THURSDAY 10/13- The day I encounter frustration and had to deal with it accordingly 

That's me killing time after class, with two hours to kill before my patient came in. Luckily MF met up with me. I was hungry so we headed over to the English shop down the street for some English goods. 

I normally don't approve of meat and pies but I am actually quite fond of their chicken mushroom pie. 

"Class. Just the way I imagine how it would be like to eat in the UK, with the shops overlooking a strip club"

We then headed to Karmavore. This vegan shop across the street. I've always wanted to check it out.

We left with some free vegan granola bar that my taste buds did not appreciate. Guess my system is just so corrupted that it recognizes what's good for it, as poison 

So on to my patient. I was actually looking forward to this treatment for some weeks now. She had a condition which I was just learning and thought that I could help her with. But she just came across as brash, in the most passive aggressive manner as possible. I had to be polite and courteous throughout and I barely restrained myself from hurting this woman. She was not only rude to me, she was also rude to the receptionist. I couldn't act up on it because I was only a student. Whats worst is that she had more upcoming appointments with me. Luckily, when I explained it to my instructors and staff, they sided with me and agreed that I didn't have to put up with that kind of behaviour. The funny thing is, for some reason, I had it in my head that it would be rude of me to cancel even after she treated me like crap. I then relearn a lesson the past year have thought me. Do not bend over backwards for people that aren't even worth it. 

I had an update from the receptionist today about this patient. Apparently she didn't take well with the idea that I'd cancel on her. Whatever though, she's gone and that's all that matters. 

FRIDAY 10/14 - The day I fulfilled multiple food cravings in one day and visited the dentist aka (former??) work place

Surprisingly the weather's been nice the past couple of weeks. Approve!

Fuuuhhh-rreessshhhhh!!!

Ironically, I haven't gotten my teeth cleaned in 8 months, and being a student that I am who passes out as soon as her back touch the surface, it goes without saying that I do not have the best  oral hygiene. Of course  I brush, floss and gargle mouth wash! There have just been a few days out of the week that I come home really exhausted. 

Another ironic thing about this day is I ate nonstop before and after my cleaning. For example:

Sushi! Can you believe this WHOLE thing cost under 10$??

Tuxedo cake  from work/dental office plus other misc candies!

Jajangmyun  and Korean drama for dinner. Oh, my exciting Friday evenings. 

Some friends get you discounted clothes, free movies, back stage passes. Well I'm the friend who gets you free toothbrushes

OH YEAH! This day is also memorable because I took the van for a spin on my own for the first time! Well, it was only to the other side of the mall, but I still had a slight panic attack when I made a wrong turn and got myself in and with the traffic! 

That evening though, Ma'dear lend me the van to watch a movie! Let it be known that my first official passenger was JB followed by CB and LG. I must admit, this driving business is fun! It makes me feel grown! 

SATURDAY 10/15- The day I had Japadog!

To force myself out of the house and study, I decided I was going to work in the clinic on the weekend. I was running late so someone else had to take my first patient. My second and last patient cancelled so I just went ahead and get some treatments myself

This past two years and some months, I've grown a big appreciation for dry saunas! Feels sooo good!! 

To VPL it is for some study sesh with MF, LG, CB.  That place is simply magical I tell you! 

15$ worth of hotdogs  I've been craving for these babies for a while! But my College low-funded self thought it was a bit ridiculous to pay 15$ for TWO hot dogs. However special these are, you could hardly taste the actual meat. 

Since it was a cool, Saturday evening, we roamed around Downtown.

Beard Papa's and Chapters. It was time to get going as soon as ate LG started to dance around the book store. I also entrusted her with baby Aso for that evening. Quietest evening and following morning I've ever had for the last 2 years.  

To be continued... KL is waiting for me at the movie theaters. 

-Elle Are Emm

I take further step into adulthood.

[x]Legally purchase alcohol

[x]Legally hang out in pubs

[x] Order a complicated drink from Starbucks

[x]Enter an adult store

[]Strip club

[]Move out

[]Buy a house

[x]Get a credit card

[x]Vote

[x]Driving License

[]Finish a career

[]Get married

[]Have kids 

Today was a good day. It started out with the weather being gloomy but intermittently, the sun came up. It was a very confusing day, there were a few things going on and I couldn't decide weather to be nervous or not. Eventually, I just rolled with the punches as they say. I took the weather making an effort to be decent as a good omen. Especially going into my road test, though I was running agitated and late, as soon as I saw that this time I had a male examiner, I knew that no matter how nervous I get that it will be alright. I can't screw it up anymore than I already have had right? To be honest, though I wasn't feeling 100% ready, I only prayed that I wouldn't get into any accident. 

