Oh, Pretty Woman. (Day 83)

I tried recording some guitar today but ended up not having time so I worked on a piano piece one of the guys in class asked me to compose for his song instead. I came up with a little melody and he liked it so I'll try to record a rough version this week and get that going for him so I can focus on my other stuff.

After class was over I went to my mom's office and passed some chill, kinda hippie guys singing and playing guitar and various instruments and I thought they looked so relaxed! I kind of wanted to join in haha. Oh and when I walked back to the music building later on these other dudes were playing random songs on guitars outside and as I passed by they burst into the pretty woman riff and were half singing and half humming the lyrics. I tried not to laugh lol.

When I returned to school later on for percussion practice I took a picture of the sunset while driving.

Autotune & Automation (Day 82)

So I'm learning more about how to automate things in a recording, such as adjust the volume at a certain spot so when I play it back it'll repeat the volume change I made exactly and, well, typing it out it sounds complicated but you hear it all the time though you don't realize it lol.

Today I saw this commercial that had autotune in it (I'm sure you all know what that is by now, a nice studio effect jacked to ridiculous preportions) and though I greatly dislike the overuse of it these days, I laughed. I'd show it but it gets annoying lol so you can look up the auto tuned bud lite commercial.

Back To Life, Back To Reality (Day 81)

Ah back to the routine lol. Went to studio class but didn't get much done, so hopefully tomorrow will be better!

Spring Break Day 7 (Day 80)

Woke up early this morning for round 2 of the movies, and got to catch the morning showing of Our Family Wedding. It was hilarious! definitely laughed a lot. :)

Spent the afternoon lounging outside my house eating popscicles and reading in the shade. Perfect. :)

Gonna watch the premiere of Gene Simmons Family Jewels tonight!

Spring Break Day 6 (Day 79)

Today was a little more mellow. I got up early to take my aunt to the doctor's and didn't get home in time to go see a movie with the girs before noon. We didn't catch the early showing of Our Family Wedding, but since we had gone anyway, we decided to watch Alice In Wonderland, something vicky had been wanting to see for quite sometime now.

We all loved it and of course, we weren't disappointed because, hello, Tim Burton directed.
I was especially captivated by the special effects, and even more by the film score that (of course) Danny Elfman composed, because he is one of my favorites. EVER.

Pei Wei was our lunch spot, er, dinner spot since it was 5 when we went, but nonetheless we enjoyed, and came home for a calm evening. I continued reading, and want to write some more.

Spring Break Day 5 (Day 78)

Where did I go today? where didn't I go is the question!

Today was awesome. My mom, the girls and I went to Discount Tire Co. and got ourselves some fine wheels for our cars :D yay.

Afterwards, we went to Sprouts and enjoyed sandwhiches. Jesusfreakinchrist they were amazing! It was even better since they were only like 3.99 (Deal!)

From there we headed to Home depot. to look at tile for my room and came up with nada. Instead, we bought flowers from the garden center. Though I wish I could buy them all, we got pictures. :)

Ice cream was next on the list since we missed it last night and uhh was it delicious (especially since I hadn't had any sweets in like a month. whoops!). 

On our way back to the car, some weird folks approached us, a girl and guy and the girl was freaking out asking for a ride since she and her brother were running from her crazed boyfriend. We didn't have any room in the car, but she insisted she didn't care whether she had to go in the trunk. She just wanted to get away. Long story short, we didn't give them the ride. Of course, we felt bad but in this insane world, you can't be too cautious.

Maria needed a cover for her new phone so we went to the mall and ended up getting covers for all our phones :) 

It's been a blessed week.

Spring Break day 4 (Day 77)

Things I did today:

Slept in til 12.

Hung out with Ash at home.

Took Maria to get a new phone.

Went to Ross (bought some noice jean capris)

Tried on dresses.

Went for ice cream.

Didn't get ice cream.

Went to Japan Express.

Went home.

Ash came back.

Typed this. 

