Wake it up

I'm going to a football game tomorrow. I will be doing laundry tomorrow, possibly. I need to read for Art History (and enroll in Honors section). I feel confident in the skills/knowledge I acquired from AP Art History. Chemistry scares me. I need to do some practices. I fell asleep doing math lecture. Vicky visits in a few minutes. I booked my flight for winter break. I might have to stay here for Thanksgiving due expensive costs. I need to check out the gym and inquire about Capoeira classes. I need to find an on-campus job.

Shawwwty, I can't believe it,
jpeeezy.

Officially

First day of class: chemistry discussion-cancelled. The only class of the day. I was a little disappointed, to be honest. Sadly, I felt like attending class to consumate my move-in here at LA. Tomorrow's the real deal, three classes: Art History, Chem, Math. I began flipping through pages of course readers and textbooks to glance at the material, and I'm a bit scared now. Seriously, I don't remember much of high school chem.

I feel so behind with the classes I'm taking. No exemptions from passing all of my AP tests. All a waste. And you label me Sophomore standing. Please.

I really need to check out fellowship and the deal.

Chilling is over, here we go again,
JP

Alone

I sit here alone in an empty lounge, looking out the window with the sun beating heavily upon my forehead. I'm not complaining. Maybe a little since I can't see my screen. But I kind of like it. The lifestyle. I feel free to do whatever I want. And for now, I want to sit here and not worry about anything. That was an update... for those who needed/wanted it.

I've pigged out everyday and every meal I've eaten here. I won't be surprise if I gain 15 pounds by the end of the year. I want to gain weight, for goodness sakes. I eat and eat like crazy, but I'm still a little twig. It just looks disgusting that I;m skinny and I have protruding muscles (mainly from wrestling). So, please, food and metabolism, please work with me here. It's the only thing i ask of you. On the plus side, I've been consuming water like crazy! I blame the tempting nalgene bottle I bought that has a label of "UCLA BRUINS". I seriously rushed to the bathroom yesterday 7 times, all in between some activity. I just refilled my bottle before I blogged and now it's half empty.

It's Sunday. I don't know what to do. I should go to church, but I haven't contacted people to inquire about meeting hall/fellowship.

I'm off to lunch, but I will be back. BRUINBASH tonight!

It's all new to me

I'm off to a good start here. Let's hope the same for the academic year. Thursday? It's all too soon.

Yes, I am up at 8 on my first morning. I expect to do things, okay? A whole new world just opened.

So long, JP's out and about.

It's missing something

I realized that my blogs have no substance. It's all just random and listful of tedious and spontaneous activities. So here's an attempt for a more fattened post:

I'm tuning back into shows that I used to faithfully watch: Grey's Anatomy, Brothers and Sisters. I've lost interest in these, but watching the first episodes of the new season, I think I'm hooked again. Everybody needs something to sometimes be distracted with, hopefully, this doesn't turn into a vice. Bear attack! Spilling intestines! I wonder if I can make it into the medical feild. If I can handle the stress. If I'm determined to succeed in coollege, get into medical school and pursue on with this dream. People often tell you that you have the control of your future, but it's just scary sometimes. I need to completely trust in the God's sovereignty. At the moment, I'm set in pursuing Sports Medicine/Orthopedic, but not so much of a surgeon. Physical therapy, maybe? I've also gone beyond myself and searched for grad schools? Hawaii, sounds exciting?

That went from discussing shows into random future plans. I can never stay on topic. Alright, back to online watching...and maybe packing?

So much for an attempt,
JP

This is how we do it: LOVE

To display how much I am going to miss the city, I wore my I <3 SF. I wanted the heart to be blue, but I settled for a red one for convenience.

I have 4 days left. I guess you can say I'm halfway packed. Seriously, I thought packing would be a lot easier and quicker for me, but it turns out, I'm spending so much time digging and rumaging through all my things. Man, I accumulated so much "treasures/junk" over the years.

