Have you seen those videos on youtubes called subliminals. I don't believe in them and think it's kinda freaky actually, but I think I need that but for physics..... This past week has been pretty calm, but I am entering panic mode when it comes to the physics class I've been taking. I think I underestimated how much I can forget in the year+ (has it been 2 years ?!) that has passed since I took physics 1 :( It's intimidating to think about how much is before me. And it doesn't help that the professors are lacking. The professor is one to talk and talk. He's enthusiastic, but I think he could be a lot better in terms of explaining to us the root of what's important. I has my first lab too on Sunday. I was 10 minutes late and the instructor was not happy at all with me and the others who were late. To be fair, one girl was only 5 min late and we had to all wait outside for 5-10 minutes. It was stupid imo. C'est la vie. I need to sit down and try to understand all of this.
[we did a lab about Ohm's law. Oh how fun-_-]
I tried to do that actually on Sunday after the lab. I went to Bryant Park and the New York Public Library. I got quite distracted though.... The cold of last week finally let up this day so I was enjoying the outside. I hadn't realized, but Bryant Park still had some of the winter village stalls and ice rink set up. I was wanting to try the food at a stall, but during Christmas it was wayyy too crowded. So I tried an Italian sandwich! Kinda dry, but I still very much enjoyed the experience. In the library, I got very distracted because I forgot how the library also has items on display. They have some fascinating things! In the main study hall, I was really into the study vibes, but I started having to pee and didn't even stay that long. It's okay though. I forgot how much I enjoy working in a library.
[evidence at Bryant Park of the cold snap of the previous days]
[some of the neat objects I saw]
More negatives of the week (rants)
- I got an email from my French bank that I'm "in debt" and they will charge overdraft fee. I emailed back the woman asking why my account isn't closed when I did what they told me to do to close it back in July. And inquired further because it wasn't closed back in November. I am ready to fight her. Of course I got an automated reply that she would be out of office until Thursday. The stereotype really is true, I have no idea when French people actually work.
-I normally get a monthly metro unlimited card. Last week, when February started, I got a new one but after one day it stopped swiping. I freaked out bc I thought it was broken but I think it was just how I swiped. BUT today it really stopped swiping (so I think since the beginning it was off). The subway agent said I need to mail it in -_-. I'm mad but I think I got most of my anger out the last time this happened. Basically they want me to send the card to get a refund and now I don't have any card :) I think I am finito with the metrocard. I stubbornly accept my OMNY fate.
More positives of the week
- I went to the optometrist on Saturday with Mary, so I finally have an updated prescription! It was in Costco, so I got a Costco churro :D
- My friend/coworker, Helen, gave me a lot of carrots. Speaking of Costco, she got them there but didn't realize when ordering how many it would be. Even the amount she gave me was kinda nuts, so I can only imagine.
- I have some fun weekend plans to look forward to with friends these next weeks. I will have to be good about still getting my work/homework done... but I think I can make it happen, right?!!
things are okay with a churro
some carrot-inclusive cooking
Duuuude Idk what’s going on, but my French bank is also still open :// imma try to call them and officially close it AGAIN. You’re not alone in this babes 🥲
I like NY Public Library, it’s good to study in I think cuz they enforce silence (at least the one by Bryant Park)
I’m glad it got cold in NYC though, it’s a necessary evil to ensure climate change doesn’t happen
The physic lab thing sounds whack— I hate people who are too stuck up about being late. It’s a red flag imo: why can’t they be flexible/understanding??
The churro and carrot filled meal looks yummy 😻
Ohhhh the carrot curry looms delicioso!!! As well as the churro. Also, the physic prof sounds like he’s doing too much…and any updates about the french bank situation