"Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn't die; so, let us all be thankful."

-Buddha

Life post grad

The "Mod Squad"
Jon, me, Brett
waiting to graduate

Life post grad: Awesome! At least for this week. I was so tired from the last week of school I decided to take a me week. I haven’t felt this relaxed since before Kindergarten.
This has been my week:

Sunday: Wine tasting
Monday: Clean everything
Tuesday: I don’t remember
Wednesday: City with Cass (we ate cheesecake for dinner)
Thursday: Strip cup “camping” night at 404
Friday: Shopping/ Mani&Pedi/Eating
Saturday: Tanning in the backyard with Cass all day

Blake, Andrew, Me, Anthony, Jake
"Camping" night AKA sleepover

It’s a beautiful thing! I miss my friends already but it didn’t take long for me to realize that this everyone moving on with life thing is actually going to happen whether I want it to or not. Literally within a week of graduation everyone I know has a new job, a new place to live and before I know it they will probably be married and with child. I hope that last part isn’t the case yet, but who knows!!! I have decided to go home for three weeks to continue this relaxing adventure. It’s a lot hard than you’d think. I’m running out of things to do so I started reading a book...I haven’t done that for fun in years. Real life is going to start for me in July. Can I do that? Well I am. I can’t wait to start my road trip to Palm Springs on Monday. I’ll post pics this week.

XOXO
K

MUST SEE!

Cassidy and I have been watching episodes of The Real Housewives of New York City. What I thought would be a regular, boring reality TV show turned out to be one of the most hilarious shows ever. These women are crazy! Not like...weird, rich women crazy, but actually psycho fifty year old women with no purpose. We are either laughing so hard our stomachs are hurting or watching in awe with our jaws open. Please watch season 6 if you have a few summer hours to kill.

Graduation!

I love this

Side by side comparisons!

I was watching The Bachelorette last night and I couldn't help but think that some of the bachelors looked like actors from my favorite movies and reality TV shows. I hope you watch and can make your own!

Here they are:

Casey and the creepy guy form Charlie's Angels:



Justin and the Jersey Shore crew:


Derek and Derek, the crazy brother from Step Brothers:



Phil and Edward Cullen, or any vampire living in Forks:


Craig and Robert Downey Jr. :



Frank and Todd, the creepy brother from Wedding Crashers:



John and the shark from Finding Nemo:

Countdown: 2 days

"The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart."

- Elizabeth Foley

Angels Fedora Hat

2010 Angels Hidden Halo

During the 2010 season, the Angels are introducing the "Hidden Halo" at all pre-scheduled promotional giveaway games. On each promotional giveaway date, the Angels will have specially marked promotional items randomly distributed upon entry into the stadium. The items will be distinctly marked with the "Hidden Halo" and redeemable for a FREE pre-determined autographed item at Guest Relations (behind section 107).

June 15 vs. Milwaukee Brewers

New video: produced by Jon DeGroot

Cristina Kinon 'The Bachelorette' 2010: Former 'Bachelor' contestant Ali Fedotowsky gives out 17 roses on premiere

This show is full of laughs!!!

Before we get started with this recap of Monday night's "Bachelorette" premiere, featuring former Facebook employee Ali Fedotowsky, let's all make sure we're on the same page as the producers.

Career gal = baaaaad.

Woman desperate enough to find love that she'd go on a reality television show that will provide 25 (questionably) single guys, some of whom are guaranteed to humiliate her = SUPERSTAR!

Right, though? How many times did they have to make her re-iterate, over and over and over again, that she made the wrong choice with Jake Pavelka? That she should have stayed and sacrificed her entire career for just the chance of love, and because she didn't, she was punished with sad feelings. But now that she's accepted Chris Harrison as her Lord and Savior, she will be happy again, because jobs are for the weak and hair extensions are for the loved!

Moving on with her new perspective on love and new hair, Ali was ready to meet her men. But first, she had to play soccer by herself, try on a bunch of outfits in a wacky dressing room montage, walk on the beach and look pensive, then run into the ocean and splash around. I could practically hear the producer's voice in my head. "OK, now run over there! Now get in the water! Splash around! It's cold, so cold! Look cold! OK, now look at me, over your shoulder, and think about your dead grandmother! You miss her so much! Look sad!" Ali complied, because she's doing it for love.

Love of these fellas! Here's the rundown of some of the most notable dudes vying for Ali's heart:

Frank from Chicago: He says he used to be in mergers and acquisitions and owned a condo, but it wasn't making him happy, so now he lives at home with his parents and is an aspiring screenwriter. But his onscreen identifier says "Retail Manager," so do with that what you will. He was a fan of Ali on "The Bachelor." He exited the limo through the sunroof.

