Maybe It's Not My Weekend, But It's Gonna Be My Year

Hey guys!

So today was the first day in a while that I wasn't busy. Honestly, it was kind of nice and really boring. There's so much going on in my head and so much that I'm anxious for, I just want to go out there and do it already, but I can't, so alas.

Also, I had about a 2 hour long duel with a demon centipede from Hell today. Long story short: I won. 

I can't believe that BEDA is over. It's so weird how that happens. Now, we go into September and pretty soon it won't be summer anymore. But that's okay. It's been a great August, it's been a great summer. I'm excited for what's next and I'm glad for what has past. Here's to the rest of 2013!

Times Eaten At Chipotle: 12 (This is staying here and you can't do anything about it)  

Why Today Was Awesome: Victory

Books Read: 6 

Song Stuck In My Head: 

BEDA 31: Well Great

I DID NOT EVEN NOTICE IT WAS ALREADY PAST MIDNIGHT.
GARR. GARRRG. GARRRGGG.

I just finished and sent in my journal for the week for my class, and finished the reading. Yay. Now to sleep, I have church tomorrow. Then off to the Museum of the Natural History we go! And then to Mandu (I think, hopefully...)!

Night night...
And bye bye BEDA! Tomorrow is September. Yikes. How time flies!

Risks Taken: 57
Books Read Since Graduation: 10 
Thank You Notes Written: 15
Hours Spent (Legit) Traveling So Far in August: 58.779

BEDA 30: NOOOOOOOO

Great. Grrrrrrr.

August 31, 9:51pm EST Add-on:

I know I said I wasn't going to miss any more days...gah! But to be honest, last night was the earliest I had gone to sleep! Mannnn. Then I wake up at 6:30ish in the morning and I remember and I'm like, gah! I just missed HST!

So here I am. We just came back from dinner. We went to a pho place (and by "pho place" I mean a Vietnamese restaurant...) in Columbia Heights. Supposedly Pho 14 was voted "Best Pho in DC"--it was definitely good! I don't want to say it was the best I have ever tasted because, to be honest, I am not a pho connoiseur (though I'd like to be...). But it was good! I got a large (or a small bucket...) and I am full! I had some brisket and some skirt flank and I don't know what else. The broth was good!

Sorry all I can think about right now is the pho because I've been craving it and it reminded me of home and I have slowly and slowly been getting less and less homesick. Though I do keep ending up at parks....

Tomorrow it ends!

Risks Taken: 57
Books Read Since Graduation: 10 
Thank You Notes Written: 15
Hours Spent (Legit) Traveling So Far in August: 58.779

Ain't Got Nothing But Love, Babe

Hey guys!

So today I was, like, actually busy and stuff at work. I found myself working on stuff all day, which is pretty much because classes for after school start on Tuesday, so we had to be ready, you know? It was fun though. I enjoyed life today. 

One fun part was Mr. Yamamoto brought in this really cool hot sauce today that a friend gave to him from Maui. It was actually really hot for me because I'm not that used to it. BUT, it actually tasted really really good. I was kind of dying but I wanted more. It made me wonder why people do that? Why they eat spicy things (this includes me) even if it hurts or isn't good for you. I guess you can say that about a lot of things. Why do people do anything that makes them unhappy or isn't good for them? 

People are weird....

Okay, I'm tired. Sleep time!

Times Eaten At Chipotle: 12 (This is staying here and you can't do anything about it)  

Why Today Was Awesome: Hot Sauce

Books Read: 6 

Song Stuck In My Head: 

Two's a Whole Lot Lonelier Than One

Hey guys!

Today was just another day at work. It's kind of funny. My days have turned into doing rounds. I'll take the mail, go to the bookstore, get water, then see if Mr. U needs help and do his errands. Then in between I do work for all the other offices. Like, honestly, because they abolished slave labor, I've become the new slave. Like, I don't know what they will do once I'm gone. 

But yeah, it's fun. I'm enjoying my time left here. I leave in 20 days and I hope to make the most of it. I got to talk to Jen today. She seemed good. I'm glad. I can imagine how overwhelming being dumped in a brand new city and environment can be and I commend her on her efforts. 

