And again, my computer started to be hella slow again. I tired to reboot, but I fell asleep again. Almost to the point where I would be late to class, but I got ready pretty quickly and got a ride to school. Wasn't late this time. ;]

After I was dismissed from class, I went out with an 'old' friend. My good friend, who I call, Kski. Her and I haven't actually hung out together in almost a year. Very much a long time ago. To say the least, it was cool... but no thanks -it was fun! I had so much fun catching up and just haning out with her. Too bad we did this late because she's moving to San Diego this friday for college. We went to eat at Olive Garden and had a blast, I showed her my old hood, then we visited my homie, and then spent a little time at my house. With hip details all in between. During the past half year, I didn't keep in touch all that great with her. But, at least I was able to see her again. Better later than never. Take care of yourself Kski!

R.I.P.

1997-2007

Rest in (dog) peace to my beloved dog, Jeprox. I first received him for my seventh birthday. Quickly, we grew attached. I remember, when I was smaller, I'd be in the backyard and play with him. He was big to me, then, and he would play ruff with me, and so would I. But I never let him think that he was the boss, for I was his master. Jeprox was the most obedient companion I've ever had. Seriously, he'd listen to everything I told him to do. I remember, back in my old house, he was in the garage and I was standing in the door to the garage. I threw up some McDonald's fries and he'd jump up in the air and catch them in his mouth. Over the years, he got sluggish on that, but it was all good. Jeprox grew old, that's why he died. I miss him a lot. I remember I used to imagine myself breaking down if I ever lost him. Back then, if that happened, I didn't know what I would do. But now, I'm older, and I'm not crying, but its truly sad. Though he was an animal, he was a part of my family. Even my family's family. All the way to my friends. My friends would always get scared of him. He was a pitbull/boxer mix and would freak them out with his size. I used to love having the bragging rights to say I have a big dog. Then they'd ask if he bites. I'd say no, he's really good. I'm sorry for the times I neglected him, but I was also a growing boy. If I had the chance to go out with him again, let him run around free, I'd take it. The last time he was out was in the summer when I took him for a walk. He used to be so full of energy and so, so strong. Even my mother teared a bit. And now, JenJen seems to be really fat. I think she's pregnant. I kind of hope so, then at least Jeprox would leave back some mini-Jeprox's.

Damns

Today was tiring. I worked on a job with my dad, and it took a lot out of us. We installed a banner at our dentist's and it was very high. I don't know the exact measurements, but we used our tallest ladder. Also, we ran into many complications. These types of complications always happens whenever we go work. But, I still love my dad. Wow though, its been about seven years since we've been doing this. I'm his ace assistant when it comes to his business. I remember the early jobs. They were fun as I think back on them now. I also had a phase where I never wanted to go help him ever again, but I quickly got over that. :]

I... can't... believe... I... joined... Facebook.... I did, I really did. I'd always get requests and tell myself I don't want to join. But with information from Amy, I became convinced. I don't like it a lot, like I do Myspace, but it is pretty cool. But to me, its just another online profile. I don't know how many a person can have. For me, I guess there's a few; Myspace, blogger, ISS, eBay, Facebook... yup. Lol.

Hmm... not much writing today, I'm shocked. Its because I didn't do much today and/or I'm not remembering specific details that I'd like to share. Alright, goodbye.

Oh, the life.

Today was fun. Finally had a car to bring myself around. I even woke up early and on time! Now, that's nothing but a miracle. After having and using enough time to get ready, I made a trip to Starbucks. Got a cinnamon dolce late in my Starbucks cup mug. Dope shit. But, the downside to getting wants... I was five minutes late to first period. No biggie. So I went through school and it was all good in the hood.

Returned home after running my errands and chilled out. Took a little nap, little meaning short and not that long, and woke up cause I couldn't sleep anymore. I didn't even feel tired anymore either. Maybe it was a power nap? Did my chores and went to the senior bbq.

