Into the groove

It's amazing how time just slips me by, have already attended two weeks of lessons, and I seem to have done like tons of readings (with tons more to come....). Doing a social science course is not so straightforward as compared to proving mathematics theorems. At least when you prove a maths theorem, you know whether you are heading the right direction or not, and when you hit a contradiction, you can try to backtrack. Giving opinions on mathematics education issues is a different matter altogether. Not that it is more difficult, but you find that there is no absolute answer anymore. Even if you were to sieve out numerous theories and case studies to back you up, it still remains as just one perspective, not the final solution (may not ever see it probably).

But it's been a incredibly exciting mental challenge so far, even though it's just two weeks. To be able to put forward your case, to air your views, and know that there are people who will listen and engage you in some kind of discussion and argument. Of course, doing the assignments isn't that fun (who likes homework?), but the learning that takes place in the process is what I value most. I just hope I will sustain this spirit all the way!

Anyway, I have subscribed to the cable TV soccer channel, Fox Soccer Channel. A great tactic, I would say (pun intended). Had to travel out of town a few days back to go to the cable company to request a special add-on, but I'm glad I made the trip. Never thought that I would actually have such bad withdrawal symptoms, but now I am fine again. Managed to catch some Euro 2008 qualifiers as well as highlights from the EPL so far. My Saturdays will now be less boring, as I will be able to catch live matches of the EPL, hooray!

Some pictures of flowers here. Flowers and flowers beds are just about everywhere you go in Ann Arbor, and they all look so lovely.




This part is for my mum:

古人云：时光飞逝，光阴似箭。 转眼间，我在美国已经步入了第四个周末， 感觉有点神奇，还记得不久前刚到达这里，现在却已经上了两个星期的课。随着学校开学，我和朋友也都逐渐地有了一种生活旋律，每天忙忙碌碌，但也有闲暇时刻， 还算不错，相当充实。

前面附上几张花的照片， 究竟是什么花，我也不晓得，只知道非常漂亮。