$200 for Hair???

I am not one that spends money capriciously. I have never spent more than $50 bucks on my hair before. Today, I got the magic straight perm done to my hair for $200 + tip.

I'm still reeling from how much I just spent for a ridiculous cosmetic procedure.

Reason why I got it: So I wouldn't have to take care of my hair in Europe. I paid $200+ for the comfort of not having to take a blow dryer, hair products, and a flat iron to europe. I thought it would be worth it ... I really hope I'm right.

At the moment, my hair is so flat and lifeless although the conditioning and nutrient products they put in my hair makes it feel oh so soft. Still ...

Dang ...

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Philly, NYC, Caribbean!

It was glorious! :)

I spent the first week in Philly and NYC with my (now married) cousin getting ready for her wedding. Her wedding was so fun. Can't remember the last time I partied like that - and in front of my parents. I have to admit, there were some super embarrassing moments because my dad happens to be one of the stereotypical - loud, obnoxious, drunk who likes to be the center of attention. This is not to say that I dislike him - its just ... many moments was I sitting there at family dinners or extended family dinners with my cousin's fiance's family and extended family just cowering under my fingers with my head looking down and head shaking ... sigh ~

After wards, my sisters and I went on a cruise to the Caribbean for 5 lovely days amidst hurricane Anna and Sam. It was nice and relaxing when we weren't out snorkeling in the 3rd largest barrier reef tasting one of the saltiest waters, or jumping into ice cold cavern waters seeing animal bones at the bottom or holding baby alligators at the everglades in Miami!!

I am now recouping and getting ready for trip number two: Europe starting 9/3/09!

Can't wait!

Cheers! :)

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.... all done!

Finally, the 2 months of bar (+ life dramas) hell has gone and passed me by. I am completely grateful regardless of whether or not I passed. Of course I will be more grateful if I passed but nothing I can do about it right now! :)

I spent Friday buying my sister a brand new car (Mazda3 i sport in white). It's completely so cute but I found myself not as excited about brand new cars as I was 5 years ago when my parents bought me mine! They say I'm getting old!

Saturday I spent with my sisters cleaning out the garage so we can put the new car in there. Both my sister and I moved back home for the time being so all our junk just kind of piled up. Nobody bothered to clean it - and when I say nobody, I meant we. In any case, it was one of those "Uhhhhh" and "pick it up" and "why are you so weak?" kind of morning. But all in all, the resuts turned out pretty awesome.

Sunday I woke up oh so cranky and not feeling so well. Went shopping at the mall but didn't end up getting anything except getting my watch new batteries. Boo ... Finally felt the post traumatic stress from the bar exam as it finally hit me that I'm done. I think my body was allowing itself to get a little sick since I simply refused to be sick during the hellish time. That just goes to show - mind over bodily conditions do work sometimes! HA

I've been worried about not having a drinking buddy here, but I'm being silly. I make acquaintances so easily and I do have a couple of people who will drink with me. One is a party party girl (fun)! Can't wait to start drinking again ... I did have 2 glasses of Guiness right after the bar exam. Boy, it was so delicious!

Next plans:
1) Philly this weekend
2) New York next weekend
3) Carribbean the week after that
4) Home for about 1.5 weeks
5) Europe for September!

I will be back to share some fabulous stories and pictures!

PS: Can't wait to make out with a super cute european boy! Hee hee ^^ Wish me luck on finding one!

Cheers! --