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she had her hair did, it was bound to fall

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:22:18 GMT

[x] Google Calendar
[x] cute notebook with space to write the date
[x] Gmail inbox organized

I am ready for school! Summer 2009 was a bit draggy for me, but I learned a lot about myself and how I operate. I'm not quite sure who still reads this, but for what it's worth.. I'm sorry to anyone I was supposed to hang out with this summer but never got around to. It may seem like I had a lot of free time, but time was just so hard to manage. There's no use in me trying to enumerate the excuses. The important thing is that I've finally taken some time to myself, and now I'm ready to face the world again. I know it's kind of ridiculous, but it's a lot easier for me to make time for people when I'm more busy. Whether I like it or not, I need structure in my life. Structured responsibilities leave more room for spontaneous fun!

So let's do stuff, yeah?

<3/Tiffany Rivera

'cause it's all about love, and i know better

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:23:31 GMT

"Patugut ka!" Kapangpangan to English: "stop that!" Those are the words my parents said to me just as I was about .3 miles away from my running goal for tonight, my personal best. I understand and appreciate that they care about me and just wanted me to rest and go to sleep, but discouraging me at the climax of my workout was really hard on my spirit.

I did not finish.

And as I cooled down,

I stretched.

I danced.

I sang.

I reflected.

I really hope that tonight was not representative of the rest of my life. In working towards my purpose in life thus far, there have been far too many indications that at the times I need the most reassurance, I will be discouraged.

There's a common phrase exchanged by Filipinos that goes "Bilib ako sa'yo."

Tagalog to English: I am proud of you.

Funny story.. whenever I used to hear Filipinos say "Bilib ako sa'yo," I thought they were just saying "I 'believe' in you." with a thick accent. hehe.

But the reason I bring this up is to share something I pray for everyday

That one day my family will learn to express that they truly "bilib" in me.

<3/Tiffany

we could do it real big, bigger than you ever done it.

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:20:00 GMT

Sheryl Crow - Strong Enough
O.A.R. - Shattered (Turn the Car Around0
The Frames - Falling Slowly
The Cranberries - Dreams
Keri Hilson feat. Ne-Yo & Kanye - Knock You Down
Drake - Best I Ever Had
Lil Wayne - Every Girl
3Oh!3 - Don't Trust Me

My life flashed before my eyes yet I am still going strong.
Geez, I really don't know what to write in this thing anymore.
I'd rather talk to humans.
Oh, here's one of my favorites. g2g bye!

<3/Tiffany

we make the dirt go flying with our shovels and hoes

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:02:04 GMT

Excerpts from an article I read in Psychology Today:

Thinking of good memories for just 20 minutes a day can make people more cheerful than they were the week before, and happier than if they think of their current lives, report researchers from Loyola University.

The studies also show that people who write about good memories report higher self-esteem and feel more positively about friendships and close relationships.

But this dichotomy makes sense, since "you don't want to get past a positive experience," explains Lyubomirsky. On the contrary, she says, "There's a magic and mystery in positive events," so analyzing them lifts the veil and makes wondrous events more ordinary.

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i'm lazy to reflect on this. maybe i need a tumblr or something.

i've had the time of my life

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:42:00 GMT

random things i want to do/try:
- watch dirty dancing & learn that famous lift
- volunteer/work for Rady Children's Hospital or Ronald McDonald House
- decorate
- learn how to sing nena - 99 luft balloons (IN GERMAN)
- master cleanse detox
- disneyland half marathon
- get A's or something. procrastination TTM this quarter!!!

i feel real uplifted although i have a midterm in 9 hours that i'm not ready for. =).

<3/Tiffany

love me hate me say what you want about me

Fri, 29 May 2009 09:53:32 GMT

my life is moving a lot faster than i'd prefer. i spend hours past midnight trying to catch up, but get held back by unwarranted, yet unavoidable afternoon naps while my life slips further ahead of me. my mind and body can't handle this stop and go cycle, especially when i can barely figure out a restaurant check, nor climb the three flights of stairs up to work without getting winded.

i could really use a break aside from the several stolen hours from skipping class or sleeping in or procrastinating. but i really don't get a vacation until winter break probably. and i have to go home winter break. and you all know that has it's own unique way of subtly stressing me the heck out.

i really need to finish typing out this essay in three hours at most.

at least we have a coffee maker.

