... was three days ago...

As of 26 October 2009, I have begun the final year of my adolescence. I am excited, and yet I am frightened. Within less than a year, I will truly become what I used to call 'grown-ups'. But even though 19 is the last year of my teenage years, it doesn't mean it can't be my best.

Ah, and yes, as I am 19, I am also in my Second Year in University, which began in a very interesting manner.

On the first day, I had to make a meeting at 7:30 at the University town. Having arrived in Edinburgh at 4:15, it was going to be hard to make it on time, with the people at the info desk telling me I cannot make it. However, I took a very complicated route which involved bus ride -> train -> taxi, and I was able to make it to the Union with only minutes to spare. Boy, was that quite a workout.

I volunteered for Fresher's Week (the first week of University where 1st years get introduced to University, and a week of FUN FUN FUN!), and meet a lot of new people. And although my Hall of Residence is still bereft of it's fair share of Americans, there are far more Europeans in Hall (from Germany, Austria, Sweden, etc). This isn't to say that my American friends are uninteresting, but I guess I do appreciate some cultural diversity. There are also people from Mexico, Venezuela, Korea, and the Phillipines as well.

Whilst I was having fun with Fresher's Week, I had another problem on my hand: figuring out my degree.

My 1st year of English was unpleasant and I resolved not to continue on with that subject (I'm not *that* masochistic!) Thus, I need to pick another subject; it was a throw up between a Joint Honours course (Mediaeval History and Philosophy) and Ancient History. I initally switched to Mediaeval History and Philosophy, but after several days, I started to feel that Ancient History was more my subject, and while I would have very little choice of any other subjects to do, I felt I was much happier with Ancient History. While I appreciate Philosophy, I felt I was only doing it to impress people than actually please myself. After kissing the asses of everyone for the past few years, I think it's about time I start standing up for my own interests.

Oh, and it is ironic that Ancient History has provided far more ideas for my story than English ever had!

Anyway, I must get going now!

P.S.: Speaking of birthdays, here are the birthdays of my characters!

Mei: 26 December 650 AE
Lin: 17 November 642 AE