I want a wolf suit.

This movie was phenomenal. I saw it twice this weekend, and I reccommend anyone to go see it, even if you have never read the book as a child. (Are you human?)
What I really valued about this interpretation was that it was raw. I must say, I was pretty disturbed at some parts in this movie. There were very deep and complex things that children would have a hard time grasping; this movie was aimed more towards the adult who misses being a child. But this was not a "sunshine happy rainbow being a child is awesome" movie. It was real, sad, and exciting. There were some parents that left the theatre with their children that seemed greatly dissapointed, but I believe this movie was a work of art. The story Spike Jonze created for Max and the Wild Things was heartfelt and emotional, Max (Max Records) was adorable in his debut, and the "wild things" looked freakishly real. Karen O also did an amazing job creating the soundtrack. (Which I will go out and buy.)

Go see this movie.It will not dissapoint.

Anyways, I've been really poor lately. I'm basically living off my savings. Not cool. I'm waiting on my $5,000 check to come so I can invest some bonds and put the rest in the bank.
I've also still been kind of stressed with the whole Dad and no job issues. He's in Canada for the week, so that's neat...except I'm manning The UPS Store all week; at least I'm getting paid....it's just getting in the way with school, the gym, etc. Sigh.

I want a Chai Tea Latte with skim milk. Mmm.

Whoa!

I never really update this, but I'll give it a shot!

I can be honest at the moment and say that I have been a little stressed lately, but overall, this semester has not been as bad I as intended it to be. I am currently taking six classes: English Literature: American Dreams and Nightmares, Two-Dimensional Design, Art History, Pyschology, Math for the Liberal Arts, and Three-Dimensional Design. Out of all the classes, 2D has proven to be the most time-consuming and difficult. Somehow, I am managing my time well with all the commuting and classes, so I study enough and get all my homework done without pulling any all-nighters. :)

So, the main source of my stress is due to the fact that I am currently unemployed. I used to work at my father's UPS Store for some easy cash and to help him out with the new business. I have also always yearned to strengthen our relationship because we have never really been that close. Well, he pretty much told me to find a new job. I was basically fired by my own father. He told me that I wasn't taking the business seriously and that I wasn't doing a good enough job. First of all, my father is a pure-bred Middle Eastern man, so nothing impresses him and his is narrow-minded and irrational. Now I am mature enough to admitt I did not take the store too seriously. I treated it like I have treated any other job. He told me I didn't appreciate anything and that he didn't need me anymore because I make too many mistakes. They happened, but nothing bad as ever resulted from them. So, I am jobless. Home has been awkward. I may be poor for a while.

So, art art art! This month has been arty though, and in an excellent way. Some good news, I was the winner of the Mead Fivestar Notebook Cover Design contest this year! It was a national contest to design a cover for a Fivestar Notebook, and I actually won! My winning design can be seen here: www.beafivestarartist.com I won $5,000 and my notebook will come out sometime in 2010. This is probably the most exciting thing that has ever happened to me. :) I also donated some of my old works to a Silent Art Auction in my town to raise money for some Art Scholarships. All my pieces were bought and raised the most money!

Bedtime.

Siamese hair twins. Artwork by meeeee.

I entered the Seventeen Best Dressed contest with this outfit. :P I hope I at least get some good votes, yo!

You can try to vote here at seventeen.com/backtoschool by following the links, but you have to vote through other girls first. Boo to them! Haha.

I highly suggest that whoever may be reading this blog, to follow this link and take this personality test:


http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

And then to look up their result, here:

http://typelogic.com/

The results are MINDBLOWING, I can promise that you will be satisfied.

My result is ISFJ. Incredibly accurate.

Haven't been here in a while.

My friend has informed me that I should update my blog more often, so I shall do so! I never really have anything interesting to talk about, though.

So this week, I was in Wildwood with the family! It was a 5 day vacation full of beach trips, an exciting airshow in Atlantic City, a fantastic boardwalk, shopping, and good food. It was nice to get away from The UPS Store (aka work) for a good week. Today was a day to just relax. I took a VERY long shower, did some pilates, stopped by Marshall's, and cleaned for a bit. Good times. :)

I planned on having a pool party tomorrow with the gang at my house but a lot of people cancelled last minute, so I called the whole thing off. Boo!

Last night I visited Jon while coming up from New Jersey, and we saw Inglorious Basterds! It was such an incredible movie; Quentin Tarantino never fails.

Aside from all that, my summer was pretty bland. I worked a lot and hung around with my boyfriend every chance I got. Now I just can't wait to get back to school and actually do something meaningful. I am taking three art classes: Art History, 2D and 3D Design. One Math class, a Psychology class, and an English Literature class. The English class is at 7:10 in the morning three days a week! D:

I've been keeping a personal dream journal, but no one can see it. ;) It is secret, shhh.

Well, I am in the mood to sketch. I haven't been doing anything artistic lately, mostly because I haven't really been inspired by anything this summer or have felt creative.

I am off!

