It's been almost two and a half weeks since my last blog - and yeah, it's been a heck of a long time. My family once again got into a large argument and I'm siding with my mom, but if everything works out, then it's all good. I just don't want anymore quarreling (even if it involves my mom yelling at me when she blows a fuse). Some bad news to note - I failed my Linear Algebra class. Failing a test was a first time for me, but failing a course is a whole new thing and I became very ashamed of myself. I MUST work harder to get back in shape, especially since I'm starting to dislike math. On the brighter side, my physics midterm today was a breeze. Man, I miss the fun of physics - all the fun of analysis and equation manipulation.
As for fun, I've started to revert back to Starcraft II. I'm not addicted, really, but it's a fun game to relieve some stress every once in a while. In addition, I've started writing a Visual Novel for fun and have started out the plot. Henry is helping me out on the character profiles while Reynold promised to be a reviewer for my alpha product. I'm just thinking - should I create a website as a VN producer? I'm REALLY tempted, especially with Google ad-sense advertising. And on an interesting note - I've talked to Estella more often recently (as much as I've used to talk with Ruixin). Yup, I really miss my old buddies....
Monday, March 28, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Freshman Snow Ball 2011
I initially worried that I would waste my time by going to the ball because I have my linear algebra final the day after but wow, was I surprised: the ball was extremely high classed and the Kimmel center of NYU made poly seem ancient while the fanciness of the ball completely obliterated the poly new student orientation. In fact, when I checked in for the dance, the staff were surprised when they said "Oh wow, we have a poly student. Welcome!" Being at the rooftop dance pavilion of a building was a new experience, but I definitely envied the amount of money NYU spent on interior design. It was fun with the music and food there too! The DJ played all the top 10 songs from 2005 and brought back a great deal of good old memories. Also, it was the first time I have seen ice cream at a ball. Wow.
Unfortunately, I had to leave the ball early. Why unfortunate? Well, because I didn't have anyone to have fun with because I went to the ball alone. It looked really fun. Furthermore, I found my poly friends last minute right before I left. Lastly, there were only about 50 people today at the ball and there was a raffle for the ipad2. If I stayed, there would've been a chance for me to win. That sucks, but I guess the experience is worth it. I promise to upload more pictures via the computer later. Wish me luck on my test!
Unfortunately, I had to leave the ball early. Why unfortunate? Well, because I didn't have anyone to have fun with because I went to the ball alone. It looked really fun. Furthermore, I found my poly friends last minute right before I left. Lastly, there were only about 50 people today at the ball and there was a raffle for the ipad2. If I stayed, there would've been a chance for me to win. That sucks, but I guess the experience is worth it. I promise to upload more pictures via the computer later. Wish me luck on my test!
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Monday, March 7, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Great Grandma's Death - Funeral Processions
Today was the burial for my deceased great-grandmother and I was one of the lead pallbearers (my cousin, Patrick, was the other lead pallbearer); luckily, we didn't have to carry it or it'll be quite heavy. So when we delivered the casket to the cemetery (Kensico Cemetery), the fleet of 10 cars constantly blocked the traffic to ensure a smooth transition for the train of cars. It looked like an action movie - very cool. Unfortunately, we weren't the only funeral fleet arriving at that cemetery and our fleet of cars were so long that it extended from one highway exit to the next while in motion. And so, the casket was buried. We threw the flowers into the grave and they buried it and the end. Shockingly though, the snow there didn't melt yet and the ground was VERY mushy, coating my shoes in brown mud. But all was good on my way back to Chinatown for a large family lunch where we ate a HUGE lunch of ~10 massive dishes. I took some photos of it but they unfortunately got corrupted without me noticing and deleted themselves. Well, at least I shot some photos on the highway back the the city:
Too bad we didn't have a group photo because I really wanted a photo with me and Sammy in it for the memories. Oh well. At least I can add her on facebook (and I also just learned that she's born in Vietnam and that her real name is Samantha Vo). Too bad this was a bad picture where she frowned, since her smiles are really pretty. That was pretty much my day today. BOOORING (but at least somewhat interesting).
Picture of the Frozen Lake |
A Steel Arch Bridge |
A Closer View of the Arch |
Sammy (Samantha) is girl facing camera on left Patrick is the young guy on the left side where I took a side shot |
Friday, March 4, 2011
Great Grandma's Funeral at the Funeral Home
Today was a hectic day - I woke up in the morning at 8:15AM only to find out that my train was in ~10 minutes so I rushed out the door without brushing my teeth or taking a morning dump. Man, it was a horrible start. To make matters worse, I tried to buy breakfast right before the train - only to see the train leave when I rushed down to the platform. Aye..it was bad, especially on a Friday schedule when it ran straight from 9 AM to 3 PM with no breaks in-between.
