August 17, 2005, 6:40pm

I had my knee protections and helmet. Rode 45 minutes. Exhausted probably because of anxiety.

I'm in the New Hope Church again for the Wednesday meeting. Very full after the supper.

This morning I met Lauren briefly to talk about my TA role for her in the coming semester. And great news! I'll teach at least one class in the developmental psychology class. And if I like, I can teach two lectures!!!

Then, I was in the orientation for psychology graduate students. I didn't count but there're more than 20 of us. Most of them do counseling psychology. Good to see so many new faces in one day.

After that, Shirley and I went shopping... yes, again. It's everyday work for nearly three weeks already.

Several times in the TA orientation, it was emphasized enough that TAs are in the mid-level between students and faculties. And first impression is very important and I need to look different (well, mature and professional...) from the students. So, here I go... to the mall.

I tried to get the smallest of the petite clothes here, which is a big pain. You see, I haven't got even one piece of my formal or smart-causal clothes with me. I was thinking when I was packing my stuff, Florida is causal. It's not London, black and stern.

Anyways, students here are very causal. Just that I have two roles... so, here I go... shopping again. I only got one pair of pants and four tops. Just wouldn't be enough for next week as I'll have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for the developmental psychology class at 8:30am. And I haven't got any shoes to dress up... so, need to continue shopping.

I also rode the bike for 45 minutes. My first time in 1.5 years. I was panicking every time I saw the traffic. Anyways, I could turn today though not very skilled. (Leanne, thank you so much!) So, I'll need more practice.

Now, my knees are very tired and my ITBs are very tightened up. But I guess, if I walked for 45 minutes, they could only be worse. The problem right now is that, the impact on my knees when I need to stop is hurting my knees. And I just panic when the cars are moving in front of me, behind me, beside me... I got to practise more and develop the confidence to ride.