It has been a enjoyable long weekend for me. The freezing rain hit OK on monday morning and left the roads in such bad conditions that OUP was closed by noon.
Later, an announcement was made. OK is in a state of emergency. Campus closed Tuesday. Great, I thought. Another day of holiday. Judging from all the accidents and sidewalk falls, it was expected.
Come tuesday and another announcement was made. Campus closed on Wednesday. Well, this is swell indeed, I thought, being stuck at home for three days in a row. I went out Tuesday for dinner and the roads were empty and piled with inches of snow. A few cars got stuck in the snow. Nothing serious in the student town of Norman. Five of us piled up in the car and my friend gave us a free drifting experience. Some resturants were closed. Others closed early.
Being stuck at home all day had made me realized what I was missing out. The shiver and excitment of being out in the refreshing cold. I forgot how nice it is to feel the cold on your cheeks, even though my hands were freezing as I scraped ice off the car. It was wonderful, especially when your belly is bursting, and you tip toe and reach across the back window to dust away the snow. The cool air brushes the belly and gives a nice relieve.
Ah, snow days. It is beautiful indeed. Especially when campus is closed.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Taking up japanese again
Dear Mama and Papa, I have been a very good girl. I am studying japanese on my own. I cannot remember how it all began. There has always been times when I think of studying, but never gotten around to it. One day, I decided to review my japanese. I surfed the net, played some games, found out useful sites, and the whole process gamerolled. I got onto iknow.co.jp and I found it so interesting that I decided to make it my focus of learning japanese for now. When I first read about it through tofugu.com, I decided to make iknow my world. Today is the second day using it. We'll see how well my japanese improves and one day, you wont be able to read this at all because it will all be in japanese.
Hahahaha.
Next:
I thought of something I wanted to create: Tiny Tales for A Curious Mind
Let's see where it all goes. For now, my world is japanese.
Hahahaha.
Next:
I thought of something I wanted to create: Tiny Tales for A Curious Mind
Let's see where it all goes. For now, my world is japanese.
Monday, January 19, 2009
The Grandma Lifestyle
I just finished watching The Last Samurai. A little depressing to watch seeing fellow country man fighting against one another. Makes me thinks of the Water, especially when I saw the Emperor's eyes. Somehow, I gathered that what makes them stand out most is their eyes. So different and beautiful.
I need to learn more about the Samurai. Apparently, my friend said it is a good movie, but all the historical facts are wrong. So yup, my goal is ... more reading.
I have been rather happy with myself this few days because I managed to read four books in three days. Yup. Extremely pleased. Havent managed that feat since pri/sec school. The internet is too distracting.
I want to learn how to make granola bars since I am running low on cereal bar. I always bring them to work, but I want to learn how to make it now... and sweet sesame soup too!
I have been having the munchies, but it wasnt that bad as in summer, so I'm glad.
I also did my laundry yesterday! Had to do three loads yesterday and one load today. Damn but I am good! Now my room looks clean and organized. Had to wash all the bedsheets, pillowcases and comforters for two beds since my friend is no longer staying with me. She's gone the entire holiday, and this weekend, I finally decided that I have enough dirty clothes for my laundry. So it is as always, the entire haul of washables goes into the laundry. I am so happy. Managed to put on a new bedsheet for the second bed and got rid of two blankets and pillow so that my room is less messy!
Yar, I am really boring. The only interesting thing in life is laundry, washing dishing, buying food and thinking about cooking food. Very grandma. That's me.
I need to learn more about the Samurai. Apparently, my friend said it is a good movie, but all the historical facts are wrong. So yup, my goal is ... more reading.
I have been rather happy with myself this few days because I managed to read four books in three days. Yup. Extremely pleased. Havent managed that feat since pri/sec school. The internet is too distracting.
I want to learn how to make granola bars since I am running low on cereal bar. I always bring them to work, but I want to learn how to make it now... and sweet sesame soup too!
I have been having the munchies, but it wasnt that bad as in summer, so I'm glad.
I also did my laundry yesterday! Had to do three loads yesterday and one load today. Damn but I am good! Now my room looks clean and organized. Had to wash all the bedsheets, pillowcases and comforters for two beds since my friend is no longer staying with me. She's gone the entire holiday, and this weekend, I finally decided that I have enough dirty clothes for my laundry. So it is as always, the entire haul of washables goes into the laundry. I am so happy. Managed to put on a new bedsheet for the second bed and got rid of two blankets and pillow so that my room is less messy!
Yar, I am really boring. The only interesting thing in life is laundry, washing dishing, buying food and thinking about cooking food. Very grandma. That's me.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Leaving
I would like to leave. There is no road ahead of me here. If there is, then it is being hidden really well.
