Sunday, October 16, 2011

fall break

Hurray for fall break being here! And boo for it leaving soon.. Here's what I have been up to.

On Friday I watched a movie by myself for the... maybe second time ever. I saw Valentine's Day because I was very bored and had nothing better to do and wanted to see it a long long time ago in a relationship far far away (in my head). It was a pretty funny movie and a bad one too. The actors were all famous and some were just bad! Taylor Swift can sing like an country star but can not act like one! But her role was a high school drill team dancer so I think she just acted like she did on purpose. Then I went to Chinatown with my family and had dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant called Bodards.. Holy cow that placed sucked so bad. It used to be good, but that was several years ago. Never again will I step into that place, and if I do go there with friends, I'll be just sitting there drinking water. Oh, I had pho on Thursday night, and my belly was the happiest it has been since... summertime. I got these candy's called white rabbit, and they are the best. It is like a tootsie roll, but its white and creamy. I should have gotten more bags but I only bought one.. Oh well saves me from getting fat! Just kidding I am not fat anymore I am just fit. Uh I am back at 158 pounds but I am hopin' it is mostly muscle since I been hitting the gym close to almost every day this semester. That is about a 6 pound gain! Scary. What ever, it is end fat talk week I think, some tri delt thing I think, and that starts tomorrow so I will not say that I, or anyone I know, is fat. I read my magazines (Mens Health and Smart Money, I barely understand what the heck smart money is talking about but I read it anyways). I did not know European economy is going down the drain. Now I do. If I were rich, I would invest in European stocks because according to sm, it is profitable and you will gain. If you are rich, invest in a vineyard because that will be a good investment for the near future. Too bad I ain't rich (more on that later).

Today is Saturday. Wow what a short break. Actually it is 12:08am so it is Sunday. Super wow. I woke up and watched the Baylor vs Aggie game. I will just say this, the Aggies will hope they were playing teams like us next year. SEC will throw them down hard. We had a good chance, but we messed up. It coulda been a good game but we choked. We wanted to be nice to the aggies and let them have their last win for a long time... haha. Anyway after that I just slept like un oso gordito. Oopsies. I mean, osito! I then washed my car (I was so pissed because my dad left it OUTSIDE while I told him to put it INSIDE the garage.. ughh. If you don't let me bring my car, at least take care of it for me. They don't even know that it is bad to not drive the car for extended period of time. And the sun ate the paint and probably the interior, in due time.) Well I then was itching to drive so we drove up to my cousins house. The kids were here tonight (Minh and Mai) and boy where they givin me a big workout! I was giving them horse rides, piggy back rides, fighting them, being a bad guy, being a super hero, a prince, a king, a princess, and a tamer. I was sweating by the end of the night but it was very fun. I hope they stay like that for a while longer! They are so fun to play with. I suggest if you have any nieces or nephews, savor their young childhood days! They will grow up right before your eyes, right under your nose.

So I finished packing my winter clothes (and my dress shirts aww yeah), and I wanted to start cleaning my room. It is very messy, but I made okay progress. I think I might have a guest later this month (my stufu partner actually) but not exactly sure, but just in case I do I cleaned a bit of the house. Then I was digging around and I found my stash of cash. I was like oh yeah I might wanna bring some back to Baylor. I open the box, and lo and behold. I had insufficient funds. What? I was shocked! So pretty much I believe I have been slighted. I smell a rat. Over half the cash was no longer there.. and this ain't the first time this has happened either. I am not surprised though. I know my brother took it. He is a thief. I would NEVER let my finances dwindle as low as I have found them, it is just impossible. Very impossible. I would have to be drunk and have like 10 girlfriends to have the amount I have now. I dunno what to do, but last time he did it, I found out cause my mom and I were in a huge fight. I accused her of stealing my cash and she was like WHAT! It was ERIC THEN! I dunno. He wont ever change it seems. We kinda lost hope in him but he is just living his own life the way he wants to. But you know what? I don't give a ... crap. I think I will just tell my mom and see what she has to say about this, but I think im re allocating my funds to where I trust them most.. aka with me. I shouldn't leave valuables at home.. and I do not believe in bank accounts. I am super Asian in that sense I guess. I don't like sticking it on my card cause if I lose that then I will be broke as a broken piece of branch, useless. Just kidding, money ain't everything to me which is why I am not going stupid crazy, like I am not gonna get him back or anything, I will just pray he would change. It's all I can do. Plus I am a college kid and don't need to spend that much money so I should be fine in the long run.. I just can not do any impulse buying as much anymore. Oh well. Lesson learned huh? Double slap in the face that will allow me to face real life later on when it really matters. I just know from now on out, I'll keep my possessios

