Class on 9/18/13: Crazy stuff

   So during the first half of class, we all just simply sat down and talked about our current situation with our papers. I guess all the people in my group were doing an okay job with our papers. But to be honest, it just seemed like everyone (including people outside my group) were caught up with so many other projects inside and outside of class. Knowing what kind of dramas other students are going through really helps see how hard someone has been working (or not). When I talk to people who are just constantly busy with schoolwork, clubs, jobs, etc, I feel more comfortable. I feel like I have to hang in there. The first half of class reminded me today that this is exactly what we should be going through as students of ICU.

   The second half was about a speech contest. A contest that provides winners a tour to Hong Kong. Damn, the more I think about it, the more I feel like going. But anyways, the 2010 winner of the contest, Yukari san, spoke to us about the contest and her experience in Hong Kong. Honestly, even though it was a great presentation, I could not concentrate on it because of Yukari san's superb English skills. I thought to myself, "Born and raised in Japan...And this is what happens???" I was just shocked. I was in awe for the rest of the presentation which was probably about ten minutes. Some things in the world I just don't understand. This is one of the thing that gets to me. And the truth is, I often compare myself to these people. I contemplate if I can pull such a thing off with sheer determination and hard work. Sometimes, I don't know if I should be motivated or if I should quit. But I hope all of you reading do know that I hate quitting :)   GOTTA DU WORKKK!!