HAPPY 2008!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008!!!

The new year has come, the old is gone..time flies so fast these days.

I can't believe that I'd been here in the States for more than 5 months now..this 5 month journey has been a great experience. It has helped me grow a lot. Winter has just begun last week. Weather's been really cold, but not cold enough to snow. I really hope it snows, but I doubt it would..but I'll still hold on to that hope..

My month long winter break has been fun so far! I spent most of my time hanging out with my friends, playing keyboard, teaching some of them keyboard, watching movies and reading..I have to say, I'm really really blessed to have friends around me, who would always be there for me..to look out for me at all times..and also keep feeding me..lol..back home, no one ever come up to me and say "hey! you know, you're really talented in keyboard and writing.." or "hey! you did a great job out there.." ..It was usually just "look at sheryl..." or " look at your sisters.." or "ya, it's your responsibilities.." It's just nice to have someone come up to me and say I'm talented in something. you know what I mean? anyways, this is going no where..so back to topic..anyways, I thank God for all the blessings..for the opportunity to be where I am today, for me to meet new people, for new friends, for the McCords for being like my family here, for helping me succeed in the things I do, for being there for me and for all the joy and laughter HE had brought in my life.. ^_^

My new semester starts in 2 weeks. That means back to my hectic schedule and new subjects. I'm not looking forward to exams and assignmets, but I can't wait to see my friends again..I miss you guys! Well, I hope and pray for the best..that every moment in my life is used to the maximum..I wanna get to know more new people..get involve on campus more often..to increase my network and social scope..to enjoy life! every minute of it.. ^_^

alright, I gotta go teach Ho keyboard now...later hang out with Stefan for couple of hours..then dinner and movie with the guys from ISCA..hehe..hope this new year is fun!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! I MISS Y'ALL LOTS! HAVE FUN!!

Merry Christmas!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

I'm currently at Siloam Springs, AR with Suzannah and her family. It Christmas eve today, and I'm really excited about Christmas this year. First Christmas abroad. was hoping it would snow, but chances are just not gonna happen. It snowed a little yesterday night though.

I came to Suzannah's on Saturday evening. We had Mexican food for dinner at a restaurant nearby. The waitress proposed I had some shrimp [...ala diabla] or something like that. It was suppose to be really spicy, so I ordered it. But it wasn't spicy to me! man, it was kinda like a disappointment. Then, I had some pickled jalapenos and it wasn't spicy at all..so, the waitress was kinda frustrated that I didn't find it spicy, she went to get me some raw jalapenos and grilled jalapenos..those were good to chew on! people, you should really try those. It's like eating raw 'bird's eye' chili padi..and since the weather was so cold, it felt really really good! When we came back to the house, Maggie followed me around and sniffed..whenever I stood still, she would roll over, trying to get me to rub her belly. She did it 4 times in a roll! haha..she was persistant..she's still doing it today. lol.

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I had dinner at Dave and Allison's tonight. Gotta play a little with Jackson and Lauren. Lauren is so sweet. She's almost 1yr old..she's really adorable and cheerful. She tried to share some of her cheese she was eating with me, by putting it on my cheek instead of mouth. Oh, and we had really good food! Allison is a good cook..and they were really nice family. Not to mention, really pretty house. Later, we watched Rush Hour 3 which was nice on their new tv. Oh, before that, in the afternoon, Suzannah and I went to Sonic for a drink after our trip to Walmart. I had Strawberry Cream Cheese Smoothie? something like that which was just awesome! then, her neighbour brought me Harry Potter 1 today and I'm almost done with it in just about 2 hour or so..Then, our plan was to meet Blair in Fayetteville for a movie. We were planning to watch 'P.S. I LOVE YOU.' but we were running a little late. So, Suzannah sped on the highway, going 83 on a 65..we were pulled over and she got a ticket. She was so upset about it, and worried of what her dad might say. It was our first time getting pulled over. She then turned back instead of going to Fayetteville for movie since we were already late and she wasn't in the mood for it anymore. So, that's when I came back and started reading before heading out for dinner.

