So I posted on the group of what I should blog about, but then I thought about the topic. I’ll just blog about everything.

How did I get involved with CASA?
I knew about CASA through one of my past boyfriends’ brother where he was friend with George Liu, CASA President of 2006/2007. They got me interested and I went to a few events when I got into UF. At the end of freshmen year, I applied for Special Events Coordinator because my co asked me and they needed applicants. And, that was it. I started a dedication post in my personal blog, but decided to wait until this year’s CASA Formal to actually post it.

Alan Ho, my heart breaker. 
For those who doesn’t know who Alan Ho is, he was CASA’s historians for too many years and a very loyal member. He was like a big brother to me when I was a freshman. No, we did not make each other into our big/little. I liked our relationship. Anyways, the story goes that one day I saw him in person and had to tell him something, but didn’t remember what it was. Night fell, and we were chatting on AIM. Our conversation (not verbatim):

Me: Hey.
A.Ho: I don’t care about whatever you have to say at the moment.
Me: —-freaking out because I didn’t know what went wrong between us—-
*silence for the next 5 seconds while I’m freaking out*
A.Ho: Haha just joking. What’s up Angel?
Me: …you just broke my heart and shattered it into a thousand pieces. thanks.

Spring Break Plans - Well, I like to travel when I can. My original plan was road tripping to Boston but we changed our destination to New Orleans.  I’m excited for all the delicious foods! Any suggestions of where I should visit in this city?

How I met Bac – My memory have been failing on me for the longest time so I don’t remember the exact moment I met him. I do remember when I found out he spoke Hakka and thought he was pretty cool.

Grape Soda – I prefer Welch’s Grape Juice more but thanks to the lovely Yuk Lane, she gave me a bottle from VSO Pho Fundraiser. But I gave it to someone else at the end of the night because I was mostly joking about wanting one, too many sodas in my fridge. Someone come help me drink it!

MY REAL TOPIC - My Family’s Guidelines for Sickness

This weather has been crazy and eer’one is getting sick. You know why people get sick in cold weather? You actually don’t catch a cold from the cold. It’s because you’re more likely to be in an area with a greater density of people and then germs start spreading. Read this: http://listverse.com/2008/11/05/top-10-myths-about-the-common-cold/

Well, here are some things I’ve learned over the years from my family for when I am sick.

1. Don’t eat chicken when you have a cough. I don’t know the exact reason why, but I was told to steer clear of it.

2. Don’t eat rice when you have a fever. I don’t know the reason for this one either, but congee is okay.

3. Do not drink cold liquids. This one is more of a Chinese medicine logic. Our natural body temperature is warm and it kept warm for specific functions. When we intake something cold, it’s foreign and abnormal to our bodies. Also, it’s more comforting in my experience to drink something warm/room-temperature when I’m sick.

4. Eat more ginger. Ginger keeps you warm in cold temperatures and it’s also good for stomach problems.

5. Honey fixes everything. Okay, this is more of a Andrew Deonarine’s (MSAMA member and my paramedic friend) remedy. 

Hmm, thought I had more.. guess not. Anything you would like to share from your family?

“Would you rather regret something you didn’t do or something you did?” – Douglas Silva.

This question was posed to me many times in the few years I’ve known Mr. Silva. It is this question that pushed me to where I am and what I’m proud of today.

Now, I pose this question to all of you: What regrets do you have at this point in time?  Was it something you did or didn’t do? Which one of the two actions would you want to have a do-over?

I live by the motto of taking the initiative on the things you really desire and trying your best in everything you do. If the ending result isn’t something you expected, at least you know you attempted and you are not asking yourself, “What if…?” and “What would/could have…?”

So what are my proudest accomplishments so far, you may ask.

1. Deciding to run for CASA Presidency after overcoming all uncertainties, proudest achievement yet.

2. Studying abroad in Australia for 3.5 weeks after waiving all doubts and worries, most memorable experience.

3. Pursuing my love interests even though I may have been a tad bit ridiculous in my ways, but hey, great times were had.

This academic year is halfway over and a new year will begin before you know it. I hope all of you will remember and ask yourself this question when you come to a crossroad. Whether it’d be an academic, life, or love complication, which regret would you rather have?