Isaac Asimov ‘A lifetime of learning’
Pictures don't even do him justice. SO BIG. #husky
THE BODY DOESN’T KNOW
so many feelings
but i'm so in love with life right now. i feel such a range of emotions because it's about to be october, and it's finally sinking in that this is my last semester at cal. i've made such wonderful friends here that i cherish SO MUCH. i had my doubts about my relationship with each of them last year, but i'm forming such deeper friendships with them. they are all such great people, honestly. it just sucks so hard that this is my final semester at cal - i feel like i'm still a sophomore. that's what really sucks about transferring, because you never really have enough time.
however, though i'm really sad that this is my last semester, i am so stoked about studying abroad next semester. it's going to be so awesome living in a WHOLE DIFFERENT COUNTRY that i've never been to. i'm also excited about potentially (probably) visiting vietnam after/during my study abroad, because i haven't been in over 8 years. i have such a deeper appreciation for my culture now, and i really can't wait to go back after so long.
i'm also so happy because i've really been expanding my comfort zone lately! i never ever thought i would join a climbing gym, and it really is such a cool experience. i love the challenge of climbing new routes, and it feels SO GOOD to accomplish a difficult route. it's truly a test of perseverance and courage, as cheesy as that sounds. i like it so much better than just doing the typical gym stuff that i've done in the past.
i feel like i've ventured out of my comfort zone a lot this semester. it's probably a lot to do with my facing you, facing me class that i'm taking. i went to a MECHxA meeting yesterday and i felt SO awkward being the only non-latino there at first, but it was such an awesome experience. i can't wait to experience other cultures in the following weeks. i'm absolutely loving this class so much so far.
gfadjogakdgoadj. i love life. i love my family. i love my friends, both from berkeley and from home. i love my boyfriend. EVERYTHING IS AWESOME.
but i probably should focus on schoolwork more, heh.
Some wise words from Dame Julie.
i like to
stalk myself on tumblr. i just went to page 17 and relived some good memories all over again. i didn't write very much, or very often, but it's nice when you read what you've written in the past because you get to conjure up all these old emotions that you felt back then.
i think it's good to reflect and write every once in a while. i wish i was a better writer. i feel like i was able to express myself better when i went to de anza. is that bad? i feel like i'm a decent essay writer (i think i've written 50+ pages this past semester alone, ugh), but when it comes to personal writing, i feel like i've gotten worse.
i had such a good year at berkeley. i had so many firsts, i met such awesome people, and i genuinely had a good time. and i didn't document the year very well - unless you count instagram. i appreciate pictures. i shamelessly love instagram. but i feel like i use it as an excuse to skip writing about my experiences. it's kind of sad, really. i have a journal app on my computer that i update every now and then. i have a couple consistent days where i write every day, and then i abandon it out of pure laziness. a notification pops up every night at 11 pm, and i click out of it every time. why am i so lazy?
i miss writing in journals. even if it's just stupid, shallow notes about my day. gah, mark my words: i'm gonna try to be more consistent with my journal app. or better yet, start writing in a real, physical journal! aaah. i hope i read this post in a couple months and nod in approval, because i've kept my word.
frazzled thoughts, man. i feel like i shouldn't even post this because i feel so stupid LOL. oh well.
Steve Maraboli (via outcamethesun)
IM LITTERALLY CRYING. WAIT NO DYINGGGG..
AHAHAHHSHAH.
did she really pay for this?
This is my school…
Wait Vivian really. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
hahaha. Dying.
THIS IS MY ALMA MATER LOL
Fuji (by filip.molcan)