Change of Time

Why time has to go by very fast, I will never know. I guess that's just how life works. I realize that when people say that everything is short lived, this is what they mean. It all passes by you so quick. Sometimes the time given to you isn't nearly enough to cherish whatever it is that you have. So cherish what you have. Do it now. Love it. Embrace it while it still exists.

That's what I am doing.

I started the month by attending an annual student conference and presenting two papers. I presented our group media presentation and my individual paper for my Sociology class from a semester ago. Anoop, Sandy, and I represented our group of seven. It was an amazing experience. Phenomenal. Fantastic. Wonderful. I am running out of adjectives to describe the feeling, although none ever measures up to begin with. It was simple. It was not a grandiose conference but it was indeed, a conference. And my first one ever.

I met so many new people - instructors and undergraduates - and saw familiar faces. I got the opportunity to chat with people who found my presentation interesting and whose presentations I found interesting, too. I am so grateful towards my instructor who pushed me to present and family members who were very (overly) supportive. It was very rewarding and I would be very willing to do it again.

Last week, I had also been itching to get a new ukulele. Three years ago, I got myself a white Emus soprano. I sold it to my cousin when I went home to the Philippines because it wouldn't fit in any of my bags. I bought a new one last Saturday. Lemon, I decided to call it. It is an orange burst Makala Dolphin Bridge ukulele. Cheap ($47 tac incl.) Cute. My dad was pushing me to get a more advanced Kala or a Lanikai, but I didn't want to get one just yet. I'm only starting again. Plus, I didn't want to spend $100 on something I'm not sure I'll be touching after a few months (although I'm sure I will to reduce dissonance). AAAAH, I don't want to think about it. Should I have just purchased those ones? A good investment? Let's not think about that now. Maybe in a few months.

I love it.

I was "stereotyped" while buying Lemon. I wanted to see (just see) the light blue ukulele but the man said that it might not be my type because it's "kinda girly". I honestly have no time to argue with ignorant people so I brushed it off. I didn't want a blue one anyway.

The next weeks are going to be busy. Celebratory days are over. Am I still hungover from the conference? A bit. But I have to move on and face reality - projects, papers, exams.