Just a push from my parents, and I would pack my bags joyfully. In the mean time, I will continue on till my work is done. I'm in the finishing stages, but already, the time is ticking slowly but surely.
Just a push from my parents, and I would pack my bags joyfully. In the mean time, I will continue on till my work is done. I'm in the finishing stages, but already, the time is ticking slowly but surely.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Resolution 2009.
I came up with my resolution for 2009. Or rather, another list of things I would like to do and accomplish.
Japanese, Korean, Constellations, World and U.S. map, history, writing, photoshop, web site, reading, running, ice skating, ballroom dancing, God, yes.
~~~
I dont know where I will go six months from now. But I do know it is easier for me to leave. There are less strings holding me back.
~~~
I realized how limited my mind thinks. I forgot my goals of the sixteen year old. To get a job. Any job regardless of my degree. I realized that this is extremely easy when I return! Until now, I never realized how U.S. has been holding me back, job-wise.
~~~
My friends, I miss them. Most of all, I miss the water from the land of the rising sun. I realized how important foundations are - true foundations that can withstand all kinds of pain and broken trust. How can I return to the starting point when it is build on air? Perhaps I am still in denial. When you accept the fact, life is much more peaceful.
~~~
Japanese, Korean, Constellations, World and U.S. map, history, writing, photoshop, web site, reading, running, ice skating, ballroom dancing, God, yes.
~~~
I dont know where I will go six months from now. But I do know it is easier for me to leave. There are less strings holding me back.
~~~
I realized how limited my mind thinks. I forgot my goals of the sixteen year old. To get a job. Any job regardless of my degree. I realized that this is extremely easy when I return! Until now, I never realized how U.S. has been holding me back, job-wise.
~~~
My friends, I miss them. Most of all, I miss the water from the land of the rising sun. I realized how important foundations are - true foundations that can withstand all kinds of pain and broken trust. How can I return to the starting point when it is build on air? Perhaps I am still in denial. When you accept the fact, life is much more peaceful.
~~~
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Road Trip to Miami
Happy New Year 2009! It has been festive, somewhat for my part. My friends and I spent the new year at Bayside Marketplace in Miami, Florida! Yup, it was a sudden decision and quick plan to the land of sunshine.
Unfortunately, two friends got into a "silly" row and thus, someone had to spend his new year only, while the three girls were together. It was a huge drama starting when we were still driving to Florida. First, it was the car seat, second, it was the photograph, third, it was at a pizza place...where they argued again and finally, they compromised after my cousin stepped in. I was just eating pizza. I cant believe all the drama that issued on the way. Seriously, someone even wanted to fly back home on the second day itself. Argh.
But afterwards, it was all nice and calm. Lucky.
We stopped by New Orleans and Houston on our way back. Eat french doughnuts and drank coffee at a famous resturants and eat M'sian food in Houston, with a bit of shopping at a chinese supermarket for snacks. I got baked soybeans, pineapple and green tea cakes, and sesame mochi!
Well, all I want to say is, I love my trip despite all that has happened. It was a fun trip and I have not made any resolution. I dont think I have that habit or even the will to carry out what I say. The best I can do is hopefully, I pray and hope everything turns out well.
PLS: I saw three falling stars on my trip. One on the way there and two on the way home.
PLS: I drove for my first time in a road trip. I nearly killed everyone when a deer popped its baby head on the road. I got caught by a police for speeding and got off with a warning.
Unfortunately, two friends got into a "silly" row and thus, someone had to spend his new year only, while the three girls were together. It was a huge drama starting when we were still driving to Florida. First, it was the car seat, second, it was the photograph, third, it was at a pizza place...where they argued again and finally, they compromised after my cousin stepped in. I was just eating pizza. I cant believe all the drama that issued on the way. Seriously, someone even wanted to fly back home on the second day itself. Argh.
But afterwards, it was all nice and calm. Lucky.
We stopped by New Orleans and Houston on our way back. Eat french doughnuts and drank coffee at a famous resturants and eat M'sian food in Houston, with a bit of shopping at a chinese supermarket for snacks. I got baked soybeans, pineapple and green tea cakes, and sesame mochi!
Well, all I want to say is, I love my trip despite all that has happened. It was a fun trip and I have not made any resolution. I dont think I have that habit or even the will to carry out what I say. The best I can do is hopefully, I pray and hope everything turns out well.
PLS: I saw three falling stars on my trip. One on the way there and two on the way home.
PLS: I drove for my first time in a road trip. I nearly killed everyone when a deer popped its baby head on the road. I got caught by a police for speeding and got off with a warning.
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