Less than 20 days to going home.

Less than 30 days to finishing first year.

Less than 40 days to Val's birthday.

Less than 50 days to Vegas, LA and San Francisco.

It has all happened so fast. Moving into Ursies on my first day seemed to be a dream

that happened not too long ago. In this one year here, I have had to make so many decisions without help. Having to deal with situations on my own and handling all sorts of people by myself have taught me one very crucial thing. Keep calm and think through things objectively... as hard as it may be sometimes. I have to admit though, sometimes I'll still let my heart lead my head. Right now, I just want to work my butt off for the finals and then when I'm finally done on the 16th, I'll heave the biggest sigh of relief for the year. I CAN'T WAIT TO GO HOME!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to hang out with Val... it's actually the one thing I'm looking forward most to. I think being away for a year makes me appreciate her as a sister more than ever, just as Dad

predicted. Although I'm sure once I'm home, we will resume our daily squabbles again. I can't wait for Christmas and to cook for the family. I can't wait to go shopping and painting with Val. I can't wait to walk the dogs and resume Pilates/gym/swimming at the club. I can't wait for our December holiday to the US and Taiwan. I can't wait for January when Josh comes over. I can't wait for Chinese New Year, getting dressed up and visiting. I can't wait for the possible Penang trip. I can't wait to watch movies with the family. I can't wait for exams to be over. I AM SO EXCITED!!!

Life cannot be any better right now :)