Adventures of a Twenty Something

2012-02-05T23:02:00.001-08:00

John Unwin's Three Keys to Business Success

2011-12-22T16:31:00.000-08:00

Photo: K Johansson

As a class assignment this semester, we were asked to bring in community business leaders to discuss their three keys to business success. Audacious enough, I approached the leader of one of my favorite resorts on the Strip, John Unwin, Chief Executive Officer of the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. I was lucky enough to have his PR department respond, and he was so gracious to take the time out of his day to speak to us. (He's a busy guy, and my professor sure probed him for questions!)

For those of you who have not been, it's a stylish property with 3,995 luxury rooms and suites. It has unique restaurants, boutiques, and three different pools. But as a Las Vegas local, I'll admit that there are a variety of luxurious options on the Strip. So why here? If you know me, you know I'm a music lover, and the Cosmopolitan has been a huge proponent in bringing a new music scene to Las Vegas. Tops my charts.

So back to business success: managing this large of an investment for the owners must be a stressful endeavor, even for a seasoned hospitality manager such as Mr. Unwin. His presentation was insightful, interesting, and surprisingly, reaffirming for some of my own beliefs. His three keys?

John Unwin, Photo: Jason Tusman

Have a point of view
Continuous learning
Create emotional connections

1. Have a point of view: I think we all know how the general public feels about flip-flopping, particularly in subjects like business and politics. Unwin tells us that it is important to have a strong point of view.. and to be able to back it up as well. People respect business leaders with a firm decision making process.

2. Continuous learning: "I am a voracious reader," he said. Education extends beyond school, so get out in the field and meet new people. Learn new things every day and with every work experience.

3. Create emotional connections: Through some personal anecdotes, Unwin shared the importance of creating emotional connections. Genuine ones. I think people will do business with those who honestly care and who they have a genuine connection with. This resonated with me a lot, being a Dale Carnegie fan.

I thought I'd share that with you all. I agree with his keys and like taking advice others are willing to put out there. I'll stow this bit of wisdom to be used in business, and keep it in mind for my daily life.

Confessions of a UFC Intern

2011-12-14T22:41:00.000-08:00

Intern Ladies and UFC President, Dana White

Starting my New Year's resolution off early with regular and dependable blogging, I thought I'd discuss what's been a great part of my life the past three months: my internship at Zuffa, LLC, more commonly known as the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While I can't delve into too many details, I'm sure I can say it was one of the most wonderful learning experiences I've ever had. (ASCE being the only competitior).

Forrest Griffin at the TUF 14 Finale Weight-Ins

My internship there has confirmed my liking for a relaxed corporate atmosphere, really expanded my knowledge not only of MMA, but the fighters and industry itself, and taught me more than I could ask for in the new media world. I mean, I knew I liked technology, and I was decently savvy, but I don't think I could have ever received that kind of instruction in a class room. One of the skills I'd developed... I recognized in a Disney career description while browsing (*cough* working with a content management system *cough*).

Quentin 'Rampage' Jackson at the TUF 14 Finale

I met a wonderful group of people from all over the country, surprisingly... brought to my lovely hometown of Las Vegas for the UFC. Being as unseasoned as I am, I'm still wrapping my head around what it's like to have a real career and move around for it. I wonder what people did before they got there, why they came there, and how long would they stay? It's a constantly growing and changing place.. I expect the sport, the league, and everyone involved with it to grow incredibly next year. I know this is being vague, but if you're interested at all at interning there, I encourage you to apply. Your experience will be what you make of it, as with anything else, but when you're standing right next to The Octagon, I think there are few things that staggering.

The Octagon

sloppy joes

2011-08-18T11:32:00.000-07:00

A quintessential twenty-something meal? Delicious junky food, sweet potato fries, and a decent beer count as more than anything else.Does Gordon Biersch's 3.1 million gallons brewed per year disqualify it as a "craft"? I'll defer to my more beer-cultured friends. Living right next to one of the restaurants has been one of the many perks in Summerlin.

No impressive recipe for sloppy joes used here (although note to self to try one, tweet me with any recommendations?) or sweet potato fries. (Cooking from scratch: maybe when I'm thirty-something?) Just picked up buns from the grocery bakery and had banana cream pie ice cream for dessert. So yum. PS Tuned in to our normal True Blood tradition while we were eating too- television too raunchy for cable.

The Met

2011-08-12T10:31:00.003-07:00

Metropolitan Museum of Art
We definitely wanted to take advantage of being near three famous museums, but with the MoMA and the Guggenheim, why did we did we decide to go to the Met? (rather: why did I all but force Melissa into this?)

Alexander McQueen - that's why.

Photos weren't allowed to be taken in the McQueen exhibit, so I had to pull this one. The two hour wait that took us from Ancient Eastern Art to Nineteenth-Century European Paintings and Sculpture, was worth it. The exhibit was packed, and why shouldn't it be, in it's last weekend? Savage Beauty was dark and ominious with the combined affect of music, wind, and video installations added to McQueen's collections. I only wish I could go back and spend more time there. I learned about the designer in ways I didn't expect to, and now have a realized appreciation for fashion as an art medium. (Late, don't judge.)

Just had a to capture a picture of this version: the original one in the Louvre is one my boldest memories from France.

And there's the rooftop garden, with a wonderful view of the city. It's just a shame it was muggy and gross outside. That sort of humidity is completely different from what they have in California.

Well stay tuned for the rest! We did so much while there- this could only be a portion. Particularly when it went from being "Adventures of a Twenty" (uh, lame) to "Adventures of a Twenty-Something."

Kinda lost? The first post is here.

Shake Shack

2011-08-12T10:31:00.001-07:00

Shake Shack - the infamous burger joint among our ASCE alumni brethren. Maybe it was the 14 hours of travelling I'd endured to get from Las Vegas > San Diego > New York, maybe it was the one hour line that wrapped along an entire side of Madison Square Park, or maybe it was just that these burgers really are delicious. They use local ingredients, and the rumors are true: you HAVE to go there when in NYC. (more than once).

My order? StackBurger, Fair Shake, and (sometimes Cheese) Fries. nom.

Kinda lost? The first post is here.

New York Public Library

2011-08-12T10:30:00.003-07:00

Now I've always loved libraries, but this place must have one heck of a summer reading program. They had a free, open to the public exhibit showing anything from a lock of Mary Shelly's hair to one of the original copies of the Star Spangled Banner. Not to mention, the building itself is beautiful.

