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1 . 3 1 . 0 1 Well its Wed-day and the week is half over, my cold too hopefully. suddenly I feel more energized to go and get mah learn on. Pretty fun page, think I'll be making a semi-perm link. at least for the semester that is. I'm thinking that these early momrnings really are better for me, I seem to have a lot more time to burn/utilize when I get up before noon. I'm wondering how the fatigue factore might play as the semeste goes by. better invest in some tea. Todays the last day to drop classes without a DR on the transcript, and I'm already having second thoughts. I suppose I could try sitting in on a 2:25 psych class in cognition and see if it seems better, but I'm thinking that I'll probably not. Stubborn me huh. Probably go for it anyway. can't shake the K9 off that easy. The Behavioral Science & Law dept changed thier name to "Legal Studies", since I've been grandfathered in by declaring last year, I have the option of choosing which name to be my major--what do you think? Behavioral....or Legal....supposingly there are more majors at other universitites that use the "legal studies" name more than the BS&L. will see. Paid Thornton a visit today, little omiyage, and hatched my plan for the semester in the AAs. Reception was good, look forward to working with him this semester. Also reapplying for my old job, pretty much the same as when I left it. I could use the extra okane too. 1 . 2 9 . 0 1 Well the superbowl sucked big time. WAsn't even worth the effort. Plus on top of that I got sick with the flu, crappy weather and mass quantities of etoh is never a good combination. GOt a bunch of ppl together to watch the great american pastime, although it was a yawner. So much for favoring and stat points huh? This cold is putting me in a so-so mode, slept in most of my classes today, mainly fighting off the sniffles and in a slight delerium haze. These Vitamin C Halls are pretty tasty. The ground was slick with ice and frozen rain, not good cold weather, but will have to do. Never realized how much of a health hazard this type of weather can be, apparently some people have already slipped and fell. Got to see Kikujiro with Beat Takeshi, pretty unreal I have to say so myself, very funny, very ironic, very "Beat". Also saw that Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon movie too, by far one of the best movies I've seen all year. lots of symbolism and action, not to mention some pretty fuine wahines. Kind of wish that the ass-kicking scenes were a little more real. Went to Pheng's house the other day with the whole gang, watched "the bride with the white hair", played a game called mafia, and then charades. fun time. Finalizing my schedule I'm torn between taking a boring psych class or an even more boring science class. The thing is that I'm a stubborn mofo thats all. pretentious too. 1 . 2 2 . 0 1 Back in the Mad city and its not nearly as cold as I had originally anticipated. maybe its because I'm back knowing that this may very well be my last winter, at least for now anyway. Got back in at about 9 last night, still fighting off the remnants of what i'm guessing is jetlag. not too bad though. Had an interesting conversation on the plane over with this saleswoman from HK, funny how you meet random people en route, especially when they are from far away places. Makes me really think about JET and Okinawa someday. hopefully this fall. Speaking of which my Sis got me an application for a Madison-Chiba exchange program that is similar to the JET. Will look into it, pending the CCCC which hasn't written back to me yet. Brought some poi and snacks up for Aleina and Sherri, my bags went home half empty, and came back choke full. I'm 22 now and I'm feeling a little old, even though I really have no reason to complain at all. I think I've had a very blessed life up to now, it amazes me sometimes how much I've learned through the years and tribulations. And knowingly, this year will bring more of the good stuff I'm sure. Trials by fire or ice, either way I'm game. Had two classes already, Poli Sci 452 Criminal Law & Justice, and 345 Orgo. I'm holding onto that class pending the status of my last 1 credit of Psychology which I have tomorrow. will see. other than that, I have 558 Philosophy Ethics in Biomedical issues, Soc 641 Sociology of Law, 699 Directed study with the Village people, clap for credit Music 114, and Behavioral Science & Law Senior thesis 691. Should be a busy semester. Final thought: appreciation of a fragrent Green and white lei during a 15 hour journey from Sun to Snow is difficult to put into words, but not to the heart. 1 . 1 5 . 