...And to All A Good Night!

Hey there, it's Fernando again with some time to kill. Christmas means a lot to many, but it has more of a significance to me. Why? Well, if you know me very well, you would know that it's my birthday. A get a great reaction from people when they find out, which I find quite amusing. But anyway, this Christmas is marks my 19th birthday (damn I'm getting on in years) and what makes this birthday different is my position in life and how I make sense of it.

Right now I'm a freshman at UCI and I'm going through some mental horrors at the moment. And to my surprise, school is not one of them. What's really grinding my gears are some the actions of my friends, my inability to help my family with certain problems, my inability to work with tools, my developing social skills still developing, an infatuation I cannot overcome, the lack of a means of transportation, and the fact that I'm 19 and have loads to experience in this life while many of my peers are enjoying life's fruits. And on Christmas... not a good time to feel down in the dumps. But I had a good talk with my man Jonathan Cruz and he reminded me that everything takes time and all the things that bother me know will just be another trouble of my youth. There's still time for me in this world, God willing, and I hope my time to shine comes sooner rather than later. I guess I just needed to hear that from a fellow peer of mine. That's why I have nothing but (platonic) love for my friend Jonathan. Good guy!

But my birthday also helps me reflect on my 19th year of existence, i.e. 2007. After all the new year is coming up!!!

• First I would like to say that my family is blessed that we were able to go through another year strong and healthy. Although we did lose an old car of ours, as well as a tree to a damn fire during the summer, I'm glad that my family still holds down a good place in life. My sister Janet is finishing graduate school, I graduated high school and now a UCI anteater, while the rest of the fam is doing there thing. I hope we can finish 2008 just as strong, if not better than before. Better, stronger, faster, aloofer!!! =P
• Another great part of my year was the Academic Decathlon. It was such a great experience for me, as I've met lots of great people and created some great bonds. There was some trouble at times, but in the end I developed some great skills and earned a middle for a speech I created myself, as well as one I came up with off the dome! I even got to go to prom with a girl that I got to know through decathlon. Not bad if I do say so myself.
• I also got to do a lot more things than previous years. I played volleyball, I went out more, won a scholarship, and can drive a whole lot better than before now. But it's been a while, so I need a little practice.

So that was some of my 2007 summed up nice a neat in a lil' package. A lot of bad happened, such as losin' a car, my sister in another car accident, the fire, my UCLA rejection, Chris Benoit's sad ending, etc. But a lot of bad is outweighed by the good I've have, and I hope it has been the same for those that I love most. And as this silent night 'comes to a close, as well as 2007, I look back and say it's been a hell of a year and hope 2008 has more in store for me. MUCH MORE!!! And I'm sure everyone, including myself, will have their own share of problems. But if you have the right mindset and attitude, all that shit will be behind you just as this past year will be. So and that note, Merry Christmas to all... and to all a good night!!!

P.S. Have a damn fine New Year as well!

Arbitrary Observations #2

Welcome to another edition of "Arbitrary Observations." This is Fernando aka Emit Sam X here to give you, the reader, a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Being that I'm now on my winter break from UCI, I have some free time to kill, as well as a bunch of ideas/topics on my mind. And away I go!!!


Fall Quarter Reflection
I have survived the first third of my freshmen year in college, all the while meeting lots of new people and doing plenty of work. I feel that it's a great accomplishment, as there are a lot of people out there who cannot withstand the bulk of work given at this level of education. I was smart taking just 12 units in do-able classes. I thought it would ease my transition into college from a very lethargic summer. However, I'm kickin' it up a notch with 16 credits this upcoming quarter, as I'm up for the challenge. I will not underestimate these classes as I did with some this quarter, because this is college, not high school; it's a different level.

And as this quarter draws to a close, I look at what I've done besides academics. First off, I'm happy with being involved in UCI's M.E.Ch.A. (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan). It was a great help in my transition into college life, as I kinda felt alone the first few weeks. This group filled with great people with a great attitude and spirit, as well as being part of my raza, is also changing my outlook on life, as it reminds that I have the potential to help change the world for the better, something that can be forgotten in the rat race called life. No doubt I'll continue being a MEChista in the upcoming quarter.

Another thing, while many around me were drinking, smoking weed, doing huka, etc. I myself did not partake in such activities and stayed sober. Why? Well, I just find it not necessary to have fun. Don't get me wrong, drinking and getting high might be great, I have no problem if ya like it. It's just that I don't do it just for the sake of doing it, or just 'cause there's nothing better to do. I would like to drink when the occasion calls for it (i.e. a CELEBRATION BITCH!!!), as I would like to try weed once (no harm in just a lil' experimentation). What I find more crazy is the subtle yet powerful peer pressure in doin' such things. Just watching it and seeing all the fun that comes along with it is pretty convincing. However, something inside me is saying to watch out for such vices. Call me what you wish, but I always listen to my gut, and for the majority of the time it has led me down the right path.

Family Guy > The Boondocks?
I was surfing through Youtube.com the other day and I ran into a clip of The Boondocks. It was a clip of the latest episode that features rap star Lil' Wayne. Basically, there were numerous comments that expressed offense to the clip, where Lil' Wayne's character, as well as Riley, says the word "nigga" several times in the span of one minute and 23 seconds. There was this one comment that tried to explain that one must look past the foul language of the show and try to see that it sometimes gives a valuable lesson in the world today. One douche bag by the screen name "cocainetheband" argued that the show was crap and that shows like South Park, The Simpsons, and Family Guy were better shows with clever insight.

I agreed with the first three, but I just laughed at the notion that Family Guy is more insightful than The Boondocks. So I chimed in with my two cents and tried to explain that, although Family Guy is funny, it is not even near the echelon of worldly and clever as The Boondocks. Then the dude responded with several comments questioning my intelligence and talking about how Family Guy is more popular. But after a while I grew tired of him and ignored him. Didn't want to be a loser and spend all my free time online.

All that I have to say is this: The Boondocks, albeit racy with its use of the "N" word, satirizes the world that we live in, whether it be black culture, politics, race, etc. You know, shit that matters in this day and age. Family Guy just satirizes pop-culture in general, nothing more than one interchangeable joke after another (jokes that don't even tie back to original plot). I am a fan of both shows, and I have no problem with people not liking The Boondocks, to each his/her own. However, to say that Family Guy is worlds more insightful is a joke itself. A joke so simple that a manatee can make (a shot at Family Guy by the guys of South Park).

15 Years of Raw
I'm keeping this one short and sweet, as I had no problem or insight to this. I caught WWE Raw's 15th Anniversary Special, and I'll I have to say is that it was awesome!!! It was great to see all the great moments of Raw, from the beginning, to the Attitude Era, to more recent memories. Nice to see the likes of Ted DiBiase, Trish Stratus, Lita, Rob Van Dam, the list goes on and on. The fans even got a sweet ladder match between Jeff Hardy and Carlito! Props to the WWE on keeping on their roll of keeping me interested in wrestling, 'cause TNA sure ain't doing it.