Kinda lost? The first post is here.

Café M

2011-08-12T10:30:00.001-07:00

Our find off of Fifth. This small French-style café got us both excited! The maccaroons were tasty and the coffee was swell. There were only two small tables on the patio (lucky enough to score one both times), and they offer a tasty fougasse for snacking.

Kinda lost? The first post is here.

Union Square Farmer's Market

2011-08-12T10:29:00.001-07:00

A lucky find we happened upon on our way to SoHo. We walked A LOT this trip, probably more than any sensible New York-er would have, but I think we were able to see and experience so much more because of it. We luckily happened upon many sights- this Farmer's Market (largest one I've ever seen-then again not well versed in such things) had everything from vegetable and fruits to flowers and homemade honeys, jams, and syrups. I need to live in a city with a Farmer's Market.

Kinda lost? The first post is here.

Tea & Sympathy

2011-08-12T10:28:00.001-07:00

An adorable English tea room in West Village. Authentic, intimate in its coziness (dining room of 23!) And the scones were delicious.

I know this place was highly rated by Zagat, and the menu included many of "Nicky's Rules." Including to relinquish one's table should others be waiting, and your party was finished.

Another suggestion per our friends that proved to be well deserved.

Kinda lost? The first post is here.

New York City

2011-08-10T19:12:00.000-07:00

New York City: It was my first time there, and I was so lucky to experience it in the fullness and depth that I did! Sure it helps to have an awesome traveling partner! The city itself is overwhelming with people, culture, restaurants, and sheer hustle and bustle.

It was not quite what I expected- but to be fair, I wasn't sure what I expected. We stayed at Hotel Thirty Thirty in Midtown- review coming soon, now that I've had time to digest it all. I'll post a few highlights from the trip.

Relaunch: Adventures of a Twenty Something

2011-08-07T22:53:00.001-07:00

So given turning 21 this past 31st of July in year Two Thousand and Eleven, I've decided to relaunch the blog! I'm excited to really create a collective of places I've been, things I've seen and experienced, with a mix of things I've yet to do. It's a bit of a lifestyle thing I suppose.

Stay tuned.. working on some re-coding now.

kinect + windows 7 interface

2010-11-28T14:18:00.001-08:00

something i came across recently, in a tech blog frenzy. hands free tech on the rise, and these MIT kids are something else. MAN.. i wish i were still a hard science major.

The project is called DepthJS, and from the looks of it, it could really become something I'd want to use!

DepthJS from Fluid Interfaces on Vimeo.

Another project I read about was Evoluce. With multiuser and multitouch capability. That was neat.

bread and cie

2010-11-27T21:22:00.001-08:00

cute place that a friend took me to today! :) bakery, sandwiches, pastries, and delicious french toast:

bread & cie, 350 university ave, san diego, ca 92103

great khan

2010-11-27T00:24:00.000-08:00

restaurant at UTC we just stopped by this evening. tried Viv's lamb something or another. choose ingredients to be added to your stirfry, cooked right in front of you. a different kind of fast food.

-photo courtesy of another blog that I recently found: A Radiused Corner, a food blog with a bunch of Asian and fast food restaurants within San Diego/ other areas. I suspect he could be a UCSD student? o.O

10th week.

2010-11-27T00:04:00.000-08:00

10th week is the week before finals week, on our quarter system here at UCSD. sound of choice?

comprised of:
1. Metamorphosis: Metamorphosis One (Instrumental) 5:39
2. Metamorphosis: Metamorphosis Two (Instrumental) 7:21
3. Metamorphosis: Metamorphosis Three (Instrumental) 5:32
4. Metamorphosis: Metamorphosis Four (Instrumental) 7:01
5. Metamorphosis: Metamorphosis Five (Instrumental) 5:06
6. Mad Rush (Instrumental) 13:44
7. Wichita Sutra Vortex (Instrumental) 6:51

freaks and geeks

2010-11-26T19:42:00.000-08:00

thanks to my friend hblumer for this latest addiction.
classic afterschool special. If you haven't seen it, you should! James Franco and Jason Segel were so young!

julian casablancas

2010-11-24T19:54:00.000-08:00

rock star of choice

-photo: james gillham

Isle of Wight Festival, 2010

One of these days, I'll go to some international musical festival. Comme Hurricane, Glastonbury, or Openair St. Gallen...

hope this city is ready for me.

2010-11-24T16:50:00.000-08:00

I just booked this flight (fully).

by Fiton Gjonbalaj

windows mobile 7

2010-11-24T12:24:00.000-08:00

Can't wait until I can get this is january. First thing I'm getting. (you know, after that ticket home from New York!) I got to play with it recently, and I know it's the one I've been waiting for

Update: I still haven't gotten the phone yet. I've been biding my time what with contracts ending and all.

winter's here!

2010-11-24T11:43:00.001-08:00

Now that I'm back on, I'm just going to blab. I've decided that Chloé is my new I-wish-I-was-rich-enough-to-afford-this-all-the-time brand.

The Eau de Parfum lasts forever! I sprayed on my trench coat this weekend, and still smell it (which I deem a good thing). This Christmas, give me: (cough, girls, cough)

(or gc towards it :P)

Whilst on the subject of winter I picked up two decent pairs of boots for under $25, but I feel like something is missing. A tan boot? Maybe something like this:

Neh, we'll see. But I've a real desire for a white trench coat! I've wanted one forever, and if I find a decently priced, nicely fitting one, I'll put it on the wish list. (which is ever growing.)

Updates to be discussed later:
NEW YORK Advetures!
Travelling out of Las Vegas this season? I hope so :)
At some point I should probably discuss music I've been listening/ relistening to recently :)

TTFN. (an acronym I find hilariously corny, but since two people close to me have said it recently, I'm going to utilize it.)

latin bracelets

2010-08-10T16:48:00.001-07:00

thanks to biffles G for grabbing it for me.
i got serva me, servabote.
cute: marc by marc jacobs

True Blood obsession

2010-08-03T23:09:00.000-07:00

I've been hooked on this show. De-sensitizing, raunchy, but with a surprisingly twisting and complicated plot.

where i am at today

2010-07-22T06:02:00.000-07:00

My first time there, and I'm crazy excited. Get to work on a really cool project.

two accounts i'm finally using:

2010-07-20T21:41:00.001-07:00

Music lover/ dining lover FAIL.

where i will be tonight

2010-07-18T11:36:00.000-07:00

GVEST Night Out:

Oh, dear. Flamboyance doesn't amuse me as much as others.

