Adaptation
Well, this is my second post from my new school, typed in the third week of my stay here. I'm not going to bother counting any more, because it's going to get tedious if I do so for the next year and a half.
Basically, nothing much has changed in my life since the last post; I'm still scouting around for cheap stuff (right now my list has 'sugar' on the topmost bit. I ran out of it several days ago) and I've found some places that give students special prices.
It's very rainy now in this area, and I've decided that bringing two umbrellas along with me wasn't that bad an error of judgement. Even with my hair (it's so densely packed that it's waterproof), I still get soaked to the skin. And believe me, I'm not pretty soaked to the skin. In fact I'm not pretty at all, but that's another matter.
A lot of people are coming out of the Torture Camps again, and this time they're all flocking to my class in droves; in the last two weeks alone my class has increased by about 4%. That's three people, all wearing caps to hide their hair. It almost seems that they think that shorn heads shouldn't be seen in public, which is probably why people used to exclaim in horror everytime I went for a haircut. (To save money, I always had my hair cut as closely as possible.)
I've made a few new friends (thank God), and they know a little English, but they're not my old circle. Nothing like it at all, in fact. One of them (a female, but don't you dare get any funny ideas) is also a Sabahan, like me--in fact her old school was within one kilometre of mine--but she and I are poles apart. For one thing, she can't stand my snobbing.
It's an unshakable habit, and I actually quite enjoy it. Kelvin was the one who introduced me to the wonderful world of meaningless put-downs, actually, and then the Pig got turned into my sparring partner. It's...interesting, actually, that I can get pleasure out of continually jabbing at people without meaning a word of it, but then maybe it appeals to my sadistic side.
I wonder why my family has suddenly got an urge to separate and multiply. First I got sent here (the reason was to grow up and become independent), then now my parents and my two youngest siblings are in Shanghai (to keep my dad, who works there, company). And then now, almost everytime I see them online (we chat sometimes), an inevitable question comes up.
"Have you got a girlfriend (smirk smirk, grin grin, prod prod)?"
My reply is always in the negative, roll eyes roll eyes, shake head shake head, frown frown. As if I wanted entanglement of any sort. The studies are bad enough--do I need yet more stress? A resounding NO.
Yes, the studies are bad. After the first week (the lecturers called it the honeymoon week, during which they only taught the basics v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y), the lecturers have decided as one body to put us into hyperdrive and proceed to fill up the unused 70% of our brains with little-known facts that are difficult to remember and even harder to understand.
I was quite surprised this morning when the lecturer announced that he had only spent four hours lecturing us, because when I looked, I had filled up about eight pages of notes. Now my writing is minuscule; when I wrote essays, I had to adopt a different handwriting because it was completely illegible to the teacher. I'm talking three-lines-of-script-in-one-line-of-foolscap sheet small here.
And I had filled up eight pages with four hours' of notes. That's only for Biology, mind you. I think I'm going to have to become the bookstore's biggest consumer of legal pads and exercise books. And by the time the examinations roll around, I'm probably going to be even more muscular than Schwarzenegger (did I spell that right?) from lugging my bag around campus.
And the following are some really skewed test results; well, some of them are skewed, anyway. Most of them are wrong in the extreme, but some are right. I'm not telling which is which, though!
You Are 50% Normal
(Somewhat Normal)
While some of your behavior is quite normal...
Other things you do are downright strange
You've got a little of your freak going on
But you mostly keep your weirdness to yourself
Your True Birth Month Is July
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Basically, nothing much has changed in my life since the last post; I'm still scouting around for cheap stuff (right now my list has 'sugar' on the topmost bit. I ran out of it several days ago) and I've found some places that give students special prices.
It's very rainy now in this area, and I've decided that bringing two umbrellas along with me wasn't that bad an error of judgement. Even with my hair (it's so densely packed that it's waterproof), I still get soaked to the skin. And believe me, I'm not pretty soaked to the skin. In fact I'm not pretty at all, but that's another matter.
