Unexpected

I didn't expect a 16:37 today, as you can see on the right, which is labeled orange. Perhaps the pair of shoes I wore today was too heavy, which was just improper for jogging. Or perhaps the belt was improperly tightened. In a word, I felt rather rather uncomfortable while jogging. So eventually, I had to stop. A little bit frustrated, but anyway, I won't give up.

The Annoying Rain

As you can see in My Jogging Log in the right column, there are numerous "rain"s on the list. I'm not finding an excuse when I added a "rain" to the list. It did rain and chances are that there will still be a couple of rainy days. What's God doing? He must be crazy!
The rain was rather rather rather annoying. The direct consequence was that my daily jogging schedule was completely disrupted. I was again driven mad. Doing jogging on a daily basis is one of the few things that I can insist on. Is Mr. Rain going to remove "jogging" from the list? No! Don't imagine that he has the ability. I'm abler than he is. But what should I do if I want to beat him? Well, I think I have to find an alternative as soon as possible so that I will not stop in those annoying rainy days, for I'm a sports lover and I don't wanna be a couch potato! But.. what's that "alternative"? I suppose it's swimming. I love swimming just as much as jogging, though I'm only a beginner. However, I have to pay for it, for swimming is not free. I have to pay at least RMB 10-15 each time. That's no small number. After all, I'm not a son of a millionaire. But I just cannot find a better choice. I desire sports! I love sports! Doing daily sports gives me happiness and health. As a matter of fact, sports has already become part of my daily life. It's easy for me to feel good while and after doing sports. On the contrary, if I don't do daily sports, I'm likely to feel bad. For me, sports serves as a natural emotional activator. So, investment on sports is sure to be worthwhile, isn't it?

I have a jogging companion.

I used to do jogging alone, and I've already got used to it. I might feel a little bit lonely sometimes, but it's still enjoyable anyway.
Now I'm lucky enough to find a companion who loves doing jogging just as I do. He's my good friend, Vincent, a very good jogger. We ran around the 4th teaching building and the school library, about 3.5 min a lap on average. Once we ran 18 laps in 1:05:36, as you can see in My Jogging Log in the right column. It's cool! From my own perspective, Vincent has to suffer more pains than I do while jogging, for he's heavier and bigger. But he just doesn't think so. He's such a persevering guy whom I admire a lot.
I will persevere, he will persevere and we will persevere.

The quicker, the earlier, the better.

I'm always being too slow. Perhaps it's because of the tricks played on me by Mr. Neurasthenic or Mr. Depression. But anyway, I have to do something.
There has always been an anonymous force from my inner body which urges me to make a complete change of my life. Is that the so-called "driving force"? Maybe. As you can see, the essay Change Myself is just the product of him. And this time, what does he urge me to do? He urges me to be quicker, quicker and quicker! He's absolutely right. If I can be quicker, then everything in my life will start to change. I still remember those days when I was too lazy to do everything and would not accomplish my assignments until the deadline dropped. I paid for my laziness and slowness. I suffered great pains sitting up late trying to finish my homework the day before school started. It's unforgettable. But did I really like doing so? No! I hated the feeling of being at a loss what to do!
Needless to say, I have to draw a lesson from that. I must do everything before it's too late. But what's the first step? It's being quicker. If I can be quicker, then I won't be late again. The feeling of being earlier is good, isn't it?

A Nice Meet

This Wednesday, I had a nice meet with one of my former senior high school classmates. He's also one of my former deskmates, who's a very very interesting guy. Although he's 20, he speaks and acts as if he's only 12.
I still remember those days when we were deskmates. He was rather annoying at that time. In fact, one of his biggest interests is annoying me. He hurriedly turned to me for help when he was asked by the teacher to read his answers aloud; he secretly glimpsed at my paper and copied my answers when we were taking a test; he purposely pretended that everything's being OK when he'd done something bad to my books.
...
Nevertheless, he's an interesting and generous one. And it's been ages since we last met. I didn't expect that he would call me and I even mistook his voice for someone else's at first hearing. At his proposal, we met at Wu Jiao Chang this Wednestday night. We had a happy meal chat at a restaurant; we had a happy singing at Superstar; we had a happy time at Tom's World; we had a happy ending at Mcdonald's; and we had a happy chat all the way. It's really cool, exciting and unforgettable! It might be the happiest time in my life!
Everyone would love to make friends with Mr. Happiness. Actually, Mr. Happiness is everywhere in our life. Have you found him?

