2012...The End(T-list) Edition

Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to have friends at a distance; they make the latitudes and longitudes.

-- Henry David Thoreau

My Twitter friends, I don't know what I would do without ya'll. For some of us, this is the 2nd or 3rd New Year for us, and even if it is our 1st...I want to let you all know that I value each and every one of you. You make my life brighter. Some of you are like the little sister's that I wish I had. 

Emzi- You are truly fabulous. It's been a couple years since i've met you. I value our friendship and it's been so nice getting to know you. I hope that in 2013 we continue to talk and get to know each other. :) Have a Happy New Year! You'll always be one of my favorite "mean girl's"! lol

Emilie- Wow, it's been a while since we've met. The girl who shares my hate for people! lol You are one of the funniest girls I know, and I hope you'll always stay that way(even when you get OLD!) lol. I hope that we'll continue to be friends in the coming year and beyond that. Have a Happy New Year!

Saph- My other favorite "mean girl". It hasn't been that long since we've met, but I don't think I know anyone as awesome as you are. I love how you keep it real and say shit how it is. There isn't enough people in the world like us! I look forward to talking with you more and getting to know you more in 2013! Happy New Year. Stay safe, healthy, happy and awesome! 

Marie- I can't remember how long we've known each other, but we've gone through 3 fandom's together. I love you, and one of the greatest experiences was getting the chance to meet you! You are truly one of the sweetest girl's I know, and I hope we have more chances in the future to meet! Happy New Year! 

Hyejin- It has been such a pleasure getting to know you. You have such a fun and outgoing personality and I hope that never changes! I hope that we continue to be friends in 2013 and beyond that. Let's keep watching Degrassi! lol...I hope 2013 brings you much happiness and health! 

Hyewon- We should talk more! :) I'm glad to have met you, and I can sincerely say that I think that you are one of the sweetest people ever. I hope that we'll get to know each other better! Happy New Year and I hope 2013 is amazing for you!

To anyone that I might have missed, it doesn't mean that I don't like you...it just means that my fingers are tired! LMAO. I love you all, and have a blessed and happy New Year! 

-Sierra

The Sad Thing Is...

They don't truly know what they've done to me, what they have turned me into....

Birthday Surprises: Day/Night out with Friends

Here are some of the pictures from the day/night I spent out with some of the people who mean the most to me!

 First thing on the list of things to do was an early afternoon session of glow bowling. We had a few drinks before we started playing which will explain the horrible scores in the picture below! LOL

 The letters represent our nicknames, and I'd be killed if I revealed them! haha, all I'll say is that I was #4, I was the only one who was able to use my real name (perks of entering everyone's information) :)

 Above are the shoes that I wore out for the night. I love that they are comfortable and it helps that they are really cute too!

 Dinner, Napa Valley Burger and Garlic Mash....so yummy!

 We left Granite City Eatery and went to buy lobsterita's! There is however no lobster in this drink...that would be gross!

 Let me explain something....when we go out to dinner, we hardly ever stay the same place for dinner, drinks and dessert. We usually go to different places, because we're picky like that. LOL...this brownie was amazing by the way!

This was at the Hard Rock Cafe where we met up with my bestie from here and my godson and daughter. This is called a Poolside Sipper and it was all sorts of good.

Last but not least is a compilation of the gifts I received from Emi and Miya. the shoes are unbelievable!

Birthday Surprises: Day out with Yuta

First I'll start off by saying that I am incredibly blessed to have such amazing parents (all 4 of them) and some pretty awesome friends. They made this weekend so very special for me and more than I could have ever asked for. The greatest gift had to have been when I showed up at my parent's house on Friday and sitting in the living room was Miyako and Emiko.  The only one missing was Katsumi, but she had a couple lectures to give at the school she teaches at. In order to keep it neat, this will be split into 3 different post. First post: Spending the day with Yuta.

 Started the day before my birthday with Yuta making me breakfast. It was sooo good, and he surprised me, because the last time he tried to cook, it didn't turn out well at all! I appreciated this and it was an amazing thing to wake up to! <3 p="p">

 After breakfast I was instructed to dress in something comfortable and be ready at 2pm. I asked where we going, but I was told it was a surprise and not to ask where we were going at any point that day, because he wasn't telling. He grabbed some blankets, a couple wine glasses, fruit, cheese and a bottle of wine and we set off on the walk to the park. I go to "Shakespeare in the Park" every year, but I didn't know when it was this year. I think I squealed and jumped around a bit when we turned the corner and I saw that Henry V was playing this year. The show was beautiful and the company was great. It was a really good afternoon and one that I won't soon forget.

 After coming back from the park, Yuta dropped me off at Pigalle Salon & MedSpa. He told me that our parent's  had already taken care of everything and to give my name at the front desk and they would handle the rest and he would be back to pick me up for dinner in 3 hours. My first thought was "what the hell am I really going to be doing here for 3 hours?!?", but I was treated to a deep tissue massage, seaweed body wrap,  mini facial, mani and pedi. It was beyond glorious! He came to pick me up and we went to get dinner and by that point I was starving so as soon as the food was put in front of me, I demolished it, which is why you only get a picture of dessert! haha

 No long explanation needed for this picture. This was one of the gifts Yuta bought me, and as you can see...I started eating them before I remembered to take a picture. LOL...they were the most delicious chocolate covered strawberries. I liked the milk chocolate one's the best, because the white chocolate one's were a little extra sweet.

 Now, for the end of the night.....I was surprised with a water show. It's been forever since this fountain has been opened, and it just so happened to open on my birthday weekend. I've included a video at the end of this post so that you can get the full experience...well at least like 55 seconds of it! LOL...I enjoyed the little kids who were watching it with us. :)

What a way to end an amazing day and I couldn't have been more grateful and thankful to have spent it with a guy who would give me the world if he could. My best friend who has always been there to help, listen, frustrate and annoy me. :) 

......and thanks to my parent's for being able to keep a secret.....lol

Next post coming up.....

Are You...Laughing?

First day of the New Year is complete! It started off late, because we couldn't wake up! LOL...Everyone crashed in my room last night. Emi, Kat, Miya and Kai were worried about some of their family members back in Japan because of the earthquake, so I wanted to make them as comfortable as possible until they reached their relatives. I was so glad that they were all able to reach their loved ones back home and that everyone was okay. The many earthquakes that happen in Japan yearly is a cause of great stress to their people, and it makes me worried a lot as well, because....my heart is over there. These are things that I have to think about along my decision to move there for 6 months this year. There has been some talks of Yuta and his parents moving back here, I don't know if it is going to be a forever thing or if they are only going to stay for a couple years. Either option would be fine with me. I just miss having them around...so much. Emiko is thinking about enrolling in design school here, but she won't be staying in Michigan she'll be going to school in New York. It would still be nice to have her close to me. New York is way closer than Japan, lol.

Anyway...what made my day so funny was....my ex boyfriend called. He picks the first day of 2012 to call and apologize for any and everything he has ever done wrong. I laughed, because none of that matters to me right now. I've forgiven him a long time ago...never will forget, but I can forgive. The fact that he is still tormenting himself over something that happened years ago is hilarious to me. I won't take responsibility for the pain that he is causing himself. Karma is a bigger bitch than I ever will be. I don't want to be a part of his New Years resolution. It's time to move on from those things and focus on what's here and now, and right now...these moments are so precious to me...I'm not going to let anything ruin that for me!

I hope you had a great start to 2012 and I hope that it continues for you! Next post should be tomorrow!

Love, Peace and all that jazz,

Sierra~