Alright, so Summer is right around the corner and it's haunting me because I'm already thinking about where I'm flying off to. So, it looks like we've made a decision on which continent we'll be traveling to this Summer...EUROPE!

I would've been okay with it either way. From what I understand there will be another Europe trip in the works in about November. Hopefully my new job will be willing to let me go. There is also another trip in March being planned for the Philippines, which I think will be awesome! I think it's just awesome to go to the Philippines with a group of friends!!! It will be crazy. Plus we're thinking of going to Hong Kong and possibly Japan. So that's something to really look forward to.

Anyway, Jason and I are still discussing where we are really going to be flying off to but it seems as though we will likely do a trip to London, Paris & Milan. So that's three countries: the UK, France & Italy. I'm already anticipating being exhausted...I'm afraid of that because New York was very tiring. A lot of walking will be done in Europe compared to New York so I better get some good walking shoes.

I'm excited just thinking about it! We are likely going to spend most of our time in London, so it'll feel like we're living there. Jason's company is based out of the UK and he'll be at work during the day for about 4 days. So, literally it will be like we were living there!

I will need to buy some new luggage because I don't have anything big enough to bring to Europe to carry all the things I plan to bring back. I just realized that. Dang it and we were planning on saving money before the trip. *sigh* Quite a dilemma.

HAH! NOT!

In case you were wondering, progress with school is so, so. My friends are teasing me that I might not graduate LOL! I will, dang it. I just need to get on the ball! *sigh* But don't you worry, I will make it happen one way or another! If there's a will, there's a way. The only problem is, I gotta find that will. LOL! Definitely there is a will for traveling and living my life far beyond college. It's as though I'm already there. But I just haven't quite gotten the logistics down. I'm not worried, I'm destined for greatness...hopefully. In any case, I'll keep you posted! Don't worry!!! Like Tim Gunn from Project Runway suggests, "Make it work!" hahaha

Hi All! I'm back from NYC. It was so tiring. As you all know, NYC is known to be the city that never sleeps. And in NYC time each night we pretty much went to sleep at 5am!

Anyway, the trip was fabulous. Our first day there we checked in and went straight to shopping. Later that evening we saw a Broadway show, Wicked! It was a great show, the set was amazing and the music was beautiful.

I would really recommend it to those who don't really like musicals. When I go back to NYC I'm determined to see The Little Mermaid, just because I know every line in that movie and every song you can pretty much sing along to. So, I'm real excited about returning even if it's just for that.

The next day we slept in and went to MOMA (Museum of Modern Art). That day was crazy because it was First Friday, everyone who came in after 4pm got in free. But we got to see Starry Night and the Water Lilies. Jason was driving me crazy by telling me how he saw the same paintings at the Louvre! That show off!!! Ah Paris, how I love thee. One day I'll go to the Louvre too! Later that night we had dinner at White Castle Burger. Jason really wanted to ask them if they've seen Harold and Kumar come through earlier that day, hahaha. Then at about midnight we caught a comedy show. It was lots of laughs, no one famous, but it was lots of fun.

Then on Saturday we slept in until 11am, but got right up to jump on the train to Brooklyn to make sure we got in early to catch the opening for the Murakami exhibit. We got to see a few new additions to the exhibit and were able to buy a bunch of things!!! I was real happy about that. I'll try to take some pictures of that soon so you can see all the cute things I got. After our quick walk through we were starving, so we walked down a few blocks to grab a bite to eat. We only intended to get a slice of pizza and get back on the island to get some real food. Instead we found a chicken and waffle place. The food was delicious, best chicken and waffles thus far. We're hoping to hit up Roscoes next time head back down south. hahaha I'm hoping we go to Compton. Is that weird? I'm not scared, I've got Jason. LOL. Afterwards we walked a little more around Manhattan when we got back, but I was uber tired and cranky. At the same time, all the stores were closing. I was sad. We got back to the hotel to take a nap and woke up to get ready to go out dancing. We ended up going to the club at around 1am and left the club at about 3am.

We fell asleep and woke up earlier this time because we needed to get ready, pack and check out. We left our hotel and did some more last minute shopping. Our last stop was Tiffany's. Each and every day I was trying to get to Tiffany's, only because it's like a pilgrimage every seasoned shopper should at least make once in their lifetime. So I did it and I was glad I did because I experienced Tiffany's famed customer service as well as pick up a piece of jewelry that was exclusive only to NYC Tiffany's!!! I'll take pictures of that soon too! hahaha I think my purchases were well worth the trip.

Yes, I'm going away again. Sarap ng buhay! LOL Our flight leaves tonight at 10:30PM, we're taking the redeye and we should arrive in JFK at around 7AM. It'll be awesome. I'm so excited. I'm prepared to do lots of walking and lots of subway riding. Yeah, ew...but Jason likes to feel like a local when he travels so he's all for the whole subway ride thing. Last time I went to NYC I took taxi's everywhere. He said I was so posh. LOL

But I was with a big group so it didn't cost so much. This time, it's just the two of us so the subway makes more sense. In fact, I was real close to going to NYC by myself. Luckily Jason was willing to come along for the trip. He's so awesome!

I think we're so lucky to go there for 4 days. After San Diego, I'm willing to spend the week out there just surfing and partying. LOL That would be an awesome vacation. Even if we went away to some foreign country to surf that would be awesome too.

I don't know where we're planning to travel this summer. There was some talk about Japan instead of Europe. He researched the cost and its ridiculous. He mentioned something about going to Europe in November with his friend and his girlfriend. Then he mentioned how it changed to August instead. So, I'm real confused with what's really going on. I'm okay with either choices, just hopefully my new job wouldn't mind that I go away so soon after working.