So yeah, that's my life. Standard stuff. Tomorrow is gonna be a busy day preparing for all the after school classes that officially start on Tuesday. I'm sad that BEDA is coming to an end, but that's alright. There's always the next A month!

Times Eaten At Chipotle: 12 (This is staying here and you can't do anything about it)  

Why Today Was Awesome: New Monitor

Books Read: 6 

Song Stuck In My Head: 

BEDA 29: NOT NOW

LATERSSSS

August 31, 10:15pm EST Add-On:

Wow. What was I even doing that I couldn't BEDA? I don't even remember Thursday night...what the. I think. Oh yeah. I had four hours of sleep. That is why I couldn't really blog. Yep. 

Okay time for homework!

Risks Taken: 57
Books Read Since Graduation: 10 
Thank You Notes Written: 15
Hours Spent (Legit) Traveling So Far in August: 58.779

Take Pride in What is Sure to Die

Hey guys!

Today was kind of a cool day. I actually did work all day. I mean, I was basically busy for the whole day, which was cool. I like keeping busy for the most part. Even though I did a lot of walking. Eh. Walking. 

Then after school I kind of randomly went to diner with Mr. U and Barnesie. I mean, for the most part it was great, but I totes was third wheeling. You know them... I honestly caught Barnesie rubbing his arm against Mr. U's arm at one point. Like. Guys. C'mon. You aren't fooling anyone. Ha ha but nah, it was cool. Talking to them is always so much fun. I wish I had the types of conversations that I had with them with other people in my life. 

Yeah. Anyway. Almost done with BEDA. Sadface? I don't know. I'm tired right now so I'm probably gonna sleep... BAI!

Times Eaten At Chipotle: 12 (This is staying here and you can't do anything about it)  

Why Today Was Awesome: Productivity

Books Read: 6 

Song Stuck In My Head: 

BEDA 28: This is How We Collide

You now that feeling when you feel like something you found one day, something you never would have expected to have in your life, something that started out quite unusually, and something that you finally realize you may have been waiting for all along becomes something so synonymous to who you are and how you live that it becomes so weird not having that something?

That is where I am right now. :)

There are lots of things that I am really thankful for in this world--my family, my friends, the love that surrounds me and the willingness of these special people to lighten my heart, the opportunities with which I am blessed, this beautiful world . . . so much mure. Just. Thanks Universe. I notice you every once in a while, and that is not enough thanks for the stuff you've given me. I mean, there were times when I complained whenever you were trying to tell me something and I hated getting confused with all the mixed symbols and metaphors you always threw at me. But now, everything makes sense. Now, everything makes perfect sense no matter what metaphors you may throw at me. 

Last year, around this time, I was still getting used to college and I remember saying that I felt like I was floating. I hated it. There was no real stability anymore because there was no 'Iolani to dictate what I did with every minute of my day. I didn't know what to do because there was nothing to do. I was struggling with the freedom that I was given and with the responsibilities to myself to keep working hard despite the decrease in the workload and pressure. Now, about a year after, the pressure has increased but in a different way because of this internship and because I am far from home. But I have found an unexpected anchor and it keeps me grounded and happy despite everything else that I am feeling and safe and secure and just really thankful. 

It was a slow but good day at work. This was the latest I've gotten home because I left the office a little after 5:30 today. It was also an overcast day, not one of those beautiful bright (but really hot) days. I didn't have to go to work until 11 this morning so I woke up at 8 and went for a run--around campus only though. I'm not confident going around the neighborhood yet (and I don't think I should . . . well maybe in the mornings, if I stick to the Catholic side only, then I should be ok).

BEDA is almost over guys. I'm sorry this wasn't the best BEDA ever. I mean, I'm sorry this was the worst BEDA ever. 

Risks Taken: 57
Books Read Since Graduation: 10 (This is probs gonna stay like this for a while, sadly...)
Thank You Notes Written: 15
Hours Spent (Legit) Traveling So Far in August: 58.779

I Like Big Books and I Cannot Lie

Hey guys!

