I am glad to say that things at home have eased up.
The only thing I have to worry about is papers, papers, papers.
And how to survive a boring term break at the province.
I hope Charlie can go with me to Narnia.
Awkward Turtle
Saturday, March 31, 2012
RON PAUL is the ONLY SENSIBLE CHOICE
My only regret is that I haven't heard of this man 'til yesterday. From 2pm to 1am, I went through all YouTube videos of him and it's amazing how he just wipes the floor with his opponents' faces. Probably one of the reasons I haven't heard of him was because of the fuckin' media's attempt to black out his existence. I now have a healthy distrust of mainstream media (EFF YOU FOX AND CNN), thanks to this guy. I ended up following Ron Paul related stuff on Twitter.
I am a hundred percent convinced that anyone involved with the mainstream media who are challenging him, asking him stupid questions and attempting to embarass him end up losing their credibility because, HELLO, do they think that majority of American citizens are idiots? We have the interwebs now, and the polls they show on TV are obviously RIGGED to a certain degree. I'm so glad that Jon Stewart is doing his part condemning Fox and personally endorsing Ron Paul in his show.
Respect level: PRESIDENT
Cool points level: PRESIDENT
OMG OTTER I WOULD GIVE A KIDNEY JUST TO SEE HIM ELECTED PRESIDENT.
I am a hundred percent convinced that anyone involved with the mainstream media who are challenging him, asking him stupid questions and attempting to embarass him end up losing their credibility because, HELLO, do they think that majority of American citizens are idiots? We have the interwebs now, and the polls they show on TV are obviously RIGGED to a certain degree. I'm so glad that Jon Stewart is doing his part condemning Fox and personally endorsing Ron Paul in his show.
Respect level: PRESIDENT
Cool points level: PRESIDENT
OMG OTTER I WOULD GIVE A KIDNEY JUST TO SEE HIM ELECTED PRESIDENT.
Ron Paul 2012
You can't imagine how excited I was when I saw your post about Ron Paul, Turtle! Because I love him! He is amazing, he has a big heart, he understands the people, he knows his shit, and he wants America to be the greatest America that it was before. I want to say that he's a genius but he just knows the REAL deal. He's no joke, and I hope - I HOOOOOOPE - he wins the presidential elections in November!
Here is my belief: In 2008, Obama was just a hype. I mean, he is a great speaker and he is an intelligent man but... He lacks leadership and he doesn't know how politics work (in my opinion). Before he was president, he was a senator for TWO YEARS and then before he became senator, he was a TEACHER/PROFESSOR. He has the intelligence to back him up and he knows how to be powerful but he doesn't have a solid foundation on how to work things. And honestly, ever since he became president, everything went bad FAST. We were losing homes, we were losing jobs and professions, people were becoming homeless, real estate went up 5% in the last year, and taxes went up 10% in the last year alone. Imagine how much things went up ever since he became president! In past elections, the "white community" were the highest in terms of voters, then it was followed by the Hispanics then the Asians and then the "African American community". When Obama was running, he got a lot of celebrity fame real FAST and then, the "black community" was the number one in terms of the highest voters. So in a way, I took that as a "publicity stunt"... So I didn't register to vote because I didn't believe in any of them. Well, I was about to vote for Sarah Palin because she seemed alright but she seemed a little iffy... I don't know if it was her weird Alaskan accent... Lol.
Here is my belief: In 2008, Obama was just a hype. I mean, he is a great speaker and he is an intelligent man but... He lacks leadership and he doesn't know how politics work (in my opinion). Before he was president, he was a senator for TWO YEARS and then before he became senator, he was a TEACHER/PROFESSOR. He has the intelligence to back him up and he knows how to be powerful but he doesn't have a solid foundation on how to work things. And honestly, ever since he became president, everything went bad FAST. We were losing homes, we were losing jobs and professions, people were becoming homeless, real estate went up 5% in the last year, and taxes went up 10% in the last year alone. Imagine how much things went up ever since he became president! In past elections, the "white community" were the highest in terms of voters, then it was followed by the Hispanics then the Asians and then the "African American community". When Obama was running, he got a lot of celebrity fame real FAST and then, the "black community" was the number one in terms of the highest voters. So in a way, I took that as a "publicity stunt"... So I didn't register to vote because I didn't believe in any of them. Well, I was about to vote for Sarah Palin because she seemed alright but she seemed a little iffy... I don't know if it was her weird Alaskan accent... Lol.
Friday, March 30, 2012
The only guy who made me wish that I'm an American citizen just so I could vote for him. NYAAARGH.
Ron Paul has been my obsession lately. This man is extraordinary. Just mind-blowingly extraordinary. I smell genuine integrity from this man. And that doesn't happen often.
Let me be honest, I don't give a damn about elections in general because my observation is that those presidential candidates are all the friggin' same. But when I came across a certain Ron Paul slamming Rick Santorum's statement about the (imaginary) threat in Iran, I was immediately hooked. (Btw guys, Rick Santorum in general is some political dickhead who supported the war in Iraq, doesn't believe in global warming because on the basis that carbon dioxide is good for plants, and thinks pushing for gay marriage is similar to paving the way for polygamous marriage.)
He's one of the presidential candidates for this year's election and I can't believe I'm only aware of this man's existence just RECENTLY. I don't know why but this man just stands out from other politicians who try to fit their speeches and opinions to conform to their corporate sponsors. After practically surfing YouTube for 6 hours straight- SIX HOURS- going through his interviews, his talks, his debates, his opinions, and comparing him with other current candidates for presidents (WHICH I NEVER, EVER DO UNTIL NOW), I am convinced that if ever I were an American citizen, the first thing I would do is blaze through voter registration just so I can give him my vote.
And this kind of thing rarely happens to me. I mean, I've given up hope for seeing any competent leaders in the Philippines, and in the US. I usually don't give a fig about politicians here in the Philippines (except for Miriam Santiago, a brilliant woman in her field of law and probably one of the few who have brains and integrity in the gritty world of Philippine politics) so I was quite surprised, at the same time pleased that there is a presidential candidate in the US who is being purposefully marginalized by mainstream media (CNN and Fox, sneaky bastards, you think we don't know what you're doing) because the man formidably stands by the Constitution and his principles.
He stands out because amidst politicians who are too busy with their own self-interests, biased (not to mention stupid) "journalists", and government-controlled media. His arguments are intellectually stimulating, informative, and his honesty and integrity actually helps substantiate his arguments.
Ron Paul: "It's time we quit this! It's trillions of dollars we're spending on these wars!"
Another reason why Ron Paul is legit: he talks about issues close to the heart of the people, issues that are actually relevant. He doesn't sugar coat and he's one of the few who know The Constitution by heart and admirably stands by it. He's not afraid to attack issues that other politicians and leaders don't want to talk about it. He's by far the most sensible, rational, clear-thinker out of all the candidates and fearlessly challenges the status quo. Ron Paul knows his shit.
Ron Paul may not be popular in mainstream media but he's surprisingly getting a lot of support from the internet and many of his followers (including me I suppose, LOL) are actually doing their part to help his campaign. What makes Ron Paul's popularity unique is that he's actually getting the attention of the youth, that even those as young as 13 are participating in spreading awareness of this man.
You may skip the last few minutes of this video coz the sound effects are annoying, at least you'll have an idea of how Ron Paul keeps his cool and composure when faced with stupid, obvious questions or exposes the truth in his interviews.
Officially obsessed,
Awkward Turtle
P.S. I believe presidential elections start around November of this year. Le sigh. So envy.
Let me be honest, I don't give a damn about elections in general because my observation is that those presidential candidates are all the friggin' same. But when I came across a certain Ron Paul slamming Rick Santorum's statement about the (imaginary) threat in Iran, I was immediately hooked. (Btw guys, Rick Santorum in general is some political dickhead who supported the war in Iraq, doesn't believe in global warming because on the basis that carbon dioxide is good for plants, and thinks pushing for gay marriage is similar to paving the way for polygamous marriage.)
He's one of the presidential candidates for this year's election and I can't believe I'm only aware of this man's existence just RECENTLY. I don't know why but this man just stands out from other politicians who try to fit their speeches and opinions to conform to their corporate sponsors. After practically surfing YouTube for 6 hours straight- SIX HOURS- going through his interviews, his talks, his debates, his opinions, and comparing him with other current candidates for presidents (WHICH I NEVER, EVER DO UNTIL NOW), I am convinced that if ever I were an American citizen, the first thing I would do is blaze through voter registration just so I can give him my vote.
And this kind of thing rarely happens to me. I mean, I've given up hope for seeing any competent leaders in the Philippines, and in the US. I usually don't give a fig about politicians here in the Philippines (except for Miriam Santiago, a brilliant woman in her field of law and probably one of the few who have brains and integrity in the gritty world of Philippine politics) so I was quite surprised, at the same time pleased that there is a presidential candidate in the US who is being purposefully marginalized by mainstream media (CNN and Fox, sneaky bastards, you think we don't know what you're doing) because the man formidably stands by the Constitution and his principles.
He stands out because amidst politicians who are too busy with their own self-interests, biased (not to mention stupid) "journalists", and government-controlled media. His arguments are intellectually stimulating, informative, and his honesty and integrity actually helps substantiate his arguments.
Ron Paul: "It's time we quit this! It's trillions of dollars we're spending on these wars!"
Another reason why Ron Paul is legit: he talks about issues close to the heart of the people, issues that are actually relevant. He doesn't sugar coat and he's one of the few who know The Constitution by heart and admirably stands by it. He's not afraid to attack issues that other politicians and leaders don't want to talk about it. He's by far the most sensible, rational, clear-thinker out of all the candidates and fearlessly challenges the status quo. Ron Paul knows his shit.
Ron Paul may not be popular in mainstream media but he's surprisingly getting a lot of support from the internet and many of his followers (including me I suppose, LOL) are actually doing their part to help his campaign. What makes Ron Paul's popularity unique is that he's actually getting the attention of the youth, that even those as young as 13 are participating in spreading awareness of this man.
You may skip the last few minutes of this video coz the sound effects are annoying, at least you'll have an idea of how Ron Paul keeps his cool and composure when faced with stupid, obvious questions or exposes the truth in his interviews.
Officially obsessed,
Awkward Turtle
P.S. I believe presidential elections start around November of this year. Le sigh. So envy.
Bible Study-Ish With Indigo.
