I am not scared of lions, tigers, and bears...

but I am scared of the unknown, change, getting my heart broken, failing, and losing people I love. Still, change is good for me, it is good for everyone.  Looking back at 2010, it was full of positive change, meeting new people, failing and then picking myself up again and challenging myself with every step. 

I got my heart broken, found something I believed in, lost it, and started over.  It was painful.  I let my guard down for nothing.  I had help of many friends who know what I went through.  He has no idea what he lost.  He wasn't the only one this year either, but it is hard letting myself trust people again even though months have passed.  I tried, but like always I sabotage myself so people won't get close.  I'll get back out there, when the time is right.

This year I also got back in touch with my older brother and sister which for me was, the best part of 2010, and although I am still trying to catch up on all the years lost it is never too late to get close.  I believe that.  One of my favorite days this year was the time my brother came to visit me in Davis after years of not talking.  We went to a few bars and just caught up the whole night.  He was afraid that after spending so many years away that I was going to hold some sort of resentment.  And although years before I was angry at him for never coming around, this year I was at a point where none of that mattered.  I was just happy to have my brother back.

My younger brother graduated high school, moved out and is now pursuing his passion at UTI in Sacramento.  He has also grown so much this year and I am loving the person he is becoming. 

In 2010 I failed my first class.  It was a hard blow to take especially since it was an English class which is my major.  I am not going to lie, I was irresponsible, missed my 8am discussion times, and did not read every single assignment.  Luckily I took the class pass/no pass if not it would have brought down my GPA tremendously.  Failing does not fly with me so I've been doing everything to do better in my classes while still maintaining a social life.    

I became close to Tiffany Lu & Krista Marcellino who will always have a special place in my heart.  Then I lost them when they graduated in June.  Let me just say that although I only had one year with these girls they will be my friends always because they are true, open, and accepting.  We went through so much that I will always have their back.  The rest of 2010 has not been the same since they have been gone. :/ Still, I am filled with much joy when I hear of the wonderful jobs they have gotten and how they are pursuing a better life for themselves.

My interest group is still going strong.  Cannot and will not give up on that dream.  The girls who are a part of the group are like family to me and there is no way in hell I would survive Davis without them. LOVE YOU BEEZIES!!

AMF was definitely my drink for 2010.  I drank it at every damn event I went to.  Even if I have toned down all the drinking I did before i still have one every now and then. NO WAY i will think of any other drink for 2010 than an AMF. That together with the song SHOTS!!!

In 2010 I turned 22, started getting a bit more focused on my future, and  finally decided that it isn't silly to pursue a career as an Italian teacher and I am going for it.  I know it is what I want to do so there is no stopping this girl. 

Finally, I had so many firsts this year that I simply cannot name them all.   

MAC Makeup

This is a silly post but I am not sure if you remember that since I started buying my own makeup I have been stictly a Sephora girl. Anyway, for Christmas my bro gave me a Macy's gift card because he heard I liked MAC Makeup. Truth is, I have not tried it ever even though I have wanted to try it for awhile now. So i figured, why not buy some now knowing that that was my brother's intention in the first place?

So I went to Macy's, waited for service -cuz you know they are always busy- and when the lady, Gina, finally came to help me she showed me a nice nude-shimmery lipstick just like I asked. She then proceeded to show me how to put it on as well as how to make my eyes look bigger, cuz y'all know I have some small eyes. Anyway, lets just say that I will definitely be going back. LOVE IT. Def my new fav. Sorry Sephora! Plus, they have lower prices! Who doesn't love that?

Buon Natale

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas filled with much joy, family, and friends. I hope everyone got what they asked for. I didn't care too much about receiving this year, although, my mother did buy me a camera and my older bro gave me a $50.00 gift card that i used to buy this . :)
Instead I took much joy in watching my family open their gifts. I put a lot of thought and effort this year in what I bought my family for Christmas. It felt good watching them open their gifts knowing I spent my hard earned cash on them to make them happy. Hope they know how much they mean to me and how much I truly love them.Here are a few pics of my Christmas. I was trying out the new camera but didn't take as many pictures as I would have liked. Oh well there is always next year. Merry Christmas. Thanks for your support always.

Mia♥



My cousins singing for us.



My parents with my sister and my two beautiful nieces



My mom and I

My Tia Julisa and my cousin Daniel

Maria Elena

Today has been a shitty day. I went the whole day not thinking things through. My mind is in a whole different place. Plus, I am sick. I wish I could take some things back. But I cant. I guess no point in feeling shitty over things I cant change right? Silly girl.