:)

Spring Break Day 3 (Day 76)

Pei Wei! that's what today was about for me :)

I got together with some friends from school for a night of fun at dinner, and I'm so glad we did because they had never eaten there before! I was surprised, but they loved the food and we ended up having a lot of laughs.

We definitely need to do this more often. :D

Oh and Maria made Enchiladas tonight too, I tried one when I got home and it was Booommmb!

We'll see what tomorrow has in store.

Spring Break Day 2 (Day 75)

Went out to Ultimate Electronics today and Maria purchased a new digital camera!

It was on sale for 80 bucks and we opened it immediately to document our week so far. :)

We stopped at Del Taco for lunch and devoured some shredded beef tacos and cheese crisps. Yum!

 

Barnes & Noble was our next stop, only because I wanted to go there so badly. I bought Hush, Hush (like I'd said at the time I bought Shiver) and enjoyed Starbucks. There's something about bookstores that relax me. I could spend hours there.

When we got home, I saw the neighbor buying corn from the Corn Man that rides his bike and squeaks a bell lol. My sisters and I all looked at each other and ended up buying a delicious mango. The man cut it into petals like a flower, and added chili powder and lemon juice. If you guys haven't eaten one of these ever, I suggest you find a Corn Man and get one!!

Spring Break Day 1 (Day 74)

Today was the first day of Spring Break!

Though the usual list of activities during this school-free week involves partying and drinking and whatnot, I'm spending my time at home! :)

Don't call me a party pooper, cause I never party! haha. I watched Coneheads with my sisters and popped popcorn. I was pretty much a couch potato. Tomorow should involve outings!

Sweet Solitude. (Day 74) Pt. 1

I'm aware Monday isn't over yet, it hasn't even really begun, but I'm still awake and thinking.

Why do I make myself so unreachable? In regards to guys, that is.

To answer answer that without sounding complicated would be a miracle because this is me we're talking about, and that rarely happens. I'm gonna try to keep it simple though, here's my "status":

Single but unavailable, yet so available. However, distant although within reach.

I tried. I really did. I was gonna stop at "unavailable" but that wasn't good enough for me, sorry. haha. There's always more that defines me, and I sometimes wish I could keep it short, but the list grows as I do. Maybe that's why I'm single, I'm too deep. Do all guys really like shallow, simple-minded girls? Oh, to be simple-minded. What's that like?

I'll never know, that's for damn sure. I think way too much, analyze my thoughts, and the words of others too often for my own good, I tend to find symbolism in a lot of things and stay up late...thinking.

This post isn't a cry for a boyfriend though, ohh no, no. I don't even know if Iwant to date right now. I'm trying to figure myself out, and get my career in gear. I'm going to college, studying Audio Production (Music and audio recording to be specific), getting kick-ass grades, and having a good time being me at the moment. Of course, I do think about what it'd be like if I had a special someone right now. I'm a Libra, a sign ruled by the planet of Love, enough said. . .

. . .But if I did have someone, I think my life would be different. This is where I try to put the thought out of my head and pretend that I want to be single forever. I like my life as it is, me living with my family and hanging with my sisters 24/7, going to shows with my best pal, making music in and out of school, and being platonic friends with guys, like I've always been.

I don't think it would be that way if I were committed to someone. I'd probably be living on my own (or with said person if the relationship were that serious), spending the majority of my time with them, you, know, couple things. I'd be less involved with my sisters, probably distracted away from school, distracted away from my music D: and busy being "in love". Though the love part sounds beautiful, I don't think I'm ready yet. I don't want to adjust my life just yet. Does that make me selfish? I try to be as selfless as possibly possible, but I think I may just be selfish in the love sector. I don't know, honestly, I don't.

I want someone, why? because I want to experience giving my heart away to them, and receiving theirs in return. I want to beam, like I do when I hear my favorite music play or write, or when I appreciate beautiful art. I want to actually experience romance first hand, and not just in books or movies. Like the lyric goes, "I want someone to love me for who I am" I really do.