(Discusses things in the Book of Mormon and in the Bible with Indigo)
Otter: In 2 Nephi, "Stem of Jesse", why is "Jesse" referred to Christ?
Indigo: Remember the house of Israel? What was his name before it changed?
Otter: Isaac?
Indigo: Right. And what were his sons name?
Otter: I forgot...
Indigo: Jesse is the father of David. David being King David, of the house of Judah.
Otter: Oooh. Sigh. Confusing.
Indigo: My advise is just skim over 2 Nephi, because to understand Isaiah, you need to read the Old Testament.
Otter: Sigh, that means I have to read the first half of the Bible.
Indigo: Yes.
Otter: So I'll just go back to it later then?
Indigo: Yes. Even I have a hard time with it.
Otter: I think the Bible was made to read over and over again.
Indigo: Well, it was meant for Jews.
Otter: (laughs out loud until stomach hurts) I don't know why that made me laugh so hard!
Indigo: Me neither. Kinda hurts.
Otter: Yes, I'm hurting right now!
Indigo: Stop it
Otter: I can't!
Indigo: Stop!
Otter: I can't!
Indigo: You must!
Otter: Noooooooooooooooo~!!!
Indigo: Yes!
Otter: Okay. I'm done. :)
Indigo: Gah
Otter: Bah
Indigo: No
Otter: Snow
Indigo: Where
Otter: Somewhere...
Indigo: Over the rainbow?
Otter: If you can get pass the armed unicorns...
Indigo: And the angry mushrooms.
Otter: You can't forget those! They're hardcore. :(
Indigo: But delicious
Otter: I've never had one before.
Indigo: They're very good in hotpot.
Otter: Mmmm, sounds yummy~
Indigo: Oh yes
Otter: Can Jews eat them too?
Indigo: No. None for them.
LOL! How did we get here?!,
Otter
Otter: In 2 Nephi, "Stem of Jesse", why is "Jesse" referred to Christ?
Indigo: Remember the house of Israel? What was his name before it changed?
Otter: Isaac?
Indigo: Right. And what were his sons name?
Otter: I forgot...
Indigo: Jesse is the father of David. David being King David, of the house of Judah.
Otter: Oooh. Sigh. Confusing.
Indigo: My advise is just skim over 2 Nephi, because to understand Isaiah, you need to read the Old Testament.
Otter: Sigh, that means I have to read the first half of the Bible.
Indigo: Yes.
Otter: So I'll just go back to it later then?
Indigo: Yes. Even I have a hard time with it.
Otter: I think the Bible was made to read over and over again.
Indigo: Well, it was meant for Jews.
Otter: (laughs out loud until stomach hurts) I don't know why that made me laugh so hard!
Indigo: Me neither. Kinda hurts.
Otter: Yes, I'm hurting right now!
Indigo: Stop it
Otter: I can't!
Indigo: Stop!
Otter: I can't!
Indigo: You must!
Otter: Noooooooooooooooo~!!!
Indigo: Yes!
Otter: Okay. I'm done. :)
Indigo: Gah
Otter: Bah
Indigo: No
Otter: Snow
Indigo: Where
Otter: Somewhere...
Indigo: Over the rainbow?
Otter: If you can get pass the armed unicorns...
Indigo: And the angry mushrooms.
Otter: You can't forget those! They're hardcore. :(
Indigo: But delicious
Otter: I've never had one before.
Indigo: They're very good in hotpot.
Otter: Mmmm, sounds yummy~
Indigo: Oh yes
Otter: Can Jews eat them too?
Indigo: No. None for them.
LOL! How did we get here?!,
Otter
Thursday, March 29, 2012
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Blue Fox: I just got your message just now.
Me: Oh? Now? What message?
Blue Fox: About what I did.
Me: Oh. Yeah. You didn't tell me what you did. Lol.
Blue Fox: I met up with old friends.
Me: Are they from high school?
Blue Fox: Yup
Me: Are they the ones you played poker with?
Blue Fox: Nope
Me: Still sounds like fun~
Blue Fox: How
Me: Just seeing friends you haven't seen in a long time is fun. Especially when you haven't seen them in years.
Blue Fox: It's only been two months.
Me: Still.
After he stopped talking to me, he called me on his work phone. And it was the phone number that wasn't registered on my phone but had the same area code as Blue Fox. And I called once, but it just rang. But he called me and spoke to me... He said that he has a "proposition" for me. He said that I have to at least check this out. He was like, "Just check it out, I think you'll like it. No. I know you'll love it." and then he told me about how he spoke to a girl who was going to join the Air Force and them ditched that to join this company he's with and went all out with it. And he told me that I need to get a ride and check it out.
What shocked me was when he said this: "I'm coming to Los Angeles in May. So I'll come out to see you."
Me: Oh? Now? What message?
Blue Fox: About what I did.
Me: Oh. Yeah. You didn't tell me what you did. Lol.
Blue Fox: I met up with old friends.
Me: Are they from high school?
Blue Fox: Yup
Me: Are they the ones you played poker with?
Blue Fox: Nope
Me: Still sounds like fun~
Blue Fox: How
Me: Just seeing friends you haven't seen in a long time is fun. Especially when you haven't seen them in years.
Blue Fox: It's only been two months.
Me: Still.
After he stopped talking to me, he called me on his work phone. And it was the phone number that wasn't registered on my phone but had the same area code as Blue Fox. And I called once, but it just rang. But he called me and spoke to me... He said that he has a "proposition" for me. He said that I have to at least check this out. He was like, "Just check it out, I think you'll like it. No. I know you'll love it." and then he told me about how he spoke to a girl who was going to join the Air Force and them ditched that to join this company he's with and went all out with it. And he told me that I need to get a ride and check it out.
What shocked me was when he said this: "I'm coming to Los Angeles in May. So I'll come out to see you."
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Scratch My Ear!!
Yesterday, when Derp was comforting me ( I was crying my eyes out the whole day coz of family shit, go ask him about it), I randomly started purring then he scratched the back of my ear.
OMG GUISE
I WANT TO BE A CAT NAO.
I've been missing out so much sjhdfdjhdjkshfd
Awkward Turtle(-Cat)
OMG GUISE
I WANT TO BE A CAT NAO.
I've been missing out so much sjhdfdjhdjkshfd
Awkward Turtle(-Cat)
Coincidence, Sign or Magic?
Since I'm talking to Blue Fox a little more, I'm thinking about him more. Sometimes, I won't even text him because I want to see if he'll text me first. Every time I text him, it's because I miss him (well, I miss him every second) but I just want to see if he'll be the first to text me. It may be a little weird that I think about him all the time, no matter how busy I am... I think about him when I eat, when I shower, when I laze around, when I go to church... Probably when I just do anything.
Yesterday, I had a dream about him and it was a dream that was showing my reasons why I should stay with him and the feelings that I have for him. And I don't know what that means. So I woke up from that and now I have to walk the dogs... So I take them out, think about my dream and when I'm on the last dog, I start thinking about the time Blue Fox and I spoke about the car that I was wanting. I wanted a small, two-door car that had to be teal. And I remember he told me that I had bad taste for cars (whatever!) but he liked the idea that I got a small car and he said, "Good. Because you're not driving anyone else but me and you." and I said, "Well, yeah. But I want the whole back side to be dedicated to Soonja" (Blue Fox's pitbull) I think if you refer to my "It's you, me and Soonja" post. You'll understand a little bit.
But as I was thinking about this and missing Blue Fox a whole bunch, I turn my head to the left and what do I see? A small, two-door teal-colored car! PARKED RIGHT NEXT TO MY APARTMENT COMPLEX.
Honestly, these kinds of colored cars are RARE (and I think it's rare around the world) and the fact that it's the same way I thought about the car in my head... Is out there. Parked. Right next to my apartment. And the fact that it's an Audi (one of my favorite car brands) just made it a whole lot better.
Coincidence? It's too much for a coincidence.
Magic? I guess but I don't see a magician.
A Sign? ... You tell me.
Missing Blue Fox more now,
Otter
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
"We Shall Dance!"
(A group of us are in a circle together and talking)
Brother Jensen: Skyler! Come here...
Skyler: (walks to Brother Jensen)
Brother Jensen: There's this lovely girl I'd like you to meet and dance with...
Skyler: (confused)
Brother Jensen: (walks a little further near the kitchen)
Skyler: (still confused)
Brother Jensen: (hands Skyler a mop and bucket to start cleaning the kitchen floor)
Both Skyler and I thought Brother Jensen was serious.
LOL,
Otter
Brother Jensen: Skyler! Come here...
Skyler: (walks to Brother Jensen)
Brother Jensen: There's this lovely girl I'd like you to meet and dance with...
Skyler: (confused)
Brother Jensen: (walks a little further near the kitchen)
Skyler: (still confused)
Brother Jensen: (hands Skyler a mop and bucket to start cleaning the kitchen floor)
Both Skyler and I thought Brother Jensen was serious.
LOL,
Otter
Break The Fast was LOL.
So remember the geek that liked my Star Wars t-shirt? His name is Skyler.
He's a book person. He knows every trivia question about Harry Potter and he knows so many movies that no one knows of. He's very attentive and loves to talk about... Boy stuff. He was also an extra in the first "Bring It On" movie! Lol. I like him. He's hilarious! And this is why:
(Eating together for break the fast and talking about movies, trivia and other stuff and everyone ends up having their own conversations with each other)
Skyler: So... Otter... Where do you live?!
Me: (stunned) What? (LOL)
Skyler: Yes, I want to know where you live.
Me: I live on Blaine St.
Skyler: Oh okay. Good. I know that place. I know where you live now. I know where you sleep... In a bed, right?!
Me: Yes. Well, now that you know where I live. I will be waiting for you.
Both: (LOL-ing)
Justin made some brownies that we weird and for some reason, when people ate it, it tasted funny. Some people said it taste like it was stale, some said it tasted like death, and Skyler... Said it tastes like soap! But after Skyler ate it, he went to go get more but instead of coming back with just one... He came back with the whole metal tin! And started sharing it with people but I think it made it looney because he became Skyler(squared). LOL!
I love church,
Otter
He's a book person. He knows every trivia question about Harry Potter and he knows so many movies that no one knows of. He's very attentive and loves to talk about... Boy stuff. He was also an extra in the first "Bring It On" movie! Lol. I like him. He's hilarious! And this is why:
(Eating together for break the fast and talking about movies, trivia and other stuff and everyone ends up having their own conversations with each other)
Skyler: So... Otter... Where do you live?!
