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.