~~~~~ First Semester ~~~~~~

And just like that, the first semester is over.
It feels crazy to say that. With the semester ending, I’ve officially been in Canada for four months now. I feel like I’ve adjusted well. I’ve managed to survive on my own cooking for four months so that says something I suppose. Although it wasn’t apparent right from the get go, I feel like I genuinely grew as a person. I’ve experienced what it’s like to live on your own, in a foreign place, in a foreign country I’ve never been to. Every day of the first few weeks was a brand-new experience that eventually became the norm. My thought thus far?

I like it here.

The people are nice. The weather is good, thus far—it remains to be seen if I’ll like the winter. My experience with the people has been decent. The public transport, although leaving much to be desired, is miles ahead compared to we had in the previous country.

I will say though, I miss home. There’s a certain longing I feel every now and then of missing the homeland. Despite my personal hangups of the Philippines, I still miss it. I guess there really is no place like home.

So, what’s next for me? Well, the next semester is right around the corner. I got two weeks of free time and I’m using it to the best of my ability. I’m trying to get some writing done and maybe work on some personal projects. I’ve desperately trying to apply for an internship so I have something going in the break after the 2nd semester. Other than that, it’s just business as usual. I’m still also trying to find a part time job. The job market is just brutal. Granted, I have to work around my schedule so that makes it more difficult than it should be but still. It’s just rough out there.

I don’t really have much else to say. I thought I had a lot to say when I thought about writing this journal but I suppose I was wrong.

I just hope I survive winter.

~~~~~ Dragoneer ~~~~~

I know this very old news at this point but Neer died. I don’t really have much to say about the guy but the times that I did interact with him was pleasant. If it weren’t for his efforts in creating FurAffinity, I wouldn’t be friends with the people I’m friends with now. It genuinely pains me to see that he was unable to get the healthcare he needed. I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemies.
I hope he’s in a better place now.