Howitzer

So I finally got past this week, where I spent almost all my time studying. I think I listened to music all day today, first to get myself in the right mood for my test, and then to celebrate finishing my test. Now I'm in NYC, to enjoy the weekend before studying hard for another quiz on Tuesday. gogogogeorge. Tomorrow will be a fun day in NYC, capped by delicious korean bbq, and karaoke (ugh).

Just Do It, George.

....

LET'S DO IT.

How remiss of me. I almost forgot to make a tribute to the men and women who volunteer their time and health to defend the country. Talking about the sacrifices that the military makes for us citizens is something that seems almost cliche and automatic now. You hear it all the time from politicians, from average people everywhere.

When I first got here, I saw graffiti labeling MIT as a very unpleasant place. An example would be on Harvard bridge, with the words "This way to Hell" pointed towards MIT. It seemed pretty funny at that time, but it's no longer so.

I have to say, MIT is a very, very challenging place. Prepare to give it your all if you are here. I'm definitely starting to do that. Furthermore, it's very emotionally taxing, as MIT forces you to look at your inadequacies, and tests you on how well you can work through them. Let this be a warning to all future prospective students.

It does seem like Hell at times, yet I know I'm being pushed, something that doesn't happen very often. This is unequivocally, a good thing. We'll see in a few weeks whether I'm staying here or not. Until then, wish me luck everyone!

I just came back from using the bathroom by my office. I happened to see a guy standing at the sink as I walk in, nothing really noticeable. However, as I finish my business and go wash my hands, I see fucking short hairs at the sink. Like all over, in the bowl, on the faucet and handles. Wtf! People shave at work?? Not to mention, it's 7pm, so it's not like someone was shaving after working all night at the office. The guy didn't even have the decency to clean up his mess.

Some people...

I guess I'm going on a relationship meme, after spending so long on MIT related issues. Today's topic will be about giving space in a relationship. This is a tricky matter, one that I'm sure almost every couple must deal with at some point. Feeling caged up by your significant other is inevitable; it's very rare for a couple to desire one another in exactly the same way, at exactly the same times. Then, how does one deal with such problems?

Let's examine some more fundamental issues here. When two people pair up who have different levels and types of needs, it is inevitable that one or both of them will end up going out of their comfort zones to satisfy the other. Perhaps they meet halfway, or perhaps one is more willing than the other to compromise.

To navigate this, it's important for both members of a couple to understand both sides. It's important to understand that while spending time with your significant other is a joyful activity, there are other things in life that are worth pursuing too. It is a common trap for many people, especially young adults, to fall into the trap of thinking that your significant other is the sole purpose in your life. (Largest purpose vs. only purpose)

In contrast, it's equally important for the other party to sympathize with the needy person. You must understand that some things are done unselfishly, in a relationship. For a relationship to be successful, there must be much sacrifice from both sides. Thus, you must remember to satisfy your needy significant other. The essential matter to remember is, this needy person is important to you. While you may not wish to spend so much time with them, you do want to see them happy.

Each couple needs to decide what extent each of the views are carried out from the previous two paragraphs are taken.

Bah, this was not one of my better posts. I wish I could've presented things more clearly. Perhaps I'll work on that later.

I'm in a very emotionally depressed period of my life right now. My interests at school have become near-absent, and my out of school life here has been non-existant. My personal life elsewhere is also..eh..a struggle. I would like at least one portion of my life to be care-free.