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Has it seriously been exactly 4 months since I’ve written on this blog? Apparently, it has been, and I can’t say I’m feeling too great about it right now. I mean, l began this blog with the hopes that I’d be committed to it. But unfortunately, other commitments came in the way of me being able to take time to write. Of course, there was school work, but then there was also my fellowship with Organizing for America – President Obama’s grassroots campaign. I had meant to restart on the blog once November 6th passed, but I was once again caught up in a storm known to many as “finals” – projects, papers, exams…the whole shebang.
I guess you can say all of that was just me justifying to myself why I didn’t start writing, again, in the past month or so, post-election season. But hopefully, now I’m back and stronger than ever with this new year coming. Although, there won’t be much to blog about until January 22nd – my first day of second semester.
My commuting methods have evolved, slightly, though. Since the beginning of November, I have taken to driving to San Francisco more and more. I found that my total commute time per day was actually less if I drove, than if I took the Caltrain and a cab. Driving also means I get to spend more time on campus, whether to study or just relax a bit before commuting back home. Thankfully, I’ve gotten used to driving, because it’s pretty much a requirement for me next semester, what with my 8 a.m. Arabic class and all. So next semester, I will be driving every Tuesday and Thursday – leaving my home at 5.45 a.m. so that I may beat northward traffic on the 280, and arrive on campus at 7 a.m. – just in time to grab a large coffee before trekking up Lone Mountain for class. (oh yes, did I mention I drink coffee now? blegh.)
That’s all I can think about for now. But beyond the ever-exhausting commute, I’ve had a pretty amazing first semester at USF. I’ve made amazing friends, I actually learned a lot from certain courses, I’ve gotten to know The City more than I did before, and I’ve had some adventures that I’ll never forget.
Thank you to all of you who will read this post. I know I didn’t keep a promise to keep writing, but I’m hoping this is one New Year resolution that I’ll actually keep.
Lots of love,
Nureen K.