Personal Goals

1.) Save up for the newest Kindle.
2.) Get a SCUBA certification and take a vacation to go diving.
3.) Plan another day-trip to NYC soon.
4.) Read a new book.
5.) Go to Italy before I die and visit Rome.
6.) Lose the weight I gained this summer.
7.) Get on the Dean's list this semester.
8.) Buy a really expensive piece of clothing or jewelry.
9.) Spend more time with my family.
10.) Go to JAPAN before I die...
11.) Go dolphin-watching.
12.) Do more volunteer work.
13.) Watch all Academy Award winning movies. (That may take a while.)
14.) Create new works of art and sell them on Etsy.
15.) Become a mark. representative.
16.) Watch less T.V
17.) Read up on good news instead of bad news.
18.) Make more time to see friends.
19.) Get a tattoo on my heel.
20.) Go to Africa before I die. (Lots of places I want to see.)
21.) Go extreme camping with little necessities.
22.) Learn the guitar.
23.) Take a dance class.
24.) Singing lessons.
25.) Live like every day is my last.
26.) Stop impulse buying and create a better budget for my money.
27.) Do my own nails and never step into a tanning salon.
28.) Create my own personalized website.
29.) Get a new phone and get a texting plan.
30.) Pay all of my bills for my credit card on time and never overspend.
31.) Buy my own car in the near future.
32.) Drive safer and a little more slowly.
33.) Don't do any drugs.
34.) Sign up for any scholarship or contest that comes my way.
35.) Go to the beach in the fall.
36.) Go kayaking more often.
37.) Save up for a HP Artist Edition Laptop.
38.) Buy things on sale.
39.) Go a day without wearing any makeup.
40.) Host a good party.

I'll put more when I can think of them and cross out the ones that I complete. <3

Stress.

I've been getting very stressed out lately. I can't really explain why though; I'm not PSMING and school isn't bad. Although my Ceramics class is taking a toll on me because I'm a slow worker and I suck with clay. I was falling behind, but for the past two days I've been trying to meet my stupid deadlines. I'm still missing a project so far, but at least the ones I finished are half-way decent.

I can't really stand that class in all honesty. The people in there are just plain weird. I hardly talk to anyone, and the people I sit near all talk to each other! Wtf guys. :/ And this one black chick is so incredibly rude, and I also have a biploar Asian girl who enjoys earfucking people. I hate clay, too.

Anyways, I still don't know why but I have been feeling depressed lately. It all started around Wednesday when I randomly started feeling glum. I also tried donating blood that day but got turned down because my iron is too low. That's the second time I got turned down.. :( So I felt very unhealthy and unworthy, hah. The rest of the day just sucked because I had to work on my ceramics, and then my box broke...story of my life.

Jon and I are official though, that gives me something to smile about. :) Although I'm still a little upset about something he told me last night, but there's no need to fret, I think I overreacted.. :/ But it made me feel pretty shitty.

I'm sick and tired of being a worrywart all the time. I need a new view on life. I'm practically scared of everything. :[

Evan graduated! I'm so happy for him. Since I'm still in school though, I can't really go down and see him just yet. Soon though, soon.<3

I'm still gaining some pounds too. Ugh.

Ughughughugh!

Gah.

I'm stuck at work. Savveeeeee me.

Life has been pretty boring lately, but I'm pulling through.

I'm thinking about getting a new phone. As much as I despise people that are CONSTANTLY texting, it wouldn't hurt to have it. :(

I've basically been hangin' around the school all the time with my friends. It sucks being home; there's nothing enjoyable about it, really...

I'm hardly working anymore. I'm poor! But I applied for financial aid and some scholarships so hopefully something good comes out of that...

I'm doing pretty well in my classes, except I failed my first Math test by one point. :( I'm doing extra credit though and I'm going to start getting tutored. Math is hard. :(

So on Monday we had this AWESOME snow day! No school, so Kim, Jon, Kate, Kailey and I all got together for sledding and snowball fights. We're kids at heart. :)

In other news, I am going to get paid at least $100 for designing a local band's album cover! I'm super excited because I've never had a REAL commission before, (as in $$$). I haven't started it yet because I've been super busy with school and such but I can't wait!

Todaaayyyy I plan on working out, hxc. I gained 3 pounds in like, a week because I've been eating very badly. Gah!

Ahoy sailor.

<--Not mine, but I love it.


Life has been good!

Let me reminisce....

I am sitting here with wet hair in my fluffy, white bathrobe and although I am freezing I feel content. Today will be a day to relax, for I have been a busy bee.

Valentine's Day was cute. Jon had to work in New Milford all day though, so I didn't get to see him...but I met up with my friend Mikey at a nice Starbucks in Woodbridge and we chilled for about 2 hours. It was very nice, he is so going to be my new BFF. =)

My Aunt Hooda has flown up from Lebanon to visit. I'm going to go see her tonight...I just hope she didn't bring me back any skanky clothes like she did last time.

New friends, new friends! I am making many. I love them all.

