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A page in the diary "The Daydreaming Student of Life"
Written by a-Leng 4. Aug 2005 01:50 AM
First of all I'd like to thank everyone who commented in my diary, especially in my last entry. It's great to find such supportive people.
I've done two weeks of uni for this semester. It's alright for now because it's all introductory stuff.
I only go on Mondays and the mornings of Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I plan to use the remaining time effectively, either studying or doing something productive.
Last Thursday I went to this thing at the local health service called 'Youth Clinic'. I guess it's like a program to allow young people to learn to express themselves through art, learn some life skills like cooking and job seeking skills as well as have the opportunity to see a doctor, nurse or other medical professional. All those who attended (as well as those who organised it) had a bit to eat as well as discussed what could potentially go on a display board within the health service targeted at young people. We talked about useful info that could be put up as well as letting people know about upcoming events and stuff like that. I plan to go there every week at least for this semester.
I thought it was good and the people seem quite nice. I think I mentioned before that I did some mural painting with some other people at the health service. Well, I got to see a couple of those people so yeah, it was nice to catch up again.
On Saturday I went to the Chinese Association to learn Chinese calligraphy. I thought it was very interesting and very artistic the way the strokes are done.
As for my illness...I'm unsure of what it is anymore. It started off as depression but eventually my pschiatrist started calling it schizoaffective disorder. Then she recently wrote on a medical certificate that it's schizophrenia. I'm thinking what the !@#%? Can't she at least be consistent with the name of it? I mean, I know it's a flunctuating illness but still. It still should have a name.
So, for now things are ok for me. I've gotten over my disappointment of last semester and have decided to start fresh.