BUT, it's Shana's birthday, and our night out. Time for fun!

what i've been looking for

2010-07-16T23:55:00.000-07:00

I've been wanting one for a while. Too bad this is brass and CZ. The CZ I don't mind as much; Obviously not looking for the real thing. It's just the metal. Discoloration/ lasting me a couple months isn't worth $88 on Amazon.

this holiday season

2010-07-16T18:30:00.001-07:00

Windows Phone 7 Series

It will be my new love, syncing my outlook calendar, contacts, and email.. and my future xbox live account. I'm also thinking of switching to Zune from iTunes/Ipods, because the interface is so much.. more fun!

Originally, I wanted to find a microSD card larger than 32gb for a decent price,not have to purchase a new media player. However, Windows Phone 7 is just like a Zune HD.

YES, for being Microsoft fangirl, and tech glutton.

AHHHHHH THIS JUST IN: Microsoft is pushing for cloud computing, and banning microSD cards from the device.. Looks like I'll try to look at Skydrive.

Appreciate

2010-07-14T12:24:00.000-07:00

If you know me.. i like bookshelves.

Our three way birthday cake?

2010-07-14T12:14:00.000-07:00

Goldie and I are doomed to celebrate our birthday together until the end of college :) But this year we have to tack on Viv because she's going to the (WARNING: OFFENSIVE) motherland. Anyway, I want this cake!

ze new casa!

2010-06-22T20:07:00.000-07:00

Been really lucky with free:

couch
dining table
drapes
bed
and some decor!

Thanks to everyone :)

I'm still working on building the other part of my IKEA desk.. it's really a bookshelf with an L shaped attachment that makes it a desk. It's definitely going to be...
COZY in here.

Art work will be courtesy of my roomie and biffles Vivien. Can't wait for this stuff! I'll get her permission before I post them.

Can't wait for the housewarming July 10th!! :D and my roomies' triumphant return on Saturday/ Sunday :D

current love: pomplamoose

2010-03-24T17:41:00.000-07:00

They're cute. Talented. Great videos. Awesome covers. Originals are sweet too.

Example of an original, "If You Think You Need Some Lovin"

Lyrics:
If you think i’ll give you money, well honey that’s just funny cuz i got none. No money, ain’t got no money. If you just want conversation go somewhere in the nation, not my house. But if you think you need some lovin, that’s fine. Cuz if you think you need some money, well you can’t have mine, and if you want some conversation try a pickup line. But if you think you need some lovin, that’s fine.

If you think you need a shrink, you’re draining down the sink, go take a hike. Ain’t got no time for your baggage. If you think you need a fix, don’t put me in the mix, just stick to wine. Whine, wine, whine, wine, whine, wine. But if you think you need some lovin, that’s fine. Cuz if you think you need a shrink, well I’m out of time. And if you think you need a fix, I’m not the fixing kind. But if you think you need some lovin, that’s fine.

I'm really into video music now.

einstein and eddington.

2010-03-18T22:24:00.000-07:00

Sometime during spring break:

Trailer

Come over and watch it with me. THIS TOO:

Justified on FX

2010-03-16T19:44:00.000-07:00

I have to say, Timothy Olyphant (of Hitman) plays an awesome bad A.

"..you make me pull, and I'll put you down."

If you haven't heard of it, it's a show about U.S. Marshal Raylen Givens, and how he's back at his home town in Kentucky after working in Miami. Now he's dealin' with NATZEES. No really, neo-Nazis, beaten-down-housewives-turned-murderer, and some good ol' alligator hunters. I'm loving it.

Google's Fiber for Communities!

2010-03-14T15:59:00.000-07:00

Ultra high speed internet testing for us?!

Nominate La Jolla? :) Sounds awesome.

Man, I wish I knew/had access to City, State, or local officials... clearly, I'm in Las Vegas anymore.

patrickJMT

2010-03-14T15:15:00.000-07:00

He helped save me whenever I missed lecture for Math 20C. He's cool.

patrickJMT does math tutorials. Clearly. He's cool.

Telephone - Lady Gaga Feat. Beyonce

2010-03-11T18:38:00.001-08:00

Video premiere was released early! Yay, I'm still watching it on E! at 8:30 PST though. I vaguely remember through my massive amounts of internet content consumption something about this video being controversial, and the first couple of minutes really are not appropriate for younger audiences. BUT I still love her. And the prison scene. And her naked-ness. She leaves little to the imagination, does she not? <3 Gaga fan girl.

I really like how they maintain B's fashion in Gaga's vid. You can tell whenever she makes an appearance.. it's not conforming to Gaga's... eccentric costumes, but adds hers to it.

Fishcondo by Teddy Luong

2010-03-10T13:06:00.001-08:00

I reserved mine here. We're moving out soon! Off campus and into a house! GVE*T is in the market. I've been bugging seniors who are moving like an annoying brat -__-

It sure would be nice if we had another roomie. *cough* *cough*

Anyway, I'm putting some stuff together for ideas of how I want to design my room. It'll all be on a budget of course, but I've got a color scheme down (I think?) So what if I'm jumping the gun before I get a place? Judge not.

Here's some other colors/ designs I'm thinking about:

Rugs from West Elm (sister store to PB)

Circles

Instant color scheme generator with help from Behr:

My original color was Ash White (I'm pretty sure), and I think I'll go with "Subtle Blends" or "Cool Details" combinations. I'm not painting my room obviously, but as far as the scheme of the room. My roommate makes fun of me and calls me emo, but I say I just like color on my clothes/ eye makeup. :P

TRY IT YOURSELF, WITH YOUR COLORS!

Tata for now.

ah!

2010-03-07T00:27:00.000-08:00

There's just so much going on lately; I've been wanting to blog, but haven't found time to do so. Really?... No, I've just been a bit lazy. Currently can't sleep in the Navy Lodge, so here I am, blogging on my grandfather's laptop.

Currently listening to: Jason DeRulo - In My Head.

So what've I been doing? Mmm school and such. I just started working for the (from Wikipedia) "upscale, American-based, home-furnishing store":

I just finished my third shift yesterday, and I have to say it's been quite the adventure. Whilst I was filled with nothing but joy for my new found income, I couldn't help but feel a bit of.. condescension from certain people in my life. However, I discussed the matter with my grandfather, and he put to ease all of my anxieties. I've been so excited to learn about everything this store has to offer! It might sound trivial or pretentious to some, but there's definitely a learning curve to take place. I'll be taking a furniture design class in couple weeks, where I'd learn about the different products PB offers and what types of materials they come in. I've already had so much knowledge packed into my head the past three days, as I've never worked retail before. YES, NEVER. I'm quite lucky.

