Cough drops

…do not help. At all. And the ones my mommy bought were gross. Lemon. Eww. I’ve been sick with the cold all week. It was at its worst on Tuesday, and I’m now feeling a lot better. Sadly, I’m still left with a hacking cough that’s starting to sound more like wheezing now. Ughhh!!!

I’ve been going through so much stress the past few weeks. Went through the whole breakup-to-makeup thing too. But I think that things are starting to get better. I have a feeling that’s all gonna go downhill soon, though. My aunt from Montana is coming to visit during the last week of February. I love her, but dear God I can’t stand her. Everything that comes out of her mouth is just criticism or a lecture. EVERYTHING. She’s like my dad, to the 10th degree. Not only that, but she’s stuck-up and a bit of a princess. She pretty much lives in a mansion with some guy that I’ve never met, but I always hear things about him, like he races cars and used to work for Pixar and Apple. I know she means well, but sometimes you just have to back off and let people learn on their own and make their own mistakes. Just because I’m not gonna run off and get married to some rich guy doesn’t mean I’m a failure.

Ya lo vez, ya lo vez…

I’ve had Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable” stuck in my head all day…but in Spanish. Why? Because in Spanish class my teacher made us listen to the Español version. It was quite amusing, but now I find myself listening to the English version with hopes that it’ll get it out of my head. Or something.

Anyways um…updates. Oh yeah. Me & the boyfriend have since made up, but we haven’t been able to talk much since he’s been busy. Oh well. Gives me time to shop for his Valentine’s Day & birthday presents

Stealing this meme from Miracle Pie

1. If you could do one thing in the world, what would you do? Strike it rich < — true that -__-
2. If you could be any character from a book, movie, or television show, who would you be? Why? Tricia Takanawa from Family Guy. LMAO. So kidding. I’d want to be Brad in “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”, just so I could get paid for making out with Angelina Jolie
3. If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be? More monkeys. And pandas. Sloths are cool too. We could learn something from them. Their lives consist of lounging around in trees. What a life!!!
4. If you could make out with one person of the same sex, who would it be? Angie Jo, of course.
5. If you could make out with one person of the opposite sex, who would it be? Devan, because we haven’t done it in almost exactly a month

1. What are you missing? Him.
2. How do you feel? Full, cold, & bored.
3. What have you let go? Money -_-
4. Who have you hurt? I don’t know.
5. What do you deserve? Like $5. My sister owes me!!!

1. Booze :: Drunk.
2. Counter :: Top.
3. Action :: Jackson.
4. Trial :: Criminal.
5. Wheelchair :: Rollin’.
6. 1-800 :: CRIME STOPPERS.
7. Chop :: Suey.
8. Relatives :: Family.
9. Bed sheets :: Pillow.
10. Funnel :: Cake.

Education is expensive

I just picked up my student transcripts at school today. I’ll be needing them for those scholarships and college apps. At our school, the 1st transcript is free, then each one after that is $2. I was sad to see my $6 go away…I can only imagine the pain I’ll feel when it comes time to pay tuition!

In other news…I’m feeling quite lonely at the moment. A few days ago the boyfriend & I had another scuffle. Over what, I can’t even remember. But he suggested that we take a week-long “break” from each other. Needless to say, that’s really the last thing a long-distance couple needs, but I guess we needed it. The only way we’re able to communicate is through phone, text messages, e-mail, & MySpace. So not being able to talk to him through either of them makes me feel like I’m out of his life or something. Oh yeah, did I mention tomorrow is our 1 year & 7 month anniversary? It’s probably gonna be the first anniversary where we won’t be wishing each other a happy one.

Time for Tina’s Tuesdays!

1. What was the last thing you bought? Besides those high school transcripts? A bag of mini Chips Ahoy! chocolate chip cookies. At our school, we have a thing called “senior cut”; if you have your student ID card (that proves you’re class of ‘08) you can cut in the lunch line in front of all the other underclassmen. Unfortunately today, I forgot my ID card at home, and I wasn’t about to stand in a five mile (really exaggerating) lunch line. So, I went for the next best thing: vending machines. :/
2. What things do you have on your list to buy? I really wanna take advantage of the sales going on at Victoria’s Secret. But something’s telling me to resist…only because they have a semi-annual sale every month.
3. What was the most expensive purchase you have ever made? I think it was this computer. My parents agreed to pay for half of it if I did the same. Although I can’t remember how much that was seeing as how it was nearly four years ago. Next on the list would be a black iPod video for my sister’s birthday, which was also some time ago. Aren’t I sweet?

