New Orleans Here I Come!

Hey all(:

Fairly quick post today. Watch this post go on  forever...


I'm all packed and whatnot for New Orleans(: My flight leaves at roughly 8AM, which means I need to get to the airport at 5/6ish...joy. I'm going with my aunt and staying with a couple of her friends, and then, we're setting out to Virginia Beach for the remaining of the week [so, basically Wednesday to Saturday].



Honestly, I don't know how I feel about spending a week with my aunt... But enough of that teenage angst.




I'm going to New Orleans and the beach! (:

The French Quarter. One of the places I'll be visiting. Picture provided by Google

I probably won't update/blog until I get back. 'Til then(:

Getting Ready for New Orleans

I apparently like to blog every other day. I just went through a couple of my posts and it seems pretty consistent, and I find that a bit amusing because I don't try to blog every other day-- I just blog whenever I feel like it.


Anyways, moving on. I'm going to New Orleans for a couple days with my aunt! (: She's trying to determine where to retire, and she's basically place hopping. We're leaving Friday, visiting some of her friends in New Orleans, then, around Tuesday, we're going to Virginia Beach until Saturday.

My room looks like a whirlwind...

So, as of now, I'm supposed to be packed. Key word: supposed. I started sometime last week, and as you can see, didn't get very far. It doesn't help that the suitcase is super tiny [my standard sized towel basically takes up half my suitcase] because I'm not going to be able to life a giant suitcase onto the plane, and my elderly aunt doesn't trust the luggage claim. Therefore, I have to pack light... yeah, let's see how that goes.



I went shopping today and picked up a couple things with one of my best friends, Megan. If you're interested in my haul, you can click here(:

A couple of things I got.

I'm actually really excited to use a couple of the products I got.(: I'd do reviews on the products I got, but I don't think I'm very qualified...haha.

I've been trying to do a couple DIY projects and one of the projects were these shorts. I spent around 2 hours hand sewing fabric... I'm not entirely sure whether I'm going to wear them, or start over and do something completely different with them. Overall, I'm pretty proud with my first sewing DIY.



As of right now, my writing is on temporary hold. I've got a couple ideas I'm really excited about, but I haven't gotten time to sit down at my computer and type. After I come back from my trip, I have an SAT Prep Academy I have to attend, and then, I guess, after that I get to have some free time, before I go to the beach with my friend.




A little update on my life ^_^

Brave

The cutest movie ever. [Picture found on Google]

Basically, I spent this weekend with family and friends watching kid movies. ^_^ You can never be too old for animated movies!


Saturday, my family decided to torture me by having a big family lunch at my grandmother's, for no apparent reason [because my family is weird like that]. Which, under any other normal circumstance, I would love [my grandmother-- 95 years old and still going strong-- makes the best food], but of course, because of my surgery, I still can't chew properly... So I had soup. Soup, when everyone else was having noodles, duck, chicken, etc.


Afterwards, like any other day, my cousins and I went to see a movie-- Madagascar 3 (: It was really cute. I loved it like I loved the first two.


Then, my cousins decide to torture me even further by going to Five Guys, leaving me to chew [painfully] on a total of five french fries. -__- 


Then, today, I went with two of my friends to see Disney's new Brave. It was amazing. I almost cried at the end. Really. I think I love this movie. It was the cutest movie in the world.

I kinda loved her hair...and personality. [Picture from Google]

Overall successful weekend! (:

Writing

Recently, I've started to write more ^_^

I'm actually really proud, because I went through a period of several months where I haven't even bothered to write or pick up a pen.


I post my short stories on this site called, Figment, and truth be told, I'm still getting the hang of it.
You know you wanna click it ----> Click Me!

This is my notebook where I put all my wonky ideas down. I mostly just type up all my stories on my laptop, but this is the thing I write random stuff in. The cover says "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain."



Sidenote: My face is getting better O.o

That's it for now(:

Movie Marathon

I'm still recovering from my surgery, and in all this spare time I have, I've been watching movies non-stop. Now, if you know me personally, you'll know that I almost never watch movies.



Growing up, my parent's weren't a big fan of movie theaters, and every so often my dad and I would rent movies. By "every so often" I mean like once in every four or so months.


