I know I've been MIA. . .

...and I'm truly sorry for that. I've sort of been in hiding since the death of Mr. Ledger. I haven't been able to watch any of his movies since his death. of course, HBO has to air his movies the weekend following the tragedy so i couldn't even flip the TV on. I've also had to get over jetlag and my return to university.

jetlag was horrible. i came back last monday night, began classes and work on wednesday, then became extremely stressed with lack of sleep PLUS homework. i took all of saturday to sleep off my jetlag and some of sunday, as well. this week passed by very quickly and i hope the next 13 weeks of classes passes like this one did.

As for classes, this semester feels a lot harder work-wise. i was spoiled last semester with easy classes and i, guess, teachers. but this was one of the things i prayed about in the philippines so i know God is with me, helping me to cope while i struggle. i am aiming for straight A's this term!

i promised pictures from the philippines and they are LONG overdue at this point, but hey, better late than never? they will be up at some point this weekend.

to make up for my lack of pictures, here's a video! introducing my cousin, pauline "pao pao":

cute huh?