News update
I'm am back in Umeå for about 2 weeks, I'm still not sure when I'll go back to Stockholm.
I am broke and I'm looking for places to stay here in Umeå and for people to give me free food.
It's my birthday the 28th! I plan to celebrate it! With cake! Join me!
In 21 days, I'm moving to Warsaw to do my exchange. I.e. I'm flying down September 9th. You're welcome to visit.
I am broke and I'm looking for places to stay here in Umeå and for people to give me free food.
It's my birthday the 28th! I plan to celebrate it! With cake! Join me!
In 21 days, I'm moving to Warsaw to do my exchange. I.e. I'm flying down September 9th. You're welcome to visit.
The top 5 list of subjects I didn't enjoy studying
5. Physical education and health - I don't understand how anymore could enjoy this subject.
4. Physics - It wasn't that bad since I slept through most of it, but when I was awake it was awful. Brr.
3. Mathematics - Sometimes I really enjoyed it, but when I came to the point where it no longer felt logic, it was torture.
2. Business economics, the advanced course - Mostly just counting and doing the boring kinds of math.
1. Economics - Take the boring parts of business economics, add the most boring parts of math and mix in a lot of boring graphs.
4. Physics - It wasn't that bad since I slept through most of it, but when I was awake it was awful. Brr.
3. Mathematics - Sometimes I really enjoyed it, but when I came to the point where it no longer felt logic, it was torture.
2. Business economics, the advanced course - Mostly just counting and doing the boring kinds of math.
1. Economics - Take the boring parts of business economics, add the most boring parts of math and mix in a lot of boring graphs.
the day of giving up
I've realized that I will get answer from China so late that I might not be able to go. (Ticket prices increases all the time, it will take time to get a visa and I need to apply for a student loan)
and Elisabeth doesn't wanna go anymore, because it's been too long now. I understand her. I think there will be quite a few backing off from this because it's been too long, and they simply couldn't risk doing nothing this summer and instead said yes to a job. I would've done if I had got the job in Oslo that I applied for.
So when they do tell who's accepted, they will have trememndous amount of working with reservs instead because people don't wanna go anymore. It's 30 universities in total. My university had 15 applications, and I'm pretty sure that number is close to everyone elses too, so about ~450 frustrated and angry students who still haven't been answered a rather simple question.
Today, to save myself, I applied for three jobs. If I get any of them, I will take that job instead.
and Elisabeth doesn't wanna go anymore, because it's been too long now. I understand her. I think there will be quite a few backing off from this because it's been too long, and they simply couldn't risk doing nothing this summer and instead said yes to a job. I would've done if I had got the job in Oslo that I applied for.
So when they do tell who's accepted, they will have trememndous amount of working with reservs instead because people don't wanna go anymore. It's 30 universities in total. My university had 15 applications, and I'm pretty sure that number is close to everyone elses too, so about ~450 frustrated and angry students who still haven't been answered a rather simple question.
Today, to save myself, I applied for three jobs. If I get any of them, I will take that job instead.
No good news today
Interestingly enough, the results from my final exam came back much earlier than expected. Today I found out that I've failed. But have I heard from Shanghai? Ofcourse not. Even though they promised to give an answer no later than last week.
And this is my very rewarding conversation with Shanghai lady:
Me: Have they made a decision about Shanghai?
Lady: Yes.
Me: Oh, can you tell me?
Lady: I don't know the decision. They're printing it out now.
Me: Printing it out?
Lady: Yes.
Me: Can you call them and ask?
Lady: It's not necessary, they will announce it any minute now.
*a few hours later*
Me: Is there any information about Shanghai?
Lady: No.
Me: Can you call them and ask?
Lady: They've gone for the day, you might get an answer tomorrow but no earlier than that.
___
Honestly, I think I've earned candy.
And this is my very rewarding conversation with Shanghai lady:
Me: Have they made a decision about Shanghai?
Lady: Yes.
Me: Oh, can you tell me?
Lady: I don't know the decision. They're printing it out now.
Me: Printing it out?
Lady: Yes.
Me: Can you call them and ask?
Lady: It's not necessary, they will announce it any minute now.
*a few hours later*
Me: Is there any information about Shanghai?
Lady: No.
Me: Can you call them and ask?
Lady: They've gone for the day, you might get an answer tomorrow but no earlier than that.
___
Honestly, I think I've earned candy.
Nu gäller det att ta i med hårdhandskarna
Tried to actually call her, because she refuses to answers my e-mails. She said she e-mailed them but they haven't answered yet. They're both slow. Shanghai lady never answers e-mail and is rarely in her office, but this time I do admit that she can't help me. It's Finland's fault and we're waiting for Finland. Can they please hurry up? The worst thing I know is waiting.
