Just take it slowly

So many things have happened recently that I'm not sure if I should put most of the things on this public blog. It's been an incredible 2.5 since weeks since I've been back from the Philippines and most of the have time has been spent getting back into the system of school and experiencing the continuously new experiences that this city offers.

I've joined the boxing/muay thai club so you mudda fudda's better watch yo'self because I can now throw a mean hook. The classes are held in a room that's far too small. We've using boxing gloves that I swear haven't been washed in years. Really though, just small your hands after wearing those gloves for an hour. My friend compares the scent to vinegar and poo. I feel incredibly manly when I'm in those training sessions. It's taking all my pseudo-UFC aspirations to a whole new level that I'm even practicing the jab/hook/kick combos on my friends here.

I went to Macau this past weekend and aside from the Venetian and seeing the ruins of the bombed out church, the person I went with was an incredible lady and I'm sure trips there'll be more trips with her in the future.

Unable to sleep until five am due to my bad cough, it finally occurred to me that this exchange experience is almost reaching it's halfway point. I literally awoke with cold sweats after that revelation. I stood up in my bed and quickly thought of the goals I laid out for myself for this exchange semester.
- have I travelled? yes
- have I made new companions? yes
- have I made connections for my future career path? maybe, but that's a work in progress
- have I improved my cantonese? slightly, but I'm still a bit sheepish when I speak with a local.
[there are more goals, but I'll keep the rest to myself.....for now ;)]

For the first time in this experience, I feel I have a sense of belonging here at the campus and also in the city - I've found my footing. I feel confident that in the strolls I do around the campus - not the snooty/arrogant walk of entitlement, but a walk that is not emburdened on insecurity and shyness. It's most felt in the constant handwaves and "hi's" I say to a lot of familiar places.

Usually I would say, "pictures coming soon," but due to the rubbish internet they have here at HKBU, the pics will probably come in two weeks time. Please be patient.

on a completely side note, I've received my first grade this semester and it was at A- in my Journalism class. ohhhhh yaaaa.

Love and miss you guys,
see you at Christmas!