Eyes Don't Say Much

They say losing friends is a part of life. They say that your closest friends will become your enemies while your enemies will become your closest friends. I disagree because people just happen to change and go their own separate ways. We all drive through separate roads and some days, if we're lucky, we might find that intersection where we cross paths. This only distances them from what they once were. It doesn't make them rivals. I'm sure you've had close friends in the past whom you never say hello to anymore. You see them at school every single day but, no matter how close you two were before, the both of you still act as if you both have never met.... Isn't it sad?
We see strangers walk by and assume who they are right off the bat when, in reality, they are more similar to us than we think. I never knew I'd be best friends with Joyce. I never knew I'd see or talk to Bryan ever in my life after having him in 9th grade. I never said a single word to him and I just assumed he was annoying and that I'd never go for a guy like him. Funny, isn't it? It's funny how many people we meet in a life time but in the end never bother to ask for a name or a phone number... It's a mystery. Every single one of us is a mystery to another person. You see some guy who looks normal but is crazy in the head. You notice a low-class person who is the most sweetest and giving person in the world. You find the most innocent looking girl but to find out that she's actually been "around". You browse through someone's pictures of his/her gatherings or parties and believe he/she is a party animal. Amazing isn't it?

Well.... I think it is.

Inconsistency

It's been a while since I've listened to Jack Johnson. It's also been a while since I have posted a blog. It's been a long time since I've done many many things.
I really want to get back into..
-playing my guitar and composing music
-surfing
-having random days and exploring other cities
-having some good, quality time with friends
-staying toned and in shape
-playing at open mics or acoustic shows
-learning how to play the harmonica
-biking and skating around
-learning how to wrestle
-playing volleyball
-traveling
-spending good, quality time with family and relatives
-sewing
..and the list goes onnnn..

I'm Back!

A lot has happened since the last time I posted a blog. Where to start...? Last Friday, my parents went to Vegas so I threw a Beer Pong/Highlighter party and that was AMAZING. My dad found my stash of empty cans and bottles last night and he was actually cool about it. He just wanted to make sure I didn't let parties get to my head and make it a habit. He was willing to help me recycle the beers and cans too! haha! Now how awesome is that?? But anyways.. Tomorrow is our HUGE NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE @ 8am! You should check it out. ;) Then later that day I have a gig with my dad's band. My cousin, Ryan, from up north is in town and most likely wants to drink with the cousins hahah.. There's a party I'm hoping to go to after the gig and if I don't, then this weekend will BLOW! Well, whatever. It beats sitting on my ass at home being bored off my mind!

For example..... RIGHT NOW. -____-
Oh, and one more thing.. Tomorrow is Bryan and my 1 month anniversary and we probably won't be able to see each other the WHOLE day. ):

Spring Break Road Trip To SD

Day 1 - March 3
-Surf class @ 6:30a
-School 9a-1p
-SPRING BREAK BEGINS!!!
-Leave to San Diego w/ Bryan, Patsy, Gilbert, Amanda, Alex, Dio, Nahim, Brybry, Victor, and Jose
-Ate in the food court at UCSD
-Watch Shook Ones, Have Heart, Rotting Out, Comadre and Take Offense @ Che Cafe
-Looked for hotels/motels to stay in
-Found a motel around 2-3a
-Sleep

Day 2 - March 4
-Leave SD @ 8a
-Dropped off Alex
-Ate breakfast at Hometown Buffet w/ Bryan, Amanda, Alex, Brybry, Nahim, Victor and Jose
-Hermosa Beach
-BBQ @ Dio's
-Home
-Brought Joelle and Marinella home from FYED
-Home

Check out the videos on my YouTube:
www.youtube.com/chuckoustic

Manties?! D:

One more thing I forgot to share with you all.


Enjoy! :D

Rocky Day

I hung out with Bryan during lunch and we walked around the mall. We couldn't resist the temptation of either Cinnabon, Pretzels, or Mongolian BBQ so we thought.. Why not buy ALL THREEE?! Even then, we were nowhere NEAR full. hahaha..
We went to the NarbonneVSCarson v-ball game and then I dropped him off at work. I had practice for the play from 6-9p. After practice, Bryan and I hung out at the beach 'til 11:30.

This should be pretty self explanatory. (:
We tried keeping it low key but yeah that didn't work hahah
The date is supposed to be 03.25.2009


oops..OH WELL!

