Welcome - A Place to "Un-Vent".

The purpose of this blog is to jot down all of life's blissful moments - happy thoughts, passions, inspirations, why your day went swell, things to be grateful for, random things that just make you feel justified, satisfied, confident...just darn great!

Monday, December 28, 2009

2009 Memories.

So, in the midst of looking for a full-time job, I got distracted by the new Facebook application: "My Year in Photos". And as I started recreating one for myself, I started getting nostalgic and realized...damn...there is NO WAY I can capture all of the highlights of my year in just 16 pictures! And so...I blog!

To celebrate (and procrastinate) 2009.

Cheers to 2010!

My fondest memories of 2009 (attempted in chronological order). *ahem*:
  • New York! Shake Shack!
  • Chicago! Hot dog!
  • Imbibing with Bo for the first time...ever! "Oh man...remember when we used to play with barbies?! Look..now we're drinkin together!"
  • John Legend Concert. Thanks Helen for the bday gift <3>
  • My 23rd Birthday at The Bubble.
  • UC Berkeley LUNAFEST. $1,115 fundraised. 200+ in attendance.
  • Many many trips to the Gender Equity Resource Center =).
  • District Board meetings galore.
  • "Bread! Drinks! Bread Drinks! Camille, Camille, Camille!"
  • District Convention 2009 -- my final one.
  • Tears from the bondiest d-board ever...Lots and lots and lots of tears. Deep down inside, I wasn't the biggest softy on that board! no way! *hem hem* ET? ;)
  • Career Fair.
  • Class of 09's graduation.
  • Cheriz + Nitt = Chezitt <3>
  • Helen has a Doc <3>
  • Napa. Lots of picture posing. Love at First Bite.
  • Random trip to Santa Cruz for wine tasting.
  • SF Marathon 2009. 4 hours and 1 minute.
  • Ngail Adventures. Beta Lounge. Adesso. Easy Lounge. Jupiters. Kitty's. Infusion. Thalassas. puff puff puff...oi!
  • Road trip to Portland and Seattle.Voodoo Donuts. Truffle fries.
  • Clif Bar. LUNA Bar. Clif Kid. Expo expo expo. Chop chop chop. "No. You won't grow boobs if you eat LUNA Bars."
  • 4 Squares at Rockridge.
  • Cover letters. Interviews. Rejection.
  • Leslie's Birthday with Sam Bau.
  • Mashed potatoes with Jess and Less followed by the ultimate T-Day dinner =).
  • Bento in a Box convo sessions.
  • Getting inducted as an official Kiwanian!
  • Kiwanis DCON.
  • San Diego night life with Rachel, Francis, and more...>.<
  • Camp Cazadero. Bakery. River. Bridge. Kiwanis!
  • OkC..
  • Taking Cal Train for the first time down to Sunnyvale.
  • Stella, The Granny Mobile Tanke dies =(.
  • Bike falls off and gets run over by bus...
  • New Honda Civic =D.
  • Attempting to learn the guitar.
  • Cooking cooking cooking. Bartending class!
  • Alameda. Lots!
  • Yelping and job hunting in coffeeshops galore.
  • Yogurtland opens up next to campus. *gasp*!
  • Peach mumbles "Cheese Pretzel!" in her sleep.
  • Yelp, yelp, and more yelp.
  • Christmas and Thanksgiving Dinner = muy delicioso.
  • Tiki Lounge in the middle of December.
  • Peach Nipitnorasate.
  • One-on-one convo's with good friends...<3>
And many many more memories to be made =)

Saturday, December 12, 2009

The One

I no longer know if 'The One' exists, but I do believe there is someone in this world that I can truly make happy and can fulfill all my desires...

And that person is me.

I am my #1.

Followed closely by my best friends and family.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Compliments

Digging deep into my philosophical brain and heart, I think I tend to compliment people a lot for 2 reasons:

1) It makes them feel good.

2) It makes me feel good to see that it makes them feel good.

Quite often I find that a majority of people don't take the time nor find the need to express their gratitude. Or maybe they just have some odd un-affectionate way of expressing it. But it bugs me when people take things for granted and neglect the beauty of those around them.

IE: Parents. Often, they get so busy tending to work that they're constantly telling you what to do rather than "good job" or "I'm proud of you". Or a boss who makes you grind 40+ hours a week without a single "keep up the great work!". Or a boyfriend who has glazed the fact that you've worked out all day or styled your hair differently neglecting to say "you look gorgeous today."

Perhaps I am just venting or wasn't hugged enough as a child.

One way or the other, I think making a point to compliment someone everyday is a great way to spread the love that is needed so much more in this dark world.

Whether you are complimenting..

...a friend, "Hey! You're such a great listener, and I'm glad I have you to talk to <3"
...a child, "Thanks for cleaning the dishes!"
...a stranger, "That coat looks ravishing on you!"
... or heck..even yourself!, "You look stunning today!"

I strongly believe it's totally a day-maker.

Life would be so much beautiful if we each strive to do so much more often. *nod*

Perhaps, we all could use a little Validation in our lives.