Anyway... all of this has me thinking about the GVE*T girls moving into a house this summer! Looks like, V, T, and I are staying. G might stay for a bit, but she'll probably want to move in too. We're going to have the cutest place, fyi, even if it's tiny. You've got to work with what you have, and you have to appreciate it all. I'm not the cheerful type, but I'm not to be caught unaware of what I've been blessed with either.

Things are looking up in life, and I'm so grateful for how fortunate I've been.

I really don't know why S says I should write a book. It'd just be a bunch of cliches. :P

Take care.

dip success

2010-03-01T17:35:00.000-08:00

Yay, a general positive response to this dip, courtesy of Food Network's Paula Deen. She done right by me.

I forgot to take a picture of it, sad face. Here's the one on the Food Network page:

Ingredients

* 1 (8 ounces) block cream cheese, softened
* 1 cup mayonnaise
* 1 (14 ounces) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
* 2 green onions, sliced thin
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
* 1 cup shredded mozzarella
* Dash hot sauce
* Dash Worcestershire sauce
* Salt and pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand held electric mixer until smooth. Then beat in the mayonnaise until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and stir together until combined. Transfer the dip to a pie plate or shallow gratin dish. Bake in a preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the dip is bubbling. Serve hot with crackers, tortilla chips, crostini or veggies.

Freaking easy man. Except cream cheese got everywhere at first. Note to self and anyone else who tries it: Make sure you let it soften. P.S. I omitted the hot sauce, for fear someone didn't like spicy-ness. Apparently I was right?

:D

best (de?)motivator of all time.

2010-02-28T15:37:00.000-08:00

It's going to be my wallpaper for sometime. I love Barney Stinson.

sweet home alabama

2010-02-28T02:59:00.000-08:00

I needed to be reminded of romance after a few conversations today. Cynicism isn't very ladylike, so I thought I'd put a stop to that.

Why do you wanna marry me anyway?
-So I can kiss you whenever I want.

I'm pretty sure I was southern in a past life. Vaguest memories of Jacksonville, Florida don't quite count.

My favorite act from tonight: Grieves

2010-02-21T04:00:00.000-08:00

Unedible from Griff J on Vimeo.

When it comes to hip hop, I'm all about the lyrics. It should be obvious why. It was a good show tonight.

Adam Lambert Sings with Kid Band :)

2010-02-20T13:35:00.000-08:00

I don't like kids, but I love Adam Lambert and believe in philanthropy.

I hear recorders?

Avril Lavige does song for ALICE

2010-02-18T00:22:00.000-08:00

Maybe you love her, maybe you hate her. Maybe you love Tim Burton, maybe you don't care for him too. Maybe you hate the collaboration.

Maybe you're tired of how often I use the word 'maybe'.

So I'm reading Stranger in a Strange Land a quote (while many are my favorites) keeps running through my head.

"...he had discovered that long human words (the longer the better) were easy, unmistakable, and rarely changed their meanings, but short words were slippery, unpredictable changing their meanings without any pattern. Or so he seemed to grok."

Fashion Week Intro!

2010-02-15T18:09:00.000-08:00

Check out the AMG! So sexy. I want one of those little goody bags. :) If you missed the Marc Jacobs show that was streaming live, it was neat, neutral, and apparently it's okay to wear socks with your heels that are not mary janes? I don't know about that. <3 anyway.

Final Fantasy XIII

2010-02-14T20:46:00.000-08:00

I came across this video, hosted on by Giant Bomb. Give it to America!
Purely combat engine. No story on this video yet :(
Check out the environment. It's gorgeous. Offered on PS3 and 360. YEAHH.
Sorry it's a bit lengthy, they discuss it!

Some music revisited: The Honeydippers

2010-02-12T09:16:00.001-08:00

Covering the Sea of Love. It's corny and adorable. San Diego.. I'm pretty sure someone around here has a story like this.

It's silly and fantastical, but I could use yet another miracle.

2010-02-11T05:00:00.000-08:00

INSERT APPROPRIATE DREAM PICTURE HERE.

Too bad I can't find one meaningful enough.

Wait a second, found one:

Circa 2006. Yes, my glasses are ridiculous and disgusting. We also celebrate Thanksgiving like white people. Wuzzzzah?

Christian Louboutin

2010-02-10T15:45:00.000-08:00

The Tahiti. 'nuff said.

The Tings Tings - Great DJ (Acoustic)

2010-02-08T23:08:00.000-08:00

I've heard some people say that they don't have real talent, or that they just cover their music with a bunch of electronic - synthy sounds. I disagree:

Nexus One Correction **

2010-02-08T22:52:00.000-08:00

Google sent out an update for Nexus One giving them multitouch. I haven't had much to blog, but reading my old one just reminded me :)

Take care of yourself. It's a rough world.

MAE 3 from Spring 2009

2010-02-07T01:57:00.000-08:00

Just felt like posting this video from my Intro to Mechanical Engineering class last year :)

Microsoft Surface

2010-02-03T23:05:00.000-08:00

So, I've been thinking about the touch technology ever since my roommate Goldie brought home her Nexxus One and said it couldn't have multitouch because Apple had it patented in the United States?

I'm not debating patent law here, but I'm interested in a particular touch table that was on display at this year's CES (which I missed; school had already started at UCSD). This one in particular is a project that's been around for sometime, but I wasn't exposed to it just yet. Being loyal to MS pretty much hooked me in, but I look forward to seeing these in real life.

According to the Microsoft Surface website:
"Microsoft Surface is a revolutionary multi-touch computer that responds to natural hand gestures and real-world objects, helping people interact with digital content in a simple and intuitive way. With a large, horizontal user interface, Surface offers a unique gathering place where multiple users can collaboratively and simultaneously interact with data and each other."

The Hard Rock is the major known user, making their collection of memorabilia available to their patrons during their dining/ drinking experiences. It's a shame that I was right there, and still didn't get a look at one of these puppies.

As far as I can tell (correct me if I'm wrong) they are not yet available on retail, but only for commercial distribution, which is fine as they retail for over $14,000.
Anyway, here's a particular video that I came across. I can only think of the tangible applications because of it. AGAIN check out the official website to see better videos!