Me: (stunned) What? (LOL)
Skyler: Yes, I want to know where you live.
Me: I live on Blaine St.
Skyler: Oh okay. Good. I know that place. I know where you live now. I know where you sleep... In a bed, right?!
Me: Yes. Well, now that you know where I live. I will be waiting for you.
Both: (LOL-ing)
Justin made some brownies that we weird and for some reason, when people ate it, it tasted funny. Some people said it taste like it was stale, some said it tasted like death, and Skyler... Said it tastes like soap! But after Skyler ate it, he went to go get more but instead of coming back with just one... He came back with the whole metal tin! And started sharing it with people but I think it made it looney because he became Skyler(squared). LOL!
I love church,
Otter
Monday, March 26, 2012
YSA, FHE and Friends.
Today was Break the Fast and it's amazing that a lot of people came and brought food! Also, today I met with Cassandra! She's from Switzerland! Both of her parents are Swiss but her mother was born here in Riverside. And her whole family is apart of the LDS church and she came with the Sister Davis. She got to experience the YSA (Young Single Adult) Ward! (Which they don't have in Switzerland) and I have to tell you - I'm not a lesbian - BUT SHE IS FREAKING BEAUTIFUL! And she is 6'0" tall! (when you subtract her two-inch heels) and she is just a lovely person~ She stuck by me the whole day and I introduced her to so many other people within our ward and I felt really good. She really loved it, she met with a lot of people. After church, we (Sister Davis and I) went to drop her home and I got to meet her parents! Her mother is BEAUTIFUL! Ohmygoodness! Her mother has flawless sign, beautiful eyes and her father was really handsome. She speaks German/Dutch to her mother but then again, they all speak four languages. Haha. Her father is a 70's in the Mormon community and that's a big deal! Haha.
Tomorrow, we have FHE (Family Home Evening) and we're all going to go to San Bernadino and we will be joining in the BBQ with the North Park YSA Ward. :)
I love meeting new friends and I love getting to know the ones that I already am friends with.
Good day,
Otter
PS: Blue Fox texted me at 2pm today saying that he did pass out last night but for some reason, my phone died. It was weird. Sigh. I miss him.
PSS: I also got a wedding invitation to Immanuel and Heather's wedding! I CAN'T WAIT! :D
Tomorrow, we have FHE (Family Home Evening) and we're all going to go to San Bernadino and we will be joining in the BBQ with the North Park YSA Ward. :)
I love meeting new friends and I love getting to know the ones that I already am friends with.
Good day,
Otter
PS: Blue Fox texted me at 2pm today saying that he did pass out last night but for some reason, my phone died. It was weird. Sigh. I miss him.
PSS: I also got a wedding invitation to Immanuel and Heather's wedding! I CAN'T WAIT! :D
College Problems
GRAH.
My mom took the visa passports with her.
That was my only valid ID to use for withdrawing money at the bank using my mom's cheque.
Can't go to school.
Fuckin' college life.
GRAH.
Awkward Turtle
My mom took the visa passports with her.
That was my only valid ID to use for withdrawing money at the bank using my mom's cheque.
Can't go to school.
Fuckin' college life.
GRAH.
Awkward Turtle
Blue Fox, What's In Your Head?
(While I was helping out with the Relief Society preparations)
Otter: How are you? Any plans for today? :)
Blue Fox: Yes. Hanging out at Buffalo Wild Wings. And yes how did the interviews go?
Otter: I want buffalo wings!!! :( It wasn't an interview. I didn't do it. I decided that it wasn't logical to learn how to drive a forklift and be licensed for it when the job isn't guaranteed. Plus, I'm not going to be here for very long so it's okay.
Blue Fox: What do you mean long?
Otter: I'm leaving for military training on June 19th.
Blue Fox: How is your mom doing?
Otter: She's doing fine. Still kind of struggling but she's doing fine.
(Stopped replying; hours later...)
Otter: Well, I'm going to go sleep now. You're probably really tired and passed out. It's almost 1am your time. Text/call me tomorrow. I'll talk to you tomorrow. Goodnight. :)
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?!?!
Sigh,
Otter
Otter: How are you? Any plans for today? :)
Blue Fox: Yes. Hanging out at Buffalo Wild Wings. And yes how did the interviews go?
Otter: I want buffalo wings!!! :( It wasn't an interview. I didn't do it. I decided that it wasn't logical to learn how to drive a forklift and be licensed for it when the job isn't guaranteed. Plus, I'm not going to be here for very long so it's okay.
Blue Fox: What do you mean long?
Otter: I'm leaving for military training on June 19th.
Blue Fox: How is your mom doing?
Otter: She's doing fine. Still kind of struggling but she's doing fine.
(Stopped replying; hours later...)
Otter: Well, I'm going to go sleep now. You're probably really tired and passed out. It's almost 1am your time. Text/call me tomorrow. I'll talk to you tomorrow. Goodnight. :)
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?!?!
Sigh,
Otter
We Are The 95%. We Need To Be The 5%.
A lot of times, what kept me sane was what I knew in my heart. (That sounds really cheesy.) But it's true. This is what I learned:
95% of us grow up knowing how to live the industrial age/industrial revolution and we're taught that we needed to go to school, get through college with a degree and get a job... And you have to complete that properly with the years that are included. And then, when we get a "stable" job, we need to work that job for 40~50 years and then retire. Correct? That's how employees and self-employees work. So the way we live is: Time = Money.
The other 5% is the very few that make it through success. They know how to earn money with very little effort. And those are those who know business and know how to invest. And in this section, the way they think is: Thinking = Money.
Now, this is where I found a turning point...
95% of us grow up knowing how to live the industrial age/industrial revolution and we're taught that we needed to go to school, get through college with a degree and get a job... And you have to complete that properly with the years that are included. And then, when we get a "stable" job, we need to work that job for 40~50 years and then retire. Correct? That's how employees and self-employees work. So the way we live is: Time = Money.
The other 5% is the very few that make it through success. They know how to earn money with very little effort. And those are those who know business and know how to invest. And in this section, the way they think is: Thinking = Money.
Now, this is where I found a turning point...
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Work Crappy Brain Work
Fell asleep around 2.30am after Derp, Dork and Charlie have left my place. Woke up six hours later. Watched The Secret Life Of Arrietty that Hottie gave me (Arrietty is one of the most beautiful animation movies I've ever watched btw). Then after lunch, I fell asleep again. After 3 hours, I woke up, determined to finish my term paper. Then I sat down in front of the computer. Drowsiness was all that greeted me.
Then nothing.
I've decided to work on my resume for my friend's job offer as a professor in the college in the province.
I need inspiration.
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Thank you, Otter. I'm glad I'm not alone in my current problems. If only you're here right now, I would hug the bejeezus out of you! *HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGG* It's amazing how you have to go through all that and you still got your sanity intact.
My mom keeps bragging how she finished college in less than 4 years in the province, and she couldn't see why us kids can't do the same. It's just friggin' ANNOYING because hey, what's my mom doing with her diploma now? (Let's not go there.)
ARGH. I am just so angry because according to my mom, time is of the fucking essence. As if I was going to age before my time if I don't graduate on time. As if my worth was defined by how I spend my 20's. What's with the rush? I can still help in paying back the family debt when I start working so what exactly is the problem?
Nah, whatever. Old school parent problems.
You're awesome, Otter.
Awkward Turtle
Then nothing.
I've decided to work on my resume for my friend's job offer as a professor in the college in the province.
I need inspiration.
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Thank you, Otter. I'm glad I'm not alone in my current problems. If only you're here right now, I would hug the bejeezus out of you! *HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGG* It's amazing how you have to go through all that and you still got your sanity intact.
My mom keeps bragging how she finished college in less than 4 years in the province, and she couldn't see why us kids can't do the same. It's just friggin' ANNOYING because hey, what's my mom doing with her diploma now? (Let's not go there.)
ARGH. I am just so angry because according to my mom, time is of the fucking essence. As if I was going to age before my time if I don't graduate on time. As if my worth was defined by how I spend my 20's. What's with the rush? I can still help in paying back the family debt when I start working so what exactly is the problem?
Nah, whatever. Old school parent problems.
You're awesome, Otter.
Awkward Turtle
Success, Changes and Degrees.
I just realized that you had a post under the "Conyo" video.
To be honest, you're not the only one who isn't in a rush to finish college and yes, people are all different and have different paths but I believe that as long as you still keep it in mind that you'll graduate with a degree you like, then take as much time as you want. My parents are just the same way...
To be honest, you're not the only one who isn't in a rush to finish college and yes, people are all different and have different paths but I believe that as long as you still keep it in mind that you'll graduate with a degree you like, then take as much time as you want. My parents are just the same way...
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Otter Cut Her Hair!
I'm still LOL-ing about the "Conyo" video. LOL! Anywho! Yesterday, I decided to cut my hair because I noticed that half my head was dark brown (natural hair color) and the bottom half was oak brown. So it looked really awkward.
And then I did the unthinkable...
I cut off seven~eight inches off my hair! Now the only thing that shows is my natural hair.
Taadaa~ A new Otter.
The Chinese lady went a little overboard in cutting and thinning out the ends of my hair so it's shorter than I intended because I didn't want to go ALL out and cut it super short but she did it a little bit and I guess I'm okay with it because it'll grow out and the next time I'll have time to even cut my hair is in nine months from now.
Flashback! Blue Fox: Don't get a hair cut. I like your hair long. I won't talk to you until your hair grows out!
LOL,
Otter
The Chinese lady went a little overboard in cutting and thinning out the ends of my hair so it's shorter than I intended because I didn't want to go ALL out and cut it super short but she did it a little bit and I guess I'm okay with it because it'll grow out and the next time I'll have time to even cut my hair is in nine months from now.
Flashback! Blue Fox: Don't get a hair cut. I like your hair long. I won't talk to you until your hair grows out!
LOL,
Otter
Friday, March 23, 2012
How To Be A Conyo
I've read stuff about identifying Conyo people and I've watched videos about them but this girl takes the cake:
"If I'm in da club, I don't just sit there and watch people grinding on each other's butts. That's ridiculous! I'd rather go home and watch Animal planet instead. It's the same shit, it's the same banana. But I guess that is the life of a conyo...True story"
This girl officially is one of my girl-crushes. Pls take note that her accent is fake. XD
Awkward Turtle
"If I'm in da club, I don't just sit there and watch people grinding on each other's butts. That's ridiculous! I'd rather go home and watch Animal planet instead. It's the same shit, it's the same banana. But I guess that is the life of a conyo...True story"
This girl officially is one of my girl-crushes. Pls take note that her accent is fake. XD
Awkward Turtle
Possibilities.
