There's No Place Like Home...

    So on Wednesday August 25, 2010 my mom went off on a tropical vacation to Hawaii with my uncle and his family. Obviously with her gone I had to take care of the household, at first I thought it would be difficult especially with school just beginning and the possibility of homework. But to my dismay it was very pleasant, since I've my late teens I have avoided being at home... I don't know why but I just did not enjoy being at home it was always a desire of mine to be out and about. And when the boyfriend came along I started spending more time with him, as well as hanging out at his house. These past 6 days, I've been at home if I weren't at school, hanging out with thee bf, shopping, or with my bff. It wasn't until I sat at home with my dad and sisters on a Friday night did I realize how much I really missed this feeling or comfort so to say. My dad and I spent several hours sitting in the living room chatting and watching tv.


He said something that really tugged on my heart strings... 

basically he said his time with me was running thin because I was growing up and one day soon I would leave home to begin my future... When everyone went to bed, I laid awake thinking about the words my father had said... I was a bit sad but felt a strange feeling of reassurance. I've always been a daddy's girl and the bond we have is indescribable. Reflecting upon the conversation now it only motivates me more to become successful so that I may take care of my family, and have time to take them traveling and simply be with them. My dad is not a man of many emotions, but he loves the family wholeheartedly and although he may not express it his actions say it all.

                       

sorry for the hurt ass picture, but this is my papa we were playing around with the bf's iphone4 camera :]he was so fascinated with the double sided camera and he's chowing down on a banana. this was taken during the summer at my grandma's. i think my dad has the kindest eyes, he's not a man of many words or emotions; but the man loves to eat! 

what I thought would be a dreadful week turned out to be something so enlightening. i need to make more time for my family <3

okay well enough upon reflection, this weekend was my friend Kim's 23rd birthday celebration. I forgot to bring along my camera so I will have to wait till she uploads her share of pictures. but other than that I am just gearing up for school, all the professors seem pretty chill but I know the workload this semester will be an obstacle; i know i can do this! Also, I am still in the process of uploading pictures from my summer adventures and my visit to Vancouver.

My mommy is coming home tomorrow! Hooray :]

Until the next post,
Shirley

Grindin' It Out!

Today was the first official day of school! I had two classes today and so far I'm loving it, but I know it will definitely be a hard semester. I have several research classes so I know I will have to work my butt off! 5 classes and still trying to add one -___- i need it I want, I want to graduate! anyways just wanted to share that if anyone reads this. I hope I can keep up with my blogging. I know I still need to post pictures from summer and Vancouver so I will soon :]. Alright gotta head to bed, my mom's going to Hawaii with my uncle Norman tomorrow; how lucky!!

On grind to the top!
-Shirley

A Day of Childhood Dreams... Visiting the San Francisco 49ers Stadium

      The boyfriend is a die hard 49er fan, since the day we began talking... In our glory years the team was a hitter and winning super bowls. When their previous owner was caught for laundering money and what not he transferred the team to his son in-laws.. then everything starting going down hill.. We have not won a super bowl in very long, and although we are not the best team in the NFL anymore the boyfriend has been a dedicated fan thru it all.  So there was a special day when the Niner's stadium opened up to the public for a family fans day. I decided to tag along and learn a bit more about my boyfriend's passion...

the stadium

in front of the fan store

another picture of the stadium

waiting in line for the locker room tour

look how happy he is :]

Another wonderful day :]

Shirley

"Forever and Ever Babe"... Celebrating our 4 years together.

May 28, 2006... 

It was prom night, we danced the night away. Everyone was dressed beautifully, we all felt like movie stars. I still remember how he smelled and how handsome he looked in his suit. It was 10:57pm, and the song " You and Me" by Lifehouse just finished playing. My head rested on his shoulder while he held me close... He leans in and whispers in my ear, "will you be my girlfriend?" I look up at him and smile warmly and say yes, right at that moment the balloon drop occurs... Everyone screams with excitement celebrating our last couple days of being seniors... I am now officially his girl. 

      This was 4 years ago, as I finished my last year of high school and I celebrated one of last adolescent experiences. I began my journey into adulthood and by my side was this amazing and beautiful soul I call my boyfriend. Stanton, my boyfriend has not just been a boyfriend these last four years he's really become my best friend. We've definitely been thru our share of ups and downs, but he's always there holding my hand and standing his ground in the darkest of storms. Being with him I've become a better person, I am happier and he has revealed so many new experiences and ideas to me. He's also made me a stronger person in that I can say "no" now and can see when someone may be taking advantage of me. Really words cannot express the love and appreciation I have for this man in my life. I know I may still be young, but I've been thru my gloomy days, bad relationships, and broken hearts. With him I can see how he really respects me not just as his girlfriend but as an individual and is constantly supporting and pushing me to strive for better. I know when I am in his arms nothing can harm me, and his words soothe my soul when I am uneasy. He always tries to show me the other side to things and to reevaluate situations and people that may be causing a problem in my life, encouraging me to let go of the unnecessary and focus on the important matters. I know as we continue on our journey of life together, we will only continue to grow and love each other more.  So cheers to us for another wonderful year!

flowers :] and one of the presents for him in hand

we decided not to plan anything and just have a easy day in downtown

 

one of his presents that weekend ;]

we then preceded to continue our celebration in Las Vegas for the weekend

@sfo waiting for our flight

the aria @ city center

upon entering our room, the his and her closets :]

our friends desiree and henry checking out the room,

desiree is a local and henry flew out for the weekend

it's no wynn or encore, but still very beautiful

our luxuriously comfortable king bed :]

the entertainment system and fridge

our view, it looked like the sfo airport. lol

herro Mr. Wong ;]

L :the wireless controller that controlled the whole room!

R: babe counting up his monies for the weekend

pregame before Tao

ready to head out :]

i did my make-up pretty nice, so i want to post this up.

waiting for our taxi

ended the night with steak and eggs 

tanning by the pool next morning 

a little exploration around our hotel, we enjoyed a nice buffet at the aria

and then proceeded to head back to get ready for the night's festivities

tada, we clean up pretty good huh?

lunch the next day

ready for Lion King

it was an amazing show :]

the next day, some final shopping and lunch before leaving

thee end