I honestly cannot even comprehend that BEDA is almost over? Like, what? That's just so weird to me. Anyway, today was a good time. I got to talk to Jen. And you know Jen, she was being all reasonable and responsible. Blegh. But nah, it was good. I needed that kind of input. It's never good for me when I just come up with some idea and linger on it forever without getting feedback. 

Erm, you see that song at the bottom? Go look it up. Would you believe that I memorized the rap to that song? I don't believe. But it's true. Don't judge me. This is my life. 

Anyway, remember that project that I had at the beginning of the month that I was excited about then forgot about? Whale, I'm gonna go work on that right now. Kay bay!!!!

Times Eaten At Chipotle: 12 (This is staying here and you can't do anything about it)  

Why Today Was Awesome: Productivity

Books Read: 6 

Song Stuck In My Head: "Ode to Sleep" by twenty one pilots

BEDA 27: I am getting better!

Aren't I? I will try my very best not to miss any more days! I know, I know, it's almost done...

Today I got out of work early and ideally the office wants me to explore. So explore I shall! 

For the rest of the week, I am working shorter hours--I can go into the office late and leave early--. So I was thinking I could go running in the morning before I shower and get ready for work, and then after I have about an hour and a half or so to just explore downtown. I went and walked a little around the botanical gardens today. Not sure where I'll be tomorrow. Seeing as it is the day of the March on Washington Anniversary, I might want to avoid that area because of the herd of people who are going to be there after the speeches at Lincoln Memorial...

I am getting so pro at riding the metro. Honestly. 

Okay, I am gonna try to talk to my mommy for a little bit, then I have to take a quick shower then I have a meeting with Kendall in an hour or so.

Risks Taken: 57
Books Read Since Graduation: 10 (This is probs gonna stay like this for a while, sadly...)
Thank You Notes Written: 15
Hours Spent (Legit) Traveling So Far in August: 58.779

And the Trees Wave Their Arms and the Clouds Try to Plead

Hey guys!

Today was the first day of "school". Honestly, there wasn't much different than me dressing nicely today. Also, the new building is going to officially open tomorrow which is actually really exciting. 

Not much else going on but the uss. I have three more weeks here, so I want to make the most of that time. I'm looking forward to a really great rest of summer and an even better year when the time finally comes. 

Okay. Sleep time. 

Times Eaten At Chipotle: 12 (This is staying here and you can't do anything about it)  

Why Today Was Awesome: First Day, Purse Day

Books Read: 6 

Song Stuck In My Head: "Ode to Sleep" by twenty one pilots

BEDA 26: WHOO!

YESS I AM ALLIVEEE! :)

I am done with the first day! 110 more days to go! Whoo!

To be honest though, still pretty scared and nervous but that's okay. I lasted an entire day-ish (I left early because it was really slow).

Kendall's ideas and excitement are getting to me. I WANNA KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE IN YOUR HEAD BRO. Soon!

Don't forget to check da internship blog bros >> jenonthehill.blogspot.com

Risks Taken: 57! (I feel like this entire semester is just gonna be full of risks...)
Books Read Since Graduation: 10
Thank You Notes Written: 15
Hours Spent (Legit) Traveling So Far in August: 58.779

A Mask That Portrays That We Don't Need Grace

Hey guys!

Hey, Jen IS alive!!!! That's cool! I'm glad that she is getting settled in. The alone day was kind of sad, but at the same time it's kind of cool that she had an experience like that. I mean, it sucks being sad and all, but being sad always give you new insight and it's something to lean from. 

Today I got to hang out with Tiffany and I helped her out with her math placement exam that she had to take. It was actually really cool and fun. I really enjoy spending time with Tiffany and I feel like we really got to talk about good things and life and everything. It made me happy. 

Tomorrow school "starts" for me, kind of. Work school, but still. I'm really excited. I'm still so pumped about all my new ideas. Tomorrow, I'm going to talk to some people about them and stuff and I just am so stoked about everything still. I hope my enthusiasm for this project can last throughout the year. 

