Another year comes. Another year goes.
Last year was started with a year of disappointment, but after a few encouragements, I was able to pick myself and further continued my studies. After experiencing what was probably "my lowest point of my life", this year has been a blessing. Let's review this wonderful year....
- TV shows
With half a year of nothing to do (actually it was more like the whole year), it helped me waste my time and indulge in my fangirl fantasy. Originally, I thought I would enjoy with spending time watching Asian dramas, but there was nothing great at the time. Thankfully, with tumblr, beautiful gifs of David Tennant caught my attention and sparked my curiosity. After watching one episode and randomly picking ones that seem interesting, I eventually finished watching all the episodes of the new Doctor Who. My attraction increased when series 6 was premiering in America. I started watching Merlin after Merlin exposure from tumblr. Also for BBC's Sherlock. I will write my opinions about the TV programs in another blog. Overall, by watching these shows, I have grown to love and respect another culture and it's another country placed in my "countries I must visit before I die" list. My desire to have little blue-eyed children and a boyfriend with a British accent has increase tenfold. I started to find long chins and ear intriguing. Clumsy, dark humour and weird last names like Cumberbatch are awesome traits for a boyfriend. My past addiction of magic, fantasy and action has returned. The Doctor, Merlin and Sherlock are now considered part of my list of favourite fictional characters that I fantasize about!!! I WANT A TARDIS!!
- Movies
Never in my life have I visited the theatres and watch many movies within a year than this year. Thanks to yumo, I never had to pay for any of them. I desperately want to work at Cineplex (if my readings and assignments haven't consume my life and energy). OMG let's list them all:
(1) Green Hornet. (2) I am Number Four. (3) Limitless. (4) Sucker Punch. (5) Arthur (though it was with my sis). (6) Fast and Furious 5. (7) Bridesmaid. (8) Pirates of the Caribbean 4. (9) Hangover2. (10) X-Men First Class. (11) Super 8. (12) Green Lantern. (13) Horrible Bosses. (14) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (watched it in AMEX and first show!!). (15) Friends with Benefits. (16) Crazy Stupid Love. (17) The Change-up. (18) The Help. (19) 30 Minutes or Less. (20) Colombiana. (21) Contagion. (22) Abduction. (23) Real Steel. (24) Footloose. (25) Three Musketeers. (26) Breaking Dawn. (27) Mission Impossible 4. (28) Sherlock Holmes 2. (29) Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. (30) Tintin. (31) Darkest Hour.
30 MOVIES!!!
- Conventions
Although I didn't get to go to many conventions, I enjoyed them very much. This year's Anime North was better than last year. I got to enjoy it with yumo and my brother. I thought it would have been bad since it would be very likely that we would "bump into" Hazzel and Agatha (b/c she knows what I would attend from 2 years prior attendance knowledge....TT__TT), which did happen. I got to hang with Stephen and Vivian too. Atomic Lollipop was enjoyable as well. Even though it was their first convention, it was well planned. Loved the crafts, breakfast, and YAOI!!! It needs a better dealers room and artist alley. I also got an opportunity to sleep in the hotel for a day which was awesome!
- School
After failing Hap in my first semester, I was quite happy that I was given another chance to redeem myself and be able actually graduate the same time as I originally planned. Knowing that the this year and this coming year I would have no actual "break", I decided to take this blessing and work harder. Music nearly killed me. Also the maternity and older adult course too. I learned the importance of (1) remembering deadlines for online quizzes, (2) difficulty of handwriting notes of entire textbooks, (3) printing out powerpoints and comparing with lecture notes and textbooks, (4) importance of note organization and colour coding. So far I am happy with my marks and hope to keep it up for this year.
- Work
I QUIT MY FIRST JOB AND PROUD OF IT!! As much as I appreciate the opportunity, I hated the idea to pleasing rich people with rude manners. Other than that, I enjoyed working with the wonderful employees and managers. I miss the macaroons, delicious salads with bacon bits, poppyseed bagels and cherries with my 10% discount. I would have considered staying for another year if my marks were getting bad. I am also thankful for the raise that I was unaware of receiving because of my behaviour. ^___^
- Social Life
After a year of locking myself in my room, this year has really been a year of so much social interaction that I had a boyfriend. Unfortunately, that relationship lasted for 2 weeks, which is better than nothing. I began talkiing to guys normally and befriending them just like as elementary school. Three guys even liked me and two of them even confessed! 0___0 Other than yumo, I also have other nursing friends. Even though I have socialized, my spare time is consumed my youtubing, tumblring, fangirling and yaoi!!
2012 New Years Resolutions/Goals
1. Although getting into York is a goal, I think getting at least Bs in all my subjects at Seneca would be a good goal. I really want to get a scholarship or bursary since I no longer work and it would motivate me to further challenge me to do better.
2. Take Japanese 101 Lesson class on September for Saturday school. I dream of going to Japan, whether to move there or visit. I want to make it a reality and thought by taking this step it will eventually will happen.
3. Join a club or sport at school. I'm out of shape socially and physically.
4. Do better in essay writing, especially APA writing. My marks will no longer plummet because of that *#@% essay!!
5. Ask help from teachers. They are paid for a reason.
6. Make more friends!!!! TT__TT I'm so lonely.
7. Save money (for AN) HOTEL ROOM PARTY!
8. Don't skip classes and labs!