Change Myself

I suddenly remember Leehom Wang's famous album Change Myself. There's no need for me to repeat that I'm being frustrated and helpless now. But the key is: what should I do? As you can see from my previous essays, I've been using the strategy -- to "let it be". But.. is it really the best solution? My opinion on this question may vary from time to time. But at present, I don't think it to be the best method. Instead, I need some changes, though I hate changes. There's no denying that nobody's personality is perfect. There are more or less some shortcomings. For me, it's more evident. It seems that I'm always living "around a circle". If I do not actively use force, my life track will never change. It will be a "circle" forever. But is that the life style I really want? No! Absolutely NOT!! If I can be more active, my life may be completely transformed. That is to say, if I can make a breakthrough, the current "circle" will no longer exist.
Therefore, if I want to be myself, I have to change the current "myself" first. So, Koala Choi, don't be so down! Be high instead!! Come on!

I love nighttime.

I've already forgotten since when have I got this addiction. How I wish it could always be nighttime, though I know it's impossible! I don't know why I love nighttime so much. In the nighttime, It's easy for me to feel good whether I choose to take a walk or to do jogging. I enjoy the peacefulness. I enjoy being myself.

Losing Appetite

As the title indicates, I've lost my appetite recently. Is there anything wrong with my stomach? No, my stomach's OK. Am I having a temperature? No, my temperature's OK. Then, what's wrong? Mr. Depression came again? You are right. As a matter of fact, this is not the first time that this kind of situation has happened. But I'm just too astonished to find that it will replay when I'm 20. If I were 12 now, then it wouldn't be surprising. But I'm 20 now! How could it happen again?!
I tried to find the answer, and finally I got it. The answer is: perhaps I just have a special affection for being home. I love my home too much. Nobody else can understand it.

A Deep Breath

Take a deep breath, and you'll find yourself lost in such pleasant weather. I hear the step of Miss Spring coming nearer and nearer. Yes, the lovely season is coming. All kinds of creatures are coming back to life. What they see is another brand-new year. For me, it's just another brand-new start. What I have to do is to take hold of the opportunity, for the key of the whole year lies in spring, doesn't it?
I just cannot wait to take another deep breath. Wow! It's so fascinating! The air smells a little bit like that in hot summers. I love it, though I don't know why. Maybe it's just because of the soaring of the temperature these days. Haha..
And the new semester is within my sight. What shall I do? I think there's no need for me to repeat it. Come on! I can!!

I almost cried.

Never has it been such a long difficult journey. Never have I run in such strong wind. I almost cried! Was God testing me? I don't know. Nevertheless, I made it eventually. Wow!! And now, I'm just taking pride in myself. Haha..
I know I still have a long way to go. But anyway, I will persevere.

Another "Wow" Day

It's another "Wow" today! I've run for several times, but how long on earth did I run each time? According to Google Map, which is really a powerful tool, a lap in my case adds up to about 400 meters, equivalent to a circle of a standard track. What a coincidence!
Today I ran 25 laps in an hour (To be exact, it's 59:59! Is that amazing?!). That is to say, I ran 10000M! Wow!! That's cool!
In one word, doing jogging on a daily basis makes me feel good! Wanna have a try? Start right now! You won't be regretful!

Deeply Moved By Forrest Gump

I haven't seen many movies, but Forrest Gump, which I have just finished, is no doubt the best one. It's such a classic that everyone is going to be moved, and I'm just no exception. To tell the truth, I was almost moved to tears.
There are lots of classic quotes, such as "Life is a box of chocolate. You never know what you're gonna get." But what I learned most from the movie is the quote "Put the past behind you before you can move on." From my own perspective, for anyone who can really follow this quote, his life is sure to be completely transformed.