Yeah, I need to go to sleep, it's past my bedtime. Good night all!

Times Eaten At Chipotle: 12 (This is staying here and you can't do anything about it)  

Why Today Was Awesome: TIFFANY!!!

Books Read: 6 

Song Stuck In My Head:

BEDA 25: You guys know I am sorry right?

I am. I am really sorry that this has become a failure of a BEDA. It was the trips. Blame the trips! The first few days I was pretty good, then I left for the east coast, came back and The Boyfriend (ha!) came to visit, and then left for the east coast again. Like, what even.

I guess this will become the BEDA we all forget about later on but secretly hate Jen for messing up. I AM SORRY. I will try to be better now that I am settled here in the dorms but do keep in mind that I will be working 40-hour weeks and just crazy times and also have a class to do (my inernship is equivalent to an online class). I will try!

Also, here is a blog with my DC adventures if you were interested: jenonthehill.blogspot.com

Tootles!

Risks Taken: 56!
Books Read Since Graduation: 10
Thank You Notes Written: 15
Hours Spent (Legit) Traveling So Far in August: 58.779

BEDA 24: It is ok, you can hate me...

Then I flew out of LA and got to Chicago...and then landed in DC. I had a car company pick me up, got to my dorm, unpacked, then took a risk and hit the metro and went exploring kinda by myself. Mostly because I couldn't stay inside my unfamiliar and empty dorm room. I needed to go out and find nature that reminded me of home. But even then, it was a different kind of nature. I was at a park with crabapple trees and squirrels. What even...

Yep the 24th was emotional. I am not gonna lie, I cried like a baby when I realized how far away from home I was and how alone I felt. But I think that was just because I spent the entire trip by myself and arrived in an empty dorm room (the others had gone out before I got there), and I felt really emotional. But it got better once the others came back and we hung out. It is good that I am not completely alone here.

Risks Taken: 56!
Books Read Since Graduation: 10
Thank You Notes Written: 15
Hours Spent (Legit) Traveling So Far in August: 58.779

BEDA 23: I am so good at failing...

Today was the day I flew out and left Hawaii and landed in LAX....

Risks Taken: 55
Books Read Since Graduation: 10
Thank You Notes Written: 15
Hours Spent (Legit) Traveling So Far in August: 54.779

BEDA 22: I STILL FAIL AT LIFE

I suck. 

The 22nd was another good day though. But it was also sad. But still. 

Risks Taken: 55!
Books Read Since Graduation: 10
Thank You Notes Written: 15
Hours Spent (Legit) Traveling So Far in August: 49.279

Wanted Dead or Alive

Previously on The List! 
Kendall: Wooooo I figured it out!
Jen: _________________

WOOOSH *Flashes title sequence*

Hey guys!

Today was a day.

That's basically all I have to say about it really. I woke up at 12. Ate some food. Watched some things. Thought a lot of thoughts. And here we are. 

Exciting, amiright? 

Nah though, I am pretty stoked on life. There are a lot of exciting and amazing things coming soon and I can't wait to see them happen. 

I think that's it for now. 

Is Jen still alive? Will Kendall ever get to eat Chipotle again? All these things and more in tomorrows exciting installment of the Chewy and Fruity List!

Times Eaten At Chipotle: 12 (This is staying here and you can't do anything about it)  

Why Today Was Awesome: Relaxing and Thinking

Books Read: 6 

Song Stuck In My Head:

Will You Buy Me A House of Gold?

Hey guys!

I'm so ecstatic right now I can't even. First, I got to go into Sullivan today (even though they shut it down) and it was so amazing, I honestly couldn't even. But then, it gave me so many ideas. Like, my mind is exploding right now with ideas and I am so excited I just want to cry tears of amazing joy everywhere. 

Then also, we had a dinner with Jaime for her birthday today at this yacht club and her dad's band was playing music. Do you ever have those times where you feel like you're playing out a scene in a movie or book? Well, that happened tonight and I embraced it. We went down to the dock, looking out towards the city, while we could hear the 80's music playing in the background. Then the four of us danced and laughed and had fun even though we are about to part and not be together, the four of us, for months. 

