The White House recently hosted their annual Correspondents' Dinner. President Obama really cracks me up. He joked about his presidential campaign rivals and gave Donald Trump much attention since the whole "birthers" issue. The look on Donald Trump's face was priceless. Mr. President, you rock!
eIVANne
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Almost there...
Today has got to be the worst day I've ever had since I came to Mount Union.
To start off, I had a Statistics final exam that I thought I was prepared for then realized as I walk in that I actually wasn't. I told myself I'd finish it in an hour and leave so I can have more time doing some last minute revision for my Environmental Science final exam. It took me about half-an-hour to get the the last page. Seems easy, right? Wrong. So I was reading the last question and thinking to myself this has got to be the easiest final exam I've ever had. An hour later, I was still on that last question with the page blank. This time I was scratching my head, tapping my pen on the table, and my palms were getting sweaty. I was stuck. Somehow I managed to figure out how to do it and I completed the paper. I can only hope that I got it right.
Then I left the classroom and headed off to a place where I can study. I pulled out my Environmental Science textbook like the heavy rock it is and slammed it onto the table. I started reading. As time passed, I realized that the more I read, the less I know. Not because I realized that I had more to cover but because after reading it for so many times, those words just looked like, well, words. So I stopped.
I figured I know enough so I headed to the cafeteria to have an early dinner before I head off to face this beast that's been on my nerve for the past four months. Trembling as i approach Bracy Hall, I told myself I would get through it. As I sat down waiting for the exam sheet to appear before me, I noticed that everyone was doing the same thing I did. Nothing. We were just sitting there trying to keep composed before we try to conquer this monster of a course. The exam sheet was finally distributed and the moment it landed in front of me, I died. Whatever that was left of my confidence before I came into the classroom was vaporized in the blink of an eye. This has got to be the worst way to kick off a final exam ever. "I believe you all will find this pretty easy." was what the professor said to us before we started stabbing our pens into the exam sheet. Easy? Try the exact opposite. Two hours later, I came left Bracy completely dejected and almost certain I was going to have to take this course all over again. I was so sure, in fact, that I almost emailed the professor asking him what his format would be like for the online version of the course over the summer. I did not send the email. Maybe I should. All I can do now is hope that what I did was enough to pull through and that it will be the end of my little dance with Environmental Science.
So with one final exam left, here I am trying to remain positive as I start tomorrow with lunch and then the rest of the day revising for my Intro to Communication final exam. That, I do not have to worry about.
I might be swinging golf clubs once again for the first time in almost 10 years this summer. I should be taking golf to achieve that one credit that I am short of from achieving the one thing that has been bugging me the entire semester: Junior status.
My other summer projects include working out at the gym so that I don't look like someone a girl could beat up. Girls here are not like the girls in Asia. Girls here are not afraid to beat you up if they have to. Well, that's based on what I've learned while playing intramural soccer. Pretty girls that slam you to the wall if you get in their way. Mhmm...
So I sign off here. Time for me to relax for the night and get proper sleep and then it's back to the books. Till the next post, Adios!
eIVANne
To start off, I had a Statistics final exam that I thought I was prepared for then realized as I walk in that I actually wasn't. I told myself I'd finish it in an hour and leave so I can have more time doing some last minute revision for my Environmental Science final exam. It took me about half-an-hour to get the the last page. Seems easy, right? Wrong. So I was reading the last question and thinking to myself this has got to be the easiest final exam I've ever had. An hour later, I was still on that last question with the page blank. This time I was scratching my head, tapping my pen on the table, and my palms were getting sweaty. I was stuck. Somehow I managed to figure out how to do it and I completed the paper. I can only hope that I got it right.
Then I left the classroom and headed off to a place where I can study. I pulled out my Environmental Science textbook like the heavy rock it is and slammed it onto the table. I started reading. As time passed, I realized that the more I read, the less I know. Not because I realized that I had more to cover but because after reading it for so many times, those words just looked like, well, words. So I stopped.
