wow, I haven't really been active lately :/

the reason for that is I got some kind of hand-foot-and-mouth-disease, so I've been very distracted. it hasn't been fun, but it's getting better so hopefully I can post more :) 

It's funny how the commentators for soccer games really exemplify the cultures they come from. British commentators are very cool and calm, and they say lots of funny and clever things. Mexican commentators are very enthusiastic and talkative; they can talk a mile a minute and always think of something to say. They're also sometimes a bit more obviously opinionated than the British. Spanish commentators are a bit more cool and calm, but also super-talkative and fun, and sometimes quite informal. And as for the American commentators, they always seem bowled over by everything and everyone; they always say how great everything is, and they criticize less than the ones from other cultures. It's really interesting.

@Darkvine, I'm so sorry you were sick! I hope you feel better now *sends a virtual whatever-makes you-feel-better*

About to leave for my first college summer program- I'm excited for learning about foreign policies and the lectures and stuff but I'm super nervous about having a roommate and living in the dorms. How do communal bathrooms work? Guess I'll find out soon. It'll probably be fine, and even if I hate it, it's only for a week. Wish me luck! 

if you like listening to piano music i suggest the song once upon a paradise by daniel thrasher. it's a really nice song. i originally started listening to it to help me fall asleep but even not at night it's a really good song (not too repetitive or calm or exciting- it sort of balances everything really well i guess? i don't know, it's hard to describe, but you should listen to it :])