Well, it's christmas. nothing that special really. had some relatives over yesterday, so it's quiet today. i don't know about everyone else, but celebrating christmas isn't all that high on my priority list. maybe it's because i'm not a christian, or i guess there's not all that much to celebrate about, what with outstanding homework and all.

you know, on my daily walk today, i realized that this is my second-last december holiday. after next year, i'll be officially "working" for the army, so there's no term break any more. then after that, it's university, which doesn't have a break throughout december (i think). it's kind of a stunning revelation. i mean, december has always been the month of slacking, and that's all going to change soon. but that's all a year away; no use worrying about it now.

it seems no matter what mood i'm in, be it hyper or sad, angsty or happy, discouraged or motivated, bon jovi always has a song for it. i think that's the main reason for their longevity and massive fan following. personally, i think their proclamation of having 100, 000, 000 fans is a little underestimated. i'll post lyrics to one of my current favourites later. even though there are some christian references, it's main focus is to have self-confidence.

7 more days to the start of school (excluding today). oh wow. where did all that time go? i guess it's time to recalibrate the body clock. have to start sleeping early again. how sian. soon, it'll be back to the same old routine. oh well.

recently, i've started doing those sudoku puzzles found in today (the newspaper). excellent stimulation for the brain, but the thing is, i guess i'm not that proficient at it yet, because i still have to rely on some guesstimation to complete it. maybe i should get one of those "idiot's guide to" books and practice. and speaking of books, i realize i've been neglecting my norman lewis. oops. i'll get back to him once more pressing issues (homework) have been settled.

now, for those lyrics:

Bon Jovi - Welcome To Wherever You Are
Maybe we're all different
But we're still the same
We all got the blood of Eden running through our veins
I know sometimes it's hard for you to see
You're caught between just who you are and who you want to be

If you feel alone and lost and need a friend
Remember every new beginning is some beginning's end

Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life; you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
That right here, right now you're exactly where you're supposed to be
Welcome to wherever you are

When everybody's in and you're left out
And you feel you're drowning in the shadow of a doubt
Everyone's a miracle in their own way
Just listen to yourself, not what other people say

When it seems you're lost, alone and feelin' down
Remember, everybody's different; just take a look around

Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life; you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
Right here, right now you're exactly where you're supposed to be
Be who you want to be, be who you are
Everyone's a hero, everyone's a star

When you want to give up and your heart's about to break
Remember that you're perfect; God's makes no mistakes

Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
Right here, right now you're exactly where you're supposed to be
Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
(I say welcome) Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
(I say welcome) you got to believe
Welcome...

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