For Good

I bid farewell to my blog. It's been a great run. I've expressed everything on this blog. Poured out my heart and soul from every joy, every obstacle, every pain and every single memory from summer last year to my freshman year of college. It seems as if I've come full circle. I can always look back on this and remember all the good, the bad, and of course the ugly.



For Good - Wicked The Musical

"It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend..."

"I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you... "

"Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
Because I knew you,
I have been changed for good."

Believe In Me

"I'm losing myself
Trying to compete
With everyone else
Instead of just being me ..."
-Demi Lovato

Before The Storm

"Not a word is left unspoken as the thunder starts to crash..."
-Miley Cyrus & Nick Jonas

It's actually a really good song. Very heartfelt.

Goals

1. Start dancing again, slowly but surely get back into my old routines.
2. Make Laker bracelets for my fellow Laker Lovers!
3. Make Laker headbands with @princessTEEN to support our teams as the official Torrance Laker Ladies!
4. Wear Purple and Yellow as often as I can this week!
5. Support Support Support!

Oh yeah, and dance. And be inspired, since BodyRock is this saturday in San Diego!

Outfitted

Oufit Choices For Awkward date night:

choice 3 by idababy featuring CHANEL clutches

Number 2 by idababy featuring Forever21

work outfit by idababy featuring Steve Madden shoes

@princessTEEN and @nikkimillerx say number 1 is the best choice. What do you think?

LAKERS LAKERS LAKERS

The LAKERS turned off the Jazz, blew up the Rockets, & ate some Nuggets.

Time to make some Magic disappear! GAME DAY!!!!!!

Okay the haze of summer has been way out of control. So much to do, not enough time. With the mix of work, balancing socializing and family affairs, I've had zero to no time to blog about my shannanigans. Here's a few pictures for show and tell.


Pinkberry Evenings


Disneyland with Princess Jason



Beach Days with Princess Charlene


Last but not least, my new baby

Happy June everyone! :)

Things to come:
1. Dance videos since I'm planning on re-taking class with Apes
2. Pictures from Princess Jason's birthday at Dockweiler this weekend
3. Pictures with TCB adventures since summer for the 2/3 of TCB is coming up
4. San Diego weekend to watch D @ Body Rock
5. Fun Fun Fun

Oh by the way, the Lakers versus WHORElando Magets playoffs are coming up. Let's get 'em good Lakeshow and give cocky Dwight Howard a run for his money!

Sector 9 Indulgence

YES I finally caved in, and bought myself a brand new longboard. No, it's not because everyone else is doing it, but because hell, I am too lazy to walk around, and being on wheels seems so much easier. Especially during the upcoming fall semester!



Yes this baby will soon be under my feet, taking me to distant places. For now, until Tuesday at least, I will be on foot, or in my car. So if you want to board with me, hit a girl up :) ferreal though. Someone still needs to teach me how to stop.


So, summer has been super gracious to me. I am currently glowing with my nice summer tan, spent time with almost all my favorite people, lingered at the beach more than last summer, and bought my newest indulgence. All of that mixed with working and soon summer school and El Camino, and hopefully some more dance classes. This upcoming Monday for BFFL Jason's birthday, we're going to do some quality bonding and spend a nice day at Disneyland! Perfection. Then my board arrives Tuesday. I've been able to balance most friends lately, I still haven't seen soulsistaaah Tina, in forever, hopefully we'll have a pinkberry date soon. All this texting should be relieved with a nice day of frozen yogurt. Charlene and Rochelle, aka BFFC and Bestizzle, are current staples in my life. Char is practically always in my room and Rochelle is busy so if I don't see her I call her.

:) Life is good. I can't complain. Maybe a little whining about how a nice boy would fit super well in the picture, but other than that, I'm all good. Not to mention the Lakers are up 3-2 against DONEver, hopefully we'll be taking it to the finals at game six, even if we are in their home turf, and not ours.

Neglected

Sorry for the lack of bloggage :( Been busy with finals. And celebrating the beginning of summer. So much I want to say but not enough time I guess?

So how about them Lakers?

Let's just rebound, work on defense, and then get the ball into the basket? Okay? Okay.

P.S.
I really think they should trade out Vujacic and Walton. To me, they've been more like dead weight to this team. Nothing much to offer.

