Just random writing on a Tuesday...

This was originally going to be a blog about how bad I was at relationships but I didn't think anyone wanted know all that info (if you did, maybe some other time)  but after  watching a PBS mini-series where the two hosts travel throughout China, I decided to just write about I guess my life goals/ ideas/ plans or whatever;

The China travel show is a goal I wanted to fulfill in my life, either there or Japan (Actually, at this point, I'll take any part of Asia). Part of my goal was to travel overseas to teach English. My school at the time have a program where the students were able to go overseas and do so. It was my goal to get into this program but life has other plans. It is still a goal of mine but the downside being if by chance I end up in China (preferably Hong Kong) or Japan, chances are I would not come back.

I want to not only be a fiction / non fiction writer, I would like to be a comic book writer. This started from my love of drawing when I was a kid. I always drew super heroes and at the age of 8...or 9, a friend of mine and I drew comics but he was a hell of lot better than I was. I, on the other hand, have a way better imagination than he and I liked to put my insanity to good use and see how super heroes would deal with it.

Well, that's all I'm willing to share tonight so, um, please continue reading my blog...

Thank you

2013 Year in Review

1. What did you do in 2013 that you'd never done before?
Began writing a book, Tried bacon soap. That actually might be it.

2.  Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn't move so I'll probably try to stick to that resolution. Plus, I'll try to be a better better friend.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
I think one of my bestie's, Susan, gave birth but don't quote me on that.

4. Did anyone close to you die?
My grandmother and my aunt (her sister) left us in 2013.

5. What countries did you visit?
Does Ohio count as a country??

6. What would you like to have in 2014 that you lacked in 2013?
My diploma, a job that is somehow connected to what I want to do with my life (Teaching/ Writing).

7. What date from 2013 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
September 1st- My grandmother's funeral. It was the first I had seen a lot of my relatives in years. It was a time of remembering and togetherness.

8.  What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Sorry, as negative as it sounds, I really didn't achieve much this year. Maybe that's what 2014 is for.

9. What was your biggest failure?
Um, besides not moving out? I'm sure there are a couple of failures that I can't think of off the top of my head at the moment.

10.Did you suffer illness or injury?
I'm epileptic, which has led to bodily injuries when I've had a seizure.

11. What was the best thing you bought?
My netbook, "Heroes of the East", "Ninjas attack!: true tales of assassins, samurai and outlaws", "Taito Legends vol. 1", tons of Asian groceries

12.  Whose behavior merited celebration?
My friend Eliza for buying a house, My friend Susan for possibly having a baby, My friend and former ex starting  her new job at a casino.

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
besides my own at points? Again, I'm sure there are actions by people and I just can't think of  them at the moment.

14.Where did most of your money go?
Food, medicine and bills.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
the release of "Kyatto Ninden Teyandee" in the U.S. and seeing "Iron Man 3".

16. What song will always remind you of 2013?
Not any song in particular but the artist behind them that reminds me of 2013; Toshiki Kadomatsu.

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
 i. happier or sadder?: In between . Tired and Cynical mostly.
ii. thinner or fatter?: My weight fluctuates alot .
 iii. richer or poorer?: Poorer

18.What do you wish you'd done more of?
Being a better friend, tending to my studies more

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Procrastinating and sleeping.

20. How will you be spending Christmas?
With my family

21. Did you fall in love in 2013?
Not sure, I think so but not sure

22. Did your heart break in 2013?
Yes, I just wish I could remember what it was (or not)

23.  What was your favorite TV program?
Law & Order: SVU, Sleepy Hollow, Marvel's Agents of Shield, American Horror Story, Ironside (which was cancelled after 4-5 episodes).

24.Did you know anybody who got married?
No

25. What states did you visit in 2013?
Ohio, Ohio, Ohio. Did I mention Ohio?

26. Where were you when 2013 began?
At home

27. Who were you with?
Me, my and I

28. Where will you be when 2013 ends?
At Jenny Border's apartment.

29. Who will you be with when 2013 ends?
Jenny Border, Terry and Jay

30. What was the best book you read?
"Ninjas Attack! True tales of assassins, samurai and outlaw" by Matt Alt and Yutaka Kondo

31. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Youtube to mp3 converter

32. What did you want and get?
See answer 11, plus time with friends, "My Young Auntie", "Legend of the Mystical Ninja", some time with friends.

33.What did you want and not get?
My Diploma, More time with friends, my own place, see answer 15, lasting happiness.

34. What was your favorite film of this year?
"Iron Man 3"

35. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I went to trolley stop and waited for friends who never showed up. It turns out they had shown up earlier and left because I was over two hours late. Go figure.  I turned 101. 

36. Where did you go on vacation?
I didn't.

37. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2013?
Black Hipster.

38. What kept you sane?
Music, writing, friends, imagination

39. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
As always, Sammo Hung.

40. What political issue stirred you the most?
It's between "Obamacare" and Obama's apparent "screw up".

41. Did you have to go to the hospital?
A couple of times

42.  How many concerts did you see in 2013?
None

43. Did you have a favorite concert in 2013?
Zilch

44.  Who was the best new person you met?
Angela, Henrique, Jamie, Kevin, Sara, Ri.

45. Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
There are times I wish I hadn't opened my mouth...

46. What was your most embarrassing moment of 2013?
See previous answer.

47.  Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2013:
Before turning the judgment light on others, turn it on yourself first.

48.  What are your plans for 2014?
Continue my academic studies until my degree is earned, continue volunteering and working with GLSEN and tutoring with the Brunner Literacy Center. Be a friend and be myself.

49. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"Life is a beautiful struggle"- Talib Kweli