My friend was talking about her mother today and how her mother sacrificed her career for my friend and her siblings. It got me thinking about my parents - how they left Hong Kong and their careers for the sake of their children. What will I do to give back to them?

Also, while my friend and I were walking through campus together, apparently she said we got some weird stares. At that point we decided to not link arms anymore. I guess I knew I would have to be careful with how I acted on BMC's campus, but wow really...?! Then my friend was like "Guess now you know why some random girls smile at you." In reply I said, "In that case, they probably think I'm cheating on you then."

On another topic, in IVCF tonight, some people were sharing about how back home people were not very diverse...everyone's Caucasian and has been going to church their whole life. So when they came to Bryn Mawr, meeting so many people of different backgrounds and faiths really opened their eyes and caused them to question what they believe in. As a result, they feel they have a more refined faith now. Hearing this was really encouraging, because at first being a Christian on campus just felt like a burden, but now I see a positive spin on the situation. (By the way, we played Apples to Apples tonight in IVCF...I didn't know there was a Bible edition until tonight. However, we speculate that it was made by non-Christians because the explanations on the cards weren't that great.)

On a lighter note, Hell Week of 2010 at BMC officially began at 5:37pm (or sundown) today, signified by the ringing of the Taylor Bell. It's the first day and I'm already exhausted. For those who have been asking me what Hell Week is: Yes, sororities also have a hell week during which they initiate and haze the freshmen. But BMC's Hell Week is nicer, and more fun. Sophomores are hellers while freshmen are hellees. Our heller(s) make a schedule for us of things to do. (We don't have to do anything we don't want to though. It's part of the Hell Week Bill of Rights. Yes, there's Bill of Rights for Hell Week.) So basically, BMC's Hell Week is a time when we have the excuse to do random, insane things, and just have fun. I guess that's actually everyday at BMC but Hell Week is a more condensed version of Bryn Mawr's "uniqueness". (I don't think I have heard as many Annasa's in one day as I have heard today.) Anyways, pictures of Hell Week will be up on my Facebook soon (hopefully). For the things not documented by photo...what happens in college, stays in college. ;)