Fear of People.

I find myself always having an extra seat between myself and the next stranger.  I realized this is the norm for almost every scenario where there isn't an innumerable amount of people.  Why is that?  I feel as if society has been transforming from respecting personal space to complete fear of a stranger.

Think of being in an empty elevator, you are headed up to your floor and suddenly you are stopped right between the lobby and your floor, another person walks in, and generally both people take opposite sides of the elevator.  I rarely encounter a person who stands close, or starts up conversation.

Then I think about this past week, when I went to my first Jazz concert (future post), and I decided to sit closest to the wall, to avoid sitting next to a stranger.  WHY!!!! I am studying Anthropology, and that is the study of humans, why is it so difficult for me to break past the barriers of being next to someone new?

I am challenging myself to get rid of this fear, and social norms that have been engrained in me.  Of course I will practice this safely, but who knows?  Maybe I will meet someone who will change my life.

Bye for now,
-nalovita.

Pretty Rings that I Wish to Own One Day

Before there are any assumptions, I am not expecting anything out of this, but I just wanted to share the few etsy ring finds and styles that I have adored, enjoy!

Royal Ring from Etsy

So beautiful and I love the subtle detail around the mineral!

CZ Stacking Ring from Etsy 

I love the elegance and simplicity of this fake diamond ring.  I love the thin band the most! Since I inherited my aunts ring, I have been on a sparkle kick.

Midi Ring from Etsy

I have also been on a midi ring kick, and I love the thin band on this as well! I think my jewelry taste is definitely changing. But I know this is more of just a trend/phase

Bye for now

-nalovita.

Birthday/Christmas Wish list

Hello everyone!

So my birthday is coming up on November 27th, and I'll be turning the oh so sinful 21.  I'm excited for my birthday this year, because I plan on just grabbing dinner with some of my close friends, and then having a fancy shmancy dinner with my boyfriend.  My 20th birthday last year was a lot of fun, my boyfriend and I went to Fenton's creamery in Oakland.  Since it was a Sunday, a majority of my day was spent at church, but I was able to be with some friends at my favorite Japanese restaurant Hanamaru, in Sunnyvale..

Here are some pics from last year:

So now that I am going to be the big bad age of 21, what drinks do you recommend for me to have for my birthday? I'm not a drinker whatsoever, but I guess this is a pretty fun occasion now that I can order stuff for myself.

So now on to my wishlist: I am pretty happy with the material things I have in my life, I don't really yearn for anything, except for one thing, to travel.  From my first post, I stated that I love to travel, and next year there are a lot of opportunity to do so, I just don't have the funds.. so instead of bottles of alcohol, or random material presents, which I do appreciate, I would prefer any kind of gift to be a monetary donation for my upcoming trips for 2013.

What are those trips?

My number one priority right now, is to be able to chaperone for the Starfire Singers Overseas Tour.  Next year, they will be going to the UK, and it is quite a hefty price tag.  I was once in this group, and I made a commitment to myself that I would chaperone the first year I was eligible.  I love this group with all of my heart, and I want to see the other side of the trip as being a chaperone.

My second trip, is to return back to Cambodia in March.  This is a little less pricey compared to the UK trip, but it is a second priority.  A small group I am in that focuses on Human Trafficking is headed to Cambodia to seek justice, which is something that I want to do.  This trip will definitely have a different feeling compared to my previous trip to Cambodia with my boyfriend.  I know it will be very enriching.

Oh, and an iPad mini would be fun too.. but I can deal without :)

Since my birthday is so close to Christmas, this is also my Christmas wishlist! I am thankful that these opportunities are presented to me, and hopefully I will be able to go.  I will also have some fundraising opportunities so I am able to go on these trips, so stay tuned (ahem clothes sale!) 

Bye for now

nalovita.