Dream with Jules Callaghan

I have gotten used to having nightmares most nights. It's just the way things are. I can't thoroughly wrap my mind around why, but that is just the way it is. When I'm not having nightmares, I'm not dreaming at all pretty much. But it was different last night, and I wouldn't take it back for anything. So, this morning my alarm went off for my early morning run, but I turned it off without thinking and fell back asleep. Whoops... Well, maybe it's not completely a whoops, because when I fell back asleep I had an amazing dream.
Most people would probably consider my dream more of a nightmare, but the fact that Jules Callaghan, my favorite character from the TV show Flashpoint, was in it made my life. I have always wished that one day I'd get to meet the actual character {even though that isn't really realistic,} but in my dream I actually got to. That right there made the whole nightmare one of my favorite dreams ever. For those who don't know who Jules Callaghan is, here is a picture of her and my favorite quote of hers from season 1, episode 6. This picture is my desktop background right now, hahaha. But seriously, I love her. She is so inspiring, and she truly is an incredible woman.

Anyway, back to the dream. I only remember certain excerpts of the dream, so bare with me when I start jumping around. I remember that the SRU, Strategical Response Unit, was having a practice lock down type thing. It was kind of like they were practicing for a real emergency/gun threat type thing in the middle of the city at night. Everyone in the surrounding buildings were forced to leave their buildings and go to this one area. I happened to be in ballet when this happened. So, I was just in a black leo, tights, sneakers, and a jacket. Luckily I had a jacket, because it was really cold. Things started to get really scary when I got left alone in all this commotion. To make things worse, there was actually a bad guy there and he had a gun, and it then turned into an actual high-risk case. I'm surprised I didn't wake up at this point, because it was quite terrifying with everyone running in all different directions plus there was a shooter on the loose. I just freaked out not knowing what to do, and after that it goes black. I don't know what happened to me during this time. I just can't remember, but I do remember that the shooter was eventually put in custody and that everything was safe again. Somehow the scene changed to being in my neighborhood. There was still a lot of cop stuff being done down the street, but Jules happened to be walking me home. The weird part is that I was bawling, just flat out bawling in her arms. She helped me walk up to my doorstep where at that point I was a complete mess. I don't think I've ever cried that much. She just held me in her arms and let me cry until I couldn't any longer. Then she said that I was going to be okay, that she's here for me, and something very similar to the quote above. We said goodbye for now, and then I went inside. That was the end of the dream.
It's kind of weird that I consider that one of my favorite dreams, but really the main reason that it's my favorite dream is because I got to meet Jules, who happens to be my all time idol. So, yea, it was slightly terrifying, but meeting Jules made up for it all.

lovelovelove,
Melissa

Last Day of Summer. It's time for a Melissa Update!

It's sadly the last day of summer. Time has past by so fast! Summer was just beginning! It feels like school just ended! I wanted to take you on a trip of my highlights of the summer! Here are some of the best memories of Summer 2013:

 

 Going to the movies with my best buds, Brian, and Diane, and and old school friend, Derek.

 My birthday! I was obviously very happy to be 16!

 

 COSMOS was my highlight of the entire year.

 Liam and I got to ride an elephant! It was amazing!

 Carnival rides for hours upon hours!

 Liam and I got to spend the night at my nana and opas. We wanted to sleep outside to see the incredible meteor shower!

 My girls were so excited to see me after over a month. It was really cute!

 Beach time!

 Road trips!!!

 Old fashioned Coca Cola!

 Reading all day!

 I got super excited when I saw my pin in the everything section on Pinterest. I of course had to take a photo!

 I got a new laptop for my birthday! I am super happy to have my own! I'll finally be able to post more, and of course do homework!

 I have a serious obsession with Pitch Perfect!

 Liam's 12th birthday party two nights ago! It was crazy with all the boys sugar high, but it was nice to have a friend like Paola to make the night more fun!

 I've been having fun trying on different makeup. I like the more natural look, so that way people will barely notice.

And of course me! Like always!

I hope everyone had an awesome and memorable summer like I did! This was definitely one of  the best summers I ever had! Well, now I have to go to sleep, because I have to wake up early! I'm excited to see everyone at school, but I still have the back to school nerves, too. There will be new classes to take, new people to meet, tests to take, chair auditions, new styles, and a...ugg...bunch of homework. Still, hopefully this year will be the best year of high school yet! Fingers crossed! Good luck to you all!

lovelovelove,

Melissa

OMG! Big News!!!

