October

So I am back in Flagstaff, going to work, running the station, and going to classes.

Nothing too special.

But maybe that’s the problem? I really haven’t had much excitement lately. Just all kind of hum-drum. Though Halloween is coming up fast. I don’t know what or if  I am going to dress up or not. Don’t even know what or who I should dress up as. Part of me wants to do a character from South Park. But who? I just chopped my hair really short… so… I guess for a lot of the characters, if I get a damn hat, it won’t matter what my hair is like.

Or I can use my new haircut as an advantage…

Ugh. Too much nonsense to be concerned with right now.

Oh yea, and I was on DA earlier today and found out that it was Spirit Day. I don’t think I really have the time to create something today, only because I can draw, but coloring it all in would require me to go into the school labs and they close at 5pm (right when I get off of work….which is where I am at right now… ^^).

 

 

 

The New Do

So this is a photo that my sister took of me this summer. I had a desire to all of the sudden chop all of my hair off. I decided to take that leap and try something totally different and do you know what? I love it, and it makes me want to keep trying to just go all out and have fun.

Heck, I am in college! YOLO!

Koolaid on the House

My friend Kim saunters up to the counter at Cheba Hut where the cashier is struggling with the stack of cheap styrofoam cups behind the register.

“Heeeey” she creeps while leaning forward on the counter, framing her boobs and batting her lashes, “can I have a Koolaid please?”

The poor sucker gives her a once over, “Sure. Here.”

She’s surprised that when she looks up from taking out her wallet, that he’s walking away. She stutters and stares after him.

As he heads to the back he calls over his shoulder:

“It’s on the house.”

We laugh. She surprised herself.

KARMA – Sushi in Flag

So today I was strolling along downtown with my two friends for a mini photo-project, and we came across KARMA. Now, both of my friends have gone there before, and they absolutely love it. Myself? I thought it was pretty good. I didn’t try any of their sushi, as it was way out of my price-range. However, I definitely recommend their happy-hour specials. Drop in there if you want 3$ salmon and crab cakes or a California Roll with a drink off the specials menu. Otherwise, I do not think that it is worth going there.

At least on a college-student’s budget.

But for this up-and-coming Valentine’s Day, I strongly recommend it as it is a great location, ambiance, food, and service; it has the whole package to make an enjoyably romantic evening with your loved one. ❤

Though if you have the money, and you want to go to a suave and classy sushi place in Flag? This is your ideal destination.

Also, I apologize for the lack of photos here. I would be posting a picture but I didn’t take one when I went (left my camera in the car), so the link to their website for further information can be found here, or above in the beginning of the post when I mention Karma.

Starting off this February right!

So, it is now the first week of a new month, a couple things come into play. First of all, this coming Friday is Flagstaff’s monthly “First Friday Artwalk.” For those of you who don’t know about the First Friday Artwalk in downtown Flag, probably don’t live here or go to school here. If you do, then you must live under a rock up in Humphrey’s Peak or in the Canyon. Seriously.

First Friday is definitely a great time to start off a new month. It’s got cool music, good people, awesome art pieces, and great deals on food and drinks. Overall, a bunch of material to have a good time. Tomorrow, I am getting out there. I wish I was 21 and could hit up the awesome deals at the bars, but oh well. Take it all as it comes, right?

Also this weekend is Superbowl Sunday! Honestly, I don’t really care very much about the Superbowl, but the culture around it albeit is quite entertaining. It’s another reason to throw parties and get together. Something that doesn’t seem to happen too often anymore. However, this Sunday, I am not entirely sure what my plans will be. I know that my roommate will want to watch the Superbowl with the rest of the dorm. I am hoping for a separate viewing room exclusively for commercials. That’s all I am really interested in as an Advertising and PR Major.

So that just leaves me with Saturday evening with nothing to do. Maybe I should do homework? Nah. I will be sure to try and find a nice party, or just kickit in the dorm, playing Halo Reach or CoD, and pissing off my roommate. ;]

Ah my roommate… that’s a whole ‘nother story for another day.

