August 2008
84 posts
Warning Me Not to Get Too Attached to Artie
Dad: So far, so good. So close, so bad.
Jamie: It doesn't work like that Dad.
Fuck
My Dad walked into my room early this morning and spotted twice the amount of lumps under the covers than he should have.
Yes, folks, Artie slept over at my house, in my bed last night.
Dad was unusually calm and left me with the impression that I’m fucking up, but that he’s accepted it.
Misa enlightened me with the facts. Actually, my Dad is really concerned with my behavior. ...
July 2008
77 posts
Twelve
Last night I left Artie’s house a little past midnight with full intentions of arriving home on time, for once.
As I’m speeding down the street, I spot my childhood homies illuminated by the streetlight two houses down from mine. I hadn’t seen Carlo for what seemed like five years, and I rarely ever see Nick anymore. A little thrown because of the unexpected sight, I parked my...
Ennui
I don’t know what’s wrong with me.
It’s one of those moods. The one that is sad 24/7. The one that hates me a little. The one that keeps me indoors. The one that ignores your calls. The one that eats everything. The one that has to consider and reconsider taking a shower.
There’s a handful of plausible causes.
It could be the guilt derived from ignoring both of my...
Friends Finish Each Other's Thoughts
Mark: im hungry
Jamie: for some lovin'
Mark: bout to say that
Jamie: read your mind
The National Bank - Tolerate
I’m convinced...
Overslept
I’ve been doing this Kid’s Club Camp thing every morning for the past week, and also every week they’ve had it for the past three years.
Sure, it’s a Presbyterian church thing and I’ve no doubt in my mind that they are brainwashing the children, but hey, I get a lot of community service hours for my dedication.
Anyway, I woke up to shower and head off to the park...
“For my sister, it comes naturally where ever she may be because what she types...”
– Misa Le; the tiniest compliment (especially when it’s about my writing) can make my entire day.
“I was watching porn… thanks a lot mother earth.”
– Jarryd Arcelao’s submission on USGS Did You Feel It? website after the earthquake today.
No Luck at the Pot Luck
Pot luck party at Artie’s house last night. The Orphanage, calamari, alcohol, and a lot of people.
I fell asleep during the movie and didn’t wake up until my Dad called me this morning to question my whereabouts. Needless to say, I didn’t answer. I didn’t know how the hell to explain. He knew I was at Artie’s.
The guilt is seeping out of my skin, clouding my...
Pauline Croze - T’es Beau
“When I...
Tour Guide
Tour Guide: So what're you guys... Filipino?
Jamie: No! We're Vietnamese.
Tour Guide: Oh, you're Vietnamese... but you're Americanized Vietnamese.
Jamie: Yeah we were born here.
Tour Guide: Yes, you're very Americanized in your appearance and your attire, the way you dress and how you're standing with your hand on your hip.
Jamie: (chuckles)
Tour Guide: You're Americanized Vietnamese, so you're basically Filipino.
Drained
I miss Emmeline. I haven’t seen my sistah since she left for her trip earlier this month. I don’t know how else to stress this but, that doesn’t happen. We at least chat online or email or something, but I haven’t heard from her much and vice versa… give or take a few brief interactions via facebook.
Last night I made it a point to see her. “I will call...
“When I think of water parks, I think of diseases.”
– Stacy Wilkinson, who is being half dragged to Soak City today by Mariah Santiago a.k.a. 2007’s Ms. Body Beautiful and 2008’s judge. Somehow they’ve gotten me to pay $20 I don’t have to go see people I hate… in their swimsuits. Dammit. I’ve decided this very...
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Black Men Chronicles
Today was the day that I met “the best friend”. Artie’s best friend, Jennifer, had been really excited to strike up an acquaintance with me when she found out I existed. She was determined to have dinner with the two of us, and she was determined to have it ASAP. After a flakage or two, Artie and I agreed to meet her at the Cheesecake Factory (blech) today at 5:30PM.
5:20PM...
Pink Martini - Hey Eugene
I found that file...
Dirty
I’ve never felt more disgusting than when I woke up this morning.
Actually, that’s a pretty bold statement considering I’m a pretty dirty girl, but I guess exaggeration for emphasis.
Back to the topic: I was gross.
It might have to do with the fact that I didn’t sleep for almost two days, spent seven hours of it in two different airplanes and three in the Minneapolis...
Magical Secret Spot
It’s nice to be typing on my dysfunctional keyboard next to my broken mouse sitting on a pile dirty laundry thrown haphazardly onto my ripped computer chair with the smell of fried tofu wafting through the air and mixing with the natural scent of Vietnamese.
Or to put it simply: it’s good to be home.
Oh And By The Bye...
My dad spent $1000 fixing up my Camry, which got broken into three days ago by some neighborhood hooligans. They just threw my belongings all over the street and from what I quickly inspected… stole nothing.
I left my favorite cardigan in D.C.
I got my senior pictures and it’s almost the exact same picture over and over again. Except the last one. Which is my signature...
Finally
It’s 4:33AM over here in the Washington D.C. area, and I’ve just woken up to head to the airport.
I Miss My Markiepoo But He Doesn't Miss Me
Jamie: hey remember when we were friends
Jamie: that was fun
Mark: hm
Mark: dont recall
Last Night
was so overly dramatic I don’t have the strength in me to form words and explain. Alls I got to say about it is: ONE MORE DAY.
“Hey in all seriousness did edson really keep my pocket bike?”
– Hey Venkat, in all seriousness, why did it take you three years to react to the fact that you didn’t have your pocket bike anymore? And why do you always have to text me in the early hours of the morning? I know you don’t require sleep, but some people do. Actually, I don’t...