Aside from packing, another issue I have to deal with is goodbyes. I'm hanging around with people everyday now; the usual- eating! Chevys, Ichiraku, Shabu Shabu (AMAZINNNG!), Genki, Nations. I know... we love to eat. That's all we do, seriously.

Also, we've been going around the city! Twin Peaks at night, Northbeach, the 'Full House' houses, Chinatown, Wharf. Pictures coming, waiting for Vicky to send them!

And yes, this is how we do it. We don't go wild and crazy just to have fun. A little company is all you need...and food!

Onto the next Happy Hour,
JP.

Unemployment

I am now unemployed. Today (or, rather, yesterday) was my last day at the Creamery. One heck of a first job: Coldstone. In the span of six months, I've moved up the ladder from a crew to shift leader in no time, earned a whopping $4,000, exhausted my body working into the wee hours of the night, dealt with people who seem to always create/have issues with their coworkers, and... met awesome people. Sad to say, I will miss slaving my hours mixing on the slab. 

The last day appeared anti-climatic. Vicky and I just went on with the usual: served customers, refilled and refilled, made the store sparkle, ordered take out, and most importantly, goofed around. We had our lasts: waffle-making, cake writing, cake molding... sampling! We closed the store using my key (which I no longer possess), took pictures and left with our cards from Jessica. No crying, no laughing, no nothing. 

...7 more days left, tedious packing and unavoidable goodbyes await. 

When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month or even your year-eat ice cream!

-JP.

Late night randonmess

I really like this song I've heard from the store: "Let 'em in" by Paul McCartney. It's catchy. 

I'm down to my last week. I'm frantically looking for company and promising people the time during my last week. Seriously, I don't think I can leave yet. I'm not done with my goodbyes, nor have I started. 

Off to a totally unrelated topic, here are some random things about me you might know or are clueless about: 

1. I'm short. I wish to be taller. I am currently 5'3, but I hope to at least reach 5'5. My pediatrician doubts it will happen. 

2. I never had a relationship. I never tried to get into one, but now, I'm open and ready. 

3. I have to shower and brush my teeth before I leave the house. so, if you want to hang out, call ahead of time to give me time to get ready. 

4. I want to learn a lot of things: surf, boogie board, rock climb?, fish, kayak, and the likes. 

5. I want to head into the orthopedics, but I don't think I'm cut out enough to be a surgeon. 

6. I like tropical fruits. They're orgasmic, I kid. 

7. I always wanted to dance, but I'm to embarrassed to take classes now. 

8. Yes, I played the xylophone. Yes, I was good at it. No, I can't play it anymore. 

Enough randomness, but do let 'em in,

JP

TeaPOOHt

So, these are the moments I will miss. It's days like this I hope to never lose/have with new sets of friends:

Early morning swim, conditioning(not so much), amazing Italian food at Capps, Candy store, fudge samples, 2 hour talks over gelato, a stroll at night, getting scared at Chinatown, laughing all the way home. 

I've been out and about the past 4 days: Movie at the park, Chocolate festival, Wharf, Happy Hour Chevy's, Northbeach with Kels, D & Vicky!

To never ending bonding, 

JP

The Good Life

Currently listening: "Lesson Learned" by Alicia Keys, "Now" by MYMP

Man, Alicia Keys is amazing. She makes me tear up. Undeniably, she has the best voice and her songs have meaning.

 

I've noticed that I've been relating to a lot music I'v been hearing. Not the ones playing on the radio, but those I've hand-picked on my playlist.

Song changed. MYMP! Make Yo Momma Proud, to me, epitome of Pinoy acoustic. 

Post is pointless, just needing to update/say something. 

Oh, I got my macbook two days ago, broke it, and got a new one! Go warranty! I left the installation cd in the reader and it got stuck and kept reading it. The guy from "Genius Bar" didn't bother to ask what happened and gave me a brand new one!

Weekly sched:

Monday: Conditioning, Chevy's with Connie, Denise, Vicky

Tuesday: Y to swim with Jen, Conditioning

Wed: Downtown and Coffee with Jen, Work

Thursday: Work

Friday: Last day of work! 

