Day 23

So, again, I've been slacking. I'm not sure what my problem is...Anyway, I am presently sitting in my room, obviously on my laptop, waiting for my stomach pains to quiet down so I can go to bed. I was just reading a bit of Harry, a History, which I haven't picked up in years, and I think I actually may finish it this weekend. It's quite good, and heart-warming to all those Harry Potter devotees out there like myself. I enjoy it, at the very least. It makes me really wish that I had been an active, working adult during the reign of Harry Potter. It will always be a forever-lasting story, but it's not like I can really do any active contributions to it as a fandom now - well maybe that's not true, but for the moment I'll believe that haha.
I do miss it...But at least I have my own story to focus on now. I'm obsessed with my own idea. Is that bad? I don't think so. I seriously can't stop thinking about it. It's so hard to let go of Adonis and Adamina, even just for a brief moment. And the Feroce clan...God I love them and all their crazy, blood-thirsty quirks hehe. And of course, Cornelia is great fun. Her name was changed just FYI. Even Bruce is cool. Such a simple, yet important character. GAH I'M SORRY, I'M SAYING TOO MUCH. None of you know what is going on right now. Good thing no one reads this lol
Well I think I'll head off now. My stomach pains are distracting me.

Cheers!

"'Look at us! Geeks! Pimply, schlubby, chubby nerds, and somehow they like us for it...We win."' - Harry, a History

Day 22

Goodness!  It has taken me forever to write another post, hasn't it?  Day 22...about 22 days, at least, from Day 21, am I right?  
Anyway, spring quarter is over!  Finally, right?  It was taking ages to end...And that means that I'm done with my first year of college!  Crazy!  As of right now though, my mind is focused on less pressing matters.  I am currently obsessing over the Great Gatsby Soundtrack - it's a brilliant movie, if you haven't seen it, go see it now.  Or wait until it is officially available on DVD because it is out of theaters now, I think.  At least back in Fresno, it is.
That's right, I am back in Fresno for the summer.  I was just adding old pictures from past incredible adventures and ignoring the blazing heat that refuses to leave Fresnonians alone.  Good news, I finished editing and reading through my entire trilogy, for the most part.  I'm sure I'll look through it one more time before it is sent off anywhere, but the first book is basically ready!  I hope to give it to the agent that will be present at my writer's workshop camp, which is right around the corner now!
It is almost July.  In another 45 minutes it will be, at least.  I'm so pumped!!! My dad is taking my sister and I to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando for a few days in early September, and I can hardly contain my excitement and it's a while away!! Aahh I'm so ready to go home...Hogwarts here I come!
What is much closer is the writer's workshop camp though, and that should be really amazing.  I can NOT wait for it, really.  But I suppose that's all I will write for now.  Hopefully my dear readers weren't missing me  too much during my short-lived absence.

~Cheers!

"There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired".  - The Great Gatsby

Day 21

You know, I'm going to be completely honest...I am really curious as to who is reading this.  Because on almost every post, I have two views...Who are these two people?!?  I really wish to personally thank you for taking the time to read my viral diary (because, let's be honest, that's what a blog is right?).  Anyway - this is my personal thank you to you, reader.  Spread the word around!  My viral diary is pretty interesting, if I do say so myself...
Right now I am currently printing an English essay that I slightly procrastinated on (it's due in an hour) but I feel like it actually turned out alright! I was expecting a much worse outcome.
I had a great day yesterday with the engineering boys.  I always feel like Penny from the Big Bang Theory when I'm with them...though not really lol.  Never mind - it's just usually me, as the only girl, and a bunch of nerdyish guys, so I suppose it is slightly like the Big Bang Theory.  Speaking of which, I think there is a new episode of that on tonight...
I am still loving my job, though I made a slight error today.  Hopefully the Gas boss won't be tooo mad about that...
I also might be back on the boat for Grad School!  Idk though...I'm still unsure.  It really just depends on how I do on my GRE, which I'm worried will destroy me, but I think I've nearly decided on the schools.  New York University is still in the running, but now I'm adding University of Iowa, UC Irvine (which I've heard has a great writing program), maybe a school in Georgia, Emory, that apparently has a great program, and then probably a school in Washington State.  That's probably it.  I shouldn't apply to more than 6 anyway.  Maybe I'll take out the one in Georgia lol xp

~Cheers!

"I don't normally rock a rhyme, but when I do, it's right on time." 

Still Day 20

Hey!  Forgot to mention: I GOT INTO THE CSU SUMMER ARTS WORKSHOP!  Yeee----aauuhh!
So - now, like I said before, all I've got to do is tell said person my feelings...lol that sounds lame.
And then my life will be completely complete! :D I can't wait for summer...

~Cheers!

