alexis.

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I am back there.  You will find my most deepest thoughts there and other everyday ramblings.  I don't want to keep up with two journals.  I still read all my vox friends posts though.  I will maybe update this every once in a while.

Summer is officially over.  I have to go back to school tomorrow and work.  But I will be seeing Mae on Tuesday so that's something to look forward to.  We woke up late this morning so we didn't leave until about 11 but got back home around 4:30.  We didn't really any traffic on the way back either.  I didn't mention this before, but my aunt and uncle gave me a check for 2,000 dollars to help me get a car.  It means so much to me.  We were sitting in their backyard talking and I was telling them how stressful it is trying to work enough hours and going to school as well and how I was trying to get a car.  Right then they told me they have been talking about it for a while and my aunt got all emotional and then I got emotional.  I had one of my best friends Amy right there with me too and it made me feel better.  She has supported me and has been there for me through so much.  They are the one's who paid for band in high school.  Without them I wouldn't be where I am today.  I owe them my life.  This whole trip is what I needed.  To relax, clear my mind, and just let go.  A great way to end the summer.

This summer as a whole has been pretty awesome.  I will miss it but it's time to move on.  One of the only things I am dreading about school is my audition for Wind Ensemble.  I haven't practiced much all summer so...who knows how that will go.  This summer went by in the blink of an eye.  It was fun while it lasted.

It feels weird to be home.  Even though I have just been gone for four days...it still feels weird.  I hate that feeling that you get after vacation...and you have to go back to your normal life.  You can't just relax and do what you please.  You have to go back to your routine of school and work.  It especially sucks when you dread going back to work. 

Meh.  Hopefully tomorrow will be better then I think it will be.  We'll see.  I should get ready for school and bed.

Tomorrow we are waking up early and making the 7-8 hour drive home...the next day is school and work.  I wish we could stay longer.  This trip has been amazing.  It doesn't even seem real.  We barely planned it a day or two before we left and the rest has just been spur of the moment.  It made it better that way I think. 

Last night Amy and I went to this North India Cafe called Tandoori Oven.  It was sooooo good.  We shared Chicken Curry and Naan.  Then when we came back we had these awesome taco's my aunt made.  We sat outside in their gorgeous backyard and talked for a long time.  It was very nice.  After dinner we went upstairs and went online.  We woke up this morning at about 9 or 10 and went into San Francisco.  At one point we were laying on the grass area in front of Ghiradelli Square taking funny pictures and laughing hysterically.  This bum was mumbling crap getting all mad cuz he was trying to sleep.  We also went to Boudin Bread and of course In-N-Out cuz we always have to go to In-N-Out anywhere we go.  Shortly after we got on the Muni I think it was...basically a bus and went to Union Square.  I got a couple hair accessories and a cute dress from H&M.  I am on a tight budget so I couldn't splurge.  After our day in San Fran we went back to San Jose and met my aunt and uncle at Outback Steak House and had an amazingly delicious dinner.  And now I am here.  I really should get some sleep soon.  I think I left both my pairs of flip flops at France's apartment so hopefully she can mail them back or something.  One pair were my rainbows and the other were my piano ones.  My favorites.  :(  Oh well.

Sooo I was gonna get on here and upload pictures so far but I found out I didn't bring my usb cable.  So no pictures until I get home.  This trip has been a blast so far.  We left at 8am Thursday morning and got up to Salina's at around 2:30.  The drive didn't even seem that long and it was really pretty.  When we stopped to get gas we took window chalk and wrote on her car "Honk if your happy!" and drew peace signs, hearts, happy faces, and music notes.  It was cute.  We got a few honks.  I know when we go back down to So Cal everyone will be honking at us.

Anyways...When we finally got there we met Amy's friend Frances at In-N-Out.  Amy went to Cal-State Monterey Bay for a year so she knows a bunch of people up here.  We ate and then Frances took us to her little studio apartment.  It's small but very cute.  Frances is a doll as well.  She is funny as hell and such a sweetheart.  We stayed at her apartment and just talked for a while.  That evening we went to Portola Plaza because Amy's friend Matt works there.  He valet parked our car and got us in to the pool.  It's this big circle pool and they also have a good size jacuzzi.  There were a bunch of little kids in there and we made this huge whirl pool.  It was so fun though.  Frances, Amy and I were messing around the whole time and just being stupid.  I haven't laughed that much in a long time. 

