Snowboarding again in summit.

being lazy on the lift.
boarding down the slopes
snow angel

From my class trip. We all went up to big bear, ate, drank, board, chill, it was merry.
how the trip began. we rode up with 4 boards on top, 2 boards on our laps.
Getting the party started!
The view from the balcony of my room.
armenian BBQ, it was so yummy!
being merry.

apologize ..... one republic

so it's almost friday........i need to clean up, my room and house is a mess. I have so much to do, but not enough time to do it all. I think I am involving myself in too many activities. I really can't wait until thanksgiving break. that will give me some time to catch up on everything. But for reals, I need to study more during the week. That way i can stay on top of everything. but it is so hard, when I have a day that starts out at 6. get home at 7pm. All I want to do then is chill out. and veg before I can get any work done. that's why I love the weekends. But this weekend, I am committed. I have mobile clinic on saturday and sailing with the dean on sunday. Man, I realized I should have only chosen one of those activities. POO!

I am going to clean up soon, good thing, I have an easy morning. Then an easy patient i hope in the afternoon. I had tobacco cessation, but we always end up getting a patient. so i was just like, i'll see that one. I am going to do a care of prosthesis. I would do more, but I think i am pretty much set. maybe i will bust out the ultrasonic, but why when I can scale it well.

DHers

guess what we are? If you get it right, you'll get a prize.

At the Home Depot Center, my first soccer game
There's David Beckham

GO GALAXY

Lifehouse -- you and me

just breathe.

i just drank some water and i am so full now. now it's time to get to the mode. too much to do, too little time. just need to get through wednesday, then i can breathe.

it's so late already, i really need to be getting to sleep soon. i felt like today was wasted. even though i did some board questions, i didn't get any of my GE stuff done. This class is really a hassle. I mean it's alright and all, but it really takes away from my core studying. I hate GEs as much as how professors love them, I have already taken enough of these.

So I have to write an analytical piece, blah. it's so hard to get on the ball. I can't write an intro, i just don't know how to open it. I hope I get somewhere. Okay, I am annoyed about many things. I just feeling like I'm out of the loop and not flowing.

I contemplate the whole MPH thing, I often wonder if it's for me. I am thinking no. I have already ruled out DDS. but i need a fall back.

This past friday, i had dental van. After that experience I don't really want to work in pedo anymore. I had such a pre-madonna on my chair. lately, i just can't stand kids and teenagers. I just find them annoying. perhaps it's the whole menstral cycle talking. But kids these days aren't cute anymore. They are just brats and mean. Maybe that just kids in america....hmmmmm.....that's a thought.

i am feeling overwhelmed these days. i just need to escape from it all. I feel like i am out of balance and i don't have control...

I better get to this lame paper. i hope this week is better.

Fruits of Hawaii. Not your typical pineapple.

telepopmusik - just breathe

Vegas wedding

My birthday surprise. KA!

slowly getting back to updating. I've got a free morning. I was suppose to be on rotation this morning, but I slept in. I totally needed it too. Yesterday after night clinic, I passed out. This morning I wanted to catch up on some stuff like laundry and school work. I keep think I only have 5 more months of school, but i really have 9 or so. Lots to do today. I better get started.

See above. Those are pictures from my vacation. After Hawaii, I went to vegas for my birthday and a wedding. KA was a good show playing at the MGM grand. It was a pleasant surprise! With preview per the ride from the airpot ;P. Excellent vacation before going back to school!

Hello! It's been a while since I updated. I KNOW!!! I have ben pre-occupied. I should really be sleeping. But I'll post this. It's pictorial view of my adventure on the big island. It was so fun. I wish I had another day to spend there. i love vacations.

My Adventure on the Big Island begins here.
Waipio Valley. If you look down the water, I hiked all the way down there. It was so steep. That was a crazy 2 mile hike on my first day at the Big Island.
The turtle is resting at the black sand beach.
running from the crater
That's a crater behind me.

We saw people jumping off cliffs, but we decided to strike a pose.
The fish I caught.
Guess where I am? At the south most point of the U.S.A.
The view from my hotel at KONA.
REFRESHING!!!!
Looky what found us.
at the south most point of the U.S.A.
the ocean front bar at our hotel.
a short trail down, we discover this little hideway.....getting artsy with the pics ;P
strong waves.
Dring around the east side of the island, we discover this beautiful scenic point by the botanical garden.
at the boiling pots. We tried getting to the falls, but i wasn't going to trek in that mud slide.
this is an 80 ft waterfall drop over at the east side of the island. akaka falls.
At Maunea Kea. You can snowboard up here. I was so cold posing for this shot. We did it a couple of times too. We are above the clouds.

