19 hours of rain

That was what we had here in Taipei City. 19 hours of rain, and I really don't know if it was non-stop or not cause I just figured it was raining the whole time. Other than that, it was really cold and it has been for quite a while now...they say April showers bring May flowers...But first of all, it isn't April yet...and 19 hours?! I don't think that's what they had in mind when they said that...Hopefully we, the 台北人, are able to see some sun tomorrow! At least that's what the forecast says...

This weather is perfect for sleeping in! Or...studying for midterms which are right around the corner now...and by corner I mean this Wednesday...I've been trying to retain everything that I read, but sometimes it may just be a tad bit overwhelming...!

On a side note, I have been having these ideas of setting goals for myself and one of them is try to get fit...We'll see how that goes...Usually when I set long term goals for myself they end up on a list of failed attempts along with many other goals...I probably need some incentive...or time! A foreigner studying a bachelors degree in a public university in Taiwan isn't well known for having spare time...We need time to translate several things from our courses and information given to us, aside from the work and reports we have to do...In other words, it is a challenge!

Well, as the Taiwanese say, 加油！

By the way, that Pokemon on the top is Kyogre...It brings rain with it wherever it goes...maybe there was one here for 19 hours?

Just...5...more...minutes...

I just can't seem to concentrate and study...I feel like I need some sort of motivation in order to go on through with the rest of the day. I examined several slides today about bone tissue and cartilage. Started asking a few questions, but after a while I just felt I wanted to get out of there. And the weather isn't really helping, it's just the right temperature...to just lay in bed for much more time...skip a class or two...5 more minutes...

On another note...I evolved my Murkrow! I have mixed feelings about that...

What will Fukaluo do?

Yes, that is just the right question. 

I live in an island in which what inhabitants lack in social skills, they make up for hardworking attitude. They all keep going about, doing their own things, studying their own subjects, working till late hours, but do they actually take the time to think on where they are going? On what they are actually doing? If they like what they are doing? But most of all, what will they do? I think that the 2 years and a half that I've had as an observer of the Taiwanese society have made these sort of questions pop in my head. I sometimes feel that the Taiwanese miss out terribly on lots of things, specifically, social aspects of their life. But not only does it reflect on their personalities, it is painfully obvious. And by painful, I mean the wrong choices that they take to handle situations, like a simple conversation for example. They get all worried when talking to a foreigner. They might studder, sweat, blush, worry, walk away, or all of the above at once. This in turn worries me. Gets me thinking if they are liking the life they have now, or the life they will have if it continues. Of course, not all Taiwanese are like this. But its the average case that a foreigner might encounter.

I must confess that I did some thinking myself for the day. On what I am doing, what will I do, if I'm doing it right, and such. Sometimes you just need to ask these questions and take the time to really stop and analyze what you are doing.

So...? Just like every Pokemon game asks you when you are in the middle of a battle and its your turn to choose an action, what will Fukaluo do?

One thing I am sure of right now, though, is...
I'm having dinner.