So, along with this month comes the famous V-Day, or aka Single’s Awareness Day. Seriously, I was hoping to not be single again for this Valentines Day. But I guess it’s all cool, since I really don’t know what a V-Day would be like with a significant other, so I really don’t know what I am missing (or not missing). What I do know though, is that I will be sure to pamper myself, and make the most out of the day, and out of being single. (I won’t be single forever; right!?!) So I will enjoy my singleness while I have it. Because if I don’t, I will regret it later! (Maybe…)

Oh yea, and to add to the excitement of this weekend, this month I am starting up with some changes in my life, which I will cover later. But tomorrow, I am going to get a drastic haircut. I will be sure to post some awesome before-after pictures for your entertainment. (Again, I will make a separate post about hair salons in Flagstaff and everything so you all get a decent cut, and avoid the places that rip you off!)

Remember, if you are in Flagstaff for the first Friday of the month (any month), be sure to hit up downtown Flagstaff for the Artwalk. Meet new people, hear live music, see awesome local and tribal art, and experience the food and culture that is Flagstaff, Arizona!

Until next time.

Ciao!

Late Night Business

No. Not that business you pervs.

I am talking about the “can’t-sleep-because-all-of-the-sudden-there-are-a-gazillion-things-I-have-to-do-NOW” business.

Yes, I know. College student. But seriously? All of my homework is done, and I have really nothing to worry about. However, my roommate is thoroughly pissed at me (even though I am being very quiet, and only my desk lamp is on) because apparently, she chooses tonight to be a light sleeper. (She has slept through me talking on the phone, and playing video games during the day). It’s not like I do this all the time. Besides. She doesn’t have classes until 10:30. I have class at 7:30. So, she’ll get sleep. Don’t worry.

However, back to the “late night business,” currently mussing, searching for a new television series to watch online. I just got caught up with Community. So now I am looking to hook on to another obsession for awhile.

Additionally, trying to come up with a short-series tele-screenplay to shoot as a video project for school. It would be something, essentially, shot over the summer, but things need to be set up and the plans and story-board has gotta come out now, ya know?

Anyways. It’s about 4am, I think it’s time to get in a little shuteye before a long day of classes and work.

Ciao.

Back in Flag/ Where’s the Snow?

So, after a much-needed break from the usual, I flew out to California to see my parents for Christmas and the New Year. After just arriving in Flagstaff a week ago, I have noticed something peculiar… the lack of the snowy-winter-wonderland. It’s cold, yes, but where’s my snow? Without a doubt that the avid snowboarders here at NAU are disappointed to see less snow on their Snow Bowl.

Heck, in this past week and a half, there were days where it  was almost warm. (Yes, everyone, 50-60 degrees is warm for Flagstaff this time of year!) I have found myself with an overflowing closet, which includes various clothing items for cold to freezing temperatures. I’d like to get rid of some of my less-warm articles. Sending them home in a nice little box temporarily until April when I will need them again. But that appears to not be the case.

If it’s something Flagstaff has taught me in my year and a half of living here, it’s to be prepared for all weather conditions and scenarios. Seriously. This city has a mind of its own when it comes to the weather.

Ofcourse, as I am typing this, it is starting to snow lightly outside. Don’t think it will be enough to make a snowman tomorrow… but one could hope.

 

 

Thanksgiving Teaser

This year, I spent Turkey Day with my parents back in California. It was rather uneventful, dull, and slightly miserable because I had pink-eye and a cold; leaving me feeling extremely lazy and spent. Therefore, I did not get to fully enjoy the California weather by going to the beach with my friends and family.

It was so relaxing, that I completely forgot about school and missed three assignments that week. Currently, I am taking a swift break from working right now so I don’t drive myself insane. Seriously, it is crunch time. I do not see how I missed this last year. It is not even worth it to go home for Thanksgiving, because when you return, there is one week of normal classes, then reading week, and then finally, the ever-so dreaded and celebrated Finals Week.

Personally? I cannot wait for finals week. However, I will definitely miss being here. I love Flagstaff, and I love my friends here; but I am ready for a break from the schoolwork. If there was a way I could live here over winter break, and just go home for the holiday, I would. There isn’t much to do during the winter at the house, especially when you do not yet own a car, and can only use your drivers license for two weeks at a time because of the expense of insurance.

Anyways, Thanksgiving break was just a horrible teaser of what is to come. Going home for that short break has really thrown me out of the swing of schoolwork. I have lost my drive to finish strong this semester. Now that I was given ample time to relax, starting back up again is just such a drag. It wasn’t long enough. Next year, I am not going home for Thanksgiving. I will stick it out like I did last year. It’s much easier on my poor psyche that way, and on my wallet (and my parent’s wallets).