Oh yeah. R.I.P. Heath Ledger. Why do all celebrity deaths have to be so random? :/

Smexy.

Sooo…I just finished watching E!’s 101 Sexiest Celebrity Bodies. Okay okay, I actually only watched the last part of the show, which was the top 5. I really just wanted to see who they ranked as #1.

Andddd…it was Angelina Jolie. Omg. I think I drooled buckets watching those 10 minutes. In my head, anyway.

I think I’m becoming depressed, and I mean that in the least emo-est way possibly. I don’t know. Maybe it’s just for today, but whatever. I feel like I have so much to do & so little time to do it. Too much stress. And my cynicism is really getting the best of me. Hooray for “fuck the world!” attitudes.

Saturday 9…actually 63.

I have nothing to blog about, so I’m just gonna do all the Saturday 9’s that are on their front page lol.

The One Who Got Away

1. Do you have a former lover who you feel is “the one who got away”? Nope, I’m glad they got away lol.

2. Do you have a nickname? If yes, do you like it? I have so many. My sister, associates, & lazy people call me Trish. Devan calls me baby, babe, & any variation of the sort. Numerous others call me Trizzy, Trizz, Trizzers, etc. Oh, and let’s not forget Tila.

3. Did you go to theater, museums, or art galleries growing up? All of the above, mostly due to field trips lol.

4. What shoes are you wearing right at this moment? None, bare feet.

5. What do people who know you think is your best feature? Physically? Hell if I know. Probably my hair, which is pretty boring to me right now.

6. What do you like on your pizza? Spicy chicken!!!

7. Do you believe people who curse generally do so because of a lack of vocabulary? Yep, although I do it anyway even though my vocabulary is a teeeeny bit more advanced than others

8. How well do you sing? Well enough to get an encore from my stuffed animals.

9. How well do you get along with your family? Eh, changes every day. But pretty well compared to other people I think.

Doing the Dishes

1. Do you have a dishwasher? Yep, but we never use it. My parents are weird & paranoid that if we use it, it’s gonna explode. Or something. Yeah, crazy, right?

2. What noise do you hear? Me typing & cars outside.

3. Next concert you hope to go to? Lupe Fiasco tickets are sold out. Fuck that shit.

4. When was the last time you said I love you and meant it? Yesterday.

5. If all of your friends were going on a road trip, who would be most likely to over pack? Probably me. I’m always scared that I’ll forget something.

