Middle of the semester

I have reached the middle of the semester already. All the mid-terms have been written. My grades are not as up to par as I would like them to be unfortunately. It's relatively sad. I realized my writing and essay organizational skills has really deteriorated. It is very frustrating! It is really weird because when I was in Korea I had to write essays in English as well. But I guess it doesn't really matter for them as long as my concepts and ideas were expressed properly. Although it was written in English I felt as if I was writing with a Korean thought process if that makes sense? I don't know how to explain it. However, it also doesn't help if I'm procrastinating writing these essays. It's like a double disadvantage right now. Sighs... Too much to do this week. Everything is all due this week and in a way I could've lessen the load a week before but at the same time I couldn't because some of the material taught only happened and ended last week. Can you tell I'm a little stressed out?
I managed to relax a bit by going outside of Victoria to Saanichton. Actually, I went there as part of my religious studies project and to visit a Hindu temple. However, while waiting for it to open, we explored the area and relaxed as we saw the very relaxed area with very beautiful views from left right and centre. It was very different from the city for sure. The experience at the Hindu temple was awkward at first but my friend and I walked out feeling very enriched in their culture and a lot more knowledgable about the Hindu tradition. We also happened to be there for a ceremony, so we witnessed that and it was long yet pretty and colourful. ^^
Well, I should go back to reality and finish more papers for this week.
Remember to change your clocks an hour back before you go to sleep tonight! One hour more sleep Yay!
Actually it means one hour more of essay writing....
Sighs!
I can do this!
The picture was taken from one of the many trees aligning the neighbourhood at Saanichton. ^^

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