I am a DREAMER

Last week, or 2 weeks ago, the unexpected happened.  House passed the DREAM Act.  Noone, except for the DREAMERS and supporters thought that would ever happen.  Then, Senate postponed the voting.  Now, tomorrow is the last stop for the DREAM Act before it hits on President Obama's lap (If it passes).  Senate is voting for the DREAM Act tomorrow morning.  So many DREAMERS, including me, are hoping that the Senators do the right thing and pass it.  The United States will benefit so much if they do.  I know the Senators want to pass the DREAM Act, but they are just scared of losing money and spending to much on us DREAMERS.  If they just get pass that fear and vote for it, they will see positive changes in this country.  I'm a DREAMER, don't crush my dreams.  

Don't Forget to Hang Up Your Sock

I love passing by houses and see all of their Christmas decorations =)  I wish Christmas was a year round holiday!!!

Our Tree & Stockings are up!!!

Well we've actually have had our tree and stockings up since thanksgiving.  It's our tradition to have most of our indoor decorations up by thanksgiving and we take them down after my brother, Andrew's, burrfdayy =)

We just havent done our outdoor decorations and I'm not sure if we will this year =/.  It's fun putting up decorations, buh it's not fun putting them away c(=

There are presents under the trees already!!! Ahaha, most of them are from me & JC cuh I did our christmas shopping early!!!



It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Thanksgiving:

Baked White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies

Had lunch with JC, my brother (Wilson) & his girlfriend (Cris)

Ended up having dinner by myself c(=

Went to JC's tita's house

Bangs & Falsies ^ ^                      Simple Nail Art

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Black Friday:

Lined up at Target at 12 a.m. (opened at 4 a.m.)

JC bought his PS3 that came with Prince of Persia & a PS3 game

I bought a straightener (Target) & movies (Walmart)

Remington Straightener ($14 orig. $19)

Ice Age the Meltdown, The Notebook & Sex & the City ($2)

Strawberry Shortcake DVD (Not Pictured) & The Hangover ($5)

Didn't splurge on black friday this year cuh I did that last year when I bought myself a computer & a printer!!! ^ ^

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2 Years...24 Months...96 Weeks...730 Days

Monday, November 15 was our 2 year anniversary <3!  A while back we promised each other that we weren't going to make a big deal out of it.  I suggested that we cook our own dinner so we could save money =P.  We were going to cook steak, make california rolls and make mochi =).  We ended up going out to dinner cuh it was on a monday and my babe had school and we didn't really have the time to cook =P.  We went to a place called "Sakae Sushi" on Route 66=).

Earlier that day, JC called me and asked me to meet him at my college parking lot.  He brought me balloons and roses =).  He's so sweet & romantic <3.

 Sakae Sushi

Crunchy California Rolls =)

Very scrumdeliyumtious

The only california rolls I like (besides the ones JC makes =P)

JC mixing wasabi in his soy sauce.  These chips are so good! Anyone know what they're called?

JC eating a crunchy california roll =).  Those chips stick on your tongue too!!!

JC had the beef & chicken plate & I had the chicken bowl! It was delish and it came with a salad too!

Dessert =D

Even though we didn't make our mochi ice cream, we were still able to get our mouths on them!!!

After dinner, we went to Santa Anita mall and walked around.  We had a great night and a scrumdeliyumtious dinner!

? of the Day

Who is your hero?

     A hero doesn't have to ficticious.  A hero doesn't have to be someone like superman or wonderwoman.  It can just be someone who does good deeds or just a good samaritan. 

     My boyfriend's my hero.  Not cuh he's my boyfriend, buh cuh of the things he does and the type of person he is. 

He is:

• Humble, giving & optimistic
• Sacrifices for the people that are important to him
• Selfless
• Puts his family's needs first before his
• Helps those in need
• Recycles =P
• Hardworker, loving & caring
• Just a great guy   

         Who is your superhero?

You Are The Best Thing...That's Ever Been Mine...♥

2 Years?!?!?!

<3

Senior Prom '09

       Yes, JC and I have been together for 2 years now =) (November 15, 2008).  We're both so glad to have made it this far.  It's true, we've had our ups and downs, buh what couple doesn't have those days?  Taylor Swift's song, "Mine", basically describes our relationship.  I'm one of those lucky girls who found one of those hard-to-find guys.  He's my best friend and I can talk to him about anything and he completely understands.  I love spending time with him, whether it's going out or laying on his bed watching silly movies. 

