Ma Dernière Addiction...

The Modern Hippie

2012-02-26T15:35:00.001-08:00

I overcame the flu and now I have to start studying for finals ):

My nose is still dry and cracked but it is slowly getting better.

Anyways, I will be getting my braces removed on March 30th -the Friday of my Spring Break! I am actually going to miss having my braces on... They have been with me for almost three years!I remember that my braces felt really weird the first day I had them on since it made my lips bulge out that a fish (still does, haha).

In For The Kill (SKREAM REMIX) - La Roux
I prefer this version over the original and the Skillerx Remix. This version is slower and not as upbeat as the other versions but this is the kind of music I love.

// Chanel Sunglasses // Kooba Bag // Elie Tahari Boots //

1. Versace Bright Crystal
2. Chloe
3. Diane von Furstenberg- Diane
4. Bottega Veneta
5. Givenchy Dahlia Noir
6. Cartier Basier Vole

The Innocent Slit

2012-02-21T21:43:00.000-08:00

I caught the flu! ):

I have already gone through a box of Puffs and I keep getting chills...

Surprisingly, Theraflu has failed to put me to sleep- good thing! I am usually out within an hour of drinking it since it makes me drowsy but this time, I WIN!

I wanted to get my TB shot this week but I do not want my illness to affect the results of the test so I have to go next week...Furthermore, I will be signing up for classes next week! I cannot believe this quarter is almost over...

This black maxi dress is extremely comfortable! Anyone who knows me KNOWS that I walk fast (I pretty much brisk walk everywhere). Sometimes I take huge steps so the added slit on the left side of this dress gives me enough leg room to leap! I wore this on Saturday, right before I caught the flu ):

I Don't Think About You Anymore but, I Don't Think About You Any Less- Hungry Ghosts
Sounds a bit dark and gypsy like but it's very intriguing!

// Kooba Bag // Chanel Sunglasses // Seychelles Heels // Betsey Johnson Bracelet //

I was debating on whether or not to purchase these pants from Zara. They're lightweight and perfect for Spring but I have no idea when I would actually wear it. I would love to wear it to school but then I would need to pair it with heels and walking around UCI with heels would leave my feet in utter pain... Maybe I could wear it during Spring Break? (:

Lunar New Year

2012-02-18T18:26:00.000-08:00

These pictures were taken during Lunar New Year but I forgot to post this up!

I was super busy yesterday so I was unable to snap pictures of my outfit...Anyways I only had Physics yesterday since my Cell Biology class was cancelled. Afterwards, I went home and tried to figure out my schedule for next quarter. Time zoomed by and my boyfriend drove me to an interview for Music To Heal at the UCI Medical Center. It seems like an amazing program and I would love to play my violin for patients, staff and family members in the hospital! I just need 1 more TB test before I can start !! I really cannot wait to pick up my violin again; I MISS IT! I then went to a research meeting across the street...After the meeting was over, my boyfriend and I "went out to eat." It was a complete fail...better luck next time!

As for today, my mom and I bought a new refrigerator! It's time to say goodbye to our current fridge since it is no longer working properly. Before we went home, we made a detour to Zara and honestly, who can step out of that store empty handed?! My mom and I keep on telling ourselves to not spend any more money on clothes so we can save and use the money for the future (medical school applications, MCAT courses, flying to interviews, etc.) however, shopping is just irresistible! We're shopaholics!

My Valentine- Paul McCartney

My new favorite song!!!!!

// BCBG Max Azria Dress // Seychelles Wedges // Kooba Bag // Chanel Sunglasses // Material Girl Necklace // Bracelet from Nordstrom // Ring from 3rd grade! // Hair tie from Korea //

A Beef Jerky shop during Lunar New Year! Too bad I couldn't eat anything ):

Isn't this just a funky looking fruit? It's called Buddha's hand.

An Ao Dai shop! It's the traditional dress for Vietnamese women!

// Modern Classicist

2012-02-12T19:38:00.000-08:00

The weekend after midterms... I thought I would be sleeping in on Saturday and Sunday but I actually woke up extremely early on both days! I am a bit anxious over grades. I really want a 4.0 this quarter so I will have to work and study extra hard for the final!

I volunteered with the Recuperative Program today and it was a bit of a fail for me. Three of the patients I went to see were either sleeping or not in their room. However, I was able to see one patient with another group! The fellow students in the program are incredibly nice and it's always fun to find out that you have classes with each other! Unfortunately, the medical specialist positions for the rest of the quarter are completely filled- the only open spots are for newbies! Better luck next quarter! Speaking of next quarter, schedule of classes are now available online and I already have a rough draft of what I want to take. For Physics 3C, I have a choice of my professor from 1st quarter or this quarter. In addition to that, I will be taking Physics 3B Lab- I was wait listing that class this quarter and I dropped it before the drop deadline since I did not attend any of the labs! Furthermore, I will be taking a Biology class but I am debating on which one(s) I should take...

I Will Always Love You- Whitney Houston

// Zara Top plus DIY orange trim on sleeve // DIY Pencil Skirt // Diane Von Furstenburg Black Calf Rhiannon Block Heels // Z Spoke Zac Posen "Zac Sac" Satchel // Betsey Johnson Floral Necklace // Chanel Sunglasses // Bracelet from Macy's //

Photo from Google Images.

Valentine's Day is approaching!

European Aesthetic

2012-02-11T19:51:00.000-08:00

Operating on less than 15 hours of sleep for the past week was a trip to hell. I am trying extremely hard to achieve a 4.0 this quarter and hopefully I will be able to attain it! The classes are only getting harder since and the competition is definitely getting more fierce. Everyone is working hard since no one wants to be the "average" medical applicant...

Anyways, I took my Physics midterm on Wednesday and I honestly wish I had more time to do the problems- this exam was 15% of our overall grade so I will definitely make it up on the final. After my Physics midterm, I instantaneously switched to studying for Cell Biology. I should study it each week rather than cram in 5 weeks of material into 1 day but I have been extremely occupied... My midterm for biology makes up 40% of my grade so there was absolutely no room for error.

