Silly Boys

I've been hit on by three different guys today. It was kind of weird. I don't know why they are suddenly noticing me but I don't mind one bit. It's not that anything will happen of any of it but it's really nice to feel pretty and desireable. I pretty much aced my dictation today. I did fudge the character for night a little bit but the rest of it, I think I nailed spot on. Chiu Laoshi, my professor, said that I had very good pronunciation today and that I sounded like I was actually Chinese. I took that as a very high compliment. She is so sweet and bubbly. I adore her! I'm really excited because she is also the professor for 200-level Chinese. I also asked her today what my name means. Qiao means articulate and crafty. Xi means white but it also means clearheaded. I like it. She said that now that she has had me in class for a few weeks that she knows it is a very good name. I have a week and a half to do my Asia papers. I know that I can't procrastinate too much but it is nice to have that cushion.

Vida Diario

I haven't blogged in a good long while so I thought I might post something while I have a few extra minutes. Things are going well. I've been trying to get into the gym everyday. I don't always but I'm able to run longer now. I did 5 minute intervals of running then 5 of rest. I got a few of those in. I'm still no where near A-side fitness but I'm doing what I can to get there. I'm going home this weekend. I need to write my geography paper that's due on Thursday and get working on my research paper for Asia about the Xia Dynasty. I'm working on these things long in advance. I need to get ready for class now. Just thought I'd post an update.

Loose Ends

I'm finally done with my scarf. I'm happy with my new history prof. I'm leader of my Chinese class. I think things are falling into place. I still am getting back into the groove but I know after this past semester that I can not only survive but I can thrive in the college environment, especially here at Grand Valley.

Insomnia...In A Good Way

I can't sleep right now. I've had this happen several times but right now, it's because I'm just really happy. Partly because Kaity got me the advanced copy of "You Suck," the sequel to Bloodsucking Fiends. Partly because I'm back on campus and I get to start classes (finally!) today. And partly because boys, although frustrating and confusing, are adorable. I don't know if anything will be happening on that front but I hope it will. I'm going to try and go to sleep now. Wish me luck.