Clean Slate

So this blog was not exactly heading in the direction I wanted it to be. I find that every time I log onto here, I am posting about how I haven't posted in a while. Though I am leaving behind some posts that I am very much proud of, I am giving myself the chance to start anew as I embark onto a new chapter of my life: college.

If you want to continue to follow me, I am moving to over here. :)

love always,
Jenny

New year, new me?

Okay, so I know the time for a new years resolution post has passed seeing as how its February and all, but who said that you can't set goals for yourself any other time of the year?

So like the other billions of people out there, one of my resolutions this year (and the year before, and the year before) is to get in shape! Every year, I tell myself that it's the year I'm going to make a change. Seeing as how I am attempting to make this commitment again this year, I obviously did not follow through with my plan. But this year, THIS year, is going to be different for the following reasons:

1. Prom is coming up, so you know.
2. In the Fall, I am going to go who knows where for college. So I want to feel the most confident I can possibly feel.
3. I am tired of not being able to wear certain things because I don't look good in it.

Now, I understand that I have a mild case of issues with commitment, so I am going to make it slightly easier on myself. In the past, I've tried to do the same workout everyday, but that just got boring. So my goal for every day I work out is to do some strength training and run 2 miles a day. As it gets easier, I'll amp up my workouts. Now, I know that this workout routine seems to very loose, but that's the point. I cannot stress how much I hate doing the same workout every day for a long extended period of time, so hopefully this way will work. I'll probably be changing up what I am doing every week or so.

Here are my plans:

Short term goal:
Run 2 miles a day or do an hour or so of pilates or yoga.

Long term goal:
Run 5 miles a day within an hour or so.

I think I am going to start blogging regularly about what I am doing in order to keep myself in check.


Jenny

A Tribute to Her

This past Sunday marked the beginning of the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah. Several years ago, the same time this year, when I was in seventh grade, a teacher came to talk to my class about the Holocaust. Her name was Mrs. Rose Sharon. She was an average sized woman, had short brown hair, always wore a skirt, and you couldn't always see her eyes because of the glare from her glasses. She is Jewish, as is her parents. Both of her parents were survivors of the Holocaust. Her mother recently passed at the time. I will never forget the stories that she told us and I wanted to share them with world.

Mrs. Sharon's parents both had families before the Holocaust. They met through mutual friends and

Help?

One of the classes I am taking this year is AP Studio 2D Design/ Drawing. One of the portions that need to be included is a concentration. Basically we have to pick an idea and develop it in several pieces. So we basically create a series of work. I thought about several ideas, some including making an entire fantasy world, reworking fairy tales, and now I think I want to do local places that are near and dear to me. I'm not sure how I feel about doing so many cityscapes though. I guess we will have to see where this goes. I don't know, any ideas of what I should do?

the beginning of the end

Upon reaching an important milestone in my high school life, I have not yet written a post.. so I thought it would be very appropriate to have my first post about homecoming. 

Since we are seniors, there was a universal understanding that we needed to be as obnoxious as possible...

Korean Fest 2012& Del Seoul

So it's that time of year again... cramming summer homework ):

I tried Del Seoul the other day with Anita, Precilla, and Cindy! Del Seoul is basically a mash up of Korean and Mexican food, therefore Del Seoul.. haha get it? I was expecting it to be a restaurant but actually its like a Pompei; you order the food and take a number, then someone brings you your food. I thought it was soo good! Except the tortillas.. those weren't soft enough. But the Kimchi fries were heaven. Think of chili cheese fries, but with kimchi!

The Kalbi tacos!

trip to HOLLAND! ... Michigan ...

It's a long story. Basically, my dad wanted to go somewhere based on someone else's recommendation. We ended up going to Dutch village... in Holland, MI. Here are some photos from the day. I have to say it was kind of fun. Would I go back? No, but hey, it was a nice weekend trip. The best part was probably going to Michigan City for shopping on the way home!