Senior winter trip - part three.

As much as I dislike my classmates, I'm still proud to be part of such a unique and amazing senior class. Let us truly be the class of 2011!

Senior winter trip - part two.

I'm a bit too tired to write about the trip. After all, I already talked about it on my other blog. I don't feel like repeating myself right now so perhaps I'll write a paragraph or two when I have time. For now, I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Senior winter trip - part one.

What a weekend to remember! I can honestly say that this was one of the best weekends of my life. Between homework, tests, extracurriculars, and home life, I don't get to spend much time with my friends. But because of this trip, I not only got to hang out with my friends, I got to laugh and have fun with them. Talk about defining senior moments :)




I shall update more later on! I am sleepy so here you guys go for now :)

A late white Christmas

Since I haven't touched upon my winter vacation, I will do so now. In short, the 'Snowcalypse' forced me to stay home three days in a row. It ruined my ice skating, movie watching, and karaoke-ing plans. But was it a bad thing? Not necessarily. Staying home allowed me to finish my college applications once and for all (YESSSS!!). That snow day in the backyard with my cousins wasn't too shabby either :P

On Christmas Day, my family and I went to go eat dim sum in Chinatown. We shared a table with my uncle's friends. It was a bit awkward, yes, but I still enjoyed myself (and the food, of course!) Aimee and I got some bubble tea afterwards, went home, and just chatted with our other cousins. We exchanged Secret Santa presents (which wasn't much of a secret). I got a circle scarf...again! Haha. I guess I'll be warm this winter. It wasn't an eventful day but it was a lovely one, simply because I got to spend time with my family.

Two days after, my cousins and I experienced the aftermath of the Snowcalypse. We wanted to play with snow in our backyard but found it extremely difficult to even pry the basement door open (we have to go through the basement to reach the backyard). Aimee's dad and Connie's dad probably spent an hour using an assortment of tools to open the door. I felt so guilty! But alas, they opened the doors enough so I could crawl out. Eventually I was joined by Connie and Aimee. Every inch of me was either covered in snow by the time we finished playing. I felt numb but completely satisfied. =D

Although this vacation was rather uneventful, it passed by quickly (as all other vacations do). School is in session right now and I'm still pretty busy juggling everything at once. I've got some college interviews on my way, along with some additional financial aid forms to fill out (FAFSA). But this weekend I will be going on my Senior Winter Trip, which will hopefully be tons of fun!

Goodbye 2010

Despite getting snowed in for the majority of this vacation, I still enjoyed myself. I was productive. I completed my college applications. I took put effort into my self portraits. I matured; I became a better person.

And I guess I can say I'm proud of myself. I didn't keep every resolution that I had in 2010, but I did for the most part. In 2010, I learned how to accept my flaws, how to love myself for everything I am. Most of all, I learned how to forgive myself. So here's to 2011:

1. Improve my time management skills. First of all, I don't think I even have any. But that's besides the point. I'm about to go to college, where real work begins. I can't fool around anymore. This means less procrastinating! (Because we all know I can't stop procrastinating altogether.)
2. Experiment with photography. I have sooo much room for improvement. I want to experiment with film. I want to try out different techniques, different styles. Long exposures, black & white portraiture, and even fashion photography. I want to put make up on my models and dress them in different outfits. I want to evoke emotion with my photography. I want to take risks.
3. Be healthier. Sleep deprivation has really taken a toll on me. I know this because, well, let’s just say I don’t really know what I’m doing half the time. I also need to be more hydrated. It makes my skin break out less. I need to eat less fast food. Stop being lazy and exercise on a daily basis! Start running again!
4. Build a better tolerance. Forgive the world. Stop holding grudges. Don't say things out of impulse. My emotions run too quickly and I need to learn how to control them. I can't wear my heart on my sleeve anymore. I will be venturing out into the real world. No time for vulnerability. I need a better poker face.
5. Simply enjoy myself. This is my last year of high school. I want to attend more school events. I want to cheer on my friends at games and shows. After all, if I don’t do so in 2011, I won’t get any second chances. I want to give my second term my all. I want to look back in a few years and think, Wow! Senior year was so much fun. I just want to be happy.

One more thing: I resolve to consistently write in this blog.

This year, I want to step out of my comfort zone. I want to experience something new and exciting. No, I'm not saying this just because I say this every year, but because I honestly think this year is the time for change. I will be graduating high school. I will be going off to college. A chapter of my life will end, but another one will begin.

Christine and I promised each other that this year, we will both do something we've always wanted to do. I don't know what my 'thing' is yet. Maybe I'll get that scholarship for studying abroad in Korea. Maybe I'll finally learn how to ride a bike or how to swim. Maybe I'll do something I never thought I'd end up doing. This is what I love about new beginnings, who knows what will happen?