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So, my trip so far in Siloam is not all pleasant. I mean, getting a ticket is nothing compared to what I'm about to say..Liz's [Suzannah's sister] wedding got called off today. Suzannah told me that Derek called Liz to tell her that he wasn't sure if he loved her enough to marry her and that he was pressured into this marriage. He wanted to think about it. Imagine telling it to a girl 2 weeks before the big day! It was cruel. He said he wanted to go talk to the preacher that night, but Suzannah and her bro and Liz met him at the theatre instead. Penipu. And Liz went over that Saturday to see what he decides. She wanted to marry him badly coz' she really loved him. They were getting on really well..with their house bought, things planned, honeymoon paid etc, it was devastating to her! Today, he called her to tell her he wanted out! It really upset everyone! Liz is feeling really bad right now, but she's hiding it. But you can always tell by their eyes..I know I should stay out of this, and I'm really trying to. I did not give any comments and I stayed off topic, pretending to know nothing. But, I don't understand how can a guy treat a girl like that? calling off the wedding 2 weeks before the big day? telling her he had doubts even before he proposed? I mean, you shouldn't even proposed if you have doubts. Why plan all these and get everyone so excited when you have doubts of your own feelings. It makes all no sense. I feel horrible for Suzannah and her family. It's hard for them to have this problem and yet pretend nothing is wrong in front of me, since I'm a guest here. That guy is a jerk! it's really his lost..I feel that Liz deserves better but I can tell that she really liked him.

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Oh well, I guess life is just like that huh? I'm not sure how merry this christmas is going to be, and I will be finding out in a couple of hours. I'll update when I get back to Fayetteville on Wednesday!

Finals are OVER! Winter break is here..

IT SNOWED!!!

Haha..forgive me, but that was my second time seeing snow, first was at Chicago.. ^_^ It was really cold last night once it stopped snowing and snow was everywhere..cars covered in snow, trees and grass looked white..it was just so pretty! Ok, here are my updates after MIA for such long time..

Finals were over last Tuesday and grades were posted on Wednesday morning. I did well! ^_^ yeah~~~ cheers..haha..But after finals, we became so free that we did not know what to do with all these free time. We were lost! can you believe that? My roommate left Tuesday morning since she finished her finals on Monday instead. So, that evening, I hung out with Diego, Matt, Ashley for dinner..then watch some tv with diego before heading out to Humphreys Hall to say goodbye to Eugene and later dropped by Shino's to say more goodbyes. Then, we went back to sleep..haha..so much goodbyes in one night was tiring..

Wednesday: woke up and found more people missing. *sigh* everyone was going home! so, this time, we watched tv and later met J.W. for dinner and later a game of Hog-o-poly aka Hog version of monopoly..haha..it was alright till Rohit came and irritate me so much that I got so frustrated. Diego went bankrupt first, and later fell asleep on the couch while J.W. and I continued our game. Rohit didn't shut up or stop messing around. He even took one of my "credit hours" aka "house" and put it in Diego's hair.. ^_^" how in the world am I suppose to take it back right? I didn't want to wake him up either..sigh..after I got everything back in order, went to shower and watch some tv by myself in my room till Diego came over to use my laptop to get his flight info stuff organized, I guess? well, anyways, we watched some tv, chat and I went to bed..haha..

Thursday: met Diego in the morning, had some cereal before heading out to see Prof. Norwood about our grades and later to the mall for some Christmas shopping! ^_^ bought my family some stuff..we walked to walmart to get some stuff as well..hehe..then back to mall to grab a last minute gift for my dad..and then headed back to yocum. While on the bus, both of us were so quiet because i was tired and hungry and diego was just hungry..haha..so, some rice and canned food for dinner, and condensed milk for dessert? it was nice! he mixed some 'farin'? well, i don't know how to spell it, but that's how it sounded..kaka..which tasted pretty good actually..anyways, watched 'SinCity', a wierd movie if you ask me..then later, watch some youtube, hung out a little then Zzzzz...

