5:34 PM
"But men may construe things after their fashion, Clean from the purpose of the things themselves."
- Cicero, Julius Caesar Act I Scene III
So true. Miscommunication abounds everywhere, especially in an international environment. Loads of problems with locals and among people from different backgrounds man, and sometimes its really a test of patience on all sides to get the exact meaning through without one side exploding and launching into a tirade. Especially when that party's personality makes he/she more prone to such tendencies. I speak from both first and second-hand experience, and I'm sure many in Bern right now will agree.
But oh well, nasty people will be nasty no matter what.
I have come to the conclusion that it is definitely not winter. I don't know if its spring or what, since the temperature likes to play seesaw, going from 20 degrees to 10 degrees in 1 day. (Here charlene will insist that its spring, but I know what I feel - there are certainly times when it feels like winter, even though the months tell us it should be spring)
But still, how would I know that its not winter? Because the BUGS are out! Bloody irritating things are flying around through the open window in the room, and now dozens are settling down happily on the ceiling, occasionally flying around to explore the place, or to find a final burial spot on my desk. Yesterday night we even had a very big one with extremely long legs gliding, yes gliding, around the room looking for a comfortable spot. Both of us were freaked out by it, but since killing it was rather scary, and quite challenging because it did not stay at one spot for long, we decided to just ignore it. Hopefully it doesn't appear again. Stop scaring me, stupid creepy crawlies!
Yes, I have to deal with these while trying to study (and occasionally succeeding) for my exam next week. And obviously I'm not even trying to study now, since I'm sitting in front of the computer typing this blog entry out. Hahah. Its just so BORING. Hate economics. And its especially tedious after I have slacked for an entire term, travelling, playing, watching shows, etc, and generally not doing work like in SMU. But then, I just want a pass. I HOPE i pass. Please pray for me!
And nuha is coming on sunday (tomorrow)! So I should finish studying before she comes so I can be a good host and at least accompany her around for 1 or 2 days. Sigh. The troubles of an exchange student man! :D
I hope the bugs keep out of my way (and sight).
Kay Key