it never ends

Every week, I think to myself, "Okay, I need to free up my schedule so that I'm not always so busy." And then the following week turns out to be just as busy. I have a great life, and I enjoy having meals with friends, and playing badminton, and doing things at church. But I need more nights at home, watching TV on the couch.

And, p.s., I need to assign easier readings in my classes too.

post-CNY blues?

Got back last night and will be teaching tonight and tomorrow in the morning. I look forward to crashing on my couch this Sunday! There is no time difference, but I feel fatigued anywhere. Maybe being on a plane fatigues me?? One day, there will be scientific proof for this.

My break was restful--but I also had to prep for lectures from home--and I enjoyed seeing family and friends. After a week at home, I usually feel really terrible when it is time to leave even though I know that once I am on the plane, I will be fine. I'm not homesick now, but why is it so hard to leave home even though I've been away for about fifteen years now???

Weird.

favorite part of CNY celebrations

seeing into the future

I predict that I will spend most of the semester playing catch up. This is going to be a really tough semester.

Why am I leaving town during the lunar new year? Oh, right, because of family. Next year, I really have to say no. There's just too much to do during the semester!

shot in the arm

This week, five different students took the time to tell me that they like the way I teach. The last student to tell me this stopped me while I was at the gym yesterday, and boy, those side crunches were a lot easier after that! I hope this gives me enough energy for the entire semester!! Every morning when I wake up, I remind myself that God has given me enough time and strength to do what I need to do for the day.