It was one of those moments. 

Today has been amazing and I cannot even begin to describe how incredibly excited I am right now. I'm so excited that I'm even going to excuse Jen for continuing to fail at life. (But that's okay because I guess she does have a kind of good excuse. This BEDA will just be the BEDA that we "forget" about later on).

Okay, I'm going to try to sleep, but I doubt that that will happen. 

Times Eaten At Chipotle: 12 (This is staying here and you can't do anything about it)  

Why Today Was Awesome: I FIGURED IT OUT!

Books Read: 6 

Song Stuck In My Head:n "What a Catch Donnie" by Fall Out Boy

Locked Away in Permanent Slumber

Hey guys!

Sorry for the filler post again. I was busy last night. So yesterday, we came home from Lana'i, but it was a little more complex then just coming home. It came to us in 5 parts.

Hotel -> Shuttle -> Ferry -> Taxi -> Plane -> Car -> Home

Like, what? It was fun though, right? The ferry is cool, it's like 45 minutes from Maui to Lana'i. And then the taxi was kind of cool? Nah, not really though. 

I'm excited to be back and ready to work and just relax for the rest of my summer. Woo!

Kay, bai guys!!!!!

Times Eaten At Chipotle: 12 (This is staying here and you can't do anything about it)  

Why Today Was Awesome: 5 parts

Books Read: 6 

Song Stuck In My Head:n "What a Catch Donnie" by Fall Out Boy

Miss Flack Said I Still Want you Back

Hey guys!
 
I'm currently on Lana'i. We took a ferry ride over here this morning. It was kind of cool. It was 45 minutes and it was actually really nice, you know like scenery wise. 

But yeah, just chillin here on this island. It's weird how, like, it's so underdeveloped and uninhabited and stuff. It's really cool.

Yeah, I need to go to dinner now, but yeah. Until tomorrow.

Times Eaten At Chipotle: 12 (This is staying here and you can't do anything about it) 

Why Today Was Awesome: BOATS!

Books Read: 6 

Song Stuck In My Head:

BEDA 21: Today Was Perfect

It just was. Today was perfect, everything was perfect. It was blistering hot but it was perfect. I walked a lot but it was perfect. Perfect day was perfect.

Risks Taken: 54
Books Read Since Graduation: 10
Thank You Notes Written: 15
Hours Spent (Legit) Traveling So Far in August: 49.279

I Got Troubled Thoughts and the Self-Esteem to Match

Hey guys!

I am currently in Maui right now. YOLO I guess? Nah, it's with my family. It's actually been decently fun so far. We just hung out and such today. I also ate a lot of food. Like, ALL the noms. 

Tomorrow we are taking a ferry to Lanai, first time going there. #excited? I'll be back at home on Thursday, so not gone for too long. Yeah, erm, okay, I'm gonna go to sleep now because I am exhausted. 

Jen, I hope you enjoy your last few days at home!!! Try your best not to die......!!!!!

Times Eaten At Chipotle: 12 (This is staying here and you can't do anything about it) 

Why Today Was Awesome: Hair

Books Read: 6 

Song Stuck In My Head:

BEDA 20: I Hate This

I feel like I haven't been here at all for you guys (and by you guys, I mean the three of you, HI THERE!). Like this wasn't even BEDA. GARR all this traveling and repacking is making me crazy stressed. Like what even is life anymore besides packing and planes and hotels and car rides? 

Today is a good day though. Today is a very good day and this is probably the happiest I have ever been in a long while and the happiest I will be in another long while. And when I leave for DC I will be very sad, but then again, we think of what Eleven taught us: What exactly is the point in being happy now if you're gonna be sad later? BECAUSE YOU ARE GOING TO BE SAD LATER.

So cheer up loves! Happiness today is valuable no matter what tomorrow brings.

Now tootles! I have to go buy a very good friend a tall iced passion tea from Starbucks!

Risks Taken: 52
Books Read Since Graduation: 10
Thank You Notes Written: 15
Hours Spent (Legit) Traveling So Far in August: 49.279