My roommate is a genius

Last semester's work:


This semester's work:


Also, isn't this a cute idea?

(via AT)

Happy 2nd Anniversary (of being roomies)

My roomie and me with our cookie cake!


Svit, Jeff, Cassie, John, Daniel, me, and Liz - aw, we're cute!

Svit nabbed me flowers for free from the Grove Park Inn!

My drinking buddy came to my party not the other one. What a sweetie... even though I give him guff so often.

Midcentury house tours

Since I've been away, I've had to catch up on Apartment Therapy and there were quite a few home tours. I love the architecture inside and outside!

House Tour: Jora and Bryan's MidCentury Organic Remodel





House Tour: Sara Lov's Los Feliz Charmer


I didn't sleep last night. Instead, I administered a quiz and picked up homework the students had not finished, turned in my paper that ended up being 8 pages, and finally, presented my research. I had no idea about the deadline for being a University Research Scholar. Bummer. I wanted it because, well, I suppose I want the recognition and for my kids to be proud. :) Haha.

I love my sophomores by the way. I realized that I like the sophs the best this semester. They're so much fun and energetic. I'm pretty annoyed sometimes by some of the seniors. Normally, juniors are good too. Mine, however, are shy though and I knew this because I've known them for three years now.

If I had time, I'd remove our Christmas wreath from the door.

First off, I am reading all the back blogs for a minute while I rest from my final and last day of teaching. So today did not go that well. It still went, but I did not cover the Panama Canal. I suppose that compared to Tuesday and Wednesday, today wasn't the best. In any case, the evaluation of my teaching went superbly. I think I proved something - I suck with adults but somehow, I rock with teenagers! :)

Gah, I feel so bad about not covering the Panama Canal enough! I think I'll make them a note sheet about it and about TDR winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

Did you know we still have our wreath? Thus, this article is totally relevant. I love them! Faves:

(As mentioned: Cheerful paper flowers from Wool Paper Sugar and a doily twinkle light wreath as shown in the holiday issue of Martha Stewart Living 2008. You can make this doily wreath: DIY here)

(As mentioned: Cardboard wreaths from Cardboard Safari.)

That is just me catching up on decor8! Ahhh, I still have a paper and to present my research tomorrow. I also have to go back to the high school and give them a quiz (and take up anything else)! Screw this: nap for an hour...

Life is good. Hoping tomorrow is too.

I'm not online much because I'm doing my 3 days of teaching, 1 microteaching, paper, and my spring symposium!

1 day of teaching down, microteaching down. The teaching at the high school went well but the teaching of my peers bombed. You win some, you lose some and I'm happy it went the way it did.

My prof is coming tomorrow and I'm going to kick ass right? Why is it that every time he watches me, I suck? Seriously. :( I hate discussions. I never know what questions to follow-up with. Eh.

I went out with Yance and CeCe and friends against my better judgment tonight. I needed to work but I suppose it's okay since I met some super cool people. :)

Today was a rather good day. Here is why:

• Kicked ass on my first day of teaching.
• Iombed my microteaching but didn't care really even though it was in front of my prof.
• Helped a friend TWICE without his asking... very crucial things.
• Chatted A LOT with everyone and in every class. Seriously.
• Saved someone who was less than 20 minutes in their lesson plan by asking more questions. Though, no one helped me out when I couldn't ask questions... they should've just kept on talking. :/
  
• Someone, out of nowhere, bought me a book, The Twentieth Century. I'm buying him a new stapler. :)
• I love my life.

Also, I volunteered this week to be part of this trip of AVID students from my kids' high school (the ones I tutor), Charlotte, and Greensboro. I'm talking to a few groups of them tomorrow. Then, I'm having lunch with them.

How will I fit in my paper, alterations on my lesson plan, and a birthday/going away party? I think if we leave the party at 9, I can do it. My roomie rocks cause he listens to my lesson plans and helps me staple/make things. :)

BRB (and Dancing with the Stars)

canyouhearmenow: "You know that girl who all the guys like, but they’re too scared to say it because she’s so great? Yeah, I want to be her. She’s not popular because she’s slutty or rude or because she’s drop-dead gorgeous. People like her because she’s one of those people you just like being around. She talks to everyone and tries not to say bad things about people and stands up for people she doesn’t even know. She cares about the world and the environment and she has the most beautiful smile in the world because it’s genuine. She cares about people. She’s friends with all the guys and girls and always seems to know just what to say. She shares her opinions, but never in a hurtful way and she says just enough to still leave people wondering. She makes people smile. She walks with confidence and dresses how she feels that day, sometimes happy and sometimes sad, sometimes classy and sometimes with her hair a mess without any makeup. She has everyone captivated, but she doesn’t notice because she never looks at herself long enough. She’s too busy focusing on important things like the future and her friends and making things better.

That’s the girl I want to be."

Be back soon...

I watch an episode of "CSI: NY" every night before bed even if it's late and I have to be up at 6:30am. Wish me luck for tomorrow - lots of teaching which I'm not too worried about but I am concerned about my less-than-ready 20 minutes microteaching...

My faves in order on "Dancing with the Stars:"

Yance asked me who most of these people were... yeah, I don't know either.

I watch too much TV... :/

... which is why I feel bogged down.

I wish I felt more like this...

• Friday - England paper 2 (5.5 unorganized pages; need 6 organized pages)
  
• Saturday - Lit review (draft sent to Eddie)
  
• Sunday - Prep for teaching, undergraduate research
  
• Monday - Prep for teaching
  
• Tuesday - [teaching], [microteaching], England paper 2
  
• Wednesday - [teaching], England paper 2
  
• Thursday - [teaching], England paper 2, prep for undergraduate research
  
• Friday - [undergraduate research]

I probably can get a lot more done in a day if I weren't so lazy. Thankfully, I am no longer sick as of tonight and eating semi-spicy wings.

Quick note: Lindsay Price & Lipstick Jungle

I watched "Lipstick Jungle" once and want to watch more because I love Lindsay Price. Of all the Asian-American female celebrities, Lindsay is the most gorgeous.

You know who else is gorgeous? Rashida Jones.

P.S. "Sex and the City," Candace Bushnell's first baby, is growing on me...

For once, I like the bedding!

Maybe it's spring, but I really like the pin-tuck duvet and shams from West Elm. I've had a tough time finding airy, cute, and fancy bedding.

West Elm organic cotton pin-tuck duvet cover + shams

West Elm everywhere storage

I always managed the following colors in my home:
Entryway - white, silver
Living room - gray, purple
Kitchen - light light blue
Dining room - light avocado green
Bedroom - yellows
Office - orange, red

Forever 21 favorites

Chiffon Trim Dress

Feather Hem Dress

Queen Fringed Satin Dress

H81 Heathered Knit Tank Top

Neon Stitch Cinched Tank

Pointelle Tank

Basic Neon V-Neck Tee

High Style Vest II

Halter Jumpsuit

Lace Trimmed PJ Set

Satin Skinny Headband Set

Assorted Hair Elastics

Modern > contemporary

I saw the Riki Desk Clocks over at Oh Joy! and browsed the rest of the Museum of Modern Art store web site. I always forget to check up on new products! :/

Riki Desk Clock

Future Flora Lamp

Glyph Watch

Round LED Clock

Compact Stapler

Diamond Ring Clear Acrylic