I don't want someone, why not? because I don't like negativity, and with every relationship comes negativity at some point. I wouldn't want to fight or argue, or bicker. I don't want to fear that they have a lack of communication, or fear that they might be unfaithful. I wouldn't want to experience a horrible rejection or letdown either. I'm just not quite ready to expand my heart, though mentally I have been for quite sometime now.

It's like skydiving. The ascent makes you stoked that you got yourself to go through with it, and you want to spring out at any second, but when you've reached the altitude to jump, there's no turning back, you've gotta jump and suddenly you're scared to death and you might just shit your pants. What if your parachute doesn't open? In my case, the ascent has been my life up to now, and while climbing, I've seen some possible opportunities to jump, but didn't because it wasn't time. At this point I've gotten stoked and prepared to fall (in love), but now that I'm at the level to jump, I'm hesitating. I don't want to because I fear I won't be caught in time, I could hit the bottom and shatter. Who will catch me?

It's all about timing isn't it? feck. I'm always talking about how time takes over my life. It's inevitable. I guess to answer my own question, I'm waiting for the right guy, the right time to jump. I think the reason I haven't dated up to this point is because I want to give my whole, intact heart to the person who's my soulmate, who's worth it, who gets me and is even the same way as I am. I need someone who's complicated enough to understand how I work, but simple enough to pull me aside every now and then and say "hey, it's alright, it'll be okay" Note that I said simple, not simple-minded ;) I want him to be family-oriented and mature, but silly, funny, random, and nerdy. I know he's out there somewhere.

He's most likely a musician. hah, go figure. Maybe when we do cross paths, I'll be ready, and old enough. Somehow I know every piece of this puzzle I call my life will fall neatly into place. I've gotta have faith in that.

For now, I like being solo, I'm young, and I'm used to it. In the same sense I'm not entirely alone, I'm blessed enough to be surrounded by people who love/like me anyway: family, friends, classmates. Right now, that's beyond good enough. :)

Couch Potato. (Day 73)

My day in a nutshell: TV, lunch, tv, dishes, tv, trash, and more tv.

Ugh, I hardly ever watch the tele anymore but there wasn't much to do today. Definitely a lazy sunday, but I'm glad I got to relax. Oh and I'm pumped that I get to sleep in tomorrow! Spring Break! yuss.

Maria and I spent the remainder of the evening watching Celebrity Apprentice (which we've never seen) and ended up staying tuned in for the whole 2 hours haha. What's even funnier is that my mom was in my room watching 16 & Pregnant. what's wrong with this picture? ha.

Man, I better be more active tomorrow.

Happy Birthday Hangs. (Day 72)

Went to Chin's house today to hang out and watch movies for her birthday! Ginger went, as did Ashley, Nick, and Logan....and his didgeridoo. ha.

We saw Fight Club, which I hadn't seen before. Chin made brownies (but I didn't have any thanks to crap Lent. whoops, I mean Lent.) and we ate popped corn that was real good! I got her an iTunes gift card, and a birthday card that was Transformers themed. aww yeah. Go Bumblebee!

It was a good time, though I had to leave a little earlier. I enjoyed while I was there, and glad to have gone :)

Happy Birthday Yunchin!

Double-Take. (Day 71)

Sooo. . .

I had my last day of class before Spring Break today, and just for the hell of it, wore the new black wedge sandals I got a week ago. It took a bit of self-debate to finally decide to wear them, seeing as I'm already 5'8''. Nonetheless, I thought, "what the hell" it's the last day of class for a week anyway, might as well play up my outfit for a bit of change hah. It took a little getting used to, but since they were solid wedges, I didn't have any problem walking in them. :) It helped amp up my black jean and off-the-shoulder "Doors" shirt (which I cut up myself) ensemble quite a bit!

I received some nice compliments throughout the day, but got more double-takes from dudes around campus than anything else. It weirded me out a little, since I'm not used to such attention, being "one of the guys" in my audio classes and whatnot, and made me look in other directions when I felt the gazes (shy much?). Anyway, I guess in girl's world that's good, right? soo...thanks...guys...