Craig M. from Toronto: Has deemed Ali worthy of him giving up the single life in Canada. Hair 1000%. Made a Vienna joke right off the bat.

Kyle from Colorado: His career is listed as "Outdoorsman." How much does that pay? Kyle also says he's not afraid of competing against 25 guys because, "I mean, I've killed a bear."

Justin, aka Mr. Rated R: He's a pro wrestler with a broken ankle and an adorable grandmother. All the other dudes think he's on the show for "THE WRONG REASONS" (to advance his career).

Jonathan: Weatherman. Uses weather puns.

Ty: Recently divorced, as in "a few months" recently. And inappropriately.

Chris L.: Former school teacher, mother recently passed away -- a fact he actively hides from Ali when she asks if his parents are still together (he said yes). I guess I can understand if he doesn't want a pity rose, but that's going to be an awkward conversation later. Anyway, he's ATTRACTIVE.

Roberto: Token ethnic dude (well, as ethnic as they get on "The Bachelorette"). He speaks Spanish and salsa dances.

Derrick: Tells himself "You're amazing" in the mirror, tells other human beings the story about how he got the nickname "Shooter" in college (more on this in a few).

John C.: Hm, all I wrote was, "yikes." That can't be good.

Kasey: Made a very sincere speech about protecting Ali's heart immediately upon their introduction. Too much, too soon?

Tyler M.: Wore cowboy boots with his suit because he was under the impression that Ali also wore cowboy boots when she got out of the limo on the Bachelor. He was, however, mistaken.

Jason: Back-flip off the roof of the limo.

Once inside the mansion, the guys accosted Ali. The first impression rose was up for grabs. Hunter played the ukelele and sang a little song introducing himself. It was cute. Derrick, or Shooter, told the story of how he received his nickname, and from what I inferred, it had to do with premature ejaculation. Ali's appropriate reaction? "What the f---?" Roberto and Ali danced. Kyle threatened to eat the first impression rose.

Harrison brought out a box for the guys to fill with their picks for the top 3 most insincere among them. Or, in other words, the men who weren't here "FOR THE RIGHT REASONS" (my fiance started counting how many times the phrase "for the right reasons" was uttered but stopped around eight). The guys were pumped, thinking whoever they voted for would automatically go home, but clearly they've never seen this show.

Everyone voted for Justin, who was "floored" by their apparent dislike for him, but Ali kept him around anyhow, giving him a rose. She also gave the first impression rose to Roberto.

That left 15 more roses to hand out, and they went to Jesse (from Peculiar, Missouri), Ty, Craig R. (forgettable), Tyler B., Steve (?), Chris L., Kirk (scrapbooker), John C. (fake proposed for alone time with a cubic zirconium), Chris N. (too many Chrises), Chris H. (too many Chrises), Hunter, Craig M., Jonathan and Kasey.

The outdoorsman, the cowboy boots guy, the backflip guy and appropriately, Shooter, all took an early exit from the competition.

Scenes from the rest of the season looked dramatic! Lots of tears, lots of confrontation, and a phone call from one of the guys' girlfriends (as in current, not ex).

-Cristina Kinon

Leo in the house!

I have been checking my daily horoscope updates on my Droid app lately and it has been freaking me out how in-tune with my life they have been. I shared one early this week but here is today's.

LEO horoscope for May, 20, 2010
When we think of love we think of all the warmth, affection, and comforts that come with it. We often fail to think about the demands, the compromises, and the difficulties that also occur. You may be going through some trials and tribulations right now with an important person in your life. Although this could be a very rough patch, it will ultimately resolve itself and things will go back to normal. The point, though, is that you have to be steadfast in your commitment and with your responsibilities even when things are tough. Keep that in mind today.

I think that the person that writes these horoscopes might be following me around with a hidden camera. I have just recently started to take a new direction with an old friend. It is amazing to me how quickly a friendship can go back to normal. After being apart and not speaking for a long time it doesn't feel like six months separated us, it was more like a little vacation. Although the past is not forgotten, forgiveness and resolving issues seems to feel better than holding on to something that was out of my control.

I'm not sure how much I believe in horoscopes or astrology in general, but if these daily messages continue to relate so perfectly to the situations in my life I'm not sure why I wouldn't listen to them. Today I will "be steadfast in my commitment and with my responsibilities." Does that mean I have to go to class?

