Another week of lessons. I think I really like approximation theory now. And the lecturer as well. Haha. What's new right? Haha. When teachers found out I like them as teachers, they seemed pleased. They won't say things like "hey, I'm not as good as what you think. I'm sure you can find a better analysis lecturer who is more knowledgable than I am." When I like a module, when I work hard for it, the teacher will know, and in return, he/she likes me as a student as well. He/She won't say things like "you're wasting time on my module".

One reason why I like analysis is because of the nice lecturers I have. Somehow, somewhat, for a few of my analysis modules, I stepped into class on the first day feeling depressed, confused or heart-brokened. Miraclously, I felt better along the way. Analysis is a difficult course. The lecturers tried to encourage students by saying inspiring things once in a while. Sometimes, I was touched by the things they said. Because I always try portraiting a confident and happy image, my peers may not realize I'm in fact depressed. But I never sink into any great depression these years, because I told myself not to. Another reason is, what they said in class lifted me up from the downward sinking force.

Maybe I'm not suitable to keep a blog. Because I don't tell others how I feel, unless I've absolute trust in the person.

I'm looking forward to my birthday this year. Haha. I should have settled my HYP by then. Oh man, imagine if I schedule my final talk and interview on my birthday? Sweat. For a year plus, I've been hoping I don't get Prof Chua as my examiner, because he was well known for asking difficult questions during talks and interviews. Yes, he's my examiner. I think it isn't unlikely that my final talk and interview will be scheduled on my birthday. Ahhh...

Endure for three more months... My chinese new year holiday gonna be spent preparing for my mid-term talk.