Thursday, July 21, 2011
My Ideal Apartment
I am currently going to school in Oregon, however, I know that I want to live in New York City once I graduate. See, I'm aspiring to be either an elementary school teacher or a journalist. I also love the energy and the people in New York. I'm so excited for my future that I've already started apartment hunting! I came across this beauty at Vacancy.com, I think it's perfect! Not only is it only four blocks away from Central Park, it is also in extremely close proximity to Times Square, which is my favorite part of New York City. I think that being so central in New York is key, since I will be walking everywhere. But, also, if I pursue my career with journalism, it would almost be necessary to live in a place that inspires. The apartment itself is absolutely perfect and my idea of a New York apartment, completely. First of all, the facade is made of brick, has a rooftop terrace, and is neighbors with a skyscraper! I can just imagine walking home from work in my business attire with a smile on my face. I'd have a spring in my step, my hair would be flowing over my shoulders, I'd say hi to my neighbors as I passed them on the sidewalk. I can imagine going out on the town with new friends I had just met there, visiting Times Square, our smiles competing with the glistening lights there. Wearing dresses and high heels, channeling our inner Marilyn Monroe. I can imagine waking up on an early Saturday morning to my dog licking my face. The sun shining in through the window and spilling onto my sheets. I would get out of bed and make a cup of coffee, put on some running shoes, and walk the dog to Central Park. I'd spend the day there. I would walk around the entire park, sit in a rowboat, watch couples on the bridge, and read a book under a tree. Then, I would make my way home and cook spaghetti. In the winter time, I would squeal from my window as I watched the first snowfall. My dog and I would run outside and play in it until I couldn't feel my fingers. This apartment is me in a nutshell. It's made of brick, so it's old-fashioned and inspirational. It's also located near Times Square and Central Park, my two utmost favorite places in New York. This apartment is ideal, beyond perfect, absolutely amazing.
Monday, October 25, 2010
October 25th, 2010.
Hello! I feel like I should re-introduce myself, I havent written in such a long time! Well, a lot has happened since the last time I wrote. For one, I have been living alone, without my parents for almost a month now. I have been doing really good! I was a little depressed the first week, but now I am so happy! I am loving my classes, and my roommate. I have also met a lot of new people, which is always fun. The reasoning for my lack of writing, is because I have so much homework! All of the time! Its ridiculous!! But, I am really loving life right now :)
As I type, it is raining outside, and the sun is shining through black clouds and hitting the red, yellow, and orange trees. Its quite lovely actually. The weather is definitely starting to cool down. A lot. I wore my rain boots today, which was fun! I love that when I walk to class, squirrels dart across the sidewalk ad the trees are changing colors! Its really beautiful!
I have successfully ridden public transportation to the mall! I feel so successful! I would actually feel a lot more successful if I had done it by myself, alone. But, I think that is a little too scary. There are some real creepy people that ride the bus!
I have yet to go to a football game!! :( The ducks are number 1 in the PAC 10! and number 2 in the nation! We are doing really good! It feels so good to finally be a part of a school with a WINNING football team! I was really getting tired of being a part of the losing team! Finally, we are winners :)
I love walking around my campus. It is so pretty. Gorgeous. Stunning. Lovely. Breathtaking. I could honestly go on all day! All of the buildings are made of brick, there is greenery everywhere. Seriously, its everywhere. There are over 400 types of trees on the campus ALONE. I think that is incredible!
I have fallen in love with coffee. I never thought it could be possible. But, there it is! My favorite place is Dutch Brothers, Their coffee is amazing and a half!
I currently have a cold sore on my tongue.....It is really sore, especially when I drink water hahaha
Well, I am thinking that this is all for now.... I have to go off to my Writing class!
(Oh, speaking of writing class, my teacher is really annoying! She has the most annoying high-pitched voice in the world and when she talks to you she's smiling and her voice is "happy" but she is yelling at you at the same time. Its so annoying!! Thank God its already the 5th week of school!!)
Oh, one more thing. I had a Philosophy midterm, and I get the results on Friday! And, I have another midterm on Thursday!!
Wish me luck!
Until.....later?
Jasmine :)
As I type, it is raining outside, and the sun is shining through black clouds and hitting the red, yellow, and orange trees. Its quite lovely actually. The weather is definitely starting to cool down. A lot. I wore my rain boots today, which was fun! I love that when I walk to class, squirrels dart across the sidewalk ad the trees are changing colors! Its really beautiful!
I have successfully ridden public transportation to the mall! I feel so successful! I would actually feel a lot more successful if I had done it by myself, alone. But, I think that is a little too scary. There are some real creepy people that ride the bus!
