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Oh New Asian Food Market in Piscataway, Why Have You Forsaken Me?!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:54:29 GMT

They stopped selling passion fruit green tea.

D: D: D:

Stupid body...make up your mind already!

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:15:30 GMT

For the past week I've been drifting in that gray zone between normal and sick. Some symptoms were definately there...sore throat and headaches, but no fever to set things off. As a result, I still went to most of my classes...

Some bigger things to think about before Thanksgiving (parties) rolls around.

1. Some answer to the questions the 'rents of other kids often shoot at you during the parties, "What are you going to do after you graduate?"

2. Whether or not I should take the portfolio design class next semester.

As part of my procrastination/escapism routine, I often go snooping around for grad school portfolio info and some design firm internship opportunities and contests...

and then I fall right back down again once I realize that the stuff I have now, really doesn't amount to anything.

So guess what I'll be spending winter doing...

WAT DA HELL?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:13:16 GMT

It's Novemeber already?

sfksdfsdjff

Thank god the semester's almost over. After that I can finally stop taking those stupid 5 credit studios that suck up all my time and life.

This semester's studio was the neighborhood design portion. The project? Design a community in an abandoned quarry. Sounds easy enough, conceptually...but its taught by this jerk professor that everyone loves to hate.

It's funny, I haven't learned a damn thing about neighborhood design. I don't think anyone else in the class has either. We've all been raised in NJ...in the suburbs...mostly in communities that didn't have any character to begin with. Yet somehow, we're supposed to come up with designs that foster a great community. WHAT. It's such an infuriorating class...and all of us are burnt out.

Despite that there are other classes and events to keep my sanity...**coughEnglishArchitecture**

During the warmer days, I'd chill at Antilles field. It's a nice place, lots of grass, and a view of the horizon. If I have time, I'd also like to venture across Route 18 to see this Boyd Park.

Here's where I hang my head in shame

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:10:48 GMT

Ahaha, I ought to write more happy entries. Maybe then, my communication skills might improve. Or maybe this could be my so-called "healthy" way of concluding my day. =_= I mean seriously, it has to be better than reflecting on every stupid, horrible thing thats happened before I go sleep.

It sucks though, my daily routine is pretty mundane, compared to a lot of my f-list's. I sleep, eat, wake up, ocassionally go to work, and all those boring things. School's pretty much the same thing...go to class A, go to class B, class C, and so on. And by chance something out of the ordinary DOES happen, its usually something horrible or infuriating.

At one point I did want to make an art blog or what not, but that takes SKILLS and COMMITMENT...or something to that nature. The idea hasn't been completely trashed, its just in the recycling bin. Maybe I'll make this a once a week gig or something.

Wow

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:38:50 GMT

So the 'rents are in Taiwan.
Meanwhile I'm at home, watching the youngest.
The other sister is piggin' out with her coworker.

She plans to throw a party at the house tonight
after the 'rents specifically told her not to do that shit.
I have half a mind to inform them,
because her parties fuckin' annoy me,
But its not like they can do much now,
since they're on the other side of the world.

and I have lots to do
of which includes
an apartment lease to sign
insurance to pay
a defensive driving course to take

But I really don't feel like doing anything.

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:36:35 GMT

I'm here!

...Or not!

The beginnings of WTF week

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:03:34 GMT

I had the perfect fall schedule for school until the department decided to...

-Move the Construction class from Thursday to Monday. The problem? Now it overlaps with my writing class.

Solution: Drop writing class, Take another writing class

-The department also decides at the last minute...that we are to take Intro to AutoCAD which unforunately overlaps with Biology.

Solution: Drop Biology (they offer it every semester anyway), Take another social science class in addition to CAD

Sound simple? Yeah, I thought so too. But here's what really happened.

I am successfully enrolled in all the classes I definately need for this semester. YAY. The weird thing...Biology and CAD overlap...but it still lets me sign up for both at the same time. The computer however, won't let me sign up for the new writing class because it states that it will overlap with Intermediate Studio...when it really doesn't.

