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extra: how i got my name

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               Nur Amandda.  That was her name, given solely by her father. In her eyes, it was nothing unique; it was just a name. A name that was given by her deceased father. The only thing she got after he left the world.  But to him, she is everything, she is his daughter, she is his light. A hint of light in a world full of darkness and difficulties. One thing that brings him joy, motivation, to stay happy for his daughter. She is the reason he got the light in his life.  Perhaps, he thinks it's best too for his daughter to feel the same. To feel the light, the happiness he had ever felt from her presence, and memories.  Therefore, he put Nur in her name, embodying the light she has given him.  Thus, others feel the light emanating from her. And that sums up the story behind my name. I was chosen by my close friend to recite my story in front of the class. Nervous? Definitely am, yet I know I had to put on a courageo...

week 10 ✦ sem 4

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Being able to have my own room to myself is bliss after weeks of hell. No distractions, no humans, no disturbances, just me and my thoughts, 24/7.     Some might think it is hell for not being able to meet anyone in the span of 2 weeks, yet it is a heaven and a dream for introverts around the world. I did not have to care about people's thoughts, judgment.  I am... free.       Yet, pros definitely come with cons. As good as it sounds, as bad as the effects are. Books are intact, the laptop is untouched, and my mind is free from assignment loads.        Now, my fingers are typing as fast as they can, chasing the deadline for each assignment. Only if these hands knew they should make it sooner.  Oh, I just remember... I have a test on upcoming Friday, gosh....