Finally can get my cooking up and running. With rice, life is good again. I can actually cook dishes and stuff and eat it with a staple. Ahh. =)
Went jogging yesterday. My first time this millennia. And I just got KILLED doing it... Restart from babysteps I guess. But at least I tried. Now the only thing to do is to keep the momentum rolling. Gotta keep my fingers crossed.
Was just reading about the NBA in general after seeing the Spurs lose. FINALLY the Suns were able to get a stop in the 4th quarter... I don't like the Suns, but I absolutely HATE the Spurs. Ever since they got Toni "I'm Spastic" Parker and Flopnobli. Flopnobli walks every single time he drives. He could walk to the convenience store around the corner and back and the refs won't call it. But I digress. The main thing I wanted to say is this. Mark Cuban may be way over the top, but I like this post. I'm sure everyone wants to hit their big one too. So here's to trying, rhymes with dying (quick, fantasy buffs, where did I plagiarise that quote from?).
So some clarification, I think what Mark Cuban writes is quite inspiring. だから、私もう頑張ります。
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Friday, May 27, 2005
Wow. First truly relaxing night of my work life. Going to R&R good.
But ever watched an ad and didn't know what was the name of the song? Try this site to aid in your purchasing/downloading (which ever gets you going man, NO innuendo at all) aims.
And Zu31G has Sp0k5n.
But ever watched an ad and didn't know what was the name of the song? Try this site to aid in your purchasing/downloading (which ever gets you going man, NO innuendo at all) aims.
And Zu31G has Sp0k5n.
Thursday, May 26, 2005
A lesson to all the Fanboys (girls) out there. What on Earth where they thinking?
A little more musings about vacation. (The pics will be uploaded soon)
1. I guess that modern art is not for me. Even if I tried, only maybe about 30% of all the stuff I saw in the Museum of Modern Art made sense. Perhaps people like Miss Huay and Miss Sim might beg to differ, but frankly, a line across a page art is not. (To me anyways)
2. I missed the Nintendo World opening!! UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!
3. It was nice meeting up with friends and relatives that I haven't seen in awhile. It's always nice to see a friendly face in a sea of strangers.
4. Boston is very picturesque. It's not a big place, but it's pretty and still has a decent amount of activity. Not like some other university town I know of...
5. Chicago has GREAT pizza. It's near ESPN Zone and it's really really awesome. But it takes like 45 minutes to make, so better order early.
6. Hotel Wacker really is a BUDGET hotel. It's not expensive for it's location, but when they mean no frills, they mean no room service, no linen changing, stained carpets and the occasional cockroach. But it's only 2 blocks away from Michigan Ave (The Magnificent Mile).
7. Which leads to a lot of shopping. It's simply MIND-BOGGLING how much shopping people can do. On this trip, I learnt about brands of fashion that I never even knew existed. Quite informational, but the walking!! For the love of God, the walking!!
8. Lastly, if Gary reads this, Good Buy man.
Edit: Come on guys, if I make a mistake, please correct me (privately)!
A little more musings about vacation. (The pics will be uploaded soon)
1. I guess that modern art is not for me. Even if I tried, only maybe about 30% of all the stuff I saw in the Museum of Modern Art made sense. Perhaps people like Miss Huay and Miss Sim might beg to differ, but frankly, a line across a page art is not. (To me anyways)
2. I missed the Nintendo World opening!! UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!
3. It was nice meeting up with friends and relatives that I haven't seen in awhile. It's always nice to see a friendly face in a sea of strangers.
4. Boston is very picturesque. It's not a big place, but it's pretty and still has a decent amount of activity. Not like some other university town I know of...
5. Chicago has GREAT pizza. It's near ESPN Zone and it's really really awesome. But it takes like 45 minutes to make, so better order early.
6. Hotel Wacker really is a BUDGET hotel. It's not expensive for it's location, but when they mean no frills, they mean no room service, no linen changing, stained carpets and the occasional cockroach. But it's only 2 blocks away from Michigan Ave (The Magnificent Mile).
7. Which leads to a lot of shopping. It's simply MIND-BOGGLING how much shopping people can do. On this trip, I learnt about brands of fashion that I never even knew existed. Quite informational, but the walking!! For the love of God, the walking!!
8. Lastly, if Gary reads this, Good Buy man.
Edit: Come on guys, if I make a mistake, please correct me (privately)!
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Beware the 8th of June!! While I'd have to admit that it doesn't have the oomph of "Ides of March", "8th of June" is still a very very important date. It's the date of my FIRST EVER paycheck!!
Haha. It seems really weird that someone is so happy about paying potential taxes. But the thing is I might not even have to pay tax at all! (Considering the puny amount I'm paid, that might not be very surprising.)
But why fret over $$ when the sun is shining, the skies are blue and there is that tantalising smell of chemical solvents in the air? I'm gonna try to make better use of my time in summer to improve my languages and try to get in shape.
I don't know which one has a better shot.
Btw, here is a conversation I had with someone who comes to this place:
X:i went to see exploding ball's blog
X:she WoWs?!
X:0.o
I like the new nick. E.B.O.F. is now exploding ball. Haha.
Haha. It seems really weird that someone is so happy about paying potential taxes. But the thing is I might not even have to pay tax at all! (Considering the puny amount I'm paid, that might not be very surprising.)
But why fret over $$ when the sun is shining, the skies are blue and there is that tantalising smell of chemical solvents in the air? I'm gonna try to make better use of my time in summer to improve my languages and try to get in shape.