Obama and Las Vegas

2010-02-03T17:33:00.000-08:00

It.. infuriates me, considering he earned so much support from our swing state. I don't like to drone on about this sort since I don't feel as qualified to discuss it so. Still, I know enough to say that my hometown, while perceived as luxurious yet excessive, is a working town. We depend greatly on tourism. Our real estate market sank in the past 5 years. They've had cut backs in an education system that consistently ranks 49th and 50th in the nation. akldsjf;aslkjf;aslkdfj I don't think he realizes the value his words hold.

IRON MAN PC

2010-02-02T23:28:00.000-08:00

THIS IS SO EPIC.. IT'S BEYOND ME.

I grabbed it from an RT from @Jon_Favreau (director of Iron Man I & II)..

http://twitpic.com/10o1x4

This Twitter user, @EPIC_Scott is pretty much my hero now.

Lighting fixtures. Well, look at that.

2010-02-01T09:38:00.000-08:00

Check that pretty piece there. I can't wait until I get my own home to work on. This piece is balance between light and shade, and I love the shape and design. I really hope I end up building stuff of my own for my home. I'm not aiming to be a carpenter or furniture designer or anything, but I do want to have that particular sense of accomplishment. It comes in both black and an "open sky" white, and an be found at Woodnotes, a Finnish company. Funny thing to note: there are only a dozen or so places where Woodnotes products can be purchased within the U.S., and La Jolla happens to be one of them. How blessed I am to live and go to school in such a great area.

iTunes U

2010-01-31T05:20:00.000-08:00

While I'm not the biggest Apple fan in the world, I recognize their contributions to our culture with iTunes and the iPod. However, there's something I feel is constantly overlooked:

iTunes U is probably one of the best resources I've ever been introduced to on the internet. I often find myself pulled left and right between the topics of my interests and those associated with my major (which is why my chosen Area Studies are French and Political Science). I've seriously been downloading lectures/ videos from all the top universities around. I'm not going to sit here much longer praising it, and thus appearing more nerdy than I already am, but I've got to say if you've the slightest bit of interest in something outside your major (or would like to here from professors at other colleges regarding your own) ACTUALLY USE THIS. I know it's just there as another tab on iTunes, but it's really something more.

Adventure at an SD High School

2010-01-30T04:29:00.000-08:00

So today I went to Scripps Ranch High School in San Diego for a dance recital of a lovely young girl, nearly family actually. The school itself was gorgeous and the students there were kind enough (a little obnoxious for my taste, but again it's high school). When I say the campus was gorgeous, I meant it, at least in comparison to my beloved Spring Valley. I really should not compare though, since this particular high school is in.. a well endowed neighborhood. Any hoot, I attended this dance recital with low expectations because well.. that's just how snooty and "cool college kid" I am. A-slap-in-the-face humbling 2 hour experience later, I realize how talented some of them really are. It makes me sad that I didn't attend more performing arts shows put on in high school. I didn't given them enough of credit being on my high-science-loving pedestal. Perspective is something I did not learn until college, unfortunately. I'd love to attend more dance performances in the future. SPEAKING OF PERFORMING ARTS...

CHUM CHUM CHUM.. I've waiting for these tickets to go on sale at the Old Globe Theater since August (Viv's birthday at Balboa Park), and finally they are!

It's a comedy about a man juggling three different women, all of which are stewardesses. It finally catches up to him. Anyway, I saw the film version on television a life time ago. It's time to see the real thing! :)

The Old Globe Theater in San Diego does a deal called $20 under 30 if anyone is interested! I'll let you know how this goes.

elle

I can be bought. HTC HD2

2010-01-28T16:50:00.000-08:00

HTC HD2 from ActivaGPS on Vimeo.

So I've been spiffin' up my Tilt 2 nonstop for the past couple of days, and discussing it seems to be a rather daunting task. I'll talk about it in a bit. In short it's mainly:

- Optimizing by reducing programs and look for more efficient ones as far as memory
- Extending the battery life on a full charge
(I'm really trying to figure out if the approach to taking care of your cell phone should be the same as that of your laptop in regards to this. Should I let it drain all the way before recharging? BTW impressive lifespan)
- Customization.. (Oh by golly, this has taken forever.)
Something as simple as wallpaper took longer because I'm using TF3D (in my case Sense 2.1) and it wouldn't change the background on all tabs. It's rather sad, but it became about the principle of the matter! Anyway, found some excellent software I'd share with anyone running on Sense.
The aesthetics of the entire project... well it's quite typical of me. I'd either stripped down white or black, very sleek. But with Iron Man 2 coming out, the buzz got me excited and decided to just make it a Iron Man/black theme. Stand by for screen photo. (I'm waiting until I've got it JUST right.

Anyway, the HTC HD2 is huge, but like it... and WinMo is where my heart is. <3

Take care.

IRON MAN 2

2010-01-27T18:52:00.000-08:00

Iron Man 2 Updates, as it comes.
THIS WEBSITE HAS IRON MAN 2 behind the scenes interviews and a little bit of stuff. ET is luckkayy.. I love it. I love it. I just want to know where those dancer girls get their costumes... jk.

IRON MAN 2.. AC DC... I love America.

2010-01-26T20:10:00.000-08:00

vienna teng.

2010-01-25T00:25:00.000-08:00

Lullaby for a Stormy Night is my favorite by her, and it's on my Quiet/Sleep time playlist. She's amazing! She went to Stanford, and I lovvveee her music. <3

if you love me..

2010-01-21T21:13:00.001-08:00

It's half off at Nordstrom, and I'm trying to control myself. Just a Marciano.

Real quick

2010-01-20T22:19:00.000-08:00

Hmm.. Long days make me get ready for bed insanely early, and since I'm blessed enough to not have class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, I get to do homework/ read. Cursed midterms are coming up swiftly, and I have a lot to do tomorrow, but first:

Ask me stuhh on formspring ;)

It's growing on me.

Secondly, I'm running out of moisturizer. It might be silly to you that I'm blogging about this but I LOVE this stuff.

So the next time you're at some random beauty store or wherever... pick this up ;) Murad is my system for the moment.

P.S. I realize everyone in the world and their mother has adorable rain boots, and although I feel left out.. I don't know if I could rock them anyway. But the gloomy weather across the country is definitely a good excuse to break them out.

Also, a good friend of mine bought me the Essential Iron Man comic book collection for Christmas, and on behalf of all my military friends I have to repost this picture from the VERY first page.

