Thursday, September 08, 2005
At last! I am done with all my projects for the week (and for next week too)! Feel so relieved. It is pretty frustrating thou; I spent so much time on the damn projects, but my instructor just gave a quick look at it and said I passed it. What the hell?!? Anyway I passed it so I shouldn't be complaining much.
Yeah! Tml's Friday! Gosh I am so looking forward to the weekend, even it means I have to tidy up my room and do my laundry. I will do anything just to get away from books. I mean, I am just a freshman, but the work load here is crazy! People usually associate Freshman as parties, fun and laughter, crazy stunts, and all sorts of entertainment. Its not in my picture. I go pass the library everyday and could always see these lot of usual suspects that are always mugging. It's starting to give me the creeps. Second week of school and I am faced with endless readings (2 Econs chapter, 4 sociology chapter, 2 law chapter, and 2 tests). Lo and behold! Tests are around the corner! I need a breather.
When I got here there was so much talk about Freshman 15. I suppose its true, eating alot of pizzas and cheeze do get you fat. But that applies mostly to the Asians than the Americans, whom have probably got used to the food here. It does not differ much, and theres not much issue. The Asians, however, faced with the mounting amount of calories and carbo surely will put on weight in light of such diet. Not so, I believe. I have been here and I think I have lost more than gain. One general attribute to it. Stress. Well the other I can think of is the winter, where your body have to burn more in order to sustain the heat inside you. But stress, is a killer. The result of you pulling out your hair and screaming to give up. We never do. Its an occupational hazzard.
On the other hand, I will to bring up how fortunate and lucky I am to be able to attend college. I have just received news that one of my friends who have arrived here is about to leave due to lack of funding. It is pretty sad cos my friend is a really intelligent person and I can tell that this person is very gifted in numbers. There are times when I heard news of submission to fate and just screw the education. It is so disheartening to listen to such bad news, especially from friends around you. I can only pray and hope for the return to IU soon. But hey, whatever it is, God has arranged for us to meet. Hence I believe there will be chance when we meet and constantly remind yourself that God is fair and just and has His own designs for us. It is sometimes quite difficult for us to comprehend His actions, but He will do it for our good. So hang in there, I will pray for you here.
On a lighter note, I have just received my pin to call overseas. Used my dorm phone and called most of my friends and family. Feeling really happy, at least their voices are reassuring. Plus counting my blessings to be here, I will work double hard over the weekend to catch up all that is needed! But since its Friday tml, I am comtemplating abit of shopping down College Mall for the Fall. HeeZ.
Yeah! Tml's Friday! Gosh I am so looking forward to the weekend, even it means I have to tidy up my room and do my laundry. I will do anything just to get away from books. I mean, I am just a freshman, but the work load here is crazy! People usually associate Freshman as parties, fun and laughter, crazy stunts, and all sorts of entertainment. Its not in my picture. I go pass the library everyday and could always see these lot of usual suspects that are always mugging. It's starting to give me the creeps. Second week of school and I am faced with endless readings (2 Econs chapter, 4 sociology chapter, 2 law chapter, and 2 tests). Lo and behold! Tests are around the corner! I need a breather.
When I got here there was so much talk about Freshman 15. I suppose its true, eating alot of pizzas and cheeze do get you fat. But that applies mostly to the Asians than the Americans, whom have probably got used to the food here. It does not differ much, and theres not much issue. The Asians, however, faced with the mounting amount of calories and carbo surely will put on weight in light of such diet. Not so, I believe. I have been here and I think I have lost more than gain. One general attribute to it. Stress. Well the other I can think of is the winter, where your body have to burn more in order to sustain the heat inside you. But stress, is a killer. The result of you pulling out your hair and screaming to give up. We never do. Its an occupational hazzard.
On the other hand, I will to bring up how fortunate and lucky I am to be able to attend college. I have just received news that one of my friends who have arrived here is about to leave due to lack of funding. It is pretty sad cos my friend is a really intelligent person and I can tell that this person is very gifted in numbers. There are times when I heard news of submission to fate and just screw the education. It is so disheartening to listen to such bad news, especially from friends around you. I can only pray and hope for the return to IU soon. But hey, whatever it is, God has arranged for us to meet. Hence I believe there will be chance when we meet and constantly remind yourself that God is fair and just and has His own designs for us. It is sometimes quite difficult for us to comprehend His actions, but He will do it for our good. So hang in there, I will pray for you here.
On a lighter note, I have just received my pin to call overseas. Used my dorm phone and called most of my friends and family. Feeling really happy, at least their voices are reassuring. Plus counting my blessings to be here, I will work double hard over the weekend to catch up all that is needed! But since its Friday tml, I am comtemplating abit of shopping down College Mall for the Fall. HeeZ.
# posted by gougou @ 11:49 PM 
