Chapter 1 of 2011

New Years

So Christmas is officially over. :-( On a good note, New Years is just around the corner! Bad note, time is flying way to fast. I wish time would just slow down a bit. I've been stressing about school a lot lately. The plan is to major in Biology then to apply for dental school. ugh. I am a junior now and I'm not sure how I will be able to graduate in 2012. I still have so much to do. Organic chemistry will definitely be the class that stresses me out the most because I have to graduate with a 3.78 GPA. I'm sure this is a common stress with so many college students as well. I can't wait till I look back and be thankful that I put myself through this stressful period. We will see what happens starting this new year. I leave for NYC on Thursday. I'm so excited!!!

Love, Shelley

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Christmas Time!

I have finally finished finals! Hooray! Now it's time to celebrate with a little vino(little may be an understatement). This Holiday season is in full swing. Christmas is most definitely my favorite season. I get excited every year to put up the Christmas tree and to see all of the beautiful lights. This will officially be my second Christmas, since I was 17, that I will be single. It feels good to be independent, but then again I curse the happy couple next to me at the grocery for being so damn happy. Last Christmas, the thought of finding that special person would not have crossed my mind. I was still going through the grieving process, but now that it's been more then a year I think I'm ready. We'll see what happens. 

On another note, my sister, my mom and I will be spending New Years Eve and day in NYC! I love NYC. I've been there one other time when I was 18. It's always been the place where I see myself living when I'm older. It will be good to be there again. I hope all of you enjoy your Holiday season!

Love, Shelley

25 Things About Me

1. I am 22 years old. 

2. I have a twin sister.

3. I am half Korean and half Caucasian

4. Majoring in Biology is one of the most difficult things I will accomplish.

5. The future scares me.

6. I love being in love.

7. I am insecure, but confident.

8. I want to read more books.

9. Watching movies on my laptop is enjoyable to me.

10. Fashion amazes me.

11. I watch some reality shows because they are my guilty pleasure.

12. I want to be a professional ballet dancer, but know that's not my future.

13. Watching professional ballet performances makes me tear up.

14. I believe knowledge is one thing nobody can take away from you.

15. My health is the most important thing I have.

16. I am a pro at WebMD, I feel like I can diagnose anybody on there.

17. New York is where I see myself living in the future.

18. I currently live in Colorado.

19. I love snow.

20. I am very sound sensitive. I hate unnecessary mouth noises.

21. I have an older brother.

22. I want to be bilingual.

23. I will be successful when I am older.

24. I can snowboard, but I am still terrified of going off lifts.

25. I want to learn how to cook.


Love, Shelley

Snow Angels

Winter Time

Winter is finally here. This past weekend I went snowboarding for the first time this season. This is my fourth year snowboarding and I guess you could say that it's getting easier(despite my fat bruise on my ass).  There were points that I got extermeley frustrated and annoyed, but nothing a beer didn't fix afterwards(not that I'm promoting booze to make you feel better). The snow wasn't quite right for riding. It was very packed and starting to melt. There were also many positives too like umm umm umm oh improving my skills?

I'm kidding it wasn't really that bad. I enjoyed how much easier it is getting and the feeling of carving in the snow. Even though every muscle in my body is screaming in soreness I can't wait to go again. I did buy a four season pass and all so better put a good use to it. After a long day of riding the mountains I like to curl up with a bowl of Safeway soup and relax watching the tube. 

Love, Shelley

Captain

This is my favorite quote by William Ernest Henley in his poem, "Invictus".

"I am the master of my fate;

I am the captain of my soul."

Love, Shelley

Journal

Memories

I was talking with this person this past weekend about this blog and not only will this hopefully improve my writing, but also to document my life. I've realized that the more time passes the more I forget events that seemed important to me when I was younger. I was reading in this psychology book that in 30 years you will not remember most people's names from high school. Not that I really care about peoples names from highschool, but you get the point. So I guess this blog will be somewhat like a journal. Let's just hope I can actually stick with it this time compared to my many other journal attempts.

Love, Shelley

Mes Amies

Friends

They say you're either looking for friends, a place to live or a significant other. I have an awesome apartment and well, I'm not quite sure if I am looking for a significant(just letting prince charming come to me). The whole friends part... I am not looking for friends, but reevaluating them. That might sound harsh, but if I can't depend on a friend then why should I call that person a friend. Friends are people you can rely and who help you through the thick and thin. I recently let go of a "friend" because I saw that she refused to be there for a mutual friend through something tough she was going through. It made me think that if I were going through the same thing that she would not be there for me either so...I decided I no longer wanted a friendship with her. As I've gotten older I've realized that I don't want to waste time on people that I can not rely on who won't help pick me up at my worst. As a result, we no longer talk. I now have an amazing group of friends that will always be there for me and vice versa.

Love, Shelley

Miss Independent

Standing On Your Own 2 Feet

I was never brought up to be independent like most people were. I have an identical twin sister and we were always taught to depend on each other for everything. Independence is something I am working at and is getting better everyday(even if that means I can now go to the grocery store by myself and not feel weird). I can't wait for that day when I live in a city by myself with nothing familiar around and be an independent woman.

Love, Shelley

Love Route

Journey to Love

Most of us seek love and companionship. Whether its through family, friends or that someone special. I have been in love a totally of two times. First time was when i was seventeen(yes I know what you're thinking, how can someone be in love so young, but love doesn't choose an age.) and again at eighteen, which ended about a year and a half ago. Each relationship is a lesson in which I am still a student. I am older and wiser and on that journey to find that one special love(not saying all my other loves weren't special, but that one person you say 'I DO' to). I have so many dreams and aspirations, but I seek that one person I want to share those moments with. I'm excited what's in store for me and can't wait. This post is dedicated to love.

Love, Shelley