In any case, I've decided that I will resolve this mess on the day that classes start (in case the department decides to pull anymore class changes out of its ass).

Greaaaaattt!

Magnolia!

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:10:36 GMT

I'm not a photography nut or anything, but these were just too awesome not to take pictures of. As you can see, my picture taking skills definately DO NOT do these justice. Ahem.

Cherries are very pretty, but I'm not really into them as much as magnolias. The magnolias here bloom and die pretty fast, but when they're at their peak their beauty exceeds most cherries' IMHO.

A fair amount of plants are in bloom right now so we've spent a couple of planting design studios hiking outside around local state parks and arboretums. Its a nice change from being cooped up in windowless studios for hours at a time.

This Saucer Magnolia (magnolia x soulangia) tree is actually located inside Rutgers' Gardens. It's really old and it has these twisty multiple trunks. It's not a weeping variety but, the branches dip so low, that it makes a cool flower curtain.

I've checked back recently and a lot of the flowers are already dropping like crazy, but I'm glad I at least got to see it in full bloom.

How the hell can February be coming to an end so soon?

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:28:57 GMT

...That statement I made about how I "miss having a lighter workload"? Totallly regret it. >_<

Still, this semester's been totally fun so far. We get play with color this time around! (Something we weren't allowed to do in our models and graphics last semester as we were still n00bs and such.) So yeah, I got to bust out my markers, pastels, oil pastels, watercolors, and acrylics! It was excellent!

Anyway, Since I'm about to approach the limit of my attention span, the last couple of thoughts I want to share with you shall be compiled via organized list:

What I SHOULD BE DOING now: Masterplan of the Aged Home for Women.
What I AM DOING now: Writing trivial stuff in this journal.
What I WILL DO next: Play with my new oil pastels.
What I AM CRAVING: Pancakes
Stuff that NEEDS TO BE DONE by the next week or so: Scholarship paper, Germany paper

AREN'T LISTS GREAT?

I LUV VALENTINE'S DAY!

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:27:53 GMT

Seriously, I do.

a. it elicits extreme hateful emotions from pplz which is always amusing(lovey dovey emotions are cool too but less amusing than the hateful ones)
b. cheap chocolates the day after!
c. flowers are nice to look at, especially against a dreary winter background

Really, its a nice eventful day to look foward to. I think I'll go buy myself a milkshake too.

Ahem...nyway, I feel like I haven't settled into the semester as deeply as I have hoped. To be honest, I think it partially has to do with the lighter homework load, which is nice but I kinda liked being busy and distracted from life.

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:17:09 GMT

I've been catching up on sleep I've lost during the semester. Ah, it feels great.

Once I get tired of sleeping I did make up some sort of list of things to do, not unlike those summer vacation lists.

1. Bang piano to POTC theme, Advent Children Battle theme, and Cornflake Girl
2. Test out new watercolor set.
3. Come up with landscaping ideas for teh house (Seriously, I think our lawn is actually ugly enough to qualify for one of those HGTV lawn makeover shows)
4. Finish Twilight Princess
5. Finish unfinished artz.

So yes...these should keep me busy til the 20th. Woot.

On another note...cat's tumor has gotten worse. >_> Damn operation costs around 2000. Mom suggested getting the operation done in Taiwan but we don't even know if she'll survive then... T_T

...mou...kitty...

Needs more water

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:59:44 GMT

It's weird, but the house seems more empty than usual. A week of school has gone by, and I'm still in summer mode. Hopefully it'll get colder soon and the leaves will change colors. I think the lack of change is what's making me languid.

As for work, I was pressured to stay in. Damn me and my weak will.

I love trees

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 02:42:17 GMT

So I survived the first day of class...which doesn't really say much, considering I only had one class.

