No internet.

It’s good to have the network back although it’s been such a waste of time today to get myself up-to-date again. I feel like there’re so many things that I’ve missed out.

On the other hand, it’s a great opportunity to live slowly, look inside your mind and ask “what if”. What if we never get the network back? In spite of being a “hi-tech guy”, I don’t think internet is everything. Obviously, you’re not gonna die without the internet. There’re still many sources of information out there that we have forgotten since the existence of the so-called global networking system.

Besides, I just didn’t need internet when I had her here. I didn’t use my phone that much either. 5 days, to somebody, it is such a long time for a visit. Nonetheless, try being in a long distance relationship and you will understand. 5 days is not enough at all and the time spending together will never be.

It was our first year anniversary last Sunday and there’re many to come later. People say “you can never tell”. I say “never say never”. Of course, neither can I tell how my future will be but I do believe that we can make it. 1is down and about 7 or 8 to go. Can we really make that?

I see you.

Dull days

These days, when I spend my time almost in my room or M3-the widest range, I've realised how long a day is. There comes an idea that makes me think how much time we normally waste. 

In the UK, I just don't have as much free time as I need for a part time job. Lectures come up every single day and the determination to make the most out of the money I paid to be here. A UK student loses approximately £80,000/year to study in uni. Hence, it would be considerably more for an international student. There are so many opportunities for students, say active students, to travel and to challenge themselves in their most beautiful and only uni life. But then, for a tight budget, the more you wanna do, the more they gonna cost you and the longer time it will take you to finish your degree. Working as hard as I can in order to get a decent degree with a few activities is my choice in spite of its drawbacks. Just to be clear, going for the safer path doesn't mean I'm not adventurous.  

In Vietnam, it's another story. I usually imagine the vision I'm jobless and don't have anything to do during the summer. The factual truth is I'm always wrong *ha ha ha*. There are just too many things I have to do back there.

The question is "can we still squeeze our time for other things?". Certainly we can but it's impossible to spend more time here without spending less there.

On the bright side of dull days, I treasure all the moments I keep fighting against these rashes with the support from my family, my "diamond" girlfriend and friends. True friends are ones who will be there when you're at your lowest point. 

A big thanks to my friends, especially the new ones in Exeter.

A big thanks to HH. You've been spending your whole night with me on skype, keeping me from the itchy feeling and cheering me up. 

:)

freaking chickenpox

A few days after the New Year day, I contracted chickenpox. Does it somehow mean I'm still a kid? *laugh* Chickenpox is said to occur mostly in children. 

I think I'm quite lucky to get it when I'm older than a little kid. Say, I can now take care of myself, maybe not a good care but a competent one. The only thing that upsets me is I can't go to the exams on Monday, when I'm supposed to have Accounting and Stats. Bloody hell, when can I sit my exams?

Back in VN, the GP told me I would never contract chickenpox but I do now. I used to have Herpes, which is quite similar to chickenpox. Hence, they told me I couldn't get the vaccination for chickenpox, arghhh, damn it! 

just a few lines for my rashes =)) =)) ha ha ha.