Rompers

I don't care what anyone says. This summer's must have item is a ROMPER. I was a bit iffy on them last summer, but I officially decided at the beginning of the spring shopping season that I needed one. Unfortunately, after many unsuccessful trips to the fitting room and sad stares at my skinny little wallet, I have not managed to get one into my closet. I hope to find one soon so I can show everybody at school that it does look good. It's like a tomboy's dress...though I'm definitely not a tomboy I would look good with anything! Sandals, flip flops, sneakers, with a bikini, with a cardigan of tee...gahhhh just thinking about it makes me want to go get one RIGHT NOW. But first I need to earn some more money.

Liberty of London for Target-$17.99

I actually really like this though it looks really see-through. I like the print but the top is a bit weird; might make some people look fat. I really like this line for Target but I haven't found anything that fits me right yet.

Mossimo for Target- $19.99

I can't do strapless but this would look really good on some people. The cut makes your waist look smaller and you legs longer. There are some other pretty cute ones on the site...I really should go to Target and see if any of them fit me! 

abercrombie-$24.99

I tried this on in grey and I really really really wanted it but at the time it was too expensive (around $40). I like abercrombie because the kids stuff fits me much better. A lot of rompers made for juniors or women have the shorts part too long or too big so it makes me look shorter.

abercrombie- $24.89

I LOVE STRIPES <3 It's so hard to find good stripes though but this is really cute. Dammit I wish I had money.

abercrombie-$19.90

I like this one because it isn't strapless for once. Plus the beads on the neckline are very cute. 

BDG for Urban Outfitters- $48.00

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG I NEED THIS. It's freaking gorgeous omgomgomgomgomgogmomg

Pins and Needles for Urban Outfitters- $38.00

Awww this is so cute too! How a love Urban Outfitters...

Thistle Pearl Rainbow Romper for Urban Outfitters- $68.00

I love this print and it goes along with the huge nude this spring. But look at that price...ridiculous.

Hawks by Geren Ford for Urban Outfitters- $78.00
You can't really see the print in this photo but you can once you zoom in on it on the site. I like it but not enough to pay so much for it! Geez Urban Outfitters is so stupid sometimes.

Silence and Noise for Urban Outfitters- $19.99
The cheapest romper I could find on Urban Outfitters and it's pretty cute :)

You might have noticed I mostly have solid colored rompers in blue and grey. There are tons out there in floral prints and bright colors, which isn't really my taste. However, plenty of people would probably love them, so keep you eye out!

Artist Statement

So sorry I haven't posted anything in almost a week, just because I have other things to do, namely, studying. Such a stressful time of year ahhhh!!! Anyways, I just wanted to share my artist statement I wrote for a school assignment and let's see if you all agree on my definition of art.

Ugly

There is no need to glorify art. Art is not depicting the world in a unique perspective or finding something special in ordinary things. Art is ugly.

As human beings, we have such spastic emotions so we are subjected to so many terrible things, often out of our own doing. It is so hard to let out that twisted ball of rage or desperation, so it is up to the world’s most emotional people, artists, resort to canvas or stone to unleash the ugly things balled up inside. As that little ball unravels, it dances across surfaces, or shoots out of the artist’s fingertips as little bolts of genius, to make something so ugly, that we see it as beautiful. The most inspiring masterpieces evoke fascination because we are not quite sure how an emotion so hideous could be made to look so beautiful.

As an artist, I used to think art was about communicating a message or proving a point, but I realized that it doesn’t have to be that complicated. I realized that works of art are just solid embodiments of uncontrolled emotion, and I have been grateful for some emotional experiences that have helped me grow as an artist. The night after I made a speech at my uncle’s funeral, I stayed up all night drawing. I had this numb pain inside of me that I had been unable to translate into tears at the funeral, but somehow it kept on eating away at my insides. I could feel it threatening to tear itself out of me by force, but with a pencil in my hand, I unwound the pain slowly, translating it into a language I knew well onto the page. I wasn’t quite aware of what I was drawing, but I remember seeing something ugly on the page. I spend lots of nights like that, with music playing and the house creaking as I draw and paint late into the night. When I feel angry, I use pencil because it’s something I can control and I have power over the ugly thing. When I am sad, I like to use ink or watercolors because of how meticulous and permanent they are, so I have to trust myself to manipulate them.