January Rain

It's a sunday afternoon, such a nice day out. not too warm or cold, just right. perfect for a picnic. i am sitting here on my desk on my house listening to the stars -- one more night......

earlier today, we went out for a father's day celebration at claim jumpers. what i like about my dish were the whole cloves garlic. it was soft and tender. just right. in perparation for my upcoming trip to new orleans. i leave on wednesday. i hope the weather is bearable.

i am so sleepy, i want to take a nap, but i need to type up my notes and attempt to get ahead so i won't be set back by my new orleans trip.

let's see, nothing much new around here, the past week was a heaping load of exams. i can't wait until the next set of vacation. in one year's time, i will be all done with school. i was contemplating on going on an asia trip afterwards, now i am thinking Greece? Maybe the year after.

now onto something deep. i often....i lost my train of thought, benedict imed me
i think i was going to say something like just kidding. so i took a personality test, the M-B one. It says i am an ESTJ.

I am tired, the ice cream i ate is taking its toll.

i am so exhausted. yesterday i could do nothing but sleep. on friday, i woke up at 5:30am because i needed to expel something out of my system. it was so acidic. this continued on until 7:00. Puking 5 times. that was a killer. on my last one, I thought I hope that was it because I need to get to school for rotation and clinic. But that was far from over. Upon my arrival at school, the diarrhea reared it's ugly head. and then i thought, ok, that's the last of it. So I tried to hold it all down during rotation but that it was too much for me. In attempt to prepare for my afternoon patient, i felt even worst. luckily, i got one of my classmates to take my patient and i went over the the health center. the lady said we don't do walk in and an appointment for me at 1:20pm. So i got there at 11:50am.....so i was like, i'll just wait. when i checked in the other lady was like, i'm sorry that lady did that you you because you should be in urgent care. so that's where i went to next. So they then hooked my up to 2 bag of an IV, took my stool and my urine and had some blood work done. i was there for 5+ hours. the IVs took so long. it was painful and cold. when i was released, on my drive home, i ended up puking. and after a shower and laying it bed i fevered up. the next morning, i started to feel better. and today i am better. i am still just so tired and all i want to do is sleep. i am on dietary restrictions, so no fast food for me. i hope i get re-energized soon. i so sleepy already.

so i had acute gastroenteritis.......dang mussels from brussels.

it's late, i should really go to sleep soon. i don't have classes tomorrow because of graduation. i am so happy. that means i can sleep in and catch up on some work, or get ahead. i been keeping up with my classes, so probably getting ahead because next week i have mobile clinic, so i will be up in visalia.

after this i will shower and head to bed. but first, an update. so i was cleaning up and i was starting to get overwhelm. as you know i was at a CDHA convention last week and I got all these samples so i have SO MANY toothbrushes, flosses, toothpaste, etc. It's going to be like christmas for my patients. i need like another box or something to give stuff away. if anyone wants to try Crest prohealth, or something, let me know, and i can hook you up.

I filled an amalgam and polished one today, that was fun. Next week I have my anesthesia comp. when i pass, I can anesthetize, that is going to be cool. i just need to brush up on my mandibular injections, that Inferior alveolar nerve block is kinda tricky. I can wait cause I am going to inject my patient the following friday. At least that is my hope. It is going to be a challenge, i really should have referred them to Super Senior Clinic. What was I thinking. Oh well this will make me a better clinician.

Time to put up my Wish list....hint hint....my birthday is coming up. you know the 3/4 way through celebration. =p Diamonds are a girls best friend.
1. Tiffany Swing drop earrings. Diamonds, platinum.
2. Tiffany Swing drop pendant. Diamonds, platinum.
3. Elsa Peretti® round pendant, extra large. Brown lacquer over Japanese hardwood. On an 18" silk cord.
4. Frank Gehry® Fish necklace. Sterling silver. Black rubber cord. 15" long.
5. Elsa Peretti® Sevillana™ pendant. Platinum. On a 16" chain.
6. Tiffany Seas seahorse pendant. Turquoise. Sterling silver. On a 16" black silk cord.
7. Elsa Peretti® Sevillana™ pendant. Sterling silver. 16" black silk cord.

in celebration of my first year, I made a cake. and bought some sundae cone ice cream. so yummy!
This is me at the rickshaw......
Catching up with wendy and philip
PRETTY!

i am so sleepy, yet so hungry. i want something salty. yummy, chips are so good. that really hit the spot, now i can go back to blogging. those chessy waffle chips really hit the stop. they are perfect snacks for our trip. i hope i don't eat them all. i am taking a brak from filling out my scholarship stuff. i still need to take a nap. so i can be awake for the drive.

i been eating all day today and watched 5 hours of rosewell, it was fantastic, and i was drowning in chocolate. i made chocolate covered strawberries, and a chocolate bark. white of course.

here's the cake i made earlier this week. so plain and simple. i was going to doll it all up, but after making sushi, i just got tired and left it simple. it's more delicious that way.

