It's not funny anymore..

When I first found out that I was going to have 7/8 hours of class per day in Uni next year, the first thought that entered my head was, "Lodge all over again". Not to mention, I have 10 subjects for sem 1, 8 for sem 3, and another 8 for final sem. The semesters are such that sems 1, 3, and 5 are studying semesters, while sems 2 and 4 are for industrial training. But, I'm still trying to console myself on that point, telling myself "it will be fun, it will be fun" over and over again. I hear so many stories about how much fun people have in Uni. I seriously wonder how true that will be on my part. *sighs* I'm starting to wonder whether I'll have any time for leisurely activities outside of Uni. I sure hope so. Right now, I'm expecting the worse... and hoping that I'll be pleasantly surprised.

As if that wasn't enough, I just found out from their international marketing officer that I only have 3 weeks of holidays PER YEAR! Only 3 freaking weeks out of 52 weeks a year! This is freaking torture. I'm very miserable right now. How can they do this to me?! It's enough that I'm so reluctant to leave my home, my family, and my friends behind. My only consolation was knowing (or so I thought) that I would be able to come back for 2 months at least every end of year. But now, they're taking even that away from me. First, they take away all the leisure time that I'm supposed to be getting. Now, they're taking away my summer holidays too. =(

People keep telling me "If you really like the course, you'll have fun". That's not the point, you know... not the point at all. Sure, I'll have fun if I like the course. But, I'ld like a little time for my sports, reading, music, yada yada all other hobby-ish activities (yeah obviously I can't really think straight right now) too. And, most importantly, the point is that I was looking forward to coming back here for a longer period than 2-3 weeks! *sighs* The point is, I want to come back here... back to all this familiarity, back to all the people here, back to knowing all the little bits and pieces of news of home... I want to come back and just shut off my mind to everything over there, before I have to go back again. 2-3 weeks is hardly sufficient time for me to catch up with home.

Someone told me, "It's the course you chose, the uni you chose, and so it's the sacrifice you have to make". But does she actually have any idea how unprepared I am to leave all this behind? I'm sure I'll cope alright there, but home is still home. Nothing makes me feel more loved.. warm-and-fuzzy loved.. than home.

And now these people are freaking telling me that the minimum contract for industrial training is 6 freaking months, and that my hols are probably gonna be the first 2-3 weeks of january... only. I'm devastated, miserable, broken. It really isn't funny anymore.

I was a praying mantis

Because I haven't updated for more than a week, I feel obligated to do so. So, here's a little something to entertain myself. (Really now, whoever said this blog was to entertain you.) What better way to prove that this "quiz" is totally random than to press 'back' and 'submit' repeatedly.

You Were a Praying Mantis

You have the still power of a legendary warrior.You are able to manipulate time - or at least, the perception of it.

You Were a Fox

A good observer, you often watch others while remaining unseen.Cunning and courageous, you also have a gentle side.

You Were a Dog

You are an excellent companion and a loyal friend.A good protector, you smell trouble before it arrives.

You Were a Crow

Eternally wise, you have a deep understand of ethics.You guide people from the darkness to the light.

You Were a Spider

You tend to be the master weaver of fate - both for yourself and those you know.A creative force, you tend to work from divine inspiration.

You Were a Wolf

You have an instinctual intelligence that guides your life.Your family and "pack" is of primary importance, and you protect them.

You Were a Mouse

You quietly examine life's lessons and see multiple meanings in things.You are also good at discovering details and remaining in the background.

You Were an Eagle

You are able to rise above the details of life and see the big picture.A spiritual being, you tend to go beyond material concerns.

You Were a Cougar

You are a great leader who has dominance without ego.You are wickedly cunning and off the scale confident.

You Were a Deer

Graceful and gentle, you appreciate beauty and balance.A giving soul, you are able to sacrifice for the greater good.

You Were an Otter

You are a faithful friend who guides others toward success.You are also light hearted, and love to play around.

You Were An Owl

You are stealthy and secretive - no one knows the true you.You are a seeker of freedom, and you are comfortable with your dark side.

You Were a Peacock

You carry yourself with beauty, dignity, and confidence.You are able to see the past, present, and future with clarity.

You Were a Raccoon

You are a master of disguise and multiple personas.You are infinitely curious and question others without fear.

You Were a Horse

You can't be fenced in - you long to run free.You are good at overcoming obstacles and realizing your potential.

You Were a Cheetah

You are quick and elusive, with keen senses.You are able to have intense concentration for short periods of time.

You Were A Lion

You have a lethal combination of strength and energy.You have strong family ties, and close friends are like family to you.

You Were a Lizard

You are able to bounce back from adversity and regenerate what was lost.Facing your fears and controlling your dreams comes easily for you.

You Were a Rabbit

You are fast thinking and tend to live by your wits.Getting over fears is important to you, as is strengthening intuition.

You Were a Lynx

You are a great knower and keeper of secrets.A bit psychic, you can bring out hidden truths.

Wow, I seem to be some kinda shape-shifting animal with multiple personalities in the past huh. I think the programmers of that "quiz" were very free to put in a million different results. And I think someone else is very free to try and succeed in finding out what 20 out of a million of those results are.

Cheated

I was tricked into watching yet another horror movie! First "Mortuary", now "The Covenant". Will people please give my heart a rest? =( Although it wasn't as scary as most other horror flicks, and the ghost only appeared twice, of which I only glanced it the second time because I was very prepared, heehee. But, that's beside the point. The point is, I was tricked yet again! gah! Horror flicks like this isn't so bad. It's mostly shock and anticipation. Anticipation is almost as bad as actually seeing the things happen, because anticipation means you don't know what to expect. But the shock is only during the film thankfully. Horror flicks that have anything supernatural in a ghostly way, dead things, and disgustingly ugly deformed creatures are a big NO! Because you dwell on it and become very disturbed for days!

One good thing came out of watching The Covenant though: Cute guys and cool superpowers! (or better yet, cute guys with cool superpowers! =D)

Overall, the movie isn't that bad. It also isn't that good. I'ld probably give it a rating of 3/5. And that's being pretty generous 'cause they have cool to-die-for superpowers. *grin* The plot is so-so, the effects so-so, the ghost is horrible and ugly! I think the only attraction of this movie are the actors and actresses.. and not forgetting their ultra cool superpowers. heehee.

Steven Strait, the actor who acted as Caleb in Covenant. His oh-so-cute smile! (bimboness =D)

Caleb Danvers (Steven Strait)

Pogue Perry (Taylor Kitsch)

Reid Garwin (Toby Hemingway)

Tyler Sims (Chace Crawford)

Pogue, Reid, Tyler

Caleb and Sarah Wenham (Laura Ramsey)

And some eye-candy for the guys.. presenting Laura Ramsey: