Hello and welcome back to my page! We are now well into the new semester, and I am back from Japan! But this doesn’t mean I will stop writing about the things that could be explored there. In addition, I will be adding little notices of things related to Japan, Animation, or Manga along with […]
Month: February 2012
Breathing Through Unmerciful Time
Here comes the storm. The Spring Semester Storm. Is everyone ready? I am… quite frankly, not. I hate feeling like I have to sacrifice so much that I care about in order to get everything done on time.I actually enjoy … Continue reading →
AskBistander 1 [Belated]
Getting back into the spin of things. Here is a much much belated Ask Bistander question. ASK BISTANDER POSTS ARE UP EVERY WEDNESDAY! Previous week’s question : How do you know if your love interest is gay, bi, or straight. What do you do, look for, or ask? Here’s a hilarious scene on the […]
(A Bit of) What I’m Listening To
Analog & Digital Signals
For as long as I can remember, I have heard the terms Analog and Digital signals. In this advanced digital era, the terms have become more ubiquitous than ever. Though I was familiar with their names, I have never quite understood what they actually were or their differences until recently. An analog signal is a […]
Some days
Some days, most days in fact, it’s still hard for me to believe that I’m in NYC. I don’t think I ever imagined that I would spend my days on subways, listening to my IPOD and making sure I stay awake so I don’t miss my stop. I didn’t think I would be sitting in […]
Losing focus
I felt sick. I drank lots of water and went to bed. I woke up and still felt sick. Day 3: still sick. Day 4: Went to class. As I sang in the choir I felt out of breath, feeling … Continue reading →
Changing Places
To all the anxious people eagerly awaiting a post over the last few months, an apology. I am back writing after a two month hiatus with the usual self-indulgent excuse of “being too busy”, although these past few months have in truth been a bit crazy for my liking. I have been home […]
Let There Be Light…and Data
In my Optoelectronics class this semester, we study how principles in optics are applied to modern day communications technology. My professor pointed out that within a few years there may be a huge market for LED lights. LEDs may be a crucial component in allowing devices to send data between each other within sight. Most […]
Notes of a Queens College Naturalist 2012-02-16 12:49:27
An Introduction to Sands Point Preserve and its Changing Ecosystems As a child growing up, I often visited the ice lake at Sands Point Preserve on the north shore of Long Island. The visible beauty of the lake was as a window into the wonderful mystery of the ever-invisible spirits lurking in shrouded fog. The […]