Sharing: 8 Essential Strategies To Saying “No”

Everyone may have experienced this situation: One day, Student A turned to Student B for some help. "Could you please do me a favor, my friend?" But for some reasons, Student B was unable or reluctant to offer his hand. What should he do? How should he say "No"?
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I'm seeking...

I'm always being trapped by some unsolved psychological problems. Sometimes it's really annoying. And this is not the first time that I've almost been driven mad.
But if you ask me why I seem to be always suffering such kind of pains, what I can say is just "I don't know." To be frank, it's not a simple question. The answer may be quite complicated. Maybe I was born with such personality or something.

I'm lovin' it!

This morning, I received the book I bought on dangdang.com the day before yesterday. Right is the cover of the book. As you can see, it's entitled C++ Primer. Can you guess what the book is about? You are right. It's a book about C++ computer programming. And if you are careful enough, you can see from the picture that this book is the original English edition! Am I kind of crazy? Haha.. It may be quite difficult for me to read, but I believe that it can also serve as a powerful tool for me to learn and improve my English.

Anyway, I'm lovin' it!

Wow!!

Attracted by this title? Please note that this "Wow" does not refer to World Of Warcraft (Actually, I'm not playing any online games!)! This "Wow" is a real interjection which came out from my mouth after a 1-hour jogging. A 1-hour jogging? Are you cheating? Absolutely not! I ran for a solid hour without a single pause! Sounds unbelievable? But it's true! Several hours ago, I was still wondering whether or not I would be able to create a new record (See Insomnia.), but now I've made it.
What about tomorrow? Will it be another "Wow"? Just wait and see!

Sharing: How To Become An Early Riser

Perhaps 9 out of 10 will find it rather difficult to get up early, including me. How can we all become early risers?
Check it out via clicking the following link provided that you're interested:
http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/05/how-to-become-an-early-riser/

My anxiety level is increasing.

As the new semester is approaching, my anxiety level is also increasing. I don't know whether my friends have got the same feeling. For me, I've got used to it. As a matter of fact, I've been suffering from such sort of anxiety since my childhood time.
What should I do? What can I do? Maybe the best solution is just to let it be.

Insomnia

Oh, my god! I haven't enjoyed a good night's sleep for quite a few days! I'm on the edge of being driven mad! What's wrong?
Still remember my last essay which is entitled X=46? To be frank, I wonder whether or not I'll be able to break this record in the following days. Without a good rest and enough energy, how can I expect a new breakthrough?
Actually, Mr. Insomnia seems to be much interested to play with me these days, though I'm not willing to be his friend. Last night, I was awoken by Mr. Insomnia for at least 3-4 times! What a nightmare! When the clock said 8 o'clock, I was again awoken. But this time, it's Dad. "You have to adjust your biological clock, for the new term is coming." OK, I have no alternative but to get up at once, though I was feeling dizzy.
Mr. Insomnia, can you stay away from me? I don't feel like playing with you any longer!

X=46

Still remember My First 40 min+? If so, then it won't be hard for you to get the meaning of "X=46". Haha..
Speed up! I can!!

My First 40 min+

It's the first time that I have run for 40 min+. A little bit challenging, but I managed it.
Tomorrow will be an X for me. X=? 45? 50? 60? I don't know. But I will persevere. Come on!!

Saying Goodbye To Xiaonei And QQ

I've been using Xiaonei and QQ for quite a long period of time, but now I'm here saying goodbye to them. As is known to all, the former one provides fast and convenient SNS service, while the latter one is widely accepted as an excellent IM software. Both are quite popular, especially with us young students. They serve as powerful tools which have created shortcuts for communication between people.
However, I do have wasted too much time and energy on them and I'm just too anxious to ask for a change -- a complete change. So, from this moment on, you will not find me either on Xiaonei or on QQ, but you can still find me here on Blogger.
Am I right this time? I think so.

Untitled

Be cautious whenever you make a decision.

Enjoy the feeling of sweating!

Haven't done aerobics for quite a long period of time. Just now I retried it. It's really exciting and fun! I'm just too excited to enjoy the feeling of sweating!
Interested? Try it right now!