Ok well that is what I did for my break. I took a break from schoolwork, but I will crank out my working fingers later today. I have a great week coming up, no exams! And a lot of events. I hope they keep me happy! Well actually I am naturally already happy so it will be no problem.

I just killed a mosquito, so I had to delay this entry, but alas I have run out of things to say for the night. What a break it has been so far, but I think I needed it even though it was just an extra day off. Till next time kids!

-KT

Sunday, October 9, 2011

no sleep

Time flies and it is flying very fast, faster than the flies that were flying around in my kitchen about 4 weeks ago (I killed them easily as they dropped like flies). This past week was pretty good, it was probably my most exam-free week (though there was a ton of homework for Monday) with a grand total of zero. I had a superb weekend and here's why.

Monday comes around and I turn in all my homework in time to play in my very first flag football game! We played against RUF (Reformation someting....) and we beat them 12-0. The win was a well deserved one, but I had to suffer a 4 knee blows to my leg (and I got tripped as well, and kicked), on the same spot! I could not bike or walk stairs for the next two days. I am a man though, and did not cry, pout, furrow my eyebrows, or any of that silly business. I held up my head and lifted my chin and puffed out my chest, and walked away from the game a proud winner with my team at hand. I found out today that I am a great defensive lineman and put good pressure on the opposing quarterback (this is casual play).

Tuesday is here. This is the Freshman Follies day! The freshman got extremely dirty, sliding through canned peaches, spaghetti, marshmallow goop, maple syrup, cheeto puffs balls, flour, cereal, and all sorts of yummy things. As for the stufu members, we got at each other hard. I had a flour weapon-like object and started hitting people with it. I got the Baylor traitor who must not be named and tidied him all up. The co-president Lacy had a goal in mind -- to stay clean throughout the entire event. She was all the way on the other side of fountain mall, but the insane rugby player Suk chased her down and held her in place as we coated her with some tasty treats. She was not so happy after that. We cleaned up (it was fast surprisingly) and I ran through the BSB fountains for the first time ever! It was terribly cold and I could have caught a cold but I was not cold enough so I am glad I did not get a cold or else I would have been knocked out cold! I also biked through the fountain and the pressure increased, I thought I was a magician. The entire event was fun and I am glad I did not get too dirty.
I went to salsa performance practice after showering, and I had trouble with the hook turn (I did not attend Latin dance due to football conflicts) so I will hopefully get that down sometime. I doubt I will perform though. We only have 2 non officer males in the performance group though..... I hope they can find more guys!

Wednesdayy!!! I don't think anything happened here.. carry on to Thursday..
It is our second football game! We played BYX (Brothers Under Christ). I am still semi limping if I want to, but I manned it out and played strong. (Wow my tenses do not match up but who cares, I didn't!) I got a safety and a sack, and almost an interception and 2 tips. Wow amazing huh? I was so proud of our win, the defense really showed up Baylor's defense (jk, respect BU football). My partner lineman Patrick got a nice sack as well! We win the game, 9-6. Boy were those brothers pissed. I could see fumes fuming out of their furious furrowing frowns. It was a close game though, anyone's game.

"It's Friday, Friday, erbody git down on Fridayyyy"- Rebecca Black.
I went to see Phil Wickham with Bethany! That was pretty much an experience that I cant even start to describe in words. It was simply amazing. Then Brooks college had some dance that requires attendees to wear something that started with a B. I was a boy and Bethany was a Bethany, so we were admitted in. We only went cause we saw Tessa dressed as a box but we end up getting crunk. Just kidding. I was proud to see Bethany getting out of her comfort bubble as she performed the stanky leg. Unforgettable moment right then. I met some more Brooks people and what a bunch they are! haha. Later that night I go watch Korean dramas with the Taekwondo kids! They thought I went out to party... sigh when will they grow up?? There was a huge one that went down but I am glad I stayed up to watch dramas instead. I slept around 3am that night.