XOXO
KMILL

EAT PRAY LOVE

One of the best books I've ever read is EAT PRAY LOVE by Elizabeth Gilbert. I've passed this book on to a good friend to read because I enjoyed so many of the stories told and the lessons shared. There was one chapter I could really relate to where Liz (the author and main character) came to a huge realization with the help of her friend. This is one of the best passages in the book, I hope you enjoy and maybe you can relate too.

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“Big deal. So you fell in love with someone. Don’t you see what happened? This guy touched a place in your heart deeper than you thought you were capable of reaching, I mean you got zapped, kiddo. But that love you felt, that’s just the beginning. You just got a taste of love. That’s just limited little rinky-dink mortal love. Wait til you see how much more deeply you can love than that. Heck Groceries – you have the capacity to someday love the whole world. It’s your destiny. Don’t laugh.”

“I’m not laughing.” I was actually crying. “And please don’t laugh at me now, but I think the reason its so hard for me to get over this guy is because I seriously believed David was my soul mate.”

“He probably was. Your problem is you don’t understand what that word means. People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that’s what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that’s holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soul mate is probably the most important person you’ll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you and then they leave. And thank God for it. Your problem is, you just can’t let this one go. It’s over, Groceries. David’s purpose was to shake you up, drive you out of that marriage that you needed to leave, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light could get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you had to transform your life, then introduce you to your spiritual master and beat it. That was his job and he did great but now it’s over…”

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Pause button?

My dad turned 51 today. He has lived for over half of a century. I am graduating college in less than 2 weeks. I read someone's Facebook status today that said, "Where is the pause button?" I would have 'liked' it 100 times if I could.

I want my life to pause so I can enjoy being 21 and careless for a little longer! I am one 20 page paper (single spaced and no, I haven't started) and a final away from being done. I need a margarita.

"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."
-Buddha

FLAVOR OF THE WEEK

FAVORITE QUOTE

"Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option."

Silver lining?

I’m having one of those weeks when you can just feel bad stuff coming your way. There is a list of things that could have happened at anytime in this entire semester and they all happened within a single weekend. Welcome to meltdown # 1,394. I had an awful weekend and then I read my horoscope...


LEO horoscope for May, 17, 2010
If you find that your week starts on a bad note, Leo, start looking for silver linings immediately. A cloudy emotional forecast is no reason to give in to feelings of sadness or self pity. Among the silver linings you will find if you choose to look, you will see that at least one offers you something wonderful you had not expected. This kind of good fortune will always be possible if you can modify your way of thinking when things aren't going your way. You have more power to change direction than you think you do. Start taking greater control over your destiny.


Okay so here I am looking for the silver lining. It is starting to work. Think of me leaving my last senior seminar class early to go to Mi Pueblo for a margarita as the silver lining to me getting in a car accident on my way to Mi Pueblo on Sunday. I wish I would have majored in “Taking greater control over your destiny”.

Happy Hump Day.

KMILL

Mt. Bia

One day Static Jon and I will have our own Mt.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one."

-Elbert Hubbard

I'm back!

“You have four years to be irresponsible here. Relax. Work is for people with jobs. You'll never remember class time, but you'll remember time you wasted hanging out with your friends. So, stay out late. Go out on a Tuesday with your friends when you have a paper due Wednesday. Spend money you don't have. Drink 'til sunrise. The work never ends, but college does...”

I have a commercial for my blog now so I better start...blogging. Two months of not blogging and I have learned so much! I will have to tackle each new lesson, funny story, or beautiful quote one day at a time. So the last real entry I was in disbelief that I had just finished the first week of March. Now it is May 11th. Shit.


I will be graduating college in less than 20 days. I don’t like that. I am so confused by the amount of people that are so EXCITED to graduate college. What is wrong with me? I’m dreading the day that all of the friends I have come to love so much move away and move on. I know the idea of breaking away from what seems to be an extended version of high school and making your own money sounds promising...but what about all of the fun we are having? I doubt I will be taking random drives to the city “just because”, or hanging out in an empty office with my best friend talking about nothing until 3am (it doesn’t sound so great when I type that but trust me, it’s the best), or talking walks to Starbucks with 404 the morning after, or laying at the pool all day without a care in the world, or having dinner parties multiple nights a week to watch my favorite shows. This list could literally go on forever but there are just so many things that will only ever be acceptable in college that I will miss so much.