I have yet to go to a football game!! :( The ducks are number 1 in the PAC 10! and number 2 in the nation! We are doing really good! It feels so good to finally be a part of a school with a WINNING football team! I was really getting tired of being a part of the losing team! Finally, we are winners :)
I love walking around my campus. It is so pretty. Gorgeous. Stunning. Lovely. Breathtaking. I could honestly go on all day! All of the buildings are made of brick, there is greenery everywhere. Seriously, its everywhere. There are over 400 types of trees on the campus ALONE. I think that is incredible!
I have fallen in love with coffee. I never thought it could be possible. But, there it is! My favorite place is Dutch Brothers, Their coffee is amazing and a half!
I currently have a cold sore on my tongue.....It is really sore, especially when I drink water hahaha
Well, I am thinking that this is all for now.... I have to go off to my Writing class!
(Oh, speaking of writing class, my teacher is really annoying! She has the most annoying high-pitched voice in the world and when she talks to you she's smiling and her voice is "happy" but she is yelling at you at the same time. Its so annoying!! Thank God its already the 5th week of school!!)
Oh, one more thing. I had a Philosophy midterm, and I get the results on Friday! And, I have another midterm on Thursday!!
Wish me luck!
Until.....later?
Jasmine :)
Saturday, October 2, 2010
October 2nd, 2010
The last time I blogged, I was just a bored kid during the summer. Now, I am officially a University of Oregon student! I am writing this from my dorm, and It is currently 70 degrees inside. Outside, Id say its around 55-60 degrees. My roommate, Natalie is at the Blackout game tonight, so Im in my dorm with Megan watching movies. Hamilton has a "mini-blockbuster" where we can rent movies and games for free! So, we rented a bunch to keep us busy until Natalie comes back with Krystal. University of Oregon is playing Stanford tonight, and hopefully they'll win! Thats another thing about Oregon...Everyone is so spirited and the entire city of Eugene is a college city. Which, is so nice! I love that wherever I go around town, theres either a duck, and "O", or the school colors. Its really quite uplifting!
Saying goodbye to my mom was probably the hardest thing ive ever had to do. I did not want my mom to leave because then i would be alone. Even though i would have my roommate and Jenna...I wouldnt have my mom, who is the reason I live. She is what I live for, I love her so much. You could say Im a "mama's girl"...but it wouldnt be insulting, i would only agree :)
Once my mom left, I was a complete wreck. I dont think i was more depressed in my life. It sounds like im exaggerating, or like im a "big baby" because im an adult....but adjusting to life away from home is really hard! And to deal with it, I had to tell a lot of people to get their support. I had my roommate of course, and Megan, and Jenna...But then I also made friends with people in classes and told them too. And then I told my FA. Then I talked to my RA about it for a couple hours, which I found to be the most helpful, and Shes a really good friend now! And lastly, I talked to the lunch-lady. Yes, I did. It sounds weird, but its true! As I was paying for lunch or whatever it is i was eating, She asked how I was. And she was probably expecting, "Fine thanks, how are you?" But no. I replied, "Im homesick" And it wa really helpful! because she made me realize that everyone at college is in the same boat.
Starting my classes was also a huge help to getting over my sadness of being away from home. Once classes started I felt so much busier, and I was. Like, right now i really should be reading my 100's of pages, starting my handful of projects, and writing those essays. I have only been in school for 5 days and already I am swamped with homework. But, it IS college, and supposedly, it is HIGHER education. I guess that means its hard?
So, now it is 1am...me and Natalie just walked in the door. We were over at Carson's, which was amazingly fun. It is freezing cold outside, its like 50 degrees with a windchill. I, like a dumbass, was outside in a T-shirt and slippers. Theres still a party in my hallway, and people yelling outside. We ended up winning the game, which is awesome! The score was 52-31! Everyone is really happy. Really, really happy. Over-the-top happy, its almost unnecessary. But, it does feel really good to finally be a part of a school that wins for once, and is loved by the school!
Well, tomorrow is my homework day...since i waited all weekend to do it, and now is the only day to do since i go back to school on monday...I will try my best to blog everyday, but as you can tell...ive been quite busy! But, I promise you, I will try!
Until whenever I have time!