Love, Ida

Ariza

Thoughts on today's game:
I felt like the Lakers could have been more consistent for the first half they played with excellent defense and aggressive offense. Their lead was by far recognized by everyone, but they started to fall apart in between, then Nuggets and Melo started to just keep hitting the shots and the Lakers could rebound. I feel like the plays were ridiculously towards the last half. It comes down to my love/hate relationship with Luke Walton, Sasha Vujacic and Andrew Bynum. As players, I don't think they're playing to their full potential and they can certainly be replaced by Jordan Farmar, Josh Powell, and Kwame Brown, who offensively and defensively have been playing fiercely especially Jordan Farmar who as a point guard is on point as far as hitting the threes. Secondly, through my baby Trevor Ariza played excellently in Game 1, he was a very off on tonight's game. He needs to step it up. Kobe needs to watch his mouth, another technical isn't good for his game. Gasol and Odom are doing their "thang" as far as getting the ball in and defense. GG, except Gasol really needs to work on his free throws for the next game. They're going to foul you Mi Amor, be ready for it. Who's missing. Oh Yes D-Fish. No more risky shots, do what you must to get it in the hoop, no fancy dunks or over the top plays, get it in, score, its all that matters. Guard Smith, Martin and of course Melo and Billups. They are the biggest challenges and as long as they are either guarded and or screened while shooting (as you can see from Melo's shooting in the the first half) they can't make it in. Just continuously hustle throughout the game and don't let your guards down.

That is all. :)

Happy Summer

Dear Lakers,
Please be more consistent and don't mess with my emotions with the up and down games. I don't appreciate it at all.
Love,
Ida

P.S. Be aware Nuggets, we're coming to Denver.

That's It?

"I Love You, Too"

With the words of my Soul Sistaaa Tina Izumi through our Tuesday/Thursday text messages, she once again intertwined my life with that of Gossip Girl.

Tina: "I know girl but you can't hide forever. Don't be a Chuck Bass right? You're a Blair Waldorf. You take chances, and express your feelings"
Tina: "We're modern day princesses though. It's more like, you can't wait forever for your prince or you'll miss the shoe sale"
I loves her.

Cheers to summer everyone! :)


Shout out to my psychology group today who helped keep me sane. Molly, James, James, Anthony and Annie :) Hopefully we all did good on our final! I hope to see you guys over summer and the next few years at CSULB!

Love,
IDA

I Just Cannot Get You Off My Mind

"And without you I think I'd go crazy..."

Queen

"YOU CAN'T MAKE PEOPLE LOVE YOU.
BUT YOU CAN MAKE PEOPLE FEAR YOU."
-Blaire Waldorf, Gossip Girl

HELL.

ALSO KNOWN AS FINALS WEEK.




Be back when its all done :) Sorry for the neglect. Busy with mayhem and what-nots. Cheer on the Lakers against the DONEver Nuggets Tomorrow in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. I'm a little discouraged that the Celtics lost to the Magic, I would have wanted to see the Lakers pwn them this year after the ridicule of the playoffs last year (2008) Enjoy your vacation Celtics.

**Edit
I'm really good at keeping people. I'm really good at being stubborn. And I'm really good at forgetting and not forgiving. I'm also really good at crying.

Operation Lakers

Here we are, anticipating the much awaited Game Seven to determine which of the two, the Rockets or the Lakers will be playing the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. Laker fans all agree that this Game Seven should not have even been necessary had the Lakers played consistently with aggressive defense and a consistent offense. The faults are at the hands of the players themselves. They've fumbled multiple times in these semi-final games, but when they were on point, they were definitely on point. It's sad to look back and see their consistency was low. Ups and downs while the Rockets seemed to play with a consistent drive and determination, all which make us question do the Lakers really want it. There's some fire left in them, and hopefully its enough to make Game 7 a real game, and not a humiliation or an instantly gratifying win for Artest and his Rockets.

Word of advice for the Lakers:
1. Please do not play Walton. He needs to work up his game. I've seen him miss countless shots and make ridiculous plays constantly turning over the ball to the Rockets. Consider him a cheerleader maybe? He is rather pretty.
2. Jordan Farmar is way too underestimated, as far as I can see, his shots are far more consistent that the starters for the team. Increase his playing time means increasing the security of the ball staying in offense.
3. Stay far away from Mrs. Drama Queen Ron Artest. The technicals against Kobe? Unnecessary. We all know his intentions are far beyond legitimate.
4. Stick someone on Scola's ass. He needs to be guarded and defended at all times. Once he's got a clear shot, he's going to go for it. Advice? Play like our Rookie of the Year Derek Rose would. Get up in his face, block his shot and his view of the basket.
5. I know Odom has a bad back, and Bynum's luck is starting to run out, but both of these boys need to hustle. They are by far the strongest force of Defense along with D-Fish and we cannot succumb to a loss simply blamed on a injury *cough*BRUISE*cough*.
6. Please pass it to Kobe, Ariza or Farmar. We all know our man KB is a ball-hog but he's hungry for another Championship ring, and he knows where the ball is supposed to go. Just defend him and make sure Landry or Battier doesn't get in his way. Ariza and Farmar, consider him Kobe's second and third in command. Get them the ball if Kobe isn't open. Better yet. Get to them, then pass to Kobe. Rocket's might seem to sense a trend.


