Finally, after 6 days of driving, 2948 miles of traveling distance, we arrived at Sunnyvale, CA. We are staying at Tomomi's place, which is an amazingly beautiful apartment, for the time being. Tomorrow will be the day we start looking for housing. And after settling down, it's gonna be job-hunting time. Wish us luck!
More to update on the the trip.
Friday, May 27, 2005
Saturday, May 21, 2005
Road Trip to California
Tomorrow will be the day Shiho and I embark on our journey to California. Form the info gathered from Google, MapQuest, and Yahoo, the trip will be 2,860 miles or so. If I drive 500 miles a day, we can get to San Jose in six days, which isn't too bad.
We've sent several baggages to Tomomi, Shiho's friend in San Jose, through the postal office. The fee for a 40 to 50 pounds baggage is about $40 if I recall correctly. We were both happy that we got rid of these hefty burden. Doing so would save us some gas expense too.
Both of us are packing the last bit of things we have. Then it's bed time and then road time.
Farewell, Oswego, NY. I am missing you already.
We've sent several baggages to Tomomi, Shiho's friend in San Jose, through the postal office. The fee for a 40 to 50 pounds baggage is about $40 if I recall correctly. We were both happy that we got rid of these hefty burden. Doing so would save us some gas expense too.
Both of us are packing the last bit of things we have. Then it's bed time and then road time.
Farewell, Oswego, NY. I am missing you already.
Sunday, May 15, 2005
A whole new chapter
"Now I declare that the 144th Commencement adjourned" the Mace Holder said. Followed by crazy cheering taking off in the Romney Field House, my fellow Oswegonains and I started another chapter of our lives.
I am a college graduate now.
It has been two and a half years since January 2003, the time I came to the States for my college degree. So much had happened and so many people I had met. Now it's time to for us to part. There are rare occasions that I feel sentimental but this moment is one of them. I feel extremely happy that I finally made it through college but awfully sad at the same time that I am leaving all these wonderful people behind. Two and a half years wasn't an awfully long time in my twenty-nine years of life. Yet it is the time that has the most impact on me. I still remember when I first came to Oswego, I somewhat felt alone because it wasn't my home. But as time went by, the more people I met and acquainted with, the more this little town felt like home to me. Now that I look back, I feel that I could have done more. But looking back does not lead you forward. I'm writing another chapter in the book of my life and it's the future I have to look forward to.
On you go, Lichi. It's time to for you to make a splash.
I am a college graduate now.
It has been two and a half years since January 2003, the time I came to the States for my college degree. So much had happened and so many people I had met. Now it's time to for us to part. There are rare occasions that I feel sentimental but this moment is one of them. I feel extremely happy that I finally made it through college but awfully sad at the same time that I am leaving all these wonderful people behind. Two and a half years wasn't an awfully long time in my twenty-nine years of life. Yet it is the time that has the most impact on me. I still remember when I first came to Oswego, I somewhat felt alone because it wasn't my home. But as time went by, the more people I met and acquainted with, the more this little town felt like home to me. Now that I look back, I feel that I could have done more. But looking back does not lead you forward. I'm writing another chapter in the book of my life and it's the future I have to look forward to.
On you go, Lichi. It's time to for you to make a splash.
Graduation
What a wonderful day it is today. For it's the commencement for Shiho and I.
The commencement for School of Business was in the morning. It was Shiho and Naomi's ceremony. Mai, Eriko and I went and shared their joy. For me, the session was quite long and I was really sleepy due to lack of sleep during the final exam week. The ceremony ended about 3 hours later. After hanging out in the reception area in Laker Hall, all of us came back to Hart. And it was time to say goodbye to Eriko for she was leaving for NYC and then home, Japan. I didn't really have the chance to know Eriko better but I wish her luck on her life.
My commencement was in the afternoon, 1:30 PM. Oh boy, talk about excitement. Lots of my friends were graduate candidates as well and it was nice to see them one last time. I felt so sad when I had to say goodbye to Chris, my roommate for two and a half years. Yes, as long as the time I had been in Oswego. He was a wonderful friend. Some part of our lifestyles weren't really compatible but he was a witty and interesting person. I learned quite a lot from him.
Chris, I love you bro. Best wishes for you.
After the ceremony, Mai, Naomi, Shiho and I went to Mary Ann and Andy's. They had an open house for all the graduates. They prepared a whole bunch of food for us. I dug Soba the most and had so much of it. We talked about lots of things and had a really great time.
What wonderful people Mary Ann and Andy are. They made Oswego feel like home for us. Praise the Lord for He had created these wonderful human beings. Shiho and I are going to stop by again before we embark on our journey to California.
Speaking of friends, last night Stella and Patty stopped by to say goodbye. It was so good that I could talk to them before they left. We also watched Harry Poter 3: The Prisoner of Azkaban together. I'm going to miss them a lot. I love you, Stella & Patty!
