Life's made of crest and troughs

Thank you God for time spent with friends. I needed that.=) It was like having a lucid moment in all this madness.

I'm really grateful too that my friends are nice to John. Special mention to Joseph. Haha.=)

I am making progress with my FYP.

CORS bidding for this sem's module is a big joke. Classes start this coming Monday and I only have one confirmed class. I am supposed to take 4 (plus FYP) this sem to complete my requirements to graduate. But no worries, I'd be able to get all of them. I just wish I'd have them sooner so I could have my schedule up and be able to prepare well before school starts.

I would really welcome a nice, long break after I graduate. The only thing stopping me from applying to Work and Travel USA for the next summer again is that it would clash with my graduation date in July. I don't really mind skipping it because it's only a ceremony anyway, but I think it means a lot to my parents and I wouldn't want to deprive them of the joy of seeing their firstborn march in her graduation dress and receive that degree scroll which signifies the fruition of all their years of raising me and working hard to give me the best they can to prepare me for the world outside. I think it would give them much pride. I hope. That's how I think I'd feel anyway, when I envision myself in their shoes.

But how I long for those carefree days last summer. I was in the midst of one of the most majestic creations in this world. It was hard work during the day, but I had no other worries once I finished my shift. It was good money too. Life was much simpler, and I only had the basic necessities I needed yet still felt happy and content- food, shelter, clothing, and a beautiful playground that stretches as far as the eyes can see. I didn't have my hand phone, but I didn't feel deprived the whole three months I wasn't able to use it. I had to have internet connection though, and a phone card, mainly to update my family about my life's happenings because I've never been away that far before. I really miss the unsophistication of it all, the simple joys, and the magic in the air. I miss the Grand Canyon, the most beautiful sunsets, the blanket of stars- and as cheesy as it may sound, the feeling of being one with nature.

Anyway, enough of daydreaming. I still have that interim report to polish. And yeah, oral presentation's on Tuesday after this coming week, so I hope that the universe would not conspire against me on that day and would be kind enough to celebrate my birthday with joy, satisfaction, and peace of mind.