I’m halfway through my D.C. experience and so far it’s been awesome. I’m loving my job right now, despite the fact that I don’t get paid or reimbursed for transportation. I was never really a “political” person or whatever you might call it, and I still don’t think I am. But working here makes me want to learn more, and maybe, possibly, consider pursuing a career in politics. No, not running for office. Maybe working at the district office in California where they handle more grassroots issues, where I’d feel much closer to helping the people of the district. Now that would be awesome. But a lot could change in one year. I’m too scared to think about it, so I’ll just go with the flow wherever it takes me.
I imagined myself living in D.C. and working here after graduation, and I just couldn’t picture it. I’m sure it would be a “growth” experience or however you wanna put it, but I guess I’m just too chicken to go through with it. If you know me pretty well, you know how much I love going home to see my family. I don’t think I could handle living in D.C. knowing that my family is ten zillion miles away. Don’t get me wrong, I’m loving D.C. (except for the weather) and all its glory. There’s so much to do, so many places to go, and so many people to meet. I just don’t think I’m ready to spread my wings that far. Maybe someday, but definitely not at this point in my life.
I've been thinking a lot about the future lately, and its both exciting and scary. Not just career-wise, but everything else that comes with it. It actually depresses me sometimes but what else is new. Haha jk. I'm just wishing and hoping that everything will fall into place when it should.
That's all for now folks.
Until the next adventure.
I miss you all.
Monday, July 18, 2005
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Somewhere In Between
by
Lifehouse
I can't be losing sleep
over this, no I can't
and now I cannot stop pacing
give me a few hours
I'll have this all sorted out
if my mind would just stop racing
cause I cannot stand still
I can't be this unsturdy
this cannot be happening
this is over my head
but underneath my feet
cause by tomorrow morning
I'll have this thing beat
and everything will be back
to the way that it was
I wish that it was just that easy
cause I'm waiting for tonight
and then waiting for tomorrow
and I'm somewhere in between
what is real and just a dream
would you catch me if
I fall out of what I fell in
don't be surprised if I collapse
down at your feet again
I don't want to run away from this
I know that I just don't need this
cause I cannot stand still
I can't be this unsturdy
this cannot be happening, yeah
cause I'm waiting for tonight
and then waiting for tomorrow
and I'm somewhere in between
what is real and just a dream
Friday, July 08, 2005
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
D.C. update!
I seriously felt like I went out every night my first week in D.C. But the second week, dude, I was jus too tired to function when I come home from work. So basically this past week was a very chill and inexpensive one. But this weekend was not. My sister visited for the weekend and rented a car so she took us to more tourist-y places that we wouldn't have gone to if we didn't have a car.
But before all that, we celebrated our friend's 22nd birthday Friday night. We ate dinner at Luigi's and headed to this club called Lulu's. Funtimes funtimes. We came with a lot of people from Irvine too so that was goodtimes.
Saturday, I wanted to go to that concert to support poverty in Philly with a bunch of other people. But it's all gud coz sister already planned stuff so she took me and chelle to Baltimore, Maryland and took us out to eat at Phillip's Seafood to eat well, seafood. It was a little pricey so of course sister paid for it. Goodtimes once again. Then we walked around the harbor, took pics with the crabs, and other stuff. Goodtimes. Got home and was too tired to go out. Oh well.
Sunday, sister,her friend, her family, my sister's friend's friend, chelle, and me, went to Colonial Williamburg which is in Virginia. It was a two and a half hour drive so that was great. Saw a bunch of Colonial people and houses and buildings and other stuff. Haha okai I have pics so just look at it. Ionow how else to describe it.
Monday, Fourth of July was a basically a very special day for me and the roomie. It is the day when we bought our mini ipods! Yes, yes, yes I finally gave in. I told myself I wouldn't buy one, but it will be extrememly useful during my metro rides to work or wherever. So that was the highlight of the day. That and the fireworks at the washington mall. A bunch of us went to go see the fireworks. I have videos of it! It was awesome coz we were super close but it was a little scary coz I felt like it was gonna hit us. But it was excoiting.
