So I went to orienation at USC Thursday and Friday. I really like the school. It's nice and pretty. I don't like the area around it, however. LA is scary... I picked my classes for first semester. I will be taking Japanese 1, Arts of Asia, Drawing, History of Animation, and Intercultural Communities. Since I don't have a major declared I am advised to take GE, language and a diversity class. I didn't want to take the writing class so I didn't take GE #6. I am taking the 2 one. I wanted to take Japanese culture but it isn't offered this semester so I am taking Arts of Asia. It sounds exciting. I like art and art history class last year only focused on European art so it will be interesting to study Asian art. My 4 in AP Chemistry allows me to skip GE 3 and if I get a 4 or 5 in Art history I may not have to take GE 1. All the classes in GE 3 and 5 I wanted to take were full or not offered this semester. Intercultural communications is my diversity class. The adviser that was helping said it is good if you plan to study abroad. I plan to go to Japan. : )

Then I went to Stefani's graduation party. It was fun! The food was so great!!! 8 D The rips...mmmh It was great seeing Melissa, Julia, Lauren, and Tora too!

I am leaving for Europe on Wednesday. I need to finish packing! I am going to Italy, Switzerland, France, and Austria. My homestay is in Austria. Apparently, the daughter of my homestay family is 18 and was born on the same day as me! I am really excited about seeing the art in Italy!!!!!!!! : ) I want to see the pieces I studied in art history class.

When I come back Comic-Con will be around the corner. I don't think I'll have any of the costumes I wanted to finish for that. No Zuko or Peter Pan...Even if I finish Piffle world Sakura I have no Syaoran because Ash can't finish something that complicated in a short amount of time. And I wanted to do an Avatar costume... : ( My friends want me to be Katara. I'd totally do it if I could finish it. I like her. She is such a strong character.

When I get back I have to buy a laptop and pay for some of my tuition. There goes all my savings. I am excited to begin going to USC in the fall. I think I will lose weight! So much walking and it is so hot! And the track is on campus!

Well, see you guys when I return on July 12th.

~Yami