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05/19/2022

I know this is a bit late. But, truly my favorite thing about this quarter has to be the people I’ve been surrounded with. Each and everyone I’ve become so close to in a matter of weeks. I am going to miss it all though. It is certainly a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget. The sleepless nights at Fireside, the inside jokes, the lock-ins, the assignments, the punishments, etc. You guys made all those memories special. I’ll always look back at these memories and remember how much we grew together through all the shit. I will always be there for you guys and I will always make time to be there for each of you. LOVE U GUYS!!!

My JP Alice went crazy today, she was able to finish so many of her assignments from different classes while finishing everything else she had. Alice always makes me smile; she always says the funniest things unintentionally.

Daily Blog 05/18/2022

My favorite thing about my mentor is that he always holds me accountable for my mistakes and only wishes for me to become better through them. He always gives me feedback on what I can do better, even if it’s hard to hear. On the same token, he is always blunt and brutally honest with me. I appreciate this as he doesn’t sugar-coat things and lets me know “straight up”. One thing I do not like about him is that he has a death stare that grips my soul tighter each second he holds it. It gives me goosebumps and sends a shiver down my spine.

Also, my JP Alice got her headshots taken today by Johnny and she looked SO PRETTY. I know it’s been a long and hard week for her, but somehow she always keeps a smile on her face. That inspires me to keep my head up, no matter how bad things may get.

Daily Blog post 05/17/2022

05/16/2022

If Santa was coming tomorrow, here are a few things I would probably want one of these things:

- iPad Air

- Gaming monitor

- Drippy sweaters or jackets (anime themed are cool too)

- Gaming headset or keyboard

- Necklaces, rings or bracelets (anime themed are cool too)

- Skateboard (Regular or boosted)

My JP Alice said that her favorite part of the day was her Monday meeting for her Bruin Health Warriors Club since it involved her having to make a sobbing noise every time she got called. But, she told me that she had the best Indian food the other day, where she had chicken korma, garlic naan, crab naan and other foods.

05/15/2022 Weekly Reflection

1. What went well this week?

This week I was honestly able to do things I did not believe I was capable of. Repeatedly, I was only able to get less than 4 hours of sleep a night, yet, I was able to push through and do the things I needed to do. I think this truly shows how much I am capable of, despite my sleep and other conditions.

2. What was your greatest accomplishment or favorite memory?

My favorite memory this week was trying the halo-halo from BSweet with Kaihan; he said he really liked it, but I hope he really did.

3. Who made you smile this week? Why?

My friend Kaihan made me smile this week when we went out to Sawtelle together and talked about random things. It really helped get my mind off of things at the time.

4. What didn’t go well this week?

The one thing that didn’t go well this week was my sleep schedule. I need to prioritize my sleep this week.

5. What did you waste time on the most this week?

I think I wasted the most time on thinking about things that are out of my control. I wish I spent less time worrying about those things.

6. Any negative thoughts or emotions affecting you?

This week I was really sad that I couldn’t spend time with my family. I am really hoping that I can call them and talk to them soon. I really miss them.

7. What I need to do this week?

This upcoming week I have a hefty coding assignment for LS40 and a ton of work for my club.

8. Quote that inspired you this week:

“I don’t care about what people think, because they don’t think” - Kanye West

My JP Alice finally arrived in philly in the morning and she had to zoom to her sister’s graduation classs because her flight got really delayed; IDK HOW SHE MADE IT ON TIME. But, then she got some yummy food for lunch and then she just grinded out work for the rest of the entire day. Now she is at her hotel making a plan to finish.

Daily Blog 05/14/2022

This morning I woke up with like 3 hours of sleep in me. But, I had to get up to work as a Spanish translator for CPR instruction, even though I am not super fluent in Spanish. Overall, the health fair went amazing and we were able to provide many people with health resources and education. We taught people about sugar content in foods, CPR, measured blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and much more. I am honestly very happy that I was able to be apart of this service event; this is what I am most passionate about. Then, I spent the night with my friends playing games and just enjoying their presence.

