Arbitrary Observations: Spring Break Edition

Welcome to another edition of Arbitrary Observations. This time, the focus shall be on my spring break, so if you don't really are that interested in hearing it, then fuck you! I mean, what are you doin' on this blog anyway, if you're not the least bit interested in what I have to say. Damn, I guess saying such things doesn't come across as amusing online, as computers lack emotion. Haha... But anyways I had a nice break that was more satisfying than winter break...


Monday
First day back, I finally got a hold of my CMAA scholarship!!! AND THE PEOPLE REJOICED!!! $2,000!!! Took a walk down Lincoln Heights to cash in that bad boy. What did not amuse me, however, was Steven Xiao trying to get me to come to Lincoln High School to do my lil' bro's college panel for Asian Club, which he was postponing 'til he can organize it well (give him a break; it was the week of his birthday). But I didn't, not like I was going to attend anyway. I do feel sorry for those that were invited to the thing but couldn't make it. Damn Steven... hasn't changed a bit...

Well, I also celebrated my $2,000 monetary increase with some left-over carne asada from Carlos' birthday party. Yum! And to top off the day, Francis and John came over with Carlos, with a Wii in hand. And of course, we got in a few hours of Super Smash Bros. Brawl!!! Pretty chill start to a pretty chill break!

Tuesday
This was the only day I planned on goin' to Lincoln, mostly cause J.Lew was goin' to be there. Kinda sucked that I couldn't arrive earlier, I was only able to enter until school let out (damn security). Anyways, I got in a few hi's, talkes a bit with Ms. Kwan, and had lunch with Jennifer at Carl's Jr. What took me be surprise was running into my friend Oscar (as old as Carlos) doin' pretty well for himself, on the football AND track team!!! Impressive.

Then after walking with Jen to her house, I went on a lil' walk around Lincoln Park, which always put my mind at ease. The funny thing, though, was that these dudes offered to sell me some marijuana, which I don't do. I told them I was okay, then they asked me for some of my left-over Carl's Jr. Well, since I wasn't gonna finish it, I gave it to them and they gave me some props. Then, as I was a few houses down from my house, my dumb friend Joel and his friend Adrian offered me a toke, which I declinedas well. And when Moses and Alex came to hang at my house, I asked Moses why the hell they would even ask me. Moses just told me that Joel is just dumb like tha. And I don't need any convincing on that. Haha...

Good to see some of my ol' friends and homies, and I do hope Alex gets his damn high school diploma. I wish I could help, but I'm not exactly great with encouragement, and even I could, I can do only so much. It's up him.

Wed. & Thur.
Well, not much to say here. Didn't do much other than play Call of Duty 4 with Moses on PS3, and rest up as I got a bit sick. I was gonna go to Elias' with Andy and play some Brawl, but he had a job interview at this law firm. Can't hate on him for that. And he go the job!!! Kudos to him!

Friday
Earlier in the week, Alex Hoang called me up to see if we could hang out on Friday. And we did. Met up with Alex and Darren, and we chilled at Bong's workplace, waiting for Danny, Nestor, and Dilbert... for TWO HOURS. It took two hours for Dilbert to make up his mind of whether he wanted to come or not, which he eventually decided not to. So Me, Nestor, his girlfriend, Alex, Danny, and Darren went to go see Semi-Pro, since many of us hadn't seen it, and there weren't that many interesting movies out that weekend. And I must say, it was a pretty funny movie. Love Will Ferrel! Then we all squeezed into Nestor's car and went to go bowling at ABC Bowling. Too bad we didn't get to, as we first ate some Wendy's, and it was getting pretty late for Danny, who was headin' for Las Vegas that weekend. So that wraps up my Friday. It was nice to hang with these guys.

Saturday
This had to be the best event of my break. I finally got to hang out with my homies Jonathan, Luis, Alfred, and Elias at Universal Studios Hollywood! Too bad Sifredo was in Louisiana for the break (WTF?!) and Daniel was nowhere to be found... again. Anyway, us guys, along with Wendy and Bessie, had a pretty damn good time. We got on all the rides, and saw most of the attractions, sans Waterworld. That sucked, but the girls needed to get home early, so we had to cut the evening short.

Did anyone know that the Simpsons Ride is replacing the Back to the Future Ride? That some ol' bullshit! I loved that ride! The Simpsons better deliver, cause if they don't... (shaking fists)

What I've come to realize is that many of the rides and attractions at Universal Studios come with wetness. Shrek 4D, Terminator 2: 3D, Jurassic Park, Waterworld, the Studio Tour, all can get you wet!!! The only thing missing is for someone to drentch you with a bucket of water at the end of Backdraft! Well, that was my Saturday; I got a few pics, and got a chance to hang with my homies.


...And Sunday, of course, I returned to UCI for the spring quarter. I'm re-energized, focused, and motivated, especially with the 3.5 I got last quarter. I hope all my readers had a great spring break, and if they'd like, they may share them with me in the comments, AIM chats, etc. Now, I must return to reality... haha. This is Fernando signing off! Peace.