8.29.2013

Back to the Grind

Back to School Bag
Guys it's been a little crazy lately... I went home for a small period of time, in which I slept/attended miscellaneous family functions/finally attended to various personal needs (i.e. hair cut, dentist appointment, glasses, etc). I then returned for some seriously exhausting, but fun Peer Mentor training and then the freshmen orientation (I'm like the girl who handed out rape whistles in Pitch Perfect minus the annoying-ness.) Not to mention turning-21-shenanigans!

Now it's back to the school-work-extracurricular grind. The first week is over, and this is what my days consist of (besides driving 1/2 hour away to go to work): lugging my tote around and filling it with the above. I have a newfound love for iced coffee (caramel), and I am unapologetic. I still drink tea like an Englishman, though apparently my Lipton and Tetley preferences are in poor taste.

Hope everyone is having fun getting back into the groove of things!

8.27.2013

Birthday Celebrations

A little update: I had a wonderful birthday celebration with the best people ever! Spending the day running around like a little kid at Echo Hill (climbing walls, hitting people with noodles, you know) then getting people to do things like sing or rap or dance for me by saying, "It's my birthday wish"... My fantastic little got me a wonderful present in a cookie cake and some goodies :), so shout out to her and my sisters and Peer Mentors who were here to celebrate with me!

8.21.2013

I Promise...

I promise I haven't jumped ship! Things have been busy here!

8.09.2013

On Being Home...

Let me give you some scenes that have gone on since I've been home. Keep in mind, I've been home for less than twelve hours. Less. Than. Twelve. Hours.

1.
Me: "Look, the sports bra is only like $15. And it's padded."
Mom: "Are you actually going to use it?"

2. 
*Ed Sheeran's "Gimme Love" playing in the car.*
Mom: What is this crap? It sounds like the song is skipping.
Sister: Do NOT diss Ed Sheeran.
Mom: Seriously, it sounds like some tribal crap.
Sister: Do NOT diss Ed Sheeran.
Mom: -gives that look-
Me: Seriously, though, out of all the other songs she's played before, this is the one you complain about.
Mom: (mimicking the song) djsklfjdsklfjdf
Sister: I'm done with you.
Me: What do you think of "Blurred Lines"?
Mom: Never heard it. I probably wouldn't even know they're saying blurred lines.
Sister: You won't.
Mom: Yeah, this guy could be saying that for all I know.

3. 
*Discussing this father of the year*
Me: What if we're witnessing this guy trying to kill this kid right now? 
Sister: I would shit myself.
Me: Oh my gosh, is he smoking?!
Sister: Yes.
Me: Father. of. the. Year.
(We look away for a while and when we look again the door's closed.)
Me: We're did he GO?!
Sister: Don't worry, he totally walked in the pizza place with the kid.
*Clearly we've been watching too many crime shows*

4. 
Brother: So do you think its weird that this time next year, you're going to be graduated and old?
Me: Do I look mature enough to be a real person?
Brother: No, because you're ASIAN.

5. 
(While driving with my sister and I, we pass a particularly obese girl in our neighborhood)
Mom: Just think. You two could end up like that.
Sister: Holy crap, I didn't realize that was her! We're not on our way to look like that.
Mom: -Gives that look-

6. 
(On this Asian guy at her work that she's been trying to set  me up with)
Me: So whatever happened to him?
Mom: He's thirty. He said he's too old for you.
Me: You actually talked to him about me?!
Mom: Of course! He also said if you wanted to teach English there, he could help you. He said you can make major money in that.
Me: He can, really? 
Mom: Yeah, and he also asked if you actually studied at Yonsei, and I told him yes, and he said that's like Harvard level. 
Me: Yeah, I know.
Mom: He goes, "She's smart." And I was like, now would you want to date her? 
Me: Oh my gosh.
Mom: But yeah, he said he's to old. I told him he's definitely not too old.
Me: Aren't these things you tell me when they happen?
Mom: -shrugs- He does make a point to say hi to me every time I'm in now.

7. 
Dad: Will you eat pepperoni if I order half?
Me: Sure.
Mom: Pepperoni pizza's not on Jenny Craig!

Sometimes I wonder why we don't have a reality show.

