Finally, I am back at Stanford after 8 days of adventure in the east coast. Life will get back to normal and I will proceed with my dissertation prospectus in the next two mouths.
The washington trip is quite nice. Yesterday in Ellipse Park, we volunteered for http://www.aidsquilt.org/ . We unfolded three giant quilt. On the airplane later that day, I saw the news on CNN is about the event. I am part of the history indeed.
Sunday, June 27, 2004
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Blogger on
My workshop became less entertaining now. People began to hang out only with their friends, and the likelyhood of meeting new people are greatly diminished (though I haven't met about 1/2 of them.
More right-wing discussion comes out, but I am actually appreciated it. Their voice seems never been heard in Stanford discussion session. I guess Stanford students are smart enough to avoid opinions that are campus-political incorrect. But here it is different. A fair forum for them indeed, but only makes me more liberal.
I begin to plan my way back. This week is quite relaxing, to be honest. Quite a lot smart people, though they are not majority.
More right-wing discussion comes out, but I am actually appreciated it. Their voice seems never been heard in Stanford discussion session. I guess Stanford students are smart enough to avoid opinions that are campus-political incorrect. But here it is different. A fair forum for them indeed, but only makes me more liberal.
I begin to plan my way back. This week is quite relaxing, to be honest. Quite a lot smart people, though they are not majority.
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Today is off
The whole day is off for me. I skipped all the morning classes, and then visited Thomas Jefferson's house near UVA. Even great president had flaws. A lot of legends make people better, but how many of them are true?
I met a group of Chinese students on the shuttle. They were also attending the workshop. Why Chinese students have to do things together in a foreign country? Patritism, comradeship, or self-protection? I would say it's the third, but I believe they wouldn't agree at all. There is one Chinese girl who is more aggressive, and American guys' fond of asian woman plays into her advantage. So good luck.
Then I went to the gym for a work-out. Running, cycling and swimming. I even enjoyed sauna for the first time of my life. Luxurious indeed.
We finally went to the restaurant at 10pm, and had to request the reopen of the kitchen which had been closed on time. I have a great day.
I met a group of Chinese students on the shuttle. They were also attending the workshop. Why Chinese students have to do things together in a foreign country? Patritism, comradeship, or self-protection? I would say it's the third, but I believe they wouldn't agree at all. There is one Chinese girl who is more aggressive, and American guys' fond of asian woman plays into her advantage. So good luck.
Then I went to the gym for a work-out. Running, cycling and swimming. I even enjoyed sauna for the first time of my life. Luxurious indeed.
We finally went to the restaurant at 10pm, and had to request the reopen of the kitchen which had been closed on time. I have a great day.
Monday, June 21, 2004
Two days into the social change workshop
Today is more boring than yesterday. I saw some unnerving trend going on. Colored people and international people were tended to be segregated from the crowd, and I can hardly see any white girls (non-international) talked to minority people.
I think I joined a group of queer people during today's lunch. Strange, because I never made conscious efforts to be close to them. But maybe my experience in Terra makes me less likely to perceive them as different or more approachable from their point of view.
Anyway, still happy today. Will have an evening jog with a freind of mine in 2 hours. What an Olympic spirit!
I think I joined a group of queer people during today's lunch. Strange, because I never made conscious efforts to be close to them. But maybe my experience in Terra makes me less likely to perceive them as different or more approachable from their point of view.
Anyway, still happy today. Will have an evening jog with a freind of mine in 2 hours. What an Olympic spirit!
Saturday, June 19, 2004
From Washington and Virginia
I am now in UVA attending a week-long workshop. The weather is so hot and humid that I blasted the air-condition the whole way from D.C. to Charlettesville.
I met a bunch of cool people, which probably will bring some spotlights for the seemingly boring workshops. Anyway, I am gonna sleep off the first section tomorrow. Too tired of the flight and all the drivings.
I met a bunch of cool people, which probably will bring some spotlights for the seemingly boring workshops. Anyway, I am gonna sleep off the first section tomorrow. Too tired of the flight and all the drivings.
Friday, June 18, 2004
Olympic Fire!
Today I have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. While I was driving down El Camino, I saw a group of runners carryinig 2004 Athens Olympic fire. I was not as excited as I would have imagined. It is a torch of fire, nothing special.
I am heading to Washington D.C. tonight. I will be blogging from the capital of the States. Stay tuned.
I am heading to Washington D.C. tonight. I will be blogging from the capital of the States. Stay tuned.
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Another day
I wear a blue shirt with stars all over today. Sort of my unconventional dress. No photo available though.
Got my former roommate's email this morning. He got married back in China just recently and has uploaded some studio photos on-line. You can take a look, and maybe you will find you know him (Oh, sorry, I eventually decide not to add the link here in order to perserve his privacy.)
It is a weird feeling hitting me. He was my roommate 3 years, and both of us were single for a long time together. The photos definitely put some pressure on me. But on a second thought, my friend looks so distant that I wonder whether he feel happy after all. Of course, I shouldn't judge HIM, but how about ME? Should I gamble on marriage soon?
And just double things up, I have another photo link. It is about my dance performance back in May: Songhua's photos
Got my former roommate's email this morning. He got married back in China just recently and has uploaded some studio photos on-line. You can take a look, and maybe you will find you know him (Oh, sorry, I eventually decide not to add the link here in order to perserve his privacy.)
It is a weird feeling hitting me. He was my roommate 3 years, and both of us were single for a long time together. The photos definitely put some pressure on me. But on a second thought, my friend looks so distant that I wonder whether he feel happy after all. Of course, I shouldn't judge HIM, but how about ME? Should I gamble on marriage soon?
And just double things up, I have another photo link. It is about my dance performance back in May: Songhua's photos
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
One more blog today. Last one, I promise.
I worked in the gym today. It is such an easy job. I watch humbio 150 video for 2 hours and worked out in the gym myself. Besides, I have a job in the media library. Just being contacted by Pat about another possible job in the SSDS. Maybe I will be exhausted and rich after this summer.
Ok, I am beginning to blog
Heard of blog for quite some time, and imagined it as another weapon of geeks who are disfranchised by the whole world. But maybe it is not.
I might invite some of my old friends to visit the site. It is a great outlet for them to understand the life I am living. It is quite boring, but whose isn't?
I might invite some of my old friends to visit the site. It is a great outlet for them to understand the life I am living. It is quite boring, but whose isn't?
Just move out from Terra (yesterday)
A sad day it is. I felt an emotional breakdown as bad as when I heard the news of my friend Xiangyu's death. I mean, I am not a quite social person and did not involve in lots of house activity. However, I love the house. Thanks for a great year, Terra. I will be back next year.
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