I would like it to be noted that this is the first post that I am experimenting not using gender-neutral language. I work very hard to keep where I am to myself (except to my readers who know me, which is probably most of you) and to keep my friends lives private as well.
But all this being said, those Fridays have been very beneficial for me. Some people won't realize how beneficial they are until they actually see me in person once again. It's also worth it since having meetings in the morning means the day is at least a little productive. This weekend however...not so much. Meeting, shopping trip, dinner with a bestie, Sat = oversleeping (3:15pm!!), Gone With the Wind girls night, grocery shopping, take car back to lot, wait for bus, clean dorm....and oh yeah, do some homework! So the weekend overall was productive, just not in the educational sense.
It seems like this is the time of year where everyone's waiting for something. Whether it's for spring break to be here or for university/grad school acceptance letters. I'm sending my other bestie (who's transferred to this university before me) the best of juju for getting accepted into the law school of her preference. She's a wonderful person and is going to do great things. She deserves to get into a school that is going to help her go even further. I'm also sending a friend from home good juju for his acceptance into this university for undergrad. He'll also be a transfer student facing many of the same challenges that I faced (and am facing still today). It's not going to be an easy road ahead man, but I wish you all the luck if you get in here. As for me, I'm still wishing I didn't have to be in school over the summer and I'd really like to have some income again. It's ridiculously hard to work a job while also attending school full time. Sure, I know people who do it, but it's not something I want to struggle with. You'll only succeed in spreading yourself so thin that you can't do anything to any kind of decent standard. Everything will only be mediocre. Although I'm sure it must be nice to have your own source of income. Lord knows I miss it, and feel terrible whenever I need to have my parents pay for something that isn't directly school related. But boy do I have some wonderful grannies. I've no clue where I'd be without them.
Another challenge (as always) is roommate stuffs. I'm worried about mine, but I'm certainly not the person who just out and approaches people on what may be awkward and sensitive topics. There's been...some stuff going on (which for matter of respect I shan't say here), and I'm quite concerned for my roommate's personal/emotional wellbeing, as well as wellbeing in school. I know it's not necessarily my responsibility to worry, but I can't help it. It's who I am. I care for other people around me. Especially when I have to live with them (okay, so the last roomie was an exception. But you get the picture). So although I feel kind of bad (and kinda sneaky maybe) I went to talk to the Dean of Student Services office. When they get in touch my roomie will know it was me who went to them. And that, I have a feeling, just might get awkward. I'm concerned though that the roomie seems like a totally different person tonight compared to the last few weeks. I just, don't even know.
But in happier news (and kinda shallow/consumeristic news), Verizon now has the iPhone!! Yeehoo!! It's only been since the thing came out that we poor Verizon customers have been waiting for it. And I thought for certain that I would be the 1st one in line at the store the day they released. I would have been too if I wasn't one of those people who thinks things through logically (at least a little bit), along with keeping my ear close(ish) to the ground of the tech world (okay maybe just the Apple world) whispers. But, rumors aside, if you look back, Apple has released a new model of iPhone at their summer keynote speech (usually late June/early July) every year. It only stands to reason that there will be an iPhone 5 making an unveiling, and most likely running on the 4G network. It would only be a smart marketing move on Apple's part. So no matter how desperately I wanted to camp outside the Verizon store down the street, I am testing my utmost patience (and self restraint) and waiting for the big announcement...or not. Time will tell. The worst that will be is that we'll get an updated version of the iPhone 4 that will run a little better. Cuz I mean, come on, we all remember "antennagate". Talk about the fail heard...erm, seen around the world. Just goes to show you that they obviously don't rehearse these things. Maybe they'll think about that in the future.
Also in really cool stuffs, there's this little local (mostly organic/healthy) grocery store down there street where you can make your own almond butter (and peanut butter too). How cool is that?! The almonds are in this machine, and you flip the switch and out comes your fresh almond butter. Yes, I did have to make some. Yes, it is absolutely amazing. That grocery store I will admit, is something I do like about being here. It's one very small thing, but it makes me happy. The thought of going to that little grocery store every weekend. Getting off campus, out of this stuck-up imitation of society. Plus that city's (town really) kinda hippie and chill. It's nice when the weather is starting to turn. Or at least fool us that it's turning (it has ADD I promise you). Highs in the 70s tomorrow and 60s/70s for the rest of the week! Sure wish I had a beach to spend it on. Perhaps a day trip south will be due next weekend if it's still gorgeous. Sucks that it's faster to get to a beach that's not home, than home. Such is life.
Anyhow, I'd best be going since it is the start of a new week and sleep is needed. Despite being nocturnal (and not in the least bit tired right now) it wouldn't be good to fall asleep sitting in the front row of class!
Roll on (faster) 2011!!
Peace,
Elina
This is a photo of Dublin at night shot over the Liffey.
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