Only thing I am a tad annoyed about is that I am PMSING....right now, I seem to be having a happy tangent but I can promise you that tomorrow I will be very cranky. Yesterday I pigged out NONSTOP and only ate sweet and sugary foods. My weight is fine though. I seem to have improved my metabolism this year from all the exercising and healthy foods. Go me!

Oh, look at this shit:
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.crocs.com%2Fpc-1444-4-nadia.aspx%3Fnavcategories%3D3%2C124%26gclid%3DCKWBqsPx3p&h=89d960ecf8c6446a60dfd77ffae1e5c9.

Combination of the two worst shoes in history, and they name them Nadia's. Ugh.


Problems with men are lessening because I am developing stronger feelings for Jon and vice versa. =)


I wrote a very long letter to Evan, 8 pages. I sent it out today. I miss him so much. <3

I really don't care much for football.

It's been a while since I posted on this. I kind of forgot I made an account here. I still go back to my old Xanga out of habit sometimes. I feel like I need to reflect on the past few weeks, though.





So, Valentine's Day is approaching. I have never really cared much for the holiday. Shouldn't you show love and appreciation for your significant other every day, not just on one day? It is indeed a holiday invented by greeting card companies.





I have been having guy problems. Before I went to college, I made a personal decision not to get into anything serious with any guy. School is my number one priority, and I have noticed that college relationships aren't very wise. I believe that college is all about meeting new people and trying to find what makes you happy in a person. So, I've been on a handful of dates with many of my guy friends and getting to know some people. Things have been going smoothly I suppose, except I am contradicting this idea. I don't want to play with anyone's hearts or lead anyone on, and unfortunately enough, I have fallen into a rut where that may be the case. I like someone at the moment and would love to get to know him more, but the strong feelings he has for me are not mutual at the moment. I feel pretty dissapointed in myself as well; I have had to politely turn down many of my guy friends this semester. This is all very overwhelming and I am not used to it and trust me, I am really not trying to sound conceited. I feel flattered at most, but I honestly don't like all of this attention. I have a feeling I have hurt quite a few people.





I got a letter from Evan yesterday. He says that basic is very challenging both physically and mentally. He also says the atmosphere is quite depressing as well. I miss him terribly and I hope he graduates soon; I would love to see him.





On a happier note, I have developed a new art style that I am actually quite proud of! I'm working on a new piece right now, but here are the first two of the series:


All it requires is some sharpies, bristol board, a scanner, Photoshop, and some imagination. It really doesn't take me long to finish them either, and apparently, many people like them. I have some musician friends of mine requesting some commission work...I just wish I wasn't so lazy...









Oh, I also think I am slowly becoming an insomniac. Sleep is becoming difficult for me; the other night, I had stayed up for over 30 hours and began hallucinating. It was interesting to say the least, but I really didn't enjoy it at the time. I must be getting about 3-4 hours of sleep every night, and I am dreaming less, which saddens me because I love my dreams.




School is all right. I am making new friends and keeping the old ones, so that's a plus. My classes are decent. I am currently taking Math, Art History, (which I am enjoying), English, Ceramics, and United States History. Ironically enough, I despise my Ceramics class. It may be art, but it is not my forte, and I have yet to talk to someone in that class. Not my kind of people...I have noticed that there is quite a difference between a painters personality and a potters. I'm not enjoying it.




My mother has been yelling at me about my weight and is trying to force-feed me. I weigh 112 pounds at 5'4''. I honestly don't see the problem. I feel terribly out of shape though. I'm not concerned with my weight, but I feel lazy and unproductive. I'm going to get a gym membership at school and go more with Kim at Planet Fitness. I went today and I feel great! I just wish my mom would stop freaking out about what I eat. Honestly, I haven't been hungry lately, and I'm just eating healthier foods. (Today: one apple, half a chocolate bar [to heighten my mood], an iced mocha, and a grilled chicken salad.)




And oh, I have to eat healthier because a visit to the Doctor helped me realize that I have severe acid reflux. Over the course of two months, I have woken up feeling incredibly nauseous and have vomited acid and bile about 4-5 times in a single morning. It was happening about once every week or two, and my parents freaked out thinking that 1.) I was pregnant, or 2.) I was hungover. Of course those both were not true, but now I am blessed with what is apparently severe acid reflux. (Most patients get heartburn at most, but vomiting actual acid is actually quite rare and isn't the best thing that can happen to the human body...) I am currently on a VERY expensive medication and haven't vomited since...so far so good I suppose...




My winter break was actually very lame. Along with the acid reflux, I had gotten a very nasty cold, which developed into a sinus infection, then laryngitis, THEN bronchitis. Not fun. I hate my immune system.




Oh, but I got a new car! That's always fun. 2008 Hyundai Elentra, it's very nice.



I am slowly becoming poor. Because of school, I only work at the UPS store three times a week. I finally got an ATM card though, hoorah.




Well, I must go off and do some homework that I have been putting off, and my laundry is calling. Until next time.