The Thesis
Yesterday was my last Final. Although it was hard, I was relieved that it was over and done with. When I got back to the dorm, I went out to eat with some of my hall mates, like Eric, Chris, Morgan, etc. The dinner was all right, as it served its purpose of replenishing my exhausted body. After said dinner, I got an aim message from my friend Sarah, who asked for some assistance in her writing essay. Being that she's really nice and I was feeling great after the final, I decided to help. Little did I know that it was gonna take 4 hours to edit said essay!!! I've never done that before, even with my own essays. The main problem was trying to come up with a thesis that conveys Sarah's main argument. We also did a lot of goofing off in between, either crackin' jokes or just conversing. It was a lot of fun, wouldn't mind doing it again. I was able to help a fellow student, as well as kill a few hours with very funny and nice person. Not to mention that she's pretty cute too... ;)


On that note, I think that'll do it for this edition of "Arbitrary Observations." Tune in next time as I either have something interesting to talk about, or just something to put on blast with one of my rants. Until next time, this is Fernando "Emit Sam X" Garcia wishing you a happy holidays and a fine New Year!!! Later...

Damn Naps

Today was a pretty unpleasant and exhausting day, one the many I've had since I came into existence. Why? Well, it started this morning around 6:30am when me and Morgan were going to turn in our housing applications for Vista del Campo Norte next year. 6:30 was the planned time for me to wake up, and meet up with Morgan at 7. However, I did what everyone has done once or twice and that is close their tired eyes after a lackluster sleep. Woke up about half an hour later with Morgan at my door, so I had to dress quickly and, basically, skip my morning routine of combing, brushing, and sitting on my "thinking chair." One a humorous note, it took forever to start the car we were taking to VDCN, as it took a while to realize the steering wheel was locked. But all was well in the end, as we got our applications in on time. Now we wait 'till we get our leases.

But the naps keep on coming. We got back at around ten to 8am. since I didn't have class 'till 10am, I thought I'd go back to sleep. Even set up the alarm to wake me up at the usual time. Well, I did get up and sat around for about 5 minutes. Then I closed my eyes again. I wake up to the sound of Andy's voice asking me if I was going to class. It was 10:10, and we were both late. It sort of became a habit for me to wake his damn ass up for class. And with me not waking up in time, he failed to do so on time as well. It took about 15 minutes to get to class, so it was around 10:30. Being that it was Social Science 1A, I knew we basically missed half the class and had about ten minutes of lecture left. As soon as we both walked into the room, class was dismissed. DAMMIT!!! Fortunately, we didn't miss much on this last day for this class. Christopherson wanted to show a movie at the beginning of the class, but it failed to start. So basically get a freebie on any question pertaining to the the video.

After the lil' fiasco, me and Andy went out to check out the little shops around ring road, stop by Zot 'n' Go to buy Cup 'o' Noodles, and went to Commons for lunch. He was then off to his next class as I went back to the dorm to chill until my 4pm class. At about 2:30, I dozed off while reading some Sociology. Then I woke up at... 4:05!!! DAMMIT!!! Once again a damn nap caused me to be late. Took me about 20 minutes to get to the other side of campus. I also had a sharp pain between my thigh and crotch that stung like a bitch! Not sure where this pain came from. I walked into the middle class as a was problem being solved, as well as other problems already been solved. This left me at an awkward position to start taking notes, as I didn't know where to start. Lame...

Well, that will about do it for now. Moral of the story, get your ass up when the alarm goes off, 'cause it will throw you off (for possibly the rest of the day). Also, go to sleep early. That's what I should be doing. Especially with finals comin' up. Wish me luck on those! This is Fernando "Emit Sam X" (Xmas Time) Garcia signing off. Peace, ladies and gents (and bitches)!!!

Dream

Today after breakfast, I headed back to my dormroom and took a small nap. However, this nap was different, as I actually had a dream. I guess, in a sense, it was a sleep. And it wasn't just any ho-hum dream. This one felt so real that it I wish it was a reality. It took place here in UCI, and I was visited by lovely and familiar woman. It was a beautiful day, one that I have yet to really experience in real life. It felt like the hours were flying by with her company, just chillin', talkin', and embracing. Even my famliy appeared had a cameo, for some reason (my dreams always have a hint of randomness, like my duck dream a few years back) . Unfortunately, I was woken from his 1 1/2 hour fantasy by the sound of my alarm. It was such a bummer, as it was one of the most wonderful dreams I've had in years. But the more I contemplated this dream, the more I realized that it would never be a reality. I've been trying really hard to get over this steep hill, only to find that my subconscious is being fuckin' stubborn. Not much of a surprise though. It's me we're talking about.

This has been a line of a number of realistic dreams, most of them dealing with the loss of hair. Hmmm... I wonder what means? Anyway, this dream was exactly what it was: a dream, a dream that I've had consciously for some time. However, all it's really doing is making things harder for me. Kinda wish I had those damn hairloss dreams. So I guess you can say it's bitter sweet.

Arbitrary Observations

There is a wrestling colunm that I read every now and then on lordsofpain.net called the Nosebleed Section, where columnist, "Random Guy #5," states his view on a number of topics in a section called "Arbitrary Observations." It's one of my favorite parts of his column, so I decided that any of my entries that has a number of topics shall be named as such. Well anyway, let the blog commence...


Raw is Jericho...again!!!
A few months ago I did a heart-felt entry called "From Beginning to End," where I gave my thoughts about everything dear to me as I neared UCI's Welcome Week. In it, I made the comment that my interest in wrestling was fading, and maybe the return of Chris Jericho may save it. It was not just some random thing to say, as I heard rumors that Y2J was returning to the 'E. And just two weeks ago, after months of "Save_Us.222" promos, Jericho returned to Raw to much of the world's delight!!! Unfortunately, I haven't been able to catch him on TV yet as I've been quite busy as of late, especially with finals around the corner. But it's nothing that youtube or dailymotion can't help. Right now wrestling is getting good, so I will stay tuned as best as possible.

Turkey-Day Break
My Thanksgiving break was, for the most part, pretty good. It started on the right foot with Thanksgiving itself. Nothing is better to me than being with family, having a great dinner, and enjoying the company of others. Howver, it kinda went sour the next day. I was supposed to go out with Nestor, Alex, "Rick", among others. It was supposed a good ol' reunion with the boys of Lincoln. Unfortunately, many of the guys were busy with family and Black Friday that it had to be pushed back to Winter Break. Sucks that it went down like that, but I understood the situation. So I was gonna take it as a day to just kick back and relax. However, while I was playing some classic Mega-Man X, Jennifer Lew IM'ed me to have a little get-together with some other decathletes. At first I was kinda stoked to get to see her again, as I was unable to see her on her last day in LA back in August. On the way to Dino's, which was the meeting place, I ran into her and her brother. As I did with everyone else that I ran into from Lincoln, I went in for a hug, which I did not get... not even as much as a high-five. That hurt... a lot. When we got there, I realized it was a meeting that was majorily made up of older decathletes, those that were on the team before my two years. The only one that was there from my tenure was Francis. It was quite an akward outing for me and Francis, to say the least. Although I was glad to hang out with Francis, the outing was somewhat of a bust for me, as didn't feel much of the love from Jen. Got me to thinking, but that's another topic for another time. Saturday was MUCH better, as I got together with Wendy, Alfred, Elias, Jonathan, and... Rosalia!!! Got a nice embrace from her, too. That day consisted of walking around Pasadena, watching Hitman the movie (pretty good movie), and lots of goofiness. However I had to cut the evening short as my grandpa was returning to El Salvador. Rosalia needed to depart as well, as she too had other plans. I was happy that she decided to go with me to Jack in the Box to eat, as that was our only viable option before returning home. Sucks that we missed ice-skating with the rest of the gang. Then my fam and I were off to drop off my grandpa at the airport. I know it was hard for my mom, so I was there to give her a hug. Then on sunday I packed up and returned to UCI, not coming back 'til Winter Break.

