the loco foco.

i dubbed my dad's side of the family "loco foco" back in 2001 due to the fact that we are a bunch of crazy mexicans (and a touch of Honduras for the Estrada's), but because my grandma got married 6 times leaving us with different last names, loco foco only seemed appropriate.

i visited the fam this weekend. we hit up two surprise parties, one on each side of the family.

the highlights: my nanny (mom's mom) booty dancing. ashley & i imitating austin show girls while dancing to "gimme more." planning my 21st bday party. doing the chicken dance. eating so much i looked prego. my dad & i getting low. possible radiohead tickets? anejo.

i love my family. when i see them, it reminds me that all this crazy nonsense that involves school isn't such a big deal. when you love people and they love you back for exactly who you are, you realize life is worth living.

i could be freaking out about a lot of things, but with weather like this, it's not possible.

mientras estamos vivos, dejamos vivir.

Hilbama.

after the debate last night, i think it's safe to dub hillary and obama as "hilbama." in typical power couple fashion, the two names of each partner must be combined in order to show their togetherness/strength. I was looking for some punches, some tackles, some insulting jabs. but alas, i was left unsatisfied with the amount of butt-kissing that seemed to be going on. I'm not quite sure who won the debate in my opinion. Hil was saying some good things, as well as Obama considering they agree on "about 95% of things." WHAT ABOUT THE FIVE PERCENT? give me the five people! I saw some kids I knew in the crowd, and the debate frenzy turned Austin/UT Campus into a political frenzy. It was crazy cool.


I like to center my blog around the juiciest events that occur in my life. Thus, I will tell the story of Bergie Blue's Brew Crew.

My j353d class is an eclectic group of students who miraculously have come together to create a group that no other broadcast sequence has seen. WE ARE AMAZING. Last night, we decided to have a debate viewing party for those who didn't have to film/report on it, and then afterwards we had a little "get together." holy-guacamole. let's just say a few drinking games can bring out the BEST in people. chipmunk voices, scandals, t-shirt ideas and booze were among the highlights of the night. but alas, what happened in gerald's apartment stays in gerald's apt. sorry kids.

drinking may be all fun and games, but at the same time, it can lead you to do some pretty stupid stuff. today, i feel like an idiot. i went into flirtatious text whore mode last night with somene, and today i feel ridiculous. sigh. don't ask me why I care so much, but for some reason I do, and I can't figure it out. I guess I just don't want to portray myself in the wrong way, and I'm afraid I did. fooogle-cakes.

currently, i've been thinking about my future and career. Tracee and I really want to get our show started for next year, and we need to use TSTV as an outlet to get it up and running. the problem? I'm not involved with TSTV. the solution? subtext & friends. I have so many friends involved at the station, and they are looking for people to do subtext. therefore, i'm going to do a few of those shows and then trace and i can pitch our ideas to the tstv staff! I hope they consider it, because I have a feeling it will be GREAT and i'm really excited to get my hands dirty in this process. also, i want to go up to new york this summer and check things out. I'd really like to talk with MTV networks about working with MTV News, but that is going to be very difficult. However, if I keep my ambition and faith in the Lord, I know things will work out for the best.

i'm in houston. time with the family is always wonderful. This weekend I'm getting a HAIRCUT (woo) NEW CLOTHES and I get to see juanjose! finally. it has been far too long. I needed a breather from austin, school, etc. My home is comforting.

manwiches and rape kisses.

after my week of high stress levels and struggles, i allowed myself to let loose a bit this weekend. maybe "a bit" is an understatement. it was, in the words of denton anderson "wooo wOOO"

friday night i went out with some of the tejas gents and my girls. they were having a "cruise reunion" and some of their friends came in town and surprised them. my first thoughts were this is going to be awkward... considering i didn't go on the cruise/nor did I know these outta-towners.

BUT. i ended up having a blast. these kids were so fun, and everyone got crazy downtown. thanks to my newly found friend troy vernon, i was able to get into library and enjoy 2.50 long islands. :) he was my good luck charm. the night ended with a SOHO dance party where my ghouler had to escape one of her many admirers. haha oh emily...

saturday i played news-reporter for most of the day. then i went to see chase's play with becky, and let's just say we had so many laughs. my favorite line of the play? "LIFE IS RAPE" oh, and of course when chase took his shirt off and rolled around on the floor. baha.

later i was coerced into going out, but it was nice because ger and katie b came! i was glad to see katie, since she resides in the ever so awful college station. ha. here were the highlights:
-dancing on the stage at speakeasy
-matt gian getting so wasted that he began to foam at the mouth
-denton rape kissing me
-discovering some fellow PRESBYS!
-dance floor sandwiches
-kristin and i discussing TPT's
-the bachelorette in pure wearing a tiara full of penises.

and of course, finding out that someone saw a "spirit" in our apartment. HAHAHA.

