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It has been ages since I have last blogged. For those who do care, I am F.I.N.E. (Freaked out, Insane, Neurotic, and Emotional as they say it in “The Italian Job”). Work is getting busy and I think that I am a major screw-up. I have already a few big bloopers and no-nos. [Whispers] I think they will soon find out that I am crazy and see that hiring me is a liability.

Hmm… I am not too certain about the confirmation now. My silence does not stray far from the fact that I am busy, lazy, or terribly disturbed by certain things. Of late, I frown to say that I might be falling into some kind of depression… but hey! Who am I to complain? I know a few close to me out there who has major problems that whining about what I am going through just seems not right. However, I must thank those out there who truly care and check up on me every now and then. Do know that you are a rare jewel and are well treasured with those who have me in their hearts and prayers.

I think stupidity has sunk into me after getting out of school. Although I continue to ponder upon many things, it is very different from before. I see my intelligence and wit diminish as I sat for the GRE and TOEFL. Maybe, it was not that bad. Maybe it is the fact that I am not a person who studies for exams at all. Sitting for those tests brought back memories of my JLPT test that I sat last year. I needed 900 hours of studying Japanese in order to be prepared and maybe, pass the exam, but I have to admit that I hardly hit the books for 9 hours even! The wheels in my head are just not budging. I miss the sparks and bolts of light searing through my head and thoughts when an idea is figured out. I miss the days of researching and paper writing. Intelligent conversations are scarce and there is hardly anyone who I can speak comfortably with as the person I am today.

Last week, I made some new friends out of a bizarre incident—the attraction of a bag! I met up with one of them and knew more people yesterday. They gave me a psychometric test that told me about the various aspects of my life now. Fortune telling? I doubt it. Nonetheless, they did mention a few things about me that can be observed by anyone who bothers. Yes, I am a perfectionist and it doesn’t really link to the fact that I am a Virgo because, technically, I am not! What was mentioned at the table did not really reflect what I am longing for or going through right now, but why am I still thinking about the things said? Could it possibly be true? What was mentioned about my character might be some thing for all to see. You guys know me as an open book, but seriously, how many out there who knows what I truly want at this point in time? Not many even know what is going on in my head, because, if you do, YOU WOULD CARE!!!

Well, I should not be too hard on your guys. It is not your fault in any way. I know that what I am going through right now is a challenge. I have to face it. I have to be strong. And, I have to stay focused. Sure miss having those who I was ever close with at TCU by my side. I would really like to have those hour-long walks around CNT, hanging out at the mall, Doutour, or Gusto for coffee or ice-cream, running off to Tokyo Disney Resort, and time spent just chatting with… well, you know who you are. Sounds pathetic and depressing? Yup, I guess that is just about all the updates you can get.

                            

Zion Festival...

This week is a busy week at TCI. Foundation Day was on the 31st follow by the various preparations for Zion Festival on Friday. This is the time of the year where I will be truly thankful for my years studying and serving at TCU. I am grateful for the day it was founded and throughout this week, TCI will be at its best (maybe?). All students and faculty members are required to dress up in their formals for Foundation Day for a morning of talks and speeches. Lunch on that day will be scrumptious… It’s the best bento box of the year! Preparations for the Festival will start following that. There will be a closed celebration the day before November 3. And yearly, the ACTS-es students will be selling their curry, cakes, and Chai. Ooh… How I miss all of those.

The weather is fine; temperature is where I like it best. The season is my favorite… But this year, I won’t be there, *Sniff. How I wish I could be a part of it once more. My heart longs to be a part of the Japanese Tea Ceremony Club, helping them out again this year. I miss the fun times with my course mates and the various activities at TCI on Zion Festival.

I will sit at my desk reflecting on that today; the good old times. So, for all of you guys at TCI : “頑張って!楽しんでね~” 

Making My Day

The most common description of me is that I am “moody” and “tense.” (Okay, crazy is like second nature… so that goes unsaid.) I guess the best way to unwind me from the mentioned is A DATE! And I thank God for all the guy friends that I have.

I had a great time after work last evening with Nathan. We enjoyed a slow evening at one of my favorite restaurants (well, back in high-school and college, but it is only good for its ambience now). The time spent at the table was so refreshing and was nothing but good. We caught up and laughed… I can’t believe it has been 10 years already! Fancy that through that many years we finally grew up and could be mature enough to discuss almost anything under the sun and tease each other about the embarrassing past of high school life and courtships. After that we did a little window-shopping and sat down to coffee and cakes. (Laughs… “Coffee and cakes”… I still can’t stop laughing at that pair of words.)

The veil of storm clouds lifted for the evening and this morning I had another surprise to find a lovely email from Fluffy! Yay! At least he still remembers me amidst his crazy and busy life in Cali.

So, it is up to the wonderful guys God blessed me with to save the day. Sure hope more events like such would happen…. HINT!!!