For Those Who Loves the Rain

Listen to this song by Imelda May while simultaneously play the sound of the rain from here.

It's magical.

P.S. I found that this song works wonders, too (not that it needs the boost).

Nightmare

I'm not the type of sleeper who dreams a lot. But when I do, it's typically very vivid and quite long. Lately, my dreams have been filled with something K-pop related which I'm quite thrilled about since it's better than dreaming about the other occupant of my life (*cough* school *cough*). It's enough that I have to deal with it in reality, and I'd like to keep my sleep as school-free as possible. But last night's dream was different.

It was a nightmare, really. The first one I have in a long time.

I was somehow taken into a prisoner by the Nazi (dear G-d, I know). I knew that resistance was futile and that my life won't be spared. So I did my best to make sure that I'm able to send something to my parents to let them know about my situation and possibly end the regime of these monsters. For some odd reason, I have my BlackBerry with me. It has about 1% battery life but I managed to snap some photos of the leaders and the people involved. I typed a draft, explaining the circumstances here and what they're really about.

Then, I spend the rest of the dream trying to figure out a way to get my Berry to my Mom without them finding out. I was cooperating with them. I did what they ask, I smiled when they walk by. Then... I woke up.

Even though it was horrific, I didn't feel shaken or afraid when I woke up. I simply sat there and thought, "Holy sh-t. I need to have my phone with me at all times, then."

Anyway. Weird post, I know. I'm just trying to get my fingers and brain warmed up for the papers I'm supposed to write today.

Adios.

Easterness and Eagerness

One of these days, bros, I might quit trying to make the title of my post somewhat clever. But that day is not today.

So, some of you probably know that I've been a college student for the past four months. It has been nothing short of hard and exciting -- all at the same time. Before I started college, I've been given warnings by my friends about the horror that awaited me.

I didn't believe them when they sent me that picture above. I thought, "Really? Is it really that bad? I mean, c'mon, bros. Don't exaggerate, here."

But then, I realize by the first week that it's like this:

Which clubs do I join? Where should I work at? Which classes should I take? Who should I befriend?

(Those who have started college, you know what I mean.) The first couple of weeks of school is insanely overwhelming! There seem to be just thousands of opportunity laid out in front of you and you just have to choose. Be careful, though, because your choice affects your life for the next five months of your life. I made my choice and that automatically alternates me between being a part of the Nerd and the Zombies (I'm a Zombie about 70% of the time).

Sadly, this is not an exaggeration. Consider it a warning.

Cray.

Also, I've recently mapped out my life for the next year and it is official, ladies and gents. I will become a permanent resident of both the Nerd world and the Zombie world. So, to those who intend to survive the apocalypse in December 20, 2012: please don't shoot me in the head.

College may sound oh so terrible based on what I've said up until now, but it definitely has aspects that you cannot get anywhere else. The one thing I love about college is that I could freely run towards the direction that I'd like without having to worry about peer judgment or even slowing down for others.

It's my life. I'm in control.

Although I'm not the best driver in the world ("Do NOT go anywhere near the steering wheel, Sash," is what my friends would say), I'm confident enough that if I do so fail, even though I have no means of any safety in a form of a net or even a string beneath me, I'll be okay. And even though it's crazy busy and exhausting, I'm excited because I know that with every second I spend attempting to pay attention to some professor's lecture, I'm getting closer and closer to my dream. So to you who are starting college: be eager. Happy Easter.

I hope you guys are having a blast so far in every aspect of your life. If not, make it happen, folks. Go out there and have a blast. While you do that, I'm going to chase my dream with ardour -- starting with these final projects and papers I have coming up.