Well, I’m back in the Bay. Just like every year. This year, though, is different because the trip is so short. I am only here for four days and then back to Knoxville! Just like that. Poof! Back to work, school, regular sleeping patterns, and people.

The best part about this trip is meeting Kali, my beautiful 9 month old niece….the spitting image of her aunt Linda. =P

Pics soon.

Japanese 252: C+
Japanese 321 (Anime/Manga): B-
Comm 210 (Public Speaking): A-
English 254: A-

History 242: WP

3.05 for the semester….3.1 cumulative. A little disappointing. I blame the minuses, but HEY GUESS WHAT? I kept my scholarship SO ALL IS GOOD DONT CARE NO MORE.

..I just spent the last 4 hours reorganizing my closet/drawers trying to fit all my stupid clothes in an organized fashion. It was ridiculous. I have waaaay too many clothes. :<

P.S. “Project Being There” RUMMAGE SALE ON SATURDAY. Be there, or else! All proceeds/donations will go to raise money for “Project Being There,” a non-profit organization which provides toys, clothing, medicine, and basic necessities for orphanages in Vietnam.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=88724560934

RSVP!!!

Yesterday was the end of another year at UTK. I had some papers due yesterday at 5pm and when I turned those in, it really was like a huge weight lifted from my shoulders. All the sweat and tears and effort that I put into one year is finally being swept away. Like, from here on, I can breathe a bit easier.

It’s all over now.

Now, I’m not gonna lie, I didn’t expect much for the spring semester. I mean, by the end of the fall, I was so unhappy with myself and everything around me that I almost gave up on trying. I think I just wanted to distance myself from important things so I wouldn’t be disappointed.

I guess that’s depression for you. You get stooped so low that you don’t think you can do better. But maybe God had bigger plans for me than I had for myself. Spring semester turned out to be even better than Fall semester. I worked harder, I made some great new friends, got closer to some old ones, I sang, I danced, I played music, and grew up a little more. Yes, I was hurt for a little while, but maybe it was worth it. I don’t think I would be able to really appreciate the wonderful people in my life and my family (and those who have become my family) if not for all the crap that happened.

What hurts you makes you stronger, and what makes you stronger makes you whole.

I am so very sad that many of my friends are leaving Knoxville for the summer (while I have to stay here), but I know they will be back in the fall and we will be as close as everrrrrrr.

This summer, which doesn’t even feel quite like summer yet, will definitely be interesting and full of opportunities.