Landscape plants...it seems like an okay class. The professor was one of those mumbly types which prompted people to shut up so everyone could hear him. The majority of class time was spent looking at slides of random people's front lawns and making fun of said people's tastes.

It feels weird though...schools started and I'm still stuck in summer break.

Quickly, let summer be over soon

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 04:05:19 GMT

...so I don't need to wake up at 5 a.m. every morning anymore.

Last week I went to Pearl Paint to pick up 3 pages worth of items for class. Of course there were things not on the list that were itching to be swept into the shopping cart but I was able to resist. Hurray!!

For some reason I also seem to be developing some sort of gruesome make up fetish. Instead of the safe, regular pink and brown colors...I've been going for the bright blues and greens. Really, I'm such a sad human being.

I want to say nothings happened but I'd be lying.

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:47:19 GMT

Getting into the landscape architecture classes turned out nicely. Parental units were displeased by the change but they'll deal. A few "talks" always makes them feel satisfied. What they don't know is that I've gradually learned to zone out through those talks.

Work...work...sucks is what. Or more specifically retail sucks. I spend 6 hours in a position where people will often unleash their negative attitudes. Damn pretentious people. How I would like to spit in your coffee. I hate you all. I HATE YOU ALL!! Now go rot in your office cubicles.

Ah, it seems that I've lost my tablet pen. Oh dear. Whatever shall I do.

YESH!

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 23:10:40 GMT

So...about 28 hours ago, after going through the giant college course list for the 10th time this week, I've finally decided a major that I will undoubtly try my hardest to stick to.

And that is...LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE!!!

I'll admit, I don't really know that much about the subject, but I have this feeling in my gut that I'll eventually develop appreciation for it. Through certain past experiences, going with my gut hasn't exactly led to good results, but I'm going to go through with this anyway. Last year, I was pretty sure that I was going to be a computer science major...oh how quickly things change. During the middle of the year, I then thought art would be a nice place to dabble in...but the portfolio part kind of bit me in the ass. I'm sure there's always gonna be a chance that I'm going to flake out on this, but I think I'll ending up sticking with it in the end. Just a gut feeling that's all...

Since the program seems to be very structured, I'm probably going to need a bit of time to catch up (provided I get those permission numbers). The study abroad in Germany also looks awesome though. (Beer halls WOOT!)

So yeah, I'm pretty excited.

The best part of my summer as of yet...

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 02:12:43 GMT

was watching Boondock Saints and simultaneously eating steak yesterday.

Hi Journal

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:57:23 GMT

Whew, long time no post...yet again. Life's been quite rough on me academically. >_> Taking two summer classes plus work...its not really boding well with my sleep schedule but I'll deal. It'll lighten up during July and August.

Not all is suffering though, I've at least found some time to hang out with friends. Yay movies. They give equal space for socializing and relaxing, at least IMO.

I've also been ebay happy these days, as I don't really have the time nor energy to actually go shopping (pathetic, yes). The other week I saw some out of print David Choe books on there (bruised fruit and cursiv), so that was a minus $100 right there. It was totally worth it though (Choe ftw). His style and works, in a way it looks simple and yet its not.

Worst....ever

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 01:38:15 GMT

Spring break is drawing to a close. Well, technically we're just a little more than half way but that's just the way my mind keeps track of time. Whenever something's half way done, it's "coming to an end" for me.

The weather has been nice lately, so I'll probably go take a few walks this week.

Yesterday, after I came back from NYC, my package was waiting for me<3, a nice set of 24 touch twin markers, some nibs, grog ink, and an empty marker. Hopefully, I'll get to test all of these new babies out soon. Never colored with marker before, but hey, how hard can it be?

There's been a....

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 07:42:32 GMT

Eh, I've finally managed to get my mind out of its...slumber and reflect on shit. Poor spending habits, poor grades, poor social life. Lovely. No thanks.

