Fireworks

I think I wrote this on the Fourth.

That night, when I got home.

Had to put it somewhere since I didn't feel like trashing it.

And those fireworks, were like some beautiful disaster
lighting up the night sky
and all we could do
was stare up dumbfounded into the twinkling lights
it was so close, yet so far
i just wanted to reach out and touch those rays of brilliance
hide it in my pocket and take a bit of it home to keep forever
those sparkling lights exploding in the darkness
was like a controlled chaos
and even though the sound was deafening
it didn't matter
because for once in that long night, maybe for that one moment
i'd have to say everything was pretty much perfect
and i couldn't have wished to be any place else
when it was all over, there was the small moment of silence
and being the kids we are
we couldn't help but stand there a little bit longer
as if we could force the moment to rewind itself
so we could enjoy it all over again.

Because it's so LEGIT

So yeah, Eun-young and I are starting this new trend.

We're bringing this strange, east coast phrase that we've both heard.

Strange, like, LEGIT.

And we are also talking about how one day we will take a trip to Korea & Japan.

And we're taking Riki with us. Riki I hope you read this when you're not doing AP homework.

I think you're crazy, taking AP. Lol, but you're smart enough so I wish you the best of luck ^^

Hm, well I leave for Cali next week Thursday.

I just wish I didn't have to take this huge brace with me.

I think it's kind of crazy how things are getting better this summer.

Because when it started, it was kind of sort of pretty much no good and horrible.

Fun fun fun.

Michael Jackson's funeral was today.

It's playing on MTV right as I'm typing this.

Okay so I just thought I'd rant on how much I seriously miss playing volleyball.

Maybe it's just me being spoiled but I've traveled every summer to go to

Junior Olympics or JVDA.

Sitting at home watching everybody else go just doesn't feel right.

CURSE you, damn yellow ball. I just HAD to dive. I didn't even have to dive though, the ball was right there >____<

Oh well.

Things happen, can't do much about it.

On another note, I remembered that I had a Facebook.

I don't like all those little apps.

If I had nothing better to do with my life then I'd open all of them (x<

Well, better get a start on my summer reading assignment.

I need to get more notes done so I don't have to do it when I'm in San Diego.

Celebrating Independence

I think it's so hard to keep up and post daily.

And that makes my blog so uninteresting.

Sorry Riki, Dara, Kelsey, and all of my other readers.

I'm still trying to find the time to do it while recovering from surgery and all.

Well yesterday was 4th of July.

And I spent the night watching the fireworks at Ala Moana Beach Park.

It was one of the most depressing days I think I had.

I was extremely out of my element and I felt nothing like myself.

My judgement was blurred and the decisions I was making was nothing like I would have made.

But staring up at the darkness listening to the booming of the fireworks, and seeing the brilliance of light lighting up the sky made me feel this inside happiness.

Strange, I know. They're only fireworks, but somehow they have some magic that draw people to it.

The light just makes you just want to stare.

It was almost 9:30 and we went to Brians.

Yes, the one that's known for the druggies, the pool players, the game tweakers, etc.

Didn't encounter any of that though.

Just merely shared some nachos, made some phone calls, and got home by around 11.

This week was just full of going out, getting out, and hanging out.

I think I should have wore my arm brace more often though.

It's not good for me not to.

So let's see if I can recall the events of this week.

Because I did a lot.

Monday: Went to RHS about an hour after school was over, and ran into a friend of mine that broke my heart so long ago and still continues to tarnish our friendship with broken promises. I really wish he would stop doing that.

Tuesday: Walked to RHS and was extremely sore the next day, it was good to see some friends that I knew. Although it took a huge toll on my legs I walked everywhere. Went to Makiki Park to watch Alvin, Jarvis, and Oliver play basketball. Haven't done that in forever. Walked to Yogurtland and met up with Kristen and Liana. I was extremely disappointed my decision to walk because I saw the bus pass me about 2 or 3 times. Fun. Went to Kristen's house after that, and then got picked up. Aunty came in from California, it was really cool to have her stay at our house. My friends can't even do that.

Wednesday: Spent the whole day at home, went to YMCA in the afternoon to watch my dad play basketball. Ran into Torey, Zach, Austin, and Cody. Shawn bought me ice cream and then Randy came. And at that moment I realized how much I needed to stay in shape and work out :P I really hope my shoulder gets better.

Thursday: Met up with Tiffany in the afternoon, walked to RHS to meet with Wendi. I was supposed to stay to hang out with a certain someone but he didn't even acknowledge my existence when I got there, so whatever. Caught the bus to Ala Moana and we saw My Sisters Keeper. I cried, I think everyone did. I still think 1 Litre of Tears was more moving. I was supposed to go meet up with Kristen, Michelle, Liana, and Janet but I didn't.

Friday: Stayed at home and cleaned out my entire room. My clothes drawers are almost empty after getting rid of all the clothes that don't fit anymore. Made me wonder why I even kept those. Because now I'm in need of a major shopping trip.

1 Litre of Tears

Hands down, this is the saddest drama I think I've watched. Sad, this is how I spend my summer vacation. Too bad. See Casie? This is all your fault. ^____________^v でも、きっとだいじょうぶ〜このドラーマが大好き　^〇^

But the fact that it's based on a true story? That makes it even sadder. I started tearing during some of the episodes.

Okay, so I went out like I said I was going to. In fact I went outside. For about five minutes. But nonetheless it as five minutes of bliss. Wow, what a great summer I am having. Sense the sarcasm? (x I want to go to the beach. I haven't been there since January. I kind of want to get sunburned actually, share in everyone's pain. I think it's hilarious, but I miss getting sunburnt from the beach volleyball tournaments. I think I will go and finish this drama, it's really good.

Summer Called Last Night,

And it's on it's way.

Only two and half more school days. And a weekend of partying.

Graduation, anyone? I can't wait.

Soon my sophomore year will come to a close.

And no, I didn't accomplish the 4.0 goal that I set for myself,

but in the next two years I will do what I set out to do.

Doesn't that sound like something from a movie?

I didn't realize all of this.

How much I would or will miss my friends.

Reading everybody's yearbook entries makes me want to cry!

"Time is ticking;" faster than Epik High.

I'm so sad, but so excited at the same time.

I will miss everyone so much.

I love my friends.

We'll see who the true ones are in time,

but for now, I will spend my last moments with them as a Rough Rider.

Ironic yearbook theme this year.

"Once A Rough Rider, Always A Rough Rider."

That means forever.

Well I'd better study for finals(: