Good Job Moon

I started school on Monday and it was a pretty good week. I know this quarter isn't going to be easy, but I am definitely capable of managing my time. I am taking 5 classes, but it's not as bad as it sounds:

1. Nursing 20: Nursing Ethics and Issues (2 units)
2. DESMA 9: Art, Science and Technology (5)
3. Psychology 10: Introduction to Psychology (4)
4. Human Physiology (UCLA Extension) (5)
5. Fiat Lux: Still undecided between a seminar on community health or aging. (1)

On a random note: I really appreciate when I am reminded of the beauty of simplicity. A special friend of mine helped me realize how beautiful the full moon has been the past two nights. After an exhausting first week back in LA, noticing the sky was a breath of fresh air.














Thanks for that.

Pleased to Meet You 2009

I've never really complained about spending New Years Eve with my family, but NYE '08 was pretty much everything I didn't want it to be. My dad made us participate in a resolution circle and it was one of the worst experiences I've had.

"As my resolution I want JP to be more courteous." - Ramon Garcia Bongco

Unfortunately, the list continued on for about 10 minutes.

No worries though! This entry gets better. I promise. 2008 is done! I'm ready for better times in 2009.

This year will be much better as evidenced by this pretty picture:












Some resolutions for 2009:
1. Grow beyond my expectations as a dancer/Audition for 220, TM, Common Ground
2. Lose 20 more lbs./Lift more often/Run regularly again
3. Skydive
4. Learn to speak Tagalog (w/ proper grammar)
5. Volunteer in a hospital
6. Be more assertive/articulate
7. Balance school, dancing and working
8. Grab a respectable job for a college student (during the school year and especially over the summer)
9. Surprise my mom
10. Stick to self-control
11. Bring my GPA back up
12. Surprise my sister
13. Go to Disneyland with the Amazumies
14. Hangout more with the broski and company
15. Spend more time with my mom
16. Build on and create more goals as I go on with the year: "We make mistakes and morals are subject to change. What matters is that we are satisfied with the end product."

See you soon.