So yeah, I passed, no big. FINALLY right?  I think it was when I finally just submitted to faith in my own ability that got me through the exam. That plus the examiner was quite giving unlike the other ones that I got. He was quite patient and not domineering.

Daddy left a voice mail congratulating me. The funny thing is he doesn't want me driving by myself. Completely defeats the purpose of a license doesn't it? 

Then I had an practicum evaluation, which, by the way, I will never  get used to. But I was just having such an awesome day that I just let go. Results? "Good to Very Good" and those were the words of my instructor.Though I always feel like I'm the biggest screw up.

At the end of the night, to congratulate myself, I treated me to Starbucks

Grande-soy-extra extra hot-extra espresso shot-caramel machiatto 

Well maybe its not THAT pro of an order. I remember when I just started college, how I always feel like a kid entering Starbucks for coffee/tea, since everyone is older and always have these amazingly complicated drinks, and how I find it ridiculously sophisticated. One of these days....

To wrap up my night, I had a nice chat about our respective dogs with a stranger. I was texting and she saw my display picture. These kinds of non-invasive random talks always makes my day. This day is good indeed. 

Aso and I after our evening walks.

-Elle Are Emm

And this blog is about my last compromise with myself before I absolutely should study for two quizzes tomorrow. That or I'll probably go to sleep for a few hours . For all you pro procrastinators out there, you know that feeling when you think you have a lot of time left still and that you basically envision the results, not considering the amount of actual hard work you have to put in to be successful? 

You're basically like:

I'm invincible. This was me a couple hours ago before I realized I actually have things I need to do. And now it's slowly dawning on me that I'm pressed for time but whatevs. I gots this. 

Anway....

SUNDAY (cont)

Wings with CB, JB, AQ, MF  and ate LG. Finally got to try the infamous beer and clamato mix. Hmmm, I say it would taste better with a super  light beer.

I really love evening out with girlfriends. It's just so stress and carefree. 

Headed to church afterwards. The whole family went, even though I had to stay behind the pews since I only followed suite. It's more for the benefit of le Father really, now a days its rare for us to go to church at all together. Though, I will make an honest effort to attend from now on. I really have a lot to be thankful for, and not just for the superficial things, but mostly for everything finally being right in terms of my family's relationship with each other. That and more. 

We had an early Thanks Giving dinner since we were supposed to go to a birthday gathering the next day. However, we actually got the invite wrong since it was actually the same evening. So at around 10PM, even though most of the guest were gone, we went out and made our presence known to said birthday. 

Most of the food was obviously gone, but it's okay since we already had dinner. 

Monday

was spent in bed reading, sleeping, bugging Aso and just general procrastination. Hey at least I've uncluttered the room. 

Yeahp, I'm sleepy. Damnation

--Elle Are Emm

Text book and acne.org orders 

So this is what $200 looks like. It might not seem a lot to some but I'm a struggling college student. It almost made me faint having to pay for this. But you have to do what you have to do right?

I'm not one to be impatient when it comes to waiting for things I've purchased online to come. I actually usually overestimate the expected time of arrival by about 2 weeks just so I don't sit in front of my door waiting for the mailman to come. Anyway, as soon as I received my item, I just forget the ridiculous amount I've had to shed to acquire them and just live in contentment. 

FRIDAY:

 Got out of class early. Finally able to get my hair redone. 

This whole process took over 4 hours since my hair is relatively thick. I was opting for bigger/looser curls but I just gave up since the woman is super persuasive and I'm a push over like that. Honestly, I was somewhat agitated and flustered, I understand that it was a school and it was students that were working on me (yes, I know, I risk potential screw ups but like I said, I'm a struggling college student) but that part is completely understandable to me since my school operate the same way, the thing that was starting to get to me is they did not communicate in English since all of the students were --presumably-- East Indian. Normally, I wouldn't mind but it was obvious that their discussion was revolving around my hair etc *sigh* so I just sat and gritted my teeth for a while then turn to my book for comfort. 