My JP Alice today barely got any sleep as well, but she still pulled through for the health fair and helped by teaching people about sugar content in drinks. But, she is flying to the East Coast tonight to see her sister graduated from UPenn! I am envious of her; I wish I could go to the East Coast right now ;-;

05/13/2022 Day In Life

https://youtu.be/wFgYiaa4pjE

My JP Alice said she had a very busy day too running between classes and interviews. But, she ended her day by having dinner with all of her friends after getting out of isolation. She is super happy to be free again.

Daily Blog 05/12/2022

TODAY WAS A TON OF FUN, but also super busy. Busy days are always fun now. I woke up at like 7 AM after sleeping at like 2AM and somehow I was still energized and ready for the day. I took a shower, packed up my stuff, and headed to The Study to get a smoked salmon bagel with herb cream cheese; it was BUSSIN. I ate that while I sent out emails and other small tasks. Then, I went to Fireside Lounge to do my group midterm portion with my 7A group. We finished it in about an hour and I only needed to change like 4 problems. Then, I went to my 7A lecture, which was a bit boring. Then, I got lunch from Panda Express and ate that while I went to office hours for my LS40 Class to get some help on my code. Shortly after, I had a video call with one of my friends. Then, I had another meeting after. Proceeding that, I went back to The Hill to do another video call with another friend. I took like a 30 minute-nap, worked on some code and then FINALLY tried the Filipino night food at Rende East. It was alright; my mom’s chicken adobo is definitely better, but I still somewhat enjoyed it. Then, I went back to my dorm to finish up more work, catch up on lectures and prepare for the next day!

My JP Alice slept at like 6:30 AM today...and then tried to wake up for her 9:30 AM class but ended up falling asleep again ahahaha. Then, she got some Bplate with Joe, Hailey and Ranen before going on our zoom study room for two hours. SHE’S SO LUCKY; she got to go to MeetFresh with Kimi. Shortly after, she had a club meeting for UC and then we met up for our dinner at Rende East!

05/11/2022 How have I grown this quarter?

I think I have been able to grow in numerous ways, mentally, physically, and emotionally. Amongst many of the skills I have developed this quarter, two of the main ones would have to be time-management and planning. With a lot less time for myself, I have understood that the key to success lies within planning out your tasks. If you fail to plan, you will fail to succeed. In doing so, I am able to plan out what tasks need to be done by when; how much time should be allocated to each task and the amount of effort required for each. On top of this, I am realizing the true value of an hour. In a single hour, I was able to do so many tasks as long as I stayed focused and concentrated. It’s taught me that focus and concentration are key to high productivity, even if it seems like you have more tasks than time. Mentally, I’ve been able to realize that many things are out of my control. In those moments, I realize that I can only control how I react to the situation. Physically, running between my classes and all of the other things I have to do has given me thighs and calves of steel. Overall, I am pleased with the overall growth I have had this quarter and it has definitely proved that I am capable of so much more.

My JP Alice has FINALLY GOTTEN OUT ON MODIFIED ISOLATION!!! She went to 2 out of her 3 classes today. She said that her experience in quarantine has been rated -2573/10 because she has had zero social interaction, zero fun things to do, and nothing to do but work. But, I am so happy that she is finally out :D WE CAN FINALLY GO ON OUR JP EXCURSION. I am so excited but we still have to find a time that works for us. She also has another 7C midterm this Friday that she will ace, once again. >:) i missed u alice

Daily Blog 05/10/2022

Today I had to wake up at 8AM for my LS40 lab, which I was actually very well-rested for, since I got enough sleep. After this, I went to Powell to finish up some more work and grind out some chemistry lab reports. Then, I went to my 7A lecture and got Panda Express with my friend. Finally, I spent the rest of my day finishing up and catching up on work that I had put off before. Tomorrow I have my last midterm, which is for LS7A. I haven’t studied too much, but I am hoping it will be okay.

My JP Alice went to sleep at like 5AM the previous night and slept in until 11PM today. Then, she had an interview with an alumni of her Bruin Health Warriors club! She said it went really well since they were easy to talk to and had a lot of energy. But, she has a 7C midterm this Friday, BUT I KNOW SHE’S GONNA ACE THIS ONE TOO. We’re both gonna do amazing on our midterms. :D

Daily Blog 05/09/2022

Today, I woke up early and was able to finish a lot of work for LS7A and CHEM 14BL. This morning had to be one of the most productive mornings in my life, as I was able to do work, do my laundry, send emails, eat and take a shower within a couple of hours. Then, I went to my LS7A discussion where we reviewed for our second midterm; the content was a bit difficult but I was able to understand it all and get through it. Then, I went to Ackermann to complete emails and have lunch before I went to my LS40 class. After class, I had coffee with my friends at Kerckhoff coffee house and then I went back to my dorm to finish up more work. Today I realized how much I am actually able to complete, only within a few hours with, with strong focus and concentration.