I figured I know enough so I headed to the cafeteria to have an early dinner before I head off to face this beast that's been on my nerve for the past four months. Trembling as i approach Bracy Hall, I told myself I would get through it. As I sat down waiting for the exam sheet to appear before me, I noticed that everyone was doing the same thing I did. Nothing. We were just sitting there trying to keep composed before we try to conquer this monster of a course. The exam sheet was finally distributed and the moment it landed in front of me, I died. Whatever that was left of my confidence before I came into the classroom was vaporized in the blink of an eye. This has got to be the worst way to kick off a final exam ever. "I believe you all will find this pretty easy." was what the professor said to us before we started stabbing our pens into the exam sheet. Easy? Try the exact opposite. Two hours later, I came left Bracy completely dejected and almost certain I was going to have to take this course all over again. I was so sure, in fact, that I almost emailed the professor asking him what his format would be like for the online version of the course over the summer. I did not send the email. Maybe I should. All I can do now is hope that what I did was enough to pull through and that it will be the end of my little dance with Environmental Science.
So with one final exam left, here I am trying to remain positive as I start tomorrow with lunch and then the rest of the day revising for my Intro to Communication final exam. That, I do not have to worry about.
I might be swinging golf clubs once again for the first time in almost 10 years this summer. I should be taking golf to achieve that one credit that I am short of from achieving the one thing that has been bugging me the entire semester: Junior status.
My other summer projects include working out at the gym so that I don't look like someone a girl could beat up. Girls here are not like the girls in Asia. Girls here are not afraid to beat you up if they have to. Well, that's based on what I've learned while playing intramural soccer. Pretty girls that slam you to the wall if you get in their way. Mhmm...
So I sign off here. Time for me to relax for the night and get proper sleep and then it's back to the books. Till the next post, Adios!
eIVANne
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Mr. Taxi!
Studying now so I'm just gonna post this and focus on my books again.
SNSD's PV/MV FOR THEIR FIRST ORIGINAL JAPANESE SINGLE, MR. TAXI IS OUT!!!
eIVANne
SNSD's PV/MV FOR THEIR FIRST ORIGINAL JAPANESE SINGLE, MR. TAXI IS OUT!!!
eIVANne
Monday, April 25, 2011
As my Final Exam approaches...
Hi there! It's me again. Well it has to be me. There shouldn't be anyone else updating here.
So the Finals are approaching and I can't say I'm very well prepared. However, my recent grades for Environmental Science have been going up. I couldn't have asked for a better motivation. However, because I was trying to save my Environmental Science, my statistics grades have been going down. Well it was never high to begin with but it has been stuck at the border for some time now. Anyone wanna tutor me? Too late! I'd probably finish my exam by the time most of you read this, if anyone reads at all.
Summer! I can't say I'm looking forward to it. The only thing I do look forward to is a possible trip to Washington, DC to watch Manchester United vs Barcelona in their summer tour. I really want to go. I'm also looking at a possible August pre-Fall-Semester vacation in California if I have friends to go with me. Maybe then, I can get a haircut in Korea Town. I don't trust the hair "saloons" here.
I don't think I have much more to say. Yup, I'm out of things to say. So.........how you doin'? ;)
Peace out!
eIVANne
So the Finals are approaching and I can't say I'm very well prepared. However, my recent grades for Environmental Science have been going up. I couldn't have asked for a better motivation. However, because I was trying to save my Environmental Science, my statistics grades have been going down. Well it was never high to begin with but it has been stuck at the border for some time now. Anyone wanna tutor me? Too late! I'd probably finish my exam by the time most of you read this, if anyone reads at all.
Summer! I can't say I'm looking forward to it. The only thing I do look forward to is a possible trip to Washington, DC to watch Manchester United vs Barcelona in their summer tour. I really want to go. I'm also looking at a possible August pre-Fall-Semester vacation in California if I have friends to go with me. Maybe then, I can get a haircut in Korea Town. I don't trust the hair "saloons" here.