An hour or so when I was already seated, MF shows up to get her hair done. The funny thing is, they just complied to  what they want without much fuss. I'd warned her that she'll be shocked when she sees her hair, though I also reassure her that after a while the perm will settle and it'll look nice. I remember the same shock feeling I had the first time I had my hair permed. I almost cried on the spot. Girls and vanity right?

Yeahp,  that's how curly my hair is now. It's ridiculous! I look Asian featured Mexican.  I'll just wait a couple of weeks before complaining. 

After a very butt-hurting afternoon, MF and I went to Charlie Hamilton  pub just behind the salon/school. As the picture depicts, it wasn't that busy, until later on when older people started showing. It quickly reminded me of our clubbing debauchery up in Penticton a while back. Then it suddenly dawned on me that we were doing it completely wrong. At our age, we are supposed to be hanging out in clubs then as we got more mature, we are supposed to work our way to lounges, bar then pubs. Well, we bypassed the clubbing stage and went straight to pubs. 

Fish and Chips and Caesars

We weren't really left with any choice but order Caesar, since apparently pub now-a-days do not carry drink menus and costumers are supposed to know what to have. Can I just say that I have been to a few pubs and all of them had drink menus.  I guess this was a complete give away to the waitress that we don't drink; she wasted no time pointing it out. Though surprisingly we did not get ID'd, actually I haven't been getting ID'd lately. Why does that depress me?

SATURDAY

I hanged out with the parents on Saturday. I like hanging out with them since it usually means free stuff/food. First stop was getting eye exams for the three of us. I switched eye doctors and the one I had Saturday was young and more upbeat which I appreciated. My prescription isn't as bad as others but it has gotten worst for me. I've only started wearing glasses my last year of high school and it went from -1.00 something to this. 

Next stop was food court!!! "Is it wrong to undress a poutine with your eyes?" 

Parents were even thought me how to gamble. The notion that I can already legally do this is still bizarre to me. I think I'm too much of a cynic to believe that I will ever win a substantial amount of money from these. I just don't have any luck at all. 

Ice cream for the road

On our way to the other side of the mall, we met a Tito I haven't seen in years. It's strange since we don't live very far away from each other, but the last time I saw him I must have been 15-16.

When we got home, I was asked to walk Aso, it was raining and I didn't want him getting overly wet, he didn't have any rain coat so I had to improvise. 

He looked cute and funny. Then we walked out and I noticed him not stopping to pee, then I realize he's been peeing all along inside the bag, so I had to tear it off 

Now to get ready to have Wings dinner with the girls. BRB

-Elle Are Emm

YEAHP! and I said that all grown-woman like!  and I've survived UNSCATHED! 

First and foremost, Father Dear is now home for a couple of days! YEEEYYY!!!!!   . I shouldn't have blogged and browsed the web at 2-3AM this morning because I ended up sleeping in and missing my morning class! Which was okay I guess, at least I was able to see Father when he came home. So to my afternoon class then the original plan of getting my hair redone with MF failed, hence I took the time to just go ahead and bra shop. 

After having entered the Adult Store the other day, it somehow gave me the courage to get over my irrational crippling fear of undergarment shopping. I kid you not, for some reason, I thought it was easier, and less embarrassing to browse dildos and vibrators among other things than it is to peruse around a store full of under things. 

Yes, my 20th year of life is within the horizon, yet I have not properly bought my own underwear until this day. I actually don't even know my proper bra size. So instead of shopping online like I had planned too, I toughened up and decided to visit a store to get fitted. So after school, off to the mall I go, diverted to the washroom across the hall from the store, felt silly, composed myself and in I went. I somehow got the nerve to ask the clerk to fit me, once she did I proceeded ahead, though she did fail since her measurements where wayyy off. 

With so many colours, types and designs it made me realize that all my undergarments are boring. I guess I'm more of a comfort-practical type of girl since I see no reason to buy flower/animal/polka dot prints that would easily be seen through my shirts. Towards my mini shopping spree, when I looked at my choices compare to what the store had to offer, I did decide to vary my pickings a little and opted out for a few not-so-plain undergarments. 

It is very liberating and exhilarating to be able to do this by my own! Also, I don't know if it's just the initial excitement of getting this irrational fear over with, but I kind of want to go back and purchase more! 