So it's back to work again my friends. I love work and all, but I just needed a break after two weeks. Interns are usually the tour guides for constituents who call in and want to tour the capitol. So if you're gonna be in D.C. this summer, and you live in Santa Ana, Fullerton, Garden Grove, or Anaheim and Loretta Sanchez is your congresswoman, call the office and and schedule a tour and I will gladly give you a tour!
Until the next adventure homies. Payce.
I seriously felt like I went out every night my first week in D.C. But the second week, dude, I was jus too tired to function when I come home from work. So basically this past week was a very chill and inexpensive one. But this weekend was not. My sister visited for the weekend and rented a car so she took us to more tourist-y places that we wouldn't have gone to if we didn't have a car.
But before all that, we celebrated our friend's 22nd birthday Friday night. We ate dinner at Luigi's and headed to this club called Lulu's. Funtimes funtimes. We came with a lot of people from Irvine too so that was goodtimes.
Saturday, I wanted to go to that concert to support poverty in Philly with a bunch of other people. But it's all gud coz sister already planned stuff so she took me and chelle to Baltimore, Maryland and took us out to eat at Phillip's Seafood to eat well, seafood. It was a little pricey so of course sister paid for it. Goodtimes once again. Then we walked around the harbor, took pics with the crabs, and other stuff. Goodtimes. Got home and was too tired to go out. Oh well.
Sunday, sister,her friend, her family, my sister's friend's friend, chelle, and me, went to Colonial Williamburg which is in Virginia. It was a two and a half hour drive so that was great. Saw a bunch of Colonial people and houses and buildings and other stuff. Haha okai I have pics so just look at it. Ionow how else to describe it.
Monday, Fourth of July was a basically a very special day for me and the roomie. It is the day when we bought our mini ipods! Yes, yes, yes I finally gave in. I told myself I wouldn't buy one, but it will be extrememly useful during my metro rides to work or wherever. So that was the highlight of the day. That and the fireworks at the washington mall. A bunch of us went to go see the fireworks. I have videos of it! It was awesome coz we were super close but it was a little scary coz I felt like it was gonna hit us. But it was excoiting.
So it's back to work again my friends. I love work and all, but I just needed a break after two weeks. Interns are usually the tour guides for constituents who call in and want to tour the capitol. So if you're gonna be in D.C. this summer, and you live in Santa Ana, Fullerton, Garden Grove, or Anaheim and Loretta Sanchez is your congresswoman, call the office and and schedule a tour and I will gladly give you a tour!
Until the next adventure homies. Payce.
Thursday, June 30, 2005
So I had my first semi-exciting evacuation of the Capitol. It was fun standing around outside with some "important people". Me a some other interns were wondering what was wrong and this was e-mailed to staff the day after:
The United States Capitol Police are responding to an Aircon Red Situation. The current Aircon condition is Aircon Yellow. At this time no entry back into the buildings is permitted.
Evacuation of the Capitol and selected House building was due to a Beach Super King Air 350 Turbine aircraft entering restricted air space from the Northeast squawking improper code. It was off its flight plan and was not in communication with air traffic control. As the aircraft continued toward the Capitol area, USCP went to AirCon Orange. As the aircraft entered the inner flight restricted zone the USCP went to AirCon Red and ordered evacuation of the buildings. Aircraft subsequently turned to the left and was intercepted by U.S. Customs Aircraft and was directed to land at a local airport. The pilot is being interviewed by law enforcement personnel.
Man I love D.C.!
The United States Capitol Police are responding to an Aircon Red Situation. The current Aircon condition is Aircon Yellow. At this time no entry back into the buildings is permitted.
Evacuation of the Capitol and selected House building was due to a Beach Super King Air 350 Turbine aircraft entering restricted air space from the Northeast squawking improper code. It was off its flight plan and was not in communication with air traffic control. As the aircraft continued toward the Capitol area, USCP went to AirCon Orange. As the aircraft entered the inner flight restricted zone the USCP went to AirCon Red and ordered evacuation of the buildings. Aircraft subsequently turned to the left and was intercepted by U.S. Customs Aircraft and was directed to land at a local airport. The pilot is being interviewed by law enforcement personnel.