...but to add my two cents: I'm not something to be stared at, like an object for viewing pleasure. Unless you have reason to; for instance, if I had something on my face, or if you had something to say to me that could spark my attention and result in good conversation, that'd be fine with me, maybe. haha.

To Self: Why do I make myself so unreachable? 

I wish I could answer that. Single but unavailable, yet so available, however, distant although within reach.

This is me.

Grays. (Day 70)

I don't really have much to say about the day, other than I went to a meeting on campus despite the fact I had no class. Got some stuff done for the upcoming event I mentioned last time, and I'm feeling good about our plans once again.

Oh, and by the way, I heat-styled my hair this evening and completely forgot about the fact that I have a ton of gray hairs at the back of my head. Hahah, seems ridiculous to have them at my age, but perhaps it has something to do with me being an old soul? Maybe I think too much. My previous posts support that 100%

Father Time Is One Strict Bastard. (Day 69)

I try to meet the deadlines, but you can't seem to cut me a break.

I plan in advance, and do everything it takes.

The walls keep closing in no matter how fast I try to go,

You're always faster, and I'm always slow.

But I won't give in, I'll keep it up.

You'll gain on me, I know you will

And give me that push so I don't stand still.

After all, how can the world keep turning as fast as it is

If we're not constantly running to make it spin?

Tick Tock, Goes the Clock.

-Angela-

**************

So I've been working super hard with my fellow MEChA Club members in trying to get our Cesar Chavez event all set to go for the 31st of this month, and after weeks of planning, we were finally ready to submit our expenditure request only to find it's kind of too late. Ugh this sucks ass. It's like there's never enough time for anything lately. We're not gonna give up yet though! time for alternatives! :D haha.

FECK.

Can You Dig It? (Day 68)

I had my Protools exam today and aced it with 100% I'm so happy. I was a little worried at first because I was going to be required to demonstrate how to set up certain things like an effects loop on an Aux return using sends (confusing ish for a gal!) haha. Anyway, I managed to remember everything without having studied (whoops), but I got it. :)

Here's the sunset:



ANDDD a piece of dead bamboo + roots that I pulled from my yard. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you....Edward Scissor Plant! :o

Suddenly Monday. (Day 67)

Oh my, my. It's Monday already? wow, time is going so fast lately. Ususally I'd say crap, but right now I'm cool with it because spring break is next week! I'm glad, but I kinda think I'll miss school :x pretend I didn't say that just now.

I saw a blimp today--yea I'm changing the subject--and took a picture!

Typewriter. (Day 66)

Dear Internet,

I've been typing this story l came up with on Friday and it's taking over my soulll! I admit, it's really entertaining, but completely time consuming. I don't mind it, but I should be planning final projects for recording class right now! haha.

Uhhh...oh well. It's a nice change. Granted, I'm still writing, but in a different sense. It's new for me. I might even want to look into publishing this bad boy. Maybe I'll be one of those one-hit-wonders...but in literature. What would we call that?

Ojo Cosido. (Day 65)

Oh lawd. I can't believe I pretty much slept in until 1pm today. I pulled an all-nighter typing up this crazy story that kept flowing and I finally had to stop! lol. I couldn't get up early because I was completely knocked out, and even when I did get up, I was still so tired. I had a headache and heavy eyes.

I felt much better after showering and went to Target with my sisters to do some shopping. We stopped at Pei Wei for dinner and it was amazing as always, I love that place! I ordered the coconut curry chicken with fried rice and vegetables (my new favorite) but didn't finish. Guess I know what I'm having for lunch tomorrow! :)

Friday, I'm Inspired. . .and wired. (Day 64)

So I can't believe I'm done with the book, but all is well because I'm back into the realm of making music at school again. It's kind of hard to concentrate on starting something for my finals because Doug keeps throwing in small tips that turn into long lectures haha. Don't get me wrong, they're helpful, but I feel like I'll never get started and end up trying to record everything at once! D:

At least it's the weekend! oh and let me fill you in on a little tidbit. I got so inspired from that last book that I decided to take up writing short stories. :D I'm excited and already have a little excerpt! Pumped to work on it this weekend. :)

Oh and I was so excited to find a nice little post waiting for me on my Facebook page today from...

