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Hi guys, it's Nicole and welcome back to my channel.
Happy Fuller Wednesday 17th.
Eight days till Christmas, you guys. but I cannot believe we are this far into vlogmas.
Like genuinely, it's going by so fast this year.
I don't know why, but it's literally flying by.
Okay, but happy day 17.
We've had a very productive morning so far.
I just got up yesterday's vlog.
Boom, boom, bang.
Guys, why are we lowkey killing vlogmas this year?
Like I think I've only cried once.
I haven't missed a day.
I'm proud of myself.
But yeah, like I said, it's crazy that there's only seven days after this.
Anyways, I'm gonna finish getting ready right now.
Today is actually my last day at home before I go back to San Diego for a few days.
If you guys are caught up with the vlogs.
You guys know it's my finals week, but I don't have in-person finals until tomorrow.
So I was able to come home, which has actually been a dream come true.
And I've just cherished this past week so much because I honestly feel so fulfilled.
Like that's exactly how I'm feeling right now, because I don't know if last year I was able to come home for this long, because I feel like I've been home for a while now and usually when I have to go back to San Diego and like leave my family again, I kind of get really sad.
And don't get me wrong, I'm still sad to be leaving tonight, but at the same time because I've gotten so much rest, so much for Christmas.
So I'm happy to say I'm not feeling as sad as I have in the past.
But yeah, definitely really grateful because not a lot of people have the option to go home during finals and I think God knew what like I needed these days.
So thank the Lord, literally.
So today's plan, I'm actually going to use it as a full-on study day because my finals are tomorrow.
I actually have one online final I have to take today.
That's for my history class and then I have both my communications and math final tomorrow.
So we're going to do some studying, make sure we're all prepared for that, and then we'll pack everything up and I'm gonna leave tonight.
My dad's gonna be driving me and we're not gonna leave until, I think, 7 or 8 pm, just to wait till traffic dies down.
But first things first, I'm gonna see my friends.
I'm going to get lunch with Mac and Addie and I literally could not be more excited.
I just saw them for fall break.
But if you know, you know being away from your hometown, friends and all going to different colleges, whenever I reunite with them, it's literally the best feeling ever.
It's only gonna be the three of us, because Arushi and Sydney aren't coming home until next week, I think.
But during winter break, all five of us will be together.
And I can't wait for that as well.
But yeah, we're gonna grab some lunch.
I can't wait to give them hugs.
I can't wait to catch up with them.
And how perfect that I get to see them before I go out to San Diego.
But with that, I just finished getting ready.
Here's how we're looking.
Outfit of the day.
I'm wearing this adorable pink onesleeve top from BS Pink.
These jeans are from PacSun.
I'm wearing my Uggs.
Got my purse.
Got the vlog.
My friends are coming right now to pick me up.
I'm so excited.
Say hi to vlogmas.
Hi vlogmas.
Yay!
Oh, I missed you guys.
I missed you.
I'm so excited for Din Tai Fung.
I'm so excited.
I was so surprised when Addy said she wanted to go there.
I love it!
Din Tai Fung!
Look at the cute Christmas tree.
With spicy sauce and for dessert at the end, chocolate mochi with a cream top.
Cheers!
I got a mango iced tea.
We are grubbing.
What was that?
We need it all.
We got chocolate xiaolongbao.
Cheers.
Yay.
Sorry.
I didn't look like that.
Hi vlog!
It's a little bit later.
After my friends left, I took a small nap.
I already knew I was gonna be in a food coma after Din Tai Fung.
I'm definitely gonna miss this bed once I go back to San Diego today.
But I'm so happy I got to see my friends.
They're just the best.
We had such a good lunch at Din Tai Fung.
Caught up on all the things.
We also went to BPL, the beach parking lot, for a little bit.
That is like the spot that we would always go to, especially during high school.
And then we came back to the house a little bit and just chilled on the couch.
But I need to get up and start studying.
So I'm going to get my life together and then we'll head downstairs and get our work done.
The sun's already about to set.
And look how pretty the sky looks.
Just threw on this adorable hoodie from Pink Pump Huff.
Look at the back.
It's so cute.
Oh my goodness.
Guys, I come downstairs and my mom is real preppy for me.
Thank you.
My lifesaver.
Yeah, so I'm not only going back to San Diego just for finals, but I also have practice this weekend, from the 19th to the 22nd.
And it's because we're practicing for nationals.
And so they're long days of dance.
So my mom was so nice enough to make these meals.
Wow, these look so good.
Well, you have to make sure you get like a nutritious meal.
Yeah, this is perfect.
Quinoa salmon corn, green beans my favorite meal ever.
But i've said this in multiple vlogs my food situation is a little tricky when i'm back at my dorm, so i'm very grateful for my mom because she helps me out and make sure i'm fed.
So thank you, mommy.
I'm gonna eat those up when i'm back in san diego.
On that note, and it's time to study.
Here's our setup.
I got my laptop.
I brought my math notebook and my pencil case from san diego.
Actually first, we're gonna take my history final.
What's online?
It's online and it's due tonight.
