Here, in America, fireworks serve as reminders of our country's independence. They're also fun to light up and watch as the colors splash across a darkened sky. So, who doesn't like fireworks?


Every year, my mom would recount the days spent running from the Pol Pot as the sound of fireworks fill the night. Instead of independence, these celebratory mementos would serve as reminders of gunshots. The thought of gunshots brought with it memories of war, pain, and loss.

Twice a year, fireworks are used in celebration.
Twice a year, my mother relives her most painful memories.

Q: What ever happened to that 40 day journey, eh?

A: That's a good question! Well, you see here... I've been distracted by another pile of books. Oh--and not to mention summer school. Hm. Those answers don't seem valid. >_> at least my chemistry answers are valid now! w00t!

I haven't been online much because the computer room gets really hot in the summer, aaanddddddd the internet doesn't interest me as much anymore. whoknew! These days, you'll find me either eating, sleeping, or reading.

A friend of mine came to visit today (or would it be yesterday?), but most of her time here was spent on the phone breaking up with her boyfriend. This would make it the seventh or eighth time, I think? I don't understand how these relationships work.

Summer school ends tomorrow. /sad face
I imagine I'll be eating all day...
before you know it, I'll return to school twenty pounds heavier D:

I keep telling myself I'm going to exercise. When will that happen? Haha... T_T

Going to dorm with strangers next week! Should be interesting :) kinda scared though =X

There should be an increase in my entries, soon--if it's not too hot upstairs. Wahaha. No.

I don't care if it's summer--I still want some pho =\

:) ?_? o.o >_> /)_- used a lot of faces again... (\(^_^)/)



i miss how summers used to be

I'm sorry. This is more than a week late! Okay, so let's start.

It all starts with God.

Point to Ponder: It's not about me.
Verse to Remember: "Everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him." Colossians 1:16
Question to Consider: In spite of all the advertising around me, how can I remind myself that life is really about living for God, not myself?

That's a hard question--for me, at least. I'll use what I've learned from past lessons from my youth class .
Advertising, be it images or music, affects us all in some way. Stuck in traffic? Listening to negative music? Losing your patience? Hm... Hungry? See a picture of a nice, hot, steaming bowl of noodles? Hungrier by any chance? Hm... Negative images? Negative thoughts? Hm... Bubbly music? Bubbly attitude? Hm... See a commercial telling you to wear this/get that or else you'll be a social square? Uh...

I think I'm straying from the topic, here. Hah! H'okay, what I'm trying to say is that... eh, I'm no good with words.

All I can say, to answer this question, is pray (rhyme)! If you're really serious, praying will help. I'm not saying that praying will satisfy your physical hunger, but who knows? Maybe it will... if you're in a desperate situation.

I'll end my "answer" with a quote from the Bible. This is not cheating! Haha

Was that even relevant?! Agh!

What's your answer?

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Other
Warning: Excessive use of smileys
No word(s) can express how I feel right now. Eh, I take that back. INEFFABLE! There ya go!

Despite the fact that I was late to summer school (for the fourth time, I believe), today is turning out to be a very awesome blossom day. First of all, Evelyn and Ana gave me one of the best gifts ever--a two-in-one dictionary/thesaurus ! Hm, nerdy much? I love it . LOVE IT !

What else? My rank went up! w00t! I so happy . Yeah, you read that right .

I thought I would have more to blog about during the summer, but I guess not. I have applied to many places, hoping for a job. No replies . Oh well . Gee, I can't even find a song that fits how I feel...

Summer school is grrrrrreat! I actually LIKE chemistry now .

The Hangover = hilarity

And last, but not least, I'm getting better ! Thank you, to those who have kept me in their prayers .