If you don't get it, it's okay. I wouldn't either if I didn't have the kids that I do in my life. Having lots of fun with this:

and while I'm on the subject of books that I got for Christmas (I already talked about Stranger in a Strange Land. Sidenote: I'm on a WHOPPING Page 45, I NEED TO FINISH.) I also got:

Which is HILARIOUS. What fun I have, and what good friends.

This was supposed to be quick, but whatever.. I just got my new Longchamp purse from France in YESTERDAY. woot.. Okay.. It's not THAT different from my first one, but they differ in size, which is major. Plus the color. And the handles. And this one was a present ;) THANKS DON! He's so such a cool friend. You da best.

It's a beauty, is it not? I know it might seem plain to a lot of gals. I personally don't go for the glitzy, Old-English font with lots of shiny metal and rhinestones on my bags (unless it's studded, but that's different) so this satisfies my would-be-on-a-yacht, but still functional side. <3

Anyway... I'm running out of ink which means a glamorous trip to Wal-Mart soon! Woot. It's sad how happy I am that I get to go there.

IKEA

2010-01-14T14:58:00.001-08:00

Is it sad, that I, lover all things Crate & Barrel

and The Container Store,

have never been to IKEA? In my defense, they do not have an IKEA in Las Vegas. But OH MY, this is one of the largest buildings I've been to in San Diego (Casinos and academics buildings aside) I can see why! It's such an efficient system to make people LOOK then BUY on separate floors. It's also got some of the funnest show rooms I've ever been to! Everything is in context from lifestyle to circumstance. It's amazing. I love it. And it's cheap too. The only minus (or plus? if you're into imported items) is it is foreign. I'd like it about 20 points more (on an arbitrary love scale I don't keep track of) if it were American. BUT HEY both Crate and Barrel and The Container Store are based in the U.S.A. so I'm not complaining. PLUSSSSSSS I suppose it wouldn't IKEA if these:

did not exist. I am officially a fan of ligonberries now. <3

Anyway, I picked up a much needed white bookshelf for $25. As well as a cute lamp thing for $3. I was being cheap, as I had to take my friends from Las Vegas out to a bunch of hip places to eat (The Cottage, Extraordinary Desserts, Studio Diners included. ;) )MORE ON THAT LATER

MORAL OF THE STORY: I have joined the following of pretentious white couples that is IKEA.

I'M ALIVE

2010-01-14T00:08:00.000-08:00

SOOO I haven't blogged in like a month and a half. Woot for emo-ness. What to discuss first? My new cell phone probably ;)

Mmmm so I just switched to AT&T so I could get tethering as well as an unlimited data plan. This is the lovely HTC TILT2, essentially a MyTouch Pro2, with a few improvements. For example, the Tilt2 ships with WinMo 6.5 right of ze box. Yeee for that. It's got a many sexy interfaces, and I was so delighted when I found out that it came with themes by Diane Von Furstenberg, Rock and Republic, Vera Wang, and Issac Mizrahi. So much fun!

Tethering is a major plus. Mobile internet anywhere supported by the 3G Network. (I think it is worthy to note that TMobile (my former service) didn't offer tethering on the 3G network, but at lesser speeds.)People kept pressuring me to give in to the cult that is the Apple IPhone, and I did not refuse out of sheer prejudice. Rather, I chose this phone for a personal preference to Windows Mobile, and the way it uses ActiveSync to link my Outlook Calendar with my cell phone. (I like the 15 minute prior reminders my phone gives me to tell me when and where to be).

Any hoot, so that's that. I'm currently reading a Christmas present from my Marine friend Joe:

Now that I take a second look at it, it really has gorgeous cover art. Anyway, I just realized that Robert A. Heinlein is the same author who wrote Starship Troopers (<3 SCORE). My reaction to this is pending! :) Maybe I'll actually read something that's not a freaking textbook.

In addition to random rants, Vivien and I were thinking of starting a new blog of all the cool places we like to eat in San Diego. We're seriously crazy. But we're always on the look out for new and adventurous places so, it makes sense. I think we're pretty knowledgeable of San Diego for students who've (1) lived on campus for about a year (2) aren't from anywhere near here. We'll see how this goes.

Finally, something that's been on my mind for the past couple of weeks: I've pretty much second guessed myself into a hole. I am 99% sure I made the wrong decision this winter break, and now I'm regretting it. I failed to see potential where I, OF ALL PEOPLE, should see it. I pushed someone away who probably would have been the best thing that's happened to me in a while, but I'm selfish, shallow, and I THOUGHT I KNEW WHAT I WANTED. That's what's the most upsetting. I'm not the indecisive type, but I don't doubt I was mistaken. So I've screwed it up, and I'm pretty sure the window has closed.

Stay tuned for more IKEA news? I was definitely a kid in a candy shop. The Swedish meatballs totally lived up to the expectations. Also: RESTAURANT WEEK IN SAN DIEGO is next week <3. We're planning on going to Acqua at The Hilton, perhaps the launch of a new blog is underway? YES for three day weekends.

HAVE A HOOT. It's been swell.

2010-01-02T18:11:00.001-08:00

i'm almost out of the woods. just let me collect my thoughts and get back on the road please.

CES/ MUSE

2009-12-14T09:44:00.000-08:00

WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY does CES have to be.. 2 days after I leave? :( WHY.

Interesting: Qualcomm Chairman/ CEO Dr. Paul E Jacobs is speaking on the second day. It's weird I grew up around that company and never realized how big it was. ;adlkfj

I want to go. I'm going to pout like a child. I booked my flight back to SD for the 5th..I kind of had to. I miss Monday's classes :\ gahlsdkfj I'm taking a long winter break to relax.

ALSO:

I saw MUSE Saturday night :D OMG. OMG. SOOO GOOD.

Definitely on my top 5 concert experiences so far...But there's so much more to come. I'm going to see them again. That is for sure.

2009-12-06T18:09:00.000-08:00

Ultimate LIST OF GOOGLE WAVE GADGETS AND TOOLS

I'd say the link is pretty self explanatory, but I've found it could be quite useful for the our new WAVERRRRRRRS.

You should WAVE me. thearpon@googlewave.com

Like 90% of the people I invite never use it anyway. Puah.

2009-12-06T16:50:00.000-08:00

is it sad that one of my favorite books was turned into a movie in 2008, but I never watched it until today? There was a Blockbuster going out of business so I picked it up for uber cheap.