Happy New Year!!

A new year, a new start.
Come on, 2009!!

Really enjoy having a cold bath.

Reexperienced the feeling of having a cold bath. So cool and enjoyable! Definitely keep doing it!

Sense Of Achievement

"It's so cool!!" -- This is my friend's comment.
Recently, I've successfully written a VB program for one of my best friends. It's a small program whose function is sorting randomly. When the project was finished, I felt fairly excited and relieved and also a sense of achievement at the same time . To be frank, it's no easy job for me to write such a program, even if it's so tiny and simple, for it has been such a long period of time since I last used Visual Basic 6.0 to make a program. Nearly green to it, I read over a lot of materials, including my previous works. Actually, I even copied some of the codes from one of my previous programs. Wasn't it an efficient and effective way? Haha.. Continuously encountering technical problems and bugs, I was almost driven to mad. But during the process of thinking out and trying out different solutions, I eventually made it. Although much time and energy was put into, I think it's worthwhile, as long as my friend loved my program.
If you're interested, please write me (mailto:koala.choi@gmail.com) and I would love to share it with you:)

3.17

Thank God! All subjects are passed. Better than expected, but still too low. I know what I should do.

Before It's Too Late

Do everything before it's too late.

A Strange Dream

I was on a METRO, bending my head over the unfinished assignments, completely at a loss what to do, anxious and worried.
Such a strange dream. Did it tend to indicate something? I think so. That is: Before It's Too Late.

Direction

Which direction am I going in? I don't know. This is the 4th day of my winter holidays, but my holiday life is still in a mess. What's wrong? I still remember that night when I became determined to be more committed and work harder to realize my dream. But.. have I taken any measures? Absolutely NOT!
Actions speak louder than words. I'll soon find the right direction.

A Nice Afternoon

The sunshine makes me warm.
The breeze makes me comfortable.
We haven't chatted for long.
We haven't met for ages.
Everything is changing.
Friendship remains unchanged.
Such a nice afternoon!
Who won't enjoy it?

I know what I really want.

The winter holidays have already come.
I know what I really want.

1st Day Of Jogging

Hi, friends! I'm back! Long time no see!
To be frank, I'm completely dissatisfied with my final examination, especially with my mathematics. I was depressed and frustrated for quite a long time, worrying about my bleak future and everything. Since my parents did not pose a big pressure on me, I was a little bit relieved. And now I'm being OK. The reasons for my failure are quite complicated, but Mr. Neurasthenic may still be the biggest suspect. This is not the first time that I have mentioned the word "neurasthenic". Actually, I've been suffering from Mr. Neurasthenic for quite a long period of time. Perhaps there's only one person in the world who can truly feel my pains, but I don't care.
To get rid of Mr. Neurasthenic, I started jogging this morning. I had not run for long, so it's really painful for me to continue. But I had to continue. I had to hold the middle. Although I only ran for about 20 minutes, I created a good start, didn't I? My head was reeling, but I didn't care. I know for sure that if I want to recover myself, I have to suffer the pains. No pains, no gains, right?
Tomorrow I'll continue the process, though I know it's being harder and harder...

Being absent for a long time

As the final examination is approaching, I have to spend more time and energy preparing myself for it. So, from this moment on, my blog will not be updated until the exam is over.
Thank you for your attention.

Taking Control Of Our Own Emotions

There is no denying that our emotions play a vital role in our road to success. So learning to take control of our own emotions is very essential.
As one of my previous essays indicated, I was severely attacked by Mr. Depression. But things began to change when one of my friends came to me for a walk. We walked a long way, confiding to each other and both playing the role of a listener. Soon another one of my friends came and we kept confiding and sharing. And.. in the end, what happened? For my friend, his problem was successfully solved. For me, Mr. Depression went away unconsciously.
As you may note, I've been using the word "confide" in my essays and I'm just too excited to share with everyone the technique to take control of our own emotions. The technique I referred to is no other than CONFIDING. It's such a powerful tool that if it is used properly, almost all problems can be solved. It's just where the value of true friendship lies in. A true friend is willing to listen to you confiding while a faked one may not. Again, find one to confide to if necessary. DO NOT shoulder all the pressure, burdens and frustrations yourself. Try sharing them with your best friends and soon you'll get the same result as me!
And.. that's why I'm so excited now because I've found the true friendship I've been looking for!