Jasmine
Saying goodbye to my mom was probably the hardest thing ive ever had to do. I did not want my mom to leave because then i would be alone. Even though i would have my roommate and Jenna...I wouldnt have my mom, who is the reason I live. She is what I live for, I love her so much. You could say Im a "mama's girl"...but it wouldnt be insulting, i would only agree :)
Once my mom left, I was a complete wreck. I dont think i was more depressed in my life. It sounds like im exaggerating, or like im a "big baby" because im an adult....but adjusting to life away from home is really hard! And to deal with it, I had to tell a lot of people to get their support. I had my roommate of course, and Megan, and Jenna...But then I also made friends with people in classes and told them too. And then I told my FA. Then I talked to my RA about it for a couple hours, which I found to be the most helpful, and Shes a really good friend now! And lastly, I talked to the lunch-lady. Yes, I did. It sounds weird, but its true! As I was paying for lunch or whatever it is i was eating, She asked how I was. And she was probably expecting, "Fine thanks, how are you?" But no. I replied, "Im homesick" And it wa really helpful! because she made me realize that everyone at college is in the same boat.
Starting my classes was also a huge help to getting over my sadness of being away from home. Once classes started I felt so much busier, and I was. Like, right now i really should be reading my 100's of pages, starting my handful of projects, and writing those essays. I have only been in school for 5 days and already I am swamped with homework. But, it IS college, and supposedly, it is HIGHER education. I guess that means its hard?
So, now it is 1am...me and Natalie just walked in the door. We were over at Carson's, which was amazingly fun. It is freezing cold outside, its like 50 degrees with a windchill. I, like a dumbass, was outside in a T-shirt and slippers. Theres still a party in my hallway, and people yelling outside. We ended up winning the game, which is awesome! The score was 52-31! Everyone is really happy. Really, really happy. Over-the-top happy, its almost unnecessary. But, it does feel really good to finally be a part of a school that wins for once, and is loved by the school!
Well, tomorrow is my homework day...since i waited all weekend to do it, and now is the only day to do since i go back to school on monday...I will try my best to blog everyday, but as you can tell...ive been quite busy! But, I promise you, I will try!
Until whenever I have time!
Jasmine
Friday, September 17, 2010
September 17th, 2010
Okay, I couldnt wait until I got to Oregon to write...I leave in 4 days! This is crazy! So, my friend Tori and Sierra left a couple days ago, so it really is just me left on the island! I havent started packing yet. I am so excited!!! Im listening to Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream' as I write this, and that song always gets my heart racing! I love it so much! haha So, anyways...I plan on packing tomorrow, since thats really my only day to do it.
So, my mom is doing a furniture sale tomorrow...have I written about this?? Well, just in case I havent: My mom has ties with the Fairmont Kealani in Wailea, and theyre giving her all of their furniture. Theyre remodeling their resort, which is about 900 rooms of furniture!! So shes going to have about 900 TVs, sofa couches, nightstands, armoires, patio tables, patio chairs, and curtains. All of this stuff is only 4 years old and its all super nice! Plus, the greatest thing about it is that everythings under $40! Which, in this economy, is amazing.
Anyway, now that my advertizing section is over, haha. Im really sad I cant bring my bunnies with me! Im not going to have anyone to take care of but myself! Its going to be a huge change!
Well...I think this is all Ive go to say for now!
Until tomorrow!
<3Jasmine
So, my mom is doing a furniture sale tomorrow...have I written about this?? Well, just in case I havent: My mom has ties with the Fairmont Kealani in Wailea, and theyre giving her all of their furniture. Theyre remodeling their resort, which is about 900 rooms of furniture!! So shes going to have about 900 TVs, sofa couches, nightstands, armoires, patio tables, patio chairs, and curtains. All of this stuff is only 4 years old and its all super nice! Plus, the greatest thing about it is that everythings under $40! Which, in this economy, is amazing.
Anyway, now that my advertizing section is over, haha. Im really sad I cant bring my bunnies with me! Im not going to have anyone to take care of but myself! Its going to be a huge change!
Well...I think this is all Ive go to say for now!
Until tomorrow!
<3Jasmine
Thursday, September 16, 2010
September 16th, 2010.
Sorry. Ill admit it, I completely forgot about this blog of mine...
A LOT has happened since we last wrote...I dont know where to begin! Well, I graduated 2nd in my class! That is an honor that i am proud to uphold. My dad and stepmom flew in from california to watch me walk the line, which was great. Except for the fact that my mom and dad fought the entire time. Not, directly to eachothers faces, but through me. Which turned this huge, happy moment into a cry-fest. But, im over it. I was also very upset that i didnt see my dad at all during graduation. That tore me up inside.
My mom and stepdad opened their gun store and scrapbooking store, which is doing extremely well!! Im so happy for them!
My laptop that i have is a piece of crap, so im going to be switching to a MAC. Im excited for that!
My job at Rubys was fun for the time being, it came and went super quick.
This summer actually went by really fast.
Im going to leave for oregon in 5 days. I need to start packing.