"Percy wouldn't recognize a joke if it danced naked in front of him wearing Dobby's tea cozy..."  Fred Weasley

Day 20

Hey y'all!  So I got to go home this weekend!  Isn't that crazy??? I never go home on the weekends - it's just too far.
My dad is doing so much better, though still weak and tired and barely starting his recuperation, but it was wonderful being able to see him.  And I hope that his recuperation will quicken now that he was able to see me. His work his amazing - they made him a "Get well shirt!" that they all signed and wrote silly messages on, and on of his coworkers was the one that picked me up and dropped me back at school!  Great, isn't it?  I want to find a workplace like that one day...
Speaking of which, I have decided (sort of) where I would like to end up eventually: New York City, Los Angeles, or Seattle.  I'm leaning more towards Seattle.  New York would be a great place to pursue my writing/publishing career, as would Seattle, I think.  I need to do more research.  New York isn't entirely the most expensive place, according to the one site I looked at, which was surprising.  Seattle was actually pretty expensive for certain things, but as it turns out, for renting an apartment in heart of the city, which is what I'd want to do I'm sure, NYC is by far the most expensive, LA is in the middle, and Seattle is the least expensive.  A one bedroom apartment in the city is only $1,400 a month apparently!  I could so do that...maybe LOL Anyway, that's so far ahead into the future...
I've also decided, most likely decided, that I don't want to go to Grad School anymore.  It would be totally worthless for me.  I have a job now, so my confidence in getting a writing job has heightened.  Besides, for writers, your GPA doesn't matter - it's all about your portfolio.  Your works of written art.  Don't tell my parents - they don't know I'm thinking of just sticking with my Bachelor's Degree, hitching up my bags, and moving to a big city.  YOLO....not really.  I hope I have the courage to accomplish it all.

~Cheers!

"Therefore, it's so important to consider this question: What do I desire?"  - Alan Watts

Day 19

So my dad is in the hospital.  It came out of nowhere.  He is currently suffering from an appendicitis infection, but he should be fine.  It will just take a few weeks, at least, for him to recover.  These past few days have just been hard on me, knowing that he is helpless in the hospital, while I am four hours South, having to act normal and pretend like this tragic event isn't happening.  Again, he will be fine - it's just that my family has never really gone through something like this before.  I mean, my mom used to get sick a lot, but not really like this.  Anyway, so that's what has been on the back, and a lot of the times at the front, of my mind this weekend.  He is gradually getting better - pray for him everyone and God will grant him a quicker recovery. <3
I haven't heard anything from the CSU summer arts workshop yet, and my eye is starting to twitch.  But I am managing the uncertainty alright - I just have no patience!  I have a few weeks left for them to decide whether to reject or accept me, so hopefully I'll find out soon.
My job is going really well!  I love the office, I fit right in.  They are my people - awkward, Harry Potter fanatics, hilarious, and just overall awesome - and passionate.  They are all passionate with what they do.  It's a greatly encouraging environment, if I do say so myself.  The only negative to it is that I don't get to spend any time with my friends around lunchtime - which really isn't a big deal at all haha.  I just never get to go to lunch with them!  They always forget me when they go, which is fine - I am in a different dorm, so it's hard to remember to contact me if I'm not around, ya know?
It's cloudy today, which I love.  I woke up pretty tired (for good reason, I had like six hours of sleep >.<), and now feel like I can take on the world.  It's something this kind of weather does to me - which is why I'm going to end up moving to northwestern Europe or like Washington State or something.  Clouds and rain give me strength for whatever reason.
Right now I really should be reading for my world literature class - I have about 70 pages to read by tomorrow morning.  Bleh - I guess I should go work on that.

~Cheers~

"And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep.  And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.  And God said, 'Let there be light': and there was light."  - Genesis 1:1

Day 18

I am really excited.  It seems like my life is coming together.  Well, slowly - a few things have happened that have made me think, "Maybe I can do this".
My story, "The Poet's Demise", is now online, for those who wish to read it.  Just go to this link here: http://pomonavalleyreview.com/currentissue.php and clink on the guy's face with PVR 7 on it.  Scroll down to page 67 and you'll see my story!  So that's obviously exciting, and I guess I am technically published, which is pretty dang awesome.  I also know exactly (well, almost exactly, I can't draw you see) what the covers to my books will look like, who I am dedicating each book to, what quotes I am putting in each book, aannndd how the books will be formatted.  Guess what readers??  My first book should be at least 430 pages long...Isn't that awesome for a first novel?!  I think it is...And my second book will end up being around 300.  It's so legit, is it not?  I plan to make my third book much longer than the second one, but we shall see.  Gaahh this is great.  Let's just hope that I will receive the acceptance email from the CSU summer arts program workshop, and my life will be complete!  And then, after all of that, maybe then, and only then, could I confidently tell said person what I have been hinting at in the last few posts...Theeenn my life would be complete :).

~Cheers!

"You're killing me kid, but I know your intentions are good.  I read what you wrote out, ask me to slow down, I should."  - Departures by Silverstein