Howdy, easy going day it was. February 10, 2010

Today was very relaxing and simple. I had trouble waking up this morning, but maybe it’s just because I had trouble falling asleep last night. -_- So yesh- Went to physics and focused on nothing but physics. But I gotta say, Hawaii did cross my mind a couple times. I was certain to keep my mind on the subject though -hehe. AND TENNIS WAS FUN!!! I was able to play! :3 There is only one class left of tennis and I intend to have fun then as well! <3  Went to work and filed. It’s a mess in that office!! The financial aid office has so much papers of each student that has aid. And it’s my responsibility as work-study to keep those files and papers updated and in order. BUT (I like to use this word- can you tell? =p) Since we have two new work-study it’s been even more chaotic than this summer!

In the office I attempted to make some order of the big mess of labels and the “can’t find” pile and the new papers to file. I’m not trying to gripe, but it would be nice if there were other work-study there that would also WORK. (SHH-don’t tell anyone )

After work I researched some apartments in Hawaii- more like in Manoa. All I could find were $1,200-$2,050 per month! It’s insane. Sami said she’s looked into other apartments also, and has found some that are near the same price as some here in Spear. That’s great news for me. I can care less about what the apartment looks like as long as it has a place to store my clothes and necessities, a place to cook, a place to shower, and a place to sleep. <3  I’m trying to keep this new development to myself because of my mother’s reaction last night. It’s really difficult to talk about next year when I very well might be in the middle of the Pacific then! Seriously looking into it though. I think I’ll need to sell most of my things since I don’t live with my family and I know they aren’t capable of storing my things (I have sooo much stuff these days!!).  Will miss the people I’ve met and the bonds I’ve made here in Spear. but I thought about it and if I go there, there will be more opportunities for me than this place could ever offer.

I want to find ways to make this blog look nice!! I also like this concept- putting down my thoughts and activities of the day. This way friends that I’m not with everyday can also know what I’m doing and feel like he/she was there. =3 It’s about 9:40 now and I still need to shower.  Tomorrow will be chemistry- only class- and then work and then chemistry homework!! XP

Take Care Karissa. I hope we meet before I move.

Today’s Adventure. Tomorrow’s Future? February 9, 2010

So, I spent some time with Sami today!! I was happy to see her. I haven’t talked with her since our freshman year. :3 After 3o minutes or so, she kind of threw out a question that changed my future dreams and goals for the rest of my life. {Sounds extremely epic, doesn’t it }

“Wanna go move to Hawaii with me?” was the question. Hmm, now most people would have taken this as a joke, and asked her why she is moving there/ what she would do there. But noooo, I am surely running on some other channel than everyone else. “Really? When are you moving” I say. And so it began. the beginning of my new dreams. The end of my science front. And the big change in my life.

Now, I know this doesn’t seem to be too epic/ a big deal. but I started asking about the university, and what sort of science programs it had. I must ponder this more, and research the university. I thought to myself. And soon enough, there I was. Looking into the  University of Hawaii – Manoa.

Now. Everyone that knows me well, knows that I like Asian Things. All Asian Things are amazing/ a gift. I can’t explain why I feel this way, but I’ve known since my freshman year of college that I will somehow integrate All things Asian some way or another into my lifestyle.  Right now, I must sound like some off-her-rocker-sort-of-crazy-person, But I’m just getting out my thoughts on the subject and filling in those who don’t know me.

ANYWHO – - BACK TO THE STORY. I found this Language and Culture college at UH Manoa. AND FELL IN LOVE. Right then, I knew what my path was. Linguistics. And that same year, from when I fell in love with all-things-asian, I also found the culture I would follow forever: Korea.

so now, this is where I stand.

Sami plans to move to Hawaii in late summer. I told her I will accompany her. She does not want to go alone, but that is not the main reason why I am also going. I found what I’m supposed to do with my life. I’ve always thought that I would never teach. NEVER. never ever teach, not math, not science, not even in preschool. but here I am. I found what I truly love, and teaching is a way I can be immersed in this love everyday of my life.

All that awaits is my acceptance into UH Manoa. I am gun-ho for this. I’ve never been more serious about anything in my life. THIS is what I need. This is what needs to happen. BUT if-in the end- I am not accepted, I will still move to Hawaii with Sami. And I will still try to reach this goal. be it through another university, or through some other means, such as getting my teaching certificate for teaching ESL. I Will.

Day Two. Three? Hmm…. October 6, 2009

Just returned home from work. Wow! The snow has disappeared! I went to the campus this morning bundled up like a new born baby, and walked back home like it was 60 degree weather! Insane. Well, Had my first Chemistry exam today, I think I did alright, considering I didn’t study much for the conversion section.

School so far is going smoothly, I’ve had three exams, and believe I have passing grades in those classes. this weekend is a three-day weekend, but I think I’ll be staying home. I didn’t plan to go anywhere for such a short time. I only plan for the BIG holidays, like Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break (SB).

Outside of class I’m happy. I know at least the Koreans from the international group that is here. I also am friends with the Japanese. I know a guy from Nepal as well. I know there are more International Students (IS) than this, but I can’t seem to find the

time to meet with them -to be honest, knowing only the Asian group is more than fine with me. ^_^

the apartment is feeling more like home everyday. Kaylynn and I even refer to it as “the house”  when we talk about buying supplies and whatnot. I have an extra roommate, but I’m beginning to be okay with that. Kaylynn’s boyfriend, Lenny, has been ’staying’ here for about three weeks now. I don’t understand how he can live here with only a small duffel bag of clothes. o.O The OTHER member of the apartment is growing also; Ollie is SO BIG these days!! I know he’s still just a kitten, but compared to the day I brought him home, he’s SO much bigger.

The only snow that I could find  on my way home was right outside our apartment.

Day One October 5, 2009

Today will be my first blog, not sure how this makes me feel. Did I ever see myself with one of these before? Nope, can’t say that I have.

WHY A BLOG, AND WHY NOW?I’m not entirely convinced I will update this regularly, and totally lost as what should be posted here.  I know one thing: this blog will keep me on task, meaning if I do decide to update daily, than my writing skills will not degrade, as far as I know. Like this first blog, I’m sure that in a month or two I’ll look back over it and realize what a mess my writing was/ is, and attempt to better it. I have no English classes these days, and actually belive I should take on next year. ANYWHO… The inspiration for this blog actually comes from my friend Karissa, she has two blogs. I think she updates them when she can. Just reading her entries, and looking at the pictures makes me want my own posts. ^^ So here I am!! and I’ll be sooo surprised if anyone notices this blog. ^^

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Hello world! October 5, 2009

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>> And this is so~ uncool, but I’m going to leave this post here. ^^ Since I have nothing else to post ATM.