Wear the Cape: Being Bold!

Happy Friday Nurds!

To put a little flare this week than I usually do (what do I usually do?), I put a capital letter in "Nurds" for really no particular reason at all than to be a little more distinct. Ironic 'cause making the word, "Nurd" is bold in itself. Making this blog, I decided that I wanted to identify as the exterior mold of clay--conforming and always malleable, but distinct despite all of the mold that encompasses me. Nurd defines me pretty well: a nurd with flare or geek chic if you will.

4 ores on chimes = the perf hair chandelier

Have you had that moment as a seven-year-old when you ask your parents to wear your Cinderella dress to school or you simply show them, wherein the laugh and give you every reason in the book, pulling the "no" card, as parents do? Or for our male audiences here, have you wanted to wear the Spiderman or Batman costume out and about and in public? 

I woke up from my nap on a long Thursday from school, which is almost unfathomable to take naps when homework is always nailing you in the shin, and I mean ALWAYS, and read my feed from Elle and realize that it's that time of year for New York Fashion Week (Excited? Yeah, I thought so.). I read several articles, one including Leona Lewis' new album, which she released on her own without a recording company to support her. Talk about Badass! Another article vaguely describes the hype of NYFW and then BOOM! Seeing the models on the runway inspired me to wear whatever the hell I want today! 

Living in Southern California doesn't call for boots and winter pajama pants, so wearing so doesn't only seem uncomfortable in the recently 104-degree weather, but I decided to give this a shot! I like to classify myself as bold and daring, which might give people the impression upon hearing "bold" and "daring" that I'm an overconfident disaster at hand. Let's just say, I would like "bold" and "daring" to define me any day. I wouldn't ever want to think of myself as overconfident because what's there to preen about? I'm as average as the next person, with more or less advantage in my life than others, but I'm not stellar. And disaster? I may identify as bold and daring, but I'm still entirely insecure, too! Insecurity and confidence go hand-in-hand. You can't be confident without being insecure, because boldness fosters that extra push. So Disaster, I have my life together and know exactly where I'm going in life! 

To be quite honest, I was a little hesitant because my AP Calc professor, who I've had for nearly four years, is quite judgmental that he's not even subtle when he criticizes me. He does so to the point where he's "discreetly" staring at me, while I'm trying to evaluate math problems that nearly no one needs in their lives. Fun, huh? I get an A on an impossible quiz to pass and have done considerably well these last three years that he's known me as a student and he decides to make me feel like a targeted and insecure person in a masquerade? I wouldn't take it! So I nonchalantly walked into his class, ready for a lecture, wherein there was some staring and the teeth-gritting that he does, but I was confident to wear the cape because I wanted to wear it. Wearing this cape actually brought some encouragement and compliments that staring and teeth-gritting don't seem to have the power to overcome. 

To not stray from the whole Cinderella and Spiderman concept,  I realize that we should just let kids where what they want to wear. I mean telling them not to wearing an attention-grabbing and clearly distinct costume (without much reason, I might add) gives them to impression not to stand out. Like, what's wrong with  standing out? But that's how kids think, making them grow up caring about peoples' judgment without marching to their own people a little once in a while. We've grown like that, so a little call to action to us future parents out there: little the kid wear their damn costume! Okay! They'll learn from their own mistakes, so don't make them feel like another ball of clay, when they're still part of the same mold. And who knows, they might come home tired from entertaining people with "their" powers, right before Halloween, which means more candy for yourself than you give to others! Score!

Let's be Nurds together! Shall we?

~Joss

And what better way to celebrate boldness than KT Tunstall's "Fade Like a Shadow" to add color to this glorious Friday!

PS: My attire was actually unbearable to wear in the 100-degree weather, but hey, lesson learned. 

PSS: Nah, lesson NOT learned! I'll totes do this again and continue to die in unbearable heat! Challenge accepted ; )

PSS: Those who've passed will not be forgotten! God Bless! I hope Heaven is all I hope it is, and more!