So far my mind is in the gutter. All I can think about is traveling. Before it was all about shopping, but now it's all about travel and all the new places I could go. I would love to fly out to NYC at least 4 times in a year. To go shopping and to check out the hottest Broadway shows. Wouldn't that be awesome?!?! Tickets weren't too bad for last minute. If I would've booked them earlier it probably would've been cheaper. I think I'm going to sign up for all those travel update thingy wingy that tells you when the best deals are. So if I find a cool deal, I can just tell Jason, he do you feel like going to such and such place? LOL

I'll keep you all updated on the decision we end up making for our big international trip! But for now, we'll be headed out to NYC! YAY! I'll make sure I take LOTS of PICS!

Our trip pretty much started off with a day at Disneyland, then a day at the beach, clubbing and a day of shopping. We came back to San Jose real late in the evening. I didn't get to sleep until 6AM!!! I was exhausted.

The pictures I do have are mostly from Disneyland. I really wanted to make sure I went on Pirates of the Caribbean because each time I've gone to Disneyland in the past, it's been closed because of renovations or construction. So, luckily we went on that. Another ride I was hoping to go on was the new Finding Nemo ride, which luckily we were able to get onto as well. I can't wait to go back. It's so much fun going there with a group of friends. Or pretty much just any group of people.

Next we spent the day at the beach, some of us spent it surfing! It was AWESOME! For those who didn't go definitely missed out! I will definitely buying a surfboard for this summer cuz it'll be my new hobby!!! I am determined to be a good surf rider!!!!!!

The same night of the beach we went out to downtown San Diego, had a few drinks, met with a couple of my friends and did some dancing. It was crazy and it was fun! Afterwards we ate at a late night Mexican restaurant (no not Taco Bell! lol) and I made sure I ordered some carne asada fries! I was so happy after that!

Then the next day we woke up late and headed out to the malls in Orange County. Jason kept telling me about this awesome mall in Irvine and I really wanted to go. He hyped it up for me! But by the time it came to that, most people weren't really looking forward to going, they just wanted to go back to Downtown Disney and buy some things they missed at Disneyland. I was ERKED! I really wanted to go, especially me since I'm a shopaholic!!! I almost about cried when Jason asked me how much I really wanted to go!!! In my mind I thought to myself, "Do I really need to answer that silly question?!?" LOL!

So anyway we ended up going to the mall and it was awesome! At the end of the day I kept saying, "This is the best day EVER!" hahaha and I'll tell you why. So, Jason and I break off the group because I figured no one would able to catch up with us. Because we are both marathon shoppers. So anyway, this mall is awesome!!! They have all these wonderful stores that I couldn't believe they housed all in under one roof! I was excited. I saw a huge Gucci store, a Bottega Venetta, I walked into the Louis Vuitton and was in love. I was in search of Tokidoki pieces so I demanded that we walked into Macy's and Nordstroms. When we walked out of Nordies I saw a Chanel boutique! I walked in and said to myself, "Oh my God I have fainted and woke up in Heaven!" I was in love. I love the Chanel pret-a-porte and the beautiful Chanel costume jewelry and of course the beautiful Chanel handbags! It was TO DIE FOR! I was crying when I saw the tags for the beautiful dresses, most of them in the $5000 range.

So we walk in and Jason instantly sits down, I was a little sad because I really wanted him to see the beauty I see in one of my favorite fashion houses. But I figured he was just being a guy. So as I walked through the boutique seeing the beauties of Chanel I cross through a couple and heard a voice I recognized. I turned to look at the couple and I stared at the man who was leaning up against the wall. He pulled down his sunglasses and I immediately turned to him and said, "Hi! So nice to meet you. Can I get a hug?!" LOL it was USHER! YES, Usher! Chillin' in Chanel! I couldn't believe it. I asked if I could take a picture with him and he said that we couldn't take a pic in the store. I said, "Okay! Do you want to meet my boyfriend?!" LOL He said, "Sure!" And I look over to Jason and say, "Jason, come here! Come here! I want you to meet Usher!" LOL and he's still sitting down, cool, calm and collected and says, "Leave him alone, I know." And I'm like, "Are you sure? How do you know!?" So I turn to Usher and said, "Aww I'm sorry, I guess he doesn't want to come here and bother you." And Usher turns around and waves at Jason and says, "Whatsup man." And does that manly nod thing.

Apparently, Jason realized Usher was there a good 15 minutes before I did. He said that I passed by him a couple times and still didn't realize it. I was so enthralled with Chanel that I didn't realize I was in the midst of a celebrity!!! hahaha Funny story aye?!

Then I walked away from the store so elated that I saw Usher! I couldn't continue to browse inside of Chanel because of utter excitement. As we walked away I saw a Mikimoto store! EVEN BETTER!?! I walked in and shopped for some pearl stud earrings. I couldn't stop telling the sales associate about how I ran into Usher and that this was the best day ever! I had to buy the earrings regardless of my budget just to seal the deal, just so that I could never forget the day I met Usher while shopping!

Now I'm determined to meet other celebrities! Now I want to meet Chris Brown and Lenny Kravitz. LOL Mostly men who remind me of Jason. Next time I meet Usher I'm hoping to get a picture of him and Jason together. LOL just so I can drool at both of them. hahahaha!

UPDATE: I finally got a few more pics from SD. So here ya go for your viewing pleasure