The bbq was pretty tight to me. I was surprised to how many seniors actually went. Like, all of them, basic majority, or the people who would socialize. And, in a way, its spectacular that we all know or have known each other. What was also cool is that people from the early high school years showed up. Seeing old homies still doing alright is always a good thing. I was having fun, without the substances of course. The party soon started to die out but it was still all good. I was talking and socializing with people (girls) that I haven't in a while or don't usually do at school. Its like, come Monday, its going to return to the normal way. See people you know or once known and that'll be it. But at the bbq, I saw them and talked, hugged, etc. To sum it up, it was a nice thing and I'd like it to happen again. Maybe in a house? Anything. All the '08 cliques were joined and it wasn't that much segregated.

After the cops made everyone split, Cutum and I went back to Irvin's. With the boys, we all played Halo 2. And yet again, I sucked. I'll always be the weakest link in that game, and that's fine with me. Its always fun to be with them, because we go back to freshman year. To infinity and beyond! ...Yeah, I'm down.

Gonna go chill out more because I have nothing to do. Probably lay on my bed and dream, and watch some reruns of That 70s Show. Or, stay online. Or, eat. Or, ...shut up. Haha, goodnight and talk to you later.

Oh yeah. I wore purple underwear today. Purple trunks, 98% cotton and 3% spandex. It made me feel sexy today.

Full.

I'm full because I just ate... a lot.


I had no car to use this whole week. Relied on others and my legs to get me there and back. It sucked. Even though I do live close to school, most people don't know how it is walking up that hill. It'll take longer than expected when you're in a rush or trying not to be late. I missed first period again, on Tuesday, and was late a couple of times. It really looks bad to me when I'm late or miss a class. No longer is it "cool." The reason being, is because I have not been waking up on time or early enough lately. And why? Because I'm sleeping late. Hehe. I shall not worry, for I shall fix myself. ...And tomorrow I have a car so my chances of arriving on time will increase. I even receive motivation when I have my own transportation. Heck, I think I'm going to get Jamba or Starbucks in the morning. :D


So so far, the week has been good. Good times, fine times, alright times, cool times, etc. All of those mixed together. Also, since the beginning of school, I haven't had tons of homework on a single day. That makes me happy and worried that I should not jinx it. Lol. But yeah, that's super dope. Getting out of school early, chillin', and not having a lot of homework. I like it.


I had a great workout earlier. First, I went to Sears and bought formal/casual clothes. Two box sets of polo's and a tie, a 1/4 zip sweater, nice formal pants (Dockers), and trunks. Haha! Its so funny to me. Not swimming trunks, but underwear trunks. I got em because I wanted to try something new. And because, in a pack of two, one is purple. Purple underwear! Can you tell me anything more sexy on a guy? LOL. Yeah, I'm not shy to say that. Purple, or any out of the ordinary color, underwear is sexy -the bomb.



I finished season two of That 70's Show. Damn, I love that show. I so want to get season three now, but I don't want spend money on it just yet, even though its only $20. I'm super-saving up. So, I will get it soon.


Gots ta study and all that, you know how it is. Thanks for reading. Bye.

C'est moi.

Its been a while since my last blog and I fear I'm going to stop blogging... so I'm back. What's up?! First and foremost, I want to say (or write) Happy birthday to Carolyn. Happy 18th.

So, today was fun. Once again, to my dismay, I missed first period because I overslept. I woke up when my alarm rang, which was at 5:30 am and another one at 6 am. Then suddenly, I have a dream and wake up and its 7:43 am. Damn sizzles. Showered and got ready and all that jazz. Walked into second period a few seconds late. Oh yeah, I had to walk... :[ ...In my Visvims... ;[

Went to practice and was late -this seems to happen a lot... weird- and everyone was in the process of learning a new dance. I hopped in and watched, teaching myself. I caught on and, again, surprised myself of how well I was doing. And, a lot noticed the change in my physique. My muscles, that is.

After practice, I skated with few of the homeboys. I love skating. You can even call it my first love. A cool thing is, that I landed a few BS noseslides. A trick that I haven't been getting in a long time, and now its here. Yay!

Went to Eastridge with the family and shopped around. Finally got some v-neck shirts that I've been wanting to get for a while. Let's see if they work. Also saw a good friend and later talked to her on AIM too.