I hate change and goodbyes more than anything (actually not more than liars, zombies, or hypocritical christians) so I’m sure that might be the cause for my anxiety attack every time graduation is brought up. I have opened up to so many things, people, and experiences in the last six months and I don’t feel like I have taken enough in yet. I am so thankful to be where I am and have the people around me to spend time with. College is suppose to be the best four years of your life so I was hoping everyone would agree when I say “let’s make it five!?”


I love college.

XOXO
KMILL

3 Year Anniversary

Three years ago today I enjoyed my first alcoholic beverage. Cinco de Mayo is such a great day to enjoy a tasty Marg and that is exactly what I have done every year since 2007.

Aye Aye Aye!

This was Cince de Mayo freshman year...



This is Cinco de Mayo senior year...




Still rockin' the headband

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"It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."

-J.K. Rowling

Why are we so bad at taking our own advice?

If you take a step back and think about all of the advice you have ever shared with your friends or family you will realize that a lot of what you say applies to your own life. Whether you are discussing friendships, relationships, careers, etc. we have all been in similar situations. I think about why it is so easy for me to tell someone else that they should just “let go”, “move on”, or “forget about it” when none of those things have ever been easy for me to do. So often I can see clearly what is good and bad for other people and I have no problem telling them how I feel. I think it is even funnier that I always go to my friends for advice when most of the time I know what the right thing to do is in the first place. It is probably a combination of needing that extra push to confirm that I’m on the right track and that I’m secretly hoping that they will have an easier/ less complicated suggestion. Usually they don’t have one.

I’ve never been the kind of person that can just push problems to the back of my head and pretend that they aren’t there or didn’t happen. As much as I dislike confrontation, I always feel better after I talk about the way I’m feeling. I’m getting much more comfortable telling people how I really feel because I realize that so much can be lost over a miscommunication or having too much pride. I have made a new goal for myself to say how I’m feeling when something is bothering me. Keeping it inside is miserable and I don’t want to look back and feel like a coward. Although sweaty palms and a racing heart are the side effects of my new goal, I want to start acting more like an adult and less like a “chicken liver” as my dad would say.


Peace :-)

"A true friend is someone who sees the pain in your eyes while everyone else believes the SMILE on your face."

-Tyrese Gibson

"To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone."
-Reba McEntire


I can’t believe the first week of March is over already. Where does the time go? I can remember my first day of class in college like it was yesterday. CS 101 with Glenn Carter. Ahhh, the memories. All of my older friends warned me about this time...the last few months before I will graduate, leave my friends and venture beyond this little bubble of a world I created for myself. I am nowhere near where I thought I would be but I don’t think that’s bad. The weirdest part is that I’m okay with it. Since I was a freshman, I had a vision of how my last year of college would be. Something along the lines of knowing exactly what I wanted to do, where I planned to live after school, and celebrating with the same people I started this insane adventure with. Well, no..no..and nope.


I know that everyone has their own opinion about how the world works and who makes it go ‘round...some people trust that “everything happens for a reason” or that “God wouldn’t give you anything you couldn’t handle” or a million other little sayings that you can find posted in their “favorite quotations” section on Facebook. At this point I’m not sure who or what is in charge of the bigger picture, but they or it sure have a great sense of humor. I can find the irony in almost any situation lately and that has made it really easy for me to keep a smile on my face. :-)

:-)

I love when the weather is great! When I wake up to the sun shining in through my window and I walk outside to crisp air I know I'm going to be smiling all day. The last few weeks have been foggy, cold, and rainy...all I can do is sleep in that kind of weather.

"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things."
~Robert Brault

I love this quote as much as I love the sunshine. Recently I have been spending more time outside, listening to live music, and enjoying the random plans/adventures that come up during the day. I'm realizing that the less you try to plan for something to be perfect, the better it is. I have allowed this semester to take me where it wants me to go and I'm really happy where I am. I wake up feeling really happy and I go to sleep excited for the next day. Aside from the annoying quizzes that my professors have decided to give in EVERY class, everything is coming along better than expected. After graduation I will be able to look back on all of these little happy moments I have throughout the day and see this semester as one really great memory.

Enjoy today!

Happy New Day!

"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending."
-Maria Robinson

I was discussing my semester so far with a good friend and explaining that sometimes I wish I could go back. Have you ever woken up the next morning and felt embarrassed or guilty about what you said or did the night before? I had a great weekend but there were some moments where I let my passion and emotions take over when being rational and acting calm would have been best.

Her answer to my problem, Happy New Day! Today I can brush off what I was not happy with and know that next time it won't happen again. I can't change what has already happened and it would be a waste of time trying to. Happy New Day leaves me feeling refreshed and optimistic about what today and the rest of March has to offer.

