It's been a long time since I've blogged! hehe And it's been an even longer time since Trisha blogged lol Last time I was actually on MSN I saw that she created a myspace so I dunno if she's still going to blog here. Myspace is getting rather popular. I have a myspace but I don't touch it =P It use to be Xanga this and Xanga that but not it's Myspace, Myspace, Myspace.
Anyways, how's everyone doing? So much has happened since I last blogged. Let's see...I got a job! And I got accepted to a college! Those are the 2 biggest ones lol I got a job at Jo-Ann's. It's a fabric store but it has a craft section. This is my first job and it isn't bad. It can actually get really boring at times because there aren't much customers except on Saturdays. I like it when it's busier because time passes by so much quicker lol
And the college I got accepted to was Pennstate (main campus). It's not that hard to get into but I'm still glad that someone wants me! lol I really have no idea where else to apply except Ithaca but it's so cold up there! If I was accepted and I had to choose between Pennstate and Ithaca I'd probably pick Ithaca, but it's cold! That's the only thing...and it's like a lot colder...they get a feet of snow @.@ Oh yeah! Just got our first snow yesterday, like an inch or so but it's suppose to snow some more today. It was like the talk of the day at school lol Predictions of whether or not the storm will hit us hard enough to have a day off. It's an all or nothing situation since the elementary schools have an early dismissal tomorrow so we can't have a two hour delay or else there won't be enough buses. The thing is I'm not sure whether I want a snow day tomorrow...because once we go over 2 snow days then graduation will be pushed back. It's still so early in Dec.
Man...my parents were fighting AGAIN. Seesh...really gets me thinking sometimes that they should just divorce. I know many people think of that as a bad thing but honestly they can't get along and it's just tiring to see them fight all the time. Separation might not be the worst option. I mean I'm going off to college in a year anyway so they don't have to stay together because "it's better for the children." That is why I'm applying to colleges that are 3 hours away at least. That way I'll have to live in a dorm and I won't be able to go home often.
I really want some change. I don't know...I just want to. Honestly, a few years ago I would've never taken the initiative to find myself a job. I'm like "anti-social" so working retail and interaction isn't really my thing. But I did it and I'm actually a tiny bit more talkative at school lol I'm getting my way there =P My biggest problem is not knowing what to talk about. Nothing that interesting happens in my life...I don't have as much drama as most people do. I actually look forward to college...although I'm not a big fan of change but this should be an experience =)
It's almost Christmas! This was the first year I went black Friday shopping and I was SO tired. I had to go to NJ on Thanksgiving, which I always dread because it is SO boring. There's nothing to do, no one I know, and LONG. I got home late and then woke up at 5am in the morning and we didn't even get there in time to get those stupid gift cards! Grrr...could've slept in T_T I did get gifts for some friends though, at least. I have to wrap them too...anyone else here like wrapping presents too? lol I love making it all fancy and pretty and everything ^^
Oh! And I got my first Asian magazine! And it's in English! That's soooooooo cool! Mate sent me a magazine from Singapore, it got Jay on the cover <3
Posted at 6:47 pm by trishamy
Amy December 21, 2005 07:08 PM PST Renee: Awww....you are so sweet! Thanks for everything =) I will keep those suggestions in mind when I pick my major =)
Fiona: I've always had trouble believing in a God because I always think that believing in God is, for some of us, a way of answering our unanswered questions...or a way to find comfort because God has his reason and whatnot...I think that we "created" Gods...to guide ourselves I guess...when we are in trouble and have no one to run to we turn to God...but I think that this "God" is no other than ourselves...it makes us believe that there is someone out there but in the end we really have to depend on ourselves to solve our problems. Speaking to God is our way of speaking to ourselves...this is only my opinion though ^^;;;; I hope you're not offended >< But I do believe that God gives us a sense of comfort...it's just that I can't really bring myself to believe in one?