needless to say it was a fun weekend. the girls and i are planning a roadtrip to arkansas to see jimmy neutron and it is going to be awesome!


on another note, katie and i have been talking about her adventures abroad and they are so parallel to mine. i'm collecting funds to go visit her. we decided we are going to write a book titled "foreign love affair." haha it makes me miss ecuador SO bad. plus, walter isn't coming anymore. boo.


and lastly, today a little guilt sank in. despite all the fun i had this weekend, a part of me felt like i mis-represented myself. don't get me wrong, i am crazy, i just don't want to seem like britney spears circa "slave for you" video. ha. LUCKILY after discussing things with lewis, he said something that made me feel at ease:
"bahaha your spontaneity is one of the reasons i love you."

thanks lew.

best mass email ever.

it's been a while. however, luckily SO much has happened today that i will focus on the present. not the past.

the moment i woke up, i've been on a roller coaster. the kind that goes UP and DOWN. however, after every BAD thing God did something cool.
1) my class was cancelled. cool. except we have a test friday, and today was supposed to be the review. not cool.
God blessing: i have friends in that class that know their shit, and it's going to work out.

2) first news story due on tuesday. we work in partners, so it's very difficult trying to plan around your schedule, the partner's schedule, and the sources time. let me just say i was on the phone forever today trying to make appointments/rescheduling interviews/freaking out. it just sucks that these stories suck up all your time (aka entire weekend) due to trying to get interviews early, so you can get the b-roll, so you can write the script, so you can get it approved, and THEN edit so you can turn it in. crikees.
-God blessing: scored great interview time that alina and i can both go to, and it will all work out. plus my partner isn't M.I.A. like some other groups.

3) i babysit an awesome family. BUT. this week there were so many last minute requests/ a lot of chauffering around of the kids. i wanted to say something about my pay, bc there was so much driving and gas is expensive// it takes me a while just to get there in the first place. i was so frustrated, not to mention the kids were tired and mopey.
-God blessing: the mom ended up paying me MORE than usual because of all the toting around I did on such short notice. she's awesome.

4) today i was SUPER fatigued, due to lots of things and i wanted to take a nap and relax so bad, but i knew there wasn't enough time with class and work.
God blessing: the BEAUTIFUL weather. I got to lay out for an hour 1/2 while reading notes and studying

5) valentines is coming up, and i don't have time to do ANYTHING tomorrow. class from 8am-5pm and then i must study for my test friday. le suckage.
God blessing: I got a valentines from my nanny (g-ma) today with a sonic gift card! AND a really sweet card from my parentals with cash monnnaaayy. (plus my mom said she's going to take me shopping. what what)
5) i needed to scream/express my anger/ release something.
God blessing: ace of base's "all that she wants" came on the radio right as i got in my car. AND i have a best friend Gerrie who listens to me.

the Lord is awesome. word.


now onto other news. i have another test tomorrow in my 360 class, and usually before tests kids send out frantic mass emails like "ohhh can someone give me their notes?! i'll return the favor" "i was so sick" etc. well, i got a few of those but then one struck me as... well.. just read:

the subject: I NEED YOUR NOTES RIGHT NOW!!!
Howdy Y'all, I surely do love sending out group emails. In fact, that is my study strategy this semester. I have slept through every class so far and now, since we have a test in less than 24 hours, it is up to you to help me do well.I have absolutely no remorse about this and I hope you understand that I won't actually be taking the time to make personal contact with anyone in class to attempt to get notes. Instead I will spam the crap out of everyone in a panic when it is already too late.If you do send me your notes know that I have no intention of repaying you in any way.So, consider my plight and help a brother out. Sincerely,MIW


i am going to find that kid. and make him my friend. immediately.

-well, sorry for the lengthy blog//mild complaints but writing is catharsis for me so deal.
-i love you all so much and remember that tomorrow is a day about LOVE no matter if it's romantic or not, so show everyone your love. i know i will with my pirates of the carribean valentines. baha

my favorite number is SIX.

i have montezuma's revenge and i'm not even in the friggin homeland. ??????

unlimited text messaging turned me into a text whore. i apologize friends.

don't ask me how i'm going to survive this week.

superbowl= good commercials. and the Giants kickin ass and taking names.

i'd like someone to take me on a breakfast date here please:
www.galaxycafeaustin.com where i will proceed to order the quiche, and love said person endlessly.

WALTER FREI IS COMING IN TWO WEEKS. finally, some ecuador coming back into my life.

*begin listening to Anthems for a 17 year old Girl- Broken Social Scene*

when you're sick, you have a lot of time to think since you can't go out. so i've been thinkin.
I don't know why I make certain mistakes over and over again, especially when I know that I don't want to make them anymore. it's crazy how someone can capture your heart for so long, and then one day, an unexplainable epiphany comes about and you realize you don't need the dramatic love roller coaster anymore. I'm so glad that day came.