Tzubake's shout trail with Mandolin - Help.com

Oh really? Yeah mom’s big on UGA, she went there even though we live in SC, so we’re not that far. I actually got in and thought about going but the tuition was ungodly expensive.

I definitely want to travel as much as possible, it’s one of the best experiences ever. If you go to Dubai before I do you must tell me how it is. I hear it’s beautiful. Where all have you been?

I could kind of understand where my parents were coming from. They were watching their eldest daughter fall in love with a land and culture that the media makes out to be hell on Earth. They’ve realized I’m serious about this though and I’ve helped them see how things really are. Which is an accomplishment, since many people here have such a misunderstanding about the Middle East and the situations there.

Haha I see, UGA huh? I actually know a few people that go to school there and in that area of Georgia. Haha that’s cool, yeah I plan on making my way around Europe and Asia at some point and dropping by Egypt.. I’m also curious about what Dubai looks like.. I’ve heard stories about how amazing it is and my friend has an uncle who runs a hotel there so maybe I can get him to help me out haha. Well I’m glad your parents are helping you with your school, it’s not fair to limit someone’s education if they have the opportunity and I hate when parents do that. At this point in my life, no I do not regret changing schools one bit. I did all of my living and growing at the university I attended and if I wouldn’t have gone there, I wouldn’t have had made such awesome friends as I did or had any of the life experiences as I had. The only thing I regret is not taking the whole being in college bit for granted, because I totally did.

Chinese is pretty difficult, I learned bits when I was a kid. I had a Malaysian babysitter while my mom took night classes at UGA. haha. The Latin root is helpful in Spanish, I speak some also. I’d like to live in Madrid for a bit and perfect mine, as it’s one of my favorite places in the world so far. But Egypt is perfect for what I want to go into. And if you want you can come visit when I make it out there. haha

I’m usuall end up doing things the hard way but having your parents support really lightens the load no matter what you’re facing. Though I told myself if it came down to it I’d rather go about things the hard way and know I did what I really wanted than give in to their opposition. Do you regret not switching schools?

Nah, although I do know a fair bit of Chinese because I had a Chinese roommate over the summer haha. I know some Japanese, but I’m better at Spanish than any of those. I figure if I’m going to stay in science I should probably learn Chinese at some point. That’s pretty sweet, going to Egypt. I always wanted to go, and I always wanted to study abroad but I never was able to get the chance. My parents always supported me thankfully whenever it came to school at least. When I was with Brittany, my ex, I was trying to get into a University closer to her so I’d be closer to her. Even though it was a pretty top notch school they weren’t very supportive of that decision so I stayed put.

Are you learning an Asian language?

Arabic is fascinating but the dialects are killing me. I’m planning to go towards international relations, working on political science degree. I want to transfer to the American University in Cairo. My father just said today he was going to pay for my mother to go over with me and check it out. I’m STOKED. A few months ago he swore if I went he’d not support me. Were your parents like that?

Yeah I just got lucky with the opportunity to move I guess. College is pretty nice you get to learn how to rely on yourself and no have to have your parents always there to try to “advise” you on what to do. It’s a great way to basically learn how the world goes. Ah arabic huh? That should be interesting, I’ve never really been too attracted to learn that. I’m more of an Asian language person especially in my field. Yeah, I’m still in school, it’s pretty much why I moved.

Glad to hear that, I wish I had the chance to pick up and move to another place. I had to make a fresh start for myself living where I had been my entire life to get over a relationship. It was difficult! But I’m a more independent person.

Things are going pretty well though, this is my first year of full time college, though I was taking classes last year. I’m learning Arabic privately and working so I’m too busy to eat and sleep at times. haha. You’re still in school right?

Yeah same here haha.. I just log on every now and then to see if anyone has sent me a message :) I’m doing alright.. recently picked up my life and moved it to a completely new city. Still basically settling in after a few months of adjusting. How are things with you? How have you been?

Hey, been a while since I was on. How have you been doing?

There’s a fine line between believing and thinking (I know what you mean), but your mind won’t be giving you an argument unless there’s a purpose for it, especially when it comes to a person. If you find a rational argument in both sides you’ll want to encounter it and give it more consideration before you take yourself from it. Otherwise it will just rest in you until you’re at your weakest point again. I’m so open-minded that I went through it a lot, which is why it’s taken me so long to realize I’m better off as I am now.

It’s interesting to see you going through the same thing I am, and I wish I could say was. I saw the guy I mentioned in your post for the first time in a while Sunday, at a restaurant, and at first I was a little shaky but I realized how far I’d come. It’s getting a little bit better all the time, but I’ve had to make a lot of changes to help myself really.

Ah I’ve been doing all right. I’m not really upset or whatever I’m just more.. twisted in what I believe I want and what I think I want. I’ve been keeping myself distracted however with work and studying for an exam tomorrow so I’m doing okay.

How are things on your end?

How are you holding up with the Brittany business?

I think I might just do that then :)

Go on youtube and watch them if you get the chance. They’re very artistic.

Naw I actually haven’t seen any videos of her music sadly :\

I know exactly what you mean, she’s nice to listen to whenever you’re just relaxing or need to chill. And Samson has been my favorite for a long time, but I also really like Fidelity. Have you seen the music video for it?

Yeah I really love her voice.. it’s so soothing and man I don’t even know how to describe it haha. I really like the song Samson and also Us. How about you?

Thanks! She’s just amazing. I tell everyone about her, I think she’s worth it. Got a favorite?

I thought I’d just let you know that I really love Regina Spektor as well :) She’s amazing.