kick. push.

While I've managed to really put myself through a lot the past few months-- finding a new job, resigning from my old one, at the same time juggling school and the commute back and forth, it's all been worth it.

I haven't seen my "friends" in what seems like forever, but my life is not empty without them. The ones that are dear to me are still very close to my heart. The rest of them should be happier without me in the picture, and that doesn't bother me one bit because ever since the beginning, I've been the scapegoat, whether or not you want to believe it. I was an easy target, and I let you easily target me. Anyway, it's good to see that things have fallen back to the way they were before.. you know, cause we all have the time to move backwards.

I'll see you around some day. For now, I'm moving on.

happiest place on earth until you're struck with indescribable stomach pains which then you find out might be ulcers and have to go home.

Making a difference.

For the past few months, I've really worked my ass off. I'll tell ya, I got some crazy looks from people telling me about how unfair my life is, was, whatever it is. At some point, it might have gotten unfair, but I'm so glad that everything's paid off. I got my boyfriend back in school, and I'm finally making enough to more than just "get by."

How do I compare to others financially? My situation sucks still, but I keep pushin. In my family there are 5 kids including myself. I am the eldest so I find it my responsibility to take care of my other siblings to make sure that we help out and do their part. Between my parents, only my mom works which means the only income for our family comes from my mom who doesn't make quite enough to satisfy probably more than half of us, and there's me -- only making enough for myself.

Whatever though. I asked for a raise, and I got it. I know what I'm worth. I'm kickin' ass right now... there are more thoughts I have. I wouldn't write about my financial situation with no connection to something else.

Point is: At my new job, I'll essentially be making less cash money, but I can't be happier with this decision because I know that I'm going to learn so much from these children, and I'm going to be making a BIG difference in their lives.

I'm really excited.
2 Days in counting.

next week.

miss justine.
nice tone to it.

Worth a thousand words

One word that'll sum it all up: Yum.

Oh, and by the way. I fuckin' owned my interview.
Hello, Miss Justine <333

Good Eats.

On September 7th, Soch and I celebrated our 6 month anniversary. I'm not really big on the months, but I really enjoy celebrating the years that go by. Nonetheless, we both found this occassion to be a special one. It didn't have to be big -- like the last one: we just donated blood together to the Red Cross. Since my dad celebrated his birthday just the day before, we'd been at my place enjoying the presence of my siblings, and family members, and though there was a lot of food, we decided to go out just to squeeze in some alone time over some romantic food.

Italian food has to be one of my favorites. I've thought of italian food to be romantic, so of all the places we could have gone to, we chose Round Table. It was perfect: Soch hade never experienced the greatness of Round Table cheese twists and pizza. It was a great first experience for him, and I got to revisit the savory taste of their delicious food. Not much happened afterwards, but spending quality time over the weekend together made it a good one.

The following week, we visited the Getty Center. Another first for Soch. We thought of all these cool places to go to eat afterwards -- Philippe's, Chinatown, but came to a mutual agreement. We had Manna korean bbq in Los Angeles. yummm


During the past few weeks, my days have consisted of work & little play. As a result, on the weekends, Soch and I will go out or have dinner. After arriving home at a semi-late time, I only have 2 hours to do work at the library. On this particular day, I was not able to get home until past 6 because of my gay work. I was upset, but didn't let it ruin my night. Soch asked to go out and have dinner, he surprised me firstly by taking me to the Pomona Farmer's Market where we grubbed on some elotes. Mmm. Whoever thought up the idea of corn, mayo, cheese, and chile was a genious!

We proceeded over to Joey's BBQ which is similar to Lucille's, just more independent, and I've always been one to want to support these small places in Old Town areas. Joey's was nothing near small though. The tables could most likely fit a party of 6, the dining area was huge, and the bar consisted on may choices of beer and well drinks. It was a romantic, hearty dinner, and I wouldn't complain to going back. The service was great.

My sister's birthday was Thursday this past week, and in celebrating we had bbq, fried baby meatballs, spaghetti, 7-layer dip and chips, mango salad, and much more -- all home made <3

I can't wait to eat againnnnn...

I realize I need to go back to the gym, but the most important thing right now is that I'm happy.

I hope I land the job tomorrow :]

Excite!

Getting one step closer each time. I recently passed my CBEST, I've already graduate with my AA, I'm almost done with my BA, the moving on to my Masters and I might get a part time job at Think Together -- It's an after school program to help children with homework. I'm so excited and proud :]

More to come. I've just been lazy. I'll let you know about last weekend, and what's been going on! Getty pictures to be posted and more.

If you didn't know, today is my sister's birthday, and because it's her birthday, she's allowed to wear these!: