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College Tips (The Iceberg of It)
It’s hard to be fully prepared for college, which is why I would like to share the mistakes I made so you don’t make them.
- Don’t dress up for Halloween on campus. I did, and I looked like an idiot because no one else did.
- There is a difference between bitches and women. This sounds like a given, but you will meet bitches, and they’re sneaky too! At first, they seem nice, easy to talk to, until things start to settle down and they go out of their way just to make sure your day is as shitty as their’s. If you’re reading this college bitch(es), I’m sorry that I never reply to your texts. You now know why.
- You won’t need half the shit you bring. I have cases of clothing and supplies just still packed in the same plastic containers since Winter break.
- Freshmen 15. I won’t even give you advice on it. I’ll just say, “I told you so”.
- Adapt. This is probably the greatest and vaguest advice I can give you. Things will be different, specially if your coming from the city. The only thing I can say is adapt to it.
- What you were in high school doesn’t matter. All that time you spent trying to create or find yourself in high school will go down the drain because college is a fresh start for everyone. You will befriend people you least expect, because you don’t know their history. It’s only when you become a close enough friend that they tell you their high school story, then it proves as a test for yourself whether you truly accept people for who they are.
- Don’t drop plates of utensils in the dinning common. If you do, you’ll get the biggest standing ovation of your life, and no one will even know who you are.
- Friends are those you’ve made before the party. It’s college.
- Keep your friends. I do. The Crew
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The Passionate Loverrr
Try ignoring it, and the first thing you’ll notice is having a horrible day starting tomorrow morning … and it only gets worse from there.
ARIES - The Aggressive
Outgoing. Lovable. Spontaneous. Not one to mess with. Funny.. Excellent kisser EXTREMELY adorable. Loves relationships, and family is very important to an aries. Aries are known for being generous and giving. Addictive. Loud. Always has the need to be ‘Right’. Aries will argue to prove their point for hours and hours. Aries are some of the most wonderful people in the world.. 16 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
TAURUS - The Tramp
Aggressive. Loves being in long relationships. Likes to give a good fight. Fight for what they want. Can be annoying at times, but for the love of attention. Extremely outgoing. Loves to help people in times of need. Good kisser. Good personality. Stubborn. A caring person. They can be self centered and if they want something they will do anything to get it. They love to sleep and can be lazy. One of a kind. Not one to mess with. Are the most attractive people on earth! 15 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
GEMINI -The Twin
Nice. Love is one of a kind. Great listeners. Very Good at confusing people… Lover not a fighter, but will still knock you out. Geminis will not take any crap from anyone. Geminis like to tell people what they should do and get offended easily. They are great at losing things and are forgetful. Geminis can be very sarcastic and childish at times and are very nosey. Trustworthy. Always happy. VERY Loud. Talkative. Outgoing. VERY FORGIVING. Loves to make out. Has a beautiful smile. Generous. Strong. THE MOST IRRESISTIBLE. 9 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
CANCER - The Beauty
MOST AMAZING KISSER. Very high appeal. A Cancer’s Love is one of a kind.. Very romantic.. Most caring person you will ever meet in your life. Entirely creative Person, most are artists and insane, respectfully speaking. They perfected sex and do it often. Extremely random. An Ultimate Freak. Extremely funny and is usually the life of the party. Most Cancers will take you under their wing and into their hearts where you will remain forever. Cancers make love with a passion beyond compare. Spontaneous. Not a Fighter, But will kick your ass good if it comes down to it. Someone you should hold on to! 12 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
LEO - The Lion
Great talker. Attractive and passionate. Laid back. Usually happy but when unhappy tend to be grouchy and childish. A Leo’s problem becomes everyone’s problem. Most Leos are very predictable and tend to be monotonous. Knows how to have fun.. Is really good at almost anything. Great kisser. Very predictable. Outgoing. Down to earth. Addictive. Attractive. Loud. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Not one to mess with. Rare to find. Good when found. 7 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
VIRGO - The One that Waits
Dominant in relationships. Someone loves them right now. Always wants the last word.. Caring. Smart. Loud. Loyal. Easy to talk to. Everything you ever wanted. Easy to please. A pushover. Loves to gamble and take chances. Needs to have the last say in everything.. They think they know everything and usually do. Respectful to others but you will quickly lose their respect if you do something untrustworthy towards them and never regain respect. They do not forgive and never forget. The one and only. 7 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
LIBRA - The Lame One
Nice to everyone they meet. Their love is one of a kind. Silly, funny and sweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet! However, not the kind of person you want to mess with…you might end up crying. Libras can cause as much havoc as they can prevent. Faithful friends to the end.Can hold a grudge for years.Libras are someone you want on your side. Usually great at sports and are extreme sports fanatics. Very creative. A hopeless romantic. 9 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
SCORPIO - The Addict
EXTREMELY adorable. Loves to joke. Very Good sense of humor. Will try almost anything once. Loves to be pampered. Energetic. Predictable. GREAT kisser. Always get what they want.. Attractive. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Loves to party but at times to the extreme. Loves the smell and feel of money and is good at making it but just as good at spending it! Very protective over loved ones. HARD workers. Can be a good friend but if is disrespected by a friend, the friendship will end. Romantic. Caring.. 4 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
SAGITTARIUS - The Promiscuous One
Spontaneous. High appeal. Rare to find. Great when found.. Loves being in long relationships. So much love to give. A loner most of the time. Loses patience easily and will not take crap. If in a bad mood stay FAR away. Gets offended easily and remembers the offense forever. Loves deeply but at times will not show it, feels it is a sign of weakness. Has many fears but will not show it. VERY private person. Defends loved ones with all their abilities. Can be childish often. Not one to mess with. Very pretty. Very romantic. Nice to everyone they meet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet! Amazing in bed..!!! Not the kind of person you want to mess with- you might end up crying. 4 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
CAPRICORN - The Passionate Lover
Love to bust. Nice. Sassy. Intelligent. Sexy. Grouchy at times and annoying to some. Lazy and love to take it easy. But when they find a job or something they like to do they put their all into it. Proud, understanding and sweet. Irresistible. Loves being in long relationships. Great talker. Always gets what he or she wants. Cool. Loves to win against other signs especially Gemini’s in sports. Likes to cook but would rather go out to eat at good restaurants. Extremely fun. Loves to joke. Smart. 24 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
AQUARIUS - Does It In The Water
Trustworthy. Attractive. Great kisser. One of a kind, loves being in long-term relationships. Can be clumsy at times but tries hard. Will take on any project. Proud of themselves in whatever they do. Messy and unorganized. Procrastinators. Great lovers, when they’re not sleeping. Extreme thinkers. Loves their pets usually more than their family. Can be VERY irritating to others when they try to explain or tell a story. Unpredictable. Will exceed your expectations. Not a Fighter but will Knock your lights out.. 2 years of bad luck if you do not forward
PISCES - The Partner for Life
Caring and kind. Smart. Likes to be the center of attention. Very organized. High appeal to opposite sex. Likes to have the last word. Good to find, but hard to keep. Passionate, wonderful lovers. Fun to be around. Too trusting at times and gets hurt easily. VERY caring. They always try to do the right thing and sometimes gets the short end of the stick. They sometimes get used by others and get hurt because of their trusting. Extremely weird but in a good way. Good sense of humor!!! Thoughtful. Loves to joke. Very popular. Silly, fun and sweet. Good friend to other but needs to be choosy on who they allow their friends to be. 5 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
This has been the most accurate horoscope i’ve ever read…
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Farewell El Camino
To my friends,
Thanks for a great four years. At this point it is safe to say that I am graduating. Whew, I got hit hard with senioritis. Please listen when I say, ” DON’T GET SENIORITIS!” Getting Senioritis will teach you two different connotation of the word “fuck”. One being, ” I have homework? Eh, fuck it” compared to, ” Fuck, I need a C on the final to get into college”. The second connotation is not a lovely feeling.
Learn hope. A glimpse of reality may hit you, and the worst thing to do is to lose hope. So gain confidence and do what you wish. Be cool. When something pisses you off, just stay cool because you’ll soon discover that it’ll just add to the collection of memories you and your friends will reminisce about.
Spend time, not money. Senior year is expensive, so instead of spending money, just find free ways to spend time. I’ve discovered that the best moments of my senior year were the moments when I didn’t need to pull out my wallet.
Don’t be an asshole. Naturally, your class becomes closer as time with them becomes less. So you don’t want to be known as the asshole who no one wants to talk to. Plus, it’s only a few more months until you got yourself a new environment.
Reach high. Don’t sell yourself short because inflation is bad as it already is.
The best advice I can give you is to think. I want to make sure that you don’t have regrets. So when you’ve come to a decision and you’re pulling away from it, just ask yourself, “what’s the worst thing that can happen?” I’m pretty sure it’s not that bad.
I will definitely miss all my friends. You guys are the reason why I am who I am.
To the school, administration, teachers, and staff,
El Camino has it’s ups and downs. I can get into an hour long conversation about why our school needs to change, but instead, I’ll talk about the things that sets El Camino apart from other high schools. Number one, are the teachers. The teachers at El Camino all have character which makes going to school interesting. Some may have hearts, while others don’t. If you want to know who, just ask a random person in the hallways and I’m sure they’ll give you a glimpse of what teachers are like. Farewell to the administration. I wish the best of luck to those leaving El Camino. I hope you enjoyed your stay as much as I have. I love the staff of El Camino. Staff isn’t even the right word for it. Family suits it better for me. El Camino has a welcoming vibe, and I believe the staff is to blame. Specially the office ladies, except for that one time I got a detention for being late albeit I had a note. O well.
I’ll miss El Camino. When I say that, I mean I’ll miss the people that make my definition of El Camino. El Camino is the best name for the school. It is a road. A road to other paths. It is a network, whether it be social or academic. I’d hate to say goodbye. It would imply that I will never see El Camino again, well I hope I do get out of here in a good way. I’ll just say, see you next time.
