artsy.

Let’s talk about art.

First, fashion. I don’t think I can be called fashionable. I pretty much wear whatever I want even if my style is bad and professional fashionistas will probably loathe my outfits. But… I like how I dress And I’ve had many days this school year in which I really like the outfit I put together but I barely see anyone because of my busy schedule. In my head, I would always feel like the good outfit was a waste because I wasn’t able to share it with anyone. Sooo, I got the idea today to take pictures of my outfit whenever I have one of those days and I’ll post them up here… for the very few people who actually read this blog. I don’t model, I don’t have the looks or the body for modeling… so don’t criticize the pictures. The main point of posting the pictures is merely to share the clothes.

Next, drawing! The Leland Quarterly is Stanford’s literary magazine… very artsy. An issue comes out every quarter. The issue for this fall quarter just came out yesterday and my artwork and my sister’s artwork were published in it! Now, it’s not really a big deal but I was just excited because this is the first time my art has ever been officially published and my artwork was on a 2-page spread towards the end of the magazine. It was frightening and exciting at the same time. I don’t like sharing my artworks to too many people because I feel like I’m sharing too much of my personal and private life. So I am so very grateful to have been published but at the same time I’m hoping that not too many people see my art.

Here is my sister’s artwork. It was actually published as the cover of the magazine!

This is my published artwork. I guess I’ll share more about this particular piece. I made this for my Drawing I class spring quarter last year. I made it at the time when I was trying to move on from a breakup with my first boyfriend. I was too stressed out and emotional with all that on top of my schoolwork and I just needed an outlet or else I would burst from the inside. The final project for the class called for a self portrait. Most of the people in my class drew themselves just staring straight out. I decided to use the final project to let out everything that was eating me inside. This is the product. It is called “Catharsis.”

My friends- both back in Glendale and the ones here at Stanford- are the most awesome people to ever exist. I am so lucky to be surrounded by loving people.

halloweenbirthday.

This post will mainly be pictures, showing my really awesome experiences from last weekend (Halloween + My Birthday Weekend).

Makeup Party with the girlfriends on Halloween:

Pumpkin carving for the first time in my life on Halloween:

Peking Duck Restaurant with my sister and girlfriends on the Sunday before my birthday:

THE DUCK

THE DUCK ON “CHINESE TORTILLAS”

MUSHU… CHICKEN OR PORK?

CURRY NOODLESTHE SISTER AND I (most normal picture of us that day)

GIRLFRIENDS

And finally, being woken up really early in the morning on Sunday to find Paul standing outside my window all dressed up, ready to serenade me with his ukulele and an original piece (that he wrote specifically for me!)… as a birthday gift! Gosh, I have such awesome friends. Listen to the talent of this dude.

bloop.

I would just like to share a couple of really touching videos that I have seen lately. One is about love and the other is about art.

So, about this first video… LeLove. I check that blog several times a day. I am obsessed with it because I am obsessed with love. For those who are interested, it’s actually one of the quick links I have on the side. Anyway, I saw this upcoming video on LeLove a few days ago while I was alone in my room (because my roommate had left for class already). I was watching it bright and early in the morning. In the beginning, it was hard to get past the cheesy acting. I was just sort of like “eh” as I was watching. It was the end that was the real kicker. As soon as the last part came up, I was bawling. Tears were flowing down my face and I couldn’t catch my breath… that’s how hard I was crying. It was very touching, in my opinion. How beautiful true love is…

Next is a video that my aunt sent me on Facebook. There’s just so much talent, story, emotion, life in here. It’s too amazing for words. Just watch.

I have been loving life lately. Have you?