Senior Talent Show '09

Thank you to everyone who supported me and your compliments! Even though I lost to Efriem's band, playing today was a blast! ..damn youuu!! *shakes fist*
haha but nahh I really had an awesome time! :)
BTW, I apologize for lately being "out of it". I've been practicing a lot this week and I'm still having those OFF days. xD
This is how much I've been practicing this week:
-Sat 3/14: Mutli-cultural 3-7:30p
-Sun 3/15: NHS Musical 2-6p
-Mon 3/16: Multi-cultural 3:30-5:30p
-Tues 3/17: Multi-cultural 3:30-5:30p
-Wed 3/18: NHS Musical 6-9p
-Thurs 3/19: Multi-cultural 3:30-5:30p

"OFF" Days

I had one of those today. I can't really describe the way it felt so the best word I could think of is BLAH. I don't know... Maybe I'm about to start my period in a week or two. Well, whatever the reason was, I had an OFF day.
I had practice for the multi-cultural show and we got to use the stage. I was supposed to go to Rocket ship Park with Bryan but I was super tired and I took a longggg nap.. and mannn, I felt bad!
His night was already going wrong so me not going to the park with him didn't help whatsoever. We just got off the phone with each other and he's feeling MUCH MUCCHHH better. =DD
We always talk about the most randomest things but it always fun talking to him. I love how we can just hang out and talk in public without all that PDA. I'm a very exclusive person hehehe..
Tomorrow is the first day of CAHSEE testing but not for us seniors! Wednesday is the Senior Talent Show and guess who's playinggg???
MEEEEEEE!!

Oh, and if you left a hat at my house two Fridays ago, here it is. Claim it!













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Judgements.

criticize: n. the act or art of analyzing and evaluating or judging the quality of a literary or artistic work, musical performance, art exhibit, dramatic production, etc.


Yesterday I told my friend that I had gone to the beach in the morning and chilled in the trunk of my CR-V watching the waves and the few people passing by. He asked me if I went by myself and I told him I went with Bryan. Then he said one of my least favorite lines..
"I was gonna saayyy".. -______-
..and, obviously, when he said that, it meant something negative. Usually, when I hear lines like that, it's always followed with a silent thought like "you're weird" or "that's weird". Ya know, something close to that.

What's the problem with going somewhere alone? Why does it feel like everywhere I go I have to be with someone? Just because you fly solo to go to the mall, to chill at the beach or to just get away and relax doesn't mean you're a loner and have no life. Sometimes people need time for themselves. People are judged for the stupidest, most tiniest reasons and I feel like, nowadays, people have higher expectations and are critical than ever!
I'm not perfect and, yes, I criticize but, please, don't criticize me just because I want to be alone every now and then.
Sorry but I just had to point that out. Hope you're all well! (:

Everyone Needs A Reminder..

..that they're someone special or unique. (:

"You need to stop thinking so negative. You need to enjoy life and not care about what others think. Christi, you're like so awesome. You have this glow about you that is just different. Like all these girls and guys our age are like all the same. You know what I mean? But you, when I see you.. you like show this glow that you're different from other people. You're sooo cute, I love your smile and its adorable and your amazingly fun to hang out with. It takes time to open I understand but soon you will. :]"
- Bryan Smith

Feeling Grateful

incisive: adj. penetrating; cutting; biting



I was feeling so bitter and depressed for the past weeks but somewhere around last week, I started feeling calm. Well, I'm always calm but --I mean-- I've been appreciating everything around me.
I love my 5th period. They give me a good laugh and it's something I need every day. (:
My family and I had dinner last night for my mom's birthday. Us being together is very rare nowadays. I started realizing that my family talk more about future plans, what bothers them and other serious topics. It's good that we talk about these things to one another but I noticed that that's all we basically talk about. I wish we could just loosen up and joke around about the little things in life... but, of course, I still love them.
Oh yeah.. one more thing. I have a date to prom! His name is Bryan Smith. :P

I can't say I have a crush on him just yet but he's someone I could take into consideration.

Enough Excitement For One Weekend

Friday
-school @ 9a
-family leaves to Vegas @ 5p
-clean and set up house
-beer pong night @ 8p-3a

Saturday
-Small Flags/Colour Guard Comp. @ 10a
-clean mess @ 1p
-Venice beach w/ Pat and Joelle @ 3p
-Five Guys @ 7p
-Yogurtreats
-Earvin's house 'til 1a
-home
-more cleaning..

Sunday
-my mom's birthday
-more cleaning..
-The Pajama Game practice @ 2-6p
-family comes back from Vegas
-dinner w/ family for my mom's b-day (:


...yeesh.