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Song of the Month | June 2015

Hi guys!

Happy Friday!  What a beautiful day it is here in Southern California!

I have finally caught up on my favorite movies and shows, sewing projects, and reading (of which was very minimal). But nonetheless, I watched 'Music and Lyrics", a movie, if you don't know, starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore in 2007!

The moment the movie began with the cheesy 80's "Pop Goes My Heart" by the fictional band POP, I was instantly gawking at the television screen until commercial. I must add that after my binge-watching, my DVR recordings dwindled massively so that I could make room for movies and show I'd be missing in the coming weeks.

In addition, my Photoshop editing skills are always improving, so feel free to SHARE the quote below from the movie. Drew Barrymore just looked like an innocent angel saying it in the movie. Also, please listen to the song choice of the month below the quote entitled Way Back into Love, in which the entire movie is set on making between the duo.



Summer Reads and Plans: 2015

I can't express saying summer enough!

Well now that it is officially Summer, why not be daring, darling?! Be fierce

What I have brought up for you readers include some of the best things I have ever planned in my entire life so far. So thus far, this will be the best summer for me!

Late May: Apply for my childhood Dream Job

A job is a job, and to be honest, I'm glad that the manager is giving me an interview, but my childhood dream job means nothing to me now. But, hey it's just for the summer, and I desperately need money (I mean who doesn't right?) In case you don't know, I plan to attend NYU (which doesn't mean Naked Yellow Unicorn!!!) and trust me when I say that it is not going to be easy, so yeah, I don't mind boring myself during my shifts, cuz after all, it is only is temporary! I don't know what I saw in that job!

Sundays: Also known as my reading days, I just want to go to my local park and read my Summer Picks on a Swing. Besides that I option, I wouldn't mind sitting on a street bench, writing, while glimpsing at cars and a passerby or two enjoy their beginning of summer. Likely, I'll be binge watching on my fave (or not so fave) shows and movies and blogs (on Bloglovin)

Mondays-Thursdays: Unfortunately, I have goals and sometimes I want to shoot myself for putting an overload on myself, but soon, it will take me far, I hope. I mean, I'm definitely not going to stop when I have doubts! That will just give me all the more reasons to persevere!!! Basically, I have summer assignments for my AP/Honors courses and as I planned, I will finish my work by the end of July. But when I finish my work during these days, then I can continue my Sunday work (Happiness and rainbows on the inside), which is my goal--to just relax! I work far too hard, yet  summer is all about resting and I intend to take advantage of that before I start paying the dreaded bills!

On occasional days, I'll be taking classes to master some Drawing/Painting skills and Music Theory!

Fridays and Saturdays: Still, more work load, just less extensively, thank goodness! Nothing specific besides my morning runs and Sprintz drinks after I run. Oh and a little treat at Starbucks for a great week. Catch a new blog post on these days--every other Friday or Saturday.

Fridays and Saturdays may also be those days in which comfort and confidence transpire, amping to continue writing my novels! In addition, I'll be reading every book of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series; I love the two movies and am eager to read for eager again!! I also intend to teach myself coding and ukulele!




If you recommend any books, please leave a comment below and give me some blushies!

Why bore you with my summer plans? What do you dare doing this summer? 

Ya might catch me at the Color Run in LA or at a STEM (Science. Technology. Mathematics. Engineering) conference early June. ; )

Good Morning, Loves!

Here's to unusual Spring, lovely spring (and beginning May), and all that there is for hope!

 Soon check out my summer plans in mid-May, as I'm still studying for my 4 AP exams for two weeks more. Wish me luck! I am not hoping for luck (though I would totally steal some if you had it =P) cuz as I learned the hard way, it doesn't exist (curse AP Psych for ruining my childhood, but besides that, Psych is the best class I have ever had so far, because it has answered many years of question!) 