Few days ago, I finally made a decision to buy a That 70s Show season. I love that show and always have, but I've never gotten a season. Knowing my style, I always want to begin a collection with season one. But season one was not at Target so I got season two. Another reason why I never bought a season, was because they were expensive. Now they're $19.99 each. That's a good deal. So since then, my sis and I are hooked and I'm about to go watch some!

A future R.I.P. to my long-time and useful friend, Internet Explorer. I'm switching to Mozilla.

G'night.

Whoo-sa...!

Today was good. Times are getting better. I'm getting there.

School was good, had fun here and there. Homecoming practice was tiring. I'm actually practicing and not fooling around as much as I used to. I'm proud of that. And I'm going to really perform my best come the performance. Even though it may not even be needed.

I spent time with my two homies who, together, I haven't in a while. We bonded. I remember, on my 15th or 16th birthday, that three of us skated at school, and got chased by Mr. Rios. Ah, fun times. And that was the day I first landed my inward heelflip. Oh, the memories. I even landed a 360 flip today. Proud of myself I am.

I also worked on my photoshop skills. They're getting, maybe, better? I was always reluctant to use PS because I thought it was complicated. In fact, its not really.

Work out at the gym was great. I really pushed it and could see that my arms have gotten bigger. I worked out what I like to call "the bi's, tri's, shi's, and fi's." Haha. In translation, it means the biceps, triceps, shoulders, and forearms.

My right eyelid is swelling. Been a while too and its annoying me. So bothersome, it better go away soon.

And last but not least, my senior portraits came in. They're nice. And if you want a wallet, give me one in exchange. Holla!

So that's a run-down of today. Later.

Shizz I sported today...:

The End of the Road

I've come to a decision. Its going to be difficult, but I'll try like I always do -my hardest. The steps to getting over her is effected immediately.

I was going to make a post listing the memories I had. It was going to be a poem even. But, its not necessary at the moment. Like in the song above, which I hope you listen to because it sets the tone better, "I'll take the memories to be my sunshine after the rain." I'll remember the good times we had and I'll remember the bad times. I'll never forget her and I hope she never forgets me.

You were and still are a big part of my life. No matter how bumpy the roads were, and they haven't flatten yet, its not enough to separate me from you. I'll keep you as a friend, what I guess we were meant to be. I'll keep in touch with you as best as I can too. I'll always care for you and I'll still pray for you. Who knows, maybe we'll still have our spark in the future... well then we'll just have to keep it gangsta and find out what will happen. I wish you a lifetime of happiness. You will always be Bittersweet to me. Thank you for everything.

Yo....

My crew and I finally finished a new track. If you're reading this, please listen to it as well. http://www.myspace.com/lethallogistics The new track is entitled Pussyliah. Hehe :D





Today was... alright.





WDIWT:
Stussy/Hanes/AAA/Dickies/Bisons

My PS skills are improving.

Thank you to all the friends I have that have taken the time to ask me what happened. Much love. G'night.

Signs.

Everywhere I went and everything I did today reminded me of her. Everything, son. Nonetheless, each morning she's one of the first things I think about. Real deal. And needless to say, one of the last things before I sleep, or try to sleep. Let's break it down shall we?

My Room: (No particular order.)
The first place I was conscious in was, of course, my room. I wanted to try and watch a movie, so I opened my DVD player. There was already a DVD in there because I always leave DVDs in there after finishing. The DVD was Disc Two of Monk Season One. Like all the reminders, it hit with a shock. I let her watch all the Monk seasons. I think I even introduced her to that show. And that particular disc was in there because I was watching it again to remember her. The morning was sluggish, I was idle. I looked at my rhyme book, she gave that book to me. I went on the computer, it was a medium for communication. I looked at my shoes, there was a pair we got to match. I looked at a Premier bag that I pinned on the wall for decoration and there was a little bit cut off it, I used that piece of paper to make a little card and tied it onto a sunflower that I placed on her desk, for her to discover, on Valentine's morning. I looked at my hats, hanging on my wall, there's a Bittersweet Fitted, I bought because it'd be sentimental. Also, on that wall is a picture of her, a picture of us, and a picture she drew of us. I looked in my closet at my clothes, I know which ones she's seen me wore. I look at my mirror, she looked at it before too. I look on top of my drawers and there is a book of Sudoku and nose strips, she introduced me to both of them. I looked at my DVD collection, remembered the movies we watched together; when, where, and why. I, still, see York mints on my desk, she bought me them and I never ate them all. And I looked at more folded clothes, saw the shirt she despises the most.

