Friday, May 16, 2008
Okay. Okay. I admit. I've been lazy.
One whole week of holidays, assignments due, and I haven't accomplished a single thing. Instead, I've been online all day, reading random blogs, losing my phone somewhere, and emoing over things that happen in game.
But then I take a step back and think about college life..and how much happier I am when a game is just..a -game-. I've spent so much time and energy in Achaea that it almost seems to be part of my life - something a bit difficult to comprehend for many of you since I know most of you don't invest your time in games. But since I'm even dating someone who is part of that game, it technically -is- part of my life in that aspect. A lot of you think that me meeting him in that game is like some kind of fairy tale -which it is- but at the same time you also have to know that it's a lot of work to maintain a relationship with someone who's so different from you, and so far away as well. Things aren't all roses, you know, but sometimes you just have to step back and think about whether that person is worth it.
In this case, it is. :)
And people have requested pictures, so I shall satisfy you and give you -one- (I don't think he'll mind too much, since almost half of you have seen it already :P)
And people. D-O-D-D is pronounced 'dod'. -Not- 'dood'. (I mean, come on..how sad would it be to have a surname that sounds like 'dood' :P) (Patrick, if you call me that one more time I will use you as a bowling ball and I will hit a strike. Muahaha.)
Sometimes college really is good in a way that it forces you to be serious, but have fun being with your friends at the same time..doing something you love and are able to give your heart to instead of suffering in the classroom. I mean, goodness knows I've already spent what, 10 years suffering in primary and secondary school?
Everyone sees college as some sort of escape. While you're slaving away in the hot classes during secondary school, you think to yourself, "There's college to look forward to, then I can do what I want..just graduate, just graduate, just graduate." How many of you have thought that? To just survive high school, then to go on to that new utopia of education - college. A mark of adulthood.
Well, truthfully college is a whole new ball game. You have presentations, slides, references..everything you just winged in high school becomes the focus in college. Plus there's class participation marks, which means you actually have to speak up and not lurk at the back rows in class like I used to in college. College means nobody gets left out, and I'm actually kind of grateful for that. It gives introverts like me a chance to speak up and know that someone will actually listen.
However it also has its bad points - you have to work with people who might not meet your expectations, people who might let you down, and you might end up having to shoulder most of the burden because your group members can't or won't do things. That's just life, though - mom says it happens even at work, and I guess it's just something I'll have to get used to. Think of it as a valuable life lesson - at least I know how to deal with these people now, rather than later where they might actually be in a position to fire me or something!
I'm actually only in Foundation level now, with degree coming later (and yeah, I know it's going to be a lot harder - a LOT, LOT harder, from the way the lecturers keep hinting) but I welcome the challenge. Then I'll be able to see where in the media world I actually belong - I mean, so far I love everything we're doing, but this is just a tiny, tiny part - we haven't even scratched the surface yet. I want to find out how an introvert like me can belong in an extroverted world such as mass media - I know there's a niche for me somewhere. I can read and I can write - that's 70% of the requirements fulfilled :P Nah, just kidding. It's a lot more complicated than that. I might consider counselling to find out what areas I can aim for - right now I'm just thinking about completing my degree, but no idea where I actually want to work after that. Some guidance would be nice.
But for now - I adore college life!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Okay. Okay. I admit. I've been lazy.
One whole week of holidays, assignments due, and I haven't accomplished a single thing. Instead, I've been online all day, reading random blogs, losing my phone somewhere, and emoing over things that happen in game.
But then I take a step back and think about college life..and how much happier I am when a game is just..a -game-. I've spent so much time and energy in Achaea that it almost seems to be part of my life - something a bit difficult to comprehend for many of you since I know most of you don't invest your time in games. But since I'm even dating someone who is part of that game, it technically -is- part of my life in that aspect. A lot of you think that me meeting him in that game is like some kind of fairy tale -which it is- but at the same time you also have to know that it's a lot of work to maintain a relationship with someone who's so different from you, and so far away as well. Things aren't all roses, you know, but sometimes you just have to step back and think about whether that person is worth it.
In this case, it is. :)
And people have requested pictures, so I shall satisfy you and give you -one- (I don't think he'll mind too much, since almost half of you have seen it already :P)
And people. D-O-D-D is pronounced 'dod'. -Not- 'dood'. (I mean, come on..how sad would it be to have a surname that sounds like 'dood' :P) (Patrick, if you call me that one more time I will use you as a bowling ball and I will hit a strike. Muahaha.)
Sometimes college really is good in a way that it forces you to be serious, but have fun being with your friends at the same time..doing something you love and are able to give your heart to instead of suffering in the classroom. I mean, goodness knows I've already spent what, 10 years suffering in primary and secondary school?
Everyone sees college as some sort of escape. While you're slaving away in the hot classes during secondary school, you think to yourself, "There's college to look forward to, then I can do what I want..just graduate, just graduate, just graduate." How many of you have thought that? To just survive high school, then to go on to that new utopia of education - college. A mark of adulthood.
Well, truthfully college is a whole new ball game. You have presentations, slides, references..everything you just winged in high school becomes the focus in college. Plus there's class participation marks, which means you actually have to speak up and not lurk at the back rows in class like I used to in college. College means nobody gets left out, and I'm actually kind of grateful for that. It gives introverts like me a chance to speak up and know that someone will actually listen.
However it also has its bad points - you have to work with people who might not meet your expectations, people who might let you down, and you might end up having to shoulder most of the burden because your group members can't or won't do things. That's just life, though - mom says it happens even at work, and I guess it's just something I'll have to get used to. Think of it as a valuable life lesson - at least I know how to deal with these people now, rather than later where they might actually be in a position to fire me or something!
I'm actually only in Foundation level now, with degree coming later (and yeah, I know it's going to be a lot harder - a LOT, LOT harder, from the way the lecturers keep hinting) but I welcome the challenge. Then I'll be able to see where in the media world I actually belong - I mean, so far I love everything we're doing, but this is just a tiny, tiny part - we haven't even scratched the surface yet. I want to find out how an introvert like me can belong in an extroverted world such as mass media - I know there's a niche for me somewhere. I can read and I can write - that's 70% of the requirements fulfilled :P Nah, just kidding. It's a lot more complicated than that. I might consider counselling to find out what areas I can aim for - right now I'm just thinking about completing my degree, but no idea where I actually want to work after that. Some guidance would be nice.
But for now - I adore college life!