Soooo... there's a possibility that I'd go on a leave of absence starting this summer because my parents are beginning to question their investment in my extremely expensive education and me having the audacity to fail some minors (ironic, coz my majors are doing fine). I'm seriously fine going LOA because for the past month I've been telling my friends (including Derp and Charlie) that I feel sometimes school is getting in the way of living my life. On the upside, I've always wanted to accept that job offer my friend told me for their college needing competent English professors. And I want to be able to work on my paintings again and focus on my music. I don't mind being delayed in graduating, I really don't.
The only thing that pisses me off about this whole thing is that my parents think it's embarassing to be still in college at my age and not graduating on time. Like, WTF guys, WTF. Everyone's paths are different. Mine happens to be that my parents decided I'd be put in a business school (which I never really liked) before deciding I'd be better off following my own interests in the school I'm currently enrolled in. I'm thankful for that, I really am. And I also understand that my parents don't want to be buried in more debt. I have no trouble not going to school for a term or two. Another thing that pisses me off is they think just because my friends can afford being delayed or failing their own subjects doesn't mean I should follow them too.
Oh yes, all my friends in school have trust funds in the East and go out of the country just to eat the same shit in McDonald's. NOT. My friends are all struggling as well and are doing their best and newsflash: we don't like to fail our subjects too.
ARGH. Because of this, I didn't go to my first class last Thursday because I might lose all sanity and might breakdown in front of my prof.
Things will get better.
I will be watching Hunger Games tomorrow with Derp, Charlie and Dork. Despite people saying they're disappointed, free movie passes are a luxury that only comes to me once in a blue moon.
Has awesome weekend guise!
Awkward Turtle
The only thing that pisses me off about this whole thing is that my parents think it's embarassing to be still in college at my age and not graduating on time. Like, WTF guys, WTF. Everyone's paths are different. Mine happens to be that my parents decided I'd be put in a business school (which I never really liked) before deciding I'd be better off following my own interests in the school I'm currently enrolled in. I'm thankful for that, I really am. And I also understand that my parents don't want to be buried in more debt. I have no trouble not going to school for a term or two. Another thing that pisses me off is they think just because my friends can afford being delayed or failing their own subjects doesn't mean I should follow them too.
Oh yes, all my friends in school have trust funds in the East and go out of the country just to eat the same shit in McDonald's. NOT. My friends are all struggling as well and are doing their best and newsflash: we don't like to fail our subjects too.
ARGH. Because of this, I didn't go to my first class last Thursday because I might lose all sanity and might breakdown in front of my prof.
Things will get better.
I will be watching Hunger Games tomorrow with Derp, Charlie and Dork. Despite people saying they're disappointed, free movie passes are a luxury that only comes to me once in a blue moon.
Has awesome weekend guise!
Awkward Turtle
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Blue Fox, I'm Confused.
Blue Fox: What you doing?
Me: I'm about to head to a job offer. What are you doing?
(Five hours later...)
Blue Fox: You available?
Me: Sorry, I'm out eating. Why? What do you need? :)
Blue Fox: Your call
Me: I don't get it. Lol.
Blue Fox: Call me when you aren't busy
Me: Alright. I'll call you later. But I might be a little late. What time will you sleep?
(Hours later and my phone dies)
(Gets home at 11:30pm after a conference meeting and charges phone and receives texts now)
Blue Fox: Right now
Blue Fox: Tomorrow then
(Text Blue Fox at 11:50pm)
Me: I'm sorry! My phone died and I just got home 30 minutes ago. And it's 2am your time Sigh~ I'm sorry. I'll try and call you tomorrow. Goodnight. :)
... Oops.
Confused,
Otter
Me: I'm about to head to a job offer. What are you doing?
(Five hours later...)
Blue Fox: You available?
Me: Sorry, I'm out eating. Why? What do you need? :)
Blue Fox: Your call
Me: I don't get it. Lol.
Blue Fox: Call me when you aren't busy
Me: Alright. I'll call you later. But I might be a little late. What time will you sleep?
(Hours later and my phone dies)
(Gets home at 11:30pm after a conference meeting and charges phone and receives texts now)
Blue Fox: Right now
Blue Fox: Tomorrow then
(Text Blue Fox at 11:50pm)
Me: I'm sorry! My phone died and I just got home 30 minutes ago. And it's 2am your time Sigh~ I'm sorry. I'll try and call you tomorrow. Goodnight. :)
... Oops.
Confused,
Otter
I Ditched The Forklift.
Sigh. I feel bad for turning down a job but however, I think the guy didn't explain it well enough because the building that I went to only trains those who are going to be licensed and certified to drive a forklift and other machinery.
And even though it's $35 each machine and he was telling me to do two (Forklift and Stand-Up) that's about $70 but he's giving it to me for $65, it sounds good BUT, once I'm certified and licensed, he'll give me a list of places that are hiring for that kind of job. And then now, my problem is transportation. And I spent a whole night thinking about it and it didn't seem logical that I'd be sending basically all the money I have, to be licensed and then, not really know if I can get the job and plus, I leave in June. So... I just didn't see the logic in it. Because let's face it, when is the next time I'll EVER drive a forklift? Almost like... Never.
I'll probably go for it later in the future but right now, I just don't see how it's an investment. I mean, it'll be awesome to have it because then I can be like, "HELL YEAH! I CAN DRIVE A FORKLIFT!" but... Really. I can't own my own forklift and drive it going to work or something. I'm thinking of keeping it as an option in the future but not now.
Meh.
Forklift fail,
Otter
And even though it's $35 each machine and he was telling me to do two (Forklift and Stand-Up) that's about $70 but he's giving it to me for $65, it sounds good BUT, once I'm certified and licensed, he'll give me a list of places that are hiring for that kind of job. And then now, my problem is transportation. And I spent a whole night thinking about it and it didn't seem logical that I'd be sending basically all the money I have, to be licensed and then, not really know if I can get the job and plus, I leave in June. So... I just didn't see the logic in it. Because let's face it, when is the next time I'll EVER drive a forklift? Almost like... Never.
I'll probably go for it later in the future but right now, I just don't see how it's an investment. I mean, it'll be awesome to have it because then I can be like, "HELL YEAH! I CAN DRIVE A FORKLIFT!" but... Really. I can't own my own forklift and drive it going to work or something. I'm thinking of keeping it as an option in the future but not now.
Meh.
Forklift fail,
Otter
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
FHE-aftermath and A JOB?!
FHE (Family Home Evening): The best FHE I've ever been to so far! When I arrived at church, I saw the guys grilling the meat for our dinner that they will be serving us! So all the girls gathered together and we had a little lesson from Courtney about how we can do little things that will make us become more prophesied. And then after, we all went into our church's gymnasium and we had three tables set up for us, covered with paper and we all sat down as we waited. And I was standing awkwardly because I wasn't sure where I wanted to sit so I sat with all the "weird" people from our church (and they are my kind of 'weird', too) and we all realized we had pens and I had a marker! So we all ended up doodling on our table while we waited. When we were called first to get our food, we got all the good stuff and I guess the guys piled on the stuff for us because when we went back to the table to eat it, we all didn't know how to close the burrito! LOL. We we're all struggling to eat it but it was fun. And our table played a lot of games that we usually played in elementary school and we were the table that was laughing the most. A lot of people were jealous that they couldn't join but I thought it was funny how our side of the table was filled with doodles and the other half was plain white. LOL. After FHE, Derek was going to drive me home but we decided to hang out with the other churchmates at Dairy Queen. We saw Courtney, Sam, Sam's girlfriend (not sure what her name is), Immanuel, Daniel and Christian. It was fun... A little boring but fun. Haha. Then I went home and crashed into my bed at 12am.
Today: So today, I wake up and do my usual routine and I spoke to my mom on the phone for a little bit and I texted my second father (Mr. Reed; my best friend/roommate's father) and told him that I was leaving for BMT on June 19th, and he texted me back saying that he was so happy, excited and proud of me and he gave me some advice as well. When I got off the phone with my mom, I realized I got a text from Blue Fox! He said, "What you doing?" and I texted an hour after because I didn't even know he texted me. And then my friend Tracface called me and told me that she saw on the Penny Saver (a booklet you receive in the mail for free about places you can save money and sometimes they have job offers) and I saw that there's a place hiring people who knows how to operate a forklift and it says that even if you don't know how, you can be trained and it is allowing everyone to go! SO, I went and I realized that there was a fee of $35. So for me to train for the forklift, I need $35 but the manager is suggesting that I should do two machines to insure that I get the job and that's $70 but he is giving it to me for $35. AND THEY PAY $10~$15 her hour! So I went to apply and he said that I can come tomorrow at 10am and pay the fee and start the training! So I'm excited. But as I was on my way to apply, I texted Blue Fox and told him that I was on my way to a job thingy and asked what he was doing but he didn't reply (yet). I texted him on Saturday, asking if he has any plans and it took him forever to reply, but when I went to a business meeting, he finally replied saying he was partying with his team (and I don't think it's the partying we all think it is because Blue Fox doesn't even drink)
Turtle, indeed my life is a little more cheerful and a lot of opportunities came up and things are going swell ever since I was baptized as a Mormon. A lot of people were telling me not to do it because Mormon's are "stupid", "dumb", "weird" and "creepy" and I do admit that some Mormon's are weird but there are some good ones out there and the ones that I spent most of my time with are great people and I've met and became friends with a bunch of Elders who I know are going to be my friends forever. Ever since I became a Mormon, my life became so much better and I enjoy what I do. And I'm praying more often and I believe that God is answering my sincere wishes in my heart and is blessing me as long as I keep myself honest and sincere. And I can say this as a testimony.