I am just hoping that all of the social seclusion and incessant studying (well, not incessant; let's be realistic here!) have paid off, because I don't wanna retake an exam only to pay extra money and restudy the material on top of the six exams that I'm taking next year!I've been practically studying from winter vacation with a bit of a hiatus (kinda like I've had with blogging, hahaha on my part).

My exams consist of: AP Psychology, my possible major (May 4th); AP European History, pointless class to me, consisting of an ass-oholic and sexist teacher whom I've rarely listened (fathered argued with) and benefited through self study (May 8th); AP World History, well, a class I'm not enrolled in, but self-studying included most elements of European History, so I thought, "what the hell" (May 14th); and AP Human Geography, a class taught last year by my current AP Psych teacher and connected all history to society, politics, intellect, and culture, economics (SPICE); I took the exam last year by got the lowest score possible due to insufficient studying (even though I had all the resources possible!), fostered by overconfidence (since I had an A in the class) (May 15th).

If I'm not dead by the 15th of May, I'll mention those summer plans that I mentioned earlier. Again, a lot to hope for in life, positive and negative, as both pave roads to success and general generativity.

To commemorate lovely April (which by the way, consisted of three consecutive days filled with a birthday of my sister , a proposal--not to me--but to my eldest sister, and a 30-year wedding anniversary of my parents), here are three lovely songs!

How To: 6 Ways to Survive Awkward | Part 2

Let's be serious--again--we've all had our moments, yes? So grab a cup of joe and sit crisscross because here are 6 tips to avoid da moments we don't feel our best.

In continuation of Part 1, here is Part 2 (duh!)

Surviving Awkward Part 1

Just going to say here that I love today, because I'm reminiscing during this end of my Spring Break, watching movies from my childhood (even though I'm still very much a child in many aspects) which was not that long ago. On thing about life that I constantly remind myself is that you cannot bring back time; I only have memories and that's just okay! I laugh about moments that seemed embarrassed and cry when thinking about the many cute memories, well you know the ones. The ones hard to describe because they are so pristine to but into words enough to delineate the picturesque feelings you had.

*Sigh*

Anyways, back to business. Where am I going, again? That's right (you don't really know yet, unless you've read the title).



The title may actually seem misleading. This week is type of "Awkward" moments. Catch me next Friday for surviving awkward, which I have learned from experience to share with you in this two part compilation.





Newfound Love in an Art

HI friends!

I came home not more than an hour ago from a rendition of the acclaimed Les Miserables, in which I am involved in the crew, and as I watched and thoroughly caught the expressions, gesticulations, and scenery of the play, a flickering light bulb gave way. It wasn't until my friend Juliet, who I've known since kindergarten, performed. Although not a major character, she enthusiastically portrayed that of a background personality. You couldn't miss, I guarantee, with her curly fry long hair!

It was then that the flash bulb tweaked onward that I realized how much Theater is an art. Unfortunately, I mean as a long time friend, I hadn't known of her interest in such an art.

Not only the acting, but the lighting, fixtures, timing, and all of the elements, small and big that comprise a whole production define art; it truly is amazing!

To be completely honest, I love Les Mis, but the local high school production was purely boring. I know, giving many compliments is very misleading, but hear me out! The production was directed by the fantastic Brian Johnson, who has directed nearly 50 productions, and even written his own; by that, he added lyrics (as this was a TOTAL musical--sound boring?), which in itself is an art as I know that words convey an expression that not only connects one but two and three until a room of interconnected and common people relate. This expression is seen in each of the characters as they portray and connect the lyrics to their roles! Now of course no one person is perfect, and to be quite frank, this play was so imperfect that I fell asleep after the intermission! It is very easy to fall asleep, especially after an extremely busy day, but it takes  A LOT to crash after such a great performance! This "lot" was the, which by the way, was predominantly extraordinary, but also extraordinarily paced. In fact, so paced that it was hard to follow what was happening. Thus, an instant crash!