On another note, I am stress free this weekend!

Jonathan has this "thing" against gnomes however, I find them cute!

Aston - E.T.: Katy Perry ft. Kanye West Cover

This orchestral arrangement is amazing! I would love to form an ensemble and work mainstream music into classical instruments.

Animal Instinct

2012-01-28T15:33:00.000-08:00

Hello lovelies!

These pictures were taken last week but I did not have any time to upload them...To all those who celebrated Vietnamese/Chinese New Year, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Anyways, I have been quite busy and stressed out with school. In addition to that, I am on the hunt for a job (preferably a tutoring job at a school) and more volunteering opportunities. I used to volunteer at the hospital (in high school) and I will be applying to that same hospital again... that is, after I finish writing up my resume. Furthermore, my friend recently told me about two clubs at school that deal with music, arts and healing- I contacted both and I am now waiting for a reply. I also joined Sigma Alpha Pi this week! I wanted to complete the induction requirements this quarter but I missed the Orientation and I do not have any time to attend the required seminars... Hopefully I can finish all the requirements by Week 6 of Spring Quarter!

I cannot believe that I am done with my third week of school! Time sure flies... but this means that I have less than 2 weeks to study for my midterms! I have my Physics midterm on Wednesday and Cell Biology on that following Friday! I must use my time wisely and concentrate on studying as much as I can!

Just because we could not come up with a "normal" looking couple pose.

Surprisingly, we both stuck out our tongues without the others' knowledge!

The Way I Am - Ingrid Michaelson

// Tory Burch Purse // Buffalo- David Bitton Black Skinny // I.N.C. Top // Dior Sunglasses //

Tewinkle Park

2012-01-22T14:51:00.000-08:00

I cannot believe that this Monday will mark my third week back in school!

School is flying by so fast and I wish I had more time to do things that are not related to school. I have Physics Homework every week and the first homework assignment took forever to finish since it was based on application of concepts. In addition to that, I have weekly Cell Biology quizzes.

Although I have a pretty packed schedule with school, studying, volunteering, and researching, I still need a job. Maybe I will find one within this quarter? I want a job that requires interaction with other people and so far the only thing I can find is tutoring. I looked online at my school's Career Center website and there are a lot of openings for tutoring however, they require me to go to my tutee's home. Even though I want to help others with their work, I am not comfortable with working in the vicinity of their home. I watch too much news and I read too much on CNN.com...

Jonathan is starting school on Monday (Lunar New Year) so we will start seeing less of each other ): His semester schedule seems a bit scary and intense... but we will find time to see each other! Anyways, he finds interesting locations to take pictures however, my outfits contradict the weather. It's usually cold and we usually have to walk in dirt or on hills... I was literally shivering the entire time we spent outside!

Just A Kiss - Lady Antebellum

// Zara Dress // Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Pochette Handbag // Betsey Johnson Bracelet // Chanel Sunglasses // Diane Von Furstenburg Black Calf Rhiannon Block Heels //

Happy Lunar New Years Eve!

Potato Lover

2012-01-15T14:40:00.000-08:00

I survived the first week back at school! It felt amazing to be immersed in the scholastic atmosphere again. But after one week, I already feel behind. I am quite glad I have a three day weekend this week so I can catch up! I cannot believe that I am already behind! I have Physics homework due on Wednesday and an online Cell Biology Quiz that is also due on Wednesday!

Physics is different this quarter because my homework questions are no longer book based. The questions are now based on concepts and applications which I must admit, I hate with passion. Anyways for Cell Biology, I now attend both lectures to fully grasp and absorb the material. In addition to that, I record lectures so I do not miss any bit of information!

As for the outfit, I found this jacket in the back of my closet and honestly does look like a potato sack. However, it is extremely comfortable and warm!

Mirror - Lil Wayne Ft. Bruno Mars

// Zara Sweater // Ralph Lauren Blouse // DIY Skirt by my mom! // Fiorelli Bag // Michael Kors Boots // Vince Camuto Bracelet // Chanel Sunglasses //

Those Missoni Zig Zags

2012-01-08T22:28:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!

Today was my first day back at school for Winter Quarter and I must say that the thrill of getting ready for school struck me once again... Deciding what outfit to wear, getting together all my supplies (iClicker, voice recorder, notebook, laptop, pens), stuffing all of this into my bag, eating on the go, attempting not to be late to any of my classes, and of course the learning experience! Oh, Winter Break, you made me lazy!

My first class was Physics and my instructor seems extremely interested in Electricity and Magnetism! For classes that revolve around numbers and formulas, I learn best when Professors write everything out on chalk boards or tablets; I found that I miss a lot of valuable information when professors merely provide power points. So I am definitely glad he takes the time to write out his lecture notes on the board.

My next and last class of the day was Cell Biology. Most Biology classes at UCI consist of two professors. For this class, I have a German and Scottish professor! They seem really enthusiastic and iClicker questions do not count so I can attend an earlier lecture! However the material for the class is hard and the grading is pretty harsh too. My midterm counts toward 40% of my grade and my final, 50%.

Let the mayhem begin.

Shadow of the Day - Linkin Park

Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park

2012-01-04T00:31:00.000-08:00

I am excited that school is starting next week but I do not want the stress that goes along with it to consume me.

I am currently continuing my research by reading articles online and I will be going to clinic tomorrow. Furthermore, I am applying for a scholarship and I decided to take a break from writing my personal statement to blog!

As for last minute shopping I must do before the new quarter begins... I need to buy a new laptop case because it seems as if my current one is about to break (the handles). I would also like to buy some perfume for the new year!

My photographer, Jonathan!

This is the only decent "couple" picture we captured that afternoon!

Undertow - Warpaint

Above is a picture of the last sunset of 2011.

// Fire Los Angeles from Nordstrom Dress Worn as Skirt // Zara Basic Sweater // Saks Fifth Avenue Ring // Necklace from Macy's // BCBG Max Azria Boots // Adrienne Vittadini Bag // Chanel Sunglasses //

Mustard and Ketchup, Please!