0 1 Been an interesting break to say the least. always eventful, and always distracting it seems, got to clear some things up, realizations are not always appreciated, but ae valuable if you ask me. ignorance is the root of many problems. at least in my mindset. call me a madisonian for life if you will. sifting and winnowing is my adopted and refined credo. friday I got to sit in on a legislative session, the department of public safety met in front of the senate and house committees to request for budget funding. interesting process, although I did feel a little young in the capital again. Politics. Also found these mints--"penguins', they're like altoids, but their caffinated. could be my new friend this semester. Which reminds me I have about 5 days to make some decisions on classes this spring. I think I made up my mind. past couple days got to see the boys, Prid was in town for a bit, cruised at oceans, ryans, poundage and what not. Realizing that we're coming to anxious times pretty soon, everyone graduating and moving onto real jobs, and/or grad school. 4 years go by pretty fast. 1 . 1 1 . 0 1 Went to the beach the other day with the intentions of reading two books I've bought. The thing is that I have a tendency of buying books and bringing them to the beach, and then getting distracted.......first i fell asleep for a couple of hours, book in hand, and when i woke up, there was this really cute wahine taking her clothes off (bikini underneath of course). anyway, before i knew it i was watching the sun set over the pacific. the thing was that i was getting a little impatient, and i had to go shishi pretty bad, but was too cold to swim back in, or to use the lua down the beach. For some reason the wind has picked up and its a little unpleasant for hawaii standards, all the locals start packing up and leaving, why all the haole tourists (and me) are still there looking at the sun, obviously this isn't nearly as cold by our standards. but the cries from my internal fluid regulation (anterior/posterior pituatary, hypothalamus?) tell me to quit it, there'll always be another sunset lolo! so i get in my car and drive north, and i guess i caught a scenic moving sunset via honda civic seating--which was much more picturesque than sitting on the beach in the sandy wind. which makes me think that the world and nature has a way of showing me its inescapable beauty wherever i seem to go, kind of a statement to me maybe that no matter what my mood may be during any kind of circumstances perhaps, there is always notable occurances. 1 . 8 . 0 1 UH starts today, I was thinking about going on campus and looking into their options of applying for a second bachelors or something, maybe try finishing up some classes I wanted to take, maybe getting a degree in Nihongo or something. what for really escapes me. Little depressing what exists to come home to, but I'm not convinced that everything about UH stinks that bad. at least 1 of my top ten college courses (symbolic, anyway) was in American Studies over the summer with Glen Grant. Although I can name the worst college course at the same university. Vacation is still dragging, for reasons pretty obvious in my mind--among others is the fact that in many ways I feel more comfortable in Madison, I suppose the place has grown on me much more than expected. Makes me recall some sayings I had about HS back in my frosh year in college, something along the lines of HS as being old news juvenile, and in the past, yet somehow making "sense". I think I'm making similar refs now. Maybe i should just start surfing 24-7 again. sounds like a plan? 1 . 4 . 0 1 Start the new year with a bang. Just as I expected, deja vu like a mofo. At the moment it doesn't really mean that much, doesn't hit that hard honestly. Probably just a little numb from alterior reasons and after-effects, but hey, its life. i honestly think I'm faring pretty well. I'm a seasoned veteran at bullshit. Especially in these terms. Maybe its a blessing in disguise afterall? I have enough distractions in my life. Time to focus, I'm actually longing for the frozen lake and Madison-liberalism. Although I appreciate the local mentality and way of life as part of my roots, I can't accept ignorance and weakness of the heart this close to home. I think I do give people too much credit than they sometimes deserve, but I guess it comes with the territory. The table is worn. I got a job offer from a tech company I submitted my resume at, for some odd reason they wanted to offer me less that what I'm earning working for APAC, and this company actually DOES shit that is worthwhile. maybe its because its based here, or maybe its because I'm still too young. Amazing how much you can build up your accomplishments for the appearance of. Nevermind the arrogance of youth to see through your illusional ploy--they can't touch you, right? Don't mind the bitter tone of this first entry of the new year, the new millenia, this is a drill I've been through before, one that I'll endure. Suck it up, I'm not going anywhere just yet. |