How is your family doing by the way? A while ago I checked your blog and saw pics of you, your sister and parents =) Hope things can be fixed like you said. I dunno how my parents will turn out...and I guess I am running away from the problem but I think that that's not the only reason why I want to go to a faraway college...apart of me just wants to go out and explore the world...get out of my "shell" and become more independent...it's just that I feel that I haven't really lived a life...I don't have much experience and I want to get out there and get some. I've always been so shy and introverted. I just need some change...to make my life a little more meaningful =)
renizai December 12, 2005 07:20 PM PST NOT RELATED TO THE ENTRY... ^_^ but I do hope it helps you. I know you had a problem regarding your course ayt, like lisa.
I accidentally found an article on a mag about choosing the right courses. It was a quiz actually, I just picked the important ones.
Title:FOLLOW YOUR HEART
A guide to choosing the right courses for you!
Do’s and Don’ts of choosing a course
DO look at your interests, abilities, and strengths. Listen to your parents’ and friends’ suggestions, but answer the question, “What am I motivated by, fascinated with, and passionate about?”
DO research on the courses that the different schools offer. Know which schools have the best programs and faculty for the courses you want.
DO keep an pen mind. If you realize that you chose the wrong course, you still have the option to shift to another course and pursue what you really want.
DON’T let yourself get pressured into taking a course you don’t want. Remember, being passionate about your course gives you the motivation to go the extra mile and survive four (or more!) years of hard work.
DON’T rely solely on a course reputation. Just because other people don’t approve of a certain course, doesn’t mean you can’t excel at it.
DON’T keep course-hopping. Think certainly about what course you want to shift to, and once you decide to shift, stick to your decision.
^^
xiaoxing December 10, 2005 02:50 PM PST heyyy Amy!!! how are you?! great to see u blog again, tho i'm a few days late to see it~~ congratz on the acceptances! i just read an article that my uni campus rarely closes the university due to bad weather. we just got some 6 cm of snow!!! unfortunate...so we had to do some shovelling tho we emply somebody to do it for us, but yea, they don't really do a good job.
about the parents, i know how it feels. since i've accepted Christ, i've learned that...tho it's hard to understand, God will give the best to each and every one of us. perhaps u may ask...then why do some people seem less fortunate? why does that little boy end up sick with cancer and not have a chance to live tho he believes in God? and all those questions...and actually...you just need to realize that God has his way to do things. Like you, i also really wished, and prayed, that God gave some kind of...conclusion and closure to the family (namely my sister and i) by doing something about the parents, even if it meant a divorce. so far, nothing has happened. we also considered, maybe it's 'for the children'..tho we both live at home and ARE both in university. but i think...maybe they have a chance to fix things, or through this argument you and Sherry will be able to learn something, to capture whatever the message is. Things may be tougher since your home alone now and Sherry's away most of the time. maybe it's a chance for you to talk more with Sherry, and in the belief that life affects life, it may be that this is a time for you to become even closer to Sherry. tho you may not be Christian, or may not believe in any God, i just hope you know, regardless of whether you believe in Him, God will provide you with the best. It's easy to say, hard to see, and i'm sorry i launched into a bit of a God-is-Great thing...and for truth i haven't seen it yet...the whole God gives best...not all the time anyway. however, what i can say is...sometimes u just gotta hang on and have faith that things just happen, and you can't control it. k, i dun make sense do i? another Christian blurb...God will never give you any obstacle that is impossible or too heavy for you without helping you out. i guess what i'm saying is...try not to let it affect you, choosing a campus far away isn't facing the issue, it's kinda..running away...yea, i realize that i don't really know what's going on, and all you've said is that your parents are arguing...but if u ever need some ears (or eyes rather...) i'm around for you...! (just ignore this if i dun make sense..@__@)
It's been a long time since I've blogged! hehe And it's been an even longer time since Trisha blogged lol Last time I was actually on MSN I saw that she created a myspace so I dunno if she's still going to blog here. Myspace is getting rather popular. I have a myspace but I don't touch it =P It use to be Xanga this and Xanga that but not it's Myspace, Myspace, Myspace.