Love, love, love Chuck Palahniuk. I just wish it wasn't whilst I study for finals and come to terms with my fallen hero.

2009-12-06T00:08:00.000-08:00

Listening to:

Something Corporate - Forget December

So yesterday was the first day I started to really think about what a burden I could be to anyone and everyone I encounter...about how much responsibility and duty I carry that would and has interfered with various relationships. So much baggage. Life is touch all around, and I don't find sharing my troubles with anyone honorable. I've been avoiding it for a while because I'm not trusting.. or seeing what I want. Now I think it's because I feel guilty. Trying to sort through what I just said... good luck. I'm even more incoherent when I'm tired.

some christmas music

2009-12-03T15:49:00.000-08:00

JULIAN CASABLANCAS - I WISH IT WAS CHRISTMAS TODAY

LEIGHTON MEESTER - Christmas (Baby,Please Come Home)

gvest christmas dinner

2009-12-03T02:10:00.001-08:00

how sad is it that i'm incredibly looking forward to this meal? i just wish... BLAH. anyway, vivien and i will slave away in the kitchen after i hit up the BYOG sale at the UTC bebe :)

other note: VICTORIAS SECRET BACKSTAGE WRAP? Yes, please. After watching the VS Fashion Show, which was amazinnnnnnnng btw, GVE*T decided to get the silk robe(s?). I picked up four of them today from VS. Haha. I looked really crazy with all that stuff, but I've never left VS unhappy. I'll end up spending more on underwear than rent. I know it.

IRON MAN 2

2009-12-02T16:34:00.000-08:00

PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS COMING UP NEXT YEAR.

Photo courtesy of Yahoo! Movies. ;)

one of my favorite mashups i've heard in a while

2009-12-01T01:32:00.001-08:00

Tattoo that ensures you're always on TIME.

2009-11-30T17:14:00.000-08:00

I've been thinking a lot about getting a tattoo; Would it really mean anything? Is there anything I want to last forever? Does marking my body (nearly permanently nowadays) seem like a proper way to express whatever it is I want to... express?

Closest I'll ever get to it: Francesco Salvini's Tattoo Time

It's logical, useful, and something that I'd like to aspire to (always on time, dependable) I apologize if it seems like I hurt the general conception of tattoos.. (Is it supposed to be something we believe in earnestly? Artsy or philosophical?) This is just me. Now.. Where can I get it done???

Digital Art.. something I've quite warmed up to now.

2009-11-30T11:33:00.001-08:00

Since viewing Merel Brugman digital art collection, "Body Language", only moments ago, I've decided that I've been completely blind to to a lot of creative thought. Shame on me.

I can't decide which I love more

or this one:

However, this made me LOL. I don't use that acronym.. ever? So please don't take it lightly.

IGN's review of AC2. Make me happy :)

2009-11-25T17:13:00.001-08:00

AT&T predicts the future? ;)

2009-11-24T09:02:00.000-08:00

Circa early 90's. Aw, the touch screen isn't flat screen. cyooooote.

lostprophets - last train home

2009-11-24T08:21:00.000-08:00

I'm glad I'm not the only one who remembers this song.

I hope the world makes more sense to you now.

2009-11-20T03:52:00.000-08:00

The Bathroom Reinvented

2009-11-19T00:56:00.001-08:00

The Bathroom Reinvented for Dwell > Yoshiko Sato and Michael Morris > by Gary Nadeau from gary nadeau on Vimeo.

Stumbled across this while on vimeo. Again, I love interior design. It's probably more about the aesthetics of it all... but isn't that what it's usually about?

time spent on vimeo...

2009-11-13T02:35:00.001-08:00

la boite concept. je ne sais pas de la technologie français, mais j'aime ce vidéo. je pense que c'est astucieux.

La Boite Concept (arcade multimedia) HD from La Boite Concept on Vimeo.

Albert Hammond Jr on Gossip Girl

2009-11-04T00:34:00.001-08:00

Two things I love put together:

A Strokes member, Albert Hammond Jr, and Gossip Girl! <3

Make me happy :) But where'd his hair go?

2009-10-27T01:39:00.000-07:00

Mm.. So Phrazes for the Young comes out next week :) I'm eagerly awaiting that. Plus it's only $4.99 on ITunes! How cool is that? I'll still buy a hard copy just because though :)

I'm just so utterly depressed that I'm broke and can't get a ticket/ way to LA for any of his shows. Money has really been tight ever since getting this stupid new computer. It's okay though, I'll find someway to get over it and see Jules eventually. If not solo, then whenever that new Strokes album comes out. They're supposed to be working on it!

ALSO: Assassin's Creed 2 is coming out soon! So Ubisoft made this short series! :) I love this game <3 I'm just going to spend Halloween weekend playing the first one, forget going out :P

2009-10-25T03:12:00.001-07:00

Vindicated
I am selfish, I am wrong
I am right, I swear I'm right
Swear I knew it all along
And I am
Flawed
But I am cleaning up so well
I am seeing in me now
The things you swore you saw yourself

2009-10-25T02:48:00.000-07:00

I'm so pooped, but I keep listening to this song after I rewatched The Craft:

The Smiths - How Soon is Now? That's the original, but I like this T.A.T.U. Version, they're cute :)

our current anime craze:

2009-10-22T21:37:00.001-07:00

Finishing up the last part!!!

tid bits.

2009-10-22T02:40:00.000-07:00

I like the culture of the 50's. At least.. the happy parts. The romance, old fashioned values, the music definitely. Maybe the patriotism.. I wouldn't really know.. but the fashion is cute too. WAHHHH Instead I just want crap like this:

Nostalgia.

2009-10-21T00:58:00.000-07:00

While nostalgia is definitely an acquired taste for me, I am still adjusting to the ideas of keeping non-functional junk just because. I suppose it comes better for those with a softer heart? But to be honest, there are very few things I find that important. California has definitely made me softer, but it seems obvious there are a couple distinct reasons I've become so tenacious. First, I suppose I'm building so many new memories trying to push back the older ones. Second, I've been away from home for so long.

After this past summer's bout of summer session, I promised myself I would stay home next summer. Now I'm not so sure this is going to happen. Ah, how things never work out as we planned. Really bad for me, because I always expect it to.

Consumer ness: I just broke my Skull Candy Titans. FML. Those were amazingly good ear buds that blocked out sound, had volume control (so I didn't have to dig in my pocket for my IPod), and were cool colors. I seriously go through these things... like candy. Lame jokes, I know.

