Finals:
I studied all night, last night, for my hardest final. I had the midterm just last week (a push back thanks to the strike) and yet again another exam popped up.
I only slept for about 4 or 5 hours, which I have not done since UCLA. And I thought those days were behind me. But of course, my genius idea to study here brought me back into that bittersweet pastime. I even woke up a little early to review what I had studied the night before. Which is pretty common in the world of final exams. Though I should not have worried about knowing all the material (since I AM taking this class pass, no pass) - I could not help but have the receiving an A state of mind. Mind you, I only need a 2.8 out of 7 (Chilean grades are numeral). Well anyway, I did my best to master all my notes and readings.
So as the time came near to finally take the exam, I ate a quick breakfast of champions (consisting of toast and green tea - classy I know) and ran out the door to my class. And to my surprise...the professor decided that our final would be, wait for it, a take home test. Kill me. Though I am totally relieved of this revelation - I cannot help but think that my time of studying was put to total waste. The take home exam is staring at me as I write - laughing, and knowing I studied so hard. But, I should stop complaining, and consider myself extremely lucky to have a great professor, totally and utterly compassionate towards the exchange students. Shout out to Professor Nash.
So now I have another 11 hrs to compose a 1300 word response for a 3 question exam. And you know what, I wont have to waste time staring at my notes to try to answer them. Hopefully. Upside. So wish me luck.
Internship:
Another quick update, 2 of my articles for the online magazine I am working for are finally up. Since I know a good hundred people (haha, its a fledgling online magazine - what can I say) are reading it, I might as well invite you all to as well. Up the total web hits per day. No?
http://www.revolver-magazine.com/live-music-scene/34-live-music-scene/596-the-grand.html
http://www.revolver-magazine.com/fashion/56-fashion-design/573-optica-bahia.html
Okay, off to my test.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Less than a Month
I have less than a month. Which comforts me a lot. I cannot wait to get back home. In a new house with my whole family. Spending time with my mom, dad, grams, bro, sis-in-law, and of course nephew.
Though I'm really excited to get back home, I can't help but worry too. As a recent college graduate, what the heck am I supposed to do in a country that is far from being repaired. I've been looking up jobs on craigslist and monster.com, but there isn't much to work with. All signs point to grad school - which I was hoping to put off for another couple of years. Especially since our Financial Aid programs are going to shit.
What disappoints me is the fact that I had this 10-year-plan and now am unable to follow through. I thought we were living in a country that facilitated opportunities and achieving self-hopes. Unfortunately, the image our country has built is all but a facade. Of course, I have pride for some of the minuscule changes we've made in the past year or so - but what took so long for people to wake up. Was it really necessary for us to have a former leader who royally screwed up in every possible way for us to finally realize that we needed change. He obviously made it really easy for the Obama team to come up with a tag line for his campaign.
I don't know why this all of a sudden became semi-political; but just goes to show you that politics does effect us in every way. I've learned that the citizens of our country tend to blame themselves for their financial and social woes. But its time to look at the people who are leading us into these situations. Self-examination can definitely be a good part of life - but it might be time to also be a little wary of the leaders that are being put into office. We need to be part of this so called checks and balances system. Rant over. (Truly fulfilling my blog title: writing on the wall, total ominous bullshit.)
Winter has finally come to Santiago. Welcome. I can see frost coming from my mouth inside my apartment. Thats how cold it can get. But, I'm probably just a LA puss. Its almost a relief to have some rain and fresh air - Santiago's smog can probably be closely compared to that of LA. And that is saying a lot. I have this killer view from my balcony, where I can see the mountains (that surround the city). But most of the time, they are entirely covered by smog and pollution. Some Chilean told me I had a million dollar view - pft yea let's put that million dollars into fixing this allergy inducing problem.
The Law School strike has finally subsided! We started going to class this last week - just 2 weeks short from the semester ending. Bad news is that my midterm and final are pushed into these last couple of weeks. I would totally be pissed, but I haven't used my brain in so long that I'm a bit relieved that I have an opportunity to. Call me crazy, but I miss studying. My mind has been so idle this past month that I've been overdosing on news. Which might explain why I just had that political rant. You're just lucky that I didn't mention the strife in Iran - because that has been the most popular running headline for a while now. I subscribed to Keith Olbermann's Countdown podcast - Iran is his main focus these days; besides the neo-Nazi killing in D.C. And I also subscribed to NPR - they are faithfully waiting for a new Health Care policy - every piece they have is about HC. Okay, sorry. That was so unnecessary. But this small piece of current event-ary might be the first time some of you guys are hearing about it - huh? Haha. I'm just kidding, I have way more faith in you guys. HAHA.
Its my nephews B-day party tomorrow - on Father's Day. Way to take the attention away from dad. :( Haha. I hear my neph is an attention whore anyhow - so its totally approriate. I'm really sad I won't be there. Its way too close from my return to not be super sad. But I wish him the best! I hope he picks the pencil/pen during the traditional Korean fate/future-telling. I want a smart, academic nephew - something a little bit different from his dad - someone who says that reading is useless. Great influence.