Business Time!
College is getting harder and harder. Only two weeks from finals, and the pressure is on! Sociology and cal are a total bitch!!! Not doing so hot in those classes, so I REALLY need to step it up if I want, at the most, a B. but Social Science is "gravy"; nothing to worry about. And on top of that, registration for classes is a few days away. Fortunately, my window opens on the 30th, so I got an edge over other students in getting the ideal schedule. No morning classes for me!!! I also don't want classes with huge waiting intervals. So far, I'm planning to take Writing 39B, Math 2B, and Soc Sci 3A. Still need another class though. Maybe Chicano Studies? It kinda sucks for my roommate Gessie who no longer has the luxury of a free Tuesday and Thursday, as Writing screwed him over big time. Well, as my motto goes... "Shit happens."


...Well I think that'll do it for my first edition of "Arbitrary Observations." Hope the two people that read my blog enjoyed it. Gotta make sure that the next edition has more topics and one not so huge as my thanksgiving break. Until next time, this is Fernando "Emit" Garcia signing off. Peace, bitches! =P

Veteran's Day Weekend

Veteran's Day, a day to celebrate our brave soldiers of the past and present who give their lives to protect the freedoms we often take for granted. And what better way to celebrate these brave men and women than with a great three-day weekend!!!

I'm happy to say that my Vet's Day weekend was a pretty damn good one, to say the least. It started Friday evening where my sister Janet was nice enough to give me a ride back to Los Angeles. Sad to say it was a very long drive, as we were caught in rush hour, so it took about 2 hours to return rather than the average 45 minutes. But there was a light at the end of the tunnel. I was welcomed back with open arms, and carne asada! Such a good way to break the cycle of tiresome Mesa Commons food. I was alos able to catch up on some sleep, something that I've been kinda lacking at UCI. However, the weirdest about sleeping at home over the weekend was my dog, who sat by my side with those big brown of eyes. It's like she wanted me go to sleep when I was staying up, or maybe worried about the little cough I've had for about a week. It was both cute and weird at the same time.

Well, I spent Saturday hanging out with some old friends of mine, whoI've not seen in quite some time: Alfred Isais, Jonathan, Cruz, Elias Solano, and Wendy Montoya. What kinda sucked was waiting at the Gold Line for about an hour for Elias, who's always late (bastard decided to get a haircut before meeting up). I also had a chance to talk with Daniel Hernandez on the phone (I'm going to find him Thanksgiving break). Anyway, we spent the first half of the day in Pasadena. We ate at Islands, got to see some artwork on display, and took some interesting pictures. Then we took the Gold Line all the way to Union Station, exploring the place from the inside to out. From there we explored downtown LA, from the Walt Disney Concert Hall to the Staples Center. It was an all-day outing and it was fuckin' awesome.

Sunday was more chill. I just kicked back in my bed, did a little work, played a little Melee, and hung out with the family. Never changed out of my basketball shorts (which I wear when I sleep).

Monday was another good outing with the homies Elias, Alfred, and Jonathan. But this time Luis Gonzalez showed his damn face, making the outing all the more better!!! We went to the park behind the $.99 Cent Store and played a little basketball. What more can a guy ask for? We also took some sweet pictures of the occasion. By 1pm we all went our seperate ways once again. I'm glad I got to see them once again, and I'm sure more opportunities will present themselves to do it again, but with the whole gang this time, including Heidi, Brenda, Sifredo, and Daniel. Anyway, I spent the remainder of the day hanging out in my house, watching whatever of the Academic Decathlon that was present at my house study. Good to see Louise and Elizabeth staying with it, unlike fuckin' Francis. Watched Blades of Glory, played more Melee, at ate to my heart's content. By 9:30, my uncle Luis was ready to take me back to UCI. I said my goodbyes, borrowed a camera, and was on my way.

So there went my three-day weekend. It went better than I expected, and I'm happy with it. Well, 'til next time, which should be around my Thanksgiving break! Hope all of you had a nice Veteran's Day weekend. Peace, bitches!!!

So Chill, Bro!

Ladies, gentleman, children of all ages!!! This Fernando "Emit" Garcia with a new edition of "Emit's Blog". It's been a while since my last entry. The last time I wrote dealt with my first week here in Irvine. Now it's been about a month since I've arrived and I've experienced a couple of new thingss. Let's dig into it...

The people I've met here are pretty cool, or "chill" and "legit." No one is near being close to being a real friend, as it's only been a couple of weeks, but there are plenty of fellas and ladies that are real nice and show nothing but love. There are people for me to eat with, play Super Smash Bros. Melee with, or just relax. On a side note, I'm also broadening my tastes in music to what everyone listens to hear, which is a little bit of everything. It wasn't like the first week where I felt the need to go home, as I really didn't know anyone here. But now I can hang out with the friends Andy, Arash, Nima, Amy, and several others. That's what happens when you live in the multicultural hall. JARDIN!!! But let's not forget that there are a couple of familiar faces here in Irvine. Trinh resides over in Middle Earth and I go visit her every now and then. She's so fun to hang out with. Then there is also Michael and Qi, both I found a few weeks ago at Mesa Commons. It was about time too!!! With all new and old friends here, I still miss a few people from high school. Whether they go to Berkeley, Merced, Santa Cruz, or wherever, I miss every single one of them, albeit I haven't told them (because I'm a man). I look forward to seeing most of them during Thanksgiving break.

There have been a lot of things to keep me busy here. Other than classes, I've also joined some clubs, one being M.E.Ch.A. It's the only place where I get to hang out with many fellow latinos and latinas, so I like it. I'vegone to a bonfire with Jardin a few weeks ago, which was one cool outing. I got to meet other people in my hall that don't really come up to the 2nd floor. Last week, the hall also arranged an outing to Knott's Halloween Haunt. Good times. I even ran into some of my friends from Lincoln that attend UCSD. Due to the numerous fires that ravaged my beautiful southern California, their school cancelled class for the week and they all got a chance to go back to LA. Glad to see they're in good spirits and doing well. I also took part in a Melee Doubles tournament. Sadly, I waited for almost two hours for my turn, just to end up losing in my first match. Damn Byron!!! Damn fuckers that beat us!!! Oh well... anyway the past is the past. But the coolest thing thus far that I've witnessed here was the Shocktoberfest concert that featured Lupe "Kick, Push" Fiasco. People went crazy, and I know since I was in the middle of the damn crowd as people were rushing. What sucked though was that the hype man called us UCLA and Lupe himself called us UC Riverside. What a way to end a good concert. Bastard. At least I've gained an interest in an artist known as Pigeon John. He's pretty damn good.

To sum up, Irvine has been good to me right now. Just finished my midterms and I'm feelin' fine, mentally. Physically, however, I'm lacking sleep and sick with a stubborn cough that keeps me up. I hope I get better soon. Pray for me. I'll pray for you (to my readers)!!! I think that'll do it for now, as I wanna go see what's crackin' in the halls and maybe take a nap. This is F.E. Garcia signin' off. Peace, bitches!!!

