Happy November

When I grew up I was looking forward to November 1. Yes, not Halloween but November 1. It was the first day during our first half of school year that we got off. I never knew why but I really didn't care either. Today I know what November 1 stands for and although I do not have any classes today, I am not entirely happy. Today, my thoughts are not here in California but with my family and one friend in Europe. My thoughts are also with whoever out there who has lost someone special in his or her life. 

But to a slight brighter topic...I cannot believe it is already November. How did that happen? Soon enough 2011 will be history. But of course Christmas needs to happen first. YAY!!! The past ten months have been quite interesting, challenging, eye-opening, tragic, sad, and simply worth it. 

Ten months ago I celebrated the New Year with my friends here in California, and baaammm I am back in California - for longer than just the regular month and a half. Ten months ago I didn't know I would find myself in a so-called pickle for the past four weeks and end up sick. I am doing slowly better now, but really I would have never thought of October being such a pain in the butt. Emotional stress, and pressure can make you extremely sick. Trust me. Ten months ago I would not have thought to get sad every time I hear a few particular songs that would remind me of those harsh and brutal three days in March. It pains me and at the same time gives me strength. Ten months ago I would have never thought I'd be writing this today either. Life has changed quite a bit for me. I am not sure whether or not this is the right path in life but hey, don't we all just follow certain paths in life not 250% sure if that path is the right one?
Ten months ago I would have never thought to be much closer to certain friends, and to have lost contact to those that I thought would care more. Life and its constant ups and downs.

In other words...I just wanted to say hello and tell you that yes I am still alive, doing better and looking forward to this month to be a fantastic one. I want to do things, explore places, meet people and friends so I can clearly say that yes, I lived this month as strongly and as beautifully as even possible.

Enough said.
Sorry for the weird post, but it just needed to be said.

Happy November!!!

Happy Halloween

I am back lovely readers...yes I know I was away for quite some time, and I was not really myself either. I tried so hard to be myself and to live life, but I failed. Miserably. I am appalled at myself. Yes, only at myself. Lots has happened in the past four weeks, and I tried to keep up a normal face, a normal pose, and not show emotions until last week. I let go off everything and anything and it felt good. I had a Selma-cry day. Literally. And figuratively. A few of you know what happened and I want to keep it between us. It's not something I want to yell out loud and share with the world. Not my proudest time of the month, or the week or the year, but I am doing much much better now.

I hope you enjoyed Sierra's guest post on Friday. I loved it. I was so looking forward to fall and Halloween but literally failed to enjoy it. I got sick, and it wasn't the flu. I still am trying to recover. It'll take some time. However, I know I did the right thing and will smile again soon. So I am more than just grateful for a little bloggy help here and there when it's needed. Thank you again, Sierra, for your help.

Her lil' post got me into Halloween mood again...and since today is the official day of one of my favorite holidays...I just had to share some pictures with you all. Ready?!

Have a spooky day!!!
Or not. ;)

Home Decor - Gearing Up for Halloween

Hello! It's just me, an ocean dreamer again. ;) 

While my bestie is catching up on some much deserved sleep from her crazy schedule...

I'm here to entertain you with some fun Halloween photos!

But wait...not just your everyday photos. 

Here are some Hallowen interior design decor photos!

Sorry, I'm in a funny mood because it's 2AM my time, lol.

Leave it to Martha Stewart to impress us...

A very black and dark kitchen, perfect for Halloween!

Country Living! Loving the orange roses!

These plates are SO rad.

SPOOKY!

 This is just the sweetest!

So...have you decorated your homes for Halloween time?

I can't believe it's on Monday already! 

Have a Happy Halloween and send Selma some bloggy love...

She needs some!

xoxo, Ocean Dreams

Monday Blues

Okay, guys...I was spoiled last week (and didn't post about it...boo on me!) and now this week is going to be a b****. To top it all I am getting sick, too. Isn't this lovely? I have an exam Monday morning, a horrible class after that exam and a paper due Wednesday. My stomach already bugs me because I know I am going to fail this paper. I put so much effort in it but it's not what my professor wants or appreciates. I mean, I don't want to be one of those people writing a paper in 30 minutes and get an A. Well, scratch that, I actually want to be one of those...but I am not. I feel I need to read more, explore and research more. Apparently whatever I've been doing for the past almost four weeks isn't enough and she thinks I'm not doing my job. It pisses me off. Believe me. Then again, two very different world collide when we both sit down and it is not very helpful. Not even challenging. I'm just irked and very stressed.

With that being said...I will be a little more missing in action but hopefully will be back later on this week...hopefully. I miss you all.

Happy thoughts are needed.
Always.
We all know that.

Trust me, my diet after this Wednesday is going to be very sweet!!!!!

Hope you had a great weekend and a fantastic week!!

What I've been up to

...I hardly recognize myself. I love to write, and share with you what I've been up to but I hardly find time to sit down and do anything else besides my redundant studies and researches. I never thought I'd have such a hard time settling in, getting used to everything and all. I had too much fun enjoying life and now school work is driving me nuts. Wish I could just find a job that pays well, that makes me happy, and just allows me to be myself and live life as much as even possible. Oh well...gotta dream, right?

Either way, I thought I'd sit down once I have time or the energy to do something else and well, here I am sharing some photos with you. Some of you may recognize these, but I still wanted to share some "me time" with you all. I think it's okay for me to do so, right?

 Not the best shot but I had some Sushi with my bestie, Sierra. 

Hmmm, now I'm kinda hungry again.

You know, when you are bored and you have no idea what you are doing and where you are...or you do but you have to wait until you can get in...all you have to do is take out your phone and camera and take some fun shots... :)

 That was Friday night's dinner...they guys went to a game, the girls went to have some yummy food. :) 

Hmmm, I think that's supposed to be me. I love this shot. Thanks Sierra for a fun day and a great new profile pic of moi. ;) 

A friend of mine made these from scratch. Thousand times better than from a so-called coffee shop. Trust me, they were delicious...we ate 'em all. Fast.

Can never get enough of these paws. They are so soft it's ridiculous. 

They just need to be trimmed and cleaned like every day. Grrrrr.... 

This pretty much sums it all up.
I've been incredibly busy.
Yes, busy is good.
However, busy can also be terrible, and I happen to just forget to drink and eat sometimes. Not at all good. So yeah. I also try to find some time to just relax and do whatever I want to do and not what those professors want us to do. They may still think I'm 18 (hahaha, I so don't wish!!), and I am not. I'm old enough to know that there are better things out there and more important things, too, that make up life. Education is a fantastic value and a great tool to get ahead in life but sometimes it is not everything. It simply isn't. Life is the greatest teacher of all...and a PhD and all cannot alter this fact. Ha, my sole opinion, so if you disagree...I am fine with that. I really am.

Oh, and in the midst of all...I have been trying to catch up on blogs. Crazy me.
I may not always comment but you lovely bloggers out there just know I am enjoying reading you and nothing can stop me from engaging myself with some fun blog stories and all. :)
Thank you.

Have a brilliant day!!!!