How can I forget this huge piece of news: Hera is coming to visit July 1st! Greatest news I've heard in a really long time. A little piece of home coming to me. I'm so excited! Literally every person in this program (minus all us colored kids) has had someone visit them - whether it be a family member, the whole family, or significant other. And I've sat there with nothing to say. But now Hera is coming, I have something to brag about. Though its towards the end of the program - when everyone is leaving and ready to go home. But she will be here for my last 2 weeks of Santiago. Its great. Btw Hera, I will have most of my hard exams done before you come - so I will have time to put mucho attention towards you. Yay!
I also got this package from Bora a week or so ago. Let me tell you it was the greatest surprise of my life. I've eaten all the snacks already, which includes: huge bag of hot cheetos with limón, shin-ramen, kalgooksu, midol (not a snack) and japagetti. What I have left: tylenol and dayquil. Thank you so much Bora, you da best!
Okay, I will stop with the boring rants and hardly-there updates.
July 14 - my return! Remind y'all everytime.
Add: You see that old school typewriter above (in my title pic) - that thing is on my wall. Literally posted on my wall. And yes, my wall is bright orange.
Though I'm really excited to get back home, I can't help but worry too. As a recent college graduate, what the heck am I supposed to do in a country that is far from being repaired. I've been looking up jobs on craigslist and monster.com, but there isn't much to work with. All signs point to grad school - which I was hoping to put off for another couple of years. Especially since our Financial Aid programs are going to shit.
What disappoints me is the fact that I had this 10-year-plan and now am unable to follow through. I thought we were living in a country that facilitated opportunities and achieving self-hopes. Unfortunately, the image our country has built is all but a facade. Of course, I have pride for some of the minuscule changes we've made in the past year or so - but what took so long for people to wake up. Was it really necessary for us to have a former leader who royally screwed up in every possible way for us to finally realize that we needed change. He obviously made it really easy for the Obama team to come up with a tag line for his campaign.
I don't know why this all of a sudden became semi-political; but just goes to show you that politics does effect us in every way. I've learned that the citizens of our country tend to blame themselves for their financial and social woes. But its time to look at the people who are leading us into these situations. Self-examination can definitely be a good part of life - but it might be time to also be a little wary of the leaders that are being put into office. We need to be part of this so called checks and balances system. Rant over. (Truly fulfilling my blog title: writing on the wall, total ominous bullshit.)
Winter has finally come to Santiago. Welcome. I can see frost coming from my mouth inside my apartment. Thats how cold it can get. But, I'm probably just a LA puss. Its almost a relief to have some rain and fresh air - Santiago's smog can probably be closely compared to that of LA. And that is saying a lot. I have this killer view from my balcony, where I can see the mountains (that surround the city). But most of the time, they are entirely covered by smog and pollution. Some Chilean told me I had a million dollar view - pft yea let's put that million dollars into fixing this allergy inducing problem.
The Law School strike has finally subsided! We started going to class this last week - just 2 weeks short from the semester ending. Bad news is that my midterm and final are pushed into these last couple of weeks. I would totally be pissed, but I haven't used my brain in so long that I'm a bit relieved that I have an opportunity to. Call me crazy, but I miss studying. My mind has been so idle this past month that I've been overdosing on news. Which might explain why I just had that political rant. You're just lucky that I didn't mention the strife in Iran - because that has been the most popular running headline for a while now. I subscribed to Keith Olbermann's Countdown podcast - Iran is his main focus these days; besides the neo-Nazi killing in D.C. And I also subscribed to NPR - they are faithfully waiting for a new Health Care policy - every piece they have is about HC. Okay, sorry. That was so unnecessary. But this small piece of current event-ary might be the first time some of you guys are hearing about it - huh? Haha. I'm just kidding, I have way more faith in you guys. HAHA.
Its my nephews B-day party tomorrow - on Father's Day. Way to take the attention away from dad. :( Haha. I hear my neph is an attention whore anyhow - so its totally approriate. I'm really sad I won't be there. Its way too close from my return to not be super sad. But I wish him the best! I hope he picks the pencil/pen during the traditional Korean fate/future-telling. I want a smart, academic nephew - something a little bit different from his dad - someone who says that reading is useless. Great influence.
How can I forget this huge piece of news: Hera is coming to visit July 1st! Greatest news I've heard in a really long time. A little piece of home coming to me. I'm so excited! Literally every person in this program (minus all us colored kids) has had someone visit them - whether it be a family member, the whole family, or significant other. And I've sat there with nothing to say. But now Hera is coming, I have something to brag about. Though its towards the end of the program - when everyone is leaving and ready to go home. But she will be here for my last 2 weeks of Santiago. Its great. Btw Hera, I will have most of my hard exams done before you come - so I will have time to put mucho attention towards you. Yay!
I also got this package from Bora a week or so ago. Let me tell you it was the greatest surprise of my life. I've eaten all the snacks already, which includes: huge bag of hot cheetos with limón, shin-ramen, kalgooksu, midol (not a snack) and japagetti. What I have left: tylenol and dayquil. Thank you so much Bora, you da best!
Okay, I will stop with the boring rants and hardly-there updates.
July 14 - my return! Remind y'all everytime.
Add: You see that old school typewriter above (in my title pic) - that thing is on my wall. Literally posted on my wall. And yes, my wall is bright orange.
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