Hey there, long time no see, huh? I bet you've all been on the edge of your seats, eagerly awaiting an update on the whirlwind that is my life. Okay, maybe not.

Picture this: me, buried under a mountain of papers, desperately trying to keep my head above water. No, I didn't take up a career in origami. I'm talking about my grad school journey. The past month has been a wild rollercoaster ride through a sea of ​​deadlines and sleepless nights. I must admit, I have a soft spot for the written word and the joy of reading, but June wasn't exactly a walk in the park.

You see, I decided to go all out this semester and take on a full load of five courses. Ambitious, you say? More like borderline crazy. As luck would have it, every single deadline seemed to have a conspiracy against me, determined to overlap and make my life a beautiful chaos.

Amidst the chaos, I had a few emotional breakdowns. But fear not, for I emerged from the storm relatively unscathed. Except for that one course, I let it slide. Let's say the procrastination monster got the better of me, and I ended up with a B+. Lesson learned, my friends. Procrastination may seem like a friendly companion, but it's more like a sly trickster leading you down a treacherous path.

But it wasn't all doom and gloom! As soon as I bid farewell to my final papers, I joined a camp with my brother. Because apparently, being mentally exhausted wasn't enough—I had to physically exhaust myself too. But hey, there's always a silver lining, right? The camp allowed me to rekindle my love affair with table tennis, which had taken a temporary hiatus during my academic escapades. Ah, the sweet sound of ping-pong balls and the thrill of victory!

Now, brace yourselves for a momentous revelation—I'm in the early stages of considering my Ph.D. journey. Cue the gasps and the dramatic music! But seriously, folks, I can't help but feel a mixture of excitement and excitement when I think about the prestigious universities I'm eyeing. Are they the academic powerhouses of my dreams or the giants I'm too small to conquer? Only time will tell, and fingers crossed that I land a spot in at least one of them. Wish me luck!

There's also much more behind the scenes that I'm not quite ready to spill the beans on. But I promise, when the time is right, I'll be bursting with good news and eager to share it with you. I'm keeping my lips sealed for now, though, because, you know, I don't want to jinx it. 

That's the lowdown on my recent adventures. Life has thrown its fair share of challenges my way, but I'm still standing and ready to conquer whatever comes next. 

Until next time, stay fabulous, and let us all keep chasing our dreams!