So it's pretty much safe to say that I didn't watch any movie that wasn't on TV. [We didn't have movie channels either...] It wasn't until I was around thirteen-ish that I started going to the movies with my friends pretty regularly.


So now, to make up for all the movies I haven't seen, I've literally been watching movies left and right. Y'know the sad part? I went to my friend's house yesterday, because she's leaving for basketball camp, and we won't see each other until around Julyish, and we literally just sat on her couch and watched movies. Fail.



Gosh, I feel like such a bum.


I literally just finished Iron Man about two minutes ago, haha.

My horribly puffy cheeks. I am not a happy camper -__-

Surgery Sucess

After getting drugged, operated on, and stitched up, I'm actually coherent enough to post this(:


I couldn't (and still can't really) talk. Well, I can, but I'm just getting the feeling back in my lips, tongue and cheeks... I pretty much didn't eat anything except for a milkshake  -__-

Regardless, I'm doing fine(:



That's all for now loves!


Sidenote: I'm not exactly sure why there's a white box above ^

6-18-12

Creative title, huh?



Well, I guess that's what happens when you're in a hurry, your tummy is protesting whatever you ate last and you're slightly nervous about getting knocked out for mouth surgery tomorrow...


Before I go on, I'd like to say 'HAPPY BELATED FATHER'S DAY' to all the loving dad's in the world. I had a cookout with my family yesterday(:

Now onto whatever I was saying before...


I'm getting my wisdom teeth removed tomorrow -__- Can't you feel my enthusiasm? I can't say I'm excited to get knocked out and teeth pulled. Plus, I wont be able to eat for days...



Sidenote: I saw Despicable Me today! It's so freaking adorable :D

Closure

Closure is basically what it sounds like. A close to the end of a situation, relationship or anything really.


That's what I got today. An end of sorts.


As much as I hate to admit it, I think this was exactly what I needed. I needed that little push that sent me over the edge and on my way to find my dreams. Even though I'm a bit upset, I knew it needed to happen, and in a way, I'm glad it did. You know what they say: "When one door closes, another one opens." 


I'm the type of person that believes things happen for a reason, and no matter how bad or sad things seem at the moment, I believe things will get better, you will get stronger, and something good will come out of that particular situation. It's just the way you look at things.



Now, I can put this behind me, spread my wings and f l y.<3

Super Amazing Friends

Friends. <3

Once January passes, and February and March comes, you start to get this jittery, anxious feeling. What's that feeling? Oh yeah, break. Summer, to be more specific.


Its funny, really, because I've been waiting for this moment for so long, and yet, I've pretty much accomplished nothing.



So, to get on with my actual point, when my friend calls me up and tells me to meet her at the mall, I jumped for the chance. Problem was, she didn't tell me what time she was going to the mall, and I wasn't aware that she was going to swing in and out in around an hourish, tops.


Long story, short, after around fifteen minutes of staying with me, she had to leave...which left me, at the mall...alone. See, in other circumstances, I would have driven home, no big deal. Yeah, it might be a big deal when your mom decides to save gas and drops you off on her way to run errands, and can't pick you up until at least an hour later.



So, here I am, this sad little girl, calling practically every number in her phone. I ended up talking to one of my friends, and she said it was her father's birthday. She asked if I wanted her to come and get me, and because I felt so bad, I denied the offer, deciding that I wasn't going to intrude on her family time.


Well, let me tell you about this friend, she is crazy dedicated and won't take no for an answer. Five minutes later, she calls me and tells me she's at the light outside the mall, and of course, I freak out and tell her that she didn't have to come.


My dad is friends with her uncle, so I know her family pretty well, and I spent the rest of the evening with her family. 


Point is, everyone needs friends like these. Friends that will stay up late with you because you're scared out of your mind. Friends that will bluntly tell you that you look stupid in whatever you're considering purchasing. Friends that tell you to stop worrying about every detail in life. And friends that tell you to follow your dreams.



I know that I have people I can count on, and I freaking love them for it.


Here's to the best friends in the world! <3

The Start of Summer

 Beach trips, friendship bracelets, chlorine-filled air. What do these have in common? Summer. 

Exams are finally over for me, which means long, hot summer days where I can lounge at the pool, read a book or sleep to my hearts content. 