Week One

Hello one and all! This is 'Nando once again. A few weeks ago I wrote an entry in which I emptied my mind of all my thoughts and feelings that collected over the summer, in preparation of my freshmen year at UC Irvine. And now, I am at UC Irvine, and boy it's crazy as fuck!!! I myself am not much of a party-person. However, I have been enjoying the interactions with all my fellow Jardin residents (Jardin is the dorm I live in within Mesa Court), whether all of us get together and talk, or watch someone completely wasted dance and tell stories for us. So far, I've cruised with some of the guys to Target, participated in a dodgeball tournament, introduced the hall to my wooden hand, and mingled with many of the fellas and the ladies.

As for the school itself, it is very nice and HUGE! I've gotten lost a few times, both on campus and at the University Center (where all the shops are at). I've seen lots of rabbits as well. Their presence is very obvious, with all the pellet-like things by the grass (guess what it is). These are things that a little walkin' gives ya. At first I thought of bringing my bike down here to get to places faster, but I kinda like the walking now. It'll help me avoid the "freshmen fifteen," as eating a lot at Jack in the Box and the Mesa Commons could make me a little stout.

My classes, at this time, are pretty good. The teachers don't seem to be too anal, but have enough discipline to teach me a thing or two. I still have to check my Social Science 1A class on Monday, but it shouldn't be too bad. I'm already getting homework to do. Isn't that nice...

All in all, this place is pretty good. However I do miss my family and friends. The brights side though is that I can come home for the weekends (as long as I call before-hand and not at the last minute). I'm also keeping it touch with some of my friends through AIM and facebook. I'm also very glad that someone other than my family members calls me directly on the phone. Nice to hear a friend's voice. She's great! Well... I think that'll do for now. I've got work to do. This is Fernando "Emit" Garcia telling you "das real"!!!

From End to Beginning

I am within the last week of my summer break. I find it funny that summer supposedly ends when people go to school and such, when it really ends on the autumn equinox, the beginning of autumn. And with that beginning, I too start a very important time in my life, one that will be a grand four-year experience, God willing. And to that I say it's about time. Many of my friends have already begun their ventures into college life, while I waste away at home online or playing classic Sonic games. It's not to say that my summer was uneventful. So many things have happened in the last few months that I will most certainly not forget e.g. the fire, my cousin's death experience, my other cousin's car accident, my mom's tantrum and most recently, my sister's car accident. But there was some good times too, whether it be going out with Rosalia, breaking a butt-cheek at City Walk, hanging with the family, or just reliving my childhood with Sonic the Hedgehog. And the new LCD!!! Damn! :)

This summer also let me get to know myself a little better. I might not be the most sincere or most kind-hearted person, but I am one to depend on when shit hits the fan. And it took for an actual fan and lamp thrown at me to realize that. I defend those I love when in the most harsh predicaments, and I'm glad I have people to tell me I can be strong for them, when sometimes I'm nothing but talk. Kinda gives me confidence that I can be strong in any situation. I think I'm growing up.

However, with this maturity, some things must be sacrificed. With the damn Benoit tragedy, steroid scandal, SuperCena, the Cake Giant Khali, and the stupidity that is TNA, I'm starting to lose my love for wrestling, an enjoyment I've had since elementary. Too much drama these days backstage that I can't take it. I miss the days of my youth where you knew who was the good guy and who was the bad guy, not whether who's the biggest douche in the locker room. Kinda sucks the fun out of it. Oh well, maybe it's energy best used elsewhere. Now, if Chris Jericho came back, I might be a little happy...

I miss a lot of my friends. This summer break was something of a withdrawl of these people. It's becauseI feel that high school is the one place I actually got to make real friends. I don't care if people hated high school, sucks for you because i didn't. Whether it be with the "smarties", in some of my more favorable classes, or with Decathlon, I had fun and I enjoyed myself. Sadly, all I can do is wish for the best for them and that hopefully are paths cross again. This life is so unpredictable. One minute I was just coasting through high school, the next a pretty girl asks you to join a team that you know about somewhat. As easy as that happen, it's as easy to leave this earth and those you love behind. Might sound pessimistic, but that's life. Shit happens; that's my motto. But shit might not happen, so I can go on living the good life and hang with these friends in the future, as well as those I have yet to meet.

I'm really excited about UCI. At first I was depressed that I failed to get into UCLA, when I felt I deserved it. But that's over with and I have embraced the uniqueness and beauty of the anteater. I have so many people to meet, one from San Francisco I randomly met online, and many more from just the building I'll be living in. Janet told me that God makes things happen for a reason, and I truly believe that. Maybe I'm going there a greater good. Who knows? Maybe I'm destined to meet my own "mamacita" over there (R.I.P. Eddie Guerrero). On a side note, I've seen lots of fine women at Irvine; wish me luck!!! The point is that I know UC Irvine will be a great experiece, and if not... shit happens. I shall return to LA and tell of the tales that I pick up along the school year, and hopefully my buddies will come back and will tell some of their own stories. And if some don't want anything to do with me anymore, that's fine too, but fuck them!!!

I think that'll do for know. The next time I write I'll be at Irvine. Hopefully I'll have time to do so. So this is Fernando "Emit Remmus" Garcia telling you that summer time has come to an end, but a new day is beginning. Good night and god bless...

Half-Time!!!

Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, children of all ages... this is Fernando aka Emit Remmus with some new things to share with lots of free time! It is still summer and I still got a long way to go before I start at UC Irvine. Orientation is on the 15th; I can't wait!!! Some of my friends have already gone to theirs, some have already gone off to better things. While there are others that will go off in a few weeks. Seems like we are all reaching that fork in the road. I sure hope I get to see them again.

One thing I won't ever see again is the green of one of my pinetrees out in front of my house. For some apparent reason, the damn tree caught on fire. Now, I'm talking about a +30 ft. tree lit up in flames near my friend Alex's house. Luckily the fire deparment came and took care of it, as well as the absence of any wind. Otherwise, Alex's would have caught flames, thus catching the entire triplex (which includes my house) in a horrible blaze. By the way, this all happenen around 1 am last Wednesday. Good thing I was tossin' and turnin' for a good while, as I was able to hear Blanca's barking and Catalina's (Alex's mom) yells...

That's not all, as several relatives of mine are having troubles of their own. I won't go into specifics, only that a car spun out of control and there was close call with some assholes.

But not everything was some work of the devil, as the Simpsons Movie was not the case. That fuckin' movie was so fuckin' hilarious. And just as I did with Harry Potter 5, I got to see it with the lovely Rosalia Pinuellas. The only embarrasing part was that I forgot where I was sitting when I came back from a call from Nestor. I admit that there was some stumbling. Point is... GO SEE THE SIMPSONS!!!

Then there was the bowling outing with Nestor, Alex Hoang, Darren, and Danny at City Walk. Fuckin' Danny called himself "Winner" and ended up winning. That was great. I came in second. But the coolest thing was Nestor hitting a strike while talking on his cell phone. That was sweeet!!!

Heidi's birthday was fun!!! It was the first time EVER that the whole smarties gang got together (Luis, Jonathan, Daniel, Sifredo, Brenda, Alfred, Elias, Heidi, and myself). Honorary members Bessie and Wendy aka Moosey also joined in the fun. And this all took place at... Chuck E. Cheese's. After a few hours of games and pizza, the remainder of those that decided to stick around tagged along with me back to my house to play some Super Smash Bros. Melee. It was a good day.

