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Anoel ([personal profile] anoel) wrote2009-01-31 12:29 am

Going Back Home to California

So I got back from Inauguration last week which was a memorable experience. I plan to write up a report on Sunday but the short version is, I hung out at the MSNBC station and met Rachel Maddow who is super nice, hung out with a new friend all night first in line (fence really) of the non-ticketers with freezing feet (but everything else fine mostly), saw the inauguration in person which was amazing even far away and got kind of lost in the massive crowds. Made it home sick but after a day of rest felt better. Sorry I haven't been around or posted, just got in one of my withdraw-y moods.

The best news is I'm going back to Chapman tomorrow :D Everything seems to be working out and I have an apartment to go to. I really can't wait, there are no words for how much I've missed California and my college. I can't wait to be with the sun, the warmth, the palm trees, the pretty buildings, the industry, the ocean, the feelings of discovery and beauty and creativity and innovation and hope. Yes, that. I can't wait to start classes, I can't wait to meet people, I can't wait to experience and learn and have fun. I finally feel that this is where I'm meant to be and this is the way to do it. Honestly, it's scary. I really am going to stop procrastinating so much and try to stay more organized and on top of things and changing out of my comfort zone terrifies me. But my goals are so much bigger than that and I know I can achieve so much if I put my mind and body to it.

For all the students out there, I recommend Study Hacks, a blog about how to do well in school and life after it. He has a lot of great ideas about study techniques and life structure and prioritization that I'm finding really helpful. If anyone has any more tips for doing well, I'd love to hear them :)

I'm going to be going with [livejournal.com profile] heyiya tomorrow to go see [livejournal.com profile] lim's Us being shown at the California Museum of Photography. I'm really excited that it's being featured and can't wait to go! Perfect way to start out my time in California.
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[identity profile] giandujakiss.livejournal.com 2009-01-31 05:57 am (UTC)(link)
I'm going to be going with heyiya tomorrow to go see lim's Us being shown at the California Museum of Photography.

Oh, awesome! Must report back as to how it seemed to be received by other people! And if there's a program or anything explaining it.

[identity profile] anoel.livejournal.com 2009-02-01 05:12 pm (UTC)(link)
I actually didn't get a chance to see it :( Missed a flight which threw it all off. Ah well, I hope she shares about it!
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[identity profile] giandujakiss.livejournal.com 2009-02-01 05:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh no! I''m sorry - you must be so disappointed.

[identity profile] anoel.livejournal.com 2009-02-01 05:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah I was really angry and sad at the time. But being in California makes it hard to be in too bad a mood at least.

[identity profile] kuwdora.livejournal.com 2009-01-31 06:06 am (UTC)(link)
YAY California and YAY to California Museum of Photography and YAY inaguration.

also, thanks for the blog link. <3

[identity profile] anoel.livejournal.com 2009-02-01 05:12 pm (UTC)(link)
It is all full of so much YAYness :D And hope that helps!

[identity profile] caelieth.livejournal.com 2009-01-31 06:24 am (UTC)(link)
Good luck! I know you'll acheive whatever you set out to do.

[identity profile] anoel.livejournal.com 2009-02-01 05:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks for the belief in me, it helps :)
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[identity profile] klia.livejournal.com 2009-01-31 06:26 am (UTC)(link)
I'm so glad for you! \o/

[identity profile] anoel.livejournal.com 2009-02-01 05:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Me too! :D

[identity profile] countessmary.livejournal.com 2009-01-31 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
LUCKY!!! So jealous that you got to go to D.C.

Glad you're going home though. :)

[identity profile] anoel.livejournal.com 2009-02-01 05:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah it was awesome to have the chance to go.

It's good to be home!

[identity profile] asuka14.livejournal.com 2009-01-31 06:57 am (UTC)(link)
Yay for you! *hugs* <3

[identity profile] anoel.livejournal.com 2009-02-01 05:14 pm (UTC)(link)
It's so wonderful :) *hugs back* Hope you can make it out here someday.

[identity profile] indybaggins.livejournal.com 2009-01-31 08:02 am (UTC)(link)
I'm so happy for you... :)

[identity profile] anoel.livejournal.com 2009-02-01 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
:) It's just good to have my life be exactly where I want it to be for once. Dreams really do come true!

[identity profile] chasarumba.livejournal.com 2009-01-31 02:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Hooray for going home! I know you'll achieve all that you've set your mind to do and I look forward to hearing about your progress :)

[identity profile] anoel.livejournal.com 2009-02-01 05:16 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll let everyone know :) It's good to have your support and I wish you good luck in your own pursuits!

[identity profile] way2busymom.livejournal.com 2009-01-31 02:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Congrats!!!! Enjoy the sun!

[identity profile] anoel.livejournal.com 2009-02-01 05:16 pm (UTC)(link)
I am! It's simply wonderful.

[identity profile] talitha78.livejournal.com 2009-01-31 04:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Yay for California! Good luck with everything.

[identity profile] anoel.livejournal.com 2009-02-01 05:16 pm (UTC)(link)
It is SO MUCH yay. Thanks so much :)