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Ariana Grande!!

My twin sister and I were in attendance for n1 in Oakland. Opening night!!! We were both so excited. It was her first Ari show. It was my third. 🩵 We took the ferry over. Hella scenic and peaceful.

It was an amazing day. Just didn’t like the rude merch lady. I said she skipped me and she was like no I didn’t. If you didn’t bother to acknowledge me, that’s totally skipping me and tending to the people behind me. But whatever. The cashier was way nicer. I don’t understand the rude tone from some people. Just own up to your mistake and carry on.

I ended up getting an additional shirt and a tote bag. I got everything else at the pop up! Really glad I went the first day bc they ran out of stuff in the city.

I’m hella grateful I got tix face value! Resellers suck.

Ari’s back!!! ❤️ Hope the rest of tour goes well. Pop up madness in LA. I feel bad for the people who lined up today and still didn’t get in. They need to be better about restocking!!! And start putting a limit on stuff. They didn’t do that for SF.

Early day for me! I’m excited. Hope I get the blind box I want. Haha.

Good night.

b

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Coach Beam.

It’s tragic and heartbreaking what happened to him on Thursday. I was stunned when I saw the headline.

I didn’t know about him until Last Chance U. I watched a bit of that season, but now I’ll have to finish it.

I never formally met him, but we were on the same flight home from JFK to SFO back in 2024. I had to do a double take. He was rocking his green, so I knew it was him!! He was on the phone. I wish I would’ve said hello and shook his hand, but that’s okay.

JUCO football is still fairly new to me because I didn’t pay much attention to it before I transferred to UC Davis. But now, I fully support it!!! I’ve got a friend on the Laney football team who is about to transfer to a D1 school. We’re bay rivals, but I still support him. 😂

It’s hard to wrap my head around everything at the moment. Coach Beam gave so much to Oakland. He was a pillar for the East Bay, the Bay Area, and beyond. Football lost a great one.

His final year of coaching was the 2024 season. I was fortunate enough to see a game at Laney last October. I saw him on the sidelines.

RIP Coach Beam. You’ve touched so many lives!

Photo credit: John Beam

2 claps, ready ready. 🦅💚

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Life lately.

I’ve been juggling work and school! The usual. I’m pretty exhausted, but I always push through. It’s been really nice the last few days. I’m content even if I’m tired. That guy has a lot to do with it. 🥰 Building on our friendship.

I got to watch football, catch up with a really good friend, and finished my midterms. Did the Lupus Walk too. I did it all!!! 💜

Baseball is annoying me right now. Go Yankees!!!

Hoping this week is decent. I know I’ll be tired again. Just gotta pace myself. Can’t believe Halloween is pretty much here!!! 🎃 Where did the year go?!!

I should probably sleep soon. I teach later.

Good night.

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🖤🧡 x 💚💛

Yesterday’s hang out was a lot of fun! I got confirmation. 🥰 Nerves were there initially, but I was able to calm down once we got to the yard. We were running a little late, but that’s okay. I forgive him! 😆

We got chicken lumpia, dole whips, a spicy chicken sandwich, and a Coke. Good food and great company! I always told myself to take a risk. I was quite scared in 22/23. I was dealing with a lot mentally. Things changed for me in 23/24!

I’d like to believe this is a start for a blooming friendship. I’m content with where I’m at atm. July was fun, but I hope August will be even better!!

I’m really proud of myself. 💜

Good night.

b

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