So, studies have proven that rats laugh when you tickle them. And now they cuddle tiny teddy bears. Rats, you are wonderful.

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i used to draw all over the walls thinking i was an artist or some shit, then id get bitched at and had to re paint the walls white again X)

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Around this time last year, I was stressing out getting acceptance letters from colleges. I probably have gotten CSULA and CSUN acceptance letters but I wasn’t satisfied. I applied to UCLA, UCI, UCSD, and UCR. I was getting updates from them and their admissions have asked for many paper works, including one that was way out of my hands, my permanent residency. My first rejection letter was from UCLA. I mean I knew that I might not get in because of the tough competition but of course I was saddened by the news. The rest of the schools had other issues but to make the stories short, I didn’t get any acceptance from them. I was disappointed. I felt like I wasn’t good enough for them. I mean, heck I was in the top 10% of my class that had 495 seniors. I was in band (section leader for almost 3 years), student government (JCO& SCO), Tennis for 2 years, Key Club Officer, plus the extracurricular activities I did outside school. The sad part was knowing that people that ranked lower than I did got in to those schools I applied to. It was very much disheartening but my mom reassured me that God has a plan for me and that time, I did not see it.

I took the placement test for CSULA and they’ve offered me great opportunities but I didn’t want to go there. CSUN has unit cap and I practically never thought about going there either. It seemed like a midlife crisis at such a young age. I’ve worked so hard in high school to get nowhere in life. Again, my mom assured me that God has a plan for me.

At that time, I gave community colleges a chance. I mean, I have lost all I have hoped for and there’s no harm in trying other opportunities. I signed up for PCC visit with my school and actually loved the campus. Also, a good friend of mine toured me around and practically got me to where I am school wise. At that moment, I knew I would end up going to PCC. I got my paper work done and I had to wait for my registration date to come to sign up for classes. Everyone knows how hard it is to get classes and my case was worst. I probably got the last day to register for fall classes and I keep asking myself, why is this happening to me? Here’s a student who planned her life set up after high school but it’s all falling apart. 

From frustration, I just tried and tried to look for classes. I read about Math Path, a program that offered 2 consecutive math classes within the sixteen weeks of school as long as you pass with a C or better. I decided to crash the class from desperation. I was wait list number 23. I know it seemed so far but I kept coming everyday at 6:30 am until the end of the week, when the teacher finally added me. It was a relief to get that class because that class alone offered 8 units. I was able to get 4 more units that made me a full time student. 

This has been one of the biggest struggles I have encountered that really tested my faith and pushed me to the edge. Today, I saw why God didn’t put me where I wanted to be. He did have a plan. Almost all my friends that are attending the colleges I applied to are currently paying about $2,000 per semester out of their pockets. I know that my family couldn’t afford that and I would end up with a really big loan, especially I wanted to go to graduate school. Today, I am barely paying anything for tuition fees but I could really use some money for my needs/wants. In addition, I got my residency and I’m now getting financial aid to help me pay for books and parking permit. I’m truly blessed that I can now get something than pay school for the same GEDs I’m taking at PCC. 

God definitely taught me a lesson. My patience and faith have come a long way and I know He was reminding me that I can’t take on life without his approval. I also thank my parents for support that no one can understand. The feeling of hitting rock bottom is worst feeling and they were always there to pull me through. Thank you to my friend Casey for helping me with EVERYTHING 24/7 and Matt who continually helped me through my emotional meltdowns and helping me think that the cup is halfway full than halfway empty.

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So this girl came out of the bathroom as I was passing by and she asked if I was Matt’s girlfriend. Random right? my initial thought was “Crap! What did I do?” I said yes hesitantly and she said that she was in Math Path with Matt and he always bragged about how smart I was. I told her I’m not that smart and he’s not the type to brag. She assured me he’s just proud of me. She also said he’s nice (: this made my day. Very random but I can’t even explain what I feel.

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Friday:

• Actually did chores the whole day. Tutored. Went to church for Vespers and Choir

Saturday:

• Church. Came later than usual.
• Potluck
• Hung out in the youth room.
• Choir
• Ichiban with Cece, and the sibs
• Gym Night. Played badminton and I sucked at it. Played it like tennis…

Sunday (2 year anniv):

• Ate breakfast at home. Got ready around 8
• Matt came early. Ate and waited for everyone to finish getting ready
• Headed out to Malibu- to the Getty Villa (:
• Dad hit a cone going to the parking lot and the guard was shaking his head. lol
• Went around the beautiful museum. Fell in love with everything. The ceiling, the fountains, the garden, everything.
• The whole museum was based from the cities/ villas that was covered after Mt. Vesuvius erupted, mainly Herculean. Well they used information they got after excavating portions of the buried villas. It was just an amazing plan.
• Went on two tours. The Architect and Garden. I finally saw Myrtle shrub! I know it’s all plain and it’s like a ledge but that’s so cool!
• Took pictures.
• Didn’t get to stay too long because we were tired and hungry.
• Went to Chinatown to eat lunch. Ate at Master Chef’s.
• Right when I got home, I had to tutor.
• Back home around 6 and did my stuffs (:

Today was such a great day. I couldn’t have asked for more. I was with people I love and it was just very calm and soothing, well except when my dad ran the cone down. I really liked the Villa and I’m definitely going back there because I didn’t see the whole collection. It was a perfect way to celebrate our 2nd anniv. No cliche or anything. Simple as a museum date. It was really cool because we were learning all these things and it felt like we were traveling together in Naples and Herculean and all those place. I can’t thank God enough for what I have. Such a lovely day <3 Time to sleep. I’m exhausted. Good night (:

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