My mom has also returned from El Salvador!!! Now I shall not starve. She also brought along my grandpa, which it's always nice to see him. With her here, I have been able to finish several tasks, like my loan papers and other things. It's great that she's back. Now it's back to fighting for the right to party!!! (shout out to the Beastie Boys)

And that sort of sums up my summer from the previous entry. Just thought I'd share some. Until next time... peace bitches!

Emit Remmus' Summer Time

Hey there. It's Fernando once again; no longer a high school student, but up-n-coming college student. But of course there is always the summer vacation between school years for people of all ages to enjoy. For me, summer thus far has been a full of awesome trips and outings, as well as a few downers. But that is life, not everything is sunshine and smiles. Albeit that sounds pretty gay, everyone would love to have that in their own not-so-fruity way.

Once I officially graduated, I've been goin' out a few times with some of my good friends. Take the day after, where I helped out Ms. Lauer (or Ali) move into her new room. Once all the moving was done, I went out for tacos with Jennifer Tso, Ryan, Minh, and Andy; at the same time introducing the sope to Jennifer. Then there two beach trips in the same week; the first was with most of the "Smarties", which include Luis, Elias, Sifredo, and Alfred. We where there the whole day!!! Then there was the one with my siblings and Francis, who bought a couple of kites to fly. Of course you can't have summer without goin' to see movies. On 4th of July my family and I went to see "Live Free or Die Hard," where I left the theater with a huge smile on my face. I also got to see "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" with Rosalia (just the two of us), who looked very pretty in her yellow dress. That same day, which was this past Thursday, I saw a 1920's take on Shakespeare's "A Midnight Summer's Dream" with Ali. It was such a good show! Most importantly, I finally went to UC Irvine for placement testing. It's such a beautiful campus; it is SO green!!! And they have a Jack in the Box!!! I can't wait to go!

Then there are the downers... first the fact that I haven't found work. It's sort of makin' me a discouraged worker. Still lookin' for work though; I'm still keeping the faith. Then there is my mom leaving to El Salvador for a couple of weeks. It's just that I'm gonna miss seeing my mom, also the chance that we might starve or kill ourselves from our own cooking. The day she left was also lame, as my friends went to go see "Transformers." Bastards! The bright side though was the bike ride with Francis and Jennifer Lew, which was fun.

Now the biggest downer for me was the Benoit Tragedy. At first I was so upset that he died, since it wasn't long ago that Eddie Guerrero died. Then a wrestler with ability similar to Eddie dies too. However, I was even more upset, as well as confused, that it was believed that Chris Benoit killed his wife Nancy and 7 year-old son Daniel. With that in mind, I cannot watch a match with Benoit in, without thinking this bastard, with such great wrestling ability, murdered his family and then himself. I just don't know what to think; perhaps time will help me heal from this tragedy. But what upsets me even more is the damn media and how they handled this, bringing up the possibility of roid rage. Does this tragedy sounds like a quick outburst from steroids (note that both Nancy and Daniel died over one whole weekend). Then old wrestlers from five-ten years ago come in talking shit just to get their five minutes of fame. I don't recall such chaos when Eddie died; it's so stupid!!! I'm glad I have a friend in a girl named Melody Li to helped me with this, who reminded me that all these emotions makes me human. It just sucks that Benoit, one of the greats, is a murdering bastard. Before anyone found this out, they had a tribute show to Benoit on Raw. The final match they showed was the Wrestlemania XX Triple Threat Match with Triple H and Shawn Michaels for the World Heavyweight Championship. When he won that and cried, my brother started to cry. Then when he celebrated with then-WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero, I started to cry. I wish I could remember Benoit the way I do Eddie, but that cannot happen at this moment, if not ever...

That is how my summer has been. A lot of fun with a hint of sadness and confusion. But I do hope things will get better, as I'm sure they will. There's still plenty of summer left, then the big step into adulthood with my freshmen year of college. But I shall approach it one step at a time. That's all from Emit. Peace, bitches...

The Next Episode

Forgive me for naming this entry after a Dr. Dre song, but I feel it fitting for what is about happen to me in the next couple of months.

It's been one hell of a ride in public school. I've met so many people, taken part in so many things, as well been to so many places. But high school, specifically my senior year, must be my absolute favorite, as I truly had fun in this time than my middle school and elementary school years combined. I'd like to walk through it as I have this great time to reminisce...

The things that made me happy this year is the people I love and adore. After years of finding a niche in school, specifically where to hang out between classes, I found it with the people that are my real true friends . This goes out to the "Smarties" which include Luis Gonzalez, Jonathan Cruz-Garcia, Daniel "X" Hernandez, Alfred Isias, Heidi Joya, Elias Solana, Brenda Fuentes, and Sifredo Quijada Jr. Then there are the good ol' Decathletes, who I feel they're like my second family, of sorts. There are too many to name, as I've met so many beautiful people in this fine competition in the last two years. But I'll especially remember Ms. Jennifer Lew, who got me to do so many things in one year than I thought would by myself, as well as did me the honor of taking her to prom. So many friendly faces that I wish I can stay with, but now comes the time where we will go our seperate ways and become what we were destined to be. I love all you guys and you will not be forgotten. I just that I'm not.*

As some people got to Northridge, Berkeley, Riverside, and LA, I will go to UC Irvine (home of the Anteaters). I hope my college experience will be a pleasant one. However, it is still one summer away. Before I dive right into my new home, I must find a job to support my menial spending, as well as, finally, get my driver's license (maybe also get that iPod Shuffle fixed). Well, that is it for now. I'm a high school graduate lookin' at the the past present, and the no-so-distant future. I hope we are all ready... for the next episode.

*Forgive me if I did not mention you, but it'd be a bitch to write all your names.

One Hell of a Week

This is Fernando aka Taco Otoko-san with one hell of a week to talk about.

It actually started last Saturday, as me and Carlos tagged alongside the Magnet for their annual trip to Mammoth (and other neat locations). The first day was spent in Red Rock Canyon and Fossil Falls, where we learned much about the geology of the areas, as well as some astronomy in the clear sky. We even camped out there for the night. And it's very easy for me to say that it wasn't a very good sleep, as it was cold, rocky, and windy (which makes it dusty). The next all the groups went on a treasure hunt using GPS (Global Positioning System) to find said treasure. Unfortunately, our treasure was not found without some assistance, as it was located in a very dangerous area that we though the teachers would never place. We also got to our hotel that day, rooming alongside my friends Nestor, Andrew, and Ryan (YES, RYAN). On Monday, I went on a sweet hike up Parker Lake, along with Jennifer, Nancy Luong, Minh, and some of my other favorite people. But the best part of the trip was the snowball fights on the last day, as well as the devilish Jennifer Lew's plot of pranks upon one Jackson Tran (he slammed the door in her face...OMG). He was pummeled by snowballs, had salt put in his water, and forced to relive William's prank of rocks in his bag!!! That was such an awesome trip!

The fun didn't end there, as Thursday night was the UPP banquet. Alfred and Daniel were awarded some much deserved medals and trophies. We also took a butt-load of pics, just to show our awesomeness. Even Magnet's Jonathan Cruz was there to show his love. After all the performances and awards, there was dancing!!! And I danced 'till I needed to get back home to do some work. What a nice outing with my raza!