2012-01-02T01:46:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
May 2012 create everlasting memories!
For my New Year's Resolutions...
1) I will achieve a 4.0 GPA!
2) Spend more time with my momma and my boyfriend!

Mistletoe - Justin Bieber

// Zara Coat // Franco Sarto Heels // Kooba Shoulder Bag // Chanel Sunglasses //

I have been a little M.I.A. but I will try to upload as much as I can before Winter Quarter begins.

Jungle Fever

2011-12-28T02:30:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas! Now it's time to get ready for New Years!
I have been shopping a lot lately and I will miss this freedom once school starts again. My schedule for next quarter does not seem as dense as previous quarters... but then again the material will definitely be more difficult than any other quarter.

Winter break is way too short even though it's a month long this year!

Echo - Jason Walker

// Cynthia Rowley Vest // Kooba Bag // Seychelles Heels // Chanel Sunglasses //

Tip Toe Through The Moment

2011-12-22T17:23:00.000-08:00

It's Christmas Eve!
I bet a lot of people will still be out finding presents tomorrow! Shuffling in with the holiday crowd, getting frustrated due to the lack of parking, drinking Starbucks to keep warm, and trying to get presents everyone would like... But as for me, I am officially done with present shopping!

On another note, it has been extremely windy for the past few days and I was literally "blown away by the wind!" Don't get me wrong...I love cool breezes in the Springtime! The slight puff of air that is able to move my hair or my light-weight dress and makes me want to run is a field of grass is delightful. However the Santa Ana winds that are hitting Orange County are extremely powerful and can literally "knock you off your feet."

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas just in case I do not have another post before or on Christmas Day!

Secrets- One Republic Violin and Piano Cover

// Seventy Two Changes Cardigan // Zara Pink Trousers // Chinese Laundry Rose Heels // Z Spoke Zac Posen "Zac Sac" Satchel // Accessories: Macy's, Nordstrom & rings from Los Angeles// Chanel Sunglasses //

A Pink Encounter

2011-12-19T00:53:00.000-08:00

I volunteered with the Recuperative Program today and I saw fewer patients this week than last week but I still got to practice taking vitals! Anyways, there was a holiday event at the location I volunteer today and other volunteers gave out food & clothes. When I got back home, I realized that I have clothes in my trunk that I wanted to donate! I

I keep on forgetting but I will be stopping by a Salvation Army this week.

Afterward, I went around with my mom but we did not purchase anything. We then returned home and I went out with my boyfriend. We went to Pier 1 Imports to look for a candle sconce but they did not carry anything appealing.

Almost Lover- A Fine Frenzy

// Zara Trousers // DIY Pink Cardigan // Fergie Heels // Kooba Bag // Zara Coat // Chanel Sunglasses //

Here's my 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel!

I think it looks a little too big on me so I might return it. I believe the blue one on display in the Neiman Marcus at Fashion Island is smaller than this black one. Since the small one only comes in blue or taupe, I might settle for the taupe one... Although I adore all the details on this particular handbag, I am not content with the size on the bag; I just wish it was a bit smaller!

Last quarter, my hair and fashion sense at school was a complete mess. I was always late and my classes were far apart. However, that will all change this upcoming quarter! I plan on giving my hair a natural curly look everyday since it's much easier than trying to keep my hair straight! Furthermore, since I am only at school for 3 hours on Monday and Friday and only 1 hour on Tuesday, I will be able to dress up and wear high heels again!

Souvenirs

2011-12-17T22:48:00.000-08:00

Christmas is EIGHT days away and it seems as if everyone procrastinated on their holiday shopping. Yes, I happen to also fall under that category.

Anyways, my 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli satchel arrived at Neiman Marcus and I have it sitting in front of me but it seems way too big... I'm pretty short so it seems like a traveling/doctor's bag... I believe it exists in a smaller size so I plan on returning to the store to ask them to order that one. I spent quite some time at Fashion Island and as of now, I only have my boyfriend's present completely finished. PANIC MODE ON!

As my mom and I were walking around Fashion Island, it started raining! I left my umbrella in the car thinking that it would not rain so my mom and I ended up taking refuge in a store.

I usually have my sunglasses on for my outfit posts since my eyes are so small but I decided not to wear them at all today since the sun was no where in sight!

Les Souvenirs- Joyce Jonathan

// Zara Dress // Zara Coat // Michael Kors Boots // Scarf from Nordstrom // Saks Fifth Avenue Hat/Beanie // Saks Fifth Avenue Ring // Kooba Bag //

The Christmas tree in front of Bloomingdales at Fashion Island!

Grades came out yesterday and I did better than I expected!

Last Quarter, I had two finals and midterms on the same day so that impacted my score since I had to balance Physics and Human Physiology. I crammed as much as I could for those two classes since the final for those classes fell on the Monday of Finals Week. After those two finals, I went home and attempted to study for my Art Final the following day but I was too tired. So I woke up and studied 10 weeks worth of material in 4 hours...

But enough about last quarter! I will be taking Physics 3B, Cell Biology, and Research next quarter! I am currently on the wait list for Diversity in Medicine and Physics 3B Lab... hopefully I get into at least one of them! I'm aiming for straight A's next quarter (no A-'s!). I really want to increase my GPA to the max!

Dress last seen here: Feelin` A Little Brown

Swanning Over You

2011-12-15T23:29:00.000-08:00

Bonjour mes amis!

This is the outfit I wore to clinic today! I met some medical students and they shared their stories of what they did before they entered medical school. Thus far, everyone I know has taken at least a year off before entering medical school. I have yet to meet anyone who has entered medical school directly after their undergraduate years.

Anyways, after clinic, I decided to head over to the library to do some research. I eventually found the journal I was looking for and took pictures of the pages I needed; I was too hungry to sit there and read/take notes on the information. Little did I know that it started pouring outside! I had to run toward the shuttle stop to escape the rain but I had to be cautious since I was running on wet cobblestone streets with heels!

I will be assisting on a pig surgery so I might have a post in my scrubs tomorrow!

