Where there is darkness, there is light

This morning, I finally heard the news which I 've been waiting to hear at any moment since February.

One of my best friends in Japan has got an acceptance for her job, which she has been persistently applying for.

Naocha---n!!! I'm soooo glad for you!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! *tears*

it still continues like mad

Had a mid-semester test for my sociology class yesterday, and now working on journalism assignment which is due on Monday. This devastating life style will go on at least for next few weeks.

This morning, I plunged myself into the library around 8 and there I could hardly see anybody, so I could dare to take a picture;P well, this is where I often study.

Met my advisor in the afternoon and studied onwards until 5:30pm.

At night, we had an outing from our hall called "senior's night": dinner at Sofia's only with people over 21yrs old ( I'm almost 22, though!!). Food there were all served in a HUGE portion and almost everyone took their food back to home..but it was a nice break from study madness.

Semester2 week 7 is almost over and tomorrow is already Friday.. gee, time flies so quickly;-(

bring me back to life

OK, it seems Melbourne's depressing winter is finally over. The coming of spring has been ushered in by the recent grateful weather.

I have a mid-semester test on Wednesday and also have a journalism assignment due in a week, but nothing could beat today's beautiful weather. According to Nathan, it was 21 ℃ this afternoon. I sneaked out of my study and took a walk around the lake.










By the way, three of us, Nathan, Samantha and I are planning one big day out during the mid-semester break on September. We'll hire a car, and drive up to the Great Ocean Road! It's gonna be really really great:)

But before that, I have to endure this torturable next few weeks first!

Hope you also had a good weekend.

Dear Chris

One of my French friends is almost leaving Japan after one year of time in my university.


I knew him only for 5 months since I had to leave for Australia, but we had become great friends during such a short time. Even after I left Japan, he was the only one who always sent me an email every week (or sometimes twice in a week),with his considerably improved Japanese. You don't know how much it meant to me.

His great ambition for experiencing Japanese culture always inspired me to learn more of Australia. I'm sure, he made the most of his time in Japan.

Chris! I sincerely hope you are leaving Japan with a great satisfaction and a feeling of achievement from all your wonderful experiences in gaidai. I believe we will meet again in the future, and have a conversation both in Japanese and English ( and a little French, I'll try). It was more than great to get to know you. Also thank you so much for your encouragement through your sweet weekly email every time. You probably don't know, but I learned a lot from you.

Wish your great success in the future.

love and hugs,

Mihiro

one icy night

Finally my computer came back! I'm so relieved!

It was actually 2 weeks ago, but a few of us with some Singaporean& Malaysian friends, went ice skating in Oakleigh. To be honest, I was so afraid of going since I wasn't sure whether I can still skate. I don't even remember when was the last time I went ice skating.

Contrary to my fear, I wasn't as bad as I expected, and I only fell down once for the entire night.

...and a cup of coffee to end the day;)

For the past few weeks I somehow had a quite tough moment. After 7 months of time at Monash, I looked back what I've achieved and what I haven't. I really needed to think about how I'm going to spent my last 3 months.

Still there are many thoughts in my mind, but one thing is for sure; no regrets!

a fatal incident

Unfortunately, I won't be able to update here probably for a next couple of weeks.
My laptop has broken.

It is terribly inconvenient since it is a kind of my lifeline here and also I do almost everything with my laptop ( so it means there will be no music and no TV for a next few weeks..what a quiet life!!!). The worst thing is, however, I have a lot of assignments coming up and I really need to use my laptop! I just hope there is a vacant computer in the library.

Please be patient until I get it back;'-(

feeling disoriented

Life is challenging me at the moment. I'm feeling stuck for everything.

But I know there is no one else but me who can face up to it. It's still not too late to start again.

All the negative feelings slipped down with tears after talking with my family.

there is no time to keep feeling like this; well, I only have 4months left.

sending my gratitude

Such an unexpected surprise in the mail box.

I can't help thinking, at least, this moment, that I'm the happiest person in the world.

Girls, thank you very, very much *tear*.

My first Journalism assignment is driving me nuts at the moment. Seeing my advisor this afternoon however helped me greatly. I'm standing here with everyone's help.