my year: 2009 in pictures.

my UCI circle k family 09. service, leadership and fellowship. who knew how much i would learn from every single one of these wonderful, intelligent hardworking students.

part of the circle k board 08-09. everything that is new or uncommon raises a pleasure in the imagination because it fills the soul with an agreeable surprise, gratifies its curiosity, and gives it an idea of which it was not before possessed. 

magic kingdom represent.

learning to adjust to changes. my beautiful summer roomies who have an unusual liking for stardust, captain crunch and other various things.

midnight birthday surprises is what i live for and caking the birthday girl.

cherishing good times that don't come around everyday. the element of joy from the surprises of life, which unexpectedly brighten our days and fill our eyes with light. :)

the loves of my life forever. my naples family. they understand me when my family doesn't.

relationships and breakups. learning from everything. no good things come easy.

growing as a leader, mentor and student.

harvest crusade, with relient k and some lovely people. the one man in my life is up there :)

celebrating good times. herumi's 21st birthday :) girls picture. walk without fear, full of hope and courage and strength.

the friends who have seen me at my best, my worst and certainly all the in the betweens in life.

this bright new day complete with twenty four hours of opportunities, choices and attitudes comes with a perfectly matched set of 1,440 minutes. this unique gift, this one day, cannot be exchanged, replaced or refunded. handle with care. make the most of it.

hello 2010. i'm ready for you.

have a little faith.

One word frees us of all the pain and weight of life:
That word is Love.

You'll come across so many people in your life. Ones you who you think will stay in your life, stay with you forever. You come across people you love, very much. Sometimes love isn't enough to tackle all the obstacles in life and you will have to deal with the heartbreak of knowing that that person you love is gone. 

And you're left to try your hardest to fall out of love. To do something you never though you'd have to do.

Just keep your head held high and don't fall apart. Clear your heart and let it go. And when it comes around again, let love in. Because you never know, it's all about having faith.

Only You Can Satisfy

I'm currently listening to this Rock Harbor Church mix CD that my roommate made for me. When I listen to music, it's so therapeutic. It's like having a little conversation with that person even if they aren't there physically.

The new year always makes me anxious about the events that are to follow.

I'd like to be less selfish.

I will make that happen.

The one person I miss so entirely much is in a better place.

There's a little piece of my world.

-jaime

Here (in your arms)

If you only you knew...

This Saturday one year ago is when my grandmother passed away.

This Christmas one year ago is when angels guided her to watch over us in the heavens.

One year ago I was a different person.

Apparently asking to spend time with you one day is too much to ask,

I'll grow up, but I can't wait forever for you.

Merry Christmas.

let it snow baby, let it reindeer!

hola!

The weekend after finals is always rewarding. After a quarter of studying hard and interning it was well spent with Antonio...enjoying his company, accompanied with crepes @ la creperie, movies (pixar shorts, stardust, finding nemo!), disneyland, american apparel outlet and of course delicious food.

Today was a nice day of lazying around; by that I looked around for a couple more internship opportunities. Two came up that I am interested in and would want to devote my time to. I realized after talking to Crystal that they are utilizing your time and effort, so I've really narrowed my choices down to companies that I think I would truly enjoy working for.

1. Children's Hospital of OC for the primary care and patient care department. WOOOT.

2. Drake's Institute of Behavioral Medicine

The marketing coordinator at Dynamic Healthcare Systems emailed me back and let me know that they were conducting interviews while I will be driving back from AZ. This is a bummer, but I emailed them seeing if I could reschedule interviews.

*downtown scottsdale, arizona last december. isn't it beautiful?

Extremely excited for:

-We the Kings and A Rocket to the Moon @ HoB Anaheim with my roomie 2/20/10 :)

-SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA to spend time with Patrick!

-Balboa Park photoshoot with Naples

that's all. time to watch stardust again. haha

ciao, jaime!

could've been lovers <3

"how the stars seemed to shimmer"

priceless: the moments that take your breath away :)

uncertainty and opportunities.

This Thanksgiving break was a nice break from school. It also gave me some time to think about what I want to do after I graduate. Especially when all my aunts and uncles are grillin' me about grad school. SDSU has a Master's in Public Health Program that I'm looking into. 

I plan on applying to 2 different companies for an internship during winter and spring quarter. One is a treatment center for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The other is a pharmaceutical company, but specifically their Environmental Health and Safety Office. It's exciting to know that the scope of health ranges through so many possibilities where everyone can find a job that truly fuels their ambitions. It would be such an amazing opportunity to intern for either of the two companies. 

*a couple of years back from when we visited my cousin Mike in SF.

On another note, a couple of highlights that I truly cherished this break:

-TWO thanksgiving dinners. My mom's side of the family and my father's side.

-Carlsbad Outlet Black Friday Shopping with my cousins and felice

-Watched Fantastic Mr. Fox with my cousins, nepo, willett, and ruby.

-Dinner with my entire family, which is now a rarity when everyone is in a different city. I miss my brother everyday, which if you asked me when I was in high-school I would have said you were crazy. I really enjoyed that and some home cooked food :)

-December 17-21, I am going to visit my little brother in Arizona for his grand opening party of Bronze Boutique!!!!!! I'm so proud of him. 

ciao miei amici,

jaime