Skinny Love- Birdy

// Alberto Makali Jacket // Forever 21 Tank Top // Leifsdottir Skirt // Tulle Jacket from Nordstrom // Oscar De La Renta Sunglasses // Betsey Johnson Necklace // B. Makowsky Heels //

Skirt last seen in this post: Swan Lake

Jacket last seen here: Breathe Easy

Call of the Wild

2011-12-11T01:15:00.001-08:00

Don't you guys just love the atmosphere during Christmas?

Christmas decor lighting up the night, chilly weather that requires a nice cup of hot chocolate with those cute little marshmallows, the opportunity to finally wear fur (in California), the hectic last minute shopping everyone does, putting up the Christmas tree and deciding what ornaments to buy or make, the Christmas movies on the television... oh the list goes on.

Yesterday, my mom and I went shopping all day long! We spent the majority of our time at Fashion Island and it was crowded; lots of dogs too! I love how people decide to dress up just to walk around with their dogs. I will be spending more time there this holiday season and I will possibly take pictures outdoors!

Even with all this Christmas cheer, I believe everyone should give thanks to what we have. I know, Thanksgiving passed but I volunteered with the Recuperative Care Program today and it made me realize how much I actually take for granted. Think of all the homeless people, especially those who have medical conditions or those who are unable to walk, who are out in the cold alleys this holiday season while everyone else is in an insulated home with family and friends. Just remember to give thanks to what you have.

I took this picture in Neiman Marcus but this picture does not do this outfit justice. It looks 100 times better in person. The lighting in the store (near the door) was off and my camera could not correct it...

After Fashion Island, my mom and I stopped by to buy some seaweed and mochi! I decided to take some pictures near the front of the store because cameras are prohibited inside.

Hello Mr. Jellyfish

2011-12-08T17:51:00.001-08:00

Hello Readers!

I'd like to thank those who have viewed and followed my blog! If I gain more and more followers, I will make a Twitter and Facebook account for my blog! As promised, I have an outfit post to share. I was planning on dressing up but I woke up late so this is the ensemble I put together! Clinic started at 1PM today but I woke up at 12PM, haha. So I rolled out of bed, ate brunch with my mom, took some pictures of my outfit (yes, even though I was late I decided to take pictures) and I left to research. My blouse has pictures of jellyfish! I wish I took detailed pictures of it...maybe next time!

// Lacoste Sweater // Kanvas Blouse // Zara Trousers // Michael Kors Boots // Dooney and Bourke Tote // Chanel Sunglasses // Nordstrom Loop Necklace //

Currently listening to:

Losing Your Memory- Ryan Star

Some dresses that are on my wish list!

Taking It Easy

2011-12-08T00:34:00.001-08:00

Hello Lovelies!

A new necklace my mom bought for me!

It's been a while since my last post but I am now officially on Winter Break! I took two finals on Monday: Human Physiology in the morning and Physics in the afternoon. As one can imagine, it was an extremely stressful day. The day after, I took my final for Art - I studied 10 weeks worth of material around 4-5 hours before the exam... I do not recommend this for any exam even if it's just a general education course! The worst I procrastinated in college was studying a day before my BioChemistry exam last year but this is a new record...

Anyways, my I'm still trying to find classes to add. My schedule seems a bit TOO EMPTY. Sure, I'll have time to study and research but I want to do more than just that. I am currently wait listing for Diversity in Medicine which sounds like an interesting seminar but I'm number 18 wait list! If I keep my schedule the way it is, then I can dress up to school again! This quarter was a definite fashion faux-pas for me since my classes were across campus and UCI is full of hills... therefore heels made my feet extremely sore and blistered. In addition to that, I spent a lot of time at school due to my spread out classes so I wanted to be in comfortable clothes which, most of the time, isn't very "high fashion." This is the "typical outfit" I wore to school...

//Michael Kors Dress // Tahari Boots // Jacket from Nordstrom // Chanel Sunglasses //

I will have an outfit post within the next day since I will be going to clinic for my research. I was unable to attend any of the clinics this quarter since the times always clashed with my classes therefore I will be attending the majority of the clinics during Winter Break. Which means more opportunities to dress up and take pictures! I really need more locations but I just forget to take my camera with me!

VENDREDI NOIR

2011-11-25T23:15:00.001-08:00

Black Friday was pure madness.

My mom and I decided to go early since Macy's opened at midnight and we assumed that it would be empty but OMG! Parking was scarce at South Coast Plaza and the shoe section at Macy's was horrible; we were literally touching shoulder to shoulder! I got sick on Thursday but I still decided to go shopping at midnight..I called my boyfriend and told him to come join the madness. He said he wouldn't but he showed up when I got back home! Anyways, I drank some Theraflu when I got home and slept until 2PM! When I woke up, my mom and I went shopping again! The parking and the lines were horrible, every store was a mess, and there were just way too many people in the way for me to comfortably look through the items I wanted. Even though it was hectic, we still bought a bag and clothes- can't wait to blog about it (:

And since BLACK FRIDAY is now over, it's time to put my scholar hat back on and study for finals! I have two finals on the 5th and one on the 6th so I have to start learning the material so I don't have to cram at the end. But then again, I usually stay up till 3AM before each major exam...

// Cynthia Rowley Vest // Zara Sweater // Ralph Lauren Blouse // Macy's Necklace // Chanel Sunglasses // David Buffalo Pants // Michael Kors Boots // Badgley Mischka Bag //

Here are pictures I took at a local bakery! They look good but I don't know if they taste good :P

Consacré à l'étude

2011-11-19T17:55:00.001-08:00

Hello everyone! Aren't you excited about the holiday season?! Thanksgiving is next week but I only have an extra two days off whereas students from other schools get the entire week off! I'm so jealous, haha! Anyways finals are coming up and I am starting to feel stressed again. There's so much information to know and just not enough time to study. Thank gosh I have extra time next week!

