Progress on Meeting New People, Rewards, Iration and Rebelution, Halloween




It was nice and cold today on the East Campus


It was about a month ago, that I told myself I would start trying to get to know as many SBCC students before I transfer, and I've been on a hiatus with that. Until this Monday, I was walking from the East campus (where there's many science related buildings, there's the bookstore, and the stadium, and the construction noises carrying startling sound waves into our ears) to my Creative Writing class, which is on the West campus (Where its home to the library, IDC building, and fountain). I walked along the bridge and I saw a guy who looked familiar. I thought it was my friend from high school named David. I walked faster to catch up to him and when I got closer I yelled "David!" The guy turned around and it wasn't him. Awkward. I decided to continue talking to him until I made it to the IDC building, where my class was and he had class at the BC forum. We had a nice conversation he told me he was a Math major and we both had class at 11:10am, which we happened to both be walking to. I unintentionally remembered my goal of meeting new people and thought I need to get on that before I transfer.


Iration

My man Micah, of Iration

I think the reason I haven't been able to pursue my miscellaneous goals is because I've been completely focused on pursuing my academic goals. It's a big deal on my behalf, that transfer next year. So this week and the week before I've been studying like crazy. I chose to go out this weekend to the Iration/ Rebelution concert as a reward for all my long hours of studying. You could tell how passionate both bands were about their music, they created such an amazing vibe for their audience. Everyone was singing along to their old and new songs. I even took a picture with Micah of Iration!!!

The concert happened to also be a fundraiser, which also included many RSA (Rockshop Academy) students performing, like the awesome band, The caverns. I can't even explained their performance, it was beyond talent (https://www.facebook.com/thecavernsofficial). They have inspired me to get moving with my music career.


My house decorations

So, anyways another awesome reward is Halloween, whether you hand trick-or-treaters candy, have friends over for a horror movie night, or attend a Halloween party. Let's keep in mind on that last option, you need to be safe if your going out with friends to parties. I have decorated my house and am ready for my trick-or-treaters. I have also bought my costume.

I use to work at a Halloween store downtown, which was my first job. I was able to get a good discount on my costume when I worked there last year. I remember I worked a long shift on Halloween. I was dressed as pirate at work and I was gypsy later in the evening. You guys should definitely check that store out, its on State Street. Its filled with almost every costume you can think of and of course decorations if your into decorating your dorm or apartment. The store is called "World of Magic"
(http://www.yelp.com/biz/world-of-magic-santa-barbara)

My costume last year at work.

-KIKI REYES

P.S  Another random story:
Today on this chilly October day, my tuner of two years has been broken into two pieces. The last instrument I was able to tune was my Ukulele, Craigly. I noticed this today when I was going to compose a song. Since the cold weather makes your instruments get out of tune quickly, I looked for it in the last place I had it, my ukulele case. Then, I saw it was broken when I took it out. So now my heart is broken... Until I find a new tuner to replace it. I know so dramatic.

Stressing, Music, Paramore, Zedd, More Stressing, Paradise

I have to admit I was sort of stressing a couple days ago and I had to take a moment. It was not like those snickers commercials where they're like need a moment? Eat a snickers. It was sort of serious I was feeling overwhelmed from  TOO much pressure; so instead I took a step back and thought about where I wanted to be in a year. After I came to a conclusion, I ran to my guitar and sang my heart out.  I seriously don't know where I'd be without music and I'm so content that many people can relate to this passion of playing or listening to music. (Left: me and my guitar Photocredit: https://www.facebook.com/cejaephotography)

Speaking of music my favorite song at the moment is my "Stay the Night" by Zedd featuring Hayley Williams. If your a fan of the alternative rock band Paramore (my Paramore vinyl on the right)  than you'll like this song. If your into the mainstream techno movement that's happening in this time period you'll like this song. The music video to this song is the most artistic and unusual video I've ever seen! It features two talented contemporary dancers as well as the artists themselves. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-gyZ35074k)

Anyways, I'm feeling much better like I can achieve anything, cliche right? For those of you who are feeling the pressure and stressed out of your minds you should go to the "Stress Management" workshop on December 5th  in the CAI Lab 2 in the LRC from 1:00 -1:50 p.m. I know December is many weeks away but time goes by so quickly! I think we've been in school for about five weeks already thats insane! The day after my little meltdown everything went well and I decided I wanted to make amends with people I've stopped talking to because: one) most of them were a huge part of my life two) because I'm going to be transferring soon and who knows when I'll ever seen them again.

Today was pretty good too. I got my midterm back and I was pretty happy with my score. I was able to take a nice walk around campus with my friends I just met the beginning of this semester. It's amazing how you can meet someone here and feel so connected to them right away. So literally we walked in a circle around campus, while walking I was thinking I can go to school in paradise. Its like what my friends and I say to each other when we seen tourists, "We live where they vacation."
(Left: The Garden on the East Campus; Right: My friends Skylar, Theresa, and I)


I'm happy to share Santa Barbara with everyone as long as they admire it and take care of it as us natives do. :)

-KIKI REYES

P.S: Yesterday I was able to meet my fellow co-bloggers.
These people have some very unique personalities and you should make sure to tune into their lives as well: http://www.sbcc.edu/socialnetworks/studentstories/