pattiez's blog

Week 1

The assigned screening was Troy. I probably shouldn't have watched it prior to sleeping. Bad bad bad idea. The reading for the week is to read Myths of the Ancient Greeks... all 321 pages.

And yes, although all this was supposed to be done prior to the first class, I started after.

Rebel.

Labels: school

I have two babies that will be born in 9 months... from different partners: YWiB SOUL and IMC.

I think if I can balance good grades at school, create a successful SOUL program, have a well acknowledged IMC, keep a steady social life, maintain a healthy relationship with the family, and have "me" time, then I can do anything in life. Confident? Maybe. Ambitious? A tad too much. But the big question is, can I actually do all that without any breakdowns?

Only time can tell. Check up on me in 9/10 months.

(By the way, if anyone can purchase Starbucks Double Shot on discount, please help me buy a case.)

Labels: hmm, school, sma, YWiB

I needed a new post. The last one was too -insert word- to look at.

I just had an interview today for a coordinator position. I realized that I really need to talk to people more. I can't talk without stumbling over words. Through Communications, I've developed decent writing skills, but verbal communications is something I still need to work on. Grr!

Two finals on the next two days. Prepared I am not. Therefore I shall continue my exploration in the world of art and popular culture, and quantitative research.

Weee~

Labels: fail, MS, school

I know I can't complain because Stephen's schedule is always scarier but...

AHH! I'm not looking forward to the rest of November. Tonight, I need to finish the first half of a 45 (or so) pages project. Sadly, I only started it today. Horrible, I know. I only realized my schedule when I was talking to him and seeing when's the next time we have time to see each other. It doesn't look that bad on my calendar!

It's really just club stuff that's taking up most of my schedule. I'm not even that active in SMA either! I try to attend all the events, and I'm only planning the Charity Series. Oh well. Hopefully I'll lower my participation in SMA so I can start writing for The Peak (a student newspaper at SFU). Plus, I want to get on the organizing committee for the MS Society events that are coming up (MS Walk, MS Bike Tour, etc).

I need a social life too. I miss having one, but schedules conflict. Sadly, a lot of people I know don't maximize their time. I'm sorry, I had to point that out. I wish I went out more. I don't need to go out as much as he does, but I miss it. Although looking back, I never really had the social life I wanted to. I've always been bombarding myself with work, volunteer, and extra-curricular activities. (Hmm, maybe school should have been in the too.)

Since I mentioned school... I attempted to try harder in my courses this semester and it is evident in my results. I received an A and an A- on my midterms. *dances* I still have horrible study habits, but I notice that being attentive in class really helps. Yes, I realized that after 6 semesters in university. Fail. =P

I think at this point of my life, I need a good balance of school, community involvement, family, work, him, friends, and alone time (not in any particular order). Someone help me!

Labels: him, MS, school, sigh, sma

I must admit that my November schedule is more free than my October, but I think I'm starting to go crazy. I just want to sit in bed, watch Bones, and munch on Halloween candy. Speaking of Halloween... I ended up waking up early to go grab some cheap ones. I managed to get my hands on a box of Hershey's bars before they were all gone. It was only $3.99 for 50 bars! Yummy.

Marketers' Night is over too. That was a good experience. We spent 4 months planning it and it was all worth it in the end. There was minimal networking done on my part, although I did manage to give away some of my business cards. I personally don't enjoy the process of networking. I can see how fake some people can be, and I try to steer away from that. It's a challenge sometimes though--especially when you don't want to be rude. Practice makes perfect!

Now that Halloween is over, I can start getting into the Holiday spirit. It helps that I'm doing the Christmas Charity series for SMA. This time I have a committee under me! Horrah for more man power!

UP! on DVD in 9 days... I'm excited, are you? =)

Labels: food, holiday, movies, school, sma

Lately, my thoughts have been consumed by thoughts of SFU SMA's 20th Annual Marketers' Night. Joyous. I'm not even the project manager! Although I must admit that I'm not as busy as some people I know, I cherish my alone time. Now I'm not regretting being involved in this signature event, I just miss quiet time.


In the past week or so, you'll probably find me hiding in a corner engrossed in a novel. I'm almost done my second one! That's amazing! I haven't done that since mid-high school. I suppose it's another way for me to escape. But before I seem like I'm complaining, I'm really not. Marketers' Night (now will be referred as MN), combined with midterms, coop prep, and weekly readings (a stack a week for one course) is just taking a toll on me. Well, it's not too bad, but I have pressure from myself to do really well this semester so it adds up.

Although looking back, I did more in high school than I am doing now. Let's compare. In grade 12, I was involved in four clubs, Trojan Market board of directors, curling (because I'm Canadian!), band... and I think that was it. Oh, I managed the Business work experience program too. Work-wise, I had two part-time jobs. Right now, all I have to worry about is school, SMA, MN, coop, and a seasonal part-time job.

Hmm...

Labels: school, sigh, sma