The Middle Level:
The Kitchen brought memories. We ate there, hung there, etc. I had been on the phone talking to a friend and was about to sit on a couch in the formal room. I stopped myself, because her and I used to sit there, sleep there, and play games there. I looked at the wall mirrors, and again, we used to look at them at the same time. The section with the table, reminded me of when we spent time there. We used to wrestle there too. A lot reminded me here, I just can't remember them all.

Downstairs:
Same to everything. Even memories in the garage.

Eastridge Mall:
I went with my sister and I went alone. I watched Bourne Ultimatum because I've been dieing to see it. We were supposed to watch it one day, but it didn't follow through. I watched alone. And again, there are countless reminders that were given from the mall. The stores, the food, etc.

Its just so hard when you were so close. I've never missed her so much. I went back in our history and relived times. Whether at my place, her place, and everywhere in between. I remembered times. Yeah, its sad and yeah, you can say I'm going through the phase. But, I have a feeling its not over. I'm not letting go. I remember all the things I gave her and all the things I was planning to give her. I remember so much, but don't remember every little reminder that came to me today. And also, what's sad, is that her birthday is coming up. I hoped that I would've been there as I was, but I'll just be there as I am now. And, the haters are happy. So oh well.

Love songs of all kind on the radio are killing me. Reminiscing brings sadness too. It was so much. As if a little boy was in the bathroom trying to make the biggest water balloon ever. He'd be the man to all his friends for pullin' that shit out. And as the moment approaches where its about to become bigger than everyone else's, it pops.

As I started my dad's truck, about to drive to the gym, the radio was on an unknown station. So I changed it to 106.1. The song U Got it Bad by Usher played, right at the chorus. It slapped me. The exact words playing were, "U got it, u got it bad/If you miss a day without your friend, your whole life's off track..." That line related to me. I wanted and tried to spend each day with her. No matter what time. Before school, during school, after school, weekends, summer days, it was nonstop. When we spent time together each day of a week I was overjoyed. I didn't want to spend time with friends, just her. She was always opposed to that, but it was fine with me.

I always missed her. From the beginning... to now. That feeling was new to me. I never missed any girl before. When someone and I departed, I never couldn't wait to see her again. But this one, I did. Always, all the time. Its serious. The word miss, as in 'I miss you,' never fulfilled this feeling I had of missing her. I always wanted to find a word that meant something like; extremely missing a person. I never took the time to, until now. I couldn't find anything that seemed to be exactly what I was looking for but the best I could come up with is the word yearn. I guess that's it. "I yearned to be with her again." "After dropping her off, I yearned to pick her up in the morning." I guess it works, but there's gotta be a better word.

I thought about times I had with her again. Each day I used to replay the day I had with her all over again in my head. To enjoy it again. Evaluate it. Feel happy. One time I sang Nice and Slow to her, by Usher, but I remixed it. It was fun. It was a while ago.

I have an image that my friends are not a stranger to. I can be really emo, yet keep it all cool. I also have the image of a hip-hopper/sneaker head/etc. But within all those, I can squish in emo-ness. Its funny, actually. As if I'm a cool person that is really sad inside. Ironic and funny. Though its not really a part of me, I just get sad at times. I've had sad days before, I've been through mine. Ever since I was a little kid, I was exposed to sadness. As the years passed it reoccurred. And until the point I grew up a little, maybe I was a pre-teen, I learned to accept it. Accept things that make me down and just leave them alone. Let them go and get over them. I had enough practice it became easy to me, and stayed with me. That skill, if you can call it one, played roles in my "relationship." It made things clear. I don't become emo on purpose, it just happens. Again, its funny to me.

Neosporin doesn't work.

Neosporin? I'm kidding, why, it hasn't even closed up yet. So, Neosporin isn't needed. I gotta wait for a little bit to heal first....