Ill write again when i get there!
<3Jasmine
A LOT has happened since we last wrote...I dont know where to begin! Well, I graduated 2nd in my class! That is an honor that i am proud to uphold. My dad and stepmom flew in from california to watch me walk the line, which was great. Except for the fact that my mom and dad fought the entire time. Not, directly to eachothers faces, but through me. Which turned this huge, happy moment into a cry-fest. But, im over it. I was also very upset that i didnt see my dad at all during graduation. That tore me up inside.
My mom and stepdad opened their gun store and scrapbooking store, which is doing extremely well!! Im so happy for them!
My laptop that i have is a piece of crap, so im going to be switching to a MAC. Im excited for that!
My job at Rubys was fun for the time being, it came and went super quick.
This summer actually went by really fast.
Im going to leave for oregon in 5 days. I need to start packing.
Ill write again when i get there!
<3Jasmine
Sunday, April 11, 2010
April 11th
Okay I know i havent written in such a long time, i apologize. But, i do have a legitimate excuse, i was busy! Thats always the case, but it really, actually, truly is the case.
I have been completely swamped with school, college apps, scholarship apps, job searching, graduation announcements, Kiki and her never ending cycle of birthing, weddings, eating, living, and everything else! UGHHH its like i never have time to just sit and breathe, except right now. but im doing this out of guilt so it doesnt count.
Anyway, i guess ill start at the beginning! One of my step-mom's three tumors shrinked half in size! This is great news, of course, however there is still half of that tumor and three other giant tumors to go until she is completely cancer-free and then they have to cut off her boobs. I dont even know if she is going to be able to come to my graduation! I mean it would surely make my mom happy because she doesnt like her, for whatever reasons i have no clue. but thats totally out of my hands no isnt it?
My dad texted me the other day and said that he booked a ticket for my grandpa, which of course is awesome!!! I am so thrilled that he is going to be able to see me graduate even though my grandma wont be there. However, i suppose she will be there in spirit. And im going to be wearing her necklace, so shell be there double-time. I really want to see her again, hold her hand, talk to her, smell her perfume. Life sucks.
As for college goes, its safe to say im going to be an Oregon Duck! I couldnt be happier! Green is just SO my color! I know i am absolutely going to absolutely LOVE it there! I cant wait for college!
School is...well....blah. as usual! Calculus is getting really hard and I made a complete fool out of myself the other day in front of the entire class because i didnt know how to do the problem and they were all like "Wow shes so stupid. I thought se was smart, this problem is so easy" ughhhh its so irritating! And in AP euro its no better! Im failing because of the exam and quizzes i failed :( thi makes me so sad. however, i know i didnt study, so thats the grade i deserve i guess. I need to raise it though, its the last quarter! cmon jasmine! the rest of my classes are TA classes basically so yeah.
My rabbit Kiki gave birth on march 13th to 6 babies, and 3 of them died :( we took the remaining 3 to the pet shop to sell them, but one of the babies has a gimpy leg so they wouldnt take him. i dont know what im going to do with it!! i sure as hell dont want it. not because its "broken", but because we dont have space for a 5th rabbit. that is ridiculous. i need to get rid of him ASAP! so my readers, if theres anyone out there...if you want a free bunny, let me know!
Dinner tonight is pork adobo, my favorite. im so excited to eat! and hey, i think i can be excited for school tomorrow too :) After all, things may only look up if you allow them to.
Until Whenever!
I have been completely swamped with school, college apps, scholarship apps, job searching, graduation announcements, Kiki and her never ending cycle of birthing, weddings, eating, living, and everything else! UGHHH its like i never have time to just sit and breathe, except right now. but im doing this out of guilt so it doesnt count.
Anyway, i guess ill start at the beginning! One of my step-mom's three tumors shrinked half in size! This is great news, of course, however there is still half of that tumor and three other giant tumors to go until she is completely cancer-free and then they have to cut off her boobs. I dont even know if she is going to be able to come to my graduation! I mean it would surely make my mom happy because she doesnt like her, for whatever reasons i have no clue. but thats totally out of my hands no isnt it?
My dad texted me the other day and said that he booked a ticket for my grandpa, which of course is awesome!!! I am so thrilled that he is going to be able to see me graduate even though my grandma wont be there. However, i suppose she will be there in spirit. And im going to be wearing her necklace, so shell be there double-time. I really want to see her again, hold her hand, talk to her, smell her perfume. Life sucks.
As for college goes, its safe to say im going to be an Oregon Duck! I couldnt be happier! Green is just SO my color! I know i am absolutely going to absolutely LOVE it there! I cant wait for college!