There have been times in my life when I feel as though everything is ugly. Sometimes I hear about people killing each other for no reason other than the satisfaction of killing someone different. Sometimes I do things that I am later disgusted by, and I don’t want to believe that I have become so ugly. Sometimes I have the courage to grasp that ugliness and wrestle it until it ceases to roar. I wrestle with a paintbrush, magazine scraps, glue, ink, and pastel, anything that will satiate the ugliness’s hunger. As I developed as an artist, I learned that what ugliness most hungers for is beauty.

I never realized that ugliness and beauty are separated by a very thin line, and the artists I most admire are those who prance along that line with a paintbrush in hand. When I first saw The Virgin by Gustav Klimt, my first impression was the breathtaking use of color and intricate swirls. I thought it to be a very complicated image until I realized that the sleeping women in the painting were depicted as ugly. Their sprawling and tangled limbs indicated erotic positions often found in many works by Klimt, sparking controversy among many people. However ugly they seemed to society, the atmosphere that surrounded them was not sensual to me, but powerful in a beautiful way. I love many of his other works including The Kiss and Adele Bloch-Bauer I, and he is a major source of inspiration for much of my artwork. I also love Georgia O’ Keefe’s unconventional way of portraying flowers and skulls, and I especially enjoyed her modernist exhibit at the Phillips Gallery. I always appreciate artists that are fearless enough to be raw in their emotions, and put something alive on a canvas. I think art can be living and breathing. It is up to the artist to make that happen.

As an artist, I want to redefine ugliness and beauty. I want to find the beauty in something ugly, or the ugliness in something beautiful. I am inspired by ballet dancers because they are breathtaking until they take off their toe shoes, and you see calluses and bloody nails. I am inspired by thunderstorms because when lightning lights up the sky for that split second, you get to see the world again, even when it should be hiding in the dark. I am inspired by childbirth, because the image and emotions surrounding the pain is exhilarating.  

I am inspired by life, because life is beautiful.

Pet Peeve 3-Conversational Retards

I have a very low tolerance for annoying people, especially those who have no real purpose in the conversation they wish to hold with you. My NT and I were discussing the incredible annoyance of asinine questions that have absolutely no relevance and contribute nothing to the conversation. I also hate people who can't say anything intersting to save their life.

How was your weekend?
How long did that last?
How much did it cost?
Wasn't it far?
What did you bring?
What did you wear?
Did you wear socks?
Where do you buy your socks?
Were they expensive?
What type of detergent do you use to wash your socks?
What scent is the detergent?

DO YOU SEE HOW ANNOYING THAT IS????

As for the conversational retards aspect, if you don't have an interesting response, don't bother saying anything.

Me: How was your weekend?
Person X: You know that tree in my yard? No. I don't know that tree in your yard. They cut it down! It's so sad! So what you're telling me is that you did absolutely nothing this weekend. You think the fact that some guys who came and chopped down a tree constitutes an intersting aspect of your weekend that will somehow lead to a conversation with me. 
Me: Oh. What else am I supposed to say?

I also hate stupid observations that are totally obvious. Things such as describing the surrounding area or the weather count as stupid observations because I could have come up with that on my own. Hello, I have eyes.

Look, the soccer team is running.
Oh no, it's raining.
It's windy.
That guy has a blue shirt on.
My toes are green.
They are cutting down my tree.

harry potter EPIPHANY

So remember how everyone was making a huge deal out of Twilight and how it was compared to Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden blah blah blah? Well I just realized a connection to the Bible in Harry Potter. Nope, it's not about good versus evil or anything. My Harry Potter epiphany is:

THE TRINITY=HORCRUX

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Get it?
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So I guess if you're still reading that means you haven't figured it out yet. But a certain somebody with the initials SE told me all about Jesus and God and the Holy Spirit and how they were all part of the Holy Trinity. As soon as I heard that, I was like OMFG because it reminded me of how Voldemort divided himself into seven Horcruxes so he could be virtually indestructible. Tom Riddle's diary, the Hufflepuff cup, etc. were all part of Voldemort just like the Trinity consists of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

In conclusion, JK Rowling beats Stephanie Meyer. Everybody writes about the Garden of Eden so it gets a little boring. But Miss Genius JK thought of a less obvious connection that is much stronger and therefore rocks my world. This epiphany is further proof that Harry Potter is the best thing ever and his Creator is a genius. Anyone who comments on this saying that Twilight is better will be subjugated to SECTUMSEMPRA.

