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Hi there,

It really has been so long. I'm just seeing if this thing is still working. I just updated the look of my blog. I'm not sure yet if I want to invest a whole lot into this blogging endeavor.

So many things have happened since my last post. Maybe I'll come back to write a few things...

It is my hope that you are doing well.


Until next time,
Derika

Mebbay

This is my friend "Mebbay" whom I feel really thankful for. I've known this girl for less than a year, but it's crazy how comfortable I already am with her. She's one of the few people I've met in college who has seen behind my guarded walls. I know it sounds dramatic, but it's the truth. I don't let people in easily, especially since it's so easy to walk out. My life isn't perfect, but don't get me wrong, I'm not ashamed. I simply choose to not share my life story with every single person I meet. ~~Mebbay gets me though and she doesn't care about my past. She accepts me for who I am today and looks forward for my future. I know I have her support and I know I can always count on her to listen to me -- even when I'm whining or being plain ridiculous. I don't throw "I love yous" often because I want them to really mean something. With this girl, however, I can honestly say those words with conviction. She has my back and I have hers. I'm really looking forward to the memories we'll make as our college years and the rest of our lives pass us by. Mebbay's a keeper, and though we don't talk or see each other everyday, it's so nice to know that our friendship remains alive within our hearts. 

Love you girlie! <3


-derika



P.S. We take LOTS of pics when we hang out. And we sing loudly to songs on Youtube like we're Beyonce! :) 

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POTD

-sunny winter day in Seattle
-wavy hair when I woke up
-not having to wake up to an alarm clock
-waking up to a good dream (TAI ;P )
-simplicity, peacefulness, and happiness

Cleansed

Today was such a long day, but it was a happy day. I feel renewed, alive, grateful. Church this evening was a great way to end my crazy and stressful week. I want to dance dance dance dance! ...and if you know me, I can't do that very well, so I guess I mean do random, stiff movements with a big smile on my face. hehe. :) 

Here's a pic of me and two friends from earlier this evening. My friend doesn't like this pic of her because she thinks her cheeks look super big and because she looks super chinky, but I think she's cute. haha. My other friend lost a bunch of weight, so he's swimming in his suit. He needs to update his wardrobe! I don't know what to say about myself... I look chinky I guess, and my coat makes me look bigger? Haha. I like that outfit nonetheless. 

Kayy, until the next post!



Love,
derika<3

My baby brother was once a baby.

Watching and hearing my 15-year old brother's expressions as he browses my Pets board on Pinterest........ such an amusing thing to see as an older sister. :) 
*sigh*
I love these intimate moments with family! <3
I wanted to post this as my status on Facebook, but I didn't want to embarrass him. Haha.


Cheers to this post that'll remind me of the #little things when I forget. 

TAI

"...And you can't lose what you never had
I don't understand why I feel sad..."



"Can't Let Go"

School downs

*sigh*

It's just one of those nights when I feel like giving up. Goodness, why is college so difficult?? College is definitely not about what you know, but rather about what you can "prove" you know. :T College is hard, but I refuse to give up. I refuse. I refuse. I refuse! On my bulletin board right above my desk, I have this posted:

When you feel like you're drowning in life, 

don't worry, 

your Lifeguard walks on water. 

I just have to turn my frown upside down and keep treading forward. 

I love school.

I love school.

I love school.

I love school. 

School is fun.

School is fun.

School is fun.

[The more I repeat, the more it becomes true, right? lol.]

Pray for me folks! 

With love,

derika<3