It's still stuck in my head... (the song from the last post) hmm at least its not some annoying song because that would drive me insane. I've been writing some new songs completely inspired by this wonderful fall weather as well as inspired my own experiences. Just a walk around school can inspire me to write a verse of a new song. I have been tempted to bring my ukulele to school, but I haven't because I'd be way too distracted to focus in my classes. In fact, my friends use to give me a time limit with playing guitar because once I start playing I can't stop. It's addicting.
I was able to visit my sister in Camarillo on Friday. My mom and I took the train there, it was our first time. It was such a soothing ride and the scenery was unbelievable (Picture on the left). We are all seriously blessed to live in such a beautiful coast. I was doing some of my American Literature homework and then an hour later we were there. My sister picked us up and we spent all day in Camarillo shopping for my dad's birthday presents.
It was a nice little day trip, but its making me crave a big adventure for winter break; Maybe, up north to San Francisco or Berkeley, to visit some friends.
This weekend in Santa Barbara was the Harbor and Seafood Festival! It was literally across the street from school. This event is where the whole community gathers to enjoy delicious sea food and embrace our Santa Barbara culture. Apparently, my first time going to this festival was when I was five years old, but I honestly don't have a slight memory of it. (My sister, my dog, and I on the left) Fortunately, I went this year with my family and we walked around looking at the different booths. Many were selling clothing, there was face painting for the children, booths informing us of keeping our environment clean, and most of them were food booths.
I saw two familiar ones though, one happened to be the SBCC Culinary Arts program(http://www.sbcc.edu/careercenter/cte_pages/culinary_hotel_cte.php) and the other was the SBCC Marine Diving Technologies Program (http://www.sbcc.edu/marinediving/) . I actually went up to the diving program and asked them personally for a picture of their table, as seen on the left. So if any you are interested in diving or cooking I recommend you to join these programs.
While I was at the festival I saw Wayne Scoles, one of the candidates for major of Santa Barbara. I had just received my ballot earlier this week, so my sister and I approached him and asked him several questions about what he would improve about our city. It was great talking to him in person rather than reading the Voter Information Pamphlet. This goes for everyone election day is next month, so I encourage you to be informed with what's going on in your local city council. I still have a long way to go to make set decisions on who and what I'd be voting for this year.
Midterms are coming up... enough said. I hope everyone has a fabulous week! If your just tuning in to my blog, you have made the best mistake of your life! :)
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KIKI REYES
P.S Over the weekend someone asked me what my major was and I said it was English and they told me "That's boring." I laughed and thought little do they know how exciting the world of literature is.
Don't you just love that moment when you can finally feel things falling into their rightful place? Despite that I've lost some sleep over the weekend, because my friends and I enriched our souls with an all night movie night, everything is running smoothly. Time management is the key to success, but I have also learned that a little procrastination sparks inspiration . So its okay to be a little disorganized at times if it gets your creative juices flowing.
My sister just brought us tickets to see our favorite reggae band, Iration... Rebelution is a plus too. The great part about going to this concert is that not only do we get to hear one of our favorite bands, we also get to help fund for the Rockshop Academy. It's music academy for kids interested in starting rock bands and such. I think tickets are still available, so get them before they sell out! (on the right Iration and Rebelution poster, on the left my friend Syd and I, I'm wearing my Iration hat!)
I remember the last time they were in town, they had a concert at the Velvet Jones over the summer. I was unable to go because I had a job interview that day at LUSH Cosmetics. My friends went without me and a week later I received a phone call that I didn't get the job. I was disappointed, but I realize it was for the best because:
1. It was a group interview and I always seem to mess those up.
2. I came off as awkward and shy, during my interview, which is kind of the opposite of who I actually am. I mean I can't force being outgoing it just happens around people I'm comfortable with and clearly my fellow interviewees were pretty intimidating.
3. I wasn't really feeling it, just wasn't where I saw myself working. There was this girl in my group interview who was very peppy and confident. I hope she got the job, she seemed more suitable for it than I did.
So now I work at a driving school, and I don't have a license. It doesn't make sense, that's why I like it! Accept for the fact that I have make DMV appointments for people younger than me. I mean I do have my permit so at least I'm not starting from the bottom. Sitting in that desk awaiting our clients calls is where I do most of my thinking, but sometimes I loose my train of thought because the phone rings.
I had a brief break while I was at work and I remembered that the Cal State applications were open on October 1st. So I went on CSU Mentor and started my applications and I submitted them this weekend. I applied to the following Cal States:
San Francisco State (kinda my first choice)
Cal Poly Pomona
Cal State Channel Islands
Cal State Northridge
Somona State
I hope to transfer Fall 2014! Pray for me to get accepted to any of these!
(Me on my visit to San Francisco earlier this year on the right)
If you see me around school don't be afraid to approach me and say hi :)
-KIKI REYES
When I was six years old I started dancing for my elementary school dance team; I did that until I was eleven. Within those years I was able to meet one of my favorite dance teachers who unfortunately, due to school budgets, only taught my team for a year. I ran into her a couple years later. I was about 13 when started taking ballet with her dance company (Fusion Dance Company) while taking guitar lessons. And like that Katy Perry song, "I chose guitar over ballet." My sister now dances for Fusion Dance Company with our dance teacher. I'm so proud of her she is such a talented dancer. I myself have considered on and off again to become a dancer again. I even sometimes take classes at her studio just for a nice work out, but I'm thinking right now isn't the time.
My sister had a dance performance this weekend for a showcase entitled, BASSH (poster on the left). I unfortunately wasn't able to go attend the show because it sold out so quickly. What I did attend was the cast party, which was different than your typical party. So basically everyone there was a dancer skilled in different types of dance (Jazz, Contemporary, Swing, Salsa). I literally walked in and everyone was swing dancing, it was like walking into a 1920s club. I really enjoyed it because the meaning of real dancing has been fading away this generation. Next thing you know the music and the mood changes and my dance teacher invites me to salsa on the dance floor. What an experience it was! I'm considering taking some salsa lessons now, well I did meet a salsa instructor.
I also went for a run with my friend on West beach, by school. It seem like the temperature was heating up on that run and we didn't drink enough water before; so lesson learned. Always drink two bottles of water before running! Fortunately, we stopped under a shady palm tree to stretch and relax. It turned out I am still quite flexible from my dancing days (To the right my handstand on a palm tree, excuse my sickle feet).
Again, I was able to run at my old jr. high to walk my dog and I ran into our graphic designer from our blogging site; She was walking her dog as well. Since my sister was here my family and I went hiking. We up tunnel trail to Inspiration Point (On the left: my older sister, Jasmine and I)This probably the hundredth time we've done this, okay I'm over exaggerating haha. We do hike a lot. A few summers ago I used to hike four times a week and run during the days I didn't hike. It was intense. Anyways, my family and I really love hiking because it all about becoming aware of your natural surroundings and keeping your mind off things. Since, I've been working out lately it wasn't challenging at all.
Hopefully I'm not to sore tomorrow from all the exercise I've done. Its a great lifestyle you know? (on the right: That's where SBCC should be by the tiny cruise ship)
I hope you guys had a fabulous weekend, time to get back into focus. Let's make Monday a great day! That was meant to be enthusiastic :)
- KIKI REYES
PS. Random fact today 4 years ago Paramore released their Brand New Eyes Album...