The perfect way to start summer off? Walking in the summer mist, and having a bowl of strawberries.

 

Oh summer, how I love you. 

Haul

If you know me personally, then you know my love for clothes and shopping. Ironically, I'm super frugal with my money. I guess that's the only reason why I'm not completely broke right now...

I went shopping this weekend and I got a couple of things, and this is like a haul of sorts. ^_^


Sidenote: I'm not trying to brag, I just really enjoy watching/looking at haul videos or blogs and I figured that if I was going to make a blog, then why not blog about stuff that I like? 

Anyways, the haul ^_^


I think button-ups make things much fancier. Whether they're dressed up or down, I think they make an outfit look nice. I got two of these.

I went to the mall Friday and I got this shirt in orange-y coral and white ^_^

Hollister Dress: $30

 I was a bit iffy about getting this dress, because it was slightly more expensive than what I normally spend on an article of clothing, but after I tried it on twice, I figured I would regret not getting it.

It looks pink, but it's really red...







Today, I went to the mall with my friend, Megan (: She's one of my closest friends and I love her to death. We mostly just spent our time at Rue 21 and a couple other shops.

Megan picked this romper. It's adorable.

Rue was having a sale, and I had a coupon!

Overall, the romper and the dress was buy one get one $7, and ended up being around $25. Plus, I got a cute belt, but it's a bit loose...

A regular pair of black shorts.

 I also got a pair of sunglasses. They're one of those compact pairs, that fold into an itty-bitty compact thing.

Megan and I in our sunglasses

The sunglasses when they're all folded up.

I ended my day with bubble tea. ^_^ Again, if you know me, then you'd know of my obsession with bubble tea.

Miami Vice  and Tapioca 

So that was my day (: Now I have to go and study for my exams... Wish me g'luck guys!

-Kari <3

Kings Dominion

Ah, family trips...

Thank you Google for this lovely picture...

Take my cousin's work picnic + free tickets to Kings Dominion and you've got my family "bonding" moments.

These moments consist of my cousins and I amusing each other by going on rides and such, while all my parents, aunts and uncles lounge near the water park.

One of the rides I went on with my cousins.

I'm not going to lie. "Family bonding" moments aren't really my thing. Our "family" moments usually extend to dinner together [almost every night] and/or family vacations. Other than that, we usually don't do movies, outing or "family nights". So you can understand why family moments are always so awkward for me...

The cutest ride ever. I love this.

That being said, I actually really enjoyed today. It was fun and definitely a good thrill.

So, basically, today was a success :D

Last Day

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." --Dr. Seuss



School and I have a love-hate relationship. I enjoy the social aspects: seeing, talking and laughing with my friends. That being said, I'm going to miss this year. 

High school is basically 5% of your life [if you live to the average 80-100 years], and I'm a bit sad to see parts of my high school career go by so quickly.


I mean I'm all for summer --it's my favorite season-- but I'm always sad about leaving my friends and whatnot.



But anyways, I have decided that I'm going to make this summer the best one possible!

Where I plan to spend a good part of my summer.

Just Kari

Hi there!

I'm Karen, but people call me Kari.

You've just stumbled upon a blog written by a teenage girl that has access to a computer and way too much time on her hands..

My humble self.

Anyways, some fun-facts about me :D


1. I'm four-nine. As in four foot nine. As in 58 inches. You get the point...
You would think height would be a touchy subject, but because I posted it to the whole world, you can assume that I've gotten over the fact that I'm not growing any further and that I'm embracing it.

2. I like writing, reading and I'm a science geek. Ironically, I equally love fashion and clothing.
I'm just a whirlwind of weird.

3. I'm Asian and I love my culture.
This includes Hello Kitty, K-Pop, and different languages. Oh, and the obvious sterotypical things that Asians like.

4. I'm a girly girl.
Lace, glitter, Hello Kitty, pretty pens and shiney things amuse me. And since I have the attention span of a squirrel, these things can entertain me for hours.

5. I love traveling.
Wherever it is, I'm up for the trip! ...Unless it's a small village in an uncharted area... I'm a city girl. Big cities are my best friends. I completely and utterly love New York City.



I guess that's it for now! ^_^