Trivial PursuitsBecause the little things in life are the most interesting

There’s always reflections to be had when a break ends and academic life resumes. This Spring Break I got my teeth cleaned, got through two doctor appointments, took my first trip to Berkeley for a good friend’s birthday party, reveled in the chance to consume decent food and finally threaded my mother’s new Singer.

I also got peed on by my own dog, rejected by my eyebrow ring, was on self-imposed house arrest, burned my forearm with an iron (who irons anymore) and didn’t get to stop by Falafel Drive-In or go to the city to watch Tokyo Sonata, try macarons and grab Belgian fries. While I was doing the dishes, my mother discovered my nape piercing - see, flat hair is never good for anything!

I went to Kaiser twice in three days and the pharmacist even recognized me! I was embarrassed, but glad that I am not having allergic reactions to the Bactrim. It is much easier to take than the doxycyline; I can eat whatever I want with it and it’s less harsh on the stomach. The receptionist at the derm also noticed that I hadn’t been in for a while too. This time, I told Dr. L that I wanted to up my Retin-A and now my face is so dry and flaky. What a blessing it is to those who are born beautiful.

Berkeley was the strangest experience for me. The electricity went out right as C and I were talking out on the balcony and then T’s party was busted by a petty cop right when it just started getting going. Met cool new people and saw ones from long ago. I don’t really hang with this crowd so it was different to be in this atmosphere with all of them - different, but refreshing. Love the hilarious moments of self-realization and epiphany you get the day after. I didn’t get home until six in the morning! So there was definitely a lot of laughing for me.

Now that I’m back at school and finished my first day of spring classes, I’m sinking back into withdrawal. It seemed to have come so late, I don’t want to sleep in my La Jolla bed tonight. I’m dreading going to sleep and waking up in it. Well, I’m definitely swearing to at least go to all my classes. I have made my schedule aware to my friends as part of my reform plan. I’m trying to eat less and drink more liquids. To go to bed earlier and etc. Same old, same old. But knock on wood of course - not the same old results!

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Also, I just realized this burn mark kinda makes me look like a cutter. Maybe I’ll take Demi’s lead and cover it up with some bracelets.