E: Happy Birthday to me!

Birthdays are a call for celebration; PeiLi phrased it nicely to mean “another year that one’s still alive.” At close to quarter of a century, I can see how time can be a Speedy Gonzales and I am exceptionally unfit to be running after it. This means I'll be aging like kimchi in a crack pot at square one, hardly progressing much. Perhaps that’s a wrong symbol to use, I’m telling you it’s kimchi when in fact it’s smelly tofu, both of which are delicious delicacy of the East. Quite the irony, since people think I’m making humongous progress in my academic career; why, she’s in a grad program! Hm…I don’t quite befriend Sigmund Freud anymore that’s for sure, but I do get the eclectic thinkers within range, one of which is the only other Malaysian at UMBC. Not that it’s unpleasant, just challenging when it involves DMC (deep-meaningful conversations). I don’t call for DMC too often now, but people seem to like sharing their concerns with just about anybody. I suppose we don’t see each other too often and also, people of other nationality here knows you have practically NO one to let the cat out to (owh, the horror if that person loves cats).

Well, it’s my birthday again. A good portion of gifts were received back home. People wanted to save on postage and I agree with such wise decision. Actually, it wouldn't matter anyway; it’s the thought that counts right? This post is to wish myself a smooth semester and plenty of good night’s sleep ahead. Also, I would like to give a shout out to those who sent me these lovely presents and for the few who actually donated to my favorite non-profit organization in my name. Not forgetting to my new UMBC pals for a wonderful dinner. As always, I am forever grateful for your love and sincerity. 

Ni kan ma?
Vonnie S.