Friday was cherry on the sundae. It was the day of the Calculus/Statistics Venice Beach Trip. At first it started lame, as Elias and some of the girls were shopping for stupid sunglasses. That is why Heidi, Daniel, and I made our way to the beach to chillax. After a nice lunch, we all played a little football. What sucked though was damn Ryan me pinning me into snow (it REALLY sucked). Mr. Luu managed to get away from a sandy or watery prank, which I totally wanted to see. Then there was the Luau at 7, which was more of fiesta, with carne asada and Jarritos. Not as fun as Prom, but it was a nice evening to hang out with my friends. I got a free T-shirt!!!

Well, that was my week; it seemed longer than most weeks. I guess sometimes time doesn't fly when you're having fun. And with graduation comin' up, I'm milking whatever fun I can out of senior year. That is all for now. This Fernando signin' off. Peace.... bitches!!!

To Hell & Back

It has been a rough couple of days, as I have been swamped with a lot of work to do. I still am, but now I have taken care of the the dreaded list I made for myself. It was called "Nando's List Beford He Dies!!!" They consisted of a few things, which I'll describe each briefly...

1.) AP Testing: For the past three weeks, I have been AP testing. Those tests are quite tiresome, so I was glad I only signed up for four. It was only supposed to be two weeks, but my Calculus AB test was pushed back from two weeks ago to today. Man, that free-response was a bitch!!!

2.) CMAA Scholarship: I was called back for an interview to when a $1,000 scholarship. All i did was answer a few questions and take a pic. At first, I was completely nervous, but once the day came I threw it to the backburner and rolled with it. I took it as a chance to improve my interview skills and as a learning experience. I do hope I get it, though.

3.) Capital Markets Contest: Now this was one of the bigger pains. I teamed up with my friends Jennifer, Peter, and Andy to produce an essay and a powerpoint in which we showcased what the Federal Reserve will do depending on the trends going on today in the economy. We worked very hard and had fun with it, after some time of procrastination. Unfortunately we didn't win. I had a blast, though! After it was all said and done, I have greater respect for the my teammates, whom I can proudly call my friends.

Now that the evil competitions and tests are over with, I can now focus on my schoolwork and my college preparation. There's only a few weeks left of school. It's hard to believe the day I've dreamt of is now upon me. That is why I'm gonna be writing a three-part short story called "Stories for Summer Time." It will be a way for me to express the ideas I've come to realize, based on my actions and experiences. Be on the look out for it.

Well, that's all for this week. I'm now gonna relax a bit, as I've been to Hell and back!

AP (Absolute Pain)

Before I get into this week's topic, I'd like to mention a few things.

First off, it sucks ass that me and Ryan will have to share a room with Steven Xiao for the upcoming Magnet Mammoth Trip. Simply put, the guy really gets under my skin. He's also no sweet peach for Ryan, as they've also had their share of problems. I'm just scared that us three combustable elements well explode in that hotel room. Second, I still think that the polar bear Knut is still cute. Third, my Analytical Writing Exam is this Saturday. Lame. Fear not, though, as I am up for the task.

Now for this week's topic: the Advanced Placement Exams. For the whole year, I've been studying Economics, English Literature, and Calculus AB to pass these tests. The tests dates are now upon me and my fellow students, the pain can start to recede... or can it? Apparently, the Calculus AB tests never made it to the school, so now both AB classes, as well as some BC students, need to wait two weeks for the test. That's bullshit!!! I wanted to get it over with. I'm sure some feel the same way, while others are relieved to have some extra time. Whatever. Anyway, I've already completed the English Lit test, which was very challenging, but not impossible. I still have my Econ tests next Thursday and the Cal test in two weeks. I don't know how Jennifer can do six tests in the span of two weeks (Government, Cal BC, English Lit, Physics, Macro- AND Micro- Econ). She's just that awesome, although she's probably just like everyone else who can't wait for this absolute pain to be over with. I know I'll be.

Well, that's it for this week. I wish anyone takin' AP tests good luck. It's May, so we're almost there!!! Then we're done with high school. That's the one good thing about AP's: they're a sign that the school year is almost over. Whooooo!!!

Red Carpet Awesomeness

Prom was fuckin' awesome!!!

I met my group by the Yuca Church, as we were getting a ride from Dennis and Trihn. Jennifer looked beautiful in her dress, as I expected no less. Nancy Loung and Mihn also looked great (made me feel cool rollin' with good-lookin' girls). Jonathan Zhu looked pretty cool too. At the event itself, we took lots of pictures. Sucks that I didn't have a camera; I'll probably have to ask for pictures from one of the girls. I saw my a lot of my friends, all lookin' pimp. Jonathan Cruz, in particular, looked awesome; he was like John Travolta in Pulp Fiction.

We all eventually made our way to our table and waited forever for our chicken dinner, which wasn't that great (save for the mashed potatoes). Then came the dancing. And yes, I DID dance. It took forever to get Jen and the other girls to dance, but they eventually found their way to the dance floor. Mihn and Jonathan Cruz really got into it! There were also many others goin' fuckin' crazy on that dance floor, particularly Ryan (no surprise).

Around 12:00 or so, my group left to go bowlin'. we went to this one place downtown. When we got there, I realized I was familiar with the area (it was near a Sizzler's I've been to). And I must say that Jennifer kicks so much ass in bowling!!! Of the five of us, I came in 4th, (poor Minh, she's so sweet). And after that it was time to call it a night. Got home around 3:00am.

Now in May, I now realize my run at Lincoln High School is almost up. But yesterday, it was a day where I can forget about that notion and have fun. And I did have fun. I had a hot date, I danced, and I bowled!!! But now life must go on. The AP tests start next week, the Capital Markets Competiton is in a few weeks. Then comes graduation. But yesterday was an evening where me and my friends were able to put whatever worries aside and go crazy.

I M N Anteater

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages! The Garcia family and UC Irvine proudly present to you...THE NEXT ANTEATER!!!

That's right, I have decided on going to UC Irvine. It took lots of time, thought, and deep sobbing (fuckin' UCLA) for me to come to this decision. One thing that motivated me to choose UCI is the fact that it costs less than UC Santa Barbara ($2000 less). The second thing is that UCSB is a lot farther than UCI. Although I feel that I need to leave this place for a while, I don't think I can handle being that far away from "the city I live in, the City of Angels" (Red Hot Chili Peppers: Under the Bridge). There is also the fact that it is known for lots of Asians. I welcome that, as I am comfortable hanging out with them, as well as I find them very attractive (the ladies, of course). But what truly helped me is this gut feeling that I got after the rejections from LA and Berkeley. It's callin' out to me. Weird, huh?

Don't get me wrong; UCSB is a great place. It's a beautiful campus right by the beach. I congratulate those that are going there and wish them the best of luck, as well as to all my friends going down their own path. It kinda sucks that I don't know anyone who's goin' along with me. Oh well...I am a loner, always have been. I work best by myself. But as long as I've got my family and friends to support me, then I think I can walk the path God has laid out for me.

Time Flies

Ever since Jennifer has agreed to go to prom with me, many have been scratching their heads until they're raw and blood. I leave them with lots of questions as to why she's going with lil' ol' me. Well, to say I was expecting this reaction is an understatement, but I never anticipated how much enjoyment I'm getting out of it. Watching people like Steven look like the people on Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader is priceless. However, the diarrhea that comes out of his mouth called words isn't as entertaining, making crazy assumptions and statements. Goes to show that some people need to grow up. All I'm goin' to say is that if anyone out there has a problem with this, I'm not hard to find. Look me up so I can shut you up!!! Movin' on...

