mesmerized

(via couturefacade)

All of us are capable of doing what we want to do even though they may seem impossible. I would get pissed at people who would say: “Think about the whole universe and how small you are in comparison - your problems will not seem as bad.” Well, the “universe” i live in doesn’t give shit about how small i seem to the whole galaxy. It wants high GPAs, crazy extracurriculars, and perfect personality. But yesterday, after I cried a shit ton over an indifferent text from my best friend, I realized that our problems are indeed small, if you view things from a different perspective. I was glad that I was the person my friend could express anger at, since she won’t be able to do that to other people. I knew she was in a devastated state due to other factors, so I hope that by being angry at me, she will feel a little better. Everything is going to be okay; things will work out. Tough times don’t last.

All of us are capable of doing what we want to do even though they may seem impossible.

I would get pissed at people who would say: “Think about the whole universe and how small you are in comparison - your problems will not seem as bad.”

Well, the “universe” i live in doesn’t give shit about how small i seem to the whole galaxy. It wants high GPAs, crazy extracurriculars, and perfect personality.

But yesterday, after I cried a shit ton over an indifferent text from my best friend, I realized that our problems are indeed small, if you view things from a different perspective. I was glad that I was the person my friend could express anger at, since she won’t be able to do that to other people. I knew she was in a devastated state due to other factors, so I hope that by being angry at me, she will feel a little better.

Everything is going to be okay; things will work out.

Tough times don’t last.

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texting etiquette

texting has become a vital method of communication with the advancement of technology, especially cell phones.

there is a certain degree of internet etiquette (a.k.a. “netiquette”) needed for internet users. similarly, people need to keep in mind how to be “courteous” over the phone when texting. nowadays, texting is more than merely “sending a message.” people text to tell stories, flirt, and hold conversations as they would if they met the other in person.

most people i text with have plans with unlimited texting. it doesn’t matter how many texts they send or receive - they pay a set amount each month. this means that sending a response as short as “kk” or “bye” will not harm you in any way financially (it will affect you physically - you might have to make your thumbs move over the keypad/touchscreen).

i’m not saying people should converse forever through texts by responding back and forth continuously. that might be painful for some people.

i just think that if there is a beginning to a conversation (even when it is a 2-text convo), there should be an end, just like when people talk face-to-face. you can’t just start a convo, invite the other to spend time on texting, and just leave the other hanging by ignoring the reply. it’s like walking away from a friend mid-convo, without responding to his or her greeting. imagine that.

of course, you might have fallen asleep - in this case, you are excused; you can explain to the other person the next day by responding with “oh i’m so sorry i fell asleep!” and hopefully he or she will accept your apology.

if you just ignored the other person’s text then it’s simpler - you have just proven yourself to be an ignorant, rude person. you either 1) don’t like the person, so you want them to dislike you back and never bother to text you again, or 2) lack the texting etiquette so the person end up not liking you and never talk to you again.

whichever the reason, the person doesn’t like you in the end. you are in a worse situation if you are the one who started the conversation. if he tells you “good night,” take time to type up at least the shorter form of “good night” - “gnite” - and send it over to him. he at least told you that he’s going to bed instead of just ignoring you. it’s basic. etiquette.

second crucial textiquette is to hold an “actual” convo. you want the person you are interested in to text you back? don’t be boring. nor show that you are bored. it is also especially important if you texted the other person first. you are the one who texted first because you were bored or you wanted to talk to him or her. he or she wouldn’t have to spend time and effort on brainstorming for topics to talk about if you didn’t text him/her in the first place. and now you want them to lead a convo?

come. on. no wonder he/she doesn’t text you first. you shouldn’t be expecting the other person to simply “entertain” you.

this also can apply to socially awkward people. the main reason people think you are awkward is that they can’t hold a conversation with you. all you say are the answers to their questions; you never ask back. how the hell are they supposed to come up with tens and hundreds of more questions? asking questions about the other person shows you are interested in him/her and he/she feels special.

by the way, if you are gonna pretend like you fell asleep, don’t leave traces (i.e., post a new fb status after ignoring the text). the dislike/disappointment magnifies. just sayin’.

