Gina, Whitney, Me, Danielle, Brittney- all of us are exhausted after a long day at Washington DC- Poor Brittney- she's about to topple over lol

'sweet' Gina and Danielle

Danielle, Whitney, me at MTHS Graduation for Class of 2004 (Mario and Amber)

Me squirtin' silly string at Mario and Amber- I was the one who came up with the idea! *bwahaha* I wonder if anyone will get their revenge on me? *bolts*

My best friend, Whitney

Brittney and Danielle crackin' up about something lol

Whitney, Kimberley, me, Gina at airport at Baltimore, Maryland

Brittney, Travis's future girlfriend, Jennifer, Travis, Kimberley at a pep assembly at MTHS

Brent, me, John F. at Evergreen State high school game versus Edmonds Woodway (they pulverized E.W., and evenutally became state champs at our beloved Tacoma Dome =))

Friday, Greenlake Coffeehouse

I had snuck up behind Mario and Brent posing *mwahahaaaaaa*

Group picture of everyone who was present:
Back row: Brent, Mario, Jessica
Middle row: Amber, Danielle, Tiffany, Tyler, Kyle (the one who seems thoughful), Ethan (red hair guy)
Front row: Christie, Gina

Gina, Amber, Brent

Lookin' a bit shocked there, Brent!

Brent and Tyler makin' their entrance

Brent, Gary (Brent's ASL teacher at his high school), me

Me protesting about something lol

Is that my hand? *confused*

Brent (you can't hitchhike inside the coffeehouse, Brent), Gary, Tyler's backside

Amber and Danielle doin' some old childhood game =) What's it called?

Tiffany and Tyler laughing (Ty, you've got a strange laugh. *winks*)

Saying farewell to Tiffany and Veronica- they're moving to Maryland in January. *tears* Thanks God, for sending her into our life at ECDC.

Danielle posin' as Mrs. Santa!

Brent, Ethan, Mario

Jessica singing "Jesus was born" (sing-along with MC) with Tyler watchin' on

A dazzling smile, Gina!

Kyle, Christie, me, Tyler

Tyler, quit flirtin' with me! *winnnnnnk*

Tyler, pay attention! You're one naughty boy today lol Guess you're on the naughty list this year, and will get coals! *bwahahaaa*

I didn't know that there was a second Mrs. Santa?

Brent and Gina in a close up shot

Christie, our radiant photographer!

Me driving, heading to the Coffeehouse

It was rather hard to drive with all that distracting camera flashes

Me being a cutesy pie at Ty's house after arriving

Me chuckling about something

And that's all, ladies and gentlemen!

Credits go to Christie, our talented personal photographer/part-time paparizzi photographer

*groans* *clutches my stomach and back*

I'm in pain! Intense pain! Discomfort! O, Mercy!

Okay, I think I'm overexaggerating a bit.. Heh heh.

Just tired after a long day of stuffing my stomach and walking several miles in high heels and slouching over while making gingerbread dough lol

Went to my second Kiwanis meeting today, to raise money to pay for my interpreters' alotted times during Daffodil duties (I fell through a crack in the laws the second time- ADA doesn't require Daffodil Festival Organization to pay for interpreters or even provide one, cuz they're a non-profit/private organization, and my school won't pay for it cuz it's outside of its jurisdiction. *shakes fist at my school* C'mon! You could afford it! Why won't you help me out with this honor?! Jeez.)... They're awesome- I've raised few hundred so far- but still far away from my goal of several thousand bucks.. *groans*

Afterwards, Mom and I headed to the mall. *sighs happily* Shopping can do a world for a girl. =P =) Got four unmentionables- since my old ones was falling apart literally- fraying and everything LOL I was totally thrilled cuz I got two of them for free! *jumps with joy* There's an insane sale at my mall now- 50% off everything!!! =) Then, adding more to my business/formal wardrobe, I got another business suit with jacket and a skirt included (adorable! had a brooch included! *dies*), one sparkly white sweater, one adorable blue silk sweater with a faux fur lining the neckline, one gorgeous flowing black skirt with a brooch included!!! I got an awesome 50% off, plus 10% more, since I spent more than 50 bucks on my purchase. Happy, happy, joy, joy!! I look so haaaaawt in my new formal business clothes!! Can't wait for the first Saturday practice for Daffy Princesses- I'll be sure to take a picture of myself! (required to dress up- with high heels, skirt, crown, name tag, everything) I'm supposed to dance in high heels as well. Auuuugh. Should be an interesting experience.. Love dancin'! =)

Arrived home after a long day, and rolled up our sleeves and went to work with our Christmas desserts- I'm challenging myself with a project to make a hundred-percent homemade gingerbread houses (I think I made a little too much of a batch- probably I will create a gingerbread city? LOL).. My sis made her famous fudge, mom's currently making peanut brittle, tomorrow I'll begin cutting up gingerbread dough and baking it and decorating it. Plus, we'll all be making divinity candy tomorrow. Yay!! Well, I predict that I'll gain several pounds this break. *whines* Gotta go to gym and work out like crazy. lol

Wednesday is our 'dessert' day- I'll be busy with my gingerbread city lol

Thursday, I head back to Seattle with Brent to hang out with Tyler, Christie, perphaps Douglas, then bring them back here for the ECDC Christmas Party. Excited about that!

Hmm.. I'm in mood to show off pics of my buddies.

Current mood:

frustrated

Why is love so confusing?

Why won't I fall for a man who's the second guy to walk into my life that fits my criteria?

Am I scared of something?

Is it because I'm leaving for college next year? In less than 8 months?