I have no regrets with her. But, the one thing I wish would've happen or would've been given to me was a last hug. Don't even need a last kiss or anything else. No last movie, no last dinner, no last whole day hangout. Just a last hug would suffice. For five seconds, ten seconds, just enough time to grasp and squeeze for the last time. To remember and leave something to remember. I tell you, its really sad.

My day yesterday was bittersweet, and it pains to say that. It was bitter because it happened yesterday. It was "sweet" because I wrote a new verse and spent time with my crew. I needed homie love. I made a great verse. Great because it came nowhere else but my heart and captured enough meaning. At first I wrote a verse about my current problems and wanted to make a solo track. While hanging with the peeps, Socrates came up with the idea to use this beat. Born Blessed came up with the idea to use these verses. My verse sucked for it, but the new one was perfect. So, yesterday I laced it. I recorded it. You'll hear it soon.

Now, I may be off to workout at the gym. I haven't been there in days because I've been working on my music. I'll channel my sorrow there.

I'm an honest person and I always try not to lie, so check this out; I teared while writing the second paragraph.

All Good Things Must Come To An End....

I know its probably taboo to do this so soon, but who's blog is this again? Oh yeah, mines. So... Btrswt and I are through. Its over. Yeah.... Well, its our business and not yours, so please don't ask. And all I can say is damn. Damn... damn... damn. DAMN!

Revival

So let's begin with the morning. I didn't expect this happening so soon but... I missed first period. LMAO! I woke up late, so I didn't technically skip class. Woke up rested and turned to my right. My dysfunctional digital clock displayed 7:26 am. Whoops! Shit... I got pissed at first, because I have a tardy problem, but recollected and thought. Should I rush it and, somehow, get to class with whatever remaining time there was? If I did, then I'd have to skip a shower. So, I decided against that idea/plan. I just kept it cool and got ready. Ultimately, though I already knew it, I didn't make, or even tried to make it, to first period. I felt like I let my mom down because she always urges me to not be tardy. Later on when I told her, she was cool about it. Thanks ma!

Second period psych was fun. Our first assignment was to find a quote that impacts you and find a picture of who said it. Print everything on a paper and bring it to class. Once again I kept it real and used the quote/phrase that I always use when time calls for it. (Seventh grade English was the last one to.) The quote says, and I quote, "Life's a garden. Dig it." Now come on, you've got to know who said that... geez. It was said by the one and only Joe Dirt. Or, better known as David Spade, the actor. David Spade is one of my favorite comedians and Joe Dirt is a movie I'll never forget. I remember I wanted to watch that movie so bad and no one else wanted to. So my father took me to it and we both watched. Ah, the memories.... That was the highlight of second period.

Mrs. Martin (econ) had everyone tell the class seven things of themselves. Your name, favorite sport, favorite food, favorite TV show, favorite historical event, and where do you see yourself in exactly one year. OK, I listed six things. At least, I thought there were seven things. I forgot. My answers were:

1. "My name is Jerome."


2. "If you consider it a sport, my favorite sport is skateboarding."


3. "My favorite food is pasta, fettuccine to be specific."


4. "My favorite TV show is Monk."


5. "Favorite historical event was when I was born."


6. "And in one year I see myself in college studying art... design."

I sat down feeling cool.

I had no car today which made me sad but my homie Michael was gracious enough to give me a lift home. Homie for life. While at home, I finally got myself back into writing poetry. Damn, it felt really good. I haven't lost it which is a blessing. I wrote a song. A song! Two verses and a chorus. For the first time after a while I come up with a song? That's tight son. Its about.... You'll have to listen to it to know foo. I'll be recording tomorrow at Born Blessed's. And! And! And! My package came! Yahoo! It came hella quick. I asked the seller for confirmation and it came without him even getting the chance to give me the code. That was pretty out of the ordinary. The package contained:

Supreme Bill Thomas tee and Supreme Herringbone Denim. Dope shit.

Took a nap and felt refreshed. Church was really good. Gave me the inspiration that I needed. Now I'm better. Today, I wore shit that I do a lot so I didn't take a picture or post in the WDYWT. I wore; Joe Cool/Supreme tee, Nudie SJRI, and Vans Chukka. Yup.

Currently listening to: Chino XL - 3 to da dome.

I'm off to do business, so 'til the next time. Au revoir.