Intuition

Hey guys,

Sorry I haven't been on here in a while... Just haven't had anything really to talk about... But now I do. It should help my readers to keep coming back to my site. Sooner or later, they always come back for more. Hahahahaha!

I just came back from my vacation on the East Coast.. I had a great time, and time to think of what I want to do.

So I had a good time with my friends and loved ones. It was very much needed, and I was over-due to come back. It was great to be home again.

So you know how females have "women's intuition"? I had it. I drove by my old neighborhood, and all of a sudden I just got this feeling in my gut that I'm moving back. I can't explain it. Just go with it. So I'm working on coming back. It's a whole big process, but I'm gonna make it happen.

My vacation started on 6/28. It was a very early flight out. But I was excited, and awake to get it. I got home close to noon. I had one of my boys pick me up, we went to the buffet, chilled at his crib, went bowling, then met up with my girl, Michelle.. Her and I got to catch up, so that was great. Me and her go way back to freshmen yr. in HS. So it was great to see her again. :)
Later on we went to the movies with a group of ppl. We saw: "Wanted". Great movie btw if you love action movies. Whoa! :-D

6/29. I couldn't find anyone to chill with right away, but eventually found some of my friends to chill with for a while. I got to see Amy and Ryan. First I chilled with Ryan a bit, caught up, had lunch, then we met up with Amy at the old mall where I used to be a mall rat... Haha! Good times... So we went to the movies. We saw: "You don't mess with the Zohan". It was very funny, good story, and a good cast. Adam Sandler was great in it. We had a good time, and laughed a lot. Then we really went back in time, cause we DDred.

I learned how to DDR in the mall, so it was memories. :) One of my good friends got me started on DDR. She knows who she is ;) So that was fun doing that again. While we were there, Amy had brought her materials to draw cause I had asked her to draw out my tattoo for me. But ended up forgetting to take it with me to the tattoo parlor. But now I have a souvineer from her.

Thanks girl for drawing it out for me. I'll have to find a place to put it. It came out really good. You will make a great artist someday. :) Later on, we went to Billiards to play some pool. It was my bro, Chris's b-day, so they chilled with me till he got there so I wasn't alone.

Thanks guys! Love you! After that, they left and we split to go eat at the Grove. Now I don't know who's familiar with Stuff 'yer Face, but it's kinda like that. So we went there to eat, have a drink, and just catch up and chill. I had a creamsicle, and he had an appletini. Both were really good. I never had a creamsicle before. They came in the cutest martini shakers I've ever seen ^_^ After that we stopped at the liqour store to pick up some stuff, and went to billiards to play pool.

I made my own concoction... I made it in the past, and called it: "Monster luau" Ask me for the ingredients, and I may tell you, if you ask nicely :-D It's really good. Chris got a couple lil bottles of vodka and made a mixed drink. So we drank, and played pool. It was a lot of fun.

Then later on we went to his friend's house and just chilled for hours. It was cool. I really didn't get drunk that night, just mellowed out which was kinda what I needed at the time. There was a lot going through my mind that had me stressin. So the night ended early morning, but it was awesome. I never stayed out that late, but wouldn't stay out that late again.
We were out till 5am. Now I know how those celebrities feel that party till early morning. It's exhausting lol.

6/30. I took it easy most of the day, and just relaxed. Then later on I hung out with my boy, James. We chilled at his house a bit and just took it easy. Then later on we went to eat at TGI Fridays. That place is awesome! I love the food, and it's just a great place to go eat and chill. Unfortunately it was a short night cause I wasn't feeling well. I had a hangover, one of the worst ones ever. So nothing was helping, so we ended the night and I went to sleep.

7/1. I just took it easy, cause I still wasn't feeling well, just caught up on sleep. Around the afternoon, I had my friend, Chris drive me to my cousin's house. It was a fun drive up since we got a bit lost, but my Aunt guided us in the right direction and we eventually found our way lol. Thanks for your help hun, it was very much appreciated. Love ya!

Then later on, me, my Aunt, Uncle, and their friend, Anne went out to dinner @ Cahoots. It was a good place. I ended up being a lil naughty, we shared nachos. They were sooo good. The rest of the meal was just delicious, and I had a good time. After that, I got to see my cousin cause she came home from work.

So we stayed up a bit late catching up and spending time together since I was only staying there a couple days. It ended up being a good idea.

7/2. Me, Laura, and Aunt Karen had a girl's day. It started with a treated manicure, then lunch at O'Conner's. Good place, and good food but the service was very slow and we had places to go. Eventually the food came out, and it was very good. Then my cousin had a hair appt., so I just chilled out in the salon, txting ppl, and talkin to my Aunt. After that we went back to the house and chilled a bit.

