Jeggings...

Love the idea, hate the term--it's almost as annoying as recessionista. I absolutely hate sticking my real jeans inside socks so that I can pull boots over them, but sadly I haven't found any that work with my Asian calves. Some day you will be mine, jeggings!

As you can tell, I really only blog when I shouldn't be blogging: finals, midterms, etc. This time it is finals, and they are probably the worst I've ever had (even counting UCLA). I blame it on cumulative neuroscience exams based off of 20 lectures, 500+ learning objectives (basically questions that are answered by said lectures), and my lack of motivation. The other classes are cumulative as well, but they aren't as crazy difficult. Le sigh... Good thing I like Dr. Ivory, or else he would be my sworn enemy at this moment.

If I made the cut-off, I will potentially have an interview at CSULB for their Masters program in Comm. Disorders. Kind of exciting. My dream is for CSULA or CSUF, though... let's hope CSULB doesn't find this blog entry... ;)

Just received Precious from Netflix. I hope that it doesn't make me hate Sandra Bullock for winning best actress at the Oscars instead of Gabourey Sidibe, haha. I was actually really interested in the Oscars this year despite not seeing 99% of the movies in the running for awards (I saw Up and Star Trek hahaha.) I used to be SUCH a movie buff. I blame this on Darryl... whoops.

Speaking of Darryl, everyone keeps asking me when I'm gonna get engaged. Ask that fool instead!

DineLA week!!

DineLA week has come upon us again (well, Jan. 24 it will...)

Anyone want to go to Ago, Cube, or Campanile for lunch Jan. 24-29, or Jan. 31-Feb. 5?

Anyone want to go to Craft, BLD, or Jiraffe for dinner Jan. 24-29, or Jan. 31-Feb. 5?

The links should forward you to the DineLA menus, but if not, go to http://discoverlosangeles.com/play/dining/restaurantweek/aapart2010.html

LET ME KNOW!! I want to go to all of them!

Rain, rain, go away...

It's been a while, my friends.

Some news:
-I became Elite for 2010 on Yelp! Applications to be my +1 are being accepted ;)
-First Elite event at The Yard in Santa Monica on January 26!
-I'm almost done applying to grad. schools, which reminds me, CONGRATULATIONS ALLIE NAGATA, my future Trojan OT! My friends are so smart and amazing! We're gonna save the world in a few years heh.
-I've gained like 5 pounds since last January, but I still fit my clothes. Strange. Anyway, a couple of my girlfriends from class and I are trying to all lose 5 pounds. I took a spinning class a few days ago and it kicked my ASS (more like it kicked my quads in the ass.)

I've been using my brother's camera to take lots of foodie pictures, and it's so fun! It makes writing reviews on Yelp way more fun for me. Here are a few of my yummay shots:





I haven't been too good about trying any of the "trendy" places I've been meaning to try, but I'm hoping to knock out a few this weekend. It's rainy, so I'm hoping nobody wants to venture out to Hollywood, West LA, or Downtown.

A couple of date ideas I want to accomplish:
1. Pizzeria Mozza + Ice Pan for dessert
2. Lazy Ox Canteen + Urth Caffe for dessert
3. Girl brunch date at Julienne
4. Casual 5th anniversary date at the Arboretum or Descanso Gardens, then Yoshida or Zelo afterward for dinner.

Fail at to-do lists

About a month back I posted "Things I really want to do these next couple weeks" but I haven't gotten around to any of them (so I'm two weeks behind)!

They are:
-Go to Malbec, La Grande Orange, and Elements Kitchen in Pasadena.
-Go to BLD and JiRaffe on the Westside.
-Go to Bottega Louie in Downtown LA.
-Watch Paranormal Activity.
-Watch most of season 3 of Lost.
-Catch up on Grey's Anatomy.
-Catch up on HIMYM and Big Bang Theory.
-Oh yeah, and get "A"s on all my tests :)

Okay, so I actually have gotten As on all my tests, but that doesn't count because it isn't a fun to-do.

Excellent week for shopping

Despite being pretty loyal to my shopping ban for like 2-3 months, Anthropologie just had to entice me with a 15% off birthday coupon. Madewell also enticed me, but that was just because I love Madewell!

So on the day before Halloween I went to the Anthro store in Pasadena to see what they had. They definitely have a smaller selection than the Glendale Anthro, but I still came away with three great deals. All were on sale, and all were 15% off on top of that. I got an Ella Moss dress (Shareen), a gorgeous Deletta top, and a Bordeaux top. The picture of the Bordeaux top does not do it justice, and I also got it in charcoal, not teal. It's such a simply sophisticated top for school, work, or going out for dinner. Best Anthro trip ever!

Deletta blouse


Bordeaux top

Ella Moss "Shareen" dress (Anthro says "Mena" but that's wrong)

At Madewell, I got two boyfriend V-necks for $15 each (Originally $24 and $29 each!), a great pair of skinny jeans, and stirrup leggings. I bought black tights like an idiot from Urban, and since you can't wear that alone I decided that I needed to find some thick, comfy leggings. The fact that they're stirrup leggings added like a billion+ points to its amazingness factor, so I had to buy them. Also, Madewell's skinny jeans are the ONLY skinny jeans I like. I've tried everything: Hudson, Seven for All Mankind, Rich & Skinny, J Brand, Forever 21, Express, etc. Everyone elses are usually too tight, too low-rise, or just unflattering. Madewell makes even a normal sized girl like me look good (or so I think) in skinny jeans. Oh, and they give college students (with ID) a 15% discount. Woot.