Well, for now I must bid you all farewell. I promise I will have much better posts after this minor nightmare is over.

Late Night Thoughts

Well, it is 3:42am and I am wide awake. Why? I have no clue. It may be because I have been feeling under the weather, and I have been getting more sleep than I normally do. Or, on the other hand, it could be the fact that I am subconsciously anxiously anticipating a homecoming for Thanksgiving. I can’t remember a time when I was really looking forward to going home since being away in college. Sure, I have been a little homesick here and there, but overall, never enough to be excited and looking forward to going home like I have been these past few weeks.

There has just been a lot of things going on, I guess I really do need a break. This weekend alone was an amazing adventure; at least Friday and Saturday were. Sunday I did a big load of nothing but sleeping and eating.

It wasn’t as glorious as I thought it would be.

Anyways, I will be sure to update everyone on my glorious filming experience this past weekend, as well as share photos with you all. At the moment I am just kind of thinking about my future.

Yeah, typical thing for someone to contemplate when they are awake at 4am huh? Though I am serious! I have been watching people around me create things that I have wanted to do, or wish I could do, but I just never seem to make time for it, or I discredit myself before I even start. For example, the major I was going to get in Electronic Media and Film. Now, I don’t regret my primary decision to graduate with a Bachelor’s in Public Relations. That is first and foremost the major for me. However, to be successful in PR, you need to know how to work all sorts of media. So, this gives me the chance to try my hand at many different things; which was one major reason why I chose the major in the first place. It is so widely applied that I can do just about anything with it!

I guess it is kind of my safety if you will. I am still trying to find my specialty. My passion. I am coming closer to really unlocking my potential and my creativity. I have discovered that I have a knack for photography. In general, I always knew that I had an eye for art. All forms of art from pictures to music to words. I love it all. I believe that the career I would be best at would be some kind of director or editor.

So… I am going to wrap up this drabble here, since this has little if not anything to do with Flagstaff. This is probably a more appropriate post for my other blog. Oh well. :] Currently, I am awaiting news from a friend who has connections to the Sedona Film Festival. He is inquiring about internship opportunities/jobs at the festival. He’s going to try to hook me up! I am so excited. I hope there is something available for me to do. I would love to participate in this, it’s a great networking opportunity for me, I can’t pass this up!

One of the Top Three Greatest Fears of the College Student…

Probably one of the most stressed-over topics in the college-student‘s life next to finals and enrollment. Choosing where and, possibly, who you want to live with for an extended period of time is really stressful. There are just too many what-ifs. These concerns that we have often stop us from taking that chance to meet someone new. Though most times, if feels more like a risk; you never know if you are going to get that roommate that is just… insane.

It’s not the insane roommate that I am apprehensive about, they are far fewer than you would think. It’s the roommate that’s inconsiderate, rude, or worse; smokes and does drugs. Those are things I will never put up with. Other than that, I believe I could cope with just about anyone.

This year, I am rooming with my friend Tandi. We are both almost exactly alike if I’m not more sensitive and she’s not more aloof about certain things; we are pretty much at the same level of temperament. While this is a good thing at times, something that we have both discovered is that there is a bit more tension than there used to be. Quite frankly, things are too boring when we are together all the time.

Now last semester when we were really good friends, hung out like all the freaking time. So we were able to get out of our rooms, but now that we live together… we are less inclined to think up of things to do so we can have fun and go out because well… we are both right there. So why go anywhere? Basically. We need more fun in our lives, and some spontaneity. Therefore, entering ourselves into the roommate lottery next year would be the best course of action.

Why is this subject coming up right now? Well, she the need to ‘break it to me’ that she wanted to try a different roommate for next year. I was thinking along the same lines because, well… I just needed a change. She was way too surprised to find that I was so nonchalant about the entire thing. That makes me wonder what exactly my friends think of me…

Though honestly, rooming with other people is probably going to be the best course of action for the both of us. Perhaps we will be able to better focus on making new/more friends which would be awesome! So, if any of you have concerns about roommates or about moving in general… just take the chance! Add a little spontaneity in your life! I know I definitely need more in mine!