A lot of people are coming out of the Torture Camps again, and this time they're all flocking to my class in droves; in the last two weeks alone my class has increased by about 4%. That's three people, all wearing caps to hide their hair. It almost seems that they think that shorn heads shouldn't be seen in public, which is probably why people used to exclaim in horror everytime I went for a haircut. (To save money, I always had my hair cut as closely as possible.)
I've made a few new friends (thank God), and they know a little English, but they're not my old circle. Nothing like it at all, in fact. One of them (a female, but don't you dare get any funny ideas) is also a Sabahan, like me--in fact her old school was within one kilometre of mine--but she and I are poles apart. For one thing, she can't stand my snobbing.
It's an unshakable habit, and I actually quite enjoy it. Kelvin was the one who introduced me to the wonderful world of meaningless put-downs, actually, and then the Pig got turned into my sparring partner. It's...interesting, actually, that I can get pleasure out of continually jabbing at people without meaning a word of it, but then maybe it appeals to my sadistic side.
I wonder why my family has suddenly got an urge to separate and multiply. First I got sent here (the reason was to grow up and become independent), then now my parents and my two youngest siblings are in Shanghai (to keep my dad, who works there, company). And then now, almost everytime I see them online (we chat sometimes), an inevitable question comes up.
"Have you got a girlfriend (smirk smirk, grin grin, prod prod)?"
My reply is always in the negative, roll eyes roll eyes, shake head shake head, frown frown. As if I wanted entanglement of any sort. The studies are bad enough--do I need yet more stress? A resounding NO.
Yes, the studies are bad. After the first week (the lecturers called it the honeymoon week, during which they only taught the basics v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y), the lecturers have decided as one body to put us into hyperdrive and proceed to fill up the unused 70% of our brains with little-known facts that are difficult to remember and even harder to understand.
I was quite surprised this morning when the lecturer announced that he had only spent four hours lecturing us, because when I looked, I had filled up about eight pages of notes. Now my writing is minuscule; when I wrote essays, I had to adopt a different handwriting because it was completely illegible to the teacher. I'm talking three-lines-of-script-in-one-line-of-foolscap sheet small here.
And I had filled up eight pages with four hours' of notes. That's only for Biology, mind you. I think I'm going to have to become the bookstore's biggest consumer of legal pads and exercise books. And by the time the examinations roll around, I'm probably going to be even more muscular than Schwarzenegger (did I spell that right?) from lugging my bag around campus.
And the following are some really skewed test results; well, some of them are skewed, anyway. Most of them are wrong in the extreme, but some are right. I'm not telling which is which, though!
Your #1 Match: ISTJ |
| The Duty Fulfiller You are responsible, reliable, and hardworking - you get the job done.You prefer productive hobbies, like woodworking or knittings.Quiet and serious, you are well prepared for whatever life hands you.Conservative and down-to-earth, you hardly ever do anything crazy. You would make a great business executive, accountant, or lawyer. |
Your #2 Match: ESTJ |
| The Guardian You're a natural leader and quick, logical decision maker.Goals are important in your life, and you take many steps to acheive them.You enjoy interacting with others, mostly through work related activities.Your high energy level means you are great at getting things done! You would make a great teacher, judge, or police detective. |
Your #3 Match: ISFJ |
| The Nurturer You have a strong need to belong, and you very loyal.A good listener, you excell at helping others in practical ways.In your spare time, you enjoy engaging your senses through art, cooking, and music.You find it easy to be devoted to one person, who you do special things for. You would make a good interior designer, chef, or child psychologist. |
Your #4 Match: ESFJ |
| The Caregiver You are sympathetic and caring, putting friends and family first.A creature of habit, you prefer routines and have trouble with change.You love being in groups - whether you're helping people or working on a project.You are good at listening, laughing, and bringing out the best in people. You would make a great nurse, social worker, or teacher. |
Your #5 Match: ISTP |
