"what it is right now."

so far gone.

i concur with the masses...mixtape of the year.

bones.

i just got into this show recently...and now i realize i have been seriously missing out on something great. clever scripts, intriguing twists, great cast and chemistry...tv continues its efforts to keep me from leaving house.

and speaking of which...

house.

next to grey's anatomy...this is the best medical drama on tv. outstanding performances and plots. hugh laurie is ingenious. the characters and the struggles they are defined by are genuinely inspiring. however, it seems that every diagnosis has to dabble with lupus haha. i stop everything to watch this show whenever it comes on, not to mention that i'm crushing on...

olivia wilde.

there is life after the oc. she definitely lives up to the saying "an ounce of appearance is worth a pound of substance." a talented and smart actress without a doubt, she also happens to be my inspiration when i work out, along with...

megan fox.

news flash! i think she's hot...just like almost every guy does. that's all i have to say about that.

us soccer.

i love soccer...i've been a fan since elementary school. i love the united states of america...so much i became a citizen. us soccer? i'm a supporter but the team has endured years of embarassing play...at the olympics, in exhibition, in fifa tournaments. those losses left me without a belief in them. but now...after whomping on spain and going head-to-head with brazil in this past confederations cup, i'm starting to believe again that a nation where football isn't soccer and is considered a second-rate sport can show the rest of the world that we can play the beautiful game as well as they can. ole, ole, ole, ole!

michelle williams.

the gospel girl breaks out. the least popular child of destiny comes

out with some fire on this song...definitely digable.

mosun.

my friends and i come here only once in a while because it's just that special. great environment, great location, great sushi specials, and the some of the best fusion sushi rolls. worth the drive every time and i never fail to have a good time here. apparently leanne rhimes and eddie cibrian agree hehehe.

alexa chung.

on point across the pond...and even better stateside. it's on with alexa chung! is the reason why i go home for my lunch breaks whenever possible. artistic, witty, stylish,

socially and politically aware, and oh so sweet. if you can't tell by now...i'm in love.

2010 volkswagen gti.

eventually, my time with my corolla will come to an end. as much as i appreciate the car...it is still not as durable or safe as i would like my automobiles to be. faulty power locks and a weak engine are things that don't help me drive with a greater peace of mind for sure. i need something faster, more practical, more convenient, more dependable, and safer. this is where this small wonder comes into picture. german engineering with the quality to go along with it, affordable, and suits me quite well. das auto indeed.

signing out - jl

"euphoria."

...and it's true!

you make me feel alive.

here's to exploring the beauty of life - jl

"HIStory is forever."

rest in peace michael jackson.



you're the one who taught me what pop (and music) is all about...introduced me to dancing and helped me to find my rhythm. i wouldn't be the same without you. i'm still in shock about your passing and i'm incredibly sad because i had a lot of love for you and all the good music you've provided the world with. may angels lead you in, king of pop.

in your honor...mj, this one's for you!






never can say goodbye - jl

"taking it easy."

this past week of school has been overall...unnecessary. don't get me wrong, i've learned a couple of new things at the corona clinic i'm interning at but the days just seem to drag on since i already passed my exit exam and there's not really much work to do anymore. i would be preparing for my community nursing final next wednesday, but it's open book. there's really no more challenges standing in my way of graduation. while it does feel good and i'm experiencing a peace of mind that is utterly cherishable...i wish my class could just have the days until july 7 off to reflect and recover. oh well, i guess that's what the rest of summer is for.

the most fortunate aspect of my current situation is that i have more time after school to unwind and chill since there's nothing to study for. and so...venturing from corona or san bernardino, i've found myself eating at yojie's with the ace family in cerritos, catching up with jenny over some long overdue panera bread, and gallivanting through melrose and eating at dolce with jen (which by the way is very much overrated...it's no wonder why they're closing down. at least everything was 50% off and i got to see what the hype was about). this is just a taste of what's to come for me this summer and i'm getting more and more excited for it. i have all summer long to catch up with friends and engage this beautiful life with more adventures. it reminds me of that sleepy brown song...




i can't wait, can't wait! - jl

"triumphant."

the past 72 hours or so have been very turbulent. i went to disneyland twice, enjoyed the awesomeness that is claws, and visited starbucks butterfield & pine on its closing day...farewell best workplace thus far. while these are all good moments...the definite highlight is that i passed my exit exam! this was the last huge obstacle on the way to graduating from concorde. i've been stressed all week because of it. the test was scheduled for thursday morning. i spent all wednesday night studying like crazy for it and 1,908 itunes songs later...i arrived at school only to find out that it was postponed to friday morning due to distracting noises from construction work. it turned out to be a blessing as i had more time to put myself at ease and rock it on the exam. passing the ERI affirms my confidence in becoming a nurse and has definitely proven that the past 18 months of school, with all its sacrifices, struggles, and failures, have been worth it. i can now look forward to graduating on july 7 without any more substantial complications. i am truly living a blessed life!

feeling like kobe right about now - jl