As an introvert who is always busy, I find myself immersed in my own little world, in which I talk with myself endlessly, finishing arguments that weren't done, and portraying strong feminine characters with my own lines! I not only like being backstage, but would also like to experiment with lighting, sound, prop fixation, and possibly my own entire screenplay on Broadway.

2014: Year in Review | Day 5

Mean Girls!!

Before

After

hgfh

Funny Clips + More!! ;)

2014: Year in Review | Day 4

Fancy ~ Iggy Azalea

This hit song by the Australian singing/rap sensation brought her to fame.
Besides the controversy as to if the artist is "rap" or not is pure bologna when one can just listen to her songs for its own sense.
The song has attributed many parodies by people with plenty of time and Youtube subscribers apparently.

My Opinion

Personally, I'm not a fan, but my brother who absolutely loves her, replays her songs (that really don't make much sense to me) in several different ways, including ringtone, by pleasure, alarm, etcetera, etcetera.

Her butt? IT DOESN'T MATTER!! It's a butt! Whether she gets implants or whether it was  miraculously natural is on her. When did media become a topic of body parts? Her butt serves as  many of its functions just as the next person, which is disturbingly weird to discuss.

On another note, she should not be seen as a sexually appealed person, and I believe no one should.

2014: Year in Review | Day 3

2014: Year in Review | Day 2

Whoopi Goldberg Reacts to death of Mike Nicholls

Monday Reminder

Hey, hey,

Don't forget to check for 7 Days of 2014 Year in Review! starting Monday. Wouldn't want you to miss it!

News Year Resolution #1

Happy winter to all

...which in translation means I am sorry for the hiatus. Hope all of you had wonderful holidays, whatever that may be. Mine personally consisted of the usual games for prizes and dinner until I fell asleep--which never happens during this special of times of year! Well, is was bound to happen, For presents: A shawl unisex jacket that I have been sleeping with each night lately because of the mere warmth it provides me, other clothes that I appreciate having (considering the many people who don't have mich) but can't seem to fined myself wearing--I'll probably sell them on Amazon so look out!--and I tablet (The Surface) which I will now be typing my posts with (but I absolutely find it excruciating to type when the keys are flat, not having any sense of where the keys are exactly).


Speaking of the hiatus, I am hoping to blog A LOT MORE this year than past to exceed my overall number of posts. I will definitely be hard, but thankfully, the good thing about an adventure is how it's played. I'm still in school so between homework, studying, volunteering, and teeny peaks of sleep between time, I WILL--AND COMMIT--to going around my schedule to at least fit two posts a month. I do not promise anything, and I never will for that matter! But I will do the best that I can do, because I am not perfect; I am trying to do EVERYTHING and one thing I can't seem to handle is how much I can't control my everything. I mean if I was a good time-manager I would have blogged a heck of a lot more last year, but I am not as good as I think I am. And that's okay; it's something for me to deal with. The only thing I can do to rekindle that upset is NOT DO IT AGAIN!

My resolution for school consists of earning a GPA of a 4.7, which won't be easy, especially if I plan on blogging in between it all. But, the real test would be how I can overcome it all. That would be the true testament to me!

The story behind such a high GPA is that last semester I worked hard, but I slipped a little. During the summer I had made a list of expectations and tips for myself to succeed. I followed many, but neglected those that would otherwise make me more successful. My goal was a 4.5 and I ended up shy of a few micro-points, unfortunately. Again, if I would have put in a little effort and not have doubted a couple of things, I would have be fulfilled. As a matter of fact, one of the guidelines that I had made during the summer was to "not hesitate--just do"!

So to balance the 4.3something, I plan to get a 4.7--which I can earn with all my Honors/AP courses--to balance and eventually earn a total of 4.5. It will be the HARDEST semester, but it will pay off at some point, maybe even many points. Wish me luck!!

I have much to work on, and I will learn on the way. I will make many things happen and dry shy of others. Ultimately, there will be more goals for next year that I can achieve. What about you?

How were your holidays? Spectacular? Leave a comment below :)