Iron Man 2: Review

Everybody knows that I think Robert Downey Jr. is pretty much the coolest movie star in the entire world (Simon Baker is my favorite TV actor and also my celebrity dad), and so seeing Iron Man 2 was at the top of my priority list. Everybody should go see it, not because it's the best movie ever, but because RDJ is awesome. Anyways, review time!

Pros: More action and fight scenes this time and there were more characters involved the entire story line, unlike the first movie. I really liked that they didn't reform Tony Stark completely but actually made him more egotistic, proving that this genius wasn't perfect. Mr. Hammer, Stark's rival, was so annoying in the part. Justin Rockwell did a great job of playing the part, because he succeeded in making the audience want to punch him in the face for being so patronizing. I loved that he treated Mickey Rourke like a 5-year-old kid. Also, Tony Stark wore this totally awesome robe in one scene and I really really want it. Unfortunately, I can't find a picture online so you will just have to watch the movie yourselves.

Cons: The story line definitely wasn't as defined as the last movie and deviated a little bit. And the actor replacement for Tony Stark's BFF was really weird because the first James Rhodes was really funny in the role but the second actor was downright stoic. And at the end, Tony and Pepper kiss. I could've sworn that at the end of the last movie, they were already together and for some reason this kiss was portrayed as a very big deal. I never really liked Pepper anyways. Another thing: Samuel L. Jackson in a weird leather jacket and an eyepatch? Totally unnecessary. Scarlett Johanssen was eh. I liked the stuff she wore to the office though. Overall, the movie was a bit too cheesy and clumsy, but what superhero movie isn't?

Rating: 7/10

More Harry Potter Omegle FUN? I think yes :)

Apparently you guys really like it when I go on Omegle and express my love for Harry Potter to other people. I'm happy to entertain :) But seriously, go study for AP World History.

You're now chatting with a random stranger. Say hi!

You: I GOT MY LETTER FROM HOGWARTS

Stranger: !!!!

Stranger: Mine hasn't come in yet D:

You: noooo

You: i wish we were going together

Stranger: Me as well ! Well maybe mine will still come . >.<

Stranger: What house do YOU wanna get into ?

You: look out the window! i see an owl

You: GRYFFINDOR BETCH

Stranger: :O :O

Stranger: I got it !!

You: NO WAY

Stranger: Hurray ! :D

Stranger: I am in !

You: ahhhh

Stranger: Wait what ??

Stranger: Nooo.

Stranger: We can't be friends .

You: how come??

Stranger: I am going to be put in slytherin.

You: sick bastard

You: AVADA KEDAVRA

Stranger: bitch . it bounced off of me and i got a scar .

Stranger: But I AM NOT DEAD :D

You: harry potter 2??

Stranger: Yessirry :D

You: i dont think so

Stranger: I am invincible .

You: its bc ur so FAT

You: HAHAHAHAHA PWNEDDD

Stranger: And I am hotter then any Harry Potter out there !

Stranger: Sectusempra !!! muahahha

You: im oozing kool aid

You: fail

Stranger: >.>

Stranger: Anyway, I must head out to diagon alley to purchase my school books . See you at Hogwarts . !

You: or at the train station!

You: platform 9.75

Stranger: Dont hit the wall!

You: thanks for being a fellow harry potter freak

Stranger: HEY ! We are not freaks . We are just really excited to learn magic :D

You: yes

You: i like the way you think

Stranger: Thank you ! Anyway , see you ! !!!

Your conversational partner has disconnected.

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You: luna lovegood here

Stranger: hell no

Stranger: i am not harry potter

Stranger: what a coincidence

You: i was looking for ron actually

Stranger: hes into milfs

You: pardon?

Stranger: sorry to break it to you

You: im afraid i cant quite grasp your meaning

Stranger: me neither really

Stranger: can i ask you something

Stranger: ?