Took a nap after we got back. Woke up to Jenn's phone call. Erin and Jenn were at the Shad. We wanted to meet up and drink to celebrate. But right before Shiho and I were about to leave for the Shad, Erin called and said they left already. It was too suffocating crowded to really enjoy. Besides, it was raining (and still is now) so they called it off. Sigh, I really want to see them. Especially Erin, she's such and upbeat person. I felt that she brought life to our e-board when she joined. She's straight forward and brought a lot of joy for us. I had the best time in ASA last semester. It was an wonderful experience.
Damn, this is probably my longest blog so far. There is just too much to say. I can't believe I will be leaving Oswego. But well, the time has finally come.
Finally, let me proudly say that I am an Oswegonian.
The commencement for School of Business was in the morning. It was Shiho and Naomi's ceremony. Mai, Eriko and I went and shared their joy. For me, the session was quite long and I was really sleepy due to lack of sleep during the final exam week. The ceremony ended about 3 hours later. After hanging out in the reception area in Laker Hall, all of us came back to Hart. And it was time to say goodbye to Eriko for she was leaving for NYC and then home, Japan. I didn't really have the chance to know Eriko better but I wish her luck on her life.
My commencement was in the afternoon, 1:30 PM. Oh boy, talk about excitement. Lots of my friends were graduate candidates as well and it was nice to see them one last time. I felt so sad when I had to say goodbye to Chris, my roommate for two and a half years. Yes, as long as the time I had been in Oswego. He was a wonderful friend. Some part of our lifestyles weren't really compatible but he was a witty and interesting person. I learned quite a lot from him.
Chris, I love you bro. Best wishes for you.
After the ceremony, Mai, Naomi, Shiho and I went to Mary Ann and Andy's. They had an open house for all the graduates. They prepared a whole bunch of food for us. I dug Soba the most and had so much of it. We talked about lots of things and had a really great time.
What wonderful people Mary Ann and Andy are. They made Oswego feel like home for us. Praise the Lord for He had created these wonderful human beings. Shiho and I are going to stop by again before we embark on our journey to California.
Speaking of friends, last night Stella and Patty stopped by to say goodbye. It was so good that I could talk to them before they left. We also watched Harry Poter 3: The Prisoner of Azkaban together. I'm going to miss them a lot. I love you, Stella & Patty!
Took a nap after we got back. Woke up to Jenn's phone call. Erin and Jenn were at the Shad. We wanted to meet up and drink to celebrate. But right before Shiho and I were about to leave for the Shad, Erin called and said they left already. It was too suffocating crowded to really enjoy. Besides, it was raining (and still is now) so they called it off. Sigh, I really want to see them. Especially Erin, she's such and upbeat person. I felt that she brought life to our e-board when she joined. She's straight forward and brought a lot of joy for us. I had the best time in ASA last semester. It was an wonderful experience.
Damn, this is probably my longest blog so far. There is just too much to say. I can't believe I will be leaving Oswego. But well, the time has finally come.
Finally, let me proudly say that I am an Oswegonian.
Friday, May 13, 2005
Done
Finally, no more assignments for me. If I don't go to grad school, that is. Just finished the gawd dang BTree implementation. Honestly, I didn't do it. I just took what I have from Mohammadi's class two semesters ago and slightly modify it to fit this project's requirement. There, I said it. But seriously, between all the school work that I had and the uncertainty of me and Shiho's future, I was overwhelmed and intimidated. I just couldn't pull it off.
Anyway, now that I've got it to work. I can finally be at rest. Of course, for the external BTree, I'm gonna have to let it go. And I doubt that anyone in the class can pull that off, given the time we had.
When I wake up in the morning and take my last exam, Japanese, I will be official done. Wow, think about it. I will be done with college. After all these years of fooling around, I finally make it. Make it quite well might I add.
Things has changed so much after I came to the States. Broke up with T (still feel awfully sorry to her), getting a new degree, met all these awesome and/or nice and/or interesting people, experienced a total different life, and most importantly, met Shiho. I'm speechless.
I really have to thank the Lord for guiding me through all these years. Now I'm about to start off another chapter of my life. Anxious yet looking forward to it. Future, here I come.
Anyway, now that I've got it to work. I can finally be at rest. Of course, for the external BTree, I'm gonna have to let it go. And I doubt that anyone in the class can pull that off, given the time we had.
When I wake up in the morning and take my last exam, Japanese, I will be official done. Wow, think about it. I will be done with college. After all these years of fooling around, I finally make it. Make it quite well might I add.
Things has changed so much after I came to the States. Broke up with T (still feel awfully sorry to her), getting a new degree, met all these awesome and/or nice and/or interesting people, experienced a total different life, and most importantly, met Shiho. I'm speechless.
I really have to thank the Lord for guiding me through all these years. Now I'm about to start off another chapter of my life. Anxious yet looking forward to it. Future, here I come.
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