two surprises on 28th Jan

1) Nurul asked me to check my email regarding which year I was in. I was quite puzzled why she asked me to do so. Nonetheless, I followed her instructions. OMG. I realize... I am a year 3 now! No wonder, Francesco's (my linguistic prof) class list reflected that I am a year 3. Last Friday, when he put the list on OHP, I noticed it. And I was like "What the hell, I am year 2 la! Not year 3! Not so old." I thought there was some typo error so I ignored it. Right now, I kinda couldn't believe it. ASK said I was exempted from some AUs that's why I am prompted to year 3 now.

Mmmm. I was excited initially. Cos, this could mean that I could get out of NTU faster. After awhile, I realize "MMmm, though I get out of this suffering sooner, I will enter another one (much worse in fact) sooner too." And and, though I feel happier seeing the number increases so fast, my level of sociolgical imagination couldn't match those of the year 3 too! Guess, there is always pro(s) and con(s) for everything. I wonder.. when I introduce myself during class or cca meeting, should I say I am year 2 or 3??

I seriously hope I can get into summer studies. Looking at the situation, I don't have much chance to do it!!! Pray Pray! Hopefully, I did submit the application (cos I did not receive the acknowledgement e-mail that van received).

2) I checked the mails my mum collected from the mailbox and found this letter addressed to me from the ZOO. I found it quite weird. I was thinking they are solicting for membership or it has something to do with CURL. When I opened the envelope, I had the shock of my life. I almost wanted to cry. This is what I saw:

If you have been following my blog faithfully, I mentioned during September after celebrating Kai's birthday that I wana adopt an elephant. I wana do it during my birhday! I have forgotten about it until a few days ago I saw the application form in my drawer. However, I couldn't bring myself to do it. I've to donate $150. But I think I ought to save the sum up and use it for summer studies or ove. I told myself : "Next time ba. I shall keep this form so that I would remember".

This is really surprising. I didn't expect it!! I am touched. The problem is I have no idea who is it from! The anxiety is killing me. WILL YOU TELL ME WHO ARE U? Nevertheless, thanks ya whoever you are! =)

Btw, "my" elephant is 38 year old. Her name is Komali. During September, we watched her performed! She was quite huge; larger than the others. And mischievous too! Haha. I wana go back to the zoo and watch her perform again! =D