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One of these days, I’ll have a purpose for this blog.
Of course, it will have more of a purpose as soon as I pay my hosting bill… which is as soon as I get paid…
Life is… well, life. I’ve had my ups and downs throughout this year and I’ve just started something new with someone I think is very special, kind, exciting, and definitely has potential to motivate me to better myself more than I try to already. I will admit that I am very scared because in terms of my feelings, there are similarities to how I felt when I first started with Stockton Boy. Yes, the situations are different, but I honestly haven’t felt this way about anyone since him, so yes, I’m quite scared.
However, the difference is this time, I’m definitely trying to communicate more about my issues and if I have fears about anything. I don’t want to end up surprising this new boy with anything and I want him to know how I feel as often as possible. I just really hope I don’t get hurt again.
I’ve already started my last undergraduate year in school. I’m trying to finish up my B.A. in Social Welfare. What I’ll do after college, I’m not sure yet. I know that I definitely want to go into the non-profit sector within the Asian Pacific American community, but in which field (mental health, education, youth, families, etc), I don’t know yet. I feel as if all issues are equally important, but I definitely have to decide where I want to be.
In addition to school, I’ve taken up quite a few roles.
- I’m a mentor for a 6th grader at one of the local elementary schools. She makes me feel old yet nostalgic all at once and I’m happy to see her so vibrant as she is.
- I’m also a co-director for Perspectives, a huge multicultural showcase that the student government puts on every year.
- I’ve also been accepted as one of the 20 pageant contestants for the Miss Vietnam Norcal – Intercollegiate.
- I’m training to be a student-to-student peer counselor where I’d essentially be able to help my fellow peers, students, with their issues ranging from school to relationships to work or whatever their needs are.
And surprisingly enough, I still feel as if I can do more, but when I look at my calendar, I know that I can’t afford to do so. But I’m excited to make this the best year that I have and can’t wait to see how everything turns out.
Miss all of you and I wish I were keeping up better in all of your lives. ♥
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It’s been about a year after the meltdown I had. And despite everything that’s happened since then, from my continuation of staying his friend even when I knew it would hurt to my having to tell my parents that I was $6,500 in debt (not including loans), everything seems okay.
I’ll admit, it’s been tough, but without all the trials and tribulations that I had to go through, I wouldn’t be who I am today, whoever that may be. I know that I’ve still got things to work on, but with time, and only with time, do I pray that they will get better.
The boyfriend and I split a while ago and although it sucked, I was able to keep my head on my shoulders. I did a much better job of composing myself this time than I did last time, that’s for sure. Even though a part of me wants to run back, I know that I can’t invest my emotions and any more of my heart into someone who’s not right for me, no matter how good it feels.
Overall, I’m doing better and I’m excited for a new beginning next semester. It will be busy as all hell, but I’m anxious. Hopefully it won’t get any busier though; I’m on the verge of failing a class and if I fail, I’ll have to retake it next semester, on top of everything else that I need and want to do.
What are your favorite things about the holiday season?
I love the smell of the cold. I hate feeling the cold, but I love smelling it. And at least for now, I love the break from school. I want to go ice skating again!
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This might actually be an updated post now. I feel bad for not having blogged in the last month. Well, blogged here anyway because if you’ve been stalking (or just had a lot of time on your hands), then you would have noticed that my daily journal (or semi-daily) has been updated more frequently.
What’s the hold up? Well, if most of you know or have caught on, I like to write what I would consider a good post. A post that provokes thinking in a way that takes you outside of your usual bubble. However, as I’m about to briefly explain, I’ve been behind on being able to do that. Now, don’t get me wrong, the ideas have been coming up into my head, but I feel as if the thoughts aren’t honed well enough yet to be shared with the general public.
So yes, I am here explaining my partial absence with the online community. I’m still behind on replying to comments and visiting their respective websites. The semester started a little more than a month ago and although my classes aren’t that time consuming, my social events are. I’ve decided to join a culture club, more specifically, the Vietnamese Student Association. I’m connecting with people of a similar background and having a good time. I’ve also found myself a boyfriend too. Yes, I know, big step for me considering how the last one had painfully ended. But despite all the nasty past, I’m happy. Other things have been rocky, but at the moment, I’m happy. And I’m even happier knowing that I’ve found someone to bring the happy back. It’s just one big happy cycle.
I feel as if this time is such a busy time. I’ve got social events, school, boyfriend, and politics. Oh God, the politics. I’ve decided that I can’t stand to watch either debate. The Presidential debate consisted of two bickering men and the Vice Presidential debate was ridiculous. No candidate gave a straight answer and it was too frustrating to watch.
Anyway, this is midterm weekend and I need to get back to studying. But before I go, I will leave you with this question: Should you be looking for someone that makes you want to be a better person or should you invest more time to find that part in yourself that makes you want to be a better person?
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Who knew that my taking a semester off from college could cause so much more work? Well, since that happened, the university doesn’t consider me to be one of their students, so for my summer courses, I have to pay the visiting undergraduates rate which is $270/unit on top of the $385 enrollment fee. Since I plan to take a total of 8 units over the summer, my entire total comes out to be $2545! That’s absurd!
Well, I may be able to get financial aid if I register for the fall courses, but at this point, I’m only about 75-80% sure that I want to go back. The other part is really making sure that I can change my habits for the better and whatnot. I’m not too sure yet about all of that. All I know for now that I have to may that 2.5 grand up front and if not, then well, I could lose my spot in my classes. I am planning to head to the financial aid office later today to talk to one of the advisers who’s supposed to know much more about this topic.
Hopefully, I’ll either get the university rate or the financial aid. Hopefully.
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Well, two actually. I’ve really got to start leaving some posts ready to be published in the event that I can’t get to posting on that day. See, Sunday was my leisure day. It was the day of rest (both religiously and not) and well, I rested. I’m still trying to catch up on a reading all of the blog posts within the last week or so and it’s taking me awhile. I’ve replied to as many comments as I could; I still have to return all those comments as well.
The test went okay I suppose. I could have been much more prepared for it, but oh well. It’s done with and now all I can do is just make sure not to fall behind, right?
I’ve been thinking of a new layout for a while now. I finally found my photographer and the picture that I will use. It’s still going to be a red and dark theme, but I’ll make it work all together; don’t worry. I’ll have a beta site set up so I can get some feedback on some trusted people and hopefully, this will be one step forward in my progress as a designer.
Anyway, I should be heading to bed now. Good night all and hopefully, I won’t fall out of this posting process again anytime soon.
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