I got home yesterday very tired. {I didn't get much sleep, because I was studying.} I went to my parents bedroom and watched a few episodes of my favorite TV shows. Then, my brother got the idea to watch to watch The Perks of Being a Wallflower. It was pretty good. It was a little sad, but I also thought it was a pretty fun movie, despite the moments when I had to force Liam to cover his eyes. Afterwards, I made Liam his own dinner, pizza, and I had a strong feeling I wasn't going to eat again. I cant eat pizza anymore, along with a lot of other foods. Even though i couldn't eat it, Liam was dancing around the house all excited. He probably could marry pizza.
My mom got home from work very happy, and all giddy. She called me over into the kitchen to show me something on the iPad.  It was the email I had been waiting for for months. I read it quietly, and by the time I had finished I was crying and grinning at the same time. I had been accepted to a UC Davis Astrophysics Program during the summer! I started crying even harder once I reread the second to last paragraph. I got a full scholarship!! I was shaking and crying so much. I just couldn't believe, and still cant, that I, Melissa Torres, made it into the program of my dreams. I feel so blessed. I feel like this a dream. You guys, I'm going! I don't even know how to express how I feel besides saying "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! OH EM GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!"
So many other good things have been happening in the last 2 days, but this definitely tops all of them! I have been praying for betters day comparison to the ones a few weeks back. Yesterday, I prayed before school, and asked to please help me. I was feeling stressed, tired, and worried, but I put everything into His hands. I let Him lead the way, and now look at the amazing things He had done for me. I'm so blessed.

This video above is the song that has been helping me get through all of my rough days. I cant even tell you how much I can relate to this song. I have been singing this song at 1 or 2 in the morning crying for God's help. He listens so much.
I hope you guys are all doing fabulous! I love you all!
lovelovelove
Melissa

End of Spring Break

Today is the last day of spring break! I'm so sad that it came and left so quickly. School is starting once again. This has been most of my week:

So, I have been reading a lot lately, and have been staying up really late doing so. I put on some awesome music, and then get side tracked with my reading.

 Liam and I went to Safeway, bought candy, and then watched 13 Going On 30. It was a blast, and very relaxing.

 My Mom and I have been hiking a lot and I have,also, been doing my own separate workout, too.

 EASTER: Ajiaco soup {favorite Colombian soup ever!}

 EASTER: Liam hunting for eggs.

 EASTER: Found one!

I spent yesterday in Monterey and I had so much fun! We got to go to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the beach, and Cannery Row. I had a blast and it was a great way to cap the week.

 We went to a candy store, and it was HUGE! It was the largest candy store I had ever been in! Heaven!!

 We went a Ghirardelli store, and got yummy ice creams. I got coffee with chocolate syrup {my new favorite!}

We went to an italian restaurant on one of the piers for lunch/dinner. It was fabulous!

We then hit the beach and I got some cool pictures!

 Liam and I started touching sea urchins, and they loved to suck our fingers.

 I finally got into the car, but I first wanted to take a picture of all the sand that was about to go in it. :)

 Happy day!

This had been my week. And it was really nice to have this short break from school. My favorite part of this week was definitely Monterey, and the hiking is close behind it. Now, school is starting again, and I have a new, fresh mind to start me off in the fourth quarter. I probably wont be posting as much until summer, but I promise to come back! Love you guys, always!
lovelovelove,
Melissa

What up brothas?!

SO!!!!! Life is getting better every second! I recently went to my 2nd cousin's, who is practically my big sister, sweet sixteen! The party was wild, fun, and exhausting! At first I was acting extremely shy, but after a little we all started to get to know each other. The party was at this restaurant place, with a dance floor and dj in the back. I felt like i was in a concert! It was super loud, and there was tons of party lights and people! Roman, Araxi, Maggie, Jasmin, Lisa, Hailey, Mason, Phillip, Vanessa, Dominic, myself, and probably twenty to thirty other people were hanging out when all of a sudden the music started going. We all went in and started dancing. I got to dance with a bunch of guys and girls. It was a blast. We all were completely sugar high, and of course we all had delicious martinellis! The party ended about 11:30, so then we moved on to Jasmin's house, and had another little party of our own. Jasmin, Roman, Hailey, Lisa, Maggie, and I had a fun sleepover! We stayed up all night watching crazy movies, "eating our feelings," sharing secrets, and all the other goodies that occur at sleepovers. Lisa got asked out, Jasmin fell asleep first (like every year), and the majority of us slept 3 hours! It was awesome! I will hopefully be able to post pictures as soon as I get them from Jasmin!!!
Two days ago I went and saw Twilight: Breaking Dawn with a bnh of friends. I was expecting to stab myself, because the past movies were miserable, but this one was good! You guys should see it!
Also, tomorrow is Turkey DAY!!!!!!!! Gobble Gobble!! I love thanksgiving! It is my favorite holiday! I get to eat a bunch and not care! Except i will care afterwards, but oh well! I am going to visit my Nana and Opa tomorrow, and I am pretty excited! My camera is charging, and getting ready for some great pics!!
Well, I am going to go do something amazing! I dont know what it is, but I will conjure something out of my imagination. Maybe I will do art, play violin, do a hard core work out, or maybe I'll do all three! Xoxo! Miss you guys!
lovelovelove,
Melissa

Movie Night!

Tonight We Present: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2!!!!!!!!!!

 I Present You: J.K. Rowling, the worlds best author!!!

 J.K. Rowling made Pottermore!

Liam and Mom bracing themselves for the best movie ever!

lovelovelove,

melissa