Final Exam!

Another week of final exams are finally hear again. Still cannot believe that another semester has moved so quickly and everybody is looking forward for summer vacation. So far i have completed 2 exams and i have 2 more to go. For somehow I feel ok about them. I found something that helps me not to worry about them. I wish I could tell but I think it is best not to reveal in my opinion. It was even best for me to take my exams in the academic support center for extra time which makes things better. I have all the time I need and not worry about anything else. Once I take my last exam, I am free from a difficult semester and move on to something else. I wish everyone a wonderful summer and see you all again by the end of August.

The ending of the semester

I cannot believe that our second year of college is almost over. For me, I still cannot believe how I made this far. For one day, you started as a freshman in your first year; making new friends, learning about the classes and activities, and finding your position in school. Now it is still my second year, I cannot wait to finish it. It has been quite a challenge for me this semester. All of the papers, observation projects, reading and participation was a lot of work, but it was well worth it. Although my year is not yet over. I am excited of traveling abroad in Germany for a couple of days studying the modern era of Germany from the years 1871 to the present. I am glad I made it this far and we shall all be proud of ourselves to make the best of it.

The Use of Classical Music

While doing your homework, have you ever use some kind of back-up to make you more relaxed and not stressed out. For instance, putting the television on while you are working or put you favorite band group or solo artist to calm you down. During the weekend, I was writing a paper for my history class and somehow I became confused and lost. I took a short break until my sister discovered something that both of us find it useful and calm; listening to classical music. My sister said it is sufficient and calm. While writing her study guide for school, she was listening to either Mozart or Beethoven and she actually work on it for so long she did not noticed the time. She suggested to me and for somehow it is very calm and lively. I worked on my paper and i have completed at least 2 1/2 pages done in an hour and half while listening to original scores from "Lord of the Rings" or lively and spiritual celtic music. Im beginning to use non-lyrical music more often and while Im doing work and listening to the music and the same time, it is less stressful and I hardly pay attention to distractions. If you feel like doing this too, take my word for it, it calms the nerve and lets your mind really focus.

The Easter Rebellion

For all those who are of Irish heritage and know some history of Ireland, today marks the anniversary of the well-know Easter Uprising. I am pretty interested in Ireland, its mythology, legends, culture, and including its history. Today, over in Dublin, the Irish honor the rebels who fought aganist its British occupants. The main purpose of this day in Ireland was pursuing a brekaway from British rule. Its the year 1916, the British were tangled between two conflicts, WWI and Ireland. Irish rebels wanted to gain independence from Great Britain, but they would not allow it. On this day, the Irish fought back the British Army and what became a full-fledged battle. Most of the fighting took place at the Dublin Post Office, in which you can still see the bullet holes in the columns. Although the Irish rebels were not successful, but it mark a beginning of gaining Irish independence. For those who are Irish, this is an important and interesting event on how Ireland became an independent country. In Dublin, it is considered an honorable day.

Morristown trip

There are over various places in the world that history occurs. Anywhere we stand on or live on, history has occurred. New Jersey has a key role during the American Revolution. Of course we all heard of George Washington's crossing the Delaware River to Trenton and the Battle of Princeton that rallied Patriot spirit. On friday, I went to Morristown , New Jersey where has a part in the American Revolution. It was encampment site where Washington and his army spent a crucial and brutal winter of 1779-1780. While in Morristown, my cousin and I hiked in this woods called Jockey Hollow, where the main encampment is and the ecosystem was beautiful. We passed remaining huts and open ground where the Continental army starved, slept, drilled and fought for their lives to retain their spirits. Walking all over the area was hard to imagine how Washington would rally his men and prepare for the most important event in American history a year later, Yorktown. I cannot wait to go back to Morristown and tour other historic sites.

Back From Easter Break

Well now Easter Break is over and now it is time to get back on the bike and peddle to ending of the semester. This Easter Break was well and it was perfect for me to relax from the excruciating projects. During my break, i have completed my observation project for my special education class. I truly enjoyed myself with the teacher and the class. They were hardworking, dedicated, kind, honest and inspiring group of kids. Whenever i have a chance to observe them, I enjoy helping them with some questions or discuss about the stories they read during class. The special ed. class were remarkable and i really hope to see them again in the future. Easter Break was pleasant for me to see my family and friends. We always have pleasant conversations, play games and enjpy the good times. But now it is over, it is the time to work hard and somehow enjoy the rest of the semester. Lets Finish the Semester together!

Some days are better than others

At times when i feel lost and confused, i ask myself some certain questions. I ask myself "what should i do to keep me moving forward?" "How can i be able to trust myself for making the right choices?" After having a bad day on tuesday with school, i spend some time thinking of what should i do to make myself better. After thinking, i remember something what my parents told me that i never forgotten that makes me better. They told me "Some days are better than others." I actually find it very helpful for me. They told me that quote ever since i was in high school. One day after coming home from school, i had a crucial day with a class i was confused with and friends that picked on me. When i told my parents about it, they told me to forget about it and start the next day as a brand new day. And it worked. Whenever i had some days that are bad, i just start the next day a fresh new start and forget the previous never happend.