Man I love D.C.!
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
To the dearest roomate...
This is two days late because even though it's summer I'm still on procrastination mode. So here is my attempt to say I'm sorry that this blog burfday shoutout is late, and part one of your gift is not ready yet. It will be I promise. I just need to "check with my accomplishments".
HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY
MICHELLE MAE ESPIRITUSANTO OBUSAN!!!
I only have one wish for you. But I can't say it here coz it won't come true. Well I can't say it ever because it won't come true. So you'll never know what my wish is for you. Do you wana take a guess? But if you guess it right I can't tell you coz it won't come true. So then just shuttup. jk!
Neways, this weekend is hardcore partytoime my friend. Get ready. It's gonna hurt a little bit, but don't worry it's a good sign. Haha. I promise I will give you part one of my gift soon mwah I love you!
This is two days late because even though it's summer I'm still on procrastination mode. So here is my attempt to say I'm sorry that this blog burfday shoutout is late, and part one of your gift is not ready yet. It will be I promise. I just need to "check with my accomplishments".
HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY
MICHELLE MAE ESPIRITUSANTO OBUSAN!!!
I only have one wish for you. But I can't say it here coz it won't come true. Well I can't say it ever because it won't come true. So you'll never know what my wish is for you. Do you wana take a guess? But if you guess it right I can't tell you coz it won't come true. So then just shuttup. jk!
Neways, this weekend is hardcore partytoime my friend. Get ready. It's gonna hurt a little bit, but don't worry it's a good sign. Haha. I promise I will give you part one of my gift soon mwah I love you!
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Age of 1st real kiss: 14
Band you are listening to right now: Sonicflood
Crush: OH MAN
Dad's name: Cesar
Easiest person(s) to talk to: The old roomates I guess
Favorite ice cream: GREEN TEA! and choc chip cookie dough, anything with brownie
Gummy worms or gummy bears? worms all the way baybee. unless the bears are chocolate covered
Hometown: Manila, LA!, Northridge...I can't pick one. You pick.
Instruments: Trying to learn guitar. I don't have it here with me though. I'm sad.
Junior high: Poveda. It's actually grade 7. Haha. Yeah Philippines.
Kids: 2-4
Longest car ride ever: Hmmm...vegas? Yeah I haven't been on a real road trip. I had the longest bus ride though. 12 hours going to Santa Cruz, and another 12 hours going back. That hurt.
Mom's name: Fe aka Pepot
Nicknames: Cress, Cre, Pssst, Hoy, Sis, Insan, Casin, Crek, Cre-Cre
One wish: World peace.
Phobia[s]: heights, car accidents, shady people on the street
Quote: Happiness is a journey not a destination.
Reasons to smile: YOU
Time you woke up today: 10am
Unknown fact about me: I was in the hospital for a couple weeks when I was 7 and I had no idea what was wrong with me because they never told me.
Vegetable(s): Anything tempura. Salad veggies. I used to like squash so much when I was little that's why I have good eyes.
Worst habit: sleeping late and complaining how tired i am all the time
X-rays you've had: Hmmm.
Your least favorite person as of right now? That's not right haha
Zodiac sign: capricorn. erogenous zone: knees. wut the heck is that.
Band you are listening to right now: Sonicflood
Crush: OH MAN
Dad's name: Cesar
Easiest person(s) to talk to: The old roomates I guess
Favorite ice cream: GREEN TEA! and choc chip cookie dough, anything with brownie
Gummy worms or gummy bears? worms all the way baybee. unless the bears are chocolate covered
Hometown: Manila, LA!, Northridge...I can't pick one. You pick.
Instruments: Trying to learn guitar. I don't have it here with me though. I'm sad.
Junior high: Poveda. It's actually grade 7. Haha. Yeah Philippines.