Around 5, Chris picked us up, and we met up with one of my girls, Danny. I hadn't seen her since she went back to NJ after attempting to live with me where I am now. So it was great to see her again, just wish I had gotten to have more time with her... But there's always next time. So from our meeting place, we went to get something quick to eat, then it was off to New Bruns. to get our tat's. I wasn't really that nervious either. This is my 2nd tat now, and won't be the last :-D

Chris dropped us off at the parlor cause he had an errand to run. So, we filled out everything we needed to sign, and waited to get inked. Danny went first, and then I did. Laura stayed with me for support and cause she wanted to. I love you sweetie for being there. Thank you! So I ended up bonding with Laura and Danny that night.

It was great. What I thought was interesting to share was my tat was done before Danny's by only a few minutes. :-D So mine was done first. Haha! :-P I don't regret it at all. Then Danny had to leave and meet up with her family in LBI. So we said our goodbyes, and I thought up the idea to go to the movies.

We saw: "Hancock" It was very funny, entertaining, good story line, and good cast. If you like superhero movies, I totally recommend you see it, and if you like Will Smith as well. We had a good time. Chris dropped us off at my cousin's house, and we ended the night by taking some pictures together, since I wasn't going to see her again during my trip. It was great. Thanks sweetie for taking pics with me eventhough you were tired. I can't wait to see how they came out. Send them to me when you can. <3

7/3. James picked me up from my cousin's house in the morning. Originally, we were supposed to go to six flags, but that didn't happen. I will def. be going next time.

So we ended up chillen at his house for a few hours, and just took it easy. I ended up passing out, cause I was still tired I guess. Later on in the afternoon, we met up with Amanda. We went out to eat with a little group of ppl. It was me, James, Amanda, Mike, and Chris.

We went to this BBQ place called: "Big Ed's" Amanda had recommended I get the ribs earlier on so we both ended up getting them. Copy cat! :-D Haha! The ribs were really really good. Mmmmm, after that Chris had plans so he split. Then the four of us took a train to RedBank to see the fireworks. The train was majorly crowded, and we had to do some walking to get to where the fireworks were being shown.

The stores had lines starting from outside if you wanted to stop at 7-Eleven for drinks or snacks. It was crazy! But we ended up getting drinks later on when we were settled. Amanda and Mike went to get drinks and snacks, so she got drinks for James and I. Thank you for the drinks girl! You rock! :-D

Shannon, and her friends met up with us and sat next to us. So we all watched the fireworks together. They were the most amazing fireworks I've ever seen. Probably the best I'll ever see.

The most wicked awesome part of the fireworks was when they put USA in the sky. I never saw that before. Those were the ones that stood out from the rest. It was an awesome, and magical night. Then we took the train back, and there was some probs with the train, but it was okay eventually. We got stuck on the train, but the prob. was fixed. But the ppl on there were crazy. Crazy teenagers screaming, someone had a beer on the train and they were toasting, and one of them said that the person drinking the beer would get arrested and laughing about it. Now there was only one song that could define the ppl on that train: "Teenage Wasteland" by: The Who. It fit to a T unfortuntely lol.

So then we went back to Amanda's and the boys left, and it was girl time. So we stayed up a bit chatting, had drinks, and just caught up with one another. It was an unforgettable night, I can't get into detail. Just trust me on it. My Esp twin ;) Then we passed out.

7/4. My fav. day of the week! If you don't know it, then you don't know me very well. You have to fiture it out, no clues :-P

So the day began with Amanda's Dad taking us to Sam Ash to rock out. It was a lot of fun. Her Dad has been taking guitar lessons, and I guess it was time for him to get a new guitar to wail on. So I found a baby guitar to mess around with since that's the size I need lol. I was in my own lil world, and started singing. It was great, felt right at home.

I def. want to take guitar lessons in the future. Probably take voice lessons again first though, cause I did that for 7 yrs, and I miss it so much. There's still so much more to learn vocally. But I think I found my instrument. I want to get an acoustic/electric guitar to learn on. So I have the electric option later on. I can rock out with my bad self :-D \m/ Yea!

So we chilled there a bit, took some pics. Then we went to eat at this really unique buffet. It had many selections of food which I like. I finally got to try pierogies. They were really good btw. So that was fun. While we were there, I was thinking of some way to celebrate the 4th of July. So I came up with the creative idea since I went to bartending school to make either red, white, or blue drinks to celebrate the 4th.

So there happened to be a liquour store in the same location as the buffet, so we walked over. Her Dad ended up picking up Sangria, which was delicious. We picked up cosmopolitans. and then we went back to the house, and were discussing what else to do.

We ended up going to Blockbuster which was a very random and funny trip. haha! :-D So we got a couple movies, and went back to her house.

I dressed up for the 4th. My parents went to SF not too long ago, and brought me back this gorgeous oriental silk shirt. So I wore it. I figured, this is the 4th of July and I'm home so I should make it special. So Mike and Chris ended up coming over later, watched movies, drank, and had some munchies. We had a good time together.

7/5. We got up early, and Amanda's Dad took us into the city for a good portion of the day. We drove in, and then took the ferry to the city. Being by the water was great, cause where I am we have disgusting brown water. Blech! So we walked around a bit, taking pictures, saw ground zero, the seaport, did a lil shopping, found some unique stores, and went to Chinatown. It was really authentic...