Mother-Daughter Relationship
Jamie: When Kristine grows up, I want her to refer to me strictly as 'chi Jamie.' (Older Sister Jamie)
Mom: When she learns how to talk, I'm going to teach her to call you 'Monster Jamie'.
Mom (to Kristine): Little Crazy Monster Jamie. Little Crazy Monster Jamie. Right, Kristine? Little Crazy Monster Jamie.
Jamie: Mom I'm bigger than you.
Mom (to Kristine): Crazy Monster Jamie.
Mom (to Kristine): Crazy Monster Jamie.
Mom (to Kristine): Crazy Monster Jamie.
Mom (to Kristine): Crazy Monster Ja --
Jamie: -- shut up Mom!
“You won’t see nothing in front of you if you keep looking back.”
– Dad; I got into a nasty fight with my Mom and called my Dad so he could cool me down. When their divorce was brought up, I made it clear that I was on his side. He, being the genuinely good person he is, simplified and emphasized that the split happened over six years ago and it was not completely...
Options
I received a text last night from Artie with the words I have been dreading but expecting: “Brian bailed.”
Brian was our ride from the bottom of California to the top, my ride home from Humboldt, and Madonna’s ride to see her older sister. I had been looking forward to this trip, but I had sincerely doubted it after Artie enlightened me on Brian’s capricious ways.
...
Motocross
I didn’t know that my absence would take such a toll on my Dad. I called him today while waiting for the train at Penn, and he decides to just throw in the conversation: “Oh I went dirt biking.”
Short asian man. Sleek glasses. Skinny. Giant smile. On a dirt bike.
I didn’t get down to the dirty details because my train arrived, but from what he told me, he ate shit. ...
“I like to sleep. I like my friends. I love my family. It’s very rare that...”
– I was really bored in the hotel room and wide awake, so I changed the ‘about me’ section on two of the social networking sites I’m a member of. Then edited them. Then edited them again. And blogged about it. I’m telling you… bored.
Free Wi-Fi
I’ve decided two things: 1) I hate New York. 2) I love New York.
1) The first night we arrived, I was already in a bad mood. (No surprise there.) Walking was horrible because the weather was humid. Food was horrible because my Mother was so hungry she settled for the first hamburger joint she saw. Sleeping was horrible because I got a springy roll away bed. Life was horrible because...
My Future Home
I’m heading off to New York City in a matter of minutes, so of course I had to find time between groggily banging my head into the bathroom door and slipping in the shower to blog this news for you.
My mom has graciously provided my brother, sister, and I with one bag of luggage for the next three days. Usually, I pack very sparingly, repeating several pieces in different outfits, so this...
BCBG Ate My Wallet
I just bought another $97 BCBG dress.
Didn't Think I Would As Much As I Do But...
I miss Artie.
Which is really actually pretty pathetic because 15 days? That isn’t that bad at all.
Yeah, it is.
I miss Artie.
Group Consensus
My sister, brother, and I have all decided we want to trade in our tickets for an earlier flight home.
Ain’t gonna happen though.
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Black Men Chronicles
Misa: Asshole.
Jamie: What?
Misa: That guy.
Jamie: What guy?
Misa: That black guy that just biked by and yelled, "FLAT TITTIEZ!!"
4:47AM
It’s 4:47AM in San Diego, 7:47AM here in Virginia. Either area, it’s a weird time for me to be awake. I could just go back to sleep, but if I do, I won’t greet the sun again until 2PM probably. That’s just ridiculous. I hate sleeping the day away.
What to do…
I guess I’ll go watch Sex and the City.
I Couldn't Sleep After Artie Called So I Roamed...
60 Things You Can’t Possibly Know About Me What is in the back seat of your car right now? -600 bottles of water, work shoes, work apron, two purses, a sweater Name 3 people who made you smile today? -i don’t smile What were you doing at 8 am this morning? -it’s 8 AM in an hour, so i don’t know yet, but i’ll get back to you What were you doing 30 minutes ago? -talking...
Daddy's Girl
I miss my Dad so much I will never be able to find the words to sufficiently convey the pain.
Growing up I was tucked in by both my parents, something I realize now I took for granted. My parents would kiss me, I would kiss both of them. We wished each other good nights and sweet dreams, and they would slowly back out of the room while I stayed wide awake afraid of monsters and ghosts. The...
Soul Position - I’m Free
I’m just...
Cats and Dogs
Earlier today, I was practically sweating my skin off. I was contemplating attaching two full sticks of deodorant under each arm to keep myself dry and odorless.
Currently, it’s pouring rain like a motherfucker. When the lightning strikes, it’s as if the sun is still up. When the thunder roars, my house shakes a little.
The weather is fickle on this side of the country.
I take...
Heartbreak
My mom went out on the town last night with her husband, leaving Kristine at home for us to babysit. I didn’t want to because, personally, I view Kristine as a little spoiled bitch who will get everything she wants in life (much like Misa) because little Kristine is beautiful, the first child, the only child, and also… her Daddy’s loaded. There’s reason behind me...
“ ‘I Wanna Hold Your Hand.’ First single. Fucking brilliant. Perhaps the most...”
– David Levithan & Rachel Cohn, Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (via into) (via scout) (via unicornology) (via jessperation)
Silent Drill Team
At the end of the year showcase at MMHS, all of us are forced to watch the silent drill team and do it sans suicide. It’s quite a feat.
Yesterday, I volunteered to watch the Marines Silent Drill Team in D.C. Every proud American and their mother were there, standing in line behind me for several hours.
I mean, at school when I’m watching this, it takes a lot in me not to gauge my...