Saturday rolls around! I stuff my face at A1 buffet because I know I will be going to the football game vs Iowa State. We were horrible first quarter, but we really came back around second half, and 4th quarter. Iowa State has very rude players, most notably number 7 George, and number 97 who got injured later. We all got scared when Kendall Wright got injured, but we were all amazed that he came back in a few minutes later! He is such a beast. Later that night, we (other tkd people) watch korean drama's again and I had soooooooo much sugar and would NOT stop running my mouth. For that entire hour, I was silent for no less than 2 minutes at a time. It was Jordan's fault for giving me all those sugary snacks. We had to go down to the lobby at 2am since they kick out the guys (girls dorm) so we just talked for a little bit... until it started to pour hard. We were forced to camp in the lobby and we talked the night/morning away. None of us slept and I have not slept since last last night at 3am (I think we were awake because our talk was about something very serious). That was officially my first all nighter ever. I felt okay though... my body adapted to it. I just hope my health will stay okay. I think it will because I kept eating pop tarts and sugar puffs. I found a ride home (we left when it sprinkled but then it started pouring all of a sudden, so thankfully we left at the right time) and ate breakfast. I went to church with some of the coolest and nicest Brooks girls ever, and I had a good time there (albeit I was tired, I did not fall asleep and I did catch most of what the sermon was about). My alarm rang (I use my phones bible because I can't read that small print bible in the dark well) in the middle of the sermon and I was pretty alarmed at the chaos I caused. It was all good though I do not think anyone focused on it.

I quickly did homework and finished some of it. Then after finishing one subject, I took a nice 2 hour nap, and woke up after it! I thought I would sleep through my alarm but I did not. I got ready to go to the stufu dinner, which was a formal, banquet like style. That was awesome, we learned a lot about etiquette. I broke a ton of rules, but it is okay since it was my first time. Here are some rules that you might wanna know:
-enter the chair from the left, exit from the left.
-do not take off suit jacket, keep it on
-offer food to the person on the left, and then pass it to the right.
-do not talk about weird things.
-when completed with food, put utensils in the middle of the plate
-if someone is shy, make them participate in conversation by engaging in a question
-if you do not want coffee, simply turn your coffee cup over.
-it is okay to not eat food if you do not like it.
-do not share or swap food, eat what you are served. do not take left overs home....

rules i broke:
-cut your tomatoes and cucumbers and green beans. I ate them whole..
-I exited my chair from the right side (because no one was in the seat to my right... she was sick!)
-our table talked about where men stand in the bathroom urinals.............
-I almost asked Missy if she wanted to share desserts

All in all though, it was fun and we had lots of laughs as always. Stufu is growing on me and it is becoming more like a family. We learned a lot about it's history (presented by Mr. Harlan, an original founder of stufu, 42 years ago). It started in 1969, with 13 committee members and 50 students. Statistically speaking, most applicants come from junior girls, least amount of applicants come from senior boys. About 300 people applied this year. Here is a "secret" rule, only about 5 applicants from a sorority/fraternity are admitted. They had issues in the past where a certain sorority (cough tri delt perhaps cough) had almost all the spots for females... This year there are 5. Ironically, there are only 5 Asians as well... I wonder what their ruling on that is! (Kidding, I think Asians are too busy studying and not bold enough to reach out and help other students etc.). In the end we all got some spiffy pins as party favors and walked away full and happy. The food was great and service was on the spot. Fine dining indeed.

All in all it was a great week, and an incredibly awesome filled weekend. Couldn't ask for anything more!

I am looking forward to another great week (even though I have physics...), and fall break! I can't wait to go home, I haven't been back since school started. I shall bring up winter clothing and such!

Okay that's it! I need sleep, pronto! I hope you all have a great week! Thanks for reading if you actually read this far haha. You are awesome if you do, and pat yourself on your back. That's from me. Until next time!

-KT

Sunday, October 2, 2011

random facts

Hola mis amigos!