Cheery,
Otter
Today: So today, I wake up and do my usual routine and I spoke to my mom on the phone for a little bit and I texted my second father (Mr. Reed; my best friend/roommate's father) and told him that I was leaving for BMT on June 19th, and he texted me back saying that he was so happy, excited and proud of me and he gave me some advice as well. When I got off the phone with my mom, I realized I got a text from Blue Fox! He said, "What you doing?" and I texted an hour after because I didn't even know he texted me. And then my friend Tracface called me and told me that she saw on the Penny Saver (a booklet you receive in the mail for free about places you can save money and sometimes they have job offers) and I saw that there's a place hiring people who knows how to operate a forklift and it says that even if you don't know how, you can be trained and it is allowing everyone to go! SO, I went and I realized that there was a fee of $35. So for me to train for the forklift, I need $35 but the manager is suggesting that I should do two machines to insure that I get the job and that's $70 but he is giving it to me for $35. AND THEY PAY $10~$15 her hour! So I went to apply and he said that I can come tomorrow at 10am and pay the fee and start the training! So I'm excited. But as I was on my way to apply, I texted Blue Fox and told him that I was on my way to a job thingy and asked what he was doing but he didn't reply (yet). I texted him on Saturday, asking if he has any plans and it took him forever to reply, but when I went to a business meeting, he finally replied saying he was partying with his team (and I don't think it's the partying we all think it is because Blue Fox doesn't even drink)
Turtle, indeed my life is a little more cheerful and a lot of opportunities came up and things are going swell ever since I was baptized as a Mormon. A lot of people were telling me not to do it because Mormon's are "stupid", "dumb", "weird" and "creepy" and I do admit that some Mormon's are weird but there are some good ones out there and the ones that I spent most of my time with are great people and I've met and became friends with a bunch of Elders who I know are going to be my friends forever. Ever since I became a Mormon, my life became so much better and I enjoy what I do. And I'm praying more often and I believe that God is answering my sincere wishes in my heart and is blessing me as long as I keep myself honest and sincere. And I can say this as a testimony.
Cheery,
Otter
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Abortions, Babies and Change.
I don't know why but I feel like I should talk about babies, families and abortion. I know it may be weird but I have this strong feeling to share my thoughts.
Elder Jeffery and FHE
Saturday (3/17): It was freaking storming! Rain, wind, hail, more rain, thunder and it was super gloomy and dark but it was Elder Jeffery's last day with me before he transfers to Manifee to finish is last six weeks of his missionary. So I walked in the rain to Subway to meet up with them to do a little lesson and it was a little weird because a lot of people saw us and were probably wondering, "What are these Mormons doing in a Subway? Why are they reading the Bible in Subway?!" but it's whatever. At least we bought food. So, chill your undies.
Sunday (3/18): It was church and I had a gift for Elder Jeffery. I wanted to give it on Saturday because that was the last day and I wasn't sure if he was going to drop by the church but I texted him and asked and he said that he's going to drop by to get Elder Gregor and say 'goodbye' to me. AWWWWW! So I took that chance to give him the gift. It's a booklet of little illustrations called "A New Look on Mormonism" and it was made waaaay back when Mrs. Davis' mom had it so it's kinda old. And when we were doing a lesson at the Bishop's house, Mrs. Davis showed it to us (Elder Jeffery, Elder Preator and Elder (Michael) Plotkin and I) and we all loved it and I decided that since we're all so close, I printed them each a booklet so it'll be like just us who know about it and it all had a letter in an envelope too. When I handed it to Elder Jeffery, he had this incredible smile and was so happy and excited because he remembered the night we had that lesson and it was hilarious. Hahahaha. He said that he will add me on Facebook in six weeks. LOL. And Elder Preator liked it but he kind of had to put it in the car instead of carrying it around church (Boo!) but I wanted to give it to him because I don't know when he's leaving and his birthday is on April 22nd (I feel like a stalker) and I gave Michael Plotkin his copy because I know he's leaving for his mission on April so I wanted to give it to him because I don't want to wait and then he suddenly leaves. So, yay!
Me: I hate how Elders suddenly leaves when you've build a bond and make friends with them.
Indigo: Yeah, that happens.
Me: Why do they change companions or suddenly change locations and not tell you?
Indigo: Because we're not suppose to get too familiar with one specific person or people and it's suppose to be there so that the guys don't build bonds with pretty girls.
Me: Ohhhhhh! No wonderrrrrr! No wonder at my baptism, when I saw the Elders, I was so happy that I almost hugged them but I remembered it's a BIG no-no.
Indigo: Exactly.
* So sad. Well, soon enough, they don't be Elders so then the rule is off! Hahaha. Yay!
** OH! Since we have General Conference on the 31st and the 1st of April, some people might be going up to Utah to witness it. So I'm thinking of some people to find and go with so I can see Indigo! And we can go to General Conference together! Let's hope it works! Because General Conference only happens every six months so... :(
Today (3/19): We have FHE tonight! Yes! So, since the ladies won the trivia game last week... That means that the guys have to make us dinner and they announced that they will be making us carnita burritos and chalupas! MMMM, SOME BOMB MEXICAN FOOD! I'm excited. So tonight, we have Institute/Bible study and then dinnerrrrrrrr! So I'm just chilling until it's 7pm (Institute starts at 730pm) and 8pm is dinner. ksldjfkjsd;lfjasdfjsdfdslsdjfds, so hungry! I have to fast until the end of the month because that's when I get money. Sigh. Life sucks without money. Lol.
Sunday (3/18): It was church and I had a gift for Elder Jeffery. I wanted to give it on Saturday because that was the last day and I wasn't sure if he was going to drop by the church but I texted him and asked and he said that he's going to drop by to get Elder Gregor and say 'goodbye' to me. AWWWWW! So I took that chance to give him the gift. It's a booklet of little illustrations called "A New Look on Mormonism" and it was made waaaay back when Mrs. Davis' mom had it so it's kinda old. And when we were doing a lesson at the Bishop's house, Mrs. Davis showed it to us (Elder Jeffery, Elder Preator and Elder (Michael) Plotkin and I) and we all loved it and I decided that since we're all so close, I printed them each a booklet so it'll be like just us who know about it and it all had a letter in an envelope too. When I handed it to Elder Jeffery, he had this incredible smile and was so happy and excited because he remembered the night we had that lesson and it was hilarious. Hahahaha. He said that he will add me on Facebook in six weeks. LOL. And Elder Preator liked it but he kind of had to put it in the car instead of carrying it around church (Boo!) but I wanted to give it to him because I don't know when he's leaving and his birthday is on April 22nd (I feel like a stalker) and I gave Michael Plotkin his copy because I know he's leaving for his mission on April so I wanted to give it to him because I don't want to wait and then he suddenly leaves. So, yay!
Me: I hate how Elders suddenly leaves when you've build a bond and make friends with them.
Indigo: Yeah, that happens.
Me: Why do they change companions or suddenly change locations and not tell you?
Indigo: Because we're not suppose to get too familiar with one specific person or people and it's suppose to be there so that the guys don't build bonds with pretty girls.
Me: Ohhhhhh! No wonderrrrrr! No wonder at my baptism, when I saw the Elders, I was so happy that I almost hugged them but I remembered it's a BIG no-no.
Indigo: Exactly.
* So sad. Well, soon enough, they don't be Elders so then the rule is off! Hahaha. Yay!
** OH! Since we have General Conference on the 31st and the 1st of April, some people might be going up to Utah to witness it. So I'm thinking of some people to find and go with so I can see Indigo! And we can go to General Conference together! Let's hope it works! Because General Conference only happens every six months so... :(
Today (3/19): We have FHE tonight! Yes! So, since the ladies won the trivia game last week... That means that the guys have to make us dinner and they announced that they will be making us carnita burritos and chalupas! MMMM, SOME BOMB MEXICAN FOOD! I'm excited. So tonight, we have Institute/Bible study and then dinnerrrrrrrr! So I'm just chilling until it's 7pm (Institute starts at 730pm) and 8pm is dinner. ksldjfkjsd;lfjasdfjsdfdslsdjfds, so hungry! I have to fast until the end of the month because that's when I get money. Sigh. Life sucks without money. Lol.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
KA-POW
" If you are not fully equipped for the responsibilities of parenthood, how dare you have children. If you are not prepared to love your children and provide for them and raise them into decent human beings , how dare you have children. And if the reason you're having children is to make sure someone will feed and clothe you and pay your bills when you're too old, how dare you. Kids are not pieces of furniture or punching bags or insurance policies- they're human beings, and unless you're ready for them, they deserve better parents than you."
- Jessica Zafra
Agreeing to this,
Awkward Turtle
- Jessica Zafra
Agreeing to this,
Awkward Turtle
Conversations
March 1, 2012
On the way up to the train station with Dork and Derp, Dork was asking about my commute route for home.
Dork: You go up North?
Me: Yes, where you've been dropping me off whenever I hitch a ride in your car.
Derp: Oh my God, Dork.
Awkward Turtle
LifeStream Blood Donation
Thanks to Bishop Davis (who's also the Vice Principal) for inviting me to North High School to give some blood to save lives. Since I love doing these types of things, I decided to go ahead and do it! And guess what? I met a very cute Asian "donation specialist". :)
Even though everyone at the high school is obviously still in their teens, it was weird to be in the crowd. However, Shota (the Japanese visitor that's staying with the Davis') and I were there so it wasn't as awkward because we're both in our 20's.
It was my turn to go and donate some blood but apparently, four of the specialist couldn't find my vein so they were wondering if I ate enough, drank enough or have enough sugar in my blood but of course, this isn't my first time donating blood so I already know what to do. But they still couldn't find my vein. :( but the good turn up about it was that the cute Asian, Andrew Taroreh (yes, I remembered his name), spent a lot of time on me. Touching my arm here and there, making small talk and making sure I wasn't hurt or feeling any discomfort. The bad thing about it is that I was constantly poked because no one could find my little veins that were hidden deep in my skin. Haha. Oh well. However, I don't know why they struggled so much when the people at MEPS did a much better job in finding my vein and drawing out blood. Hmm.
But thankfully, I did my part in saving someone's life.
Oh, and today seems to be the day where I'm constantly reminded of Blue Fox. And the big reason was because of the whole blood drive event... Because one of my plans was that we would donate blood together as a couple since we both like saving lives... I wanted us to go and donate our blood as a couple. Sigh.
A Good Samaritan,
Otter
Even though everyone at the high school is obviously still in their teens, it was weird to be in the crowd. However, Shota (the Japanese visitor that's staying with the Davis') and I were there so it wasn't as awkward because we're both in our 20's.
