こんにちは～

最近めっちゃめっちゃいそがしかったです。

Many things have happened but maybe not a lot is worth discussing..

Just recently we had a very long weekend. I had no classes on the weekend, Monday and also yesterday, Tuesday. 

I studied a little bit throughout the days but mostly slept. 

On Friday I went to the interview reluctantly. I hadn't heard back for a week from the first manager I had spoken to and felt a little discouraged. I was told she also didn't work on Fridays. 

When I got to the store I felt pretty relaxed. She saw me but I was actually interviewed by a much more enthusiastic interview. To say I wasn't a little nervous would be a lie...

He is incredibly energetic and enthusiastic about his job. I think it will take some time for me to grow to that level of knowledge and enthusiasm about the company. He seemed to like me though and said he would give me a chance. 

The only thing he did mention was...I don't smile enough when I talk. He said I laugh but I don't smile and that it was really uncommon to him.

I agreed with him because many people have told me that I have a kind of..hmm..hard? thoughtful? upset? blank? expression normally when I am just thinking or listening. Understandable.

I also thought that maybe it was because I cover my mouth a lot, especially when I laugh.

Either way, he said he would give me a chance and that he doesn't think that would be a problem. So, now just waiting for the online assessment from them and a call about my schedule. I don't think I have ever been this active before in searching for a job but I see how necessary it is now to make yourself stand out, even a little bit.

The past few days I have spent a lot of time with my friends too, which is of course nice. Just simply talking and playing online together or watching videos together.



One day it was so nice that I took a walk by myself and took some pictures around the campus. It was incredibly peaceful..really, very nice. I had just time to enjoy the weather and thing to myself about things. I really cherish this kind of thing though.




I studied quite a lot of Japanese Monday night since I have a couple quizzes and tests due.

It wasn't strict studying though because I was making up small stories while trying to remember my vocabulary. My friend Jennifer and I also have been trying to study a little bit of Korean on the side.



This week's theme has been food phrases. がんばりますね！

Today will be..probably very busy!

I have a lot of things to do and need to manage my time wisely...

Really, this is one of my main goals of 2012 and I really need to put all of my strength into it.

So, goals for today:

 Finish studying and complete current events article

 Gym at 6:30am

 Get through morning classes and Japanese quiz

 Lunch!

 Research and write articles for my Uncle

 Class at five

 Gym...!

 Study...dinner...

My thought of the day though..life really gives you what you need. It happens when you least expect it and I know I don't have very good luck. My karma isn't even that great but I can never stress how much I believe that when things grow difficult they always work out.

I think it's because I believe that so wholeheartedly that it really does happen that way.

Another side note, my sister is trying s hard to study Japanese and although it isn't of any interest to her, I hope she is successful. I know it's difficult studying and reading about something  you don't like very much but I hope she does well.

妹ちゃんもっと勉強してくださいね。ほんとうに誇ります。I will try and help you the best I can. がんばって下さい！