Kids: 2-4
Longest car ride ever: Hmmm...vegas? Yeah I haven't been on a real road trip. I had the longest bus ride though. 12 hours going to Santa Cruz, and another 12 hours going back. That hurt.
Mom's name: Fe aka Pepot
Nicknames: Cress, Cre, Pssst, Hoy, Sis, Insan, Casin, Crek, Cre-Cre
One wish: World peace.
Phobia[s]: heights, car accidents, shady people on the street
Quote: Happiness is a journey not a destination.
Reasons to smile: YOU
Time you woke up today: 10am
Unknown fact about me: I was in the hospital for a couple weeks when I was 7 and I had no idea what was wrong with me because they never told me.
Vegetable(s): Anything tempura. Salad veggies. I used to like squash so much when I was little that's why I have good eyes.
Worst habit: sleeping late and complaining how tired i am all the time
X-rays you've had: Hmmm.
Your least favorite person as of right now? That's not right haha
Zodiac sign: capricorn. erogenous zone: knees. wut the heck is that.
Saturday, June 25, 2005
I'm here I'm here! Yes I'm officially in D.C. for a week. So far, everything's good. Been working hard and so far everything's been fun at work. I finally met Loretta Sanchez and here's how part of the convo went:
Loretta: So where are you from?
Me: I'm from LA. My family lived in Hollywood but we moved to Northridge last summer.
Loretta: Hollywood. Like Vine? Isn't that like...dark...and like...skanky. That's danky.
She's fun.
So far I've seen Senator John McCain in the elevator (yes he was right in front of me!). I wanted to see Senator Barak Obama (he's apparently an awesome speaker) but not all the interns got in since everyone wanted to see him. I made my first tour of the capitol to some constituents from Garden Grove and Santa Ana yesterday, and I don't think I've ever talked that much in my life. I've also been answering hate calls in the office from people who say mean things about Loretta. That's exciting. I usually get off work at 6pm, so I get home and take a lil nap, wake up, and then the fun begins. Been spending a lil bit too much but I guess it's worth it. I'm a tourist so whatever. I'm gona blog more about the funtimes later. I'm too lazy right now.
I miss home. Sometimes. Haha. I do! Home = LA AND Irvine. I miss you all! But I'm loving D.C. so far so it's all gud. Come visit me and Michelle! We have a lot of room for everyone up in hurr. Okai time to go galavanting.
Loretta: So where are you from?
Me: I'm from LA. My family lived in Hollywood but we moved to Northridge last summer.
Loretta: Hollywood. Like Vine? Isn't that like...dark...and like...skanky. That's danky.
She's fun.
So far I've seen Senator John McCain in the elevator (yes he was right in front of me!). I wanted to see Senator Barak Obama (he's apparently an awesome speaker) but not all the interns got in since everyone wanted to see him. I made my first tour of the capitol to some constituents from Garden Grove and Santa Ana yesterday, and I don't think I've ever talked that much in my life. I've also been answering hate calls in the office from people who say mean things about Loretta. That's exciting. I usually get off work at 6pm, so I get home and take a lil nap, wake up, and then the fun begins. Been spending a lil bit too much but I guess it's worth it. I'm a tourist so whatever. I'm gona blog more about the funtimes later. I'm too lazy right now.
I miss home. Sometimes. Haha. I do! Home = LA AND Irvine. I miss you all! But I'm loving D.C. so far so it's all gud. Come visit me and Michelle! We have a lot of room for everyone up in hurr. Okai time to go galavanting.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
It's time for a new chapter. It's time to make new memories. It's time to see what's waiting out there for me.
I will never forget this year.
Thank You for surrounding me with the most awesome people that have given me more than I've ever asked for. I never knew what I've done to deserve it all.
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Howie Day
Collide
The dawn is breaking
A light shining through
You're barely waking
And I'm tangled up in you
I'm open, you're closed
Where I follow, you'll go
I worry I won't see your face
Light up again
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills my mind
I somehow find
You and I collide
I'm quiet you know
You make a first impression
I've found I'm scared to know
I'm always on your mind
Dont stop here
I lost my place
Im close behind...