If I hear that you partied too hard and got fucked up, I don’t know what I’m gonna do with you.
Anonymous
college

before coming here, i thought that at an ivy-league college, i would be mesmerized by super smart professors in every single class i was in.

turns out that this is not true. at all.

i was actually quite disappointed by the quality of the professors at UPenn. they were smart, but they lacked the ability to show their intelligence and pass it on to their students (omfg chem101 professor my fall semester freshmen year).

however, recently, i had multiple intellectual moments in which i thought, “this is why students who want to learn apply for high-ranking schools.”

i have a friend who i can learn politics from. another friend i can discuss cultural, anthropological, and psychology-related topics with. one i can ask for advice on english papers. a friend who introduces me to genres of music i’ve never heard before.

although it would be nice to have amazing professors, it is actually the people you meet who you learn from the most.

and i really am grateful for this advantage i have to expand my knowledge and wisdom, through not only the classes i take, but also whom i befriend.

Ste. Chateau Michelle Riesling Columbia Valley 2009 with frozen grapes!

Not expensive at all but quite good for the price.

Used the cork opener for the first time - failure at getting the cork out at once! haha had to try twice.

I thought Rieslings were all supposed to be sweet - but this one was medium-sweet.

I could easily smell the peaches, but not pears although it is supposed to contain pears in addition to peaches.

Jina is 13. Richard is 15. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THIS WORLD IF THIS IS A CONVO BETWEEN A 13-YEAR-OLD AND A 15-YEAR-OLD ON FACEBOOK. I was actually surprised when Jina friend-requested me since I thought she was too young to have an account on a social networking service (SNS). Her “cousin,” Stephanie, also friend-requested me - she’s even younger than Jina (I am guessing around 10). I customized my privacy setting on facebook so that they would have limited access to my photos and wall posts, especially when they contain information and language that is inappropriate for kids who are not in college yet. I still haven’t decided if I should let Stephanie’s older sister, who is 17, have access to my facebook, although she is a high-schooler. Because of the accessibility and openness of the SNSs, I strongly believe that kids under 16 (middle school) should be regulated when it comes to joining an SNS. They just should not be exposed to certain vulgar and raw topics that are openly discussed on facebook, etc. I know that tumblr users are also very young - something that I didn’t realize until recently. i guess i’m just really frustrated at how the SNSs only aim to have as many users as possible without being concerned with how younger generations would be affected negatively.

Jina is 13. Richard is 15.

SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THIS WORLD IF THIS IS A CONVO BETWEEN A 13-YEAR-OLD AND A 15-YEAR-OLD ON FACEBOOK.

I was actually surprised when Jina friend-requested me since I thought she was too young to have an account on a social networking service (SNS). Her “cousin,” Stephanie, also friend-requested me - she’s even younger than Jina (I am guessing around 10).

I customized my privacy setting on facebook so that they would have limited access to my photos and wall posts, especially when they contain information and language that is inappropriate for kids who are not in college yet. I still haven’t decided if I should let Stephanie’s older sister, who is 17, have access to my facebook, although she is a high-schooler.

Because of the accessibility and openness of the SNSs, I strongly believe that kids under 16 (middle school) should be regulated when it comes to joining an SNS. They just should not be exposed to certain vulgar and raw topics that are openly discussed on facebook, etc.

I know that tumblr users are also very young - something that I didn’t realize until recently.

i guess i’m just really frustrated at how the SNSs only aim to have as many users as possible without being concerned with how younger generations would be affected negatively.

Pottermore

I have no idea what it is but it reminded me of myself as a young kid who would go crazy at anything HP-related (I mean I still have a tad bit of a HP geek in me).

I remember having a dream that I was a Quidditch player because I thought Quidditch was so cool after reading the first book - of course I was the Seeker. haha

My username is Purpleflame26! Coincidentally it is kind of related to KDPhi because of “purple.”

Thanks to April who signed up for me because I couldn’t wake up early to register ♥

ilovecharts: -thisisbabybear Where did my weekend go? Internet. *sighhhhh*

ilovecharts:

-thisisbabybear

Where did my weekend go?

Internet. *sighhhhh*

jennyfan: I hate this ichat meme, but this one is pretty good. ANGRY BIRDS! :D i have so much potential to do this haha drunk me (emotionally angry these days) + obsession for angry birds = this

jennyfan:

I hate this ichat meme, but this one is pretty good.

ANGRY BIRDS! :D i have so much potential to do this haha

drunk me (emotionally angry these days) + obsession for angry birds = this


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