I often wonder if I'm pursuing the right major. I see kids, a year or so behind me, whose programming skills far surpass mine. That many people can't have a natural "knack" at these kinds of things. I don't know, perhaps I need to practice more... or just hang out in Wachman Hall (the alleged computer science vortex) and gain knowledge from others via osmosis.
Maybe I need to stop angsting over it. An Auntie Anne's pretzel might help.
Tuesday: T for Trauma
こんばんは！
The Where the Wild Things Are movie looks amazing! *sniff* brings me back to my childhood. I absolutely love the trailer.
October 16th can't get here fast enough.
おやすみなさい。
Bananas...FML
So Friday I found out through a series of embarrassing events that I have a food allergy to raw bananas. Never did like those suckers anyways...
... well whatever. Current obsessions time:
1. Koopiskeva (youtube) - this person makes the best amv's. I don't even like amv's, however I can't help but watch these over and over again. Below is "Skittles" for The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. The music is awesome (psh, because Diggy Mo is in it). I also really liked "Momentum" for 5 Centimeters Per Second. I have no feelings, and I was close to crying.
2. Pokemon Platinum (DS game) - what can I say, I love those Pokemans.
3. ART-SCHOOL and UNDER THE COUNTER (JRock artists) - when I went to New York, I made a lot of JRock blind buys at Book Off. Good thing I did! ART-SCHOOL's "Requiem for Innocence" is an awesome CD. Same can be said for UNDER THE COUNTER's "World and Marbles".
4. jmignited.com (website) - Thank god for a website like J-Music Ignited. Everyday I find someone new and awesome. Great artist reviews, especially from admin akfgfan. What can I say, they obviously have great taste.
5. Cheap sesame chicken from China House (food) - what can I say, I love $5 pints.
木曜日の雨
Talked to my professor today... feels like I got a load off my chest. Maybe I should've talked to him sooner. Thing is, I need to stop worrying about the other super-awesome, great-at-everything people in my class, and start worrying about myself. Not everyone is an obvious genius.
On the other hand, DO WANT!
I love Rilakkuma-kun. from-japan-with-love.com has a lot of awesomely cute stuff. I may have to throw out $30+ on cell phone straps and other adorable things.Major Poemage
「これは俳句」
さびしいが,
せんげつのあお,
はるがない
"This is a Haiku"
Lonely moth,
Last month's blue,
There is no spring
Tuesday, you're doing it wrong.
I've been so preoccupied with my own little academic tragedies that I forgot what day it was today. It wouldn't have been so bad if it wasn't my mother's birthday. I felt so bad that I was ready to cry. So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM! I cannot apologize enough for forgetting to wish you a happy birthday.
On a lighter note...
The TUAC New York trip this past weekend was a nice getaway from the horrors of university. For once it was a beautiful day (usually it rains, snows, sleets, or a combination of all when we go). Couldn't ask for better weather. We went to all the best Japanese-goods places such as Kinokuniya, Book Off, and Uniqlo. I'm a major sucker for Kinokuniya despite their outrageously high prices, but it's worth it.
Of course there was karaoke. Before this trip, I had always been intimidated by the others of the group when it came to karaoke. However the group was much smaller this time so I belted it out. I sang 「はてしな くとおいそらに」 by THE STAND UP. I was pretty nervous, being it was my first time singing a full-on Japanese song in "public". But I owned it. Of course me an a friend sang quite a few angry American songs as well to let off some steam. It was catharsis at its best.
After a full day of walking around New York City, buying stuff, and eating food, it's no wonder you're super tired. So it was nice to take a terrific nap on the two hour bus ride back to Philadelphia.
However, even the best weekends must come to an end... and that takes us to where I am now, in Hell once again.