Between those days, PACK, PACK and PACK!

My City by the Bay

I don't know my city, or I've yet to discover its many treasures. Sure, I call San Francisco my home, but I still need to tour myself around and fall in love with it even more. I feel the need to be a tourist one day and just go around. In spite of my lack of familiarity/experience to famous spots, I have developed my own personal connection with the city. San Francisco is my sanctuary. Soon, I will be leaving my heart in San Francisco and hopefully pick it back up during my breaks!


I bought an SF sweater today. I really like it. Oh, and midnight blue is my new favorite color, not red-orange.

Ironically, I technically live in DC, but who gives.

Til we meet again, goodnight.
-JP

Through the Fire

I'm seriously disgusted on how I've lost interest/fire for the things that matter: God, reading, etc. I no longer read books outside of those required for classes, I'm not aware of issues and concerns such as the environment, the presidential election... I've become materialistic and care too much about my appearance, how I present myself and whatnot. I'm sick of it. I need to learn to put myself back on track, on the right one. 

To kick it off, I've been going to Starbucks these past 3 days to read a book. Sadly, I spend most of  my time on my iPhone. 

Today was productive, to the least. 

Coldstone Awards, bagged outstanding Shift Leader plaque. Cheesecake Factory with shiftleaders, thanks Fallon! Tested the newbies, looks like most of them have to retake. Got my macbook with wireless printer and ipodnano (rebate!). Dinner and Movies at the park with the peeps.

I'm going to miss my job. I'm going to miss San Francisco. It all becomes reality in two weeks. 

Oh, I need to buy beddings. Most stores are out of TwinXL.

Sno Kones for Phelps

Today, I met Phelps. Yes, the Micheal Phelps. Jen, Vicky, Andrew and I served snow cones, but basically, went around the fair trying to find Phelps. Vicky and Andrew were going crazzzy. We have stalker pictures of him and of us with him! Woohoo! The best part... I earned 120 dollars doing nothing!
...afterward, I went to work and it sucked.

Save Me

I'm currently enjoying this song from this artist on myspace, but I found him through a short on youtube. The song is called "Save Me" by Josh Verdes. I guess I can say that acoustic music/acoustic covers is my favorite genre of music. Hopeless romantic? Maybe. It's soothing, it hits the heart.

I'm over this summer. I've exhausted myself doing so much, doing so little, doing the most random things. I've earned enough money from work for "pocket money" during my first year in college. I've hung around my friends quite a bit: movies in the park, endless lunches & dinners & desserts, Olympics viewing, road trips, team trips, beach days, the list goes on. I've taken advantage of the 75-day gym membership and the conditioning days. I've bored myself to death at home watching the tube all day long. But somehow, the summer doesn't feel complete.

I seriously need to train myself to sleep early. I waste all night on the computer and watching tv until 4 am. This sucks. Especially in cases, like tomorrow, when I have plans that begin 7 in the morning and end 11 at night. Is this how college is going to be? It sounds enticing, but I might be just over it.

"Save me
I feel like I’m goin’ crazy
I’ve got this lady
She’s got me on my knees
I’m saying baby baby please
Don’t leave tonight without giving me
Some of your lovin’ it makes me weak
Somebody save me."

We have the Make-a-Wish promotion at work, and I posted up my wish. I've been vocal about it, so please...come true!

You can call me JP.

I'm starting to realize that I'm growing up. I still can't be classified as an adult, but in a sense, I am one. I'm learning...life down to its last strand. I'm learning to take risks, make mistakes, figure out who I am.

In about two weeks, I will be put to the test. A necessary one, that is. I'm heading out to college, away from my family whom I have depended on my entire life, away from friends who I have accustomed myself with. I begin with a clean slate. Hello, my name is John, but you call me JP.

This is my transition, boring and vague as it might get, but its my story.

I have encountered this quote saved onto my computer from some excerpt: "to love God is the indispensable requirement." It's so inspiring, so simple, but I'm always getting stuck.