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| I'm learning to be all Zen... and calm with things in my life.. haha.. it sure is a learning experience considering that I've always been an individual who likes to do things fast and loves the excitement of LIFE.. the ups and downs.. Sometimes it's good to realize that whatever we do in our lives with respect to our careers, friends, so's, and family is a learning experience.. You take your mistakes and just learn from them.. That's the whole part about being human..
Now, being Zen doesn't exactly mean being lazy.. haha.. I'm starting to research on Europe and the do's and dont's in travelling. For example, did you know that you shouldn't see Versailles in Paris on Tuesdays as most museums are closed that day and you'll have a 3hr line up minimum to get into the palace.. It's a good thing I borrowed guide books for Europe. They have sooo much information from Tourist Centres, Eating, Shopping, and navigating around countries... My plan is to check out each country and try to do at least one thing local during my stay.. I hate doing alllll touristy things because how exactly do you experience a local culture by visiting the Gap or Starbucks in Paris haha.. it's an atrocity to even do so! With that being said I can narrow down the countries I'd like to visit on the weekends during my stay in Copenhagen.. So far I'm going to check out Sweden and Norway because they're so close to CBS (Copenhagen business school)... Another weekend will be in Prague and Austria.. hehe.. Most definitely I'll also go to Berlin (Germany) on another weekend because everybody raves about Germany.. So far I haven't really thought about where I want to go after school ends or when exactly I'm coming back.. I figure if I'm having too much fun there I can always extend my stay since school deosn't start until September... I am very tempted to check out Greece but it's so out of the way and I don't want to carry all my fkn luggage with me... For now, the plan is to travel extensively around the UK.. I wouldn't mind going to St.Andrews because I heard it's a nice student community village with an awesome culture.. But we'll see what happens..
I haven't decided yet if I should have a dinner/lunch as a going away because I really hate goodbyes... But more so because I'm super lazy in planning something.. I'm thinking of kicking it old school style and have a hang out at my place just like back in the high school days! (But no promises!!!)
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| I haven't updated for the longest time only because I've been mega busy
with school, school, work, and travelling.. In hindsight, this semester
has been the hardest one (emotionally and intellectually) I ever
had at SFU but also the most rewarding... I enjoyed the challenges
because I find that I learn more about myself and who I really am as an
individual when faced with obstacles. I suppose that's what life is all
about.. challenges and overcoming them... However, I don't think I'll
be taking 16 credits worth of classes in one semester anymore.. At
least I won't ever do that much school and hold two positions in clubs
in addition to training for JDC and working.. oy.. I'm surprised I
didn't collapse of exhaustion... With the sweet surprise that I
actually did well in my classes, it is tempting to challenge myself
further (hrmmm... no no.. must resist).. I know that I wouldn't have
gotten through this semester without the support of some special
individuals :) with late night gab fests and in particular early
afternoon chats...
I spent the past week in NYC.. I'd have to say that I wouldn't imagine
myself living in NYC.. It just isn't for me, unless of course I get a
sweet ass loft in greenwich village or in the upper east side where I
can visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art everyday hehe... All around
the NYC trip was awesome we did so much in so little time... We also
went to Washington which was fantastic. The White Hosue and Capital
Hill are absolutely gorgeous. But my favorite place in Washington is
either the Smithsonian which holds the Hope Diamond (rumor has it it's
cursed!) or the Jefferson memorial (it was just so quiet and peaceful
in the memorial..) I'll be posting my pictures up soon.. I haven't
decided which program to use.. If anyone can suggest one let me know. I
don't want my friends having to have to sign up in order to view the
album. Not sure how interesting the pics will be cuz I went a little
trigger happy at the museums... In total I think I have 300 pictures..
Now in the next couple of weeks will be filled with planning for Europe
Trip 2006!! woot woot.. I am so stoked about the trip.. But I learned
that it's always good to have lower expectations for trips, that way
sweet surprises will come my way..
I luved ness's most recent post with her huge rainbow colored list...
Here's my short version: Time for janice's 5 minute tennis workouts,
running everyday in May, working, movies (XMen and the Da Vinci Code),
and constant blogging while I'm in Denmark (no promises tho!)
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| - If you asked...found this song on pandora.com; it's pretty good..
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Hear you talk so loud and clear
Can't help feeling something's near
Though you've not said much
You said it all
Been four weeks it starts to show
Last in line for you I know
Though you've not said much
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| sometimes i think i live in a bubble.. with all its securities..
everyday the same as the last.. when in reality most individuals in the
world have many more things to worry about then the next outfit, or the
next presentation. i always wondered that i must've done something damn
good in my past life to be born into the life i have.. i mean, what
would've happened if i was born into one of the poor families you see
on worldvision in africa.. it's just funny how things work out.. well
maybe not funny for those on the other end of the spectrum... yet
westerners, canadians, americans alike don't realize how lucky we truly
have it! we worry about the silliest things and i know i'm guilty of
this so many more times than i should be (see previous blog entry). so
is this a ranting blog? no not at all.. i'm just trying to be
more appreciative of what i have.. and to think and LIVE outside the
bubble.. if only for a little. 
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| - If I aint got you
OK.. so my midterms... all went HORRIBLY wrong.. FUCK!!!!!.. beware,
i'm in an uber pissy mood... and i know most of you think that I'm
complaining about getting a B or something.. haha.. then you guys don't
know me well enough yet.. i'm a no bull shit kind of girl.. when i mean
bad.. i mean.. below average (lucky to have passed) bad... *need
i mention the fact that i got a C on a philosophy paper once.. haha..
erica and annie remember that (or they probably would like to forget..
haha)... gawd this totally sucks.. cuz now i'll have to really pull
through in my finals (including my stoopid derivatives class that i'm
taking) .. i know i shouldn't look back.. but i can't help thinking
that 1.) this is a course i'm not interested in 2.) i don't need this
course anymore (if i had found out earlier)..with both #1 and #2
combined --> equals no motivation and makes janice go crazy
crazy... hindsight's a bitch i tell you!.. i could've done so
many things differently..
Stress does a funny thing to you.. With all this stress, I've gotten
sick AGAIN!.. and my whole body just needs one good nights rest but I
can't seem to clear my thoughts.. it's so hard to stop thinking and
worrying about things before going to bed.. i need to be more zen!
maybe do some yoga positions or wutever shit new age ppl do.. haha. put
on some hemp pants, carry a bottle of water around, and wear tree
hugger sandals should do it!. stress also puts you into major hyper
drive and when you come down.. you come down hard.. it's funny how it
puts things into perspective in what you're doing and who you need..
Ok so in the next few weeks I will:
- do advance readings
- study like a mofo on crack.. maybe not a mofo.. more like a kitty on crack (aka: kitty nip)
- get through my four presentations, two tests, and one 40% term paper
- plan my exchange (about fkn' time)
March? yes.. the only good thing coming up is that it's March 1st.
yay!.. birds, sunshine, and tulips?.. hrmm.. we don't have any of
those.. damn... i wish the hot weather, short skirts, and thong sandals
come sooner.. or else, i'd have to seriously shake my fist at the
puppet master (while of course, I'm studying madly everyday in the
library).. and shake my first i will 
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