First off, I want to say that I miss home, I miss my friends (Teck Fresh, Sohwa, and Angela especially), and Mimi (my dog). Thanksgiving break is next week so it wont' be long before I see them again. I am always thinking of all of you and wish that I can get to see you guys as soon as possible. Hearing words from you aren't the same as talking to you guys face to face. I love and miss you all very much.
UVA is both a blessed and one of the most stressful places I've ever been. I've adjusted to living but am still not used to not exceeding academically here at UVA. It's tough and I hate how tough it is. It's fuckin stressful because it's the first time I'm getting Bs on a regular basis. But I'm also getting involved with the orgs here at UVA.
First off, I've been Historian for the Vietnamese Student Association for about 1 month now and I gotta say that I fairly enjoy making slideshows for VSA and giving back to this very communal org. However, the downside would be that I have to attend ALL the VSA events and meetings that keep me away from participating in other orgs that I equally enjoy.
The Organization of Young Filipino Americans, especially, is an organization that I am in love with. The sense of family the Filipinos transcends into this Org and I couldn't be happier. I've gotten so close to people like Kyle, Keia, Anessa, Ian, and Sofie that they're the closest physical family I've got here at UVA. I <3 my OYFA bigs too. They're seriously amazing and are the closest things to older siblings that I have ever gotten in my life. They're funny, supportive, caring and I love all of them, especially Mama. Love is the only genuine word that I can use to describe OYFA.
I'm going to go to VCU this weekend for a Filipino Culture Convention. It should be interesting but I'm looking forward more to the family bonding that I know is gonna be happening. It should give me a chance to unwind after a hell week of papers and exams. I can't describe how disappointed I am at myself for not doing as well academically but with the support of all my friends here at UVA, I'm getting by. Hope the next post won't take as long to post.
