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Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:17:19 GMT

Back to the States, classes start tonight. This semester, I'm going to take:

Examination of Questioned Document

Crime Scene Investigation II

Homicide Investigation

Only one more year to go, I'm really worried about what I'm gonna do afterwards. I enjoy studying much more than working, but I'm not young anymore, it's time to be seriously working.

The old me is back again - worrying about everything way to early.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:42:57 GMT

I am back to HK, only for two weeks. My NEW number:

9274 4405

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:46:41 GMT

I am trying to be more environmental friendly these days, so I was bringing this tote bag for grocery shopping. When I checked out, I asked the cashier to put the stuff in my tote bag..........and then she put them in separate plastic bags before putting them in the tote bag!

What are they thinking? If I want those plastic bags, why would I bring my own tote bag??!!! AMERICANS!

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:22:54 GMT

Trying to drive around using my roommate's car. Then..............I left some scratches on her car! Luckily it's not a brand new one, otherwise, I'll go broke.

Still thinking whether I should get my own car. The ones that I'm looking at are Toyota Corolla LE and Honda Civic. Those with 90,000 miles seem to have reasonable prices.

Anyone knows where I can store pictures online, after imagestation closes down? Photobucket is no good, you gotta upload pictures ONE BY ONE!

My roommate's sweetheart, Carolina, almost 9 months.

My sweetheart, first day to the new job!

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:38:03 GMT

Had my Firearm Identification midterm last night. Just wanna say......D....A....M....N! Sorry, but that's the only word in my mind!

Watched Evan Almighty. I thought it'd be just a comedy to laugh off, but I was very surprised by the ending!

"God does not make you better, but He gives you the opportunities to be better." That's like a light bulb in my head, it answered a lot of my questions all of a sudden.

My understanding:

God does not manipulate humans, but he gives us the chance to change ourselves, so at the end of the day, we are the ones who decide whether to be a better person.

That's why some people complain God does not answer prayers - they miss their opportunities and blame God for not making them better.

Friday, March 07, 2008

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:39:31 GMT

Such a hectic month for me!

Photography midterm last week, MDI midterm last night, Firearm midterm next Monday.

And I have three papers due next month, which I haven't started yet!

I never thought firearms can be that complicated. You have a bullet and a gun and you can kill. That's all I knew two months ago. But suddenly we are expected to ID casings and bullets and be able to distinguish handguns, shotguns, rifles, all the shots, pellets, bullets, casings, and tonnes of other variables...........

Althought it's tough and time-consuming, now I feel my brain is more useful, I'm getting closer and closer to my DREAM!

William got a new job, starting in two weeks. I should be happy for him, but I feel very insecure whenever there are ANY changes in him. I'm the kind of person who looks for stability and peace in life. I like routines, I hate surprises. I just hope we can stay the same (or better) forever.

One more thing, he suggested us buying a condo or house together. Errrrr...........yeh, if I earn $7000 a month after I graduate, I'd be more than happy to have my own house!

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:41:25 GMT

OK........... I have to say I had the most memorable Valentine's Day yesterday.

So..............I had class till 8pm last night. We decided to go for dinner. He picked me up on campus and we went to a Japanese restaurant. I had hoped he would buy a little gift for me. But he had nothing for me during the whole dinner. That was totally fine, because I know he's that kind of person. He doesn't pay attention to things like that.

After dinner, I suggested a movie, but we didn't see anything good at the theatre, so he said, "let's go to your house and watch the one you got from HK"

That's good too, though I felt a bit weird, because usually he doesn't like my place, there's not enough heat in the room.

As soon as I turned on the lights in my room, I was SHOCKED!

I saw a "I LOVE YOU" balloon, a card and a box of chocolates! My first word was " WOW".

That was really out of my expectation, honestly.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:35:11 GMT

Although it's our first Valentine's Day together, I don't feel particularly special. Katherine's so right, when we're happy, everyday is like Valentine's Day.

We might go out to have dinner tonight. I already got him a belt, to replace the only one that he's been using for 5 years and is so worn out. Not bad, right?

We've been arguing lately about the problems of trusting each other. We both had some hard times, but through that, we know each other more.

I can only say, sometimes he's so childish, despite the fact that he's a couple of years older than me.

Friday, February 01, 2008

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:05:31 GMT

Am I just too naive or you're thinking too much?

I never thought being involved in a relationship can be so hard and complicated.

We had a fight, again.

I know you have a difficult situation, and so am I.

Did I not do enough?

I feel so lost and helpless.

Is God the only one I can count on? If yes, then please take me to heaven sooner.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:27:32 GMT

Back to DC for two weeks. School is fun, everything is new to me.

I'm taking Crime Scene Photography, Medico-Legal and Death Investigation, and Firearms/Toolmarks Identification this semester. It's gonna be a busy semester!