For this outfit post, my new hat is featured in only some pictures since I bought my hat today! I immediately popped it on for pictures after my shopping extravaganza- the tag was still on it! Anyways, I believe this hat was an amazing find. I was so shocked to find out that its final price was ONLY $6.99.... I bought a lot more things today and I will be sharing it with everyone soon! Hopefully I have time to snap some outfit pictures next week! I will probably do more shopping on BLACK FRIDAY!

// Zara Peter Pan Collar Shirt // Highway Jeans // Seychelles High Heels // Macy's Style Lab Hat // Jimmy Choo Blythe Bag // Forever 21 Bracelet // Chanel Sunglasses // Betsey Johnson Necklace //

Running Around for Research

2011-11-08T22:45:00.000-08:00

Hello! I started my day EXTREMELY early but it was DEFINITELY worth it!

I asked the people I research for if I could observe a live open surgery and they said YES! It was an AMAZING experience. Although I could not see much at times, since the backs of the surgeons were in the way, being in that environment was just thrilling however, the OR can get pretty hectic. They first performed a laparoscopy where they took some biopsies which further led to the open surgery. They removed the patient's gallbladder and it was such a different experience seeing an organ in person as opposed to seeing it on television. Afterwards, they took some x-rays and performed a nanoknife procedure to remove the cancerous tumors on the patient's liver. I was able to stand in close proximity to the patient, closer than the distance in the picture below, so I actually smelt the burning of these tumors- It is a strong, STRONG odor.

This picture is small but if you zoom in, you can see that there is a piece of tumor on one of the utensils on the sterile table. There's just so many names for the utensils... the one that stuck with me is the mosquito! I took my pictures far away since I did not want to be in anyone's way (:

I then went off to school but I went back to research for a mandatory meeting in the evening- right after class! I have chosen to do my research on distal pancreatectomy & the Whipple procedure and its relationship to diabetes. It would be a great honor to be published or produce a paper that could potentially be included in a medical journal... Anywho, talk about a long day. My back hurts like hell but my feet are fine. Quite the contrary to what usually occurs.

Until next time...

Butterscotch Latte

2011-11-05T19:29:00.000-07:00

Hello! I hope everyone enjoyed their Halloween! I went to a research meeting that evening and I brainstormed ideas for a project with the doctors. I am going to build my research around the pancreas- pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer and possibly it's relation to breast cancer. I will begin researching this weekend and I will present this information to the doctors in 2 weeks!

This past week has been hectic since I have been studying for my second midterm in Physics. At the end, when it was time to turn in our tests, we all got up and waited to hand it into the TA's. Unfortunately, my class is huge (400+ students) so cheating is imminent. Everyone was talking about how hard the exam was when a guy from the back of the room suddenly yelled, "CHEATERS! DR. WU, THEY'RE CHEATING!" The room instantly became quiet and everyone turned toward the back. All eyes were looking in the direction the furious guy was pointing to. My friend was also back there and according to her, she said that once the professor got there, the accused cheaters said that they did not cheat nor did they have any intention of copying each other. What did he do? He supposedly let them go. If they did cheat, I hope they got caught. The test was hard and no one had time to finish, seriously. In addition to that, this class is graded on a curve so everyone pretty much wants to kill everyone else for their grade.

Anyways, I am now 3 chapters behind in Human Physiology (5 lectures) and I'm already 1 chapter behind in Physics! I need to catch up soon! Thankfully there's no school next Friday! Time to catch up and relax a bit! I did lots of shopping today and I cannot wait to post up pictures with my new goodies!

// Zara Dress // Seychelles Heels // Badgley Mischka Bag // Saks Fifth Avenue Ring // Chanel Sunglasses //

POP POP POP!

2011-10-29T02:03:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!

Halloween is coming up! Any plans? I wonder if there will be a lot of Trick-O-Treaters this year. My neighborhood did not get a lot of little ones last year and since it's on a Monday this year, there might be less! Anyways, my Monday is going to be super busy with signing up for work, school from early morning to late afternoon, meeting with the research group in the evening, and who knows what else the night will lead to!

I took my midterm for Art on Thursday and it was projected onto the screen... But it seems like I cannot escape this testing schedule... I have yet another midterm next Friday in Physics. Fun stuff, no?

I realized that I must do productive things with any free time I have to build up my resume. So what next? I'm still looking for things to do... possibly more extracurricular things that I actually find enjoyable. I wish there was a part time stylist position or anything in the fashion industry that isn't an internship and doesn't require a degree in that field. I want to, obviously, stand out from the rest of my fellow Biology Majors.

Who says winter clothing can't have some color? Not me! (:

Currently listening to Passion and Danger- Michael Suby

// Zara Knit Top // Zara Trousers // Tory Burch Clutch // BCBG Max Azria Heels // Chanel Sunglasses // Necklace from Macy's // Ring from a boutique in Los Angeles //

92° in Autumn

2011-10-23T18:41:00.000-07:00

Hello Lovelies! I don't seem to have any more time to keep consistent outfit posts but I will continue posting as much as I can! School is getting extremely stressful and midterms are rolling around again - I have one on Thursday!

In addition to the added stress from school, I am thinking about where I should work. I was hired and laid off as a tutor due to stupid budget cuts in California! The UC Reagents are cutting money in the UC system however, they are raising tuition. Interesting, no? I am planning on sending in an intent to return as a Bio-Chemistry tutor (98)... hopefully there is enough space! I'm going to bother the advisers to see the statistics on that. If I am not hired, I will have to look for other jobs on campus... or I might sign up for peer tutoring!

Anyways, I wore this to school on Friday - not with THESE heels of course. I would die just walking to my first class if I chose to wear any type of heel. I'm fine with wearing wedges to school but my feet still get a little sore as the day comes to a close. I absolutely cannot wait until Autumn actually kicks in. The sight of Fall just seems really distant right now.

I volunteered with the Recuperative Program today and the people I met could have possibly altered my future. I was talking to a current medical student at UCI and she was telling me about her path to Medical School. The information she told me was very informative and I am planning on keeping in touch with her... my plans for the future are still a bit hazy but I am still exploring my options before applying to medical school.

On a RANDOM NOTE: I wish there was a French Society or something that revolves around the French culture around my area. I would really like to practice communicating in French and building up my skills!