6. Who is the youngest in your family? Out of the folks living with me? My sister. She’s 15.

7. Do you know anyone with the same name as you? Nope. Hooray for being unique! I guess.

8. How many shoes do you own? Not enough. Sooo girly of me.

9. Do you mind flat soda? Not really, but it can’t be REALLY flat like it’s been left out for 3 days. Eww.

 Name That Child

1. Favorite name for a girl? Reyana.

2. Favorite name for a boy? Jayden.

3. If you are single, will you keep your last name when you get married? Not single, but most likely no.

4. Your favorite restaurant you don’t get to eat much at? Taki Japanese Steakhouse. Or Texas Roadhouse. Yum.

5. When is the last time you left your house? Yesterday, for school. I really need to get out more.

6. What do you drive? People crazy.

7. Do you actually eat Easter Peeps? Only like, one out of the entire package.

8. Can you cook? Okay I suppose.

9. How do you eat your steak? Uh…I cut it up…and eat it? o_O

Spelling a Name

1. How do most people spell your name? Trisha.

2. Do you watch Grey’s Anatomy? Nope.

3. Would you wear a boy/girlfriends clothes? I have, but I just wanted to see how it looked lol.

4. Have you ever been in a car accident? No. *knock on wood*

5. What shampoo do you use? I switch between Garnier Fructis & Herbal Essences.

6. Where do you work? School…

7. Do you feel guilty when you eat Gummi Bears/Goldfish crackers? LOL. All the time.

8. What are you doing tomorrow? Shit.

9. Is Justin Timberlake becoming the next Michael Jackson? Maybe if he keeps being successful for the next 20 years.

Sleeping with the Enemy

1. Who or what sleeps with you? Me.

2. Are you/have you ever been in love? I am.

3. Pancakes or French toast? WAFFLES. But I like all of them.

4. How do you like your eggs? Scrambled.

5. Are you in high school? Unfortunately.

6. Is anyone on your bad side right now? No.

7. What’s the first thing you do when you get online? MySpace.

8. What jewelry are you wearing? Earrings.

9. What kind of apples do you like? Red? Green? Doesn’t matter.

Are Your Feet Warm?

1. Do you wear your shoes in the house? Nope. We’re Asian dood

2. Do you have favorite TV actress? Don’t watch a lot of tv. Does Tila Tequila count since she acts out everything she does? lol.

3. At what age did you find out that Santa wasn’t real? Pssh, 6 or 7. Although I kinda knew already.

4. How many phones, house phones and cell phones are in your house? 7.

5. What do you do when you’re sad? Cry…listen to music…sleep.

6. Who would you call first if you won the lottery? Devan. If I tell anyone else, I’d have some moochers.

7. Last time you saw your best friend? Too long ago.

8. Do you still color in coloring books? Sometimes!

9. Can you read music? Nope.

 Eat Your Oreos

1. How do you eat oreos? I unscrew them…then I dip them in milk until they’re soggy.

2. Have you ever stayed online for a very long time waiting for someone? Not that I can remember.

3. Are you cocky? No.

4. Did you have an imaginary friend as a kid? I still do.

5. What t.v. station do you watch the most? All the music video channels – MTV Hits/Jams, VH1 Soul, etc.

6. Have you ever seen the ocean? Yeah.

7. Have you ever been hospitalized? I think? I was 6 and I was coughing REALLY bad. It kept everyone in the house awake at night lol. So my mommy took me to the hopsicle and they made me wear this mask that gave me some kind of medication…I remember the nurse saying “Breathe it in! Pretend it’s like smoking!” Wtf?

8. What’s your favorite brand of rootbeer? I rarely drink root beer, but I love it. Barq’s or A&W ftw.

9. Could you live without a computer? Never!!!! >_>

New Year, New…Blog.

Thank you Miracle Pie for reminding me that my blog has been dead, LOL! You know, bloggers lie. They always say that they have nothing to blog about, knowing they could probably write a novel about the things they’ve done in the past few days. I’m one of them. But! I’m not pursuing a career in writing books, so I’ll spare you the excessive details.

Over Christmas break (or “holiday break”, I should say) Devan came to visit. The last time we saw each other before that was during the summer, so you can probably guess that me being excited was an understatement. We spent New Years doing a whole lot of nothing (unless you count us slow dancing in the living room…in our pajamas…while my sister was watching “Dreamgirls”), which was fine by me as long as we were doing nothing together. Basically it was the most fun & happiest I’d been since the summertime. But good things come to an end eventually. School’s back in session & I probably won’t see him again until Spring Break. Sad times =(

Speaking of school, it’s the last semester of high school! Yay! I guess. I’m so not ready to grow up. I have yet to apply for any colleges or even fill out my FAFSA form. Woe is me.

Since I haven’t been blogging, I haven’t been reading up on any either. I was so shocked when I went to Sheena’s blog to find out that she’s expecting, so congrats girl! Oh yeah, I predict that Jayden will be a very popular name in the years to come…considering it’s the name I want for my own (as-yet-to-be-conceived-and-won’t-be-for-many-years) son. LOL!

I’m off to check MySpace & Facebook…ciao!

Santa Claus ain’t comin to town

It’s that time of year again! I’m already tired of Christmas shopping.

