=X

Alex and I didn't go to Fushimi-Inari today because both of us are caught in the 2nd wave of the flu. Both of us coincidentally fell sick on Monday. Him at Mount Fuji and I at Arashiyama. Haha, I boasted to him, "I went to Arashiyama on Monday BY MYSELF" and he was like, "You didn't want to go with me! And you went by yourself?" But but but, how to go with him? I'm already planning to skip class one of these days!!! I couldn't afford to skip anymore classes... Hmm, I didn't ask him if he went to Arashiyama on Friday after all though. Anyhow, (if he feels better), he's going Fushimi-Inari tomorrow and I'm going next Friday with Daryn.

Anyways, the illness is only the beginning for me. The previous bout of sickness, Alex recovered within the weekend, but I took 2.5 weeks to recover. I don't know what it's gonna be like this time. =( -sighs- I hate getting sick. Maybe I should really take the antibiotics I brought to Japan, in case it's only a bacteria. =X My vit c don't help at all. *sighs*

Otoosan very kindly made lunch for me last night. He fried oysters (I dislike oysters, but since he cooked it, I ate it) and steamed siew mai. Then, he added lettuce and a slice of apple. The slice of apple was cut in a shape of a rabbit face. Haha, it was SO CUTE. =) Then, he said, "Take the rice in the fridge". I think, he feels sorry for me because I told him last night that I can't cook. It's true what, I can't. I know it's practice makes perfect, but there's always someone else cooking for me. In Florida, FY cooked. In Singapore, my mom and dad cook. And if they don't, there's always the hawker centre downstairs. In Japan, Okaasan cooks. I totally have no need to cook at all. Of course, I'm not very proud of the fact that I can't cook, but it's the truth and I can't lie, right? =X

Today I had presented in my Issues class. I don't even know how many % this presentation is, actually. But, just in case, I dressed extremely formally, as if I were in SMU, going for my business class presentations. A long sleeve shirt, black pants, my black coat, and black court shoes. I am only missing a tie actually. Haha. It's not even a black and white combination lah. It was an all black, solemn outfit. But, given my topic, it was suitable. My topic was: Suicide. I think Fedorowicz wasn't very pleased when I said, "Well, if they want to commit suicide do it in a more considerate manner! Why should they throw themselves off the platform and inconvenience everyone else?" And he said, "And make everyone else late by what, 5-10 minutes?" I'm a psychology student and I know that depressed people sometimes can't think very well. And who cares about inconveniencing other people when it's your misery that you're focusing on. But I also have very little tolerance for people who do not treasure their lives. It may sound super heartless here, but if you wanna commit suicide, go ahead. Perhaps, I've lived too blessed a life. I don't know what it's like for people who cannot find meaning in life. *shrugs* But then, there're plenty of reasons why people want to commit suicide [that's for my report, and not for discussion here till I submit my report].

Anyways, so, the presentation went pretty well, I thought. Fedorowicz will give me his comments in my mailbox sometime soon for me to finish my paper. *crosses fingers* I hope it's not many amendments! I'd hate to have to rewrite my essay. He did say, "Good job, Huey". So, I presume it's gonna be okay. The last time a teacher said, "Good Job" and meant it, it was Hong Dong. Haha, I love Hong Dong. He was such a great Finance prof. =)

Ah, on a bright note! We had our skit presentation last week in Japanese and we were supposed to vote for the best presentation and the best speaker. I got the best speaker award! haha. Yay! Sorry, couldn't help but show off =P

Yes, those are random comments from this past week. Tomorrow's already Thursday. So exciting. Soon it'd be weekend. 食べ放題 (all you can eat) on Friday! Omg, so exciting :)

Daryn and I have decided to be loose with money and food from now on. Haha. It's our last month here. We are just going to enjoy ourselves. It took me about 6 weeks in USA to realise that I should let go of my stinginess and just enjoy myself because I'd not have the same experience ever again. It took me 3 months in Japan to realise the same thing. But then, in USA, I was working and I had income. Here, I don't. =X Ah well. :) At least I realise it before it's too late =)

Hmm, X unlocked his blog just for today. So, I wandered thru the entire of this year's blog posts. [blog stalking! :P] He was in Japan from Jan to July, for a full 7 months of language immersion. I'm only here for 4 months.. I'm very envious, to be honest. Most importantly, HE GRADUATES THIS TERM. &($#&*(%$#*($#. Stupid econs-biz students. I have to struggle just to make it to the 4 year mark =X And now, I'm not even sure if I can pass Entrepreneurship. If I don't, then I'll have to take an extra term in SMU JUST FOR THE FREAKING COURSE?!! Haha, Daryn asked me, "You seriously think you're gonna fail it?" There are many times when I'd say something like, "I'm gonna fail a course! Help~ " but I don't mean it. This time, I SWEAR, I mean it. *sighs* Like I said, if I get a D, I'd be damned happy lah.

Sighs, somehow, I wish I could stay just a bit longer. Just a little bit longer... It's less than a month to me getting kicked out of my homestay. Just a bit longer, just a bit longer, just a bit bit bit longer... :'(