This week I'm waiting for:
1. Answer from Shanghai (come on, come on)
2. Getting my final exam back - which I'll get back on Thursday. When I wrote it I felt like I could pass, but the longer I wait the more sure I am that I have failed. First I thought I could get 26 points (pass is 25), but then 20 and now I'm more sure of that I'll get 5-10 points. If even that. But the best thing would be if I just could stop wondering and just know. Same thing about Shanghai. If Shanghai won't happen I want to be able to make other plans.
3. My trip to Sicily. (I'm leaving Saturday or Sunday, I'm not sure)
This week I'm waiting for:
1. Answer from Shanghai (come on, come on)
2. Getting my final exam back - which I'll get back on Thursday. When I wrote it I felt like I could pass, but the longer I wait the more sure I am that I have failed. First I thought I could get 26 points (pass is 25), but then 20 and now I'm more sure of that I'll get 5-10 points. If even that. But the best thing would be if I just could stop wondering and just know. Same thing about Shanghai. If Shanghai won't happen I want to be able to make other plans.
3. My trip to Sicily. (I'm leaving Saturday or Sunday, I'm not sure)
A wonderful day
It was my dad's birthday today. 62 years old. Man, that's old. I had forgotten, but realized it. I bought fancy food and ate it out in the sun to celebrate.
After that, I spent time with Elin, barbequed. Sat in the sun. Had a beer. We saw Jane Austen - Pride and prejudice.
Sanna came by Elin's place. We ate chocolate and Sanna tried an energy drink for the first time. I drink them almost everyday haha, they only cost 50 cent or so.
And I called my brother (!). He answered. I have called him every day for 2 months now, and today he answered for the first time. O.o
After that, I spent time with Elin, barbequed. Sat in the sun. Had a beer. We saw Jane Austen - Pride and prejudice.
Sanna came by Elin's place. We ate chocolate and Sanna tried an energy drink for the first time. I drink them almost everyday haha, they only cost 50 cent or so.
And I called my brother (!). He answered. I have called him every day for 2 months now, and today he answered for the first time. O.o
Not really an update
New York in august would be cool.
Discussed going to Visby with Sam in the middle of august too.
Sam doesn't like plans. I NEED plans.
China is depending on Finland, and finland will let Shanghai lady know in next week. here I am, waiting. Again.
Discussed going to Visby with Sam in the middle of august too.
Sam doesn't like plans. I NEED plans.
China is depending on Finland, and finland will let Shanghai lady know in next week. here I am, waiting. Again.
Starting to lose my mind here
Sam got a job today, or more likely, two. But anyway - he'll become a tutor in math. he'll start working August, 25 I think - working all days, and at night he will be a part of the nollning going on at his university course, which is basically getting to know the new students and partying and doing stuff with them so they'll feel welcome. That period is always very busy, so now that he'll be busy both days and nights it drives me crazy. He won't have any time for me, so there's no point for me to stay here, is it?
My birthday is August, 28 and I want to celebrate it with him and everyone else. I was planning on moving away for real, leaving the country, after that. But what point is there in doing nothing the whole days, while everyone else is busy doing their own stuff?
This is frustrating. I planned on staying at his house if I came to Umeå in august, and he said "well good for you, it won't be very crowded since you'll have the place to yourself." yeah, great, that's really why I wanna go to Umeå - to hang out in an empty apartment...
News about Shanghai tomorrow - please!!
My birthday is August, 28 and I want to celebrate it with him and everyone else. I was planning on moving away for real, leaving the country, after that. But what point is there in doing nothing the whole days, while everyone else is busy doing their own stuff?
This is frustrating. I planned on staying at his house if I came to Umeå in august, and he said "well good for you, it won't be very crowded since you'll have the place to yourself." yeah, great, that's really why I wanna go to Umeå - to hang out in an empty apartment...
News about Shanghai tomorrow - please!!
this is what I'm waiting for
On friday, shanghai lady returns to Sweden and then she might give me an answer!!!!
Thinkin' packin'
So, about one month before I empty the apartment. I'm trying to figure out what to store and what to bring.
I'll leave flowers, my book shelf, my portraits of stalin, bush and hitler, my tv and my extra bed in the apartment.
Obvious things to store is closets, desk(s) and my bed. I also have at least 5 boxes of kitchen stuff that'll be stored. Maybe I should bring my dvd's and such though?
I honestly doesn't have that much stuff in my room - a lot of papers, but otherwise just tv, clothes, bed, computer(s). I don't like stuff, but I've had a hard time getting rid of stuff so I have a lot of stuff in the basement.
for my room in warsaw, this would be perfect to find:
- enormous closet space
- bed
- internet access
- private bathroom
- access to kitchen
and that's it.
