I'm a graduate?

Yes. I made it through 4 years of college life and academia. How I did it? The only answer is God because looking back I have no idea, but it was an absolute blast. I am sad to leave Biola, but it's funny how things turn out because I will be living up there again next year. Here is a sneak peak of graduation. If you've never felt like a celebrity - go through a university graduation. It totally feels like you are one because of everyone cheering and the procession and such. It was definitely fun!

My proud parents and I.
Journalism seniors. We all handed the chair of our department a copy of The Chimes, the newspaper, when he said our names as we accepted our diploma. He had a huge stack by the end.

It's been a while...

So I have neglected this blog in hopes of graduating with higher grades and higher hopes from a well-rounded social and academic life. Therefore, expect good things in the next few days as I catch you up on the craziness of the last few weeks.

my new friend: Mr. P&S

I love my new camera! It is amazing! I can't believe the amount you can do with a point and shoot camera. It works great and is so easy to use! It has been going with me everywhere. Here is the first event I took it to: Spring Banquet last friday. We were able to print two of the photos in the newspaper this week too. (Normally you can't print P&S photos because of the file size/quality).

Spring Banquet was held in downtown Los Angeles just one block away from Biola's original location at 6th and Hope Street. The courtyard of Cafe Pinot and the Los Angeles library was beautiful with sky high buildings surrounding the lit trees and garden like area. My date Kyle and I went with a few friends from The Chimes staff and my roommate and her date. It was a very fun evening. (I had to reduce the quality on some of these in order to upload them...so this doesn't give full justice. :) )


Kyle and I before we left. I wore my grandmother's dress and gloves - they hadn't been worn in 30 years.

Shirley Temples in wine glasses.

Table 20. Cafe Pinot in the background.

Flower ornaments hung from the surrounding trees.

Our CD will come out in one month. Jk. We were bummed this turned out blurry. This photo and all below were taken by or courtesy of Faith Martinez on her SLR.

This is what happens when you have artsy friends. I love it.

Megan, my beautiful roommate, and I.

Canon SD870 IS

I have been waiting to get a point and shoot digital camera for some time. After my camera breaking in London last Fall and not being able to carry my camera in Paris in January because I pinched a nerve in my back, I decided it is ALWAYS good to have a back up.

I've been looking for the past few years and decided, although I am a Nikon owner, I love the Canon Powershots. Whenever I would pass by the camera aisle in a store, I would peruse the cameras and always end up settling that the Canon Powershot is what I wanted. Then photographer Jasmine Star posted her recommendation for a point and shoot - the Canon SD870 IS. I looked it up and it has everything I could imagine for and more.

So I took the plunge and hopefully, my new baby will come in the mail on Monday. And then I'll give you my recommendation for it. :) So excited....

27 dresses

So I saw 27 dresses a few weeks ago and the thing that went through my mind throughout the entire movie was "that is me." I haven't been in 27 weddings and I am not close to that, but the whole perfectionist, can't say no, loves to plan showers, etc. - that is me. But I put it aside and then when I told one of my guy friends yesterday that I was going to a bridal shower today, he started laughing.

Me: "I don't get it. Why is that funny?"

Friend: "You don't get it?"

Me: "No."

Friend: "27 Dresses? You've been to wedding things like every weekend."

Me: "No, I haven't. Have I?"

Then I thought. And he was pretty much right. In the past few months I have done the following: wedding dress shopping, bridesmaid dress shopping, bridal shower, lingerie shower, another bridesmaid dress fitting and shopping for another wedding, and I went to another bridal shower today. And I'm sure there's a few things I missed. Next weekend I am helping with favors for a wedding.

But the thing is: I love it! Love, love, love it! So yeah, I may be a bit like Katherine Heigl in 27 Dresses, but at least I enjoy it.