They had the chopsticks, and the lil rice bowls you eat out of like I did back in the day with Diana and her family. Ah, the memories. I shall never forget them. :) Wo ai ni <3

We did a lot of sight seeing, and went into some beautiful chapels. Just gorgeous, and peaceful to be in. There were some things that got my attention, and I asked Amanda to take some pics for me. Thanks girl for doing that :) Taking pics is so much fun! ^_^

On the way there I called up my cousin, Jilly to say hi and see if we could meet up. But she had plans. It was kind of last minute so I expceted that. But it was still cool to talk to her and catch up a lil bit. Miss you Jilly! I will def. see you next time :) Here's something cool for you to read... My friend's Dad's guitar teacher teaches Bruce Springsteen's kids! Thought that would catch your interest ;) So we txted a bit while I was there, and sent her pics from my cell that I took so she felt like she was there.

I saw some really beautiful, and unique flowers. So I took a few pics of those. In the future, I want to get my own digital camera. A small one, but with a lot of mega pixels. The more there is the better quality the pictures will come out.

So then we went back around the middle of the afternoon. We met up with Michelle, so I could see her one more time before my vacation was up and to get my hoodie. Then we went back to Amanda's and relaxed for a bit.

Later on we thought of things to do since it was the last full day I had. We ended up dressing up a bit since it was my last day, and went to Red Lobster. Me, Amanda, and Chris drove to Red Lobster and met up with James.

It was a nice last dinner. Amanda and I got really tasty drinks. I got a bascibayne malibu bay breeze, and she a got a malibu hurricane. For dinner, I treated myself to rock lobster tail. It was so good, and appreciated it more since I hadn't had lobster since our trip to Maine when I had it fresh. :) So it brought back good memories as well.

So we all just chilled, and enjoyed each other's company. After that, I had owed Chris Thomas's Sweets. So went there next in New Bruns. I totally recommend you go there and have a blend-in. Just don't go too often. It's bangin, but unhealthy. So we went there, and I treated the boys.

Btw, Thomas's Sweets vs. Coldstone= Thomas's Sweets hands down :-D I first learned about this place back when Stuff 'yer Face was in my hometown, and it was connected to the restaurant. So that's how I heard of it. So we got our ice-cream, sat, and enjoyed it. Then I spent some time with James at his house, hanging out, and talked for a while. It was a good visit.

Later on Chris and Amanda met up with me and we peaced. The ending of my last night, was just good advice and last talks. It was all good and helpful knowledge to hear. Thanks guys for still being here for me. You both are so important to me, don't know what I'd do without you two.

And everyone else of course. I love all you guys, you're all special to me in your own way, and keep me sane. So then Amanda and I had some girl time again just chillen and then eventually went to sleep.

7/6. My last day was an early one cause I had somewhat of an early flight. So that was tough for us all. Amanda and her Mom took me to the airport, and gave me some food to eat later on since the plane didn't really serve anything till the end which was kinda pointless for me cause I slept the whole flight lol. They walked me in since it was my first time doing this. Thank you so much guys for walking me in. I really appreciated it. Thanks for taking me eventhough it was kind of early, I know it's tough. I appreciated your help.

When I got to Security, I had the most ditzy moment of my life I would think... Now you gotta remember I was running on only 3 hrs of sleep... I got my stuff through it, and started walking without my suitcase :-D. Thought I would share that so anyone who had a bad day would get a good laugh.

So I slept through the whole flight, cause the night before I got about a few hrs of sleep cause I wanted to spend some time with my Esp twin before going back. I could sleep on the plane so we stayed up for a bit.

So altogether, between the last hours of sleep there, and on the plane I got about 6 hrs which is still not enough. Finding my Mom was a lil difficult, but eventually I got it. My Dad met up with us at Pei Wei, which is a really good thai restaurant and we had lunch together. Then after that, I switched cars and drove with my Dad. We stopped at CVS to pick up the stuff I need to take care of my tat. I almost gave it away by asking if we have bacitracin in the house. But I left it as I need some stuff, I would tell him when I was ready and that I wasn't ashamed.

After that, I passed out. :-D I was tired as hell. Then they made me a nice dinner of bbq chicken that my Dad made. His chicken is the best! Mmmmm, I hope to learn how to make it someday.

Then later on I rocked out with some guitar hero, which helped me destress and bring up my mood since I was homesick already and sad to be back. So I took it easy the rest of the night, and went to bed early. It's back to job hunting.

My whole trip, I have no regrets. I got to do a lot, see as many ppl as I could, and people that wanted to see me of course. Some were just busy and I understand. I will see you guys next time, and get to the beach!

To all my friends and loved ones: I'm coming back. I don't know when, but hopefully soon. Not sure if it'll even be in NJ. But we shall see where the wind takes me. I will write more when I have more exciting news. Stay in touch, leave me some love whether it be as simple as a comment, or guestbook signing. But please do either one so I know you were here. It would mean a lot to me, and it's not asking much.

Ciao for now!

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