These days I feel so tired and stressful, striving to get all my projects done before the deadline. Damn deadline--is the Bible for to-be-journalist like me. Yesterday afternoon I treat myself with a cup of Eggnog Latte at Starbucks, which made me feel so good, warm and comfortable. After that, I went back to J-school’s multimedia lab and continued working on my projects. Many friends here at IUB have already gone or will go back to China soon. Well, I can really feel the solitude, insecurity, and uncertainty at this sort of turning point in my lifetime.

2008 is a very meaningful year in many ways. Everyone studying in U.S. needs to consider the near future seriously because of the economic downturn and dim job market here. Next year is 2009 and I will be 24 years old. It’s my year of bull. Hope it can bring me some good luck. Mom told me I should wear something red from the underwear to the outfit on the day of New Year, which is a tradition in China for people in their years of animal. I am not that kind of superstitious person but I will follow up my mom’s words without doubt. I know everything she does is for my goodness. I want to take a nap right now. Anyway, I believe I can find my niche somewhere. I will figure it out how I can survive myself. Listen to the music of December from Linkin Park. 

Have a great break in China to my dear friends who have already left or will leave soon.