Trends

trend: n. the general course or prevailing tendency; style

I think I might've started one.... kinda. First, I convinced Kyle and Joyce to, at least, bleach their hair. Last year, if you didn't know, I bleached and dyed half of my hair red. I did it again this year but it's pretty much faded now. This girl in my class named Leticia told me last week that she wanted to try it 'cause it looked cool. Last night, I received a picture from Joelle..


By the way, try this simple shrimp recipe. I cooked some today and they were amaaaazinggg!! xD
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grill-it-with-bobby-flay/grilled-shrimp-scampi-style-with-soy-sauce-fresh-ginger-and-garlic-recipe/index.html

Sleepless In California

Ash Wednesday: n. the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of the faithful as a sign of repentance


Last night I went to bed around 1:30a.m. A crap load of things were running through my head so for about 3-4 hours of that night, I was tossing and turning! I tried coming up with different ways to put myself to sleep. I did my best to stop thinking, which didn't work at all. I tried listening to soft music in my iPod and used the bathroom hoping that that was the solution. I told myself I could've been watching two movies. Thennnn... I started counting sheep.

NOTHING WORKED!! D=

I just came back from The Pajama Game practice an hour ago and took the picture you see above. As you can see, there is no ash on my forehead. =/
I also don't know what to give up.
...Help?

Irresistible.

food: n. any nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk, or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, provide energy, promote growth, etc.

I seriously need to stop spending my money on food. Since it's Ash Wednesday, Joyce and I decided to eat pho.. I ordered seafood for my first time. I can't say I enjoyed it as much as the chicken noodle (pho) or the bbq pork vermicelli but it sure filled me up. Before we went out to get pho, I took out some change from my card by buying something cheap.... Chester's Fries.

Thoughts Lingering Through My Brain

prodigious: adj. extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.


I must be a mere object spending more than a sheer effort of my time for something I believe is great.
Now, I'm wondering if it's worth it.


I'm trying to sound knowledgeable and I hope it's working. x]

Pardon Me While I Burst Into Flames.

plague: v. to trouble, annoy, or torment in any manner
oblivious: adj. unmindful; unconscious; unaware


Ergghhh.. 4 more not-so-torturous months of school.
Boy, does time fly!
Next thing you know, I'm 21. =/

I haven't the slightest idea of what to do anymore in this situation.
I'm caught in a love triangle.

No More.

assume: v. to take for granted or without proof; suppose


These past few years I've been having some issues. I tend to assume and over-analyze more than usual.
I've held myself back from so many opportunities. Sometimes I make the most tiniest things into a big deal.
Well, I say, "No more!".

On another note, Earvin just told me that he's been influenced by the style of my music! How awesome is that??
I don't even know what kind of style I have!

The Pajama Game!

The Pajama Game: n. A broadway musical, which was also made into a movie. Find it at Hollywood Videos.

Yesterday was the call-back audition for the lead characters, ensemble dancers and ensemble actors/actresses. I was called back for two leading characters, Gladys and Mabel, and ensemble actresses. I was prepared to sing Gladys and Mabel's songs but I was no where near ready for the scene auditions. I had to act out Gladys, Mabel, Poopsie, Brenda, and Mae.
That was more than a handful of characters! D:

It's been about 3-4 years since I've done this whole auditioning-for-a-musical sort of thing... and you can bet I was nervous! I was freeeeeezing my ass off too! My toes went numb while I was in the auditorium.
So... During the auditions, I felt sooo intimidated! Almost everyone there had some sort of experience auditioning these past 3-4 years, which made me feel out of place. By the end of the day, I felt like I could've done way better than what I did on stage. It's so difficult to stay in character since it's been a while.
I didn't want to keep my hopes up but, today, before I was able to see the results, people were congratulating me!


..turns out I got Mabel's part and that was exactly the part I wanted! =DD
Now it's up to me to play the part and stay in character.


Oh... and one more thing..
Beer Pong Saturday night is going doooowwwwnnn!!
Open house.

My favorite..

Eric Hutchinson: n. enough said.

For All You Valentine-less People!

beer pong: n. A drinking game in which players attempt to throw ping pong balls across a table into an opponent's half-filled cups of beer.