Once the pool closed we left and drove around looking for a place that was good to eat but since we were in Monterey nothing was really open.  We stopped at a 24-hour drive thru Starbucks and we were messing with the guy in drive-thru.  It was funny as hell and he was pretty entertained as well.  When we got to the window, Frances who was sitting in the passenger seat went over and Amy and gave the guy in drive-thru the money.  It was sooo funny.  I swear he probably thought we were drunk or something.  I think it was just all the caffeine we had before.  So after that we went to CSUMB and went up to Matt's dorm and he made pasta.  After staying there a while we went back to France's apartment and showered and went to bed.  We woke up at 8:30 and left by 9:30 so the workers wouldn't see us because she isn't allowed to have people spend the night. 

Now we are in San Jose at my aunt and uncle's house.  This is my first time being here since they moved here a couple years ago.  It is soooo nice.  Their house is like my dream house.  They way it is decorated and looks and ahhh I want it.  Haha.  Their carpet is so nice too.  I love sinking my feet into it.  Me and Amy both have our own rooms with the most comfortable beds too.  When we got here we took naps because the past two nights combined we only got a few hours of sleep.  We will be staying here tonight and maybe going to San Fran tomorrow.  :)  I will have more updates later. 

Gone until Sunday.  Going up to Norr Callll.. :D  See ya!

Out in the middle of nowhere. On my way to Tuscan, Arizona. Its a long story why that i will explain when i can type up an entry on my computer. I am posting this from my phone. Another six hours to go.

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This is probably the fastest any of my summers have gone by.  It seems like it only lasted a couple weeks.  It definitely was a good summer though.  There have been many new experiences and a lot of my friendships have been re-defined.  I have definitely changed as a person...or rather matured into a better person.  I have so much to look forward to and to work for this upcoming year.  It's going to be tough but it will be so worth it in the end.  I am glad I took the break from school this summer and decided not to do the summer session.  Especially after all the stress from winter and spring semesters.  It was a very much needed break.  Now I am actually kind of looking forward going back to school....just a little bit though.  Haha.  

I have a week left of summer and I plan on making the most of it.  :)

I have had this song on repeat all day.  It has sparked a lot of thoughts going on in my head.  It has also helped me stay optimistic about all the hard times.  This summer has been a roller coaster for me....don't get me wrong though it has been a lot of fun and it's definitely not over yet.  I have been finding out a lot more about myself and not taking people's crap as much as I used to.  I won't let people walk all over me anymore.  I will give my time to the people who are true friends....not the ones who will walk all over me because I am nice.  Just like last summer..I feel I have matured a lot and have grown into a better person...but there is still a lot for me to learn.  I am learning to just take life as it is.  If you just live life to the fullest and not expect good things to happen...good things will happen when you least expect it and that's the best.  Not worrying about things all the time makes the day go by a lot easier.  I can't wait for the years to come.  All the new experiences, learning even more, and just...growing up.

Hopefully I don't sound too cheesy.  Hah.  Anyway...the past few days have been alright.  I got some new clothes.  :)  Two pairs of pants, a skirt, two shirts, and two dresses.  All of it only cost about 120 dollars.  I love sales.  My whole family is leaving tomorrow for the river so that means I will have the house ALL to my self. :)  Alexa also leaves to go live with her Grandma tomorrow. Even though she was a terror and it was really hard taking care of two babies I will miss her.  She was a cutie pie. 

Oh yeah I also got a twitter account.  It's on my vox.  If I haven't already added you add me.  :)

I just finished. I have some mixed feelings but was over all pleased. I will talk more about it in another post. I don't want to give anything away to anyone who hasn't finished.

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We got so bored at work that we took one of the wrappers and put all the crew members with a character. I am lisa simpson of course because we are alike in many ways. :)

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