Things in Malaysia are starting to come to a close. It's a strange feeling, knowing that I have a limited number of days remaining until I go back home and try to start over again. Most of my remaining time here is accounted for, and that will probably help a little. But the big question is what am I going to do when I return? More of that later. ( Read more... )

Have you ever truly thought about the rain? How billions and billions of drops of water can seem so uniform, and yet simultaneously be their own individuals? They can be a force to be reckoned with, a relief from drought, an inconvenience on a typical day, or the nightmare of a small child alone in their room at night. When those tiny drops of ( Read more... )

I have had a difficult time finding the motivation to update recently. The tab has been left open on my computer several times throughout the past few months, only to be ultimately left unused and closed. Even writing this now I feel like I'm stalling...so here goes nothing. Might as well force myself out of this apathetic state, or 6 years will go ( Read more... )

This particular post has been floating in my mind for quite a while now, with the intention of starting it never quite making it to fruition. But today it seems that my schedule has cleared up significantly, so I will try my best to get my feelings on this subject down in writing ( Read more... )

Today is my 25th birthday. So far, it is the most unique birthday I have had thus far in my life. And it's not unique just because of my geographical location. Yes, this will most likely be the only birthday I spend in Malaysia with the new family I have made here. There are other reasons that contribute to it's uniqueness as well. Most notably, ( Read more... )

Today, I am incredibly proud of myself. For the first time in my life, I feel that I am able to make (and keep) a commitment to myself that I have been trying to make since I was a teenager. I have always wanted to become more active and fit, but I have always found an excuse not to...or I have simply convinced myself that it's not a priority for ( Read more... )

At the moment I am sitting in a very comfortable bed in an air conditioned room in Kuantan...with very slow and frustrating internet. I've determined that slow internet is the one constant I can count on in Malaysia. Or internet that simply doesn't exist. I'm coming to terms with this fact in my own unique way, with reluctant acceptance ( Read more... )

The days are a blur of thoughts and feelings. They mix together continuously, in patterns that cannot be reduced to logic or competent thought. No hope exists to grasp or tame them, for fear they will shatter if control is forced. Up close they appear set and determined, but from afar they are not fixed. Tiny balls of light darting from one ( Read more... )

So this week at school was pretty typical. I was completely exhausted and overwhelmed on Monday, but with a tough schedule of four classes that day time flew by. These past few weeks have also been a little more enjoyable because I'm trying to teach the kids the Cup Song for my performance for the Teacher's Day in May. I figure the Cup Song is a ( Read more... )

Holy crap...this thing is seriously neglected lol. Its been about 9 months I think. Give or take. So what have I been doing since than...Basically, my life since than can be summed up in one sentence ( Read more... )