Oh yes...spring should be here soon. No more winter coats, gloves, hats, scarves...not that I wore them anyway. Twas always a hoodie and jeans for me, but soon it will be shorts and shirts. No more yelling and screaming over the heating bill, but instead, some yelling and screaming over the electric bill.

One more midterm and I'm free...to burden myself again.

Bah, look at me, I'm not even coherent anymore. Blah...screw this, stream of consciousness ftw!!!

i'm nervous and its hot in this room. still debating whether or not to skip tomorrow's chinese class but i think i'll go. i'm betting the teacher's gonna review for the midterm. after that i have to worry about islamic art and architecture and psych. the feeling of being jobless has also added to my anxiety but that's okay, i don't feel like working anymore. i'm thinking of buying some markers from some online store for tagging...haha this'll be fun.

Cravings

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 19:26:28 GMT

Been taking a lot of trips to NY this month. Which is kind of meh, considering that it drains me financially. Hopefully my direct deposit thing for work pay will start running smoothly, or else I'm gonna get a headache.

NY was fun though. First time I went this month, I met some forum-goers and went Japanese store-hopping and Karaoke-ing. Second time was a reunion with friends from the volunteer group over the summer. That was fun too. While I was there, I saw Pan's Labyrinth which was a good movie. I'm usually not a fan of twisted fairytales but this one was great. I didn't know the whole movie would be in Spanish but its all good.

Looking at myself, I'd say I gained 15-20lb ever since I got back from Taiwan. Don't get me wrong, I can still fit into all my clothes, but they've become a hellofalot tighter. DAMNDAMNDAMN! I definately need to start exercising again. Unfortunately with work and school, its not looking so good. Maybe I just eat less or something. I've been thinking of just sticking to sushi and dim-sum, the former is pretty expensive. >_> Nugh....

Well, here's to a new semester. I definately need to stop slacking on work.

New Year

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 23:35:57 GMT

Oh wow, I haven't written in this journal for awhile now. Hope everyone had a nice holiday.

Lets see...this past year

I don't feel like I've accomplished anything or changed as a person. There's no new outlook on life or any new activities I want to pursue. The only noticeable change is that I've started eating less at home. I've also made new friends during the summer but I wouldn't count that as a new change. I make friends every year...almost every year.

Classes for next semester are...blah....they're all reading and writing-ish with the exception of Macro. But I guess that's cool. The more I take science and math at RU, the more I hate it. It was very...unexepected.

All in all...good year.

Unopened tenipuri 20.5 for sale

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 19:18:16 GMT

I have a japanese version of the PoT 20.5 manga for sale. It's brand new and unopened. Currently, I have no pictures available but if you want to see it in the packaging let me know.Contact me at crung121(at)gmail.com if you have further questions. First comment, first serve.

Price: 15 USD since it's brand new. This does not include shipping.

Shipping: Anywhere in the United States. If you want it ensured, etc. let me know.

Method of Payment: Non-credit card Paypal only please.

Edge

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 01:28:34 GMT

Today, I felt like I was on the brink of insanity. I don't know what caused it, but I'm putting my money on the tea I drank during work today.

It was the strangest feeling actually. I was tired but awake, quick but slow, sad but happy, dying but alive. And no, I wasn't high. I didn't see, hear, or feel, anything out of the ordinary. I could still add numbers and read words.

I believe what kept me from going over the edge, was the thought that all my troubles would be over once my Expository Writing class ended. Sure enough, I gradually felt a little more peaceful. By the time at was at home, doing my work, the conflicting feelings had dissapated.

Note to self: Oolong tea does not mix well with others.

Good and Bad: Round 2

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:28:50 GMT

Good:
1. Got a job
2. Found a gym
3. Cut back on carbonated drinks
4. Found a bubble tea place down the corner near school.

Bad:
1. Overwhelming amounts of work
2. Art block
3. Procrastination
4. Overslept again today
5. Skipped Japanese class 4 times
6. Spent a lot of money