This weekend was so much fun. I haven't had so much fun in such a long time.

Friday night started with celebrations at Oktoberfest. In case someone doesn't know what Oktoberfest is; its a German celebration they hold for two straight weeks. According to Jim, someone whom I met in the tutoring room; they serve you extremely large pitchers of beer and its a big party with german music, food, and dancing.

I went with the German Club and we actually had a very good turn-out! I got to observe some German dancing which was awesome. The older men were wearing suspenders and knee high socks. Eva, who lives in Germany said that where she lived in Germany, they didn't have that type of dancing and that it was just a regionalist dancing thing in Southern Germany. I found that interesting. I had the impression they had it all over Germany and all Germans were like that. Its so cool to learn firsthand from an actual German what its really like there as opposed to stereotypes. Eva talks with a very very small German accent so everytime I hang out with her, its like I almost forget shes from Germany. Her room-mate, Laura, has a distinct Spanish accent though, and its really cool to listen to her talk. Shes so exotic and has a really fun style of dressing and a big personality!!!

What ended up a car-ride to AT&T at the downtown mall (they were about to ride the bus and I felt bad for them because they don't own a car here and ride their bikes or take buses everywhere), turned out to be a 3plus hour shopping trip in I believe EVERY single shoe store at the mall (Laura's idea), Forever 21 where Laura frantically did a shopping marathon but only ended up with one pair of shorts, Payless Shoes (I don't think they had that in Germany) where Eva bought some really cute Ugg like boats and some flats for buy one, get one 1/2 off, and Carl's Junior (which they LOVE!) I totally need to let them experience the In-N-Out phenomenon. I mean, you can't come to California and not eat In-N-Out. Its just not right!!!

After that, there was barely any time before we were supposed to meet at our college's Alumni center and carpool to Oktoberfest together at 7pm. So I drove home, changed, and flew back to the school. Met some cool people from German club there.

Funny facts about the German club:
Damon held the handle of his pitcher of beer the entire time I sat across from him. He would not let go for anything.

Jim, a guy who is at least 60 and was in the airforce I believe, is a LIFEGUARD at our school two mornings a week. What the???? It was hilarious. Here is this skinny 60 something guy who works as a LIFEGUARD. It made me feel very weak.

Nicholas drunk, is about the same as Nicholas on a normal day. SCARY. And, he gets sleepy after being drunk and stares off into space for minutes at a time. ROFL

German sausages are good, and hamhocks are HUMONGOUS. It looked like 1/20 of a cow. Sauerkraut is meant to be added on top of sausages but I didn't like it at all.

Germans like the chicken dance. Did it originate from them? ROFL I hadn't done the chicken dance since Julia Pizzi's bat matzvah, but when I was running out to tell the rest of the club that it was happening, and they all meandered in from outdoors, (prolly cuz they were half drunk and moving slower than usual), it was already over. I was bummed, but thats okay.

I had a few minutes of dancing time with Jim. I would've danced more but its weird for me to dance with a guy, even if hes 60 years old. Call me shy I guess.

More to come about Relay for Life....and the foreign exchange students hilarities~

I haven't written in awhile. My sister's friend Liz Kong from Plano is visiting her this week so I've been spending some time with them. Yesterday we went rafting on the American River. It was cool. The water was really cold though. The night before we went out and saw Knocked Up. I had already seen most of the movie during my trip to Texas, but I didn't finish it, so I got to see the entire movie this time. I can't believe they showed the crowning part of pregnancy. We never saw that in Health Ed in middle school. Now I know what it looks like. EWWWWW...OUUUCCCHHHH...They're in San Francisco today, but I didn't go because it would be too exhausting. They're going to Chinatown and I think they're even going hiking afterwards. The energy these girls have is amazing. I was never that strong when I was 17. Besides that, I've been doing a whole lot of bumming around. I've gained some weight back with my sister's friend being in town this week. I think because of it, my blood sugar has been higher than before. I hate the correlation between food and blood sugar. ARGHHHHHHH...I drove to Granite Bay for the first time. I never realized how cool of a place it is. There are woods and stuff. It felt like an adventure. I want to camp there sometime, but first I have to get a tent. I haven't had adventure in a long time. My life feels stale. I wouldn't mind buying a tent and just camping out in my back yard! ahaha. Sad, isn't it? I bet my dog Skip would have fun. Or he'd think it was really weird we were sleeping outside and probably whine to go inside. haha. The weather at night is so nice though. I haven't just lain down in grass for the longest time. Just kick back with nature ya know? Its always studying, or watching TV, or computer. Indoor crap. Really limits your life. You become this person who is limited by technology. Its not good. Anyways, theres not much else to write right now. So I'll say adieu.

