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| Freshman Year. Now that it has all been said and done, it's time that I reflect. It's been such a crazy year that has been filled with so many ups and downs. Never in my mind did I ever imagine that my first year in college would end the way it has. God has truly blessed me with some amazing friendships this year. I remember stepping foot into my dorm - the strange place that would call my home for the next 9 months. I was so excited and scared at the same time, wondering whether people would like me and whether I would gain the friendships and memories that so many talk about after their experiences. I believe I've gained more than that. Living in such close quaters with 12 other girls has definitely been a challenge, but a fun one. Being alone and receiving the independence that I have always hoped for has really shown me who I really am and has taught me that I CAN do this. I can handle things on my own. I CAN very much make my own wise decisions, although I don't deny that I've had my share of mistakes. Being thrown into the real world after being sheltered for all these years has only made me stronger as a individual. College has opened my eyes to many new ideas and things that would have never crossed me mind. Summer has finally arrived and school work is done. So much has changed and I can feel it. In some ways I'm scared of how things will workout as these summer months go by. There are a lot of unanswered questions that are still floating around in my head. But I have faith that with time my questions will be answered and I will only continue to grow.
ending an AMAZING year with nothing but love...
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| Although I should be doing my homework, I decided that I would take a moment out and write a xanga entry. Something that I have neglected to do in a while.
Chinese New Year was celebrated this past weekend- January 29 to be exact. As a child I always associated the holiday with receiving red evnvelops with money in them and visiting relatives. All I knew was that everytime I saw a "grown-up" I had to say "Happy New Year" in Chinese so that I would receive my money. It wasn't until recent years that I've come to appreciate the holiday and the joy that is brings. Growing up Chinese New Year was a big holiday in my family, and it still is. Relatives would come over for dinner, friendly gambling in the living room, and all was well because a new year would bring luck and fortune to all.
I've come to realize that it's not about the money you receive but the blessing that you give to the ones you love and the time you spend with them. | | |
| After all that stress and frustration... my first quater of college is over!!!
hopefully that hard work paid off..... | | |
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|  MY ROOMIE & I 
So college is a lot of work, as I have learned the hard way. I've decided to turn a new leaf and stay on top of things. No more lounging around being a bum. But yeah other than the workload, things have been going great. I finally bought my sweatshirt and t-shirt. I'm an official college student now. We went and applied for an apartment next year, hopefully we'll get it. It looks beauitful and we would be the first ones living there! We shall see... I get to go home this weekend. Not technically HOME, but I'm heading my aunts. Finally, some real good cooking. I miss real chinese food. No matter how much things taste good when you are out and about, nothing beats food from home. <3
I hope things are going well for everyone. I can't wait to see you guys when we all head back for Thanksgiving. It has been a crazy start to this school year, only a month till winter break!!! You know what that means...  | | |
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