Summer school

I had my very first day of summer class yesterday, and despite the initial panic of going to the wrong lecture hall, I really enjoyed the class. The professor's clarity made the pacing of the material quite even and understandable. Most of all, I like engaging my mind in new material. I almost enjoy the feeling of being stuck on a problem and having my mind race through possibilities and solutions, savoring the challenge of grasping new concepts.

But you know... perhaps I will feel differently once the first midterm rolls around? =) By then, I will probably be panicking and wishing I never took summer school at all. Basically, I like learning when there is no pressure to perform, when all that is driving me is my own personal curiousity and interest in the subject. Hehe too bad that isn't quite realistic!

What else... the weather has been warming up nicely, and even at the moment I keep glancing at the blue skies outside. So sunshiny and perfect in its vibrant colors!! Big bold splashes of pink flowers and green trees and warm, warm sunshine. =)

Peaceful

Feeling peaceful and sleepy and comfortable.

I had dimsum today and the incredible luck of getting my favorite spongy cake and lotus seed paos within five minutes of sitting down. I also had delicious Cookie Connection ice-cream with all the yummy gooeyness of mashmellows and chocolate syrup!

This week has been so unbelievable wonderful. Not only have I spent it with such incredibly funny and kind people (especially Tree), but I've been so relaxed exercising at the gym, playing video games, watching TV, or just walking about Berkeley. The intensity of school will begin soon, but for now, I am just grateful for this brief interlude of pure summer. =)

Amoosed

I'm amused because I can hear one of my neighbors singing loudly, and his voice is wobbling comically through my window. =)

Chrono =)

While helping my mom with some literary terms, I looked up the word "anachronism".

Definition (from wikipedia): an error in chronology, especially a chronological misplacing of persons, events, objects, or customs in regard to each other.

I don't know why, but I thought it was really cool! =) I'm glad I learned something new today hehehe. I guess I should have guessed from the root word "chrono" that the term would involve time!

Feeling Good

It is such a lovely and sunshiny morning, and I am currently blasting music in the golden promise of a new day! So happy right now that I'm smiling for no real reason and curling my toes into the warm blankets like a kitten (except kittens don't have toes). =)

Yesterday I visited Daiso, one of my favorite stores, and it threw me into such a rapturous state to be surrounded by so many cute and colorful things. Even mundane objects like oven mitts and aprons caught my attention because of the whimsical designs and fabric hehe. I suddenly felt like wearing a little apron and baking chocolate muffins and dancing in a sunlit kitchen!

And the car ride home with my dear mom was the best. I had forgotten the thrill of speeding down the freeway with the night falling gently upon the horizon, and the moon a bright half-opal spinning in all its wonderful celestial glory. And the coolness of the air. And clouds spread like angel wings among tiny bright stars. Truly breathtaking. =)

Ahhh feeling sleepy... the best thing about summer is those sudden, luxurious naps for no real reason at all!