<3/Tiffany

someone to love with my life in their hands

Sat, 23 May 2009 07:02:43 GMT

among other things..
i can coordinate any event down to the centerpieces
i can serve customers with a smile
i can think on my feet when others see defeat
i can lift fairly heavy boxes
i can facilitate workshops
i can speak in front of an audience
i can host a get-together
i can create really awesome gifts
i can cook almost anything
i can bake and decorate meaningful cakes
i can choreograph and teach a waltz
i can speed read
i can write semi-eloquently
i can say no to drugs. really.

but i can never say no to snoozing & napping.
especially when i..
keep bleeding! keep keep bleeding.... "love."

you cut me open.

some marines can save lives by stopping up gun wounds with tampons,
but they just can't seem to save my so-en.

<3/Tiffany

everybody wake up, it's time to get down

Mon, 18 May 2009 19:21:41 GMT

Brand New - Soco Amaretto Lime is one of my favorite songs.
i'm gonna stay 18 forever, so we can stay like this forever. & we'll never miss a party 'cause we keep them going constantly. & we'll never have to listen to anyone about anything 'cause it's all been done & it's all been said. we're the coolest kids and we'll take what we can get|the hell out of this town. find some conversation. the low fuel light's been on for days, doesn't mean anything. i've got another 500 miles 'nother 500 miles before we shut this engine down, we shut it down | you're just jealous 'cause we're young and in love. your stomach's filled up, but you're starved for conversation. you're spending all your nights growing old in your bed & you're tearing up photos 'cause you wanna forget it's over.

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Psychology Today is my favorite magazine.
I Am Where I Live: Personality affects migration patterns of the common Homo sapiens.

The Butterfly
When you want to be around people, the city's the place to be. Those who are highly sociable migrate no more frequently than others, but when they do they tend to travel farther distances and move from rural to urban areas, where there are more opportunities for social interaction. They're also more likely to leave the country entirely.

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I had a nice little taste of norcal again this weekend. I'll be there soon, hopefully!

<3/Tiffany

she don't wanna seem like she easy!

Mon, 11 May 2009 19:42:34 GMT

$2,000 + raised by
400+ volunteers from
40+ student organizations and I am
10 shades darker with
3 different sets of tan lines from staffing with my
1 favorite committee, UC San Diego Cares Week 2009!

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I am looking forward to my last (or second to last) year as an undergraduate.

Summer:
- Finish up GEs at SD Mesa College
- Intern at San Diego Human and Health Services or Operation Samahan
- (Maybe) Be an Orientation Assistant for Revelle with my good friends
- Work as Lead Student Involvement Leadership Consultant at Center for Student Involvement
- Study for and take GREs

4th Year!!
- Continue to intern/volunteer in Public Health
- Apply for a Masters program in Public Health
- Work as Lead Student Involvement Leadership Consultant
- Coordinate a community service trip in a foreign country through Alternative Breaks
- (Maybe) be a Peer Educator for the Counseling and Psychological Services Wellness Program
- Direct the San Diego Christian Fellowship Christmas Musical

lol this is what i thought my fourth year would look like if you asked me two years ago:
- Revelle Orientation Intern
- Revelle Resident Advisor
- Revelle Organizations Committee Chair

hardy har har.

<3/Tiffany

romantic dreams must die

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:46:26 GMT

the lights in the library are going to turn off in approximately one minute. i wonder how much i can type before they do.

i really like my classes. i wish i spent more time studying.

so pretty much, America has always sucked at equality and health care. claims in the past to "improve" the health of our nations were actually justifications to discriminate immigrants.

lights are off. i'll tell you more later. i actually have an essay to write now.

*cue creepy clics music*

<3/Tiffany