My JP Alice had dreams for modified isolation. Alas, she tested positive on another rapid test. But, for dinner she had this weird giant chicken nugget with cheese and ham inside of it, with a side of peas, corn and tater tots. But, we facetimed her while Ethan, Joseph, Alan and I had dinner together. I hope she gets better soon so we can have our excursion this week. ;-;

Weekly Tumblr Review 05/08/2022

1. What went well this week?

This week despite the seemingly never-ending list of things I had to do, I was able to get through all of it and feel as if I did well on my LS40. I think what I am starting to understand is that no one ever has enough time for all of the things they have to do. Sometimes time needs to put into other things and no matter how hard we try to plan, things will always go wrong, but we just have to roll with it. I’m starting to understand that and trusting that I’m able to complete everything I need to despite the time constraints (even if I need to sacrifice some sleep).

2. What was your greatest accomplishment or favorite memory?

My favorite memory this week was going to De Neve to enjoy their Cinco de Mayo themed dinner with my friend after my LS40 midterm. I never ate that much food in my entire life. I literally got every single dish they were serving. I tried their poblano chicken mole (which is one of my favorite foods). Although it didn’t live up to my expectations, I enjoyed it. Their tostadas with beans, cheese, and meat were so good; they reminded me of home. For dessert, I ended up eating tres leches cake, churros, ice cream, and a brownie. I was so full that night but I definitely got to enjoy myself that night after a long week.

3. Who made you smile this week? Why?

During a 12 hour lock-in with my friends, while Angie was sleeping we tried to feed her hot Cheetos. I was laughing so hard when Ethan said not to use the “chode” hot Cheeto and to use a bigger one. I haven’t laughed that hard in so long.

4. What didn’t go well this week?

The one thing that didn’t go well this week was my eating schedule. Sometimes I get so caught up in all of the things I need to do in a day that I just forget to eat or drink water. Then, I don’t realize it until my head starts pounding or my stomach starts growling violently. I think this week I am going to make sure that my fridge is stocked with a bunch to-go options.

5. What did you waste time on the most this week?

This week I honestly didn’t have any time to waste, which I am pretty proud of. I spent every second either doing work or doing interviews.

6. Any negative thoughts or emotions affecting you?

This week I was really sad that I couldn’t spend mother’s day with my mom. I think I’ve now realized that I’m going to miss a majority of holidays because I’m here in LA. It made me a little homesick again. I always get homesick whenever I see pictures of my family doing things, especially without me. It definitely sucks being far from home.

7. What needs to be done in the upcoming week?

This upcoming week I have a 7A midterm at night; a coding assignment due Friday for LS40; scheduling 6 more interviews with very important people for the week and preparing for my finals.

8. Quote that inspired you this week:

“When something is important enough, you do it, even if the odds are not in your favor.” - Melon Musk

Daily Blog 05/07/2022

I thought this weekend would be extremely chill, but today has proven otherwise. I woke up so exhausted from a 12 hour lock-in with my friends; we ended up staying up until 4 AM. Even though we slept late, I had to speak with an alumni of Bruin Health Warriors, where I was able to learn more about the process of becoming a doctor. After this, I tried to get as much homework out of the way so I could focus on studying for my biology midterm this Wednesday. But, I only made a dent in it. As of right now, I am still finishing up more work with only a couple hours of sleep and a growling stomach.