How bout a few games of Beer Pong at my house on Saturday night?
Narbonne is having another 3-day weekend and my parents will be out of town (once again).
However, if you have a valentine... Well... I guess you guys can come over too!
I might rent a few movies while we're at it. (:

He's Just Not That Into You

rule: n. the customary or normal circumstance, occurrence, manner, practice, quality, etc.
accept (-ion): v./n. to acknowledge, agree or undertake the responsibility, duties, honors, etc., of; to receive as to meaning; understand


I just came back from watching "He's Just Not That Into You" with Mae and Tara. It turned out we watched the movie at 6:40pm instead because we were about 10 minutes late. So for our 2 hour wait, we ate at Islands. THANK GOODNESS!! I didn't want to watch a movie on an empty stomach.

Anyways.. The movie was amazing!!
.. and very very true... Sadly.
I cringed so many times watching the characters as if they were me. It felt like a reminiscence of my past.. like it wanted me to look back so it could slap me on the rear of my head asking, "What the hell were you thinking?!".
hahaha it was pretty funny though. I meant the movie.
I recommend it. ESPECIALLY if you're having dating issues.
I felt a little self-pity for myself during the movie 'cause Gigi's character sort of resembles me. However, (prepare yourself to be spoiled) I don't throw myself at every guy I get a chance with.

Overall, the movie was pretty accurate, affective, true, serious, funny, shameful, and.. Well... You get it.
When that movie comes out on DVD, I might be one of the first people to own it hahah

Oh, and one more thing.. I want to be an acception... Not a rule.

NOW GO WATCH IT!!

Places I Wanna See

cynic (-ism): n. a person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions and who disbelieves in or minimizes selfless acts or disinterested points of view.
regard: v. to look upon or think of with a particular feeling


I was searching through the web and found this cafe called Lost Souls. I started doing further research on it and found myself looking at a few other cafes in some Youtube video. Then I began to look through a few websites for places in Palos Verdes that I would like to visit someday. Not all of them are mentioned because I had trouble finding the address or direction.
Here are a few..

-Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
-Clovercliff Park
-Lost Souls Cafe
-Stir Crazy Coffe House
-18th Street Coffee House
-The Library (cafe)
-Priscilla's Gourment Coffee

After looking up a few places, I found a few artists that caught my attention. To name a few are Dez Hope, Issil, Mataji and Old Man River.
I love "Signs of God" by Issil and "Bossa Blues Sweet" by Mataji.

Well, I'll be off pretty soon.
There's a 4:40pm showing of "He's Just Not That Into You" at rolling hills..
Tara, Mae and I have been waiting to see this!! (x
I'll give you an overview or review (..or whatever.) after I see it, but for now, PATIENCE.
I need food.


G'day, everyone!

Valentine's Day

Valentine: n. a card or message, usually amatory or sentimental but sometimes satirical or comical, or a token or gift sent by one person to another on Valentine Day, sometimes anonymously.


I was texting my best friend, Joyce, not too long ago about my 1999 CR-V (a.k.a. my baby). Keep in mind I have many babies (my two guitars, my bike, etc.).
Anyways... Apparently my "baby" has a built-in table??
yeah, my mom just told me tonight and the whole time I was like "Whaaaa?! This is absurd!".

My mom said, "Gosh... You've been driving that car for a while now. How could you have not known about it?"
I told her, "Well, it's not like I search through my car hoping to find a picnic table or something."

Now I love my baby even MORE!! =D

Ok, now I'm getting carried away with this. Let's back track.
..Oh yeah! So I was texting Joyce and I told her that I might throw a Beer Pong party next Saturday since my parents will be in Vegas. She texts back asking, "On valentines dayyy?".
In my head, I was like "Oh shiiet! That's right, huh?".
I guess I can say I was pretty bummed out. I forgot all about it because it doesn't apply to me whatsoever. I have no significant other or someone who I'm really interested in. *sigh*
Oh well... That's what I get for being so picky.

HOWEVER!
On the bright side, I'll be playing in Harbor City with Tony and other awesome musicians on Valentine's Eve!!
Contact me for more info, yeah?


Well goodnight y'all!

A First For Everything.

Simple: adj. easy to deal with
Sweet: adj. kind or gracious
Sane: adj. free from mental derangement; having a sound, healthy mind


Hello SimpleSweet&Sane readers!

After how many weeks, I finally created my own blogspot! My internet wasn't working for quite some time but, luckily, it's back and operating once again! I'll be writing about positive ideas and thoughts because all of the negative ones are trashed in my old Xanga account.... Yes, Xanga. I want to add new words, definitions, and maybe some new facts to make this blog more interesting and, well, a bit educational. So.. If you're actually interested in what I have to say, think, or know, then... Wow.. Thanks! hahaha..
This is my let's-test-this-thing-out blog so I'll be writing a new blog after this but on a different topic.


Chow!