I congratulated me by treating myself to a meal in the food court. I've always been that girl who would rather shop on her own, but I didn't realize how alone I was until I received a text from ate DP asking who was accompanying me, when I said no one, she promptly replied said she could have offered me company had I asked. I didn't really get the point of shopping as a group activity. To be honest, I would rather be left to my own devices to choosing and taking as long or as short a time as I need. 

So that's basically my day, plus watching a few episode of the Mentalist, which could be addicting if I care enough to follow the series, and Fighter in Kuya's brand new LCD tv. 

-Elle Are Emm

Tuesday

School went on as usual. After, as we've planned ate DP and I met up for a Tuesday evening night out of debauchery. 

Yeahp,  I stood behind her for a 3 full minutes, before she realized that I was there  

We were supposed to go to the pub near the sky train and near her school, but it was closed for renovation. I then remembered that there was another pub a few blocks away that I've been meaning to check out. What was supposed to be a 5-10 minute walk turned into half hour. Due to road constructions we had to make our way around, somewhat lost in the dreadful windy, gloomy and misty weather. Though the walk took longer than expected, it wasn't actually prolonged. We had many things to catch up on about mutual -old- friends and just life in general.We eventually found the pub, which wasn't quite busy despite the great atmosphere. 

We settled in, and stayed in there for close to three hours. There was never a dull moment, and I quickly realized how close in personality we were *high five*.  We both have conversational ADD, so the night's topic went from relationships, personalities, jokes, etc.  2.5 glass of beer and a slight buzz later, we headed out and towards home since it was already dark out. Funny how time just seems to suspend in the air when you're having a good time. 

On our way to the pub earlier, as a joke we said we were going to visit the local, conveniently located Adult Store for kicks and giggles. Buzzed but refreshed with the cold evening breeze, we went in before we completely go unnerved.

DP: okay! let's do it! but wait we have to act mature *giggle fit

ME: SHUSH! Stop giggling! We are grown women and our ID says so

So we stilled ourselves, put on our best sober grown women face and entered the shop. I had this image in my head of a very creepy clerk and a flasher hanging about in a trench coat plus all sorts of shenanigans. It was quite anti climatic really; it was just her and I inside browsing, confused and fascinated. Although I must say, sex manufacturers are quite inventive, some of the stuff in the store were very discreet and some were even really pretty. For instance, vibrators that look like cellphone charms and glass dildo in the form of a rose flower which could probably pass off as paper weight if one does not know any better.  I've actually always wanted to gift a sex toy of sort as a gag gift to a girlfriend. Hmmnnnnn

After a good 20 mins in the store, we subtly did the backing out off the store while still browsing as an exit strategy. As soon as we got out we broke into giggle fits as expected especially when notice a few people noticing us exit the store. Hey, you might as well take full advantage of all the fun stuff adult hood offers right? 

NEXT STOP:  STRIP CLUB

So home bound it was, saw and conversed with a god-daughter in the train, bused. then reached home. As I was snuggled up in my bed reading my book until I fall asleep, ate DP called me up and we talked for another 3 hrs on the phone. I was honestly sleepy especially with having had a few beers in my system but I enjoyed the conversation so even though 3/4 through I was babbling and falling asleep I kept on. I haven't had this type of phone conversation since I was in gr.9/10, and I actually quite missed. 

Wednesday:

Having had a late night, I really wanted to stay in and sleep but I made an early appointment for a massage so I forced my butt to get ready and headed out. 

This is what I came down to before leaving. Apparently, Aso couldn't see and has been bumping everywhere so mother decided to tie the fur that covers his eyes in a ponytail.

Had my massage, had three hours to kill before I needed to head downtown for my practicum, but of course I fooled around instead of studying. Then headed to Metro Town to purchase a few things.

Which include these babies among other stuff. 

Dizzying escalator at Granville 

Yesterday (Wednesday) was actually my last Wednesday rotation downtown, then my schedule switches so now I make my trek there on Mondays instead. I'm happy to say that my last shift went without a hitch.

On my way home, Babsie picked me up from King George and treated me out to bubble tea . I was hunting for a place to purchase food but since it was past 10PM, every restaurant was practically closed. So, I went home and ate Mother's cooking which was surprisingly good. She cooked a few dished since Father is home bound today for a few days from his work. I'm quite excite actually. Everything is just going so well in my life that I don't know why I've only realized this at this moment. 

Let me just take this moment to thank God for having granted me this life that I now lead.There isn't anything more I can ask for. I'm not an entirely religious person, which makes me guilty for only being grateful when all is in my favour, regardless, I feel sincerely blessed.

