On the last day of every month, I take Just a Minute to reflect on what I’m currently up to.

Mourning… the nomadic lifestyle of a traveling backpacker. Ah, well, all good things must come to an end, right?

Shopping… like it’s my job. I have an entire wardrobe to update (all my clothes got stretched in the Chinese washing machines, plus I’ve lost weight so everything was falling off me) and lots of fashions to try out!

Reading… lots of classic literature. Currently I’m making my way through Dickens’ Oliver Twist.

Deciding… what to do with my summer. Final decision will be made this week, eek.

Researching… smartphone options. Apple, Blackberry, Android… so many types to choose from!

Searching… for the perfect pair of heels: tall but not too tall, comfortable without being ugly, and lightweight enough for regular wear. I will find a pair, dammit!

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On the last day of every month, I take Just a Minute to reflect on what I’m currently up to.

Traveling… throughout southeast Asia! Just finished up seeing Laos and have plans to head to Vietnam next.

Celebrating… one of my best friend’s 21st! He is one of the friends I am traveling with and we definitely had quite the celebration.

Feeling… very sweaty all of the time. People aren’t kidding when they say it’s hot and humid in the tropics, let me tell you.

Relieved… that I have housing sorted for senior year. I am going to be living with two of my best friends in a complex close to campus. Score!

Working… on finalizing my summer plans after I travel. Trying to do this while on the go with sporadic Internet access is incredibly stressful, but unfortunately I’ve no other option.

Missing… Beijing street food. It’s become my comfort food over the last year, and it’s very strange to suddenly go without it.

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On the last day of every month, I take Just a Minute to reflect on what I’m currently up to.

Booking… all sorts of travel and accommodation for my upcoming travels in May, and possibly part of June! But more on that later once everything is confirmed. A lot of it is still tentative and I’m nervous to talk about it before it’s all set in stone, because stuff always comes up and disrupts the best of plans.

Feeling… a little under the weather. I’m fast approaching burnout from my studies. Just as well that the end of semester is near!

Registering… for my fall semester classes. It’s crazy to think that I begin my senior year of college this fall. Where did all the time go? Do I really only have a year left before I have to be a Responsible Adult?!

Listening… to Eason Chan (陈奕迅), a very popular and well-known Hong Kong singer. I can’t get enough of his music.

Preparing… for my final exams, which are just around the corner. And on a related note…

Writing… my final paper for my media class. The fact that this is the first paper I’ve written in an entire year is a little worrying, because I am so rusty at both writing papers and using the English language in a formal sense.

Feeling… really drained from everything. Mentally, emotionally, physically – my mind and body are worn out. Is sleeping for a year straight an option?

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