Well, things at the funeral home were interesting today. In fact, contrary to the previous funeral of my great grandpa, this funeral was MUCH more ornate and looked beautiful. In fact, my deceased great grandma looks like she's sleeping peacefully in the casket with dozens of bouquets of flowers about her. It was an interesting sight and I would have taken pictures, but would be too disrespectful. Oh, and I also met many relatives (much of whom I don't know and have never met) but there was one particular girl from there that I remembered - Sammi. Although I didn't talk to her much or see her often, I remembered seeing her every once in a while when I went to New Jersey in the past with my grandma and we played together (that was in the days before the Twin Towers fell). Seeing her again evoked some happiness in me. And not to mention - she was kinda cute! Not someone I would ask out or love, but just REALLY cute (like a plushie). Oh well. Too bad I don't have any pictures today - perhaps I'll have more tomorrow!
Well, things at the funeral home were interesting today. In fact, contrary to the previous funeral of my great grandpa, this funeral was MUCH more ornate and looked beautiful. In fact, my deceased great grandma looks like she's sleeping peacefully in the casket with dozens of bouquets of flowers about her. It was an interesting sight and I would have taken pictures, but would be too disrespectful. Oh, and I also met many relatives (much of whom I don't know and have never met) but there was one particular girl from there that I remembered - Sammi. Although I didn't talk to her much or see her often, I remembered seeing her every once in a while when I went to New Jersey in the past with my grandma and we played together (that was in the days before the Twin Towers fell). Seeing her again evoked some happiness in me. And not to mention - she was kinda cute! Not someone I would ask out or love, but just REALLY cute (like a plushie). Oh well. Too bad I don't have any pictures today - perhaps I'll have more tomorrow!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Strolling Through Washington Square
I've realized how much I've been a Brooklyn boy this school year, so I've decided to make my way into Manhattan, or more specifically, the NYU Campus known as Washington Square. When I went there, I felt invigorated, motivated, and...happy. The feeling was really different when you're in an environment full of busy people like me - people who are motivated in life. From all those streets, I stared into those stores in awe as people chatted away in the small bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. In fact, one student even asked me to help him sign a petition to open a new sushi shop within the NYU campus. It was fun! I also bought food from chinatown prior to my adventure:
Now of course, I didn't eat ALL of it (I don' pig out THAT much), but only the sushi, one strawberry daifuku and a wee bit of the seaweed salad. For a $13 meal, this was quite worth it because a whole set like this would generally cost at least $18 without tax and tips. And so, I ate some of it at the Washington Square park. It was beautiful! The amount of sunlight was just perfect and the wind was just perfect. Unfortunately, it was ~30 degrees today (I'm surprised that it's still March), so the wind was cold, but it would be perfect if the breeze was a bit warmer on my hands and cheeks. Also, I snapped a photo of the famous Arch of NYU - the gateway to success. Man, was I thrilled! Seeing it from the pamphlets and brochures of NYU is one thing but walking underneath it and seeing it in person is a whole new experience. I feel more like a tourist than a native New Yorker, haha.
Now of course, I didn't eat ALL of it (I don' pig out THAT much), but only the sushi, one strawberry daifuku and a wee bit of the seaweed salad. For a $13 meal, this was quite worth it because a whole set like this would generally cost at least $18 without tax and tips. And so, I ate some of it at the Washington Square park. It was beautiful! The amount of sunlight was just perfect and the wind was just perfect. Unfortunately, it was ~30 degrees today (I'm surprised that it's still March), so the wind was cold, but it would be perfect if the breeze was a bit warmer on my hands and cheeks. Also, I snapped a photo of the famous Arch of NYU - the gateway to success. Man, was I thrilled! Seeing it from the pamphlets and brochures of NYU is one thing but walking underneath it and seeing it in person is a whole new experience. I feel more like a tourist than a native New Yorker, haha.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Anxiety and an Overstuffed Bin of Trash
The Computer Science midterm is coming up this Monday and the Linear Algebra Final is approaching next Thursday. Noooes! I'm really bad at this math, especially when it's only half a semester. I'm really scared. Well, at least there'll be a review session for CS exam tomorrow night fro 6-8 PM. Yeah, I know - it's awfully late, but what can I do? The only other review time is on Friday afternoon but my classes interfere. Furthermore, there is this socialization/networking class on Thursday afternoon from 3:30 to 6 PM. Life is a highway indeed.
But on the brighter side, I saw this overfilled trash receptacle in the morning in the train station. Not something wonderfully pleasant to look at but was interesting enough for me to snap a photo of it.
Well, there goes my day.
But on the brighter side, I saw this overfilled trash receptacle in the morning in the train station. Not something wonderfully pleasant to look at but was interesting enough for me to snap a photo of it.
Well, there goes my day.
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