Your Heart will Guide You
Saturday, February 23, 8:42 PM
Today turned out fabulous. Like in many romance movies, the lead character makes a mad dash to the airport, pleading their lover not to leave. So, my dash wasn't as dramatic or as rushed. Some factors wanted to hold me back, but this wouldn't stop me. I would face the cold weather; I would run out of the house without further notice. It was dark in the morning; but as I got closer to school the sun glorified the skies. I had on my grey hoodie, striped Hollister henley, and a great determination to be with the science bowl people. I knew I was intruding, but whatever, Joseph invited me and I would not decline. There wasn't enough space for me at first. We worked it out, but only after a long wait in the coldness. The sky transitioned through many colors.Mr. Shih, who just met me today asked to confirm with my dad to let me go to the Science Bowl. I really would've been upset if it didn't work out. He asked whether I brought in a permission slip, but Alex vouched for me saying that the slips were turned into Joseph a long, long time ago. What a nice guy. I called my dad and he was just waking up. He wasn't aware of my absence, but Mr. Shih, with his big heart, convinced my dad to let me go. Did I mention I didn't sleep because of this opportunity? I was too excited to come; I did jumping jacks to calm down. I got to go along with Michelle, the ride there had good conversation.
I didn't have breakfast with the crew. Nothing looked too good. I skipped it, and watched the second team most of the day. I heard the first team was doing rather well. By lunch break, we sat around. Danny seemed very down. Some more sleep would've helped him lift his mood. I was left out alittle sitting with strangers, who were actually volunteers and students at Berkeley. They pointed out some nice details about getting around town. Lunch was decent and I liked the cookies. Our first team went through elemination rounds; time seemed to pass by slowly. We were very close to winning the last match, but we ended up in third place anyways. Alex was upset. I just wanted to give him a hug, and I did. Wow, I didn't restrain myself from giving out affection for once.
It was indeed a long day, but it was nice to go out for sushi. It was raining, but we got to the right place. It would open in thirty minutes. I don't know how, but we sang with Michelle's Ipod and time flew by. My conception of time is higly dissorted now. I didn't care for the sushi, and got a bento box meal. It was more reasonably priced ($9.95) than the one in Jonathan Ho's newspaper article. Hoai got curry; he didn't like it. Danny played with the Edamame pea pods, but didn't touch much of his soba noodles. People had tempura; I remember liking it, but now I just rather avoid it. I was right, the weather cleared up and it was nice being inside the restuarant. The ceiling had a glittery touch.
We were to go out for frozen yoghurt afterwards? How were we to watch a movie after that? No time! And there was no time. The girls excluding Kathy, Mr. Shih and Kevin got to the frozen yoghurt shop early. It took the boys forever to get here. I think it was 40 minutes later that they went inside the shop. I had stomache pangs from further stress. I was worrying about the boys I guess, and I recovered later. Michelle and I ordered a half cookie and creams and half french vanilla, topped with white chocolate. I got a little messy from the yoghurt; Danny laughed and it was a first today. I realized we totally should've taken more photos this day. There's always next time. Danny and Michelle rode back home together. It started raining once more, I had things to think about, but it didn't seem to matter now.
I just had a relaxed time getting back to Andrew Hill. I called my dad to pick me up when we were 10 minutes away from campus.So it turns out, I've been out much of this week. I told my dad I wouldn't be going anywhere tomorrow, but I plan to bake an ice cream cake at Annie's tomorrow. I will, but I made myself promise to finish my math homework. Let's see how this turns out. I wonder if it can compare to today. I can't wait to get back to school, and yet I haven't done all my work. Hahah. It'll be fine. I will get something done! I thought I'd get home later today.
It isn't late, but it feels like later. Sleep deprivation, maybe? I seriously still am bursting with emotions. Classify them, and put them somewhere else. The Sadie Hawkin's dance sponsored by Andrew Hill's Junior class will be schduled for March 21st, 8-11pm. I hope I'm attending, I hope Berkeley's good. I hope Annie will be happy on her birthday. This is all less than a month away, I love you all.