Gratified to have a friend like you.

Thank you, God! I'm so grateful that you have granted me two intimate friends whom I will treasure in my whole lifetime.
There's no doubt that you two are my real soul mates. We share lots of common language, common topics and common interests. That's really amazing! Whenever I have sorrows, you are always there ready for me, willing to be my listener and listen to me confiding. Whenever you have funny stories, you just can't wait sharing with me the joys and funs, making me happy and delighted. I'm really thankful. I'm just too relieved and gratified to have a friend like you!
A friend in need is a friend indeed. My experiences have proved it.

It seems that...

It seems that my life is going towards a wrong direction. I used to be happy, but now I am not. I used to be optimistic, but now I am not. I used to be ambitious, but now I am not.
What's wrong? I don't know. Maybe something unknown is gradually approaching and destroying me. I hate the feeling of being depressed and frustrated, but I'm too weak to conquer it. It seems that I've been severely attacked by Mr. Depression, though I'm not willing to admit. An hour ago, I was jogging on the playground. But unlike the many times when I felt completely relaxed, excited, delighted and rejuvenated after a 20-minute jog, this time I couldn't find any of the good feelings. I didn't know where they had gone. I was disappointed and defeated.
Maybe this is the most terrible period of time in my whole lifetime. I believe that if I can go through it, my life will still be full of sunshine!

A Big Surprise

It's beyond my wildest imagination! I couldn't believe my eyes. Was I dreaming? I saw the small candles burning, I saw the happy guys laughing, and I saw a big, lovely cake in front of me! Everything's true! It's such a big surprise!
We sang the "Happy Birthday" song; we shared the tasty cake; we played childhood games; we ate; we drank... everyone was having a good time. Lying on the grass, watching the stars in the sky, everyone was lost.
Thank you, Chanel! Thank you, my friends! I feel so lucky and honored to be your friend that I almost can't speak out a single word to express my gratitude. May all of you be happy and healthy every day from this moment on!

Find one to confide to if necessary.

Moments ago, I was in low spirits. Too many things happened and they almost drove me crazy! But after confiding to one of my best friends, I'm feeling much better now!
We chatted for more than 1 hour and when the chat was over, I could not find any minute traces of the previous negative feelings. Where were they? Actually, they were totally out of my body! They did not belong to me any longer! It's so cool and exciting! And.. as you can guess, I'm again in high spirits now!
So, whenever you need to confide, find one to. It'll do great harm to your mental health if you accumulate too much negative emotions in your body!

Yes, you are my bosom friend!

Yes, you are my bosom friend!
We share so much interests;
We share so much thoughts;
We share so much experiences.
You listen to me talking;
You listen to me confiding;
You listen to me complaining.
You give me the courage;
You give me the confidence;
You give me the driving force.
To be your friend, I'm so lucky;
To be your friend, I'm so happy;
To be your friend, I'm so grateful.
Yes, you are my bosom friend!

Caught By Mr. Cold

Yes, it's true. This time, I was caught by Mr. Cold.
Several days ago, I was still proud of myself. Many of us had caught a cold, but I was not included. But now, I have to admit that even though I've been having a cold bath, there's still some possibility that I might be one of the victims of Mr. Cold.
But, that does not mean I will stop having a cold bath. Actually, I will continue the process! As you know, having a cold bath, especially in winters, does good to our body, doesn't it?

Sharing: Do It Now!

This is one of my favorite. It always gives me a lot of power and thoughts. And now I would like to share with you this excellent article. Hope it will help you in some aspects.
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Welcome To My New Blog!

Hi, everyone!
Welcome to my new blog: http://koala1202.blogspot.com/!
In this blog, I would like to share with you my ideas, thoughts, feelings, experiences, interests and so forth. Hope you'll enjoy your time here!
Any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
mailto:koala.choi@gmail.com
Best regards,
Koala Choi