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My Promises as Your Friend.
As your friend, I am more than happy to:
- spot you that extra dollar so you don’t have to break that 5
- show up to your graduation albeit I have finals
- make sure I’m closest to incoming traffic while we cross the street
- let you use my printer for Gov outlines
- hold your belongings when you’re pro-occupied
- make sure you don’t drunk text your girlfriend to tell her about some random chick who you’re trying to smash
- get out of the way of you getting it in, unless it consists of my car, room, bed, or anything that I own
- be that loving neighbor the Bible was talking about
- keep you optimistic when Earth’s reality hits you
- spot you for that unsuspecting diner we decided to go with
- drive you early in the morning for a placement test
- get you out of that awkward moment
- become a one eight hundred hotline when no one else wants to
- list our moments, then sign your yearbook
- smile
- be there to scream your name at the top of my lungs when you get that diploma
- remind you what friends are for
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Making Moments
There comes a time when we are in need of a huge break, or some type of disconnection from the typical day that we are obligated to. Simply, I’m talking about a break. I’m talking about summer vacation.
For my summer vacation, not only do I plan to pamper myself in this long break, but also make moments. When I say “moments” I mean that light sensation of pleasure in the chest when you realize what you see is beautiful. Something like that. They’re kind of like butterflies, but without the girl in the equation. I don’t know.
So for my summer, I’ve composed a list of things to do which would probably make these moments. I must admit this list will not suffice because the moments I remember the most are those that were spontaneous, such as random trips to Stanford with Jizelle and Jon. Then again, there are those planned moments like Matt’s birthday dinner at Counter’s all the way at Santana Row. Enough chatter, here’s the dam list:
- Sight seeing, vista’s preferably.
- Walking Santana Row, feeling like a hipster.
- Drinks at Onyx, or some type of oriental cafe, while being on the laptop or chatting among friends.
- Driving in the middle of butt-fuck nowhere to enjoy the sensation of nothingness.
- Long drives with close friends who make those drives seem short.
- Hanging out at someone’s house reminiscing about past moments.
- Listening to Jack Johnson.
- Enjoying the city night, but it can’t be too loud.
- Watching the sunset somewhere other than the peninsula because it’s just too dam cold.
By the way, I need to buy a collapsible chair for some of these things.
- Midnight trips to Safeway, spending about half an hour, and only buying one thing.
- Pick a random spot on GoogleMaps and driving there.
Well I’m running out of ideas. If you have any, let me know and we shall do it. So if anyone wants to join, you’re more than welcome.
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I am an official e-thug. Here’s the original. She was in on the prank.
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Rumors
It was a bit scary and exciting to stand behind the brown door that seperated the audience from me. I knew that once I opened that door that it would be my last entrance, my last line, my last monologue, and my last time ever performing on stage. Just typing this just refreshens every single moment.
Rumors was a great show. I enjoyed performing it, and I enjoyed hanging out with my fellow cast members. From the chillax people to the Debby Downers, it is definitely memorable. To the seniors, I am happy that we all performed our last show together. You know how I feel because we all share the feeling. To those who aren’t seniors, I have a lot to say. Since I was a freshman I always wondered what I would say when I was finally a senior, in the warm up circle, giving final advice to those of other grades. I didn’t get the chance to say it because the Iceberg wanted to sink our ship ASAP, so here it is. There is something special about the theater, and it’s up to you to discover what it is. Believe me when I say to cherish those long hours of rehearsals, because as of now I would love to have the oppurunity to perform one last time.
- Francisco Brosas as Leonard Ganz
“she’s not funny, we’re funny”
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I need to learn the definition of friendship;
because I’m definitely being fucked over.
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Sorry to Say So,
but when girls get annoying, they aren’t simply annoying, they are fucking annoying. Like, get the fuck away from me annoying.
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How to Spread a Rumor.
- Know what you’re trying to get out of this rumor. Each rumor has an objective, and the job of the rumor is to help you achieve your objective.
- Compose a rumor. Here’s the most fun part, and you can get creative with this. Create an easy to remember rumor. Creating a complex rumor will not be beneficial once it’s spread for it could be said wrong, as what happens in oral tradition. Thus, a simple rumor is easy to remember, and the chances of it being said wrong are unlikely. Here’s an example of a simple rumor: Fran loves spreading rumors.
- Spread the rumor. Just like a performance, you have to make sure your audience is worthy of your art. Choose an audience with a prestigious reputation. Doing so will ensure the authenticity of your rumor. Then, choose a separate audience that has a loud mouth so that your rumor will quickly spread like moss on a rock. Avoid spreading your rumor to individuals who are not taken serious.
- Become the victim. There’s nothing better than becoming the victim. Just like any good argument, your rumor already has the rhetoric of logos and ethos. It’s only missing the pathos, which can be solved by playing the victim to win over human emotion. Create a character as simple as the rumor and make sure the story fits.
- Sit back, relax, and wait for your objective. Sometimes, it doesn’t happen.
FTB