Run Kokang, run

The grind of schoolwork is starting to kick in. I constantly worry that I'm not spending enough time on school stuff, especially now, with the looming econ midterm. So this week I started early and managed to get some studying done Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and Sunday. My inability to retain information is startling me, though. I've always kind of thought I could learn things quickly, but these days, I have to read and reread and really digest the info for it to stick in my brain (signs of aging?). Seriously though, I'm a little worried about that too (not being able to retain info, in addition to not spending enough time on studying in the first place *sigh*). Maybe my brain just needs a little exercise to get back in shape.

On another front, I've started my exercise regimen of running around the block. For two weeks I contemplated re-joining the gym. I desperately need to get back in shape, and I don't like to run on the street. I hate stopping at the junctions, lights, etc. - should I jog while I wait, which kind of look silly, or should I just stop cold, which kind of sucks? - those kind of dilemmas. But since running on the street is free, I decided to give it a shot. If I absolutely hate it, then I'll join a gym. After doing it for 2 days, I find that it's really not that bad. Three blocks west of my apartment, there is no traffic lights for a good stretch of the way, so I can run through the stop signs. And if I run early enough, there are really no cars on the road. To my dismay, I could only run for 4 blocks before having to stop and pant like a dog. My plan is to run 4 days a week, even if only for half an hour at a time. At the end of the day, even if I end up walking the better part of the mile home, I'm still burning more calories than if I were to laze around stuck on my couch. So a pat in the back for me for sticking with it for the past two days. Yeay!

I wonder if it's too far to walk 1.8 mi to Union Square on weekends...

Oh, I saw Before Sunrise yesterday. I can see why Iddy likes it. The info blurb said "a talkfest between blablabla". Haha, talkfest. Yup, perfect description. Good movie, made me wonder what's out there for me.