I guess the title sums it up. Talked to best friend today about the bridesmaid dress top not fitting. Got a bit angry and said some things to her. Talked to the parents about the dress situation. I found a place for alterations recommended by David's Bridal, but parents were afraid they would charge too much. Mom said she'd do it, said no because I dont fully trust my mom. Shes not a professional tailor. Parents got a bit upset. Said that Sarah wouldn't know; but, Sarah would probably get really angry if she found out my mom did tailoring in the top. God forbid she might mess it up. Don't want best friend any more angry at me as is. Everyone makes me feel like gaining weight is all my fault. In my defense, the dress was bought LAST october! I don't think they mean to make me feel like its my fault; but they do make me feel like its my fault. Best friend says no replacements, no style changes; nada. That leaves me with not much to work with. I keep on telling her that its too small and that I can't possibly fit in it by August; but she keeps on saying that theres no other option. Whats that supposed to mean? I mean, does she really want it to be her own downfall when it comes August, and theres no replacement top for me to wear? I don't get her sometimes. hence; the frustrating angry Regina talking to best friend in frustrated, angry tones.
So the whole parents thing; then my mom said she knew a coworker who got her stuff tailored from a Korean. GREAT. Clothes vs bridesmaids dress? I think theres probably a big difference. But maybe the Korean has experience. SIGH. I just don't trust it fully.
So I thought my dad would be on my side; wanting me to get a good alteration; but he basically sided with my mom. He even thought that my mom could do it. He said that the money he put in my account is my budget and if I use it up, then thats my money that I burn. Great; so now hes using the money card on me. Really not fair. I didn't mean to gain weight. Its freaking natural!!! So now I have to choose; most likely cheap Korean tailor (haven't gotten price ranges for both tailors yet), or tailor shop that'll prolly be more expensive. And its out of my bank account. Sad as it is, I may choose the cheap one because I'm a cheapo. I guess when its your money, you think about things differently. My parents say that they can't mess it up; but I would've rather been safer than sorry. But, if they're gonna take it out of my spending money, and considering I make very little income to begin with; then its like I don't have much choice. I'd have to love my best firend very much to spend a fortune on alterations at a reputable place.
Another option was finding someplace where we could get another top made that resembled the one she bought. Sarah would KILL ME if she found out that I replaced the top; but at this point, I need a backup. I am not going to be without a top come August 5th. When we went to the dress shop in October, they said that the next day they would stop carrying that line. But I looked at the brand name (currie-bonner) and I think they might carry it elsewhere in the US. If so, I can just get another top made that is my current size. Hopefully I can do that instead.
What a freaking complicated nightmare. Weddings are supposed to be fun and joyful; not like this.
And, getting more frustrated with the sister. I try to be funny; she doesn't laugh. Shes so serious around me. Its like I'm some weight that weighs her down. Shes happy when shes with her friends. She attempts to do things with them like play video games. She never asks me to do that. I try to bring up things like board games or cards. Nada. She'll be gone for about two to three weeks to go to a trip with her youth symphony. I signed up for a sociology course in the morning and its through a community college (forgot which one), but its in the davis center. I think I like it better that way. I don't like going on community college campuses. Its kind of intimidating; all the different people. I'm still at that stage where I feel like people don't like me and I am uncomfortable feeling hostility from others. I hate it. Dude, I'm just trying to live my life being healthy and all, and people hate me for it.
Another reason for the health kick lately is that I found out I have diabetes II. I have to lose weight and test my blood 2-3 times a day. I have to bring my numbers down, or I will most likely have some sort of complication later in my life. SUCKS. So I have to eat all this healthy stuff. Lots and lots of greens and portion control on carbs and stuff. I had this my senior year when I was overweight; and I cured it for a bit because I changed my eating and exercise habits. But now; its back again because I gained a bunch of weight last semester. To give you an inkling; a healthy number is around 6.2 I believe. In Jan. I wasn't stellar but I was 7.5 By last week at my doctor's office, my test results showed 10.5 which is REALLY high and in the Red Zone. Red zone equals BAD. I don't want to change because I feel like if I change for the better, I won't have any friends in Sacramento. Its hard enough for me as it is being overweight; being healthy seems like its an automatic turn off for people here.
This note is so depressing. I'm sorry you guys. Good news though: I have acquired Friends season 5 and 10 on ebay. Season 5 came with season 2 (which I already own but can't find) and favorites of season 3 and 4 for a whopping $14!!! Thats $8 bucks plus $6 bucks Shipping and handling. How cheap is THAT? Season 10 was a bit more expensive, but still worth it. $22 total with Shipping and handling! What a steal! And now I can watch the tanning episode and fajita episode with Ross because thats on season 10. HAHAHA. I love Ross!! He used to be my absolute favorite and then I started liking Chandler more because everyone kept on raving about Chandler. I guess everyone's opinion of Chandler rubbed off on me. But before, I was a Ross lover! He is so good. Neurotic and hilarious. UNAGI! Awareness.....Ka rah tea. HAHAHAHA. 1 missippi, 2 missippi, 3 missippi....."Isn't that how you measure an inseam?" Ross: "Yeah, IN JAIL!" HAHA. Love him.
I guess I've written enough for tonight. Good night.