Earlier this week, I also learned about engaged rings when i was shopping with philip. The guy gave us engagement rings 101. An engagement ring are based on 4 things. 1)Clarity, 2) Cut, 3) Color, 4) Carat.

Here's what I learned to look for:
1)F Flawless - no internal or external inclusions.
IF Internally Flawless - no internal inclusions, slight external inclusions.
VVS1-VVS2Very Very Slightly Included - minute inclusions that are very difficult to detect under 10x magnification, even by an experienced grader.

2)Round Well Cut Round Brilliant. Certificate or a GIA Certificate verifying the quality of your diamond

3)D

4) 1.10-1.98

Setting: Platinum Trellis Setting width 3mm, Platinum Three-Stone Trellis Setting width 2.5 mm, Platinum Ridged Contour Setting

Summary:
Signature Ideal cut
D color, IF clarity
Round 1.1
Price: $23,233.00 ---> Priceless

Platinum Trellis Setting
Size: 4.5
Price: $1,250.00 ----> Priceless

Total: $24,483.00 ----> I wish I owned a diamond mind. I would go blind with all the bling bling ---> 1.5 semesters tuition. $$$$

You can read more about it here

its so nice to have a break. this weekend was great it felt long. started out at happy hour at yardhouse on friday, dropped some cash on shopping. it was the best way to start off my break after a tough semester of constant studying. caught up and saw a lot of people. then got to hang out with my best freind's and even meet up with sondhaya. i haven't seen here in so long. had a satisfying breakfast and saw bride and prejudice again. that is really a great movie, it's so funny and cheesy. then went shopping. that was fun! what a great weekend to start off with. today off to go ring shopping. kinda sleepy though, i got up early.

before i get started on more studying, i just wanted to post this.

voz pra vocer

what is it about finals that makes me nostalgic? i remember back in the days at UCI, around finals week, the weather would be gloomy. and all i wanted to do was nothing. but i have a portfolio and 3 more finals to go.

DH is so time consuming really, but the pay off will be great. one more year and boards then i am home free. i am not totally convinced on the whole DDS thing. and to be honest with you, during the 4 years i was at UCI, i wasn't sure, and still i am not. should i just apply like how i applied to DH??? i think so pondering is still due. I really like DH alot. I am not sure about DDS. It does render me independent when i practice. but is that what i want. i have qualms about the profession, so perhaps so more observation will provide with a sense. I was thinking a master in cranofacial biology?? eh? okay, time to perhaps nap and work on my porfolio and LA study guide. so glad i have no finals tomorrow.

I got my A, baby!

my leg is hurting. it has been bothering me of late. Is it lack of sleep. i been pretty good lately about the whole OTC drugs. but i think i am going to take an advil and brew some tea. have finals, this week and next. plus, i have do write about my 12 some odd classes. gosh....today i was conversing with my classmates about fees and they were like why did you quit. i would rather do that they say. i often think, hmmm....why? then i remember. i know i will be better off in the long run so i tell myself to suck it up and deal. i really like what i am doing and learning. i might take the DATs to see how i do and perhaps apply to dental school. but i don't think my passion truly lies there. so perhaps it would be a waste of time. it would be best to do it after i take my boards though, that's an idea, but not until next year. i was talking to goldwyn today and he made some good points about dds. but dh makes bank too and there is less stress. but also less independence. something to think about over break, i suppose.

i am just praying to keep my A's. i hope i held it in micro, i was really iffy after that final. I need to get into the habit of studying earlier, that's what so hard, but some study skill to work on. GOAL....SCORE.

i will just leave you with this.

Chew on this: crunching ice can be bad for your teeth
While blenders and ice crushers are perfect for crunching ice cubes, teeth are not.

Many people habitually chew on ice, especially during the summer months. That’s when dentists' offices are crowded with patients suffering from gum injuries and broken teeth. The American Dental Association says avoiding chewing ice is a simple way to avoid tooth injuries.

For refreshment, instead of crushing big chunks of ice with the teeth, dentists recommend letting ice slivers melt in the mouth like candy. Dentists also recommend baby carrots or apple chunks to ice chewers who are seeking a crunch.

But anyone who has a persistent ice-chewing habit and finds it difficult to stop should let his or her dentist know. Craving and chewing ice is often associated with iron deficiency anemia.

As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. The body needs iron to make hemoglobin, a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen.