It was my turn to go and donate some blood but apparently, four of the specialist couldn't find my vein so they were wondering if I ate enough, drank enough or have enough sugar in my blood but of course, this isn't my first time donating blood so I already know what to do. But they still couldn't find my vein. :( but the good turn up about it was that the cute Asian, Andrew Taroreh (yes, I remembered his name), spent a lot of time on me. Touching my arm here and there, making small talk and making sure I wasn't hurt or feeling any discomfort. The bad thing about it is that I was constantly poked because no one could find my little veins that were hidden deep in my skin. Haha. Oh well. However, I don't know why they struggled so much when the people at MEPS did a much better job in finding my vein and drawing out blood. Hmm.
But thankfully, I did my part in saving someone's life.
Oh, and today seems to be the day where I'm constantly reminded of Blue Fox. And the big reason was because of the whole blood drive event... Because one of my plans was that we would donate blood together as a couple since we both like saving lives... I wanted us to go and donate our blood as a couple. Sigh.
A Good Samaritan,
Otter
Friday, March 16, 2012
BULLY
"Bully" is a documentary movie about... well, what the title implies. When I watched this trailer, it brought tears to my eyes because I remember being called names and being socially rejected during my grade school years in an all-girls Catholic school, simply because I was a fast learner and I thought a little differently than most. This resulted in me being the shy, quiet and somewhat sullen person. Nearly broke down seeing their motto "STAND FOR THE SILENT."
Stand for the silent, guys.
When I think about it, bullying takes form in all ages but it gets worse when it's not addressed early. When you learn to bully people who are "different", "weird", or "unusual" at a young age, you have this subconscious mentality to bully people-physically, psychologically, emotionally- who differ in race, sexual orientation, physical appearance, mental capacity, etc.
Enjoy ze trailer.
Awkward Turtle
P.S. don't forget to pass by my Tumblr blog guise. :D I have discovered Boggle the Worry Owl.
Stand for the silent, guys.
When I think about it, bullying takes form in all ages but it gets worse when it's not addressed early. When you learn to bully people who are "different", "weird", or "unusual" at a young age, you have this subconscious mentality to bully people-physically, psychologically, emotionally- who differ in race, sexual orientation, physical appearance, mental capacity, etc.
Enjoy ze trailer.
Awkward Turtle
P.S. don't forget to pass by my Tumblr blog guise. :D I have discovered Boggle the Worry Owl.
Otter Saves Lives Everyday.
Yesterday was probably one of the best days that has ever happened to me since Blue Fox. Here’s why:
First, I booked my first choice in the USAF. YES!
Second, as I was on my way to the post office to send some packages, some guy was on his BMX bike and I don’t know if he was trying to pass me but he rode off the sidewalk and onto the road while doing this jump of some sort and instead, he skid and fell on the road five feet away from me. I was shocked but he was hurt…
Otter: Ohmygod, are you okay?!
Guy: Yeah, I’m fine… (gets up)
Otter: Are you sure? Was I in your way?
Guy: Oh, no no. I was just being stupid…
Otter: Are you hurt?
Guy: Um, a little. It’s not too bad. (picks up bike and limps)
Otter: Are you bleeding?
Guy: (checks) Eh, a little…
Otter: Oh no~ Wait. I have a bandaid and alcohol. (takes out mini First Aid from my bag)
Guy: Wow, you’re prepared.
Otter: Haha, mhm~ (rubs off the blood with wetones, applies rubbing alcohol and puts a bandaid)
Guy: Thanks
Otter: No problem!
Curtis: My name’s Curtis.
Otter: I’m Otter.
Us: (shakes hands)
Curtis: Thanks again for the bandaid~
Otter: You’re welcome~
Curtis: Well… See ya’ (rides off his bike and smiles)
Otter: See ya’ (smiles)
Yes, I have a mini First Aid kit in my bag. Some people think (and always thought) I was weird for having it in my bag but you never know what’s going to happen! But PB called me a “weirdo” because I touch random people. But look, another reason why I should have it in my bag! I saved a super cute guy from an infection! ♡
Lastly, my favorite and lucky number is “8” so a lot of good things happen to me when an “8” appears or I have a connection with those of “8”s and since it was on March 14… 3 + 1 + 4 = 8! Awesome!
That’s all I wanted to share.
Ze Evil Diet and Tactless Turtle
Mashitta with Godmother, Isaw and Derp.
Godmother told us about her odd cousin who would dangle the family dog at the balcony of their two-storey house and how her cousin's snack was composed of jell-o, coke, sugar, another heaping serving of sugar, and sugar cubes.
Isaw's comment: That's the diet of the evil people!
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After attending the Hunger Games symposium, Derp, Dork, Charlie and I proceeded to Nomi to have our fill of awesome burgers. For some reason, our conversation turned to how things that tick you off about other people is actually a reflection of things you don't like seeing in yourself. So Charlie had Derp identify one positive trait and one negative trait from me.
Positive trait: Funny
Negative trait: Tactless
I laughed when I heard the negative one because LOLOLOL, it's such an old issue with me.
GOOD GOD I have a long, awkward history with my tactlessness and it's still catching up with me 'til now.
I've been announced slow. Dense. Insensitive. Tactless.
Well guys, in case I come off tactless sometimes, I'd like to tell you now that it's usually unintentional because I have this unusually straightforward approach to things. As for being dense (usual complaint of guys when I don't realize they like me that way LOL), it's because I hate assuming things. Also, I am generally friendly so sometimes my friendliness rubs off to some as- I dunno- signals?- Which I find a bit pretentious on the other party.
What to do with myself,
Awkward Turtle
Godmother told us about her odd cousin who would dangle the family dog at the balcony of their two-storey house and how her cousin's snack was composed of jell-o, coke, sugar, another heaping serving of sugar, and sugar cubes.
Isaw's comment: That's the diet of the evil people!
******
After attending the Hunger Games symposium, Derp, Dork, Charlie and I proceeded to Nomi to have our fill of awesome burgers. For some reason, our conversation turned to how things that tick you off about other people is actually a reflection of things you don't like seeing in yourself. So Charlie had Derp identify one positive trait and one negative trait from me.
Positive trait: Funny
Negative trait: Tactless
I laughed when I heard the negative one because LOLOLOL, it's such an old issue with me.
GOOD GOD I have a long, awkward history with my tactlessness and it's still catching up with me 'til now.
I've been announced slow. Dense. Insensitive. Tactless.
Well guys, in case I come off tactless sometimes, I'd like to tell you now that it's usually unintentional because I have this unusually straightforward approach to things. As for being dense (usual complaint of guys when I don't realize they like me that way LOL), it's because I hate assuming things. Also, I am generally friendly so sometimes my friendliness rubs off to some as- I dunno- signals?- Which I find a bit pretentious on the other party.
What to do with myself,
Awkward Turtle
Thursday, March 15, 2012
"20 Reasons Why I Dislike The Philippines"
"No matter what time of day it is, you can't escape the cock." LOL
The thing is, this man's rant is actually VALID. I can relate to his 20 reasons.
Awkward Turtle
I Guess It's Time...
I just back from PT about two hours ago and I finally have time to go online.
Again, PT was good but I was the only girl. Sigh. But only three boys showed up so it wasn't as bad as the last time but it was good.
However, before we all had to start our PT, Ssgt. Fears would do announcements and give us updates about whatever she has in her head and today... She announced who got booked!
AND GUESS WHAT?! I BOOKED MY FIRST CHOICE! I BOOKED A DAMN JOB! HOORAH!
I am going to be the newest member of the United States Air Force aircraft armament systems specialist! HELL YEAH! I'LL BE WORKING ON THOSE PLANES, JETS AND WHATNOT!
And guess what else? I LEAVE ON JUNE 19TH!
AND, I have a possible home-base job!
Dude. Life's turning up...
I just wish I had the courage to pick up my phone, dial Blue Fox's number and tell him.
Feelin' good,
Again, PT was good but I was the only girl. Sigh. But only three boys showed up so it wasn't as bad as the last time but it was good.
However, before we all had to start our PT, Ssgt. Fears would do announcements and give us updates about whatever she has in her head and today... She announced who got booked!
AND GUESS WHAT?! I BOOKED MY FIRST CHOICE! I BOOKED A DAMN JOB! HOORAH!
I am going to be the newest member of the United States Air Force aircraft armament systems specialist! HELL YEAH! I'LL BE WORKING ON THOSE PLANES, JETS AND WHATNOT!
And guess what else? I LEAVE ON JUNE 19TH!
AND, I have a possible home-base job!
Dude. Life's turning up...
I just wish I had the courage to pick up my phone, dial Blue Fox's number and tell him.
Feelin' good,
Otter
PS: Now I have to eat my egg salad sandwich and head to the post office!
PS: Now I have to eat my egg salad sandwich and head to the post office!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Random Blue Fox.
Text Messaging: 03/09/12; 11:18pm
Blue Fox: You awake?
Otter: Yup. But I'm about to take a shower. Why are you awake?
Blue Fox: I had a meeting. Now I gotta sleep.
Otter: Really? How was the meeting?
Blue Fox: It was awesome.
Otter: What did you guys discuss about?
Blue Fox: I'll tell you tomorrow
Otter: Mmk. Well, I'm going to take a shower now. You should sleep, you probably had a long day today. Goodnight.
Blue Fox: Gnite
... Out of the blue but it made me happier. I miss this.
Sigh,
Otter
PS: He didn't tell me the next day. Lol.
Blue Fox: You awake?
Otter: Yup. But I'm about to take a shower. Why are you awake?
Blue Fox: I had a meeting. Now I gotta sleep.
Otter: Really? How was the meeting?
Blue Fox: It was awesome.
Otter: What did you guys discuss about?
Blue Fox: I'll tell you tomorrow
Otter: Mmk. Well, I'm going to take a shower now. You should sleep, you probably had a long day today. Goodnight.
Blue Fox: Gnite
... Out of the blue but it made me happier. I miss this.
Sigh,
Otter
PS: He didn't tell me the next day. Lol.
Job, Where Art Thou?
I'm going to try and recap as fast as I can because I got a ton of poop to do.
Saturday (03/10/12): I finally met with my old friend, Trace-face, and we haven't seen each other for eight years! So finally, we decided to meet up and go to a leadership convention and since she loves her spot in the company, she gave a good word in for me to her higher boss and I even met her boss that came with us. And I loved the convention! So I'm thinking if I want to be apart of it... And they said that I can even work at home and since they know that I'm joining the Air Force, they said that I can still work with them even if I'm deployed and stuff. There's a lot of military people in their company too. I got to gather up some questions and ask. Now I know how Blue Fox feels. Sigh.
