Hi again! Let's catch up

July 07, 2026

Hi again! Let's catch up

July 7th, 2026.

I have to study calculus, physics, chemistry... damn I am doomed.

But I really miss writing and polishing my English by writing about my own life. It is fun. Even though my sister is my only reader, I am perfectly happy with that.

My grades aren't too bad. Recently, I had my first round of exams, corresponding to the first partial (that's what we call it here). I'm still processing the fact that I got 85/100 in Physics. I swear I'm not good at it, but somehow I pulled it off. On the other hand, I failed Chemistry with 23/40 (I have to admit, I was expecting at least a 30, so I was a little bummed out), and I got 25/50 in Calculus.

What can I say about Calculus? I have to learn how to draw a perpendicular line instead of a parallel one. A rather pathetic faux pas, I'd say. And that sin 90° equals 1, not 0. Those mistakes can cost you 15 points.

They're average grades. I'm okay with them, but I'm not completely satisfied. I have to step up my game, and I will.

Going to the tutoring sessions has really helped, although studying by myself has been useful too. So far, I've only attended the Physics sessions with the boy with blue hair—for the record, it really suits him.

At the beginning, there were only seven of us in the classroom, but after the exams, the number increased. You know what they say: the second partial is everything.

At ESPOL, there are some incredible minds. People can be unbelievably good at these subjects. It's very tempting to compare yourself to others, but I know what I'm capable of. I won't pretend I'm a genius—I don't even aspire to be one—but I know I can do better than 25/50, that's for sure. I'll be more disciplined. And, as my incredible Physics teacher always says:

"Study with passion, life, soul, and heart."

Putting academics aside, my social circle has grown a little.

Although I don't think most of the people I know now will become close friends, I appreciate them. They're great acquaintances.

Each subject has a different group of classmates. I think my favorite is the Physics group. I consider them more than acquaintances—they're really nice.

Then there's my Calculus group. They're incredibly smart. Sometimes I feel completely useless because they're always two steps ahead of me. Still, I'm really glad I ended up in that group. It was a random assignment made by the professor.

So, here's my advice (although I'm probably the last person who should be giving it):

Don't compare yourself to others too much. Compare yourself to the person you were yesterday.

Sleep more. And wear sunscreen.

P.S. I absolutely adore choosing my daily outfits. Today I bought a beautiful new pair of earrings. I've also bought a lot of artisanal cookies lately, and I'm seriously thinking about starting to sell them.

Have you ever tried matcha?

I had planned to try it today with a cookie, but I changed my mind after three different people told me it tasted like grass.

So... I guess I saved myself three bucks.