It's a common type of anemia. Some 20 percent of women, 50 percent of pregnant women, and 3 percent of men are iron deficient. It is often corrected with iron supplementation.

this reminds of another song. a janet jackson song? hmm.......ponder i shall.

oh shy one......i forgot all about it, but i knew you would bring it up when you were read. my mouse is moving like a ....board. strange.

the sun or the moon?
Lego Man

These are some pics so you can see what my class is fundraising. Refer to last post for info. Thanks!
Crest Whitestrips Supreme $40
Oral-B Vitality $15
Oral-B ProfessionalCare 7550 $45 (comes with 4 brushheads)

HEY ALL,

My class, Dental Hygiene Class of 2008, is having a fundraiser. We just got another shipment. So for those of you that are interested grab this deal. Get ready for spring fling.

I am selling the Oral-B Vitality Toothbrush. This is an electronic
toothbrush so it's rechargeable. And for a great price. Only $15. This is a pretty great deal, even cheaper than Wal-mart. And no tax added to it. How cool is that! If you're interested, let me know ASAP. So I can put you down for it before we run out. Just some added info about this brush. It has an oscillating/rotating motion with a 2 minute timer (cause you should be brushing your teeth for at least two minutes). The great part is any replaceable Oral-B brush head will fit. You'll feel like you just came from a cleaning.

I am also selling Crest Whitestrips Supreme. Now this is way better than the ones they sell at the retail stores. This is dental office quality. PROFESSIONAL! It uses 14% Hydrogen Peroxide which is way more effective. Plus you are getting a 3 week supply (84 strips). It's only $40. You can use it 30 minutes, twice a day. You can't get this quality at the stores. The ones you get retail can run $20 for a 1 week supply. But with this you get a 3 week supply for just $40, that means you are saving $50. Not to mention, at the stores, they only use 10% Hydrogen Perioxide. These strips are also 14% longer on the upper and 18% longer on the lower. Trust me, you'll be lilke, wow it is longer and can whiten more of your teeth. And yes, you can use it with bonding, crowns, or veneers. Plus, I wouldn't advertisesomething I myself wouldn't use. I was impressed that's why I want to share
this deal with you all.

Last one, we are also selling the Oral-B ProfessionalCare® 7550 for $45. This is another electronic toothbrush that comes with 4 brushheads. This is the only one to combine a compact round brushhead with a unique pulsing 3D action to help prevent and even reverse gum disease. The combination of high speed pulsations and the oscillating rotating technology pioneered by Oral-B has been shown to reduce plaque and gingivitis more effectively than a manual toothbrush.
Oral-B ProfessionalCare® 7550
includes:
•Storage charger holds up to
four brushheads
•4 Brushheads
•2-minute timer

Summary:
Oral-B Vitality $15

Crest White Strips Supreme $40

Oral-B ProffessionalCare 7550 $45

If you're interested, email me at kuotiong@usc.edu or call me.

Thanks!
Sheila

an exaggerated persay pantene commercial

i'm at my new place. it's nice cause i made it my own. i only have curtains to make, but i am pretty much all set. i am going to make them next weekend. i spent pretty much the whole weekend moving and now i am super tired. But all is neat and well. now i can curl up to a good book and study away. ahhhh.....Thanks Frank! You were a big help. and the other little people too. hehehe. And the set up is great. Thanks to Blaise. It's all tech and savy. When I have visitors they are going to be so impressed and thnk I am a tech guru. When in reality, I am only a semi-tech guru....haha....okay, this is your open invitation to visit me. bring me something cool. hehehe. like yummy cereal. HAHA.....

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my chest is aching
my shoulders aren't baking
massage need a ling

is it the stress of school that makes my body all tense. or is it the mere action of studying. i think it's the mere action of studying. i am crone over all day long sitting in a classroom, working in the clinic and doing more crone positions when i study and read. oh what a tangle web i weave.

so i can't wait till the weekend. i feel like i been in school so long already. i've got a perfomance eval already coming up. it should be fun. the past two days have been chill. now the hard part is coming. BOO. i have to wake up before the crack o' dawn. double boo. I have lecture at 8. that means waking up at 5:45 so i can catch the train and then the bus and be at school all before 8.

i literally can't wait for the weekend. i am way productive them on all accounts. I kinda like my schedule because i get out earlier. tomorrow, i finish at 3:20, possibly earlier. i am going to stay later to do some independen studying and study with linda. hopefully, i don't get home too late. going to target 7 at the latest to catch the bus. that gives me ample time to read a little bit and shower for the the next day. debating on whether to bring my laptop. hmmm....it's so big. i need to get one of those sony viao, they are so light and small.

I need you so much closer.....

pictures portray a message.

the semester has just begun and my back is killing me already.

and my hand, gosh, those two days in lab really fatigued my hand and muscle, i need to practice the art of losen my grasp.

i am glad tomorrow is friday. even though it was a shorter week, it felt endless. i can't wait to sleep in. i am already exhausted and its only 9. how am i going to hang? i just had to blog to regroup. okay, back to endless reading.

REMINDER!!! Pay rest of TUITION :(