Ending my Gaming Addiction

I finally came to the point in my life, in which, I realized I had to stop playing Clash of Clans. I stopped playing the game for over 2 weeks now. Firstly, I started by saying goodbye to all the clan members. Then, I stopped attacking and going on as frequently until I finally stop going on the app at all.

I know I said it before that it was hard to leave because of my commitment to my clan and how much I wanted to help them. Also, I wanted to keep building up my base and made it as strong as possible. But, what I realized was that I had spend too much of my time building a game and clan in the virtual world. There's so much in my life now that needs major development and what I need to do is work on them. I need to accomplish goals in my life. I need to work towards getting into a career that I enjoy and want. I must spend the time that I used on the game on life development and improving myself.

It was super hard to let go. But, knowing that I am working towards something good helped me let it go.

I learned a lot from playing Clash of Clans. So much so that I could have made a tutorial on attacking, base building, and so on, but I never attempted. Now that I have distanced myself from the game, I must make the things I do worth my time.

Bucket List for 2014

I find the best way to keep myself productive is to make a list of everything I want to do. Even if I did the thing before, it's still something I want to do again. I used to believe when I made a list that I had to complete every single item on the list. But, then, I realized that sometimes it's not entirely possible. A list is created to remind you of everything you want to do, but also to encourage you to make that possibility a reality. Its not only about making possibilities happen, but also sometimes getting past a roadblock in life, taking on challenges, and making improvements. Although it would be awesome completing every single thing, its not always possible.

2014 will be a new year and I want to make that year amazing because I'm still young, have lots to do, and need to make improvements or more things happen in my life. 

2014 let's go!

1. Go to a concert
2. Go to some place I always wanted to go
4. Learn how to braid my hair nicely
5. Straighten my own hair for the first time
6. Do at least 5 DIY from Pinterest
7. Ice Skating
8. Watch the sunset
9. Watch the sunrise
10. Go to Disneyland for the first time
11. Finish one book a month
12. Be surrounded in snow when its many inches above the ground
13. Do Run to Feed the Hungry in November
14. Learn how to cook 5 new dishes
15. Do at least 3 random acts of kindness
16. Do something you think you would never do
17. Write 2 poems
18. Write 3 songs
19. Take a picture with at least 3 places and 3 things that has my name.
20. Go to a zumba class
21. Have a new verified account or someone I admire follow me on twitter
22. Attend 3 twitter hashtag events and participate in 5 twitter trends
23. Blog way WAY more than this year
24. Have a meaningful conversation with a stranger
25. Major DIY Project--mosaic?

26. Read at least one popular banned book and watch 1 banned movie

27. Become an expert on 3 different topics

28. Become a master of what you once feared

29. Find a cause, club, or long term project that you are passionate about and can be involved in long term

30. Add 50 new words to my vocabulary

31. Be completely surrounded by a plant, trees, or other part of nature

2013 in Review

2013 was a big year for me. I did a few things I never thought I would have done, as well as some exciting things.

Here's a list of some memorable moments:

1. I drove and visited UCSC and other places in Santa Cruz, CA and I always wanted to go there. I also had the opportunity to go to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2. I drove to San Francisco and never thought I would
3. I visited Napa, CA
4. I went hiking a few times (including Potato Chip Rock, Lake Berryessa & Mission Peak) and didnt think I would ever have the motivation to do it
5. I was able to see Rozzi Crane, Kelly Clarkson, and Maroon 5 live in concert and very close in view as well
6. I was able to go to a Backstreet Boys concert
7. I visited UC Berkeley and visited rest of Berkeley
8. I visited San Diego and UCSD
9. Had 85 degrees bakery again :)
10. Finally biked along the American river a few times
11. Got to go race car driving
12. Had a record that I was at the mall 11 weeks in a row
13. I was able to go bowling a few times
14.  In theaters, I was able to watch Despicable Me 2, The Wolverine, Catching Fire, Monsters University, Fast and Furious 6, Iron Man 3, Oz the Great and Powerful, Prisoners, The Great Gatsby, The Croods, Olympus has Fallen, and The Hobbit 2.
15. I was able to go to the Drive in theater for the first time for free and watched Fast & Furious 6
17. Donated 3 toys for the holidays. One for a girl, one for a boy, and one for both genders.
18. Brought a cake to share when its no ones birthday
19. Paid off my student loans in full
20. I did the Color Run and had dye thrown at me and threw some dye at some strangers.
21. Finally visited Sutter's Fort
22. Went to the California State Fair
23. Did the Breast Cancer run in Downtown around the State capitol area
24. Wrote a thank you letter to everyone in the office
25. Played Mario Kart with my siblings
26. Played some new board games, as well as some I always wanted to try
27. Got addicted to Hay Day, The Simpsons Tapped Out, but not as much as my addiction to Clash of Clans
28. Finally attended Asian Pacific Culture Night at UCD and saw Legaci perform live
29. Attended this Chinese opera event for a bit, but quickly learned that it wasnt my sort of entertainment.
30. Was turned down from a job offer on my birthday

31. Finally went ice skating again and was reminded of why I enjoy the sport so much

32. Made a dish for a potluck

33. Discovered Starbread bakery from exploring yelp and how much I love their bread