My first day

i feel like a freshman all over again.

nope i'm not trying to sound young. it's just that i'm pursuing a different specialization from my friends. now i understand how it feels to be lost and worried that i won't be able to find friends.

and this module is tough! not only are the readings disgustingly long and abundant, but we already have to determine the topics for our term paper by NEXT WEEK. that's gross.

still, i think this would be a useful module for me because i plan to go overseas. so it's always good to have an idea of what press systems in other countries are like.

plus, I DON'T HAVE A HALL. that sucks. big time! how true it is that you'll only cherish what is gone.

i'm thankful though, that i still have my loving bf and friends to make me look forward to coming to school.

yup i'm still anticipating what this semester will bring. i hope my friends are enjoying themselves too, and that they will do even better this semester!

reflections

i love my holidays!

let's see...

i went to Eastern Europe for 2 weeks, visiting places like Germany, Austria, Poland and Czech Republic. the countries were so beautiful that Singapore looks so plain and boring. but i was still really thankful to be back home. there are too many people and things i love in Singapore. nothing beats home. really. (i'm in the National Day mode already)

then i went to Tioman with Js and his (female)friends' boyfriends. yup it was a weird combination and i still feel a bit out-of-place among them but i can't deny that they're really sweet and helpful people. snorkeling was so fun! the fish were so pretty and it was hilarious seeing Js trying to pose underwater for the camera. i wouldn't mind going back to places like these in the future. but this time, i wanna try diving!

what else about my hols that i love?

well there's my work. there's a lot of stress in my workplace and i even cried once because i couldn't cope with the pressure, but i have to admit that i learned a lot about dealing with stress, relating with people and managing my time. i still need to improve on these areas, but this job has really let me experience first hand what it feels like to hold yourself together in the worst scenarios.

my holidays has been a fruitful one, in which i spent a lot of quality time with Js and also managed to visit my grandparents more.

now that school is starting, i'm excited, and i really look forward to getting to know myself better and learn more useful skills in the coming semester.

and i can't wait to see my CS friends!

though the thought of having to pore over readings again does seem dreadful... haha.

okies going to sleep soon. still coughing.

hee