You know, you think you know someone…until it comes time to buy them something and you realize, “What the hell does this person like?” You go around searching from store to store, seeking out the perfect gift that will make hearts stop & jaws drop. But, there’s always that dreaded scenario that plays in the back of your mind while you’re browsing the socks and scented candles: You’re handing that person your gift, a gift that you searched 10 different stores for, and which, by the way, you nearly killed an old lady over. But she had it coming, right? She had no reason to beat you over the head with her cane. Anyways, it took a good chunk out of your wallet, but you don’t care, because it’s all in the good spirit of giving. They happily take your gift, quickly tear through the beautiful wrapping that took you a good 15 minutes (with clear tape too, none of that frosted Scotch mess), and then…boom. They stare at your gift & suddenly get that look on their face that says, “Um…is this it?” Then they smile, fakely of course, and go about opening their next gift as if what just happened, never happened. Then it hits you — you’ll never get that chunk of your wallet back. You could’ve very well given them a gift card to Target or something. Because it’s way less trashy than Wal-Mart.

Anyways, if you’re wondering if the above incident ever happened to me, it didn’t. Knock on wood. I still have many gifts left to buy, but alas! I’m running low on moolah. Big surprise, no? This is where a job would come in handy…

Oh yeah! While on my gift shopping excursion, I made my way into a few perfume stores & completely fell in love with Paris Hilton’s perfume. Omg. Damn that woman to hell! I’m gonna get it…if I don’t spend all my money on other people first.

EDIT: Oh yeah, I made this collage of Lupe Fiasco yesterday. I love it when I feel inspired. I can be in Photoshop for 3 hours straight. Too bad this only happens once in a blue moon. -_-

I don’t worry cuz everything’s gonna be alright

Because I’m currently obsessing over this lady & her new album coming out November 13th, I made this blend thingie which I think came out nicely =) I hadn’t made one in a while. I should add it to my new gallery.

In other news, lots of stress lately. But that’s not really news =P Ugh college college college. Scholarships, applications, transcripts. *tears hair out* It’s gonna be the death of me.

Anywhos, the holidays are coming. I was telling my dad, “Why does it feel like we JUST had Christmas, and it’s coming again??” He just said, “It’s called GETTING OLD.” How true -_- I didn’t think the holidays would lose their appeal to me this early in life. Oh wells. Maybe when I have kids, it’ll come back to me. =P But since I’m such an optimist, I’ve still compiled a list of things for my Christmas list, lmao. I might post it…somewhere. As of right now, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Yaaaay fatties!

Smell my feet

Holidays become less and less exciting as you get older. I’ve noticed that. And it kinda sucks. I refuse to wait by my front door and hand out candy to ungrateful little kids. If they can buy a costume, they can buy their own damn candy. Call me the Ebenezer Scrooge of Halloween.

In other news.

I woke up this morning tired as a motherfucker. But that’s nothing new. What’s new is that I woke up with a swollen right eye. When I looked in the mirror, I looked like I went to sleep with a mask on (just in time for today, ha). Not cool. The swelling has since gone down, but it’s still red if you look reeeeeally close. Oh, and it hurts when I blink. This has happened a few times before, randomly of course. I’ve never found out the cause. Maybe there’s some new species of insect that likes to feed on human eyelids in the night. Spooky.

And am I the only one not at all creeped out by this? Come on. His name is Darryl in the movie, but they didn’t even try to cover up Omarion’s “O” tattoo. Straight-to-DVD, it deserves to be.

Dyslexia of the mind…or something

Sometimes I feel like there are a lot more things that are wrong with me than I know about. I have such a hard time explaining things and just talking in general. People think that I’m just quiet because I’m shy. But even when I’m with people that I’ve known for years, there are times where I hold my thoughts in because I don’t know how to get them out. It must be genetic because my dad has the same problem. He’s even gotten help before with his speech and communicating with people, and I wonder if I should do the same. I’m so much better with written words than spoken ones because at least I get a chance to think about what I’m gonna say before I type/write it. If someone asks me a question in person, I’m all caught off-guard and it takes me a while to come up with an answer, and sometimes I’ll even ask them to repeat the question which probably makes me look like an idiot. This is why I hate “socializing” so much and I always tend to listen instead of being involved in a conversation. This sort of thing really interferes with my life and even my relationships because…what can you do when you don’t know how to communicate?