8.07.2013

[Style Files] Freshen Up for Fall

Fall is probably my favorite time of the year. I hate sweating and I'm always hot, so summer is a little ehhh in my book. Spring brings on an onslaught of horrible allergies, exacerbated by the warming temperatures, and winter is for the cold, dead-inside people of the world*. But fall, beautiful, colorful autumn. That's my true favorite. Crisper air, not so much sweat, still warm enough to not be engulfed in fifty layers... I love it. And I totally endorse typical fall fashion (I made an essentials board last year): ivory cable knit, good brown boots, grandpa sweaters...But for me, it's already in my wardrobe. Greens, browns, tans--already got 'em. So this post isn't so much about what reminds you already of fall, but it's more of some trends that you can get into to freshen up your fall wardrobe.
In for Autumn

  • Gray. Gray. Gray. Instead of the typical ivory cable knit, go for a gray one. Pair it with black pants, black boots, brown--anything. Also, if you want to get a new pair of jeans, don't go for blue, go for a gray wash. It's a new touch to the basic blue jean.
  • Pointy. I love a good round toe pump any day of the week, and you should definitely already have a pair in you closet. Pointy (Pointed?) toe pumps are a fantastic addition for a fall wardrobe (for some they're essential already). I think colored ones border the trashy line (think neon pink, bright yellow, etc), but I do think a classic black pair are beautiful. And for a fresh twist, don't make them leather or patent leather but suede.
  • Color. Block. But not in the ways you're thinking of. I'm thinking darker colors--black and white, black and blue, black and yellow (a lot of black). Think structure. Geometric. 
  • Something Royal. And by royal, I mean royal blue. It's such a bold color--whether you do it in a dress, shoes, etc, keep it, again, structured. I love the idea of a royal blue clutch or handbag. 
  • Leather Details. Think leather shoulders, leather design on the sides of a cotton tee, leather touches... I love the mixture of textures. 
What's on your fall list?

*Jusstttt kidding

8.01.2013

THE 90's Teen Movies

Guys, I love cheesy teen movies. Particularly those between around 1995 to 2003. The high hopes I had before entering high school were endless. I was convinced I'd be that pretty girl hidden behind nerdiness and some guy looking like Heath Ledger or Freddie Prinze Jr. was going to fall for how smart and witty I was and then I'd turn into some Hottie McHottie. Prom? I'd be hotter than the hottest girl at school. Senior year? I'd get myself into an Ivy with the hottest boy on my arm. He would also be like Chad Michael Murray in A Cinderella Story. We'd quote Tennyson to each other, and he'd even like my cat. It was perfect

Anyhow, school didn't turn out that way at all. I became more like Julia Stiles from 10 Things minus the skeevy ex trying to hit on my baby sister and no Heath Ledger to come sweep me off my cynical feet. And there was definitely no major transformation, though I do think I looked pretty damn good at my junior prom and winded up at a pretty awesome school. However, this does not stop me from straight-up loving a rewatching my favorite teen movies, so here's my throwbacks to the nineties/beginning of the new millennium. 

10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
This movie is classic. The quotes, the one liners, the absolute greatness of every single cast member. Julia Stiles and Gabrielle Union in their prime. Heath Ledger before he became giant. Joseph Gordon Levitt in the role we all remembered from him until 500 Days. Even douche bag Joey Donner was awesome. I have not met a single person who does not like this movie, guy or girl, hipster or jock, douchebag or nerd. It's timeless, and it's quotes are endless. Plus, it's based off of a Shakespeare play. Gold. Pure. Gold. When Bianca has her moment at the end and the credits roll with "I Want You to Want Me"-- I can't even.  

Clueless (1995)

Guys, since when has Paul Rudd been a truly successful romantic lead? He's been okay, but nothing compares to his near heartthrobness in Clueless. I also really think he hasn't aged much in the nearly twenty years since its release. Neither has Alicia Silverstone or Stacey Dash for that matter... Anyhow, this movie didn't fall across my lap until I got older, and it's been true love ever since. It's based off of Jane Austen's Emma, popularized the term "Whatever," and gave us insight into the rich world of mid-nineties Beverly Hills. Who could forget Cher's timeless advice? Or clever comparisons? Or her terrible gaydar? Or Brittany Murphy's makeover? Cher had the confidence we all could have used a dose off in our mid-teen years, not to mention the fantastic hair and nifty wardrobe creator.