I hear and I forget
I see and I remember
I do and I understand
I see and I remember
I do and I understand
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Saturday, January 5, 2013
2. Reading
Vacations are when I get to catch up on reading, one of the persistent loves of my life. I usually have a book or two in the back of my mind that I intend to peruse, but when inspiration is lacking, I turn to best-seller lists and scour the internet/bookstores for any notable potential finds. Sometimes what I end up reading and liking is, for lack of better term, random. For example, Andre Agassi's Open, written by J.R. Moehringer. I won't make this a book review, but it was surprisingly captivating.
My rediscovery of books has carried over through winter break and into my spring semester. Schoolwork hasn't picked up full speed yet, thankfully, so I have the time to indulge a little more. Hence my trip to the neighborhood library this afternoon where, like an addict to the addiction, I got my fix. Yum.
Friday, January 4, 2013
1. First weekend of the year
Had good times catching up with my buddy C, who was in town today.
As a mini side project, I think I'm going to try to do a 365 blog yet again. Let's see how far I go..
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Monday, December 10, 2012
Good teachers
I am currently in the midst of the agony that is more commonly known as finals. This is my second and last week, but after starting out strong, at this point I'm burnt out and just dragging myself to the finish line.
But thank God for understanding teachers. For example, I had an exam this morning at 8:00am and set my alarm clocks accordingly the night before. However, tell me why I wake up, and IT IS EIGHT O'CLOCK. In blind panic I make my roommate drive me to school, hoping that I have enough time to take the test, if I can even take it at all. One of my classmates calls me asking where I am, and to hurry up.
As soon as I make it to the test room, the only proctor I see is one of my favorite teachers, Dr. J. He's this little old man who talks really fast, so sometimes it's hard to understand him, but gives great instruction. And needless to say from this episode, he is exceptionally kind. He gives me an individually prepared exam, and starts going on about not to worry, I have plenty of time, that I only lost ten minutes, and makes sure I'm all settled in. I can honestly say it made a big difference in how I took the test, as opposed to interacting with someone who might have been irritated that I was late.
Afterward, when I turn in the test, he tells me, "Did you have enough time? We were all so worried and wondering about where you were, but I'm glad you're fine."
Yeah. We need more people like this in the world.
But thank God for understanding teachers. For example, I had an exam this morning at 8:00am and set my alarm clocks accordingly the night before. However, tell me why I wake up, and IT IS EIGHT O'CLOCK. In blind panic I make my roommate drive me to school, hoping that I have enough time to take the test, if I can even take it at all. One of my classmates calls me asking where I am, and to hurry up.
As soon as I make it to the test room, the only proctor I see is one of my favorite teachers, Dr. J. He's this little old man who talks really fast, so sometimes it's hard to understand him, but gives great instruction. And needless to say from this episode, he is exceptionally kind. He gives me an individually prepared exam, and starts going on about not to worry, I have plenty of time, that I only lost ten minutes, and makes sure I'm all settled in. I can honestly say it made a big difference in how I took the test, as opposed to interacting with someone who might have been irritated that I was late.
Afterward, when I turn in the test, he tells me, "Did you have enough time? We were all so worried and wondering about where you were, but I'm glad you're fine."
Yeah. We need more people like this in the world.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Tuesday morning verses
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
John 16:33
Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the Lord.
Psalms 31:24
Just some verses from the past couple of days that have been particularly strengthening and peace-granting.
John 16:33
Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the Lord.
Psalms 31:24
Just some verses from the past couple of days that have been particularly strengthening and peace-granting.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Word of mouth failed me
Happy belated Thanksgiving! For some reason, I had the BEST time being at home this vacation. I feel so refreshed, smothered by family love, and (somewhat) ready to tackle the rest of the semester. About to do some damage control.. hee. -__-
Anyway, I usually only start watching Korean dramas after hearing about them from friends who are really into this kind of thing, but I randomly discovered and got into this one drama called Love Rain/사랑비 that is so good! It's surprising to me that I haven't heard a single peep about this drama from anyone (I even recently asked someone about a good drama to check out), even though it seems to be pretty popular and I think one of the better ones out there this year, if not in a while. Though I will say I liked the beginning 1970s storyline more than I'm liking the current day.
Thank goodness it's only 20 episodes.. otherwise I would be in big trouble.
Anyway, I usually only start watching Korean dramas after hearing about them from friends who are really into this kind of thing, but I randomly discovered and got into this one drama called Love Rain/사랑비 that is so good! It's surprising to me that I haven't heard a single peep about this drama from anyone (I even recently asked someone about a good drama to check out), even though it seems to be pretty popular and I think one of the better ones out there this year, if not in a while. Though I will say I liked the beginning 1970s storyline more than I'm liking the current day.
Thank goodness it's only 20 episodes.. otherwise I would be in big trouble.