// Zara Knit Top // Skirt Handmade by my mom! // Harajuku Lovers Heels // Free Press Necklace // Betsey Johnson Ring // Chanel Sunglasses //

Skirt was last worn in Champs-Élysées

Breathe Easy

2011-10-16T21:10:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

I felt extremely unproductive this weekend since I'm still recovering from midterm anxiety.

Anyways, yesterday was my 20th birthday! Although I aged another year, I do not feel as if I'm privileged to do anything. I'm still not considered an adult and I'm still not in the real "work force." School has basically been my life ever since I was 6 years old... However, I did a lot of shopping on my birthday and got a new pair of heels! At night, my boyfriend came over bearing gifts...

As for today, I went shopping again in the morning and I just started looking at Physics until I decided to take a break to blog! My boyfriend has been asking me what I wanted for my birthday for quite some time now and I never told him... For material things, I would like a lot of things, but then again, which girl doesn't? But what I really need is to escape reality. Just for a bit. I'm craving a crazy adventure somewhere... maybe Big Bear... possibly this winter break?

My mom bought me a bunch of necklaces for my birthday and I decided to wear a Betsey Johnson necklace one with my outfit. My mom knows I love photography so she decided to buy me a necklace with a camera on it! I would love to pick up photography again... maybe I will! I just wish the work/study load required for school wasn't so heavy...

My friend Stacy was spent her entire summer in Korea and she came back with gifts- the ring I'm wearing in this post was one of them!

// Alberto Makali Jacket // Harajuku Lovers Heels // Jimmy Choo Blythe Bag // Chanel Sunglasses // Ring, a gift from a friend // Betsey Johnson Necklace (part of my mom's birthday present to me!) //

The Workaholic

2011-10-14T23:14:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! I have been away from my blog since this week has been incredibly hectic. I thought this school quarter would be perfect and time management would be easy but I can see how wrong my assumption was. I decided to take two classes, Physics and Human Physiology, in which both the midterms and the finals happen to fall on the same day. The concepts in the classes are already hard and with the added time crunch before exams, the stress levels just rise to the extreme- releasing a lot of cortisol (This term and its feedback loop were included in my exam- Bio Majors will understand this :D ).

I took two midterms today and I wish I had more time to study for both. I will no longer be procrastinating this quarter because I am aiming for high grades...REDEMPTION IS IN THE NEAR FUTURE! I absolutely hate it when I exit an exam feeling that I could have done better if I devoted more time to studying or rather if I had more time to study.

Anyways, this was taken quite a while ago before I left to research. I am currently working in the office so the dress code is business casual. Well enough of my daily rants... this weekend shall be filled be relaxation and I will be making up for my sleep debt.

Orange Creme Popsicle

2011-10-02T21:43:00.000-07:00

Hello! The first week of school is over and midterms are already around the corner - as in 2 weeks! My professors and classes are really interesting however I would enjoy it more if everything wasn't crammed into just 10 weeks.

I bought some wedge boots on Friday. I actually bought a lot over the course of summer that I have yet to blog about since I stocked up on an enormous amount of autumn/winter clothing. This summer weather better go away soon!

Anyways, I have two midterms on October 14th: Physics and Human Physiology. I mean yes I will stress but then again, it means that my weekend will be free and that Saturday, October the 15th, is my birthday! :D

I love this bag!

It fits everything I need for school! I have been on the hunt for totes and I have quite a few now! I wish my classes were closer to each other and the time between them was longer. Why? Then I could actually wear high heels to school!

// J.Crew Top // Zara Polka Dot Shorts // Zara Belt // BCBG Max Azria Heels // Dooney and Bourke Bag // Chanel Sunglasses // Betsey Johnson Bracelet //

I volunteered today with the Recuperative Care Program and I am now confident with my blood pressure measurement skills! I remember it was hard the first time since I could not control the air release valve. I enjoy interacting with patients but I was a little bit congested today =/

Until Next Time...

12 Hours of Shopping: Last Free Weekend

2011-09-24T23:04:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! I started school on Thursday and the work load already seems like a pain. I have two midterms on October 14th, the day before my birthday, in Human Physiology and Physics! I definitely need to manage my time and use it wisely.

My first class was Arts on Thursday and I met some people in there. So far, it seems really similar to the Music class I took. Listening to music, interpreting art pieces and weekly quizzes, hooray! Fortunately the midterm for this class is on October 27th!

On Friday, I started my day with Human Physiology. I came around 5 minutes early and all of the seats in front were taken! So I sat in the back which was quite annoying since people kept on piling in. There was a herd of people sitting on the steps and standing by the doors, no kidding! The maximum amount of people in the class is 332 but a lot of people are still trying to add. I definitely need to arrive to school earlier on Monday! Afterwards, I went home since my feet were killing me (I wore high heels). Then I went back to school for Physics and it was also packed. My professor got right to business and started giving us the "basics" of physics.

As for today, I spent the entire day shopping. My ultimate goal was to find wedges that were comfortable so I could actually wear them to school. Some of my shoes are comfortable however UCI has a lot of hills so my shoes leave my feet blistered and sore! I was unable to find any that looked pretty and were comfortable so I came home without any shoes...but that doesn't mean I didn't buy anything else! I post up my recent purchases soon so stay tuned :D

My mom made this dress for me! It's a bit too short if I wear it by itself so I threw on a coat! I am planning on selling clothes soon- handmade by my mom! So be on the look out!

I am starting to develop bags under my eyes again ): Now that school is starting, they'll start getting bigger! This is a picture I took before I scurried off to research.

Blue Diamonds

2011-09-22T01:58:00.000-07:00

The outfit I wore to my first day of researching.

I tried to get in contact with the head researching guy but all my attempts failed so I decided to drive up there to see if I could meet him in person but that failed too...But it's understandable since he's on call therefore he's super busy and every moment of freedom is a chance to just sit back and relax.