You finally find
You and I collide
Sunday, June 12, 2005
Saturday, June 11, 2005
Music Survey
total volume of music files on my computer:
5.15 gb. 99.99% of which are sappy love songs
last cd i bought:
man it's been a while. hmmm. a janet jackson cd. i think. i forgot.
song playing right now:
new kids on the block - right stuff (that's right wut)
5 songs i listen to a lot, in no particular order
stephen speaks - passenger seat
chris tomlin - we fall down
kelly clarkson - because of you
christian bautista - the way you look at me
dave matthews band - crash into me
pass the baton to five people:
- rona, who prolly won't understand what's going on
- pamela, don't get too deep now
- gladys, i know frankie j will be in the top 5 haha
- tsai, for being the future roomate
- alisa, damnit where the hell are you
total volume of music files on my computer:
5.15 gb. 99.99% of which are sappy love songs
last cd i bought:
man it's been a while. hmmm. a janet jackson cd. i think. i forgot.
song playing right now:
new kids on the block - right stuff (that's right wut)
5 songs i listen to a lot, in no particular order
stephen speaks - passenger seat
chris tomlin - we fall down
kelly clarkson - because of you
christian bautista - the way you look at me
dave matthews band - crash into me
pass the baton to five people:
- rona, who prolly won't understand what's going on
- pamela, don't get too deep now
- gladys, i know frankie j will be in the top 5 haha
- tsai, for being the future roomate
- alisa, damnit where the hell are you
Monday, June 06, 2005
I have wandered through the wind and rain until I found the sun
The watching eyes asked me why, I walked this narrow way
I will gladly give the reason
For the hope I have today
I am blessed, I am blessed
From when I rise up in the morning
Til I lay my head to rest
I feel You near me
You sooth me when I'm weary
Oh Lord, for all the worst and all the best
I am blessed
Blessed
by
Rachel Lampa
And the funny thing is it's okay."
Sunday, June 05, 2005
I just realized how many drafts I have in my blog. I should really post those soon. Or not. We'll see. Anyways, I finally uploaded new pics homies.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/cressa_dot_com/my_photos
That's all for now. Payce.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/cressa_dot_com/my_photos
That's all for now. Payce.
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Ode to roomate
Michelle and I, we go way back. I don't know why she still wants to be my friend after all these years. JK. I know why. It's coz she loves me. It's okai. 'Coz I love her too. So roomate, this post is for you. Look how much we've grown. Well, actually I don't know if you grew. Taller I mean. I think I did. Okai maybe not. But anyways, it looks like we just keep getting hotter and hotter every year. Imagine what we're gonna look like next year. Haaaahaaaa okai I'm done. I love you roomate!
freshman year
sophomore year
junior year
Monday, May 23, 2005
Kinda true but not rilly...
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Wednesday, May 18, 2005
And the most pointless conversation is...
Chelle: What's your favorite number?
Me: Five
Chelle: Oh, really?
Me: Yeah.
Chelle: Oh I never knew that. My favorite number is six.
Me: Oh really.
____________________________________________________________________________________
Who wants one?
Me: It's like an std you know? Once you get it, it'll never go away. There's medication that can relieve it for a little bit, but it's always gonna be there.
Chelle: Yeah, and you can't see it either. So you'll never know if you have one or not.
Me: Yeah!
Chelle: I want one now.
Me: Me too.
Chelle: What's your favorite number?
Me: Five
Chelle: Oh, really?
Me: Yeah.
Chelle: Oh I never knew that. My favorite number is six.
Me: Oh really.
____________________________________________________________________________________
Who wants one?
Me: It's like an std you know? Once you get it, it'll never go away. There's medication that can relieve it for a little bit, but it's always gonna be there.
Chelle: Yeah, and you can't see it either. So you'll never know if you have one or not.
Me: Yeah!
Chelle: I want one now.
Me: Me too.