Flaws, we all have them.

I miss my family. I miss my roommates. I miss my friends. Davis is so lonely. I am glad my time here is almost over...but I will miss work so much. I'm afraid for what's to come.

Now that I brought that up...JESUS WHERE ARE YOU?? For some reason you are the only one that makes me believe in myself. My deepest fear is that I will disappoint the kids. I am going to be compared to Vito who is only like the best Italian teacher EVER!

Silly insecurities I wish I didn't have. I miss home.

The Little Things That Make Me Smile

Adrian Osnaya you are one of my besties because....SO MANY REASONS RIGHT? Lol

But just wanted to let you know that you calling me while DRAKE was performing “Oh you fancy huh? You fancy huh?” made me feel so special. :) While two best friends were in San Jose @ Wild Jam I was stuck at work/ in Davis but you made me feel like I was right there too. :) Thank you and I love you.

Just Wanted To Share.

I've been all smiles lately. :)

Mia Winehouse

Too much free time makes me think about how much I miss performing. :(

DAVIS Fall Quarter.

Now that I am practically on Winter Break I'll catch you up on my Fall Quarter at UCD.
(I dont remember in what order this all happened so um yeah.)

1. Cal v. Davis Tailgate in Berkeley. Yeah Cal won by HELLA. :(2. I went to the DC for my first time. Thank you Freshmen takes me. :)

3. Visited my people at Berkeley. Adrian, Edgar and Jesus were there too but these are my girls. :)

4. The Interested Ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority at UC Davis had a few events.

5. Buddy #3 turned 22 on the 22nd :6. Had a Roomie Reunion with Tiff in SF. Krista was supposed to be there too pero... :/
7. I walked in the Sac Breast Cancer Walk. It felt rude to just walk around with a shirt that said I liked my boobies lol. So I like yours too ;)

8. Mujeres Ayudando La Raza retreat :) First time in Lake Tahoe!

Lots of other stuff happened too but I don't have a camera so most of these pics I got from other people. lol. I already showed you what my Halloween was like. :) Can't wait till Winter Quarter!!

♥Mia

You Know Why.

Heart C&B.

Nikki Giovanni- "Ego Tripping"

Ego Tripping (there may be a reason why)
I was born in the congo
I walked to the fertile crescent and built
the sphinx
I designed a pyramid so tough that a star
that only glows every one hundred years falls
into the center giving divine perfect light
I am bad

I sat on the throne
drinking nectar with allah
I got hot and sent an ice age to europe
to cool my thirst
My oldest daughter is nefertiti
the tears from my birth pains
created the nile
I am a beautiful woman

I gazed on the forest and burned
out the sahara desert
with a packet of goat's meat
and a change of clothes
I crossed it in two hours
I am a gazelle so swift
so swift you can't catch me

For a birthday present when he was three
I gave my son hannibal an elephant
He gave me rome for mother's day
My strength flows ever on

My son noah built new/ark and
I stood proudly at the helm
as we sailed on a soft summer day
I turned myself into myself and was
jesus
men intone my loving name
All praises All praises
I am the one who would save

I sowed diamonds in my back yard
My bowels deliver uranium
the filings from my fingernails are
semi-precious jewels
On a trip north
I caught a cold and blew
My nose giving oil to the arab world
I am so hip even my errors are correct
I sailed west to reach east and had to round off
the earth as I went
The hair from my head thinned and gold was laid
across three continents

I am so perfect so divine so ethereal so surreal
I cannot be comprehended except by my permission

I mean...I...can fly
like a bird in the sky...

:P

Keenan Cahill. This kid is fuuuunny! Saw him on my girl Chelsea's show Chelsea Lately. :) Check out the video cuz its fanny. :)

Oh Adrian!

So I was catching up on my friend's blog and I saw this cute pic he posted of his dog in his Halloween costume. It made my day. ^_^ Picture provided by http://ados87.blogspot.com

GO WATCH BURLESQUE!!!

I can't wait until Burlesque comes out! Are you kidding me? Cher! Christina Aguilera! Who wouldn't want to see those two in a movie. I have always rooted for Christina. Numba One Fan Right Here!! Burlesque is going to be an AMAZING movie for sure!