I cannot believe that school is starting already! I'm really going to miss my lazy summer days. Luckily, I only have one class tomorrow but it starts at 3:30PM so the traffic getting there will be a real pain- especially from all the kids coming home from school. To add to the pain of that horrid adventure that is awaiting me, parking at UCI, particularly in Zone 3, sucks. Guess I have to leave home extra early... yay!

Anyways, my first class: ARTS CORE

I'm just taking it to finish my G.E.'s once and for all! Then I can concentrate on all my core classes.

//Jaloux Top // I.N.C. Pants // Jimmy Choo Blythe Bag // BCBG Max Azira Heels // Chloe Sunglasses // Forever 21 Bracelet // Saks Ring //

Playing With Stripes

2011-09-18T20:28:00.000-07:00

Hello!

I thought I would update my blog with this outfit even though I didn't wear this today. For the past two days, the weather in California has been amazing - quite cold actually however, it is heating up again.

I love this heart clutch since it looks like Judith Leiber's Heart N Soul bag. Sure, you can't carry a lot in it but it does look cute!

I went to look for scrubs today and I found a top that fits perfectly but the pants looked very child-like since it had an enormous elastic band on the back. I only tried one store today so I will probably search for some more later on in the week.

// Jaloux dress // Betsey Johnson Necklace // White Swirl Necklace and Gold Bracelet from Macy's // BCBG Max Azira Heels //

Butterfly Conservatory

2011-09-17T21:52:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

I have been unable to update my blog since my camera ran out of batteries but my loving and ever so thoughtful boyfriend bought me batteries; thank you Jonathan! I will try to update as much as I can before school consumes me. I still cannot believe that school is starting next week! I'm really going to miss sleeping in, eating at random hours, and having the freedom to do whatever I want whenever I want to.

I am excited about the research I will be doing with Dr. Imagawa! I started my first day last week and my research coordinator? (I'm really not sure what I should call him) showed me the clinic and how I will be able to interact with medical students and doctors! Although he lags in responding to my texts, he replied saying that I can help with a bunny surgery next week! I hope he replies to my returning text soon since I really want to witness a surgery - hopefully with a human soon too!

I went to school today to buy my textbooks and it felt nice to be back on campus. The atmosphere made me feel exhilarated! Haha total nerd. But my oh my were my books expensive... At least my Physics book can be utilized for an entire year!

// Hype Green Bag // BCBG Max Azira Heels // Saks Fifth Avenue Ring // Necklace from Nordstrom // Bracelet from Macy's //

Jonathan invited me to his father's company get together and it was crowded!

The balloon man popped the balloon so many times as we waited for him to make us a flower. He made them perfectly without popping any balloons for the people in front of us but he popped so many and made the balloons fly around us! I am extremely scared of the sound of balloons popping - no idea why!

Isn't he adorable?

Since UCI was less than 5 minutes away, we decided to head to the Student Center Parking Structure to take some pictures...

And here are our "couple" pictures!

// Zara Blazer // Ugg Boots // Necklaces from Nordstrom //

FNO 2011

2011-09-09T00:44:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys!

As promised, here are some pictures I took during Fashion's Night Out! I charged 8 batteries for my Canon Powershot and they all died! ALL EIGHT! So the pictures below were all taken from the camera in my phone. I will post more pictures soon!

What's the first thing I did? I attended Saks Fifth Avenue's Fashion's Night Out Fashion Show! The clothes for Autumn look amazing... lots of fur, fuchsia, and sheer fabrics! Oh I forgot to mention.... I sat front row !!! (:

Too bad most of the pictures from the fashion show turned out blurry.

My mom bought me an FNO tee shirt !

Below are some of the looks from the night.

Here is what I wore to FNO. I will have a more detailed post about my outfit soon!

HEY GUYS! FOLLOW ME ON BLOGLOVIN!

I created an account a long time ago but I am finally using it !

Keeping Myself Occupied

2011-09-08T00:09:00.000-07:00

I am so glad Summer Session is over!

I took my finals for Statistics and Music yesterday and grades come out in a week!

I have around 2 weeks left until school commences so I will try to update my blog as much as I can but I cannot promise anything since the weather in California has been quite horrid. On top of the scorching temperatures, the humidity from the monsoonal moisture is making me feel as if I'm in an oven!

I do not understand why blogger rotated my picture above but oh well!

On my first day of freedom, I went out and about in the morning but as the sun made its grand appearance around 2PM, I went back home. Jonathan already started school but he stopped by before to hang out for a bit. After he left, I started playing my violin and piano again. It felt really good to finally be able to relax and play music once again.

Sad part about opening my violin case was the discovery that my hygrometer broke ):

The hygrometer gives the reading of humidity levels so if it gets too hot, one would need to move the violin or it will start cracking. So now I will be researching for a good music store that can repair this and restring my bow (it's getting a bit old).

I thought I would share what Jonathan made for me!

He has made me MANY things that I will eventually take pictures of and post but here is the most recent thing (: Thanks a lot !

These two clutches are impostors of Alexander McQueen's Python Skull Clutch and Judith Leiber's Heart N Soul minaudière. I plan on wearing them soon so check back soon!

TOMORROW IS FASHION'S NIGHT OUT!

I will not be attending the one in New York City but I will be out and about at South Coast Plaza. I will definitely take pictures then.

Until then...

Jason Wu

2011-08-23T19:10:00.000-07:00

My Favorite looks from Jason Wu's Fall 2011 Collection.

My Favorites from the Pre-Fall 2011 Collection.

My Favorites from the Resort 2012 Collection.

My Favorites from the Spring 2011 Collection.

Vibrant Roses

2011-08-21T13:06:00.000-07:00

Hello lovelies! I have been away from my blog due to my heavy workload. I took a midterm for my Statistics class last week and I have another one on Thursday! That's right... ANOTHER midterm! Then right after that, I have a project for my music class and then it's finals week for Summer Session! Summer Session is only 5 weeks long so everything is crammed in however, I am glad I have 10 days off before the "real" school year begins on September 22!