I don't need other stuff.
so, I've packed my first box to store away. I've decided to bring my paper to mother's house in the beginning of may, when I'm going to sicily, so I can access it if I need to.
I'll leave flowers, my book shelf, my portraits of stalin, bush and hitler, my tv and my extra bed in the apartment.
Obvious things to store is closets, desk(s) and my bed. I also have at least 5 boxes of kitchen stuff that'll be stored. Maybe I should bring my dvd's and such though?
I honestly doesn't have that much stuff in my room - a lot of papers, but otherwise just tv, clothes, bed, computer(s). I don't like stuff, but I've had a hard time getting rid of stuff so I have a lot of stuff in the basement.
for my room in warsaw, this would be perfect to find:
- enormous closet space
- bed
- internet access
- private bathroom
- access to kitchen
and that's it.
I don't need other stuff.
so, I've packed my first box to store away. I've decided to bring my paper to mother's house in the beginning of may, when I'm going to sicily, so I can access it if I need to.
Gah
So, shanghai didn't make a noise. they were supposed to tell me before easter :(
Going crazy. Really.
Going crazy. Really.
Jaha men det är ju frustrerande
It seems like I'll be moving early to Poland, in august. Which seems good. But I have to buy a new ticket, because the one I have isn't refundable. Annoying. I rushed buying that ticket, unfortunetly.
I need to hear from Shanghai, and I need to hear from international office about Poland.
This looks like my summer (hopefully!!):
June, 7: Going to Stockholm
June, 8: Starting my studies at Stockholm University
June, 18: Last lecture in June
June, 19-21: Will probably go to Norway
June, 22: Chillin'
June, 23: Elin comes to Stockholm
June, 24-June,30: Germany (Köln) with Elin
entire July: Shanghai
august: Found out that Sam won't be working entire august. Might spend time with him?
August,20: last lecture at SU
August,21:..Might go to umeå to say goodbye
August, 24: Maybe moving to Poland.
August, 28: Birthday. Alone, in Poland?!
August,31: Classes starting in Poland.
Also, Sam will be living in Norway most likely, so june and august will be spent partly in Norway. And in stockholm and Umeå. and it would be nice to find a job!!
I need to hear from Shanghai, and I need to hear from international office about Poland.
This looks like my summer (hopefully!!):
June, 7: Going to Stockholm
June, 8: Starting my studies at Stockholm University
June, 18: Last lecture in June
June, 19-21: Will probably go to Norway
June, 22: Chillin'
June, 23: Elin comes to Stockholm
June, 24-June,30: Germany (Köln) with Elin
entire July: Shanghai
august: Found out that Sam won't be working entire august. Might spend time with him?
August,20: last lecture at SU
August,21:..Might go to umeå to say goodbye
August, 24: Maybe moving to Poland.
August, 28: Birthday. Alone, in Poland?!
August,31: Classes starting in Poland.
Also, Sam will be living in Norway most likely, so june and august will be spent partly in Norway. And in stockholm and Umeå. and it would be nice to find a job!!
economic quotes of the day
boy: that man is my god!!
another boy: who?
boy: Adam Smith!
teacher: and Adam Smith developed the theory of the market's invisible hand, but as it turns out, the hand is VERY invisible.
another boy: who?
boy: Adam Smith!
teacher: and Adam Smith developed the theory of the market's invisible hand, but as it turns out, the hand is VERY invisible.
Back in town
I've been away for a week, but now I'm back. It was amazing, but I didn't sleep much at all. Within a few days I'll hear from China (please accept me to shanghai uni for the summer course!!) and if I can go I can most likely crash at a friend's place who just happens to be moving to shanghai next week...
Been talking to my international coordinator about my studies in Poland ("are you going in january?" "no god dammit I'm going in september" "oh, okay"). Can't say I really trust her, but I don't think she'll mess things up now that I've talked to her for the third time about me going there in september instead of january. (in my first application I wrote January, but then I changed it. On the other hand, I didn't write Poland in my first application, I wrote Canada.)
Uhm. About my week...
- Very sunny and it was spring! I love spring. Now that I'm back in Umeå, I'm back to winter...
- I met nice people (such as Elisabeth's international friend Fredrik)
- I saw how ripped off students in Stockholm are (rent is really expensive there)
- I saw the point of studying economics, but it didn't make me want to study economics
- I confirmed my belief that political science is the right thing for me
- I went to IKEA
- I visited my sister in Gotland and it was very nice. We watched Couplings, ordered thai-k out, ate candy, had an amazing sunday brunch at a four starred restaurant.
Viva el estocolmo
Been spending my night at my mother's house, not far away from Stockholm. I really look forward to this week because it's so much fun and interesting stuff happening. It feels good to be here. But I should sleep.
Good night.