Below I have some goodies for you. lol. Just a pic from the movie Burlesque, the trailer and some videos from the fabulous Rachel Zoe styling alla Burlesque. Enjoy :)

Halloween 2010

This year I knew I had to make up for last Halloween. I had the best time with my roommates last year. They were nice enough to invite me to one of their events and although I remember going into the building that is pretty much all I remember. My other event from last Halloween was a very low key get together at a friend of a friend's back home in Napa. VERY uneventful. That's why I went out from Wednesday to Saturday night this year(cuz tonight I have a paper to write thats due tomorrow:/). I had 3 different outfits and tons of fun. Overall I am glad with how Halloween went down this year. :) Here are some pics:

Night One: :Lambda Theta Nu's event

Night Two: MAR & HM Social

Night Three: Hermano's Monster Bash

Night Four: Club Vive in Sac

AND THERE'S A VIDEO!!!
lol. just a little message on my way out. :)

Lanvin for H&M Preview

"LANVIN is proud to announce its collaboration with H&M for Autumn-Winter 2010 collection. Designed by LANVIN's artistic director Alber Elbaz, and menswear designer, Lucas Ossendrijver, the collection will be revealed to the media and public on November 2nd. The collection will go on sale on November 23rd in 200 H&M stores worldwide, making the launch one of the most anticipated fashion events of the year." Lanvin.com
There will be 30 pieces and 15 accessories for women, and 25 pieces and 10 accessories for men.

Listen: VIDEO BLOG!!

Mia Lately

There have been lots of changes in my life lately. Some of them good and some of them could be better but I am just going with the flow. Spending lots of time with my family and I love them always. I will go back to blogging soon promise. Just been avoiding the computer/ internet in general.

Love,

Mia

:)

Day 13: Silly insecurities.

* What ifs * What the future holds * What others think of me (sometimes)

* My weight * Am I smart enough? * Relationships with others

Day 14: Amazingness

* My singing * Smiles * Curly hair * Family girl * Laughter

* William * Passionate * Laid Back

Day 15: Goals for the month

1. Get in shape.

2. Make an appointment with an advisor.

3. Complete at least 3 things on my 23 list.

4. Paint my room.

Just A Thought

Sorry for the lack of postings. I have been evaluating my life. I need to make some changes to achieve what I want. I realized recently that I can pretend to be happy but I am not 100% the person I want to be-- therefore, I am gonna do something about it. So sorry if I don't hang out as much as usual, don't text or whatever but I have been having lots of me/family time. I want to make sure that I give the ones I love the best form of me. :)

So far 22 has been so good to me. I feel myself maturing and I am more excited than afraid. As I get older I am more sure of myself, more open to new things and ready to keep growing.

I know, sounds like I am rambling but just wanted to get it out there.

Watch out cuz 2010-2011 Mia is gonna be the best one yet. ;)

Update

* So I turned 22 last Monday the 9th of August.

* I went to Santa Cruz with friends and had an amazing time.

* I had dinner with a few Napa friends on my bday.

* My sister from Indiana came to visit.

* I went out with the siblings for the first time and it was crazy fun.

* Mom came back from Texas.

* Spent the day in SF with my mom.

* Had fun working at a Giants game with my crew.

* Cut a few inches of my hair. It's short.

Remember 30 Day Journal?

I did like 8 days of it before I quit? With work and school it was impossible to keep up. Plus, I am not much of an artsy person so my pages never turned out the way I wanted them to. Therefore, I decided to just find cute pics I have taken or online of whatever I need for the journal. So here it goes.

Day 9: Someone(s) I ♥Jesus and Adrian, thanks for putting a smile on my face everytime I see you guys. Sometimes, that is all a girl needs. :)

Pic is from summer 2006

Day 10: Things I Collect
Being put on the spot I can't really recall what I collect. I know I do collect things but exactly what, I am not sure. Check back in a few days maybe there will be an answer here then. I do know I collect books. ♥

Day 11: Favorites
Tv Shows: How I Met Your Mother & One Tree Hill

Music: Selena, Christina Aguilera, Amy Winehouse, City & Colour, Reik, The Killers, slow jams, oldies but goodies, & gospel.

Food: Green Posole, Pizza! Mexican Food and Italian Food. Olive Oil, Tomatoes, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Berries, and Sushi.

Splurges: Make-up from Sephora, Shoes and Alcohol.

Day 12: Trends
I do not consider myself trendy but these are a few trends I am into at the moment: Big Sunglasses, Red Lipstick, Red or Bright Pink Nails, Dresses, Gladiator Sandals and taking pictures of yummy meals. :)

Most pictures are from weheartit.com