December 29, 2005, 8:35pm

I finally recognize one real good thing about being a student again, despite the low pay, demanding work and constant challenges to learn. The break!

I only had 14-18 days annual leave working in Hong Kong in the last three years. And I would usually plan traveling here and there. Or I would be going out with friends. Well, I also took annual leave to take the GREs and TOEFL.

And now, I am able to actually relax. Sit back. Real relaxation. Not that I don't have anything to do. I have to read for my master's research and finish up a research project in Hong Kong. But I haven't felt so free for a long time. My schedule is basically empty. I don't have to rush to here and there. Just sit down and begin work. Get tired and take a nap.

What a life to live. :)