| The Mechanic You are calm and collected, even in the most difficult of situations.A person of action and self-direction, you love being independent.To outsiders you seem impulsive, surprising, and unpredictable.You are good at understanding how all things work, except for people. You would make an excellent pilot, forensic pathologist, or athlete. |
What You Really Think Of Your Friends |
| Pooh is your soulmate. |
| You truly love Way. |
| You consider Just your true friend. |
| You know that Wolf is always thinking of you. |
| You'll remember Gene for the rest of your life. |
| You secretly think Itzy is creative, charming, and a bit too dramatic at times. |
| You secretly think that Kelvin is colorful, impulsive, and a total risk taker. |
| You secretly think that The Pig is loyal and trustworthy to you. And that The Pig changes lovers faster than underwear. |
| You secretly think Herr Robson is shy and nonconfrontational. And that Herr Robson has a hidden internet romance. |
The Keys to Your Heart |
| You are attracted to those who have a split personality - cold as ice on the outside but hot as fire in the heart. |
| In love, you feel the most alive when things are straight-forward, and you're told that you're loved. |
| You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring. |
| You would be forced to break up with someone who was ruthless, cold-blooded, and sarcastic. |
| Your ideal relationship is comforting. You crave a relationship where you always feel warmth and love. |
| Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment. |
| You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred. |
| In this moment, you think of love as something you can get or discard anytime. You're feeling self centered. |
(Somewhat Normal)
While some of your behavior is quite normal...
Other things you do are downright strange
You've got a little of your freak going on
But you mostly keep your weirdness to yourself
Tactful
Honest
Friendly
Secretive
Homebody
Sentimental
Hardworking
Approachable
Fun to be with
Has reputation
Not revengeful
Easily consoled
Very emotional
Wary and sharp
Waits for friends
Likes to be quiet
Witty and snarky
Caring and loving
Loves to be alone
Overly concerned
Loves to be loved
Treats others equally
Puts in effort in work
Takes pride in oneself
Moody and easily hurt
No difficulties in studying
Strong sense of sympathy
Forgiving but never forgets
Quiet unless excited or tensed
Not aggressive unless provoked
Concerned about people's feelings
Temperamental and unpredictable
Judge people through observations
Easily hurt but takes long to recover
Guides others physically and mentally
Dislikes the nonsensical and unnecessary
Difficult to fathom and to be understood
Sensitive and forms impressions carefully
Always broods about the past and the old friends
Honest
Friendly
Secretive
Homebody
Sentimental
Hardworking
Approachable
Fun to be with
Has reputation
Not revengeful
Easily consoled
Very emotional
Wary and sharp
Waits for friends
Likes to be quiet
Witty and snarky
Caring and loving
Loves to be alone
Overly concerned
Loves to be loved
Treats others equally
Puts in effort in work
Takes pride in oneself
Moody and easily hurt
No difficulties in studying
Strong sense of sympathy
Forgiving but never forgets
Quiet unless excited or tensed
Not aggressive unless provoked
Concerned about people's feelings
Temperamental and unpredictable
Judge people through observations
Easily hurt but takes long to recover
Guides others physically and mentally
Dislikes the nonsensical and unnecessary
Difficult to fathom and to be understood
Sensitive and forms impressions carefully
Always broods about the past and the old friends
| You Are A Loyal Sidekick |
 While you aren't the most visible one in your group... You're always up for a good time or conversation And you stick with your friends no matter what You may feel underappreciated - but it only seems that way! |
| Your Birthdate: February 20 |
| Your birth on the 20th day of the month adds a degree of emotion, sensitivity, and intuition to your reading. The 2 energy provided here is very social, allowing you to make friends easily and quickly. Yet you are apt to have a rather nervous air in the company of a large group. You have a warmhearted nature and emotional understanding that constantly seeks affection. You are very prone to become depressed and moody, as emotions can turn inward and cause anxiety and mental turmoil. It can be hard for you to bounce back to reality when depression sets in. When things are going well, you can go just as far the other way and become extremely affectionate. |
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Comments
Hmm. I'm with you there. I'm still deciding whether this pastime ought to be cultivated though.