January 2012
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honestly i never thought i’d crawl my way here again. winter break was amazing and with the new semester, it was difficult to adjust. i can barely wake up and when i do, i pray it’s the weekend. i dont know. i miss having fun without a care in the world and here i am, back in boston caring once more.
December 2011
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Last Day!
Woohoo! My last exam is today at 1 PM! Guess who is distracted and not studying at all?!
I’m going to ace this exam without studying. Maybe I’ll take a nap.
A School Board Member Takes High School... →
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It's Almost Over...Thank God!
Today, I handed in THREE 10 - 15 page papers that were assigned a week ago and they were all due today. On top of that, a final exam to study for that was also today. I am home and safe, thank God for that! Although my head is burning up again.
All that is left is to give a presentation and take my next exam. It’s almost over, it’s almost OVER!
I just got home and I ate a whole pot...
“When people are free to do as they please, they usually imitate each other.”
– Eric Hoffer (via livejamie)
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The Value of Underwears
Boy: Help me buy boxers! I didn't do laundry ~_~
Me: Okay! DONE!
Boy: How much did they cost?
Me: $38 for three :)
Boy: What did hell did you buy? Premium boxers?!
Me: They're Ralph Lauren Polo...how much do boxers cost anyway?
Boy: $3-6 each?
Me: Oh...
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writings-of-a:
So my good friend, Annie, brought up the idea of opening our own practice when the time comes. Even though it may be 20 years from now, I’m excited. Just gotta keep my goals in sight.
:D
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Marketing Scheme Person Dude Called me
Dude: Hi I am calling in regard to your latest online questionnaire you filled out.
Me: Oh... *Thinks: What?* Hi?
Dude: You'll love what we are going to offer you, by joining our club you save over $100 dollars in coupons for grocery at Walmart, Target, etc., $50 gift cards for gas, savings on airline fees, and rewards to go to your favorite restaurant!
Me: I am a student, I don't drive, I don't go on vacations, I'm too poor to eat out and I do not shop for grocery at Walmart, Target, etc.
Dude: *repeats* You can get all these great gifts just by going on a trial run for $2.99 for 14-days!
Me: What happens after 14 days?
Dude: Then we'll give you even more gifts, but after 14 days you'll have to pay $15 dollar per month. If you decide to cancel your membership, you can keep all the gifts!
Me: I don't want any of this...
Dude: *repeats the "great" gifts*
Me: Nope.
Dude: What if I say if you register, I can get my bonus? It'll be really great if you'll help me out.
Me: You can save your breath and call someone else to help you out...
Dude: *repeats gifts*
Me: No.
Dude: *repeats*
Me: No.
Dude: *repeats*
Me: No.
Dude: Have a great day!
Me: *hangs up*
The Story of How I Died
I’m sitting on train and all I can think about is how content my belly feels after stuffing down a grilled chicken with chili sauce burrito down my throat. Did I mention it was super sized? My eyes are feeling heavy as the train rocks and cradles the passengers inside. You can hear the slow rumble and murmurs of the passengers and the train tracks. It’s Tuesday and my God it is cloudy...
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“If you are a woman, if you’re a person of colour, if you are gay, lesbian,...”
– Margaret Cho (via thechocolatebrigade)
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Psychology Club: Research Panel
I am home now with a fever and a nostril that refuses to stop sniffling. Nonetheless, tonight’s Psychology Club event was very successful! We had eight Professors and graduate students come in and speak about their research and they’re all very enthusiastic to recruit undergrads as research assistants (RA). Not to mention, all the seats are filled up and the sign-up sheets are packed...
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Two Lesbians raised a boy and this is how he...
junkyard-bodhisattva:
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The Next Step?
Take the GRE & Subject test.
Why does college feel so similar to high school? In high school, I had to take the SAT to get into a college and now the GRE for graduate school. Since it has been 3 years since I’ve taken a math course, I should probably enroll into one.
For my SAT, I went into a word-of-mouth secret and underground-based cram school. That sounded pretty awesome right? I...
November 2011
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Dear Coke Talk: On forgiving and forgiveness.
6od:
dearcoketalk:
What does the act of forgiveness entail? How do you know once you’ve reached that point? I mean, if you recall traumatic situations and painful memories and can remember how they hurt and angered you, can you still claim to have achieved forgiveness? Forgiveness is the process by which you let go of anger and resentment. You will know you’ve reached the point of...
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I am planning to have my 'real' name changed.
My friends and family members call me, Annie. What many do not know is that my real name is En Xiu. While my name represents my ethnicity, I believe that it’s a burden when it comes to employment when the employer breezes through my resume and catches upon my hard-to-pronounce and distinctive Chinese name. It’s already tough with the rising unemployment rate but if something so...
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i am a sad panda part ii
I received a vaccination shot during my Thanksgiving break. I hate needles, they hurt! A las, I am bundled up because I am catching a cold. I can’t concentrate or sleep because my nose is stuffy and my throat hurts.
