Hiya everyone,

The end of January is coming soon. I have a lot of readings to do for my classes. Taking four classes is such a difference compared to only taking three. But, then again, it may because of the subjects of the classes. It’s been raining these past few days. So, it’s very cold! I am not used to this kind of weather.

Although I am busy with school, I do find time to watch Japanese dramas. Liar Game 2 came out recently. I love Matsuda Shota so I have to watch it. It has many similarities to Liar Game 1, but I am glad Nao (played by Toda Erika) has grown. I have also kept up with: How I Met Your Mother, The Big Bang Theory, Better Off Ted (this show I recently fell in love with — unfortunately, I heard it was getting canceled), Modern Family, the Middle, and the Office. I also saw CW’s Life Unexpected, I thought it was cute. (Yes, I might watch too much TV…)

Anyway, on January 14th, I went out with some coworkers (who actually live near my apartment) to Downtown to go to an Art Walk. It was very interesting. It was mostly contemporary art. Although half the time, we were just waiting for food from this food truck called, Komodo.

Then, yesterday (January 21st), the power went out at my apartment possibly because of the rain and wind. And, the power also went out at my coworkers’ apartment. So, we went out to get some ramen, but the restaurant was closed. So, we got curry from Curry House. I love their curry with the chicken katsu! Then, we went to go Max Karaoke. I never went to a karaoke place before. Heck, I never even sung in front of my friends. But, it was really fun. We tried to sing some Japanese songs, but utterly failed. I forgot all my Japanese characters. Afterwards, we went to Yogurtland (which was crazy because it was so cold and yet we wanted some frozen yogurt)! And, finally, the power came back on in our apartments. Yay!

Well, that’s it for now. I am so tired and cold. I need to finish up my readings and start a paper very soon!

It is finally winter break! I can relax for about three weeks. Finals are over. I had one final (take-home) paper and two in-class finals. Then, I spent the end of the week with my awesome boyfriend, who I got a present for from ThinkGeek.com. It came in a huge box. After I checked the items, I put it back in the box and drew a Pikachu, which is his favorite Pokemon. I pasted it on top of the box. Take a look:

I got him a Megaminx Duodecahedron Puzzle and Japanese Lucky Golden Poo – Poo 2-Pack. He gave me one of the Japanese Lucky Golden Poo-Poo. XD I have it attached on my cellphone.

Anyway, I wanted to update from my birthday. I went out with friends. We ate a place called Islands. My friends ordered me a drink. I only wanted a fruity drink. So, I got something with strawberry and rum. It tasted bitter. Afterwards, the waiter gave me a cake! It was so yummy.

Then, we went back to our house and played Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. I became addicted to that game, as well as Halo. I only play the multiplayer though. I am very bad compared to my sisters and cousins.

Then, on December 3rd, my bosses and co-worker took me out for lunch. We went to Carl’s Jr.

On December 8th, my workplace was hosting a faculty dinner to appreciate the workstudy students. We went to a fancy place on campus. There was a buffet of salads, soup, and dessert. It was so good. Unfortunately,  I only took a picture of the main course that I got. It was very delicious!

And, finally, today my family put up the Christmas Tree! Yesterday, my mom asked my dad when he was going to put up the Christmas tree, and he answered, “Christmas Eve”. She was surprise that we did it today.

That’s it for now. =) Thanks for the birthday wishes!