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owaranai_natsu) wrote2011-07-09 09:13 am
owaranai_natsu) wrote2011-07-09 09:13 am
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Man, these titles take longer than the entry...
So, my best friend is now in Japan, and I miss her dearly. It's really weird without her here, especially when I hear/watch Japan-related things; it makes me think of her and how she's doing over there, walking the streets of smaller towns, living in those trademark tiny apartments, riding the trains, buying things in combinis, and experiencing their culture. I think I've gotten beyond the point of romanticizing Japan as being all sparkles and cute boys, but I'm still drawn to it, and I can't wait to go see her and experience it with her. Right now, she's living her dream, and I can't help but be curious and happy for her ♥
And at the same time, I have to keep working on my goals too, because I want to be a full-blown adult who's done with school, searching for a job, paying off student loans, learning how to live for myself. It's frightening and sometimes, I don't want to deal with responsibilities, but I want to be at that point where I can be proud of what I can do. I just hope that once we've both experienced growing up, we'll still be the same best friends. This isn't like going to separate colleges, we've done that. This is different. *sigh* I just miss her a lot ♥
I also worry that I'm being too clingy. Do I leave her too many offline messages, spam her Facebook, mention her too often? But I suppose, since we're like family, this is also normal behavior. Now, I can't imagine what her actual family is going through T_T
On a happier note, my mom is already planning her retirement, lol, and she's like, "so next year, I'll send you to see Frances in Japan. And after that, I'm going to go on a 3-6 month vacation in Malaysia/Singapore/Australia, so that way, there'll be someone here to take care of Gracie (our cat)."
Thanks, mom XD ♥
btw: I didn't get the job for the graduate assistant position, as expected, but I have a back-up plan. I'm applying to be an AVID tutor for the schools. AVID is a program within schools to help first-generation (potential) college-goers improve their grades and establish a good foundation for studying and note-taking. It's like college prep built into middle and high schools :) As a tutor, I won't need to know the material front and back, but be able to offer support to help them find their own answers.
So, I interviewed with them 3 years before, but all their positions were taken. Since it's been such a long time, I have to reapply, but I'm hoping I'll get it because they've been needing more people. This is better than the GA position, because it'll get me into the school system, which is more along the lines of my career path. This way, when I need to get fingerprinted and drug tested to start my Practicum, I'll have had a head start. *crosses fingers on open positions*
Oh! I got my first ACA "Counseling Today" journal in the mail and I think I was way more excited than a normal person should be about this stuff ^^
And I found some schools in Singapore that have school counselors, so if I ever get my way out there, that's what I'm looking for. Though, I haven't thought out exactly how...
In other news: currently watching City Hunter, which is brilliant in all sense of the word.
Can You Hear My Heart -Surprisingly, it's been my feel-good drama, because I get to see my sibling!trio :) I knew BM/JH could never truly harm those two, though if he did, I wouldn't blame him either. Dong Joo and Woo Ri continue to be cute, and I really love the development between Bong Gyu and Mi Sook ^^
Koukousei Restaurant -I like that Mabo's character is finally becoming more like a teacher than a head chef, and that the students can teach him a thing or two.
BOSS 2 -I'm missing the Kimoto touch xD There's supposed to be an overarching plot with the big boss, but I'm 5 eps in and still no development on that.
SPEC is going to have a SP and movie :D/
I'm in a spammage mood, so perhaps you'll see something from me later today?
And at the same time, I have to keep working on my goals too, because I want to be a full-blown adult who's done with school, searching for a job, paying off student loans, learning how to live for myself. It's frightening and sometimes, I don't want to deal with responsibilities, but I want to be at that point where I can be proud of what I can do. I just hope that once we've both experienced growing up, we'll still be the same best friends. This isn't like going to separate colleges, we've done that. This is different. *sigh* I just miss her a lot ♥
I also worry that I'm being too clingy. Do I leave her too many offline messages, spam her Facebook, mention her too often? But I suppose, since we're like family, this is also normal behavior. Now, I can't imagine what her actual family is going through T_T
On a happier note, my mom is already planning her retirement, lol, and she's like, "so next year, I'll send you to see Frances in Japan. And after that, I'm going to go on a 3-6 month vacation in Malaysia/Singapore/Australia, so that way, there'll be someone here to take care of Gracie (our cat)."
Thanks, mom XD ♥
btw: I didn't get the job for the graduate assistant position, as expected, but I have a back-up plan. I'm applying to be an AVID tutor for the schools. AVID is a program within schools to help first-generation (potential) college-goers improve their grades and establish a good foundation for studying and note-taking. It's like college prep built into middle and high schools :) As a tutor, I won't need to know the material front and back, but be able to offer support to help them find their own answers.
So, I interviewed with them 3 years before, but all their positions were taken. Since it's been such a long time, I have to reapply, but I'm hoping I'll get it because they've been needing more people. This is better than the GA position, because it'll get me into the school system, which is more along the lines of my career path. This way, when I need to get fingerprinted and drug tested to start my Practicum, I'll have had a head start. *crosses fingers on open positions*
Oh! I got my first ACA "Counseling Today" journal in the mail and I think I was way more excited than a normal person should be about this stuff ^^
And I found some schools in Singapore that have school counselors, so if I ever get my way out there, that's what I'm looking for. Though, I haven't thought out exactly how...
In other news: currently watching City Hunter, which is brilliant in all sense of the word.
Can You Hear My Heart -Surprisingly, it's been my feel-good drama, because I get to see my sibling!trio :) I knew BM/JH could never truly harm those two, though if he did, I wouldn't blame him either. Dong Joo and Woo Ri continue to be cute, and I really love the development between Bong Gyu and Mi Sook ^^
Koukousei Restaurant -I like that Mabo's character is finally becoming more like a teacher than a head chef, and that the students can teach him a thing or two.
BOSS 2 -I'm missing the Kimoto touch xD There's supposed to be an overarching plot with the big boss, but I'm 5 eps in and still no development on that.
SPEC is going to have a SP and movie :D/
I'm in a spammage mood, so perhaps you'll see something from me later today?