IC accepts people into the exploratory program after looking at students' final grades (which came out Jan 1st). By last week I still hadn't heard from them, so I called and asked if they started reviewing the applications. They said yeah, but they're not finished with all of them ( Read more... )

My dad hasn't sent my family money in two years. Not that he sent a lot when he did, but every little bit helps for my family.
A while ago, I think I overheard my mom saying to a friend on the phone that she called my dad (who lives in Korea) but his nasty mom answered and snapped at her to stop calling and asking for money.
My mom bugs me and my ( Read more... )

My mom never wears jewelry, and has no interest in it. I guess I take after her in that.
Last night she took out (from an old suitcase) all the jewelry she owned. There were two tiny, gold hard bracelets about 1/4 inch thick, and six tiny rings. Both the bracelets and the rings were from when my sister and I were babies. It's Korean tradition to ( Read more... )

Another thing besides the financial problem that's been on my mind a lot during this break is my major. I still have no clue what's going to happen. I know I shouldn't worry; I do trust God. But when you're practically half done with college and still without a major, how can I not fret, even a little? If I want to major in CMD, I have to apply ( Read more... )

I think the financial trouble started eleven years ago, when my family sold the house we owned and moved to a house we started paying rent for. And shortly after that, my dad moved to Korea. Being young, I was unaware of the financial struggles for most of the nine years we lived there. But I started catching on when the landlord's wife would often ( Read more... )

I hate coming home for breaks! I hate being home. My mom drives me nuts. So close-minded, prideful, and...just generally unbearable! She puts me in a negative mood so many times, and it really affects my emotional and spiritual health. I constantly find myself thinking that if I had the money, I would move out to avoid living with her. If she were ( Read more... )

Two more weeks left until school. Can't wait!! I'm dying of boredom here ( Read more... )

At night when I'm trying to fall asleep, I think of tons of things to write in here. But the next day when I'm actually logged on, I don't feel like writing anymore...

They're not up yet!!! :(

IC registrar's homepage says final grades will be up January 3.
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