This weekend was Fall Premiere, which is where little high schoolers come and check out Baylor. I had to give out some tours and I learned some interesting facts myself, about Baylor. Here are some random ones that Baylor people probably learned if they did a tour already (I never have)

-Baylor is the largest Baptist school in the word (aww yeah)
- We are the oldest university in Texas. We originated in Independence, Tx in 1845, but moved in 1886? to Waco because it was thought to be a booming city with the Brazos River and rail road tracks (hmm..)
- Baylor graduates founded Texas Tech, Texas AM, and UT (well we were the first after all)
- Which is also why we care so much about keeping the Big 12 together. We have pride in our hard work, creating a greater environment.
- Our football team is at it's all time high (highest AR ranking was 15... more on that later)
-We have the largest homecoming parade in the nation
-We have the second largest amateur musical (called Sing Alliance) in the nation
- We rank in something higher than Harvard and something else.. sry that was a vague one lol. I think it was teaching quality? hmm something shocking...
- Aggies stole our cubs, but later called Baylor because it ripped up their back seats. Silly Aggies. Stick with your woodshed. Oh that's right, you be moving to the SEC!
- We have over 200 churches and 40 denominations in Waco
- We have over 400 clubs and stuff to be involved in
- We used to have a fountain in fountain mall, but Noze brothers ruined it with soap. We have a new fountain built last year, and again the Noze brothers filled it with soap, but it still stands.
-We opened up a new garden last Friday during Parent's weekend. I have yet to know what that is...
- Speakers in chapel included CEO of chick-fil-a, an Italian ganster that was filthy rich and horrible moral, who later turned to God and lived to spread the gospel (I heard it, it was an incredible story), creater of veggie tales, and much more!
- we have rank #3 (we were #2 last week...) entrepreneurship, #7 accounting, and #15 finance programs in the nation.
-Med school is 88% i think.
- and more facts that you would have to be there to understand!

Whew anywho, that was totally random. What is not random is the fact that we lost to Kansas state football by one point... it was 36-35. It is okay, aggies lost as well. We had that game sealed but we could not contain them and made silly mistakes. It was a very great game though, and I wish I could have been there. There is just too much Baylor pride flowing through my veins now. I will turn into a bear any second. Wait for it... ok well the moon is not full tonight. Wait a second....

This week was nothing too special otherwise. I like how Stufu is really picking up though. I have been doing stufu things for the past... 4 days, going on 6. That is in a row! Very fun indeed and not that time consuming if you think about it since it is all spread out.. plus a lot of it is optional. And I met a ton of cool new people. We had a dinner on Thursday at Shorty's Pizza, a social (they called it a retreat) that lasted 3 hours on Friday at the Marina, premiere tours Saturday, and football practice and general meeting Sunday. Tomorrow is our first intramural football game, which is at 10pm (I can't shake my booty at Latin Dance tomorrow, I am so sad, but I have been dancing in my apartment all afternoon today so it's partially good). I also have to do an office hour with them tomorrow as well, and will probably make some more phone calls. One guy already got 4 appointments, which is very very impressive. Me and my partner only have 2 combined! Tuesday is Freshman Follies, which is pretty much a ... drum roll please... Well I am not allowed to say it, but let's just say its "fun with food". I am excited but semi disgusted with it! But I know it will be fun and I will get my revenge on this certain fella. I wanted to go to the Brothers Under Christ concert on Friday but... I only stopped by for a little bit. Rush of fools and Jimmy Needham performed! I always always want to go but I never get the chance too. Booo. Oh well, I will not miss any more concerts though (I hope).

Well the week ahead doesn't look too bad, after tomorrow and Tuesday, things will be slowing a bit down (until next Monday which is my Physics exam ugh). I hope our football team gets some good play, we practiced today and we seem like an athletic team. We have about 15 or so people and should be able to substitute at will so we can stay fresh all game. This will be my first time playing some form of football, ever. I played for fun (aka catch) but not organized even at the intramural level, so I am excited for this. I just hope my fingers don't get jammed!

Aw man it seems like I can't eat too many nut products.. I had bloody noses all week, at least once a day, and had like 3 today, one just now. I had too much nutella and almond butter, sunflower seeds, and almonds. I felt full eating those, and they taste very good. Time to limit myself again.. and get into shape!

-KT