Holy shit pickles I'm still alive.
To clarify, I just made it through my first year of university and, well, it's not as bad as you'd think. Exams? Well...you have me there. They're not so bad as long as you know what you're talking about, I suppose.
But I somehow lucked out with just 1 exam this semester and like 2 last semester. How do I do these things? Maybe I'm a wizard after all. Still waiting for that fucking Hogwarts letter though.
Anyway! Since I'm avoiding studying for said final exam, I thought I'd update this and fill in a year's worth of information.
This might be harder than I thought.
To start, I guess I'll say what I'm actually in school for. No, it's not science. I'm not smart enough for that. I'm just in a Bachelor of Arts, taking random courses that sound interesting and seeing if I like them or not. And while most are okayish or utter hell, I did end up finding something I'm extremely interested in.
Philosophy. Oh, yeah. The world of constant existentialism and generally freaking out about how insignificant our lives are.
But, it's more than that. Cliche's aside, there are several different aspects of philosophy that I love that I'm sure you wouldn't think of when you hear the term 'philosophy.' Like...we talk about moral ethics, the mind and body (and how they may or may not be connected), beauty and art and why we feel something when we look at a piece of art, god and religion, and, of course, existentialism.
And those are just a couple of the things I remembered off the top of my head.
Actually, I think those are the units that we did in class. Huh.
I'm pretty sure that there's even an upper-level class on Feminism and I'm 300% aboard to take that. Not because I'm some crazy lesbian that hates all men everywhere, but because I'm a crazy lesbian that wants to learn about equality.
All that aside I am seriously considering to major in philosophy. It's just...something, to me, you know?
But choosing my major is still a little whiles away. How about I talk about something that's approaching faster than I thought. More specifically, this Fall.
Might as well come right out with it - I'm going to Japan. Tokyo, Japan, of all places. I know that's a lot to just spurt out with all at once. Rest assured a lot of planning has gone into this. I applied to a little program called Study Abroad at my university, and a few months later here I am, preparing to live for an entire year in the country I've always wanted to visit.
You could say I'm a little excited.
I just...the CULTURE, man. The LANGUAGE, the ANIME.
I'm not gonna lie about my obsession with anime. We all know. It's kind of obvious. (Sigh)
It's an opportunity I can't believe I'm actually a part of, and I'm sure it'll be one of the greatest and scariest experiences of my life.
And I absolutely can't wait for it.
I think I'd like to update this more frequently, too, while I'm there. Share with you guys all my struggles, things I'm learning, and just general touristy things.
Either that or I'd make a separate blog specifically for Japan.
That might be a better idea.
Anyway! Before I end this off I'd also like to shamelessly promote myself - I've started a Youtube channel! It's more of a hobby right now and consistent updates are...not likely...but! I record 'audiobooks,' I suppose, of the stories I've written. I have the first 3 chapters of Minecraft Hardcore (The first) up and I think I'm going to start reading out some short stories soon too. My most recent one that I published, actually, "A Worthless Girl" I think would be great to be read aloud. I think it's meant to be read in that way, actually. Thaaaat was fun to write. Anyway, if you're interested in that it's right here ---> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFA-BIpJfHS-4Fcamevlglg and if not, then whatever, you do you.
Well, shameless promotions aside, a year has passed and I feel less like death and more like I'm slowly advancing through life. Which is probably good. I know I can take care of myself and I think that things are only going to get better from here on out.
So, to those that have made it this far, thanks for letting me yap on for...Christ, 800 words. Sorry. I'll catch all of you later (hopefully not in another year) and I wish you the greatest of nights. Peace in.
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