Crossroads

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ------------------------- John F. Kennedy

[somewhereonthecrossroads]

Second Day

Today was good.

I had my Montserrat seminar this morning. Father Clark is very interesting–a bit of a rambler, but that’s okay. I’m excited for the course because we’re going to be learning the ins and outs of St. John’s parish. We’re actually going to attend mass there this Saturday. So I’m looking forward to that.

Fr. Clark made us take an anonymous survey. There was this one kid that was like: "I don't understand how someone who goes here would consider themselves poor."

I was just like: ???????

But yeah, it was good.

I just had lunch and now I’m headed back to Mulledy to do some reading.

I love you.

[somewhereonthecrossroads]

First Day of Classes

I woke up at 7am–got up, showered, and prepared my things.

Then I went to breakfast: I had some frosted flakes and a banana.

Then I went to my first class: Chinese 101. It was good; I liked having it in the morning. Professor Su was good but he went way too fast. He started pointing at each one of us to repeat greetings and it was funny but it was also scary.

I had the next two hours to myself. So I decided to wait for Tim. We grabbed some lunch. He likes to judge me because I always drink orange juice every meal. Tim believes that OJ is strictly a breakfast drink. How stupid is that? 😂 But yes, he recommended chocolate milk and it was good.

Then I went to my next class: Comparative Politics. I didn’t expect Professor Rhodes to be like that. He was like a grown up Zachary Cabrera. His speciality is African Politics. He told us that we’re going to be focusing on four case studies: China, Nigeria, India, and Russia (and maybe former USSR). We won’t have class this Friday because he’s flying to the west coast for a Political Science conference.

Then I had another hour before my next class. So I went to get some chai tea. I sat on a bench near Fenwick Hall and just sat there. That's a photo of my view from that bench.

Then I had my last class for the day: Schooling in the United States. PROFESSOR SCHNEIDER IS SO COOL. This might be my favorite class (but I don’t know yet because it’s only the first day). He talked about how schools are the only institution in the U.S. that everyone goes through. And it was true. I never realized that. So he went on to say that when we learn about schooling and education, we have to talk about America. It was great.

After that, I went to the library just to look at some books. I found a book about standardized testing. I checked it out just to read it. Maybe it’ll help me formulate ideas for a paper. I don’t know.

And now, as I write this, I am walking back to my dorm room in Mulledy Hall where I will try to get some rest.

I love you.

[somewhereonthecrossroads]

We went to the Worcester Tree Initiative today. It was nice...we cleared some trails. Worcester's a really nice city. But I miss Guam. I miss you. I miss my parents. I love you.

[wnq-movies]

You helped make me who I am. There will be a piece of you in me always.

Her (2013), Dir. Spike Jonze  (via wordsnquotes)

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[wordsnquotes]

…You never knew exactly how much space you occupied in people’s lives.

F. Scott Fitzgerald, Tender Is the Night  (via wordsnquotes)

[aseaofquotes]

Zoe Trope, Please Don’t Kill the Freshman

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Do not feel lonely, the entire universe is inside you.

Rumi  (via wordsnquotes)

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One day you will need someone like air and someone will be like the air you need.

Colleen McCollough, The Thorn Birds

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I'm driving. I'm crying. I wish you were here.

[somewhereonthecrossroads]

Death comes for everything and everyone.

[fyp-psychology]

You are loved just for being who you are, just for existing. You don’t have to do anything to earn it. Your shortcomings, your lack of self-esteem, physical perfection, or social and economic success - none of that matters. No one can take this love away from you, and it will always be here.

Ram Dass 

[proverbs31v25]

Constantly learning that if I don’t fill my mind with prayer, I fill it with anxiety, worry, temptations and resentment.

[somewhereonthecrossroads]

Keep your eyes open, World. We are a force to be reckoned with. 

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[somewhereonthecrossroads]

hmm..