December 30, 2004

• Of course the week that I'm off, it rains! But all is good. I'm enjoying the fact that I don't have to work during the days or worry about getting to work on time at nights! What was I thinking having such a crazy schedule! But I can't complain, it's all about sacrifices....and in no time, I'll hopefully be a homeowner. I just can't believe how expensive houses are right now!

  
  

  My HS x-mas gathering was hella fun. Made salmon mashpotatoes and honey baked ham It turned out really good and the girls and I had fun just preparing and hanging out. It was really weird seeing a bunch of familiar faces...people I haven't seen in a few years...and it was good to catch up with everyone. Joan's pad in Whittier is hella nice. Rent is reasonable for a 1 bedroom apartment.

  
  

  Family is good. X-mas party was cool....I'm getting old though, I can't stay up too late nowadays!

  
  

  Today I have to attend two of my sister's parties. One a housewarming party in Glendale. The other a b-day party at Sangria. I told as many sisters as I could. Despite having a difficult year with the betrayal of some girls, the sorority is a lot stronger now. It surprises me how a person can hurt so many people. Have sisters going against sisters...actives going against alumni (but in the end, the truth came out) and we are more united and stronger because of it. On the brighter side of things, the girls no longer feel like they have to take sides. Despite the fact that they've had to endure so much "encounters" on campus, they have been troopers. Not saying a word of what exactly happened Spring Semester (or the semesters prior). Yes, I'm disappointed about those that didn't have the courage to talk to the sisterhood but what's done is done. Ego isn't always a good thing. Having too much pride isn't always a good thing. Sometimes it takes more courage to admit one's wrong doing and go back to make things better...unfortantely not everyone is that strong. So tonight we will celebrate....

  
  

  I don't think we'll be going to Phuket this summer....it's such a tragedy! So many people have died. It's just hella sad. It's also amazing to hear what the survivors have gone through and...honestly I'm still in shock with the death toll...how scary it must be to be sunbathing along a beautiful beach resort and have a huge freakin' wave coming right at you with so much force and speed that you can't do anything but get washed along with it. I know that feeling...while in Hawaii the first time, I got caught by a wave and I literally got tossed around...I had no control whatsoever. I had hit my head on the sandy beach while getting tossed around....once I got out of it, I had sand all over me. My hair and my bathing suit was drenched in so much sad it took me several showers to get rid of it. Of course it's worse in southeast asia....what's the count now? over 70,000 dead or missing?

  
  

  Starting the New Year, I'll be working mad hours. Basically, I'm trying to save up for a down...for the house. I want to at least put 2K aside each month (I doubt I'll accomplish this considering my expenses)...but after February, I'll be down with my school loans! Then all I really have to concentrate on will be the car and other monthly expenses such as rent, phone bill, etc. I would really love to buy a place in Glendale, Burbank or Pasadena area. Carson and Harbor City are also in the running. If I find a place in these areas, I will move in, but if I find a house some place else, I'll probably just rent it out.

  
  

  Alrighty, I have to get ready and head back to LA. I hope y'all had a great x-mas and have a good new year celebration as well!

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