My JP Alice says that everyday is starting to feel the same in quarantine; she is extremely bored and tired all the time. She can’t tell if the tiredness is from being sick or just being bored. BUT, it is possible for her to get out early on modified isolation if she gets a negative test. I’m hoping she gets a negative test so we can go on our excursion to Sawtelle hehe. I HOPE SHE FEELS BETTER THOOOO because I miss her. :(

05/06/2022

Fortunately, today I was able to get a total of eight hours of sleep; it was the most luxurious experience I’ve had in so long. After I woke up, I had lunch with my friend Bella, at Bcafe and we had an amazing conversation about our majors, future plans, and our high school lives. Then, I attended a pro-choice protest demonstration in front of Kerckhoff hall where I was able to actually hear the different perspectives of people. It was an eye-opening experience and I felt like I was witnessing history. Shortly after, I attended my LS40 lecture, got boba and attended a My Health Matters event. Then, I did a campus clean up with my friends and then we hung out in Fireside for the rest of the night.

Unfortunately, my JP Alice is in quarantine and we were both sad that we weren’t able to go on our weekend excursion. But, once she gets better we plan on going to Sawtelle to get dinner and dessert. >:D She was also really sad that she missed Bplate’s poke bowls, but I sent her a picture so that she could enjoy it through the phone.

Daily blog 05/05/2020

Today was a mix of both busy and relaxing. It definitely felt like a non-busy day because I didn’t have any interviews or major events. But, I began the day having lunch with my GF and my other friend which was a nice change of pace; I haven’t enjoyed a normal meal with my friends in awhile. Then, I showered, did ZERCK, and then went to my LS7A lecture which was confusing since it was involving practice problems of the translation process. Then, I had my LS40 midterm which I was super stressed for. But, it was actually easier than I expected even though I only studied for a day. Then, I WENT TO DE NEVE FOR THEIR CINCO DE MAYO DINNER. They were serving all my favorite Mexican dishes including chicken mole; I ate way too much including their desserts. 💀

My JP Alice is still undergoing her process of quarantine. She said she feels really sick and tired with occasional headaches. :( But, she’s been trying to get enough sleep to combat it. On top of it, zerck has making quarantine a little less boring for her.

Daily Blog 05/04/2022

May the 4th be with you. The past few months of my life have proven to be the most difficult for me, emotionally, physically, and mentally. But, in those moments, I think I’ve been able to mature and grow significantly. The first quality I admire about myself is my ability to manage my stress; the ability to stay level-headed. There are certainly moments when I think I can’t do everything I need to do; like I’m stuck in a 15 foot hole. But, now that I’ve gotten used to the feeling, I’ve learned that I’m able to logically think about all of the priorities in my life and organize them accordingly. The overwhelming feeling kind of disappears when I think about things logically. On the same token, I like that I’m able to be there emotionally for anyone in my life, even if I’m not feeling the best. I like that I always make sure to make time for the most important people in my lives, even when I don’t think I have time. I’m always willing to put them first, before myself. Also, I really admire my work ethic and ability to get all of my things done despite the odds. It’s helped me trust myself more when it comes to worrying about deadlines or expectations; I trust that I will put in the work necessary to reach my daily or weekly goals.

Also, my JP Alice is one of the sweetest people in the world. She always makes sure to check up on me and ask me about my day. I also happened to see her today on the way back from my chemistry lab. She and her roommate complimented my NASA DRIP. But, she said that today has been a super productive day for her since she had a bit more free time than usual. She always be grindin’.

#brusselsprouts

Daily Blog 05/03/2022

Today was supposed to be a really busy day for myself, but it began really mellow. I woke up super early to go to my 8AM lab, but luckily my TA had to do it over zoom; so I got a bit more sleep and just hopped on my computer. After that, I finished up some homework before heading off to campus for my only lecture of the day (LS7A). While I was at Kerckhoff patio, I ate orange chicken, kung pao chicken, chow mein, and white rice from Panda Express. Then, I had my LS7A lecture which was a bit boring because the professor was rambling about things other than science. Also, I started listening to Future’s new album and it’s actually pretty good, I like “KEEP IT BURNIN”, featuring Kanye West. After that, I got a bit of a COVID scare because my friend Yasmine tested positive for it; so I had to take a rapid test but thankfully it came out negative. My JP Alice also had a COVID scare and had to take a rapid test with me, but she also tested negative; thank goodness. But, she also agrees that she was able to have a super productive day; she was able to catch up on a lot of the work that had accumulated, but she still has to send a ton of emails for the week. SHE IS CHILLIN’ THO, I don’t know how she manages to do so much stuff at once; I wish I could be like her.

#Alicedobeonhergrind

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