Maggie Stiefvater! the talented author of Shiver. It made my day, I'm definitely looking forward to her new books. Here's what she said:

"Hi Angela -- I am so glad that you loved Shiver -- I'm so flattered. Why is that a studio I see? :)"

She plays instruments and records music for fun so she noticed the studio in my default picture (same photo as my default here) :)

yay!

Bittersweet. (Day 63)

I did it. I finished the book.

Wow.
I can't believe I'm done! I finished it last night and of course, cried. I liked the ending though, and I'm a tad bummed that it's over, I feel like I didn't get enough! I feel like I could read some moer into their lives!

But! guess what?? I just learned today, that Shiver is only part 1 in a 3 part series!! Linger is the next book, due out July 20, 2010 (4 months away and far too long from now) but I can't hardly wait for it! uhh!

Here's the official cover. :O

oh goodness.

oh and just a random photo of my doorknob. I snapped it because it looked awesome!

Inspired. (Day 62)

It's been a b.s. kind of day. I didn't really get anything done in Logic class, which isn't good since I should be preaparing my final projects already, but I'm just not here. My mind is elsewhere, but most likely after tonight I'll be back to normal...maybe.

I'm getting really far in the book and have visualized people to portray Sam and Grace. When I read, I imagine Amanda Seyfried (Dear John, Mamma Mia!) as Grace, since the description of her physical features are similar to that of Amanda's, and for Sam...oh Sam. I kind of see Oliver James (What A Girl Wants, Raise Your Voice) playing him, and boy am I glad haha! Of course, Oliver wouldn't have his adorable british accent for this story, since Sam is American....and a wolf. ;)

Fantasies aside, I had a wonderful discussion today with my mom's co-worker about some flowers she picked from outside the buliding. I showed her some photos I took of different things like the sky, fruit, flowers, and sunsets :) It was nice to talk with someone who also appreciates the beauty in simple things. It felt refreshing.

I had percussion practice tonight, and it went real well. We're preparing a really sweet number that's full of different beats and meter changes so that just when you think you're getting the hang of the rhythm, it throws a curve ball at ya. ;)

Also, the new episode of Criminal Minds aired tonight and it was excellent! Matthew Gray Gubler (Reid) directed this one and I was so pumped for it for weeks.

Okay, I'm running out of book. I'm kind of bummed, but also can't wait to keep reading. I have a feeling I'm gonna finish it tonight.

At the same time, I'm getting real inspired. Inspired to write, but no, not that kind of write. Not my usual writing form which is a song, but I'm inspired to try writing stories again. I haven't done it in years, but I think I want to try out a short story. I really do.

I won't leave it alone, you can't make me. (Day 61)

Have I mentioned I love this book? haha, be prepared to hear me rant about it for the remainder of the week. It's getting so good! I'm seeing the love develop between Sam and Grace (main characters) and it's so heartwarmingly beautiful.

So I forgot to note that yesterday was the first day of the mont!h, so yay! I don't know if that's important to you but it sounds pretty cool to me. Alright, off to read some more

Shiver. (Day 60)

Can one be in love with ink on a page? The answer to that is no, in my case anyway, but I am sure of this: I am in love with the story in this book. Shiver is absolutely amazing and I can't get enough of it. I want to plow through it because it's so great and I can't read it fast enough, but at the same time I want to read a page a day so it can last forever haha, who am I kidding. I know I'll finish it in at least 2 days, if not tomorrow :p

But in other news, I began to learn how to use a vocoder. It's a synth, but I can record vocals to it as well. Though I'm not sure if I'll use it for my project yet, it looks interesting!

Also, I drove my tia to the hospital after taking her to the docs and she's okay, but has pneumonia. man.