Friday: Another day with both of us bored..haha..called Stefan and he was in his room, watching tv..so, we watched somemore tv, he left for walmart, came back and watched tv..haha..i cleaned my room! my books la..cooked some rice and steam egg..while he was using my laptop, my family came online, so we talked while he watched some tv quietly..seriously, I do mean QUEITLY..he didn't even dare to go change the channel in case he gets in the background of my webcam..haha..it was just so funny, coz' my webcam was facing me and my bed.. =p then, he checked his flight infos etc..after that, we really wanted to go do something else than watch tv but it was raining outside and everything else was closed. And diego, being so bored, suggested playing in the rain.. ^_^" so, we googled "things to do when you're bored"..which involved doing many stupid things..haha..it really wasted some time..then, we turned to our trusty youtube.com and watched till 2.30am..then, he left to pack up his stuff and me to bed. He left at 5am, heading back to Bolivia..

Saturday: It was EXTREMELY QUIET! I was the only one on my floor actually..it was kinda scary. Woke up and talked to my sis before falling back to sleep till 10am..when I finally woke up, I found cereal and milk at my door..it was from diego..I think he left it there right before he left, because I did not hear anything thru the night..or maybe I was really asleep..it was weird that he left, because my floor is so quiet now..i don't see or hear anyone at all..did my laundry, packed my stuff and called Candy to help me move my stuff to CA House..I stayed at ISCA house that night though..since they had a Christmas dinner to go to, it was just Richard and I left. Taka went to a party, Mauricio was in Europe and Dong Hyu in Korea..so, eat instant noodle with pork ribs, ice cream for dessert, orange juice for drink and watch tv at the same time..when we saw egg nog on tv, we headed to walmart for some and then drove around to see lights! pretty pretty christmas decor..when we got back, Lucas was almost going to bed when he called me..he was so happy I was staying there yesterday that he asked me to stay again tonight..*lol*

Today: went to church and Arby's for lunch, went back to my dorm to pack all my food to bring to CA House..didn't realize how much food I had in my room..so, had to call Candy and Ashley for help..I had to walk back and forth because I forgot my rice cooker and slipper..sigh..the room here is alright..kinda dirty actually but big! I have my own kitchenette and bathroom, but it's in the basement..so, again, I'm alone technically downstairs..sigh..but it's better than my dorm la..at least I know here got people right? Went to ISCA for dinner and chat with Ho for really long time..interesting topic too! hahaha..we should do that more often..

so, I have plans for tomorrow, tuesday and thursday[maybe!] ..what about the rest? hmm..anyone has suggestion on what to do? who else wanna teman me?

who put it there???

Seriously, WHO STICKED THIS ON MY DOOR???

I woke up this morning, determined to start studying early in the morning..went to brush my teeth and wash my face, then suddenly when I was about to open my door, I saw this stuck ON my door, next to my name..I was laughing so hard coz' it's hilarious! and curious at the same time..Seriously, who put that there? I wonder how many people has passed by my room and seen this on my door while I was asleep..people would think I'm sick or something..then again, what's gonna be on my door next? People been giving me food to eat all the time..and for the last time, I'm fine and healthy..I'm just smaller than all of you here..I'M PERFECTLY FINE!

so, my point is, WHO PUT THIS RAMEN AND NOTE ON MY DOOR???

1 down...4 more to go?!?

1 down, 4 more to go!
I should be studying now, but I need a break right now..studying for finals has seriously messed up my bological schedule..my eating and sleeping schedule needs to adjust back to normal..after this finals, no more starbucks! no more coffee! no more junk food or chocolates to stay awake! more movies, tvs, musics and hanging out..haha..ok, for now..back to mugging..

oh ya, and what's so frustrating is that the cafeteria closes on Tuesday! what am I gonna eat for the rest of the time I'll be here??? *sigh*