As the days go by, a number of tests are fast-approaching. First, there are the ELM and EPT, required to enroll into the CSU's. Now these tests will be May 5th, the day after prom. It's gonna be a bitch! Nevertheless, I'm Fernando Enrique Garcia Hernandez, so I can handle it. Then, of course, is the AP examinations. Econ, Cal AB, and English Lit. are the ones I welcome. They are less than a month away, but I remain cool and collective about them. That's not good. I'll probably feel otherwise once the tests draw near. Then there is the Entry Level Writing Exam I must complete for the UC's. I'm not the only one that hates to write essays. However, that doesn't mean I can't write the most bitchin' essay in my academic tenure. Three words...TAKE EM' BRING!!!

Last thing, as the minutes turn into hours, the time for choosing is upon me. I must eventually choose between Irvine and Santa Barbara, and, unfortunately, I didn't go to check out Irvine. Lots of people were busy, so I can't blame them. Even with this occurrence, I still lean toward Irvine. I don't know why? Maybe I'll end up there. We'll see how the next week will play out, but I hate that I haven't made up my mind yet!!!

Well, that's about it for this week. Goes to show ya that time really does fly.

Back to Business

One very big thing happened this week. So big, that I wrote a seperate entry for it called "Aftermath." IZE GOTS ME A PROM DATE BITCHES!!! Forgive me for the foul language, but I am as gitty as a little school girl. At first I wasn't making such a big deal out of it as most people, but once I somehow made Steven Xiao confused and jealous, I feel like a million bucks! At least now he'll stop buggin' Jennifer to go with him, as she's goin' with me. If you want to hear about it more, check out "Aftermath." Hooray for me!!!

But not everything was fun and amusing, as I went back to school this week. The AP tests are comin' up, so it's crunch time. Calculus AB will be tricky, as I crammed a butt-load of material for two weeks. I now need to practice and sink it all in. Wish me luck with that. Economics and English Literature are tough as well, but I think I can manage.

Then there is the choice of which college I'm going to. Right now, it is between UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine. So far, I have more of a feel for UCSB, as I actually went to check out the campus with Jonathan and Daniel this Saturday. I also had dinner with Janet and her friend, who went to UCSB, at a nice Italian restaurant in Alhambra. She answered most of my questions, especially the ones concerning the school's rep. Now I would like to check out Irvine so I can reach a decision. Anyone out there who can help hit me up. PLEASE!!!

With all the shit I had to deal with this week, it was nice to watch a hilarious 300 parody on South Park and another one-hour special of Naruto: Shippuuden. What wasn't nice, however, was the damn power outage that occurred on Thursday. Sucked balls!!!

I believe that was my week. Now I must brace myself for the next few weeks of anarchy and worry. Hopefully not all will be bad. Like I said earlier, "IZE GOTS ME A PROM DATE BITCHES!!! And that's something to look forward to.

Aftermath

A couple of weeks, I was looking for someone to take to the prom. The original plan was to do so when I was good and ready, only that I was somewhat instigated by some people to do so asap. So I did. I asked Jennifer Lew, and she said she'd get back to me. Now in the last few weeks, she didn't get back to me, nor did I make an effort to get an answer. That's my bad. However, when two UCs don't accept you, a fuckin' cable box almost fucks up your weekend, scholarship deadlines are on your ass, and your parents are getting a little on your nerves, an answer is the least of your priorities, especially if it's a "no." Also, I'm a bit shy when it comes to this shit. Nevetheless, that's my bad.

Now fast foward to this week; I had a week of school off and felt a bit rejuvenated; ready to get back on track. As I was on my way to Ms. Kwan's room on Monday, my friend Ryan says hi and sneaks in something within that salutation. What he said will be explained in the following events. As I was talking to Peter about the difficulties of having Steven Xiao as a partner, Nancy Luong and Mihn pulled me aside and had a little chat with me. Now, at first I though they were A) going to kick my ass for some reason, or B) going tell me that someone was in an accident. Thankfully, neither was the case. All they told me that Jen was waiting for me to ask again, and would probably say "yes." Me asking her again was what Ryan hinted at when I saw him (horribly I might add). What surprised me more was the number of people that knew about this. Goes to show you that girls and a gay guy love to chat in their sewing circles (what I call anything that involves gossip). So asked again, with the assistance of Ryan... as he dragged me by my hoody to where they hang out. And she said "yes." And with that Emit Remmus has two words for everyone...FUCK YEAH!!!

...

So there it is...at this time I AM goin' to prom. Now I must attend to a number of things, and most of them concern the same shit I was bitchin' about in "Realization of Reality." That's right...MONEY BITCHE$!!! What's gonna be the killer is the limo I want to get for us and our good ol' friends (the more the merrier). But for now I will relax to and bask the light God has shined on me. And with that, I would like thank Jennifer and those that voluntarily helped me for this. Goes to show that I really do have some good friends.

My Spring Break

I'm here again with lots of work to do, but not wanting to do it. So, I'm writing about the so-so spring break I had, after a week of UC hatin', scholarship chasin', Calculus crammin', cash hustlin', and lots and lots of walkin'. Anyways...

My spring break started of with a bang, as my brother and I got a damn cable box to work just to wow our guests with Wrestlemania 23. And we did. It was awesome!!! But I won't talk about it much; I did enough of that last week.

On Monday and Tuesday, I got up early in the morning to go to Calculus sessions at school. With the AP tests comin' up, now is the time to cram and review. However, it was Monday in which Carlos and I went to get a haircut. Now my hair is short (sucks). Tuesday was more fun as me and my friends decided to go play some basketball afterwards. It was a nice outing.

The rest of the week I would clean the house and do some more Calculus, even going to the library to avoid the distractions of home. I would also AIM with some of my friends, just to pass the time.

Saturday was awesome, as I went out to see the movie Grindhouse. That shit was sweet!!! There was Robert Rodriguez's movie "Planet Terror", full fo zombie-like creatures, and Quentin Tarantino's flick "Deathproof", where a car-driving psycho stalks and kills women. Both movies were pretty cool, but I prefer the former, mostly because of Rose McGowan. And the little coming attractions were fuckin' hilarious. Anyone who likes blood, violence, and ass-kickin' ladies, then go out and see this double-feature.

That about wraps it up for me this week. Happy "Thanksgiving.*"

*Those that have seen Grindhouse might understand it.

A Rollercoaster of a Week

Happy April Fool's Day to all the fools out there. This time around I'll be talking about the most mentally and physically exhausting week I've had in some time.

Let's see, this week was when everyone found out if they were accepted into UCLA or UC Berkeley. Unfortunately, these motherfuckin' universities turned me down. I admit, I was in a deep puddle of shame and disappointment, for about 2 days. It took a lot of self-control and Benadryl to bring me back down to earth. Now I'm okay! Hooray! Now my next move is to choose between UC Irvine or UC Santa Barbara, as I'm leaning toward the former. I'm gonna have to do a lot of research. FUCK!!!!!

But not all was rain and clouds in my life, as there was a new South Park and a Naruto: Shippuuden special right around the corner to cheer me up. South Park was especially funny, as it was a hilarious spoof of 24. I highly recommend to those who have cable or internet access; it is called "The Snuke."

