it's been 3 weeks here...

... and i'm slowly getting settled in. the days have been getting more chilly, so i'm glad i bought a nice-looking nike jacket last week. it was difficult getting to sleep at the beginning, being affected by jet lag plus the noise of planes taking off (the americans like to train at night). but i'm enjoying the personal space i get over here. tried to decorate my room with a few posters, but i think i'll do better once i can get my hands on some bluetack. which is really hard to find here! we haven't been sightseeing as much as i wanted to. went to la jolla to enjoy the view of the beautiful pacific ocean, and went to the Balboa Park today to appreciate the historic architecture. there's even a gigantic fig tree in the middle of the park.and for 3 weeks, i thought i did a good job in packing for this trip. until i went to do some research abt diving here in california, did i realise i forgot an item: my dive logbook! haiz.. next time then...
oh, and i bought a new bag. hmm, i bought 3 bags actually. 1 nike sports duffel bag, 1 black military helmet bag from the marine corps base, and this beautful camelbak octane 8+ hydration backpack. designed for adventure racing, trail running, or speed hiking, it carries a 2L reservoir and abt 8-12L cargo space. I really love this bag!!