August 3, 2005, 2:10am

Look at this. The sandbags add up to 10.5lb!

I've just done with my straight-leg raise exercises. My knees are not as bad as yesterday though my right knee is still swollen as ever. I have returned to the schedule that I was able to do before the torturing economy class seat and Charlotte airport hiking: 6lb, 4 mins; 9lb, 5 mins; 10.5lb, 6 mins. Good enough. I'm expecting the swelling to go away soon.

Now, the University of Florida campus looks so much like the Hong Kong Polytechnic University to me. Red bricks. Not the red brick schools in the London style. But red bricks with... how to say, a modern design? Hm, PolyU design.

Well, the UF campus is neither awesome or awful. I just don't have any particular feeling to the achitectures. Places are spacious, tidy and clean. Just not like PolyU, dusty and noisy. I don't blame it. The cross-harbour tunnel is right next to PolyU. I think it's the best the estate office can do.

I tried to open a bank account at Wachovia but they requested for my social security number. Went to the SS office this morning again to give them a letter from the International Center to be added to my application. Just can't be sure if this is actually going to slow down or to speed up the application process. Anyways, I did what I was instructed to do.

Tomorrow I'll have to email Prof. Scott Miller to make an appointment and talk about my registration. I will need to find out the credit requirements and the list of courses available to take.

I will work hard, very hard, or as hard as ever. Probably if I do well, I will get an award or other kinds of funding next year. Things would definitely be easier with more money at my disposal.

Shirley drove me around to find an apartment. Two places are available and I have to decide which to take. Of course, I can continue to look around. I really like the small cottage with a patio but it's unfurnished. The rent is also higher than the other option. The other apartment with the guy with a nose ring doesn't give me a comfortable feeling. It's furnished but they are just kind of old and worn out. But it's cheaper and utilities are included. I'll just apply first and decide later. It just simply doesn't cost anything to apply.