02.05.11

Running my first half marathon tomorrow morning!

1.22.11

Whoops, it's been awhile!

I officially finished reading the Harry Potter series this morning. My winter break goal was to read all seven books before watching the seventh movie, and I finished (though technically I had to bring the last book with me to Berkeley to finish up)! Now I just need to see if there's anyone left who hasn't seen the last movie yet to come with me to the one theater that is still showing it. Anyone? Anyone?

I cut my finger today while cleaning a rusty metal thing and started freaking out because there's still some black / dirty stuff in the cut. Hopefully no infection!

Went to core blast this morning and realized how weak my abs have gotten (actually, how they've always been). Going on a hopefully long run later today - gotta prepare for the half marathon in 2 weeks!

Thankful

Some things I am thankful for:

- My parents, for driving out to see me and taking me out to dim sum, for sending me funny emails, for paying my tuition, for letting me make my own decisions, for supporting me and my major, for everything.

- My brother, for growing up into such a smart and fun guy who still tolerates my nagging and answers frequent requests for computer help, and for the fact that his body is still intact and functional despite doing crazy tricks and many dislocated shoulders.

- My apartment mates Minnie, Jessica and Sam, for enduring my piles of books and papers and other junk around the apartment, for eating my cooking experiments, for listening.

- My health, because I get to walk, run, bike, and push myself through Core Blast.

- Libraries and Cafes, for being there when I needed a change of study scenery, a warm place to read, or some caffeine and pastries.

- Being in Berkeley, because I love all the excitement, quirks, outdoor opportunities, and people that come with this lively city.

- Working with Green Campus and ReUSE, because I have learned so much about project management and communication; for connecting me to such strong yet different sustainability programs on campus; for the opportunity to earn enough to cover rent and living expenses each month.

- Friends, because even though I haven't been very good at staying in touch with high school friends, and even though I'm not really sure who I would consider my closest friends in college, I know that I have friends I can look to for support, good talks, encouragement and hanging out.

And a quick list:

- Warm mochas

- Picking my own tomatoes and learning to can them

- Harvesting grapes at a vineyard

- Watching my brother play volleyball

- Brisk morning air for running

- Figuring out how to sew my backpack

- Online instructions for fixing a blown fuse

- Electric room heater

- Biking

- Getting paid to baby-sit aka watching tv while the baby sleeps

- Berkeley Bowl and their Clearance Produce section

- The Gilson family, for inviting me to their Thanksgiving

- Online weather forecasts

- Time to study over Thanksgiving break

- Joanna Y, Jessica C, and Courtney P for offering a home for me for Thanksgiving

- Clean and great tasting tap water

- Pie: Pumpkin, Chard, Chocolate Cranberry

10.10.10.10.10.

Guys, it's 10:10 PM on 10/10/10.

Best Thing Ever

Models falling on the runway.

BIO BIO BIO BIO BIO

In my attempt to actually keep up with the class, do readings on time, and understand what's going on AS the class is progressing through the semester (instead of not doing much until the first midterms roll around and I panic), I went to FIVE bio sections / classes today! Biology lecture, professor's office hours, biology discussion, biology discussion office hours, and biology lab lecture. That's right, I'm actually really trying! Let's see how long this lasts...

It's only the second week

So far this semester has been a whirlwind. No wait, more like an angry offspring of a tornado and hurricane. WHY AM I SO BUSY ALREADY?

I've been reading and writing emails for the past 2+ hours, all work related, and I haven't even gotten a chance to do actual school work or reading.

On the bright side, my roommates surprised me with a belated birthday cake today! Lemon cake with frosting, from scratch.