Sunday (03/11/12): Church is church and it's the same. Lol. Nothing much to it.
Today (03/12/12): I'm going to FHE (Family Home Evening) and hanging out with the churchmates. I'm kind of nervous because this is the first FHE I've ever been to (even though I tried going)... I printed out some stuff and hopefully I can get something in. I got to get my reading in too! I'm still looking for jobs and all of them are too far. Sigh. Horrible. Ummm... Yeah, let's see how all of this plans out.
Meh,
Otter
Saturday (03/10/12): I finally met with my old friend, Trace-face, and we haven't seen each other for eight years! So finally, we decided to meet up and go to a leadership convention and since she loves her spot in the company, she gave a good word in for me to her higher boss and I even met her boss that came with us. And I loved the convention! So I'm thinking if I want to be apart of it... And they said that I can even work at home and since they know that I'm joining the Air Force, they said that I can still work with them even if I'm deployed and stuff. There's a lot of military people in their company too. I got to gather up some questions and ask. Now I know how Blue Fox feels. Sigh.
Sunday (03/11/12): Church is church and it's the same. Lol. Nothing much to it.
Today (03/12/12): I'm going to FHE (Family Home Evening) and hanging out with the churchmates. I'm kind of nervous because this is the first FHE I've ever been to (even though I tried going)... I printed out some stuff and hopefully I can get something in. I got to get my reading in too! I'm still looking for jobs and all of them are too far. Sigh. Horrible. Ummm... Yeah, let's see how all of this plans out.
Meh,
Otter
Derpness over 9000
To help out with Germany's thesis involving fashion writing, Derp and I helped her out by accompanying her at the LRC in the SDA building. It was agreed that we'd both have our share of borrowing Germany's chosen books.
I checked out my share of the books first. After Derp was done reviewing his books, he brought his share of books to the counter to have them checked out. Germany and I proceeded with girl talk. Derp came back empty-handed. We were like, "where are the books?"
Derp blinks and then, "oh yeah." He disappears for a bit and returns with the books. Apparently, he forgot them at the counter after going to the restroom.
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Germany and I decided to check if the others were done with class. So we all bring our stack of books. As a rule, the library staff usually inspect the books being checked out before we exit the premises. My share of the books were OK. When the staff checked Derp's share, they had him go back to the counter and the next thing we knew we heard them telling him, "please write your name and ID number..."
Then it dawned on us.
Derp forgot to check out the books after he had gone to the rest room.
Germany and I started laughing like mad.
Derp, if you're reading this, I regret nothing.
Awkward Turtle
I checked out my share of the books first. After Derp was done reviewing his books, he brought his share of books to the counter to have them checked out. Germany and I proceeded with girl talk. Derp came back empty-handed. We were like, "where are the books?"
Derp blinks and then, "oh yeah." He disappears for a bit and returns with the books. Apparently, he forgot them at the counter after going to the restroom.
************************
Germany and I decided to check if the others were done with class. So we all bring our stack of books. As a rule, the library staff usually inspect the books being checked out before we exit the premises. My share of the books were OK. When the staff checked Derp's share, they had him go back to the counter and the next thing we knew we heard them telling him, "please write your name and ID number..."
Then it dawned on us.
Derp forgot to check out the books after he had gone to the rest room.
Germany and I started laughing like mad.
Derp, if you're reading this, I regret nothing.
Awkward Turtle
Monday, March 12, 2012
I AM NOT KATNISS!
Last Saturday, Charlie and I went to Derp's house just because we can.
In his house, I am called Katniss. T'is a long story that few people know. I don't like being called Katniss on the grounds that being nicknamed after a bad-ass, fictional heroine is too much pressure for me to live up to. But I must bear with it.
After Derp's class, we commuted to his house (thanks Charlie for pointing out landmarks- we can totally invade their house when we feel like it) and Charlie demanded douchebeef (Corned beef but more awesome). I think we've totally established a ritual that whenever Charlie and I are at the Valdes residence, Derp has to cook douchebeef for us while we sit at the kitchen table talking about what we've been up to and what we're planning to do. Derp brought out a container of strawberries from their frigirifico. Charlie and I were like OMG NO TEMPTATION.
While snacking away with Charlie, Derp was suddenly like, "Katniss, look away coz I'm gonna dance in front of the douchebeef now."
Okaaaaay. Apparently, it's suppose to make the douchebeef cook better. I should've suggested he should give a cow a lap dance next time.
After our meal, we went upstairs to the brothers' bedroom to watch "3 Idiots." Dork managed to arrive and catch the movie halfway. By the end of the movie, Dork commented, "Damn Indians! Toying with our emotions!"
At one point while watching the movie, Derp's mom bursts in the room. And OMG she looks so much younger than her age, along with the pixie-ish cut.
Awkward Turtle
In his house, I am called Katniss. T'is a long story that few people know. I don't like being called Katniss on the grounds that being nicknamed after a bad-ass, fictional heroine is too much pressure for me to live up to. But I must bear with it.
After Derp's class, we commuted to his house (thanks Charlie for pointing out landmarks- we can totally invade their house when we feel like it) and Charlie demanded douchebeef (Corned beef but more awesome). I think we've totally established a ritual that whenever Charlie and I are at the Valdes residence, Derp has to cook douchebeef for us while we sit at the kitchen table talking about what we've been up to and what we're planning to do. Derp brought out a container of strawberries from their frigirifico. Charlie and I were like OMG NO TEMPTATION.
While snacking away with Charlie, Derp was suddenly like, "Katniss, look away coz I'm gonna dance in front of the douchebeef now."
Okaaaaay. Apparently, it's suppose to make the douchebeef cook better. I should've suggested he should give a cow a lap dance next time.
After our meal, we went upstairs to the brothers' bedroom to watch "3 Idiots." Dork managed to arrive and catch the movie halfway. By the end of the movie, Dork commented, "Damn Indians! Toying with our emotions!"
At one point while watching the movie, Derp's mom bursts in the room. And OMG she looks so much younger than her age, along with the pixie-ish cut.
Awkward Turtle
Sunday, March 11, 2012
RM / AH
“You know the guy you said you were still love with? Well, it makes me a little jealous. I know I shouldn’t be but I can’t help it because he has you. You’re amazing, you’re smart and you’re everything that any person would want in their lives… You motivate me and I bet you motivate a lot of other people too. My mom loves you, my brother loves you, I love you… Well, I think my mom loves you more than I do but… You’re just so lovable, you know that? I don’t know why he is acting the way he is. You’re very understanding and incredibly patient… And through all of this, you’re still waiting and talking to him little by little. Doesn’t it drive you crazy?! But you’re not freaking out~ He doesn’t realize that he has someone as beautiful inside and out as you, waiting for him and still in love with him…” — Ryan
Friday, March 9, 2012
Rudy Francisco
While stuck in traffic somewhere at Magallanes after the video shoot, Banana made me listen to the spoken word of Rudy Francisco. "Love Poem Medley." Every phrase was like accidently stepping on landmines...because almost every friggin' line is just incredibly, surprisingly RELEVANT and now I am firm on my requirement that my future boyfriend must also be a poet.
If I were watching this man live, I swear I would've thrown my underwear onstage. Or flipped a dozen tables screaming of its relevance.
Apparently, Charlie had shown this poem to Banana.
*keyboard mash*
*flips table and flips person near table*
"... In fact, every time I try to write about love, my hands cramp
Just to show me how painful love can be.
And sometimes my pencils break just to prove to me that every now and then
Love takes a little more work than planned.
See, I heard that love is blind so I write all my poems in Braille.
And my poems are never actually finished because true love is endless..."
I just love the people's reaction to this man's slam poetry.
Awkward Turtle
If I were watching this man live, I swear I would've thrown my underwear onstage. Or flipped a dozen tables screaming of its relevance.
Apparently, Charlie had shown this poem to Banana.
*keyboard mash*
*flips table and flips person near table*
"... In fact, every time I try to write about love, my hands cramp
Just to show me how painful love can be.
And sometimes my pencils break just to prove to me that every now and then
Love takes a little more work than planned.
See, I heard that love is blind so I write all my poems in Braille.
And my poems are never actually finished because true love is endless..."
I just love the people's reaction to this man's slam poetry.
Awkward Turtle
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Tupac - Keep Your Head Up
"And since we all came from a woman, got our name from a woman and our game from a woman, I wonder why we take from our women, why we rape our women, do we hate our women? I think it's time to kill for our women, time to heal our women, be real to our women. And since a man can't make one, he has no right to tell a woman when and where to create one... So will the real men get up, I know you're fed up ladies - But keep your head up." — Tupac Shakur
Ever since I was four years old, Tupac was my main man. I thought he was the most handsome, wise and smart guy ever. He was the bad boy with a heart that I've always wanted. He's a ladies man, he's one of the few men who understands women and knows how to care. Preach it, baby.
I still love you,
Otter
KONY 2012: Join the movement!
This video has people loving it and "hating" it. I absolutely love this video because I've always known that the children in Africa (not just in Uganda) were always suffering with some kind of tragedy. I'm aware that they need the most help. Growing up and wanting to be an activist in almost all aspects, I was well aware that there were children being abducted in their own homes, away from their families (and sometimes forced to kill them) because they are promised for a "better life" and are promised to be given money to support them for the rest of their lives and sometimes, they are promised that they will be put to school. Can you imagine how bad the situation is that you are to kill others just to be put to school? Just to have money? Just to have a safer life? You and I will say "I'll never do that" but we have never lived a life where it was that bad. See, these kids need help... These kids have such a high desire to go to school because they all know that an education is the future, education is success, education is safety. But at this rate, these kids are wanting to die because they have no hope. Yet, you and I struggle to get out of bed every morning because we don't want to go to school. Yes, even I had moments like that but we have to remember that we're so lucky to even go to school to begin with when there is another child dying to go to school. And I bet you there is someone out there who has a bigger dream than you.
Ever since the fourth grade, I've always been apart of things where it helps others. I remember I had a pen pal during the fourth grade who was in an orphanage here in the United States and she would tell me her dreams and what she wanted to be when she grew up... I was living all the way in Singapore and she was living in the US. As amazing as the universe works, she found me on Myspace a few years ago during high school. For her to be that determined to find me made me feel really good... She told me how my letters helped her growing up and she found me, to keep in touch and to thank me for everything that I've done even if it played a small role as writing a letter like a friend. And ever since fourth grade, I've had countless pen pals from Russia, US, South Africa, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. I've also done hundreds of charity work and helped non-profit organizations throughout my life and I will continue to do so as I get older.