Currently listening to Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley

// Rumors Shirt // I.N.C. pants // Harajuku Lovers Heels // Jimmy Choo Blythe Bag // Saks Fifth Avenue Ring // Forever 21 Orange Bracelet // Blue and Red Bracelets from Vietnam // Necklace from Nordstrom // Chanel Sunglasses //

AT ZARA: I immediately fell in love with this skirt when I tried it on so I had to get it! I loved the shirt but I do not think it was worth $100.. I think there are better looking and better quality blouses out there so I will continue my search for the perfect white blouse.

I tried on this skirt second and I was indifferent about it. Although the color blocking looks amazing, the skirt as a whole made my hips look really big (not apparent in the picture).

So I have been frantically studying for midterms and on the weekend before the exam, Jonathan was working on my closet! My mom wanted to expand it or rather make one side dedicated toward shoes so he built in a shoe rack for us! Thank you so much Jonathan!

I will upload the "finished" picture later!

I am planning to read The Memoirs of Hector Berlioz during my spare time. As according to one of the editorial reviews of the book:

"His book is both an account of his important place in the rise of the Romantic movement and a personal testament. He tells the story of his liaison with Harriet Smithson, and his even more passionate affairs of the mind with Shakespeare, Scott, and Byron. Familiar with all the great figures of the age, Berlioz paints brilliant portraits of Liszt, Wagner, Balzac, Weber, and Rossini, among others. And through Berlioz's intimate and detailed self-revelation, there emerges a profoundly sympathetic and attractive man, driven, finally, by his overwhelming creative urges to a position of lonely eminence."

My professor read an excerpt from this memoir and it was definitely intriguing. I felt the pain Berlioz was experiencing through his descriptive statements and cries of anguish. Hopefully the entire book is as good as that small excerpt.

Rose Meringue

2011-08-09T20:19:00.000-07:00

Awkward arm position! Haha

// Zara Top // Chanel Sunglasses // Inge Bag // Saks Fifth Avenue Ring // Almost Famous Shorts //

Hello all!

I have been away from my blog ever since I began Summer Session. I am taking Statistics and Introduction to Music. Each class is 3 hours long so I feel extremely tired by the end of the day.
My Statistics class is exciting since I am actually learning new material and the professor is French! Oui Oui! I wanted to get to know her during office hours however I have class during her open time slot. On the contrary, Music is getting quite boring. I've played music for practically my entire life so the material my professor presents is a lot of review- rhythm and pulse. I was extremely surprised at how non-musicians are unable to hear specific beats such as off-beats and other technical details. All the musicians had the same expression- the "SERIOUSLY?" expression. Haha. We did listen to an interesting song today. I'll post up the MP3 once I find it.

Anyways, Music is a relaxing class that I don't need to stress about! Yay! I just sit in the back and listen or drift off into space. *As a side note, I usually sit in the back of all my general education classes and in the front of my core classes. Even though that class is relaxing, the room has no windows and no air conditioning- the system in the entire Music and Multimedia building is broken!

Until next time...

Places We Visited

2011-08-06T00:29:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken in a really nice neighborhood in Irvine.

The following pictures were taken in Santa Monica. Getting there was a real pain since the traffic was horrible.

We ended up watching "The Smurfs" on a different day and it was cute.

I love their catchy theme song!

This was taken at Viewpoint... around 53 miles from San Diego.

On the very same day, Jonathan and I went to Long Beach to take pictures!

Why so serious?

Pictures Courtesy of Jonathan minus the picture of "The Smurfs."

Outfit posts will be up soon.
The weather has prevented me from taking any though... it has been too hot to wear anything worth blogging about.

Frolicking in The Garden

2011-07-24T22:15:00.000-07:00

Hello! I have been busy upholstering chairs and just relaxing so my blog has been quiet empty. Thank you Jonathan for helping my mom and I paint and reupholster our chairs and table! Besides that, I have been doing a lot of shopping with my mom and hanging out with Jonathan! I will post pictures of our adventures in a separate post.

I volunteered with the Recuperative Program today and we saw a total of 5 patients. The floor manager of the day was really nice even though I bombarded him with questions regarding research and upper division Biology classes. Due to patient privacy, I cannot reveal any names but I will say that one of the patients truly inspired me. He, I'll call him Joe, experienced a stroke in July that impaired the speech region in his brain. Although it takes Joe longer to inform others about his feelings and needs, he pushes through and is determined to get better. His room was littered with books and there was a Webster's Dictionary: Third Edition lying on his table. Even though his inability to communicate fluently frustrates him, his will power to get through this memory impairment is amazing.

// Handmade Dress by my Mom // Green Heels // Kate Spade Bag // Chanel Sunglasses //

Spots of Serendipity

2011-07-12T00:59:00.000-07:00

This is what I wore on Saturday to go shopping with my mom. It is quite exciting at the mall right now since there are so many things are on sale but the parking at South Coast is terrible during the weekends. Even though it was pretty hectic last weekend, I purchased a lot from Zara and Loehmann's. I went back today with my boyfriend to find an umbrella at Loehmann's but the color I wanted was sold out! Better luck next time!

// Zara Red Blouse // Zara Tank Top // Zara Polka Dot Shorts // BCBG Max Azira Heels // Rebecca Minkoff Bag // Chanel Sunglasses //

I uploaded the picture right side up but Blogger decided to rotate it 90 degrees...

This was the first batch of things I decided to sell. I went to two different "recycled clothing" stores and they bought most of my things - minus the brown maxi skirt. It was a gift that I never wore and now it is back in my drawer. I will probably make a donation pile soon!

I have many more things to sell so I will be going back there soon!

Hats off to you!

2011-07-06T19:13:00.000-07:00

I am planning on selling my bulk of clothes tomorrow to a consignment store. Not sure which location but there are 3 prospective stores I want to visit. In addition to that, I will be looking for boxes and tags so I can finally start selling bracelets! I made a PAYPAL account and a temporary website- via Tumblr! I'm really excited!

// INC Side Bow Tie Shirt // Zara Pleated Shorts // Reaction by Kenneth Cole Heels // Dooney and Bourke Bag // Lucky Bracelet //Chanel Sunglasses // Badgley Mischka Hat //