Not till 11.59, but I'm going to get it done right now.
I love online classes.
I know they don't work for everyone, but personally, I love doing like a half-half schedule.
This semester, I did three in person, two online, and it works great.
Next semester I have something similar like that as well, where I don't have in-person every single day, and I find that it's a good balance.
So I can also focus on other stuff like social media or posting or whatever.
But yeah, my favorite thing about online class is that you can take exams and do your assignments anywhere you are.
So let's get that out of the way.
Bless Linda Lano.
She just got me this plate of fruit.
I love being home.
History final done and I got a 90%.
Let's go.
Oh, yay.
Feels so good.
I am completely done with that class now.
And I can check it off my assignment tracker.
This is my assignment tracker I made for sophomore year.
Boom, boom, bang, all of that.
We have only three left.
Well, I can check this one off. and then I'll complete these tomorrow.
Okay, now it is time to study.
Thankfully, both my communication and math finals are multiple choice, yay.
But for my communication final, my professor suggested we look over our quizzes and study those, so that's exactly what I'm gonna do.
Make sure I'm familiar with all the material, of course.
I forgot who I heard this from, but it makes so much sense.
If you can teach it to someone else, that's how you know you know the material.
So, especially with my classes for communication, a lot of the times I'll explain the concepts out loud, like in my own words, because that means I fully understand it rather than just writing out random stuff, if that makes sense.
And then for my math final, I'm literally just going to go over all of my notes.
I also have some practice exams and I'm just going to work through some problems.
Ever since high school, I've known with math, practice, practice, practice.
Like I'm not going to know anything unless I do it myself multiple times.
So I'll probably go through these things like two, three, four times before tomorrow.
Let's make sure.
Little intermission.
Mama just made everyone soup.
Oh, boy say hi.
There's dad.
So good.
There's Christian.
So good.
Thank you, Mama.
Was it pork shoulder?
Yeah, it's pork shoulder.
Oh, home-cooked meals.
Christian, you finished finals, huh?
Did you finish your finals?
My last final was tomorrow.
Same.
And then break time.
Getting my last cuddles with Sadie Bear.
She's so cute.
Look at you.
Oh, you want to belly rub.
It's almost time to leave.
I got ready for bed just so in san diego i don't have to.
I've also just been tidying up my room and then packing here's all my stuff.
I usually just bring a carry-on, a tote bag and then my main purse, and i can fit all my stuff also.
You guys, i put a little sticker on my water bottle.
Look how cute she is.
It's freaking adorable.
All right guys, me and dad are making the trek.
Look, you can take pictures with santa.
We're driving through holiday lights, so a bunch of houses are decorated and there's an old couple dresses santa and mrs claus.
You can take a picture with them for free.
That's so cute.
We're just spreading holiday joy, spreading joy.
I love that.
So cool.
But, like I was saying, me and dad are going back to San Diego.
It's a two-hour drive.
Thank you for taking me back.
My car is back at my dorm.
Usually, when I come home for a break, my parents will just drive back and forth to get me and drop me off.
It's only two hours away.
Yeah, it's super close.
But during this car ride, I'm going to keep studying and reviewing my notes.
There's a lot of stuff I can do on my phone and just go over the material, listen to some lectures.
Because we're getting back to San Diego.
Oh, bless you.
Sadie's in the back.
You can't see her, but she's in her bed.
We get back to San Diego tonight at like 11, so I don't want to stay up too late studying.
I'm going to try to do some in the car.
We'll see if it works.
You have one final one?
I have two.
Oh, my gosh.
I don't wish me luck.
Okay, but... See you in San Diego.
Bye, Dad.
Thank you.
Bye, love you.
I love you so much.
See you in a few days.
Bye bye Dad, and we back.
And just like that we are back in my dorm bed.
Oh, i lucky missed it.
It's really cold in here, but it's very comfy in here.
Good news i just unpacked everything.
I also brushed my teeth.
I have my retainers in.
I'm really glad that i did that, because i was almost falling asleep in the car.
I was getting pretty tired and i totally could have just like hopped into bed and called it a night right there.
But this is your sign.
If you need to get something done, just do it right away.
Trust me, you'll Thank you.
And you'll feel so much better after accomplishing it.
Like literally just a little task of unpacking and putting my stuff away.
I know will save me a lot of time compared to if I did that tomorrow morning instead.
But I think I'm going to end my night here.
I feel pretty good after studying today.
I also want to get good sleep for tomorrow.
I've definitely learned from experience in the past.
I've tried to cram the night before and not get good sleep and kind of do as much as possible before actually taking the exam.
But sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is study as much as your brain can allow you to and then also get good sleep, so that you feel rested and recharged for the actual test.
So that's exactly what I'm gonna do.
I'm gonna finish editing this video first so that when I wake up tomorrow morning I can focus on my finals, and only my finals, and then I'm gonna sleep, because I don't know why.
I feel like I didn't do much today, but I'm so tired tired.
But with that being said, good luck to all of you if you're still going through finals.
I know a lot of people are already on winter break, which is so great and i'm so happy for you.
But pray for me.
I hope i do well tomorrow.
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