It's 3AM now, and I've quite honestly given up on trying to measure my own bra size so that I can purchase my intimates online and I don't have to go in the shop all awkward like. But hey! I managed entering a Adult Shop with my best mature woman face didn't I? I think I could survive buying my own undergarments now. Somehow though, I feel like its easier to visit a million porn stores that it is to buy my own bra and panties. Anyway, I have  a full day ahead. So I'm going back to sleep

-Elle Are Emm

/bitter title will explain towards the end. 

Last week was exhausting. I hadn't realized I worked in the student clinic practically the whole week until someone pointed it out. I feel as though I should take it as a good sign seeing as I didn't wake up any of those days at all dreading the afternoon ahead. 

Friday after classes I had a treatment booked with another student. When I got home in the evening Babsie came over and we had a deep conversation about RRSP, RESP, TFSA etc. I DON'T WANT TO BE AN ADULT!   . Though she did finally trust me driving her car to get our eyebrows done. 

THE "BEFORE" DOESNT LOOK THAT BAD IRL! I SWEAR!  

Then we I asked her to come with me to SEARS so that I can purchase this boots on sale that I've been eyeing. Half an hour later, mother called reminding me that she had wanted me to tag along to this jewelry showcase her daughter's friend is having. The accessories were apparently worn by celebrities. They were beautiful albeit nothing out of the ordinary. I would have taken a picture but I was too busy getting draped over with accessories worn by the likes of Leighton Meister, Blake Lively etc. They were too fancy for me and I'm too broke anyway. 

Saturday was another clinic day. It wasn't supposed to be busy but I was booked up. So much for study time. Kuya was having one of his nice day since as I was heading out, and he coming home, he actually agreed to give me a ride to the sky train. 

Yeahhhp,  Kuya caught the HIMYM bug and he is absolutely obsessed with the show

Someone drew this on the message/reminder board in the clinic. Our students know how to have fun. 

Like I said it was such a physically exhausting week, and to top it off I was/ am pms-ing. I threw a very childish bitch fit when I was talking to CB  on the phone and she passed it on to someone else while I was in the middle of talking. See, the thing is easily in the top 10 of my pet peeve is when people pass the phone around whilst I'm on the other end. I'm not a big phone conversation fan and I just find that action very rude, factor in the fact that my vagina is bleeding and BAM! all hell will break loose. 

Sunday was anime/ Korean drama day. SUPER guilty  pressure. See, I don't live my own romance, well a girl's got to get it from somewhere right?

Protect The Boss

**SQUEAL GIRLY FAN GIRL MOMENT!

In the evening we visited mommy's distant relative. They have 2 babies and a toddler! I'd wanted to take a picture but I left my cell in the car thinking we weren't going to stay too long. I should have known better.  So instead, here is a picture of the souvenir of sticker the little toddler girl had gifted me that night. On the plus side, they were very sweet and attentive people who catered to us the whole night. Even though the main kuya who was entertaining us was a bit tipsy. See, I get this reaction a lot,  especially from the elderly, but I don't think much of it. But the uncles and aunts in that household were very amaze with the demonstration of my and my younger brother's bilingualism. Hmmnn.

The original plan was going to Wings, at my request after the visit, since I was expecting so, I reserved my appetite and only had a bite here and there of the free and delicious food they served us. At the end, the visit ended late so I just asked to have some Wendy's from my old work place. 

Monday 

Official clinic day, but even before my shift started I came in early to work with a student. No big.  After the treatment I still have about an hour and a bit at hand. I went to Army and Navy  to purchase rain boots then ran to Green's Gourment,  this super awesome and ridiculous mini sandwich shop.

This place has a chalk and white board throughout/around the store with a myriad of selection of wraps, sandwich etc. I forgot what it was I had but it was RIDICULOUS! 

So I had my sandwich and my soup, headed back to the clinic and to my surprise, what was supposed to be an easy day got busy. I was even booked in with an instructor. I almost had a heart attack and was super nervous with anticipation. Though after taking deep breaths I just rolled with the punches and it didn't turn out to be too bad. 

I prayed to everything mighty for my last patient to not show, and for about 5 mins it seems as though he wasn't going to. Completely unprofessional,  not to mention superficial, but in my head, the only consolation of this person for booking in when I could have gone home early, was if he was good looking . 