I don't think I have much more to say. Yup, I'm out of things to say. So.........how you doin'? ;)
Peace out!
eIVANne
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Happy (early/surprise) Birthday, Lien!
We didn't start off as the best of friends but I think now we're good. Happy 20th Birthday, Lien. You may be as old as me now, but you are still not as tall as me. ;)
eIVANne
eIVANne
Thursday, April 21, 2011
A Birthday Dedication from Alliance, Vietnam.
This was a video my friends made for my birthday a couple of weeks ago. Time really does fly.
Birthday Dedication from Alliance,Ohio Vietnam.
Thanks girls! It really means a lot to me that you all went through the trouble to make this. =)
eIVANne
Birthday Dedication from Alliance,
Thanks girls! It really means a lot to me that you all went through the trouble to make this. =)
eIVANne
Monday, April 11, 2011
And just like that, I turn 20.
Some of you may have noticed that I turned 20 a week ago. Some may not. But it's alright.
Being new here I didn't expect much for my birthday. I do appreciate the wishes on Facebook. However, I can't help but to think that I would have fewer wishes if Facebook didn't remind people about it.
Anyway 2 days before my birthday, Judy invited me to her house to meet Chong, another guy from Penang who used to go to school at Mount. What I didn't know that it was also a planned birthday dinner. I can't thank her enough for doing all that. We had laksa, durian, bee ko moi, and lots of other Malaysian delicacies.It was a good day.
Forgot to mention that I did some volunteer work at the nearby youth center in the morning. Is it still volunteering if you get extra credit for it? I needed it though.
My Vietnamese friends made a video for me and tried to surprise me at midnight when it was finally my birthday. I really loved the effort even though I knew about it way before they executed it. This is what happened:
1) Saturday after dinner at Judy's, they refused to let me join them when we usually do every Saturday.
2) Sunday they acted weird.
3) Late Night (Mount Union's cafeteria serves supper) was usually at 10pm but this time they said lets go at 11.
4) Jess said she bought a pet mouse and wanted us to go see.
5) When I said I was tired and wanted to go home, they insisted that I followed them to see the "mouse".
What I found was a gathering at the TV area and they made a video for me. I'd post it up here but it was removed. I will try to get it from them and post it up myself.
And just like that... I have turned 20. In a blink of an eye, I am 20 years and 1 week old. Man time sure flies.
eIVANne
Being new here I didn't expect much for my birthday. I do appreciate the wishes on Facebook. However, I can't help but to think that I would have fewer wishes if Facebook didn't remind people about it.
Anyway 2 days before my birthday, Judy invited me to her house to meet Chong, another guy from Penang who used to go to school at Mount. What I didn't know that it was also a planned birthday dinner. I can't thank her enough for doing all that. We had laksa, durian, bee ko moi, and lots of other Malaysian delicacies.It was a good day.
Forgot to mention that I did some volunteer work at the nearby youth center in the morning. Is it still volunteering if you get extra credit for it? I needed it though.
My Vietnamese friends made a video for me and tried to surprise me at midnight when it was finally my birthday. I really loved the effort even though I knew about it way before they executed it. This is what happened:
1) Saturday after dinner at Judy's, they refused to let me join them when we usually do every Saturday.
2) Sunday they acted weird.
3) Late Night (Mount Union's cafeteria serves supper) was usually at 10pm but this time they said lets go at 11.
4) Jess said she bought a pet mouse and wanted us to go see.
5) When I said I was tired and wanted to go home, they insisted that I followed them to see the "mouse".
What I found was a gathering at the TV area and they made a video for me. I'd post it up here but it was removed. I will try to get it from them and post it up myself.
And just like that... I have turned 20. In a blink of an eye, I am 20 years and 1 week old. Man time sure flies.
eIVANne
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