My wish is for everyone to give themselves a Happy New Day and take a deep breath.

Intructions for Life

Instructions for Life
written by Dali Lama

-Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.

-Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

-Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

-Once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been.

-Be gentle with the earth.

-Share your knowledge. It is always a way to achieve immortality.

-In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past.

-A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.

-Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you’ll be able to enjoy it a second time.

-Take in account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

-When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.

-Follow the 3 R’s: Respect for self. Respect for others. Responsibility for all your actions.

-Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

-Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.

-Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relationship.

-When you realize that you made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

-Spend sometime alone everyday.

-Open arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.

-Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

"Friendship is not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything."

-Muhammad Ali

Stttatic Jon Baby

My friend Static Jon just put out his second mixtape and it is awesome! Let me know if you want a copy. I love listening to great music and I think you'll enjoy. My favorites are number 5 "Pronto" and number 16 "Toot it & boot it"

Weezy F Baby

“I don’t like to stop,” Wayne tells RS‘ Chris Norris. “I believe you stop when you die.”

“This is Lil Wayne going to jail. Nobody I can talk to can tell me what that’s like,” he says. “I just say I’m looking forward to it.”

Follow Lil Wayne on Twitter @liltunechi

Who knew a facebook status could be so insightful?

I read a friend's Facebook status the other day and it has stuck with me.

"Any strength when overdone becomes a weakness"

How perfect is that? Some of the things I pride myself on the most might actually be my weaknesses.

My best example is friendship. You can be such a good friend to someone that you become a doormat. Have you ever been too good of a friend to someone that they take you for granted? In the past few months my life has significantly changed because of the end of a friendship? (I'm not sure what to call it) with someone that I considered to be one of my best friends. With the understanding that everyone makes mistakes, I can look back and say that overall I was a great friend. I was thoughtful, caring, respectful, fun to be around, loyal and honest. What else could you ask for? The friendship ended because I felt that I was being mistreated.

This quote made me think that maybe I was too good of a friend. Maybe I was too much of each of these things that my friendship lost its value. That this person thought they could be as mean and hurtful as they wanted and there would be no consequences. Now when I meet new people and start to form friendships, I am hesitant to give 100% in fear that I am giving too much. I want friendship to be one of my strengths and never a weakness.

Bucket List

I made a countdown and I have three months left of college. What the hell? Looking back, I feel that have done a lot of exploring in the past four years. I spent most of my time in college with some Northern California natives that showed me the ropes. Even better, one of them was a Penngrove native so he really knows his way around the area. After many day trips to San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Cruz, and other random cities I have made a bucket list. My bucket list consists of all the things I have wanted to do since I moved here from Southern California and have yet to accomplish. My roommates and I are making it our mission to cross each thing off the list.

Bucket List:
1. Climb Mt. Tamalpais
2. Spend the night/ go dancing in San Francisco
3. Wine Tasting
4. Take the larkspur ferry to a Giants game
5.Walk the Golden Gate
6.Drive down Lombard

SO CUTE I'M NOT SURE IT'S REAL

CAN IT GET ANY CUTER? NO, IT CAN'T.

#4 NOELLE'S BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOELLE!

#3

Coffee isn't the only reason you should go to Starbucks

Day #2

Cass taught me how to make cake balls. They are delicious and I wouldn't be surprised if they became the new cupcake. We made chocolate covered balls too!

Directions

1. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions using any of the recommended pan sizes. When cake is done, crumble while warm into a large bowl, and stir in the frosting until well blended.
2. Use a melon baller or small scoop to form balls of the cake mixture. Place in freezer for two hours.
   
3. Melt chocolate coating in a glass bowl in the microwave, or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
4. Dip the balls in chocolate using a toothpick or fork to hold them. Place on waxed paper to set.
5. Decorate and freeze for an additional two hours!
   

Seven Days of Baking- Day #1

Shout out to mah bia Static Jon

February

"It's not about being with someone who deserves you, it's about being with someone who appreciates you."

We weren't there for a long time, we were just there for a good time

My first trip of 2010 was also my first trip to Vegas since I have turned 21. It was the best choice I have ever made! I went with a bunch of senior girls from sorority and it was a great time!

MY FIRST TIME GAMBLING WAS A SUCCESS!

FIRST NIGHT OUT!

My 2010 New Year's Resolutions

1. Make the right choices instead of the easy choices

2. Focus on the good

3. Spend more time outside and less time on Facebook

4. NO MORE SODA!

Me and my BFF Gabz bringing in 2010
"You're funny in 2010"