You can say that Invisible Children doesn't do what they say but honestly, I think it doesn't matter... Just the fact that one organization is trying their best to open the eyes of the people is enough for any of us. Most of us worry that we're not good enough, sometimes our unbearable source of misery in our daily lives is the weight we're unhappy about, the baldness we can't stop, the lack of achievement in the work place or whatever reasons there may be for people to feel so unhappy about... But just open your eyes and look around you. Someone, somewhere, out there is suffering more than you. There are people starving in other countries, there are babies being killed because they were born the wrong gender, there are little girls and young women being sold by their families in return for money, there are boys being abandoned by their families and being put in an orphanage where they are turned into soldiers for their country, there are millions of people being abused, there are so many things going on in our world and we're not doing enough. And I know some people are like, "How can I help?" "What can I do?" and some people can't, and I understand because as much as I want to help, I can't donate when I want to or do something when I want to but as long as you pass things along and help educate yourself and others around you and have your government in your area know about this as well... That's what helps change the world. We, as citizens, cannot always rely on our government to do things for US. WE demand what needs to be done and to make that happen is to make the government KNOW and CARE about the situation. That's how we change the world. That's how we all can be leaders in our own way.
And this is one of the reasons why I do what I do. This is the reason why I joined Jobs Daughters, Helping Hands, D.E.L.T.A Rescue, ASPCA, African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), Worldwide Foundation (WWF), Bread for the World, Africare, Earth Justice, Greenpeace, Campfire USA, World Villages for Children, Air Force Aid Society and Army Emergency Relief...
I believe that my efforts help and make that extra 1% difference.
Also, this is another strong reason why I've always wanted to join the military and the reason why I'm doing so and it's also another mission of mine to join the Peace Corps. (In due time, I will) and this is why I joined a church, not only for obvious reasons but being apart of a church that often has activities where we give back to the community is one of the reasons too.
I believe each and every one of you can make a difference and I believe that we have more power than ever before because we have technology and we have louder voices. I believe we can do what is right for the better of the future if we just keep sharing it to others and be apart of a better tomorrow.
Inspired,
Otter
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Russia: Gay= Invisible
Why is being gay still an issue? And what is this governor's logic to pass this bill so that Russia's tourism will improve??
Thanks to Angie whose blog post led me to this vid.
And now to share this video with friends, the straight ones and the fabulous gay ones.
Awkward Turtle
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
What I Miss Most Of All.
Hip-hop dance.
This dance video I found on FB just drives me crazy.
Awkward Turtle
This dance video I found on FB just drives me crazy.
Awkward Turtle
What's Really Going On?
Blue Fox: Yoooooooooooo
Otter: Morning! Your number is still the same.*
Blue Fox: Yup yup, what are you up do? Same old same old?
Otter: Kinda. I'm a lot busier than before... How about you?
Blue Fox: Working hard. Do you have a job?
Otter: That's good to know you're still working hard. Umm... Kinda. I do temporary work but it isn't something that I'd call a job.
Blue Fox: I am working for a big company. And I'm doing it fulltime. Retiring my parents in five months. I have a team in California in Chula Vista. I can put you on my team.
Otter: Why are you retiring your parents?
Blue Fox: They work too hard. No retirement plan. Bad environment.
Otter: Bad environment? How? They work and they have a business.
Blue Fox: If you had the chance to work with something big, wouldn't you try and help your friends? That's why I'm trying to help you out. My parents can't work forever. I don't want them to work. Everyone that is struggling, needs to see my company.
Otter: I understand. And I'm glad you see it that way~ But aren't your parents okay with working? It keeps them busy~ And you can always have them on a retirement plan while they work.
Blue Fox: No they hate working
Otter: What do they plan on doing?
Blue Fox: Call me. I don't like texting.
Indeed I did call. And we spoke for a good 8 minutes and 24 seconds.
"Yooooooooooo" Blue Fox.
HOLY EFF, BLUE FOX JUST TEXTED ME!
Going back to what I was originally going to say: Here's the thing, it's obvious I still think about Blue Fox. So I think about him when I'm doing something, I think about him when I see something (that would relate to Blue Fox) and I would think about him when I just sit on the floor, doing nothing. I think about him all the time. It's crazy and sometimes, I think to myself if it's bad or if it's a sign.
Him and I do small talk and he still asks me when I'm free to visit that ACN thing-y he's doing. Since I've been busier than I was before, I can't just get up and ask German to drive me there. I need to find a job first of all but I do it just to talk to him... In any form of talking.
Going back to what I was originally going to say: Here's the thing, it's obvious I still think about Blue Fox. So I think about him when I'm doing something, I think about him when I see something (that would relate to Blue Fox) and I would think about him when I just sit on the floor, doing nothing. I think about him all the time. It's crazy and sometimes, I think to myself if it's bad or if it's a sign.
Him and I do small talk and he still asks me when I'm free to visit that ACN thing-y he's doing. Since I've been busier than I was before, I can't just get up and ask German to drive me there. I need to find a job first of all but I do it just to talk to him... In any form of talking.
A Good Sunday.
Sunday was really interesting.
Not only was it break the fast (which was amazing because people finally brought real food) but today, the Bishop gave me my baptism and confirmation certificate! Bwahaha! Awesome.
Since Sunday was the first Sunday of the month, we all had to bear our testimonies and stuff so a lot of people went up and did their thing and after the Sacrament meeting, we all head to Priesthood/Sunday School classes and in the middle of the class, Brother Jensen came in (he's this man in his 50's) and he called me out of class and in my head, I'm instinctively thinking, "Ohmygod, what did I do?!" and he took me into this empty room and sat across from me and this is how it went:
Not only was it break the fast (which was amazing because people finally brought real food) but today, the Bishop gave me my baptism and confirmation certificate! Bwahaha! Awesome.
Since Sunday was the first Sunday of the month, we all had to bear our testimonies and stuff so a lot of people went up and did their thing and after the Sacrament meeting, we all head to Priesthood/Sunday School classes and in the middle of the class, Brother Jensen came in (he's this man in his 50's) and he called me out of class and in my head, I'm instinctively thinking, "Ohmygod, what did I do?!" and he took me into this empty room and sat across from me and this is how it went:
Oopsie.
Because of today's series of events, I was so exhausted to the point that I mix and jumble my words and even to the point that I knocked at the wrong condo unit and was greeted at the door by a total stranger.
I managed to go, "Oh, sorry wrong unit. I had a long day. Um... This did not happen."
My neighbor was very nice about it, thank God.
Extra Awkward Turtle
I managed to go, "Oh, sorry wrong unit. I had a long day. Um... This did not happen."
My neighbor was very nice about it, thank God.
Extra Awkward Turtle
Monday, March 5, 2012
DEP CC: Hiking "C" Mountain.
So finally, I'm online. I haven't been online since Thursday! Sad face.
Anyways!
March 03, 2012: I had a DEP Commanders Call (CC) and we had a hiking trip. I was pretty excited about it because I haven't hiked in so long so I was stoked. So we meet up at University Village (which is like, 15 minute walk away from my house) and I meet up with the early ones and I get there at 8:30am. We had to wait for everyone else to come and show up... And all the late ones had to sing "I'm A Little Teapot", with the dance moves AND do it enthusiastically. Some of them were sore losers about it but honestly, that's not even close to what you'll get in basic training because they will make you do things that are beyond embarrassing. So, be prepared.
Anyways!
March 03, 2012: I had a DEP Commanders Call (CC) and we had a hiking trip. I was pretty excited about it because I haven't hiked in so long so I was stoked. So we meet up at University Village (which is like, 15 minute walk away from my house) and I meet up with the early ones and I get there at 8:30am. We had to wait for everyone else to come and show up... And all the late ones had to sing "I'm A Little Teapot", with the dance moves AND do it enthusiastically. Some of them were sore losers about it but honestly, that's not even close to what you'll get in basic training because they will make you do things that are beyond embarrassing. So, be prepared.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Soooo...
I've been thinking of something to blog lately, and all what's coming to my mind are my evil moments and flashbacks of stuff that I did for the past week. I've been putting off stuff I need to do. My brain is lagging because of my period, my nail polish is chipped and I need to clean the bathroom.
Also, my dreams have been bothering me for more than a month now.
Awkward Turtle
Also, my dreams have been bothering me for more than a month now.
Awkward Turtle
Thursday, March 1, 2012
After A Cup of Coffee.
After some thought, I decided that Dork would be my godfather at my confirmation. I haven't really thought about when I'll actually organize the whole thing but I'm pretty sure I'll get around to it this year. For the meantime, Dork shall now be called Godfather at this point in this blog.
Godfather would make a better godfather than my current one who gambles too much, drinks too much, smokes too much, is potbellied, lives off his parents' wealth, calls my mom names, and thinks he's still in college (or rather, high school). How he became my godfather in the first place, I've no idea. Maybe my mom thought he'd outgrow all of those stuff but I guess she was wrong. The man isn't married because the girl who was to be his fiancee' actually had the senses to bolt when he announced their engagement during a relative's wedding. Smart girl. I never got her name.
The role of godmothers and godfathers is to provide spiritual guidance to the godchild. I'm pretty much getting a lot more than spiritual guidance from my own chosen godparents. Hohohohoh.
Woooh. Coffee has successfully restored physical equilibrium.
Making a coffee-to-cell ratio count,
Awkward Turtle
Godfather would make a better godfather than my current one who gambles too much, drinks too much, smokes too much, is potbellied, lives off his parents' wealth, calls my mom names, and thinks he's still in college (or rather, high school). How he became my godfather in the first place, I've no idea. Maybe my mom thought he'd outgrow all of those stuff but I guess she was wrong. The man isn't married because the girl who was to be his fiancee' actually had the senses to bolt when he announced their engagement during a relative's wedding. Smart girl. I never got her name.
The role of godmothers and godfathers is to provide spiritual guidance to the godchild. I'm pretty much getting a lot more than spiritual guidance from my own chosen godparents. Hohohohoh.
Woooh. Coffee has successfully restored physical equilibrium.
Making a coffee-to-cell ratio count,
Awkward Turtle
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