LO and BEHOLD!, so the mighty beings that preside of me do listen sometimes . Like I said, this is super unprofessional, and I will probably get expelled for this but can a girl not state a passing observation without getting into trouble? 

For the record, can I just state, just in case I get found, that I was COMPLETELY professional during the ENTIRE treatment time, and I did not contemplate over this matter UNTIL this very moment?

One day, I think my saving grace will be the fact that I am undeniably and painfully awkward with no social and flirting skills whatsoever because truth be told the only indication that I found him attractive is I was a smidgen more chatty. Easing the tension (on my part) with compensatory little jokes and what not. 

On the way home, I thought I deserved me something caffeinated. Which I probably shouldn't have had. I was eventually picked up by the mother at the station, she had a few errands to run, and I wanted to go to Walmart to see about their rain boots (which I eventually purchased too). The washrooms were closed for cleaning and I was THIS  close  into considering alternative means to relieve my bladder .  Now that I purchased 2 rain boots, it's finally dawned on me that I should take my humongous calves somewhere else because there is just no way I will fit into normal size rain boots. 

Hmmmnn, I'm glad I decided to continue the blog from where I've left off, this is actually very therapeutic. Now I don't even feel as passionate about what this blog was supposed to be anyway, if I go by the current title. 

Basically, a former, really close  friend who I've written numerous blogs about with regards to that incident last year, and whom I've decided I'm going to brush off and out of my life with little to no grudge or ill will, randomly texted me while I was in the clinic today. She had mentioned that she was around the area and that she had wanted to drop by and say hello. 

***RAISE EYEBROW......

I guess the past 12 or so months since I've completely cut out all forms of communications had been missed by her.

I don't know if she's looking into starting anew, but how does one start building on a foundation filled with uncleared rubble?  I guess I was just insulted by the fact that she thinks we I can just forget everything that's transpired without it being addressed. Or the other more pessimistic alternative of looking at this is; her complete disregard of this matter means that it wasn't important enough for her to take notice, that I'VE  been GONE out of her life for A YEAR.  

Yes, right beneath the surface I'm still hurt. Not as much, but I'm still scarred. Cait,  do you not REALIZE?! How can you be so fucking thick as not to see the importance I've given you in my life? That what you did-- though very insignificant now-- has left a long lasting impression. I can't believe that up to now, this still have the power to have me chocked up.  I just feel so childish and I can't believe how much I chastise myself when I recall what had happened. I feel as though, now I am in the wrong and that I should have just let it go. But no, I have to stand my grounds and my principles. I don't need the likes of you in my life. I will only give the same respect and importance to those who reciprocate it.  

-Elle Are Emm

Mildly cold with sunshine. 

Continuing from my last post, I'd mentioned that I was running late. Figures though, that since I was getting a ride with my mother that I was even later than late. SUPER annoying, and she does it all the time  

I went to see our apparent inept family doctor (according to the brothers) for a couple of things. Nothing serious, just getting an old injury reexamined and what not. I think I have to come back in a couple of weeks. What kind of confused me was, he printed out a whole bunch of paper from my file in his laptop, but I left without any sort of prescription of referral. I think this is what my brothers mean when they say inept. 

Mommy ran her errands while I was waiting having my appointment. She then picked me up after we were both finished and brought me to eat at Reuben's 

SOOO NOM! I had binagoongan, and lanka with soup and rice obviously. 

Then I went to get passport photos done since my school ID is expired.

mugshot passport picture. The girl got me to wear a black toga dress very reminiscent to my graduation ceremony toga, since I was wearing a white shirt and it would blend in with the background.

On the way to dropping me off to the sky train, I convinced mommy to check out the farmers market set up by the station every Wednesday for the past Summer months. I was subtly urging and hoping that she would get me my German apple struddle fix. And she did! In fact, she practically filled my bag with food for the road on Wednesday. I LOVE GOING OUT WITH MOMMY! 

Although my greediness resulted to this:

That's my white polo/uniform chocolate stained from the front, back, sleeves and hem. I was running late, but luckily I had enough time to purchase tide to go. LIFE SAVER! 

Downtown was beautiful and sunny that day! It was too bad that I had somewhere to be, otherwise I would have love to just walk around eating street food and people watching for the rest of the afternoon/evening. One of these days I shall get to that. I still want my japadog fix. My practicuum, which is held in a beautiful, coveted Victorian home, went well that night. I have pictures of the house and the room but for privacy's sake I won't post it. Or maybe I will, once I get over my paranoia.