That's all. Not much to ask for right Lake Show? As long as theres no more humiliating defeats. I don't think Los Angeles can take anymore of it.

Tune in to Game Seven vs. Houston Rockets Sunday on ABC at 3:30 ET.

It's a HOME GAME. Support our boys in Purple and Gold and wave those Laker flags high. Can't let them think, we ain't supporting them.

Go AWAY Artest

This game is certainly challenging our Lakers. There is no way these Rockettes can annihilate these Lakers. There's too much at stake and too much to give up. Yes, both teams are hungry for this win but it looks like these Lakers are giving the Rockets a massive run for their money. Yes their lead was massive, but now its back to 9. I think the Lakers got the wake up call they were waiting for and they don't want another humiliation just like Game 4.

Things that annoyed me so far in this game:

1. Kobe's Technical. Excuse Artest but you are such a drama queen.
2. Who the hell is guarding Scola? And why isn't he fouled out yet.
3. Where is Lakers defense? What is Fisher doing? Bynum needs a check.
4. Why haven't they been shooting offensively and aggressively.
5. Battier is playing much too freely, someone get on him please!

A Few things I am proud of:

1. Farmar's shooting in general. Great job babyboy! Work!
2. Kobe's aggressive playing.
3. Thank you for getting Scola on his third foul. Foul him out please.
4. Pau Gasol you are a gift to the Lakers. That is all.
5. Artest got cut on his mouth. Inflict pain please. Thanks.


By the way I really don't appreciate when people SAY they watch the Lakers and start up on the Laker band wagon and they don't even watch basketball. Be a true fan, not just a follower. Don't hate on the Lakers when you don't even get the jist of it in the first place. That is all.

*Ahem Ahem*

Tonight is Game 6 of the Lakers vs. Houston conference semi-finals. Lakers are up 3-2. After the horrific humiliation over Houston, I truly wish that the drive and motivation and the fire of the Lakers are still there in order to guarantee one more win while in Houston. There's no more of this "Win at home" non-sense bull crap. This series should have been ended awhile ago so they better just finish it while in H-Town so that a game seven will NOT be necessary. Let's make sure our boys are supported in order to murder and once again humiliate the Yao-lee Rockets and maybe we'll have a special appearance by Mbenga in tonights game. Defense? Check! Offense? Check! Drive? Check! Let's go Lakers. Maybe we'll lead by 50 tonight.




BTW I discovered this new thing off TweetDeck called "12Seconds" and you can video off your webcam or cellphone for 12 seconds and share it through Twitter or even Facebook. Gnarly no? I think so.


Love,
Ida

St-St-Stubborn?

Dear Blog,

Is there a difference between forgetting and being stubborn? I feel like I've just decided to forget, yet while doing so I've been called simply stubborn? I can't help but be defensive that hey I'm just being me and doing all I need to do in order to grow but why then do I feel like people are right that I'm being stubborn. (I've obviously had a lot of time to think.) Let's say that maybe I am being stubborn and I'm doing this all wrong? How would forgiving and re-evaluating make everything right again? How can I just say, let the past be the past and move forward, if I can't live up to it. Do I just let it all go, in order to stop being stubborn, or do I keep forgetting and putting it in the back of my head at the expense of my dignity? I honestly don't know. I'm mentally and emotionally frustrated. The heart speaks for the brain, but the brain probably knows better. On a real note, I feel super immature. I think this could all simply be ended, could have a while ago rather than the whole, "Ew I refuse to talk to you" situation. I don't understand why we can't just be mature, then I have to point the finger to myself and be like, "Ida be mature". But for what? I don't see what I'd gain from it?

To move on or the repel back. Feels like such an easy question to climb forward or to succumb to the depths. Hiding or simply seeking.

Love,
Ida


"I never meant to start a war.
Why does it always feel like a battlefield."

Wake Up Call Lakers

So they really do want to win this. After much doubt on our boys, they're starting to build up the fire within themselves once again. It just took a little heat from the Rockets to really knock some sense into the Lake Show. They're playing with the passion and strength they needed in Game 1 and Game 4. Let's go Bynum, Ariza, Bryant, Gasol, Farmar, Walton, Odom, and Fisher. Let's not lose to them Yao-less Rockets more than once. It's hurting LA's pride and ego. We must, we must defeat the Rocks! Game faces, check! Passion, check! Work, check! Let's go boys!



P.S. Sorry I doubted you.

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