It's been how long?

So, it seems as if I haven't been updating lately. I know, I know. Shame on me. The reason: because I've been lazy as of late--actually, in my case, more than just "as of late."

Well, to update you on those who still check Xanga--I sure still do, honestly!--not a whole lot has happened to me since June. For the summer, I spent a good hour or two reading the newspaper and some magazine articles each day, while also maintaining my movie-watching average of one movie a day. Thinking back to summer makes me realize just how slow things move in Camas/Vancouver in comparison to Seattle. There's hardly anything to do in Vancouver. But it sure is peaceful. In that way, I miss it.

So far, school hasn't started off well for me. I'm not doing so hot in both Biochemistry and Biology. What's so gawd-damn awful is how I keep taking tests. It seems as if the pressure of test taking has finally seeped into my brain. Back when, sure, I used to feel pressure, but not in a way that stirred me into a panic each time I was reading a problem. Now I am missing problems that are extremely simple due to over thinking. Well, that has sort of changed in the last two tests. Things still aren't perfect, but they're steadily improving. Now my only problem is preventing myself from changing correct answers into incorrect ones--too much second-guessing. If only I take in the advice I hand out.

Anyway, talk about school is depressing, so I'll move on to another subject: Piano! Actually, I am registered piano lessons this quarter (so skip the statement about school + depression) and they're taught by a very nice lady named Dr. Regina Yeh. She's young and very passionate about piano playing, which is awesome, of course. Ermm...what else. The piano club is still up and runnin' while nobody is showing up. (Sheesh! I'm just digging myself farther down the hole, aren't I?)

Ah, now I got it.

Frasier. I cannot believe I found that show to be incredibly boring as a middle-high school student. It cheers me up when I'm bored, and the best part is that the setting of the show takes place in Seattle. Living in Seattle, I sometimes feel as if Frasier is fighting through his insane problems somewhere close.

Overall, I'd say that this entry is filled with words of a depressed individual. No need to worry! I'm not depressed! It's simply unfortunate that I have decided to update right after taking two midterms. Until next time, sleep well and....(you can finish the sentence. I'm too tired to think right now)

Amazing. It’s taken me half a year to come up with four updates this year. I remember a time in my life when it would only take me a week to reach four updates. Anyways, who wants an update on Aaron!?

 So my sophomore year was tough. My grades only went downhill so that was a drag. On the bright side, I’m almost finished with all the pre-med classes. I only have Biology 220 (the last class of the biology series) left to complete. After that, on come the MCATS and Medical School applications. Oh geez. I do miss High School. Let that be a warning to those who are still young! Enjoy Middle/High School while you still are in it!

 So! By trying to avoid discussing academics -because it’s one of the most depressing topics to talk about- I’ve been applying to a whole bunch of retail/food jobs. Hopefully, the very little thinking required will help rid my worries for the summer. Oh I tried though, to get a meaningful job that is. I applied for a couple chemistry-related summer programs, but I either got no response or rejection….

 Darn. It’s really difficult to stop talking about my future. Alright, so during school I spent just about every school break at a Chinese restaurant called Golden Chopsticks. Their Website The place is owned by a friend of my mother, and the owner has two of the nicest kids (Nick and Natalie) I have ever met. Oh, they fed me tons of food. Compared to UW, where I would eat what $7.00 could afford, I was stuffed until I was full and then fed some more. In fact, even though I was full, I would still sneak a bowl or two of hot and sour soup in between meals. To make my tummy feel even worse, we would eat at very unconventional times, 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. which would leave my stomach rumbling throughout the night and the next morning. Freaky! Anyways, the location of their restaurant is awesome. It’s right smack in a shopping center so I spent many hours reading nerd comics in Borders and a few minutes in cool clothing shops.

Lately, I’ve been wondering if I’m being punished by some spiritual force. Almost every time I start to think about how bad the skin on my face is, a pimple appears so that when it is gone, I start to think that my skin isn’t that bad. The same thing applies with my grades, feet, and love life. Haha. Gotcha there, I still have no love life. As sad as it may sound, I did nothing to change that this year. Luckily, I didn’t end up doing something stupid like last year, but who knows. Maybe I’ll find some nice lady at the retirement center next week.

Wow. I don’t think I have ever gone 24 days without an update on Xanga before.

 The quarter has been moving by pretty fast. Biology is killing me with the heavy amount of reading assigned each night. O.Chem is okay and the two labs a week are actually alright. I’m loving music theory. The subject itself is boring, but listening to the prof (David Kappy) talk is about as entertaining as any class gets. It’s crazy how the start of the fifth week is tomorrow.

 Part of what makes Xanga so great is the freedom to complain. Here it goes. This weekend stunk because I was tired for some odd reason throughout Saturday and Sunday. While coming back from QFC today, my bag broke and since carrying my groceries required the use of both hands, I had to fold my umbrella back and become soaking wet. I hate the rain! I also lost my ID card on Friday. That has made life so much more complicated since I've been buying takeout this entire weekend. Ahhhhh I can't wait till tomorrow!

 I guess the stink in this weekend is what I deserve for having such a great weekend last weekend. I played basketball everyday day and watched three awesome movies: The Machinist, The Butterfly Effect, and Identity. I thought The Butterfly Effect was going to be the average teen thriller, but it turned out to be so much more. Identity is the best movie out of the three I listed. Argh…I don’t want to say too much. They’re all about people with psychological disorders…so if that’s up your alley, check them out!

 Lately, I’ve become addicted to the TV show, The Office. I absolutely love the main character of the show – the same guy who stars in the 40-year-old virgin.

 Other than that…nothing much! A request for pictures of UW has been made. I’ll try to have those posted asap 

 The new schedule doesn't look great...but hey, it's so much better than what I previously had.

Visual Schedule - Winter 2006