Updates, Photos and My Newfound Hobby

Hey again!

Got quite a few interesting updates.. Firstly, my CHA application failed me (Haihzz.. after all that effort I actually put into it..). So, it has become almost a certainty that I'll be heading home this summer. Still haven't booked the flight tickets though, for dad has called me to hold on. Anyway, twas' his birthday yesterday and everyone back home planned a surprise party for him. I was to join in the fun virtually (through web-conferencing), yet things got twisted. I don't have a mic, and the one I borrowed off my friend was apparently not working. Anyway, that didn't really matter for the connection at my campus was surprisingly bad at that very moment. So yea, I missed the action and my parents decided to just call me on my phone after that.

I've got an Organic Chemistry II exam coming up this Wednesday. Kinda messed up the first one, so I'm hoping to do much better this time around. I did get called up for a doorguard interview, which is tomorrow.. (I know, lame job.. but I'm that desperate! Lolz). I received comments that I need some pics in the blog from quite a few of you.. and so I oblige. Just a few random picks though.. hehe.

Right after catching a magnificent sunrise by Lake Michigan.. guess which one's me?

Me before my summer 2007 community college, Kennedy King College!

RHA Boat Cruise 2007 (Pic with Kwong Hann & Bing on the boat)... I was a roulette-dealer! Hehe.. Too bad no photos of me in action.

A collection of my gifts for my 21st Birthday.. (Thank you all...)

I'm looking to start using Flickr and create a more personalized slideshow of photos on my sidebar.. Now then, let's get to the essence of today's post, shall we? (This is as far as it goes for those of you who have no interest whatsoever in Bleach.. heh).

It all began during the second half of my winter break in Iowa.. One fine evening, Julian showed Kwong Hann and me some anime clips and manga excerpts in a blatant effort to 'Bleach' us! Don't think it worked on KH, but I was certainly sucked into a whole new dimension. The storyline intrigued me.. I was able to relate to a number of the sentiments raised in the series.. and the sword-fighting is just awesome. Once I came back to Chicago, my transformation into a Bleach-maniac was well and truly underway. I began watching the past anime episodes on Youtube, and with some help from Wikipedia, I was able to catch up and understand the whole story. I admire Ichigo's (the main character) personality, yet I also developed a liking for Ulquiorra.. yes yes, he's an antagonist in the story, but I just find his calm composure and cool demeanor incredible. A story of friends and family.. of reminiscence and anticipation; of pride and humility.. and what more, the author throws in a dash of humor to lighten things up from time to time.. There are also a whole lot of unforgettable one-liners throughout the series..

So yea.. I'm following both the anime and manga on a weekly basis these days.. My American roommate's a fellow fan too! On another note.. I've gotta say this guy is really a gem of a roommate. I'll probably throw in a post on him some time, and let you guys be the judge. Anyway, I gotta get back to Organic Chemistry now.. Bye for now!