Why do I freak out if a childhood friend of mine confesses of his feelings for me?

Am I afraid of the possible permanent damage to our friendship if I end up rejecting him?

Why do I change my mind a million times?

What's holding me back?

What's the right choice?

Am I afraid that he would have to do most of the work in our relationship, and I can only do little, for I'll be overwhelmingly busy?

Am I afraid of what will happen in our possible relationship?

Am I afraid of what would happen to us when I leave for college?

Is my other long distance love interests holding me back?

If I do begin dating him, will I be faithful? If so, how do I handle my other interests?

Why do I feel like I'll miss out on a chance if I choose to turn him down?

Why do I feel guilty for delaying my answer to his question?

Why am I afraid to hurt him?

Why am I afraid to experience one of life's lessons through dating?

Why am I freaking out so much about this?!

Go here.

Okay, I'm beginning to become convinced that I may not be the one of the best driver around. Heh heh.

Dang- today was such a whirlwind.

During school, I watched movies, surfed the net, and partied at the Christmas shindig.

The morning hinted that the afternoon would be a blast.

Sure was. A blast of surprises.

You know my agenda on my last 2 entries.

As I expected, some last minute incidents occurred. But they weren't what I expected.

At approximately 2pm, I discovered that Gina was barred from going- because of her stepdad. Her mom already approved, but Gina had called home to remind them of her trip uptown with me- and instead, became trapped. I was stumped. I had to go and pick up Brent at his aunt's house. Originally, our plan was to allow me to pick up Brent, return to our high school, then take off to Seattle.

Unfortunatly, I had been so disorientated this week, and had a bad case of that today. As I drove to Brent's aunt's house- I was hopelessly off track. I'm sure I scared Brent frequently today. *roflmho*

But we were forced to wait until 4:30, until Gina's mom arrived and clear up the confusion. We (Gina, Amber, Brent, me) had no idea what to do, so Gina suggested that we should pray. We gave our confusion and undecided plans to God, for He knew how it would work out.

Time passed.

Gina's parents arrived at 4:45pm. Cleared up things. Finally left.

Stressful drive. Amber was driving behind me, and I was nervous, for I despise having a person follow me. Also, I haven't seen Amber's driving skills... But I could tell it was a bit.. erratic. Oh, boy. She followed me too closely, and once (no, twice or more) had to slam on brakes to avoid rearending me- I could see the entire car jerk. Didn't exactly reassure me.

Ended up losing her in downtown Seattle during a traffic jam. Thanked the lucky stars that I had given her a copy of my map- but I don't know her map skills. Paged her and informed her to meet me on shoulder of I-5 right before the exit we were supposed to take. Waited. Waited. Uh, oh. Did she pass me or did she not?

Yay! Amber pulled over... in front of me. Oh man! I wanted her behind me. But noooope.

Pulled back on I-5 after waiting for a long clear distance. Slowed to give Amber the chance to get in front of me. She didn't get the hint. Ended up flashing my high beams and waving to her frantically. She didn't get it. Moved more closer and yelled at her to get in front of me, for cars was lining up behind me (probably honking angrily lol). I was more worried, because I didn't want Amber to miss a turn that was immediately off the exit ramp. But to my surprise, she took it. Phew. Hard part's over. Arrived at Tyler's after a long, long day of too many unmentioned last minute requests and changes, and the trip.

Enjoyed the brief chatter. Ate pizza. Ribbed each other with jokes.

Left for Greenlake Coffeehouse. Sure enough, I was already drained from the long day and long week. Missed some turns and stuff. Argh. lol

Were entertained at the coffeehouse with Christmas songs and performances.

Struggled in getting everyone over to Starbucks, away from the stifling crowd at the church, where the event was held.

Discussed of who was responsible with getting whomever home. I began getting overwhelmed, for I wanted Gina to be home strictly before midnight. Mario and Ethan had joined us, and they informed me that they'll drive her home. I was totally against that, for I did not trust them. They were grumpy about that- but hey, Gina's my responsibility. Back off. =P I was tiring of the whole changes in the plan. STOP!

I even had to drive to downtown Seattle and drop off Brent at his hotel where he was to stay with his family. Aaaagh.

Ended up having Kyle take Christie home, and with Amber following me back to I-5, and me taking Brent and Gina home.

Man, I've never driven in such an intense situation- too many one way streets in the middle of downtown Seattle. Too dark to see street signs and color of cars clearly. I lost my sense of direction right away lol But the Christmas decorations that decked the Seattle city was breathtaking- one huge star that spanned several stories caught my breath.

Made it to the hotel after missing several turns and after shaking our fists at having to adjust to get around one-way streets.

Brent's dad gave me directions. Whimpering, I set off with Gina's help in navigating the ugly system of transportation in Seattle.

Made it!! Saw the I-5 exit ramp! Took it!

But.. That's the highlight of my evening.

I had turned my head and became giddy to Gina about finally being on my way back to the famailar streets of Tacoma. And missed something critical.

A junction was coming up. I looked at the lane I was on and was confused by the direction of the lane- it was taking me away from my beloved I-5.

A sign passed... "I-90 East, Spokane"

NO!!! Dang it! Dang it!!

I ended up driving several miles before I could find an exit that had a bridge over I-90, which I know will help me turn around.

Found my way back again. Got on I-5 again. *exhales*

Dropped off Gina.

Arrived home at 12:15am.

The significance of the day was me being a dangerous and aggressive driver, because I was so disorientated. Brent definitely saw a new side to me. lol The other kids know me- I tend to take on too much responsibility and lose my senses when I get stressed driving. lol

*siiiiigh* Tonight was such an adventure. lol