A Blending

I'm 18 and thankful, all at the same time. I blog to you from Spreckels, CA, home for the brief Thanksgiving break. I so far have turned 18 years old and have celebrated Thanksgiving with my family. 

I am so appreciative of all my friends and family and even acquaintances who wished me a happy birthday and contributed to my happiness. It felt really good to be remembered. Despite moving from class to my dorm to the airport, I had a surprisingly good birthday. This break has been somewhat of a reunion for my friends and I as well. I am very grateful for all of them. I had a lovely dinner at Olive Garden today and was surprised with a birthday celebration too. 

Also, thank you so much, Sean. He posted a cute birthday thing for me and was my official birthday photographer, so I must give him credit for that. He also gave me the most personalized photo album/book for our two year anniversary, which was incredibly thoughtful.

I'm enjoying being home, with my sister and my parents. And my cat, Kit Kat, whom I miss a lot sometimes. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving too. 

Quotable Friday's Post

Updating my blog...

Update: I got the classes I wanted for next quarter. The statistics class, the art history class, and the freshman "cluster" in which I'm currently enrolled (it's a year long class). I'm going home in four days and turning eighteen in four days as well. I already feel eighteen, in a way. I've always felt older than my age, particularly in school and my friendships. I suppose maturity is just a natural thing; I don't think outright seeking it will work. I've always been told I'm mature but I believe it more as time goes on. 

I attended a really good play tonight. It was a musical titled "I Love You Because." I have to confess it was my only outing today; I spent most of my Saturday sleeping. I'm glad there are events like plays and fun things I can attend. the play was super funny, kind of raunchy, and just very well rehearsed and performed. Good job, UCLA students.

Currently I've been obsessed with an outdated Kate Nash song (it's not any of her more current work) titled "Birds." It's really metaphorical. It gets stuck in my head easily. It's a very pretty song about a young couple (who I like to think are in a long distance relationship) who have a visit together though they don't have a lot of money. The boy tries to explain his feelings to his girlfriend and it's cute and funny. I hope that this has made you curious at least. Go look it up and listen!

While I'm on the subject of recommendations, I have to say that the midnight premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was totally worth the loss of sleep I incurred for it. I actually had a very long discussion about the movie with another volunteer in the Amigos program in which we totally dissected the themes and imagery and acting. I instantly have a connection to other Harry Potter fans. 

"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good..."

Quotable (Friday's) Post

Sorry. I realize this is a day late. I hope it's worth it. :) I like quotes in Latin. 

Per Aspera Ad Astra

November 18

For me, there are many good things to look forward to today. It seems like so many events are planned for November 18. Soon, I will register for next quarter's classes. I'm anticipating that to go well (or at least better than my first quarter registration).

Not to jinx my luck, but I have an ideal schedule in mind that I'd like for winter quarter. Stats 10, Art History 57, and the next quarter of my freshman cluster on sex, biology, and society. It may seem that my class choices are arbitrary, but I am trying to focus on fulfilling general education requirements. Today is important because (hopefully!) I can secure a place in that statistics course and the art history one. Mrs. Dotto, my high school art history teacher, was definitely influential in my selection.

Today is my anniversary with Sean, which makes both of us super happy. Despite the fact I can't see him until next week, it's still exciting and makes November 18 a wholly positive day on the calendar. It's weird, even for me, to think of being with the same person for two years. Really, though, it was effortless. I feel like this is more of a post for Sean to read, but I'm trying not to make it too gross and romantic. :)  I've learned a lot about being in a relationship from pure experience, and I know how to have a great, healthy relationship. Even when it's a long-distance one. 

This part of my post will make Sean upset because he is not with me, but....tonight is the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One! All of you Harry Potter fans should be very excited. I know I am. I will try to stay awake and energetic until then!

P.S. Sean, I love you. Thank you for everything.

Quotable Friday's Post

"You can do anything, but not everything."
—David Allen

Conditional Hand-Holding

Holding hands is nice, circumstantially. Weather permitting, it's good. If it's too hot outside, both people's hands will get sweaty. If it's too cold outside, hands belong more to pockets; otherwise they'll get cold. I like hand-holding. It's good for brief moments and strolling around in moderate climates.