Thursday, I finally treated my co worker and her mom. To be honest, I was quite ticked off. She had asked me to book her in and after I did (for Tuesday) I never heard back from her, so I cancelled. Then Wednesday, as I was heading to my other practicum Downtown, she finally contacted me back, however it was a little to late seeing as our appointment was the day before. But I can always use a little more practical credits so we worked it out for Thursday.

Though I finished at 5PM that day, I didn't leave until around 8. Partly because I'm that girl who likes to hand around the school for a lack of better things to do, and because one girl who was working in our clinic that day wanted to go home as she was feeling ill. Me, being the good Samaritan that I was, offered to take on her patient (who didn't show up btw). The clinic instructor was impressed and gave me a Professionalism Report for volunteering to stay when I didn't have to *pat back* 

I decided to treat myself and finally get orange mango smoothie with matcha from starbucks, the drink I've seen posted in health kicker somewhere. 

I was quickly reminded why I strongly did not like  smoothie drinks ESPECIALLY when banana is involved. Worst 5$ I've ever spent. It tasted gross and very medicine like. 

To compensate, I went and had subway, since I was hungry and didn't eat the whole day. 

However mommy offered to pick me up. Here's the thing if it isn't obvious already, anytime I'm out with mommy, it almost always equates to food

TADA! Though I did have to say I haven't eaten yet. 

Running late again! For some reason, I though it'd be a good idea to work 2 more extra times in the clinic when I didn't have to. TBC!

-Elle Are Emm

Started of my day yesterday, with ice cream @6 AM and cramming for a quiz I most likely failed. No wonder I crashed in the bus an hour later.

Fact #34235243: I cuff the hem (?) of most of my jeans because my Asian legs are too short for White sizes, and simultaneously, I'm too meaty to fit into Asian sizes. Clearly, there is no happy medium for me 

Also, instead of actually focusing on cramming I decided I was going to do my hair. Well I was going for a faux-faux hawk, but for some reason the top bun ended up like a bow, and I quite liked it.

For lunch, mommy made me her intricate salad which consists of vegetables mixed with fruits, chicken and eggs. Top it off with yogurt and its super delish! The day went by like a typical school day. Though it got interesting as soon as I got home...

Sooo, that's me locked out. It seemed that I forgot my keys and of course with my luck, no one was home and no one will be  hope for a few more hours. Problem is I had a date with ate DP to see a movie in a little less that 2 hours and my debit card is upstairs in my room.  

At this point I was also running low bat, it's pathetic, but what am I these days without my phone!? At least I still had the presence of mind to carry around a spare charger and luckily there's a mysterious -working- plug outside of our outdoor laundry, so I didn't exactly go nuts the entire time I was waiting. Honestly, the wait wasn't too bad, I amused my self by taking pictures, reading my book, listening to music, tweeting, texting, imagining myself scaling the balcony and succeeding (when in reality i'm too heavy to do so), acting all spy like by picking at the lock and pathetically trying to card the door. Knowing me, it probably wouldn't surprise anyone if I say that I literally cause the door into further locking itself. The god's of doorknob just really spited me yesterday. Although its still quite a surprise that no one had called the cops on the crazy girl lurking and dancing around in front of an empty house. 

All was manageable and amusing until of course, the temperature suddenly drops and it's high time I go to the theater to meet up with friends. I had cash on my that I didn't want to spend but I had no choice, so I up, ditched my back pack and fast walk my way to the theater. Ate LB,  MH and the new infamous boyfriend was already there. Ate DP and CB, subsequently followed suite. There weren't enough seats so ate DP and I separated. Before the movie started we caught up on what's new since I haven't seen her in months! We watched Killer Elite. I wasn't really impressed considering who the cast were, I feel like the movie had been elongated with no purpose just to glorify Robert Deniro. Though I did find much amusement from the commentary Ate DP and myself were making throughout. 

Afterwards, CB, ate DP/LB and myself headed to Akasaka for some sushi. Lot's of laughs starting from the woman who couldn't get at the menu since I've accidentally slipped it between the table and the glass, and just from the random conversation in general. 

CB callopsed. 

Finally headed home and thankfully everyone were already there ahead of me. Now I shall get ready since I am running late.

-Elle Are Emm