I am going to have a very hard time studying for my next exam and for finals week.
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i am a sad panda
I had to give up owning a hypoallergenic yorkie, who goes by the name Kyle because I am not allow to have any dogs until I graduate college. Do you know how much this hypoallergenic yorkie is worth? Take a guess. $2000, yep! I gave it away to my friend whom I do not think is responsible enough to take care of him. I regret this decision very much!
He was such a good and adorable dog.
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You’re convinced that you’re all...
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papers
i hate writing papers. it doesn’t matter how much i know or the number of sources i’ve accumulated over a short period of time. it’s the process of organizing and structuring it that wrecks havoc! i dont know how you guys do it. i see people sit down and write 10 pages without taking a break. the moment i sit down and open microsoft word, i stare at the blank document on hours...
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Fortune Tellers
I don’t believe in fortune tellers. I think they’re bogus and faux, but I’ve had really funky things happen to me in the past that cannot be scientifically explained. I will talk about that on another day because tonight, my friend Wen told me that she is going to see a fortune teller tomorrow who has a reputation for being very accurate in her predictions. Now that she’s...
Making progress! Again!
A few weeks ago I was utterly saddened and disappointed of the faculty member(s) of my psychology department because they’re not helping me when I ask or how she/he would withhold important information and it was due to the lack of information that lead my downfall. Even though I was down in the abyss of eternal despair, the windows and doors of opportunities are knocking and ready for me to...
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I am having heaps of fun imagining all the amazing and fun things I can do once I reach New York! Right now, I’m waiting for my laundry to dry so I can finally finish packing and head out. My little hamster is already running around in circles and staring at me with his beady eyes, maybe he senses that I am going to be gone for a while? Don’t fret my little rodent, I’ll be back!
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I hate to admit this, but getting married is probably the only shortcut I can take to finish graduate school. By getting married, I will receive financial stability, emotional support, and familial support. So much for being independent.
Maybe I should set up tents outside my school and protest for rising tuition rates. Will Suffolk U. follow the example of UC Davis and pepper spray my face...
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My biggest fear right now is not getting accepted into a doctorates program for clinical psychology. The thought of it makes me want to break down and cry. I have to work harder. I have to shine. I’ve worked hard for this, I have to make it.
It’s funny how no one bothered to warn me that it’s a rigorous process. Well I know now and there’s no way in hell I’ll back...
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Watchvisualistics:
Autumn Mornings
Will everything we do be worth it? The down payment we put on life to get a piece of paper that tells people you can pass some classes. As a student you can easily be discouraged and shy away from what was once your goal.
Thanks to everyone that helped me make this happen, my first attempt at making a short film.
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11.11.11.11:11
I didn’t get to make my wishes today. I completely forgot! Even though I was constantly reminded of it on twitter and facebook. For awhile now, I’ve made a wish every time the clock strikes 11:11, so it should all add up? I hope so!
On other news, it turns out that my mother’s birthday is today! Mom lied about her real birthday for…about my whole life and I have been...
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lisajoie:
a tornado flew around my room before...
i wish i can start working after i get my bachelors. a real job with a real salary! i will probably end up at in laboratory as a research assistant with a meager stipend. but wouldn’t it be amazing that, with proper training, i can actually begin to help and provide mental care for the community? *le sigh* five more years to go… i think ill go get a tattoo while i wait.
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Internship Shortage Frustrates Clinicians in... →
The issue is on the minds of many graduate students in psychology right now, with the application season for next year’s internships in full swing. Last year, 937 students, or 24 percent of those who applied, were not accepted by any of the sites they had chosen — and students must complete internships to earn their degrees and venture out into the workplace.
“These results are unacceptable,”...
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Spring Registration!
Yes! I get to choose my courses for Spring’12 tomorrow and I get to have the SENIOR priority even though I am only a junior :D! Who’s laughing now suckers? All you pizzas taking all the courses I’ve ever wanted. Now it is pay back time! I’m going to take all the amazing psych. courses and all your noobs can’t have them!!!!
i have always been future oriented as oppose to thinking in the present. im also a big list maker, planning out the steps and in what process i want to take to get to my goal. because everything is always so chaotic around me, having an organized list makes everything run smoothly. but lately i realized that my lists doesn’t allow me to enjoy life. where’s the fun and giggles? so im...
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Oh hey! It's November!
It’s time to prepare my Christmas Wish List :D
Dear Santa,
I’ve been very good this year! I didn’t burn anyone’s house down or poisoned kids with rotten candy. Please send me a new LV bag my way. If you’re feeling generous, Chanel will make me very happy.
Love,
Annie
October 2011
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[Trigger Warning: Discussion of offensive... →
mindovermatterzine:
Andrew, who runs the wonderful zine ilivesweat (check it out!) gave me a heads up on this interesting and important article about DC Comics’ portrayal of the mentally ill (particularly those with psychotic diagnoses).
The role of the media in encouraging stigmatizing attitudes towards the mentally ill should not be underestimated - especially comics, which have a high...