Then came the biggest headache of my weekend, Wrestlemania 23. I was able to scrape some cash to catch it, and got the cable box on Friday. The only problem, however, was that the damn box would not show any picture whatsoever, driving me to the point of canceling my Wrestlemania party. With two UCs rejecting me, this fuckin' stubborn box was driving me to insanity, and everyone was going to feel my wrath!!! Fortunately the box began working at the last minute, so the show was able to go on. I was so relieved and blessed, as I really needed this after such a shitty week. Goes to show that God does exist and doesn't hate me that much, giving me this 4 hour event to share with my friends. The ladder match was sweet, as well as Undertaker's World Championship victory. Sucks that John Cena beat Shawn Michaels; in the same fashion as how he beat Triple H last year (getting schooled and then winning with his stupid STFU submission).

Damn! What a week! Now I got spring break to look forward to. I'll try to find some time to relax and hang out with my friends. I got a lot of work ahead of me, as the motherfuckin' prom and AP tests are comin' up. Need to rest up for what lies ahead of me.

Realization of Reality

Several things have come up to my attention. Very distressing things. Things that 13 year-old Fernando didn't have to deal with. Unfortunately, 18 year-old 'Nando does. And it starts with Wrestlemania 23.

Wrestlemania is the WWE's biggest show of the year. It holds a feeling of giddiness and enthusiasm to many wrestling fans. I got it last year and it was pretty sweet. Unfortunately, not this year. This year, the card isn't as great as last year. There are two championship main events where there hasn't been much build up, a "hair vs hair" that has caused Vince McMahon to show up on each WWE show and rant for 10+ minutes, and an 8-man ladder match which is crowded with too many good wrestlers (which hurts the already poor undercard). I feel like not getting it this year, as it seems of a waste of $50 that could be used for the following things that I've realized I WOULD and COULD need the money in the upcoming month or so...

1.) The AP Tests (each costs $13, totaling to $52 for the four tests I want to take)

2.) The ELM or EPT for CSU's (each is $18)

3.) [?] UC Entry Exams (not sure how much it costs, if at all, but I want to take it into consideration, just in case)

4.) The Motherfuckin' Prom (don't get me started...)

There are probably some other shit I can't remember at the moment. The point is that I need money, so I can't be spending my parents' money for a show that won't be worth $50. It could be used for something better. It is heat where it hit me: THAT...I...AM...NOW...IN...REALITY, where money is short and opportunity costs reign. I'm truly growing up, and it sucks ass!

My solutions...not get Wrestlemania, allow my dad to abduct me to his damn "jale", save some money, and find a job in the following weeks. Not out of high school and I am already worrying about money. Must come from looking for and working on scholarships. FUCK!!! Anyway, I needed to get that off my chest, so that is all for now.

I am...The God of War!!!

I'm completely bored, thus writing about some new stuff, namely one of the coolest games I've played since The Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess. This game is the sequel to the awesome PS2 game, God of War II. I'm telling ya, this game is fuckin' great. It brings back some of the good stuff from its predecessor, as well as some new stuff (riding Pegasus, new monsters, and some familiar Greek heroes for the player to kill). Sweeet!!! I got it on Saturday as me and my sister where stranded at Pet Smart/Pollo Loco plaza thingy in Alhambra with a stubborn Camry. I finished in five days, showing that I... HAD... ABSOLUTELY... NOTHING...BETTER... TO DO. Nevertheless, if you're a fan of Greek mythology, blood and gore, and awesome action, make sure you pick this one up, as well as God of War, the first one. The sttoryline will flow better.

Moving on, one thing I didn't get to mention last week concerns the Capital Markets Contest that I'm participating alongside Jennifer Lew, Peter Li, and Andy Luu. It appears that there will be this lady by the name of...??? (I'll remember it later) who will be following and documenting us on our experiences with the contest. That's pretty cool. Tomorrow my team will be meeting with her after school. Should be interesting.

Another positive turn of events is that Mr. Luu, Carlos' current math teacher, is doing my Calculus AB class a favor and helping us catch up in the course. My class has lost lots of time with absence of Mr. Martinez, so it's cool that Luu is helping us stand a chance in passing the AP test.

Concerning prom, I lack too much sleep to be stressing about it at this time. As soon as I get my mind and spirit back on track, I will once again approach those that many know about by now. If many think I'm bullshitting, how about this reason: I'M FUCKIN LAZY!!! Whoo!!! And what?!!!

Responses

Monday, March 12, I pulled off the first bandage!!! Around the end of 6th period I asked my friend, fellow decathlete, Jennifer Lew. She's a nice person; lots a fun. So I would like to go with her. I asked...in a simple manner...and she said that she'll get back to me. Not the answer I wanted. And by Friday...still no answer. I don't know whether to wait a while, or press on to my next choice. The lamest thing is that she kept reminding me about the new econ competition, instead of giving me a "yes" or a "no". It kinda pissed me off, but I eventually came to the conclusion that I should take this prom dilemna slow and easy. But still, it kinda ruined my week.

What did left my spirits, though, was the new South Park and Naruto: Shippuuden. Cartman did something incredibly gay and Butters was sent to a camp that "prays the gay away." This one was a classic!!! 4.5 out of 5 stars. Then there was Naruto, where Gaara fought against Akatsuki's Deidara in a sweet battle. Next week there will be a one-hour special!!! Can't wait.

Another cool thing was that UC Santa Barbara has accepted me!!! That makes two UC's that want me. It would be cool if LA and Berkeley accepy me too. Things are lookin' up for me. I still need to finish up some of my scholarships. Rest assured, I will get them done. Need that money! Whoo!

Then there is the new Econ competition that I am participating in, alongside Jennifer Lew, Peter Li, and Andy "Thomas" Luu. It consists of an essay, a stock market game, and a power-point presentation. DAMN!!! What have I gotten myself into now? Anyways, the winning team gets $500 per member and an all-expense paid trip to New York. Pretty sweet. Wish me luck, as Macroeconomics isn't my fortee. However, my public speaking skills aren't too shabby. I did win a medal, you know.

It Was a Good Week

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First on my agenda, I got into UC Irvine!!! That's big news forme. I got an email from UCI last Friday, saying there was a change in my application status. I assumed that it was just the changes I made to my FAFSA earlier in the week. However, when people started saying that they got in, I checked it out. And what do you know? So did I! I'm very happy. I hope that get into UCLA though. But I could see myself going to UCI, supposedly a school full of Asian students. I'm cool with that, as I have somewhat of a liking to the Asian ladies. Probably because not many in my raza are in the AP classes alongside me. I love smarts! And I know a few girls at my school that are very beautiful in my eyes. Of who I speak of, I'll leave it to you.

Next thing: the new South Park season. One word: Awesome. They kicked off their 11th season with Randy Marsh saying the "n" word on TV and Cartman fighting a little person to the song "Down with the Sickness". It was a very good episode. Out of 5 stars, 3.5. I'll be expecting more gold in the upcoming weeks.

Lastly, there was the Increase the Peace Volleyball Tournament this weekend. I played for the Asian Club team, with pandas on our uniforms. It was FIERCE!!! We won our first game with the needed 15 points. Unfortunately, we lost our second game in overtime, 13-11. We still made the playoffs, only to play against the same team. Sucks. We lost 9-14 with time running out. It's okay. We all played great and had a lot of fun. I got a goody bag, a bright shirt, and a chance to hang out with some of my favorite people. It's like that Ice Cube song, "It Was a Good Day".

I enjoyed myself this week and hope I continue to do so as I near the end of my senior year. My god, I'm so old!!!