       Before him, I didn't think I would ever find the guy your mom used to tell you about when you hit puberty haha.  You know, those knight in shining armor guys, those chivalrous guys, and etc.  He was my first boyfriend that opened his car door for me and he still does it to this day!  At first, I didn't think we would've even made it past 3 months and after a year, I told him I expected him to leave me cuh that's what I was used to.  I've pushed him away so many times, and he never left.  

        I love him with everything and he is the most important person in my life after God.  He reminded me love exists and love does have a happy ending.  Just like what the song says, "You are the BEST thing, That's ever been MINE". <3

I love you JC Rosales <3

Taylor Swift's "Mine"

? of the Day

If you had $10 million, what would you do with it?

1.  Buy 3 houses: 1 for my parents, 2 for me: 1 house and 1 vacation house

2.  Buy 4 or 5 cars: Each one for my parents, 2 or 3 for me: 1 luxurious and 1 everyday

3.  $1 million to charities and organizations

4.  Own a Forever 21 store ;)

5.  $1 million for my parents

6.  $500,000 for my brothers and their families

7.  Pay any debt

8.  Save and invest the rest!!!

13 Days & Counting

January 24, 2009

This is where it all started.  Well, not really.  JC and I met through our good friend Enrey.  Enrey introduced me to him cuh I was celebrating my 18th birthday, and in the Filipino tradition, an 18 year old girl has an opportunity to celebrate her Debut.  JC was a ballroom choreographer and Enrey asked me if I needed a choreographer for the dances.  At first, I said no cuh I was trying not to spend money where it wasn't really needed.  Enrey asked me again and I changed my mind.  I still remember the 1st time we met.  I opened the door and there he was, with his eyes squinting cuh of the sun, and right when I caught his eye, I knew there was something about him, something different, something special.  And from that moment, I loved him.  I guess love at first sight really exists.  I met him at the end of July 2008 and we got together November 2008.  It took him a while to get my signals that I like him haha.  His reason was cuh I'm a "flirt".  Anyway, we have been through so much and I'm glad we're still standing.  So many things could've broken us, but didn't.  I love this guy with all of my heart and I would really be lost without him.  

13 more days until our 2 year anniversary.  And I hope there'll be more to come.  I love you JC Rosales! <3

Hopes & Dreams

I came here when I was 8 years old and now I'm 19 turning 20 soon. I've lived here more than I've lived where I was born. My parents came here a year before I did, so while they were gone, all I wanted was to be with them. I felt unprotected, insecure, depressed when they were gone. So when I came here, I didn't know I was going to live my life the way I am now.
Most people would say I'm a good person. I haven't broken the law, maybe except for living here illegally, but I had no control of that. I'm responsible and I like going to school and I always have. Ever since I was a freshman in high school, I had my goals straight; I was going to work hard, take as many honors classes as I could, study hard so I could get the grades I wanted. And after high school, I dreamed of going to a university, just like my parents. When my junior year came around, I realized how much it would be to go to a university, let along a community college. I knew I wasn't going to be able to go to my dream college. I didn't what to do after I graduate high school. Should I just stay at home and waste my life away?
When I graduated high school, one of my best friends went to UCR. I was pretty bumbed that I couldn't have what she had. A bunch of my friends got their license, got a car, and more importantly got a job. Believe it or not, I'm one of those few people who want to get a job! I really do! I want to help out my parents pay the bills and start paying my own bills. I felt like I was getting left behind. Most of my friends moved out of their parents house and started their own independent life.
Now, I know a lot of people who don't have jobs, who really I think should and who don't go to school. When I see those people, I just think to myself, wow if I was in their position, I'd have a job, my own car, help out with some bills and go to a 4-year college. Some people just don't appreciate what they have and it just gets to me.
And some people might say to me (like my boyfriend) "At least you can afford to go to school." Which is true, but I feel like I have so much to offer and I'm just wasting it. I'm almost 20 years old, and I know that there are people out there that are going through this as well, but I just feel like I need more to do with my life.
Oh how I wish the Dream Act would pass. Most of us were children when we came here and we had no control over that and to me, it doesn't seem fair that we are very limited to our needs.