::Roch Says::

::Street Scene 2004::

Like wow! It's hitting me that I'm actually going to get to go to Street Scene! Not only that, but it's going to be a historic event as well! A Tribe Called Quest is reuniting after how long and I'm going to get to see them perform. It's so cool! The line up is pretty freaking dope. Maaaaan...I'm one happy, chubby, short girl. Check out this line up (I bolded my faves):

Friday Night

Best Buy Stage:
Social Distortion, AFI, Jimmy Eat World, The Killers, Louis XIV

Time Warner/Roadrunner Stage:
Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, A Tribe Called Quest, Black Eyed Peas, Patty Smith & Her Band, Scarlet Symphony

Captain Morgan Stage:
Ludacris, Galactic, Dilated Peoples, Amp Fiddler, Brazilian Girls

Saturday Night

Best Buy Stage:
Jack Johnson, Roots Rock Reggae Festival, G Love & Special Sauce, Donovan Frankenreiter, Louque

Time Warner/Roadrunner Stage:
P.O.D, Foo Fighters, Cypress Hill, Eek-A-Mouse, Authority Zero

Captain Morgan Stage:
Wyclef Jean, Slightly Stoopid, Toots & the Maytals, Blackalicious, John Butler Trio

Yay for good music!!! Even bigger YAY because I'm going both days with people I absolutely ADORE!!!

Hmm...so what else can I babble about? Oh yeah! For those of you who've known me over the years, you may have noticed that I have this issue with myself. I can't leave my physical appearance alone. I'll get bored with how I look so I'll either do the emotional hair cut/dye thing. I did the piercing thing, which I hope to revive (I so miss my lip ring, eyebrow ring, and nose stud). I go through make-up phases, like right now it's the religious lipstick and eyeliner deal. I was doing the whole eye shadow with eyeliner, mascara, lip liner, blush, and lipstick thing for a while. Then there are the times where I stick only to chapstick and mascara. Ummm yeah...OK...point made.

So, I did have a point. I recently did the whole hair dye and cut thing again. I gave myself fuschia highlights and changed my bangs. So my mom goes off on this line of questioning which ends with a snippy comment. It is as follows:

"What's wrong with you? Do you have some kind of fugitive complex? Why do you always change your look? Are you trying to hide from people? Why can't you just look like a normal girl? I'm tired of your punk looks."

Now, I've been thinking about what she said. I try to be the type of person who does their own thing. I'm mindful of trends, fashion, and that sort of thing but I don't necessarily translate them into my personal style. I like taking advantage of the fact that I can change my appearance in little ways like body piercings, haircuts, dye jobs, or changing the color palette of my make-up. I like mixing up outfits in terms of colors and textures. I'll admit that I'm not always the most put together looking person, but fuck it. I'm generally happy with who I am and how I look. I can feel confident knowing that no matter how I look on any given day, I'm genuinely loved by the people who count most in my life. I don't want to be the type to compromise myself. I do not, I repeat, DO NOT want to become a sheeple to gain acceptance. That's just not my thing.

The changes I make in the way I look are ways for me to feel more comfortable in my skin. I'm not unhappy with myself, I just like to do something different every now and again. It's refreshing each time I go in and out of a phase. I liken it to a reminder of sorts, because as a person I know that my life experiences are changing my perspectives each and every day. The mental and emotional changes I've gone through outweigh any amount of physical changes I self inflict. I don't want to have any regrets and I definitely don't want to spend my time pondering all the "what ifs". It's still me underneath all the cosmetics. Love it or leave it.

Random Blurb: Oy, I know this was a lengthy entry. But I think I may disappear once school gets into full force.

posted by Rochelle @ 1:24:00 AM 0 comments

::Another Semester::

OK, let me start off by admitting that I am a LIAR. I don't have pictures to post and that is just too bad for those of you who were waiting for them. So, hmm. I feel obligated to blog because I know that this is one of the few ways for certain people to know what I'm up to...and blog I shall.

I'm very excited because I will be attending this year's Street Scene. The line up looks absolutely awesome! My little sister is kind of disappointed that I won't be going to our annual block party. But hey, there's always going to be another block party. No regrets! Hmm...I'll be hanging out with my younger siblings for a good amount of time this week. Since my sweetie pie will have a week's head start on this semester, I will be adjusting to the drastic cut in together time. My schedule looks a little crazy, but I'm sure it will be rewarding come finals. I have a whole semester to make up for, so busting my butt is a personal must.

It's been nice to hear from old friends again! I've been fortunate enough to reconnect with some people I haven't seen in a while. It's been quite nice, even if it's only through myspace.com. I must say again, it was nice to see family this summer. All in all, I'm just thankful for the opportunity to have a real break. It's been refreshing, and now I feel mentally prepared to get back to business. I haven't felt this good about going back to school since the 5th grade, and I'm looking forward to challenging myself. I'm really looking at this semester as a new beginning as a stronger and more capable person. I have never felt this confident in myself and it's thanks to all the love, inspiration, and compassion I've received from all those who surround me. So in the words of Spongebob Squarepants, "I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready-eady-eady!"

Random Blurb: Whoa...nerd alert! I sound like a dweeb!

posted by Rochelle @ 9:11:00 PM 0 comments

::Burn Baby BURN::

Damn, so much crap has happened since my last post. Nothing really exciting, just a whole lot of family time. My mom's only sister, who currently resides in Texas, was in town for a week. I helped my maternal grandma celebrate her 79th birthday. My mom's cousin from San Jose came down to visit with her two daughters. I've just been tired from it all. Family time is often draining for me, but I'm thankful for the time I can get with them.

I have some pictures I should post from all the outings I've been on. When my tita Cha was here, we went to this really cool aerial tram thing in Palm Springs. Before my aunt left we had a family lunch at VIP for my grandma's birthday. On my lola Paz's actual birthday I visited her apartment. I was able to catch a Padres game at Petco Park with my brothers, sister, sweetheart, and my younger bro's bud. When my auntie Alice, cousins Jhen and Nikki were here we went to the world famous San Diego Zoo. The very next day we all went to Sea World. I was pleasantly surprised by the new Journey to Atlantis ride. It was quite refreshing after getting my back sunburned.

Good golly that has all pooped me out. It's been hard to keep up with people, especially since I seem to be having a difficult enough time keeping up with myself. It's hard to explain so I won't try. So yeah, pictures next time...whenever that may be.

Random Blurb: Man, I need to hibernate until the semester starts.

posted by Rochelle @ 11:28:00 PM 0 comments