On the plus side, my Salvatore Ferragamo perfume is having a run for its money. I think it I like it more than the Marc Jacobs Daisy. It's sweeter. Longer lasting too. Mmm.. just intoxicating in general.

Went to the San Diego Symphony this Saturday and saw the Jacobs' Masterworks perform Shostakovich Symphony No. 1 and No. 10. I never knew much about this stuff until I let Viven educate me on it. Now I feel that my visit to the Kennedy Center on that Washington D.C. trip went unappreciated. I'm working on learning more about that.

Engineering side notes: I'm seriously considering joining the ASME's Human Powered Submarine team.. but it really depends on my schedule. All these meetings/ time commitments without a real job = no bueno for my life.

Chit chat, chatty cat. It all sounds really aimless and trivial, I know. I'm honing the master plan. It'll all work out in the end. P.S. Will post a playlist of ME soon. Haha, a fun activity for music loving staff. Rather difficult, I should also note.

Joie de vivre.

shows I am/ possibly going to:

2009-10-14T20:49:00.000-07:00

FML I AM SO POOR.

new stuhhh

2009-10-13T11:31:00.000-07:00

Classes are going along just fine, but the schedule I'm on is making it rough to find a job suiting my availability. Jarvis 1.0 just cracked his LCD screen, so in a rush I bought:

This is Jarvis 2.0, purchased from Best Buy for about 629, Intel Core 2 duo processor, 4.00 gb of ram, and a 320 hard drive. It's sexy and white, and in comparison to the HP I bought only one year ago, it has many of the problems fixed. It's sleeker and lighter, with a touch button WiFi switch that I approve of. It also was cleaned up a lot as far as that silly HP Quickplay, now that function buttons are multifunction :)
It was rather an impulsive decision purchase due to necessity and urgency; I tried my best to leave novelty out of it all. This purchase will set me back.. perhaps affecting Christmas and the various birthdays coming along. But in my past, things that get rough for a while always turn up.

Just tried a new shampoo that Goldie picked up for me from the professional salon store for a good deal, Matrix Essentials Amplify. It smells divine, and it comes in a cute bottle:

Just the shampoo and conditioner so far (Goldie uses SLEEK from the same line), but they work well for color treated hair. I'm trying not to go too far beyond the shower as far as hair care. Anything too much more besides serum or hairspray might lead to unnecessary purchases. ;)

I'm quite the consumer, I noticed, so I can talk about free stuff. I've just switched to Google Chrome once again, which I've tried once before. I feel that Google's worked out a lot of kinks since last I used this browser. Most of the problems came with plug-ins, and it overall just seemed slower than Firefox. I'm going to stay faithful by it though, because this interface is so much smoother and sleeker. I like the way it looks to put it plainly. It really has improved as far as speed, and Google's introduced a more user friendly setting menu.

More Google News: I'm trying to get an invite to Google Wave. I saw that 1.5 hour seminar video they posted on their website so many months ago from start to finish, and eagerly await this new form of email. The people at Google are such innovators, I love it. GOOGLE WAVE HERE

BING SEARCH ENGINE: My new search engine. Something that a few people have criticized me about the last couple of days. Some people really think there is no difference. I must say there are a lot of different things. Firstly: I was searching up lyrics to Julian Casablancas new single, "11th Dimension." If you're not aware, this single is very new, and there are probably only 3 pages up with the lyrics to it. With Bing, I could not find it, it was very difficult. With Google, it was on the first page. +1 Googly. With images however, Bing does such a better job of presenting image searches, and an even better job at filtering them. An image search on Bing is definitely quality over quantity... even though the search went on forever. Instead of using the different pages that Google does, MS put in a never ending scroll bar.. It just keeps going and going... +1 Bing. More updates on that.

Sorry this is a long blog about nothing revealing whatsoever, but if you picked up a few of my nuances, you know me too well or are reading too much into it. I like stuhhhhh.

school and such.

2009-10-06T01:23:00.000-07:00

With school starting and being back in San Diego, for some reason I find myself blogging less, when there is so much more to say!

Firstly, classes are interesting, but more importantly applicable to engineering! Material science is proving to rather slow at first, but as soon as I get over this hump of basic chem, I expect it will pick up. This class definitely offers information engineers need to know. There's also the end of my physics series. Wrapping this up, I'll get into statics and dynamics, the nitty-gritty of ME physics- think its over but it's not. Math I have neglected so far, but thatbs going to turn around! MatLab is too useful not to. :)

Music: Some cool stuff so far would be Keak da Sneak on first friday, but I'm honestly looking forward to Anberlin on FallFest more. :) Julian Casablancas' album Phrazes for the Young comes out this month, and I'll be all over that.

Among other more personal things, I'm finding that I may be biting off more than I can chew this year, which will be a great test to my humility/pride as I don't like the idea of not being invincible. The job hunt is still on; I just can't find a place where I can only work Fri - Sun. Daytime jobs are such a pain with class and activities. I suppose I'll have to look to some older role models/ friends for guidance. I like to do things well, and if there is any advice I can acquire, I'll take it to heart. Just help me be better.

2009-09-27T01:16:00.000-07:00

I know it's easy to say, but it's harder to feel this way.

2009-09-25T14:39:00.000-07:00

Today, for the first day in a very long time, I am lonely.

NEW SINGLE JULIAN CASABLANCAS

2009-09-21T18:00:00.000-07:00

WEBSITE

11TH DIMENSION!!!!!!!!!!!!

white space makes me happy.

2009-09-21T17:58:00.000-07:00

MY NEW FAVORITE BLOG OF LIFE.

LIVING WITH WHITE

I don't think I need much else.

Besides a huge Marc Jacobs sign, just as Lily Bass has a Prada one in her home.

2009-09-15T14:56:00.000-07:00

I suppose I haven't been updating much since there has been A LOT going on. Funny how that works, when there are things REALLY interesting, I'd rather not disclose. I'm a foolish, foolish girl. Certain pressures have gotten to me. There's a lot on the line when you're taking out 20,000 grand out in loans once again. Of course there's an explanation behind it all, but I'm so sick of talking about it. Do you get that? Certain stories need to be told to all the important people in your life..and you get tired of saying it over and over? I should keep the details of my life to a select few, but I have an utterly large MOUTH so I feel the need to spread it all over the place. I'm done with telling people unless I need advice. There's just too much to cover.

2009-09-11T15:34:00.000-07:00

What my grandmother said to me today:

If you fail, it will the end of all of us.

I know.