Stranger: where is the universe?

You: in my head

**********

Stranger: hey

You: i caught the snitch!

Stranger: i caught ur mom in bed.....with me

**********

Stranger: hi

You: i play quidditch yo

Stranger: shit is dis ron?

You: nope its cho from ravenclaw

Stranger: shit man cho

Stranger: hows you doing biatch?

You: I CAUGHT THE SNITCH

You: and i ditched harry

Stranger: good stuff maaan

Stranger: so which fella you knobbing these days?

You: cedric diggory duhh

Stranger: but that brother is dead liek

You: HE IS???

Stranger: voldemort zapped that nigga

Stranger: yuh

Stranger: yous been knobbing a dead bloke liek

You: OH NO

You: is harry still alive?

Stranger: yea but he's shagging ginny

You: darn

You: so who can i date now?

Stranger: hermoine

Stranger: herione

Stranger: hermione

Stranger: her

You: im a girl

Stranger: interracial lesbian

You: sorry no

Stranger: =[

Stranger: i wants lesbians!

You: hmm the only gay person in hogwarts is dumbledore

Stranger: i wonder if he's bummed snape

Stranger: or threatened to do so

You: but ur snape

Stranger: oh shi-

Stranger: D:

Stranger: gtg

Stranger: dumbledore

Your conversational partner has disconnected.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA

LOOK GUYS! ITS JUSTIN BIEBER SHIRTLESS!!!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Justin-Bieber-Shirtless/195086609472#!/photo.php?pid=5059093&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=195086609472&id=678023254&fbid=408258498254

Wow. He's built like a seven year old.

4.30.1975

Two days ago marked the 35th anniversary since the fall of Saigon. As a first generation Vietnamese-American, this day holds a special place in my heart, and if not for it, I would never have lived my life in the US. Vietnam today is not a huge part of history in the eyes of American educators, but the Vietnam War and its aftermath is a huge part of my cultural identity, and it should be for all Vietnamese-American teenagers. I know this blog is usually funny and random, but I really want to share the history of 4.30.1975 because it's extremely important. Going to an American school, we often hear the winner's side of the story, and I am here to offer a second account of the events that occurred.

In 1945, Vietnam was considered part of France, and after some confusion after WWII, it ended up remaining that way. In 1954, the Communists of Vietnam was just one of the many groups chafing under French rule, wanting to overthrow them. In a battle called Cuoc Chien Dien Bien Phu, the Viet Minh (what the Communists used to be called) defeated the French and signed an agreement stating the Vietnam would be divided at the 17th degree parallel.

Ngo Dinh Diem was appointed the first president of the Republic of Vietnam. Under his leadership, the southern part of divided Vietnam prospered. At this time, Saigon was at the top of Southeast Asia. It was even considered one of the "5 Dragons" of this time. Southern Vietnam was producing enough rice to feed 3 countries, and was the first to use nuclear energy.

On the other hand, northern Vietnam wasn't doing as well and decided not to honor the agreement tey signed.  After 1954, they started penetrating into southern Vietnam, and after 1960, the civil war started. The US started helping out southern Vietnam. Well, we could all think that they did this out of the kindness of their hearts, but that isn't true. The Cold War made the US and the Soviet Union enemies, and since the SU was helping out northern Vietnam (Communist), then the US took revenge by representing capitalism in southern Vietnam.

Vietnam was glad for US aid, but only wanted money and weapons. Ngo Dinh Diem didn't want any soldiers, but the US provided those anyways because the Great Depression had left many Americans unemployed and economically weak. Since Ngo Dinh Diem continued to oppose, the US killed him. President Kennedy had nothing to do with it, and didn't find out until after the act happened. Those who killed the president of Vietnam later killed Kennedy as well.

Nguyen Van Thieu was later named president, and was forced by President Nixon to sign an agreement stating that the US would pull out of Vietnam. However, the north was still getting tons of help from communist China and the Soviet Union, so they became stronger against the south.

By March 1975, the south was screwed. And by April, we were officially screwed. After 4.30.1975, the fall of Saigon, many Vietnamese fled the country to escape the Communist Party.