School is...well....blah. as usual! Calculus is getting really hard and I made a complete fool out of myself the other day in front of the entire class because i didnt know how to do the problem and they were all like "Wow shes so stupid. I thought se was smart, this problem is so easy" ughhhh its so irritating! And in AP euro its no better! Im failing because of the exam and quizzes i failed :( thi makes me so sad. however, i know i didnt study, so thats the grade i deserve i guess. I need to raise it though, its the last quarter! cmon jasmine! the rest of my classes are TA classes basically so yeah.
My rabbit Kiki gave birth on march 13th to 6 babies, and 3 of them died :( we took the remaining 3 to the pet shop to sell them, but one of the babies has a gimpy leg so they wouldnt take him. i dont know what im going to do with it!! i sure as hell dont want it. not because its "broken", but because we dont have space for a 5th rabbit. that is ridiculous. i need to get rid of him ASAP! so my readers, if theres anyone out there...if you want a free bunny, let me know!
Dinner tonight is pork adobo, my favorite. im so excited to eat! and hey, i think i can be excited for school tomorrow too :) After all, things may only look up if you allow them to.
Until Whenever!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
March 17th
13 days without writing. I feel bad, as though ive neglected a pet or something, or been late to an interview. Anyway, a lot has gone on in these almost 2 weeks, so i guess ill get typing!
My lymph nodes became inflammed a couple days after i last posted. Believe me, it is not something i would wish upon anyone. Well, maybe a few people. haha. I went to the doctor and the doctor said: rest! and he prescribed me codeine for the pain and antibiotics to kill the bacteria. He also eneded up giving me an inhaler because my breathing was so restricted. I ended up missing 2 days of school because the codeine made me really drowsy and fatigued, also, the pain was so intense! A day after i started taking the codeine, my wrists swelled and i couldnt move them. I think it was a crazy allergic reaction to the codein, but whatever it was, it was very painful.
On March 13th, my rabbit Kiki gave birth to baby bunnies! again! It was very exciting at first, however, i found that 3 of them were either stillborn or she had killed them. It was very shocking and depressing :( However, the ones that are left are adorable as ever! There is one black, one brown, and one white and brown. although our plan is to sell them, i know i will probably end up keeping one! Bella had to move out of her mothers cage because, you cannot have another rabbit in the cage with the mother and her babies. So, we had to buy her a separate cage.
It is spring break now, and i am so exhausted. The NFL is here aznd theyve sold out almost all of the hotels!! I know, its absolutely crazy. And even more so, because our family takes the recycling from the Fairmont, and there has been 3 HUGE loads, im talking like monumental size truck loads of recycling! just in these 2 days. AND, I did the first load all by myself, the second load my cousin and I, and the third, my cousin and I, and my brother did all of about 4 bags. I think its ridiculous that he got $40 bucks for doing like 4 bags, but i got paid $100, so whatever.
Tonight for dinner we had corned beef and cabbage, which was absolutely delicious :) I love St. Patricks Day.
Until Whenever!
My lymph nodes became inflammed a couple days after i last posted. Believe me, it is not something i would wish upon anyone. Well, maybe a few people. haha. I went to the doctor and the doctor said: rest! and he prescribed me codeine for the pain and antibiotics to kill the bacteria. He also eneded up giving me an inhaler because my breathing was so restricted. I ended up missing 2 days of school because the codeine made me really drowsy and fatigued, also, the pain was so intense! A day after i started taking the codeine, my wrists swelled and i couldnt move them. I think it was a crazy allergic reaction to the codein, but whatever it was, it was very painful.
On March 13th, my rabbit Kiki gave birth to baby bunnies! again! It was very exciting at first, however, i found that 3 of them were either stillborn or she had killed them. It was very shocking and depressing :( However, the ones that are left are adorable as ever! There is one black, one brown, and one white and brown. although our plan is to sell them, i know i will probably end up keeping one! Bella had to move out of her mothers cage because, you cannot have another rabbit in the cage with the mother and her babies. So, we had to buy her a separate cage.
It is spring break now, and i am so exhausted. The NFL is here aznd theyve sold out almost all of the hotels!! I know, its absolutely crazy. And even more so, because our family takes the recycling from the Fairmont, and there has been 3 HUGE loads, im talking like monumental size truck loads of recycling! just in these 2 days. AND, I did the first load all by myself, the second load my cousin and I, and the third, my cousin and I, and my brother did all of about 4 bags. I think its ridiculous that he got $40 bucks for doing like 4 bags, but i got paid $100, so whatever.
Tonight for dinner we had corned beef and cabbage, which was absolutely delicious :) I love St. Patricks Day.
Until Whenever!
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