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I had an interesting 4th. Well, it actually didn't feel like a holiday for me because I had to work.
I'm glad I worked though. Of course, for the money, but even better... hanging out with some of my co-workers.

It was the first time I decided to do something with my co-workers outside of work. I was a bit reluctant at first, only because I wasn't sure what we were going to do or where we were going. And well, if we would get along outside of work. I was wrong about that. We get along just fine.

We went to a local bar in Old Town Torrance called The Crest, had a couple of drinks, talked about the most random things, shot some pool, then ended the night at the taco truck on PCH and Vermont (which I cannot recall right now for some reason.)

Who knew that the people I work with enjoy the simple pleasures of the South Bay as much as I do. Hahaha! I'm glad I decided to go out. I would've ended up at home, doing absolutely nothing, wondering if there was a party going on somewhere.

I had fun. I'm sure there will be more nights like this to come.

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I still miss my friends. :P

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Oh, organized 4th of July festivities, like the one that's held every year at Wilson Park, SUCK. Why? Because when the fireworks are over, hoards of people fill the sidewalks of Carson St. and stupid drunken drivers come out from hiding. Hahaha!

hmm...

Summer 2008: not at all what I expected.... so far.

In comparison to last summer, it's been rater dull.
All I do is work and have random outings with iAnne which don't last long enough because we're either too tired to stay up or we both have work the next day.

I guess it's all a part of growing up.

Come to think of it, I have turned down going to parties in the past month. I haven't been up to going to parties recently. I guess I'm tired of the drama that can arise from stupid misunderstandings when inebriated. I'd rather not do that again. And the only way to avoid that, is to limit my alcohol intake and to take myself OUT of those situations.

I miss my friends.

Comic-Con needs to come already!
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I'm in need of a beach day. 'zette where you at?!

UDWPE: Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam

The so-called "dreaded" writing exam for all upper division students that must be taken in order to take the 400 level class.

I took this exam in April. I just remember standing in one of the longest lines ever for something I really didn't want to take. We had 75 minutes to answer the given prompt -- the typical standardized test that I hated taking during high school.

What's my point?

I was curious if I passed that test or not. I remembered that the test administrators mentioned the scores would be up within a month of the exam.

So, I checked the CSUN portal to find my score, and I PASSED!

The highest score you can receive on the exam is a 12. I scored a 9.

YES!!

Such a relief. That's one less thing to worry about academically.
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I really don't know why I make things difficult for myself when it comes down to school.

Well, this is incentive to get the hell out of CSUN! :P