Pre-Summer Internship in Tokyo - Day 3

This morning, I went to China Embassy in Roppongi to apply for study visa for my exchange program to Shanghai... I am going to Shanghai maybe on 26 or 27 August 2009 for about 4 months. I will be studying in CEIBS (China Europe International Business School) for 1 semester.

In the afternoon, I went to have lunch near JR Kamata station. I bought groceries from the supermarket nearby. What puzzled me is the inconvenience when paying for the groceries.. I bought vegetables, meat and some snacks. I have to go to three cashiers to pay. One for vegetables, one for meat, one for snacks. Isn't it redundant? They are under the same supermarket, just different sections. I wonder why they implement such a system.

Finally I am back to my room....took an afternoon nap.. woke up and found out that there was a freelance assignment for me... So happy!!!! AT least there is a side income now.. BUt, I am still worried on my financial needs for SHanghai exchange. Although I don't need to pay for tuition fees, I still need to pay for accommodation and living expenses.

I have few Japanese yen left in my bank account.. maybe enough for me to tide over two months in TOkyo.... Chin told me that the internship salary will be credited to my bank account quite late (about 2 weeks late).. I will be receiving my first month July salary in Aug.. and my second month Aug salary in Sep (too late.. I have to leave for Shanghai by end Aug)..... Furthermore, my Matsushita scholarship will remit money only in Sept for 6 mths....

SO, where will I get the money to survive in Shanghai?? I don't know and I will just keep believing in God. God will make a way when there seems to be no way!!

When I come back next year to IUJ, I will have lots of money in my bank account... Isn't it good? Berakit-rakit dahulu, berenang-renang ke tepian... Of course, it is good.. but I will suffer in Shanghai. LOL... I have already thought of a backup plan.. ^_^ I still have Singapore credit cards. Luckily, I didn't terminate my credit cards. I can still use them in Shanghai. Anyway, I will keep believing in God! I believe miracle will somewhat somehow happens! And.. it is happening.. So far, I have two freelance assignments already.. ^_^ Thanks God!!! Yes, He will make a way...

Another good news today... I just checked my grade for Spring Semester... Yes, I made it again to Dean List (GPA 4 out of 4). This is the third time I made into the Dean list. That is, for the whole academic year, I made it to the Dean List for three consecutive semesters. Thank God! All these are the gift from God... I am quite surprised that I can achieve GPA 4.0 this semester. I thought I have neglected my study a lot (due to intensive CFA level 1 preparation). I am quite pessimistic in getting good grades this semester.... But, anyway, God is good!!!! Nothing is impossible when you walk with God!

I have already given up on JLPT 2. I will retake it again in Dec in Shanghai. I have no mood to study now....