Everything in moderation, slowly, steady as she goes.

This has been my favorite picture of us, in a long time, mainly because my iPhone has been my go-to photo-taking device, but could never come up to par with my neglected DSLR. I'm not into big bags, so carrying and transporting my baby safely is a challenge. 

I was supposed to move up to Vegas with Dustin in the beginning of the year, but plans changed when unforeseeable opportunities arose that I just couldn't pass up. He came for a mini vacation for some family events that took place the past few weeks, and now he's back in Vegas. I will miss him and I can't let my emotions get the best of me, but long distance is tough and hopefully I can be counting down the days when I can take a vacation there and do what I love to do (travel) - road trip!, but for now it's time for me to get everything settled back in and to re-prioritize.

For one thing, my MacBook Pro took a toll on me which means more bills to pay because I replaced it with an 11" MacBook Air - my current get by that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE. Hands down I'm all in for Mac, ever since grade school because I grew up with it and fell in love with it. Being one constantly on the go nowadays, I realized how much I depend on a portable computer. I will be extra careful with this one, not that I was at all careless with my last one. Being without a MacBook for a few weeks, created more back work that usual... I dedicate the next few weeks of school for cramming and catching up. Wish me luck.

Next comes summer, which will probably mean to rack more hours at work so that I can save for a trip to the mainland. I will surely take at least one this year. Ideally I want to go in the winter, because I'm usually travelling in the summer, so I just want to embrace all things winter - from clothing to fashion - but summer is when everything is cheaper. Torn.

Then Fall 2012 semester, the upper-level classes I'll be taking next semester means less work hours at my current job. I have to improvise on how I'll make money, since I really will only get to work at least once a week, on Friday, and that's not enough.

I have other projects that have been keeping myself occupied lately, which is why I've been on hiatus with blogging for the past few months. I don't know where I'm going, but I know that I'll get there - everything in moderation, slowly, steady as she goes.

Instagram!

I haven't been blogging lately, on blogger or tumblr, for many reasons. Besides school and my regular job, I got another job as well as an internship for DisFunkshion Mag which ended last month, and another job at La Tour Cafe which is about to end also because of my move to the mainland. About six months ago, I wanted to work on my resume so that I did. It's a shame that I could have had more months as experience but the decision to move came when I least expected it.

Besides all of that, I also got a new phone, an iPhone, so I've been on instagram lately. Sorry for those who don't have it (momentarily) but for those who do, please feel free to follow me. My username is jusebox. :)

3rd annual Christmas trolley ride

Tis the season to be jolly and for Christmas festivities, so on Saturday night, I accompanied my boyfriend, his family and family-friends, on their annual Christmas trolley ride. It was a 30 minute ride around the streets of Honolulu to see the bright visuals of lights around town. It's a shame we sat on the wrong side of the trolley so I couldn't get pretty pictures.