I don't know which one has a better shot.
Btw, here is a conversation I had with someone who comes to this place:
X:i went to see exploding ball's blog
X:she WoWs?!
X:0.o
I like the new nick. E.B.O.F. is now exploding ball. Haha.
Monday, May 23, 2005
It's 2am in the morning and I'm just waiting for my hair to dry.
Tomorrow I start the purpose of spending my summer here in the middle of corn fields and ghost towns. Research. I guess it's better than doing nothing and it'll look pretty on my CV and all, but damn, I wish I was slacking back home.
At least I had the vacation to recharge. It was such a total drag near the end of last semester. Just didn't have the motivation to really really study. Guess I was just consistent enough throughout the semester to get along. Either that or I was lucky in the finals.
In the words of Henry V, "Once more into the breach". Hope you guys are having better holidays than me.
Tomorrow I start the purpose of spending my summer here in the middle of corn fields and ghost towns. Research. I guess it's better than doing nothing and it'll look pretty on my CV and all, but damn, I wish I was slacking back home.
At least I had the vacation to recharge. It was such a total drag near the end of last semester. Just didn't have the motivation to really really study. Guess I was just consistent enough throughout the semester to get along. Either that or I was lucky in the finals.
In the words of Henry V, "Once more into the breach". Hope you guys are having better holidays than me.
Saturday, May 21, 2005
Just came back from my 10 day tour of NYC, Boston and Chicago. Still unpacking my place. Just taking an after-dinner break.
Some quick observations for now:
1. AMTRAK is like a cheap whore. It sucks a lot. I left Chicago at 8pm last night, but reached the Lafayette Station only at around 130am today. That's a FIVE AND A HALF HOUR journey. By comparision, flying from Chicago to Indianapolis is around 90 minutes, the Greyhound will take around 4 hours from Chicago to Lafayette. Gods...
2. Museums take FOREVER to tour. One a day is just about right. There is just too much stuff to see at a leisurely pace to rush through. (Even if you don't really understand half of the works displayed)
3. NYC rocks. Boston and Chicago were so tame in comparision. Almost boring.
4. It was great to see old friends again. Now that people are actually graduating, I might not have many chances to meet up with them again. (This will take up another post by itself)
5. I'm sad that my exchange friends have left for good.
6. I'm doing fine Mr Pimp. Thanks for asking. =) See you when you come back.
Some quick observations for now:
1. AMTRAK is like a cheap whore. It sucks a lot. I left Chicago at 8pm last night, but reached the Lafayette Station only at around 130am today. That's a FIVE AND A HALF HOUR journey. By comparision, flying from Chicago to Indianapolis is around 90 minutes, the Greyhound will take around 4 hours from Chicago to Lafayette. Gods...
2. Museums take FOREVER to tour. One a day is just about right. There is just too much stuff to see at a leisurely pace to rush through. (Even if you don't really understand half of the works displayed)
3. NYC rocks. Boston and Chicago were so tame in comparision. Almost boring.
4. It was great to see old friends again. Now that people are actually graduating, I might not have many chances to meet up with them again. (This will take up another post by itself)
5. I'm sad that my exchange friends have left for good.
6. I'm doing fine Mr Pimp. Thanks for asking. =) See you when you come back.
Saturday, May 07, 2005
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
Just finished revising my report for individual research. It's been ballooning like mad every since the first draft went for inspection. 30 pages, then 44 and now 52. Crazy. Just crazy. Still at least that's 1 thing done. I still have to pack my stuff and prepare for Friday's 2 exams. And finalise vacation plans. Busy busy busy. But for now, I'm taking a breather from all that. And it doesn't hurt to be sitting directly opposite a cute chick, who looks like an ABA studying something in SLA.
We were discussing the coupbility (KA-AH-PU-BE-LEE-TI), the ability to become a couple with someone else (hopefully of the opposite sex), of one of our dear CHEs. Apparently, some people have deemed his coupbility to be so lower, they are willing to sponsor a dinner for him with anyone that he manages to hook up with.
I guess that being single and being attached both have their pros and cons and they have been debated to the death by everyone with a sex drive on this planet. Still, the stereotyping in this case is quite apropro in my opinion. Being single, you have more time for yourself, more money to spend and more freedom to do what you want. You do lose out on affection, emotional support and (possibly) great sex. Being in a relationship requires commitment, understanding, patience and (preferably) a deep wallet. But the bond you forge with that special someone and the shared memories are reward enough.
Well, I've been rambling on and on without any real thing to say. I just wanted to sit here a little while longer (to check out the chick) before I start the walk home in the cold. Also, I just wanted to point out what some people think of that abovementioned CHE's *erm* mojo *erm*. Haha. Damn, the chick just left. Ok, there's no point in prolonging my stay here any longer. Homeward bound I am. (May 19TH!!!)
We were discussing the coupbility (KA-AH-PU-BE-LEE-TI), the ability to become a couple with someone else (hopefully of the opposite sex), of one of our dear CHEs. Apparently, some people have deemed his coupbility to be so lower, they are willing to sponsor a dinner for him with anyone that he manages to hook up with.
I guess that being single and being attached both have their pros and cons and they have been debated to the death by everyone with a sex drive on this planet. Still, the stereotyping in this case is quite apropro in my opinion. Being single, you have more time for yourself, more money to spend and more freedom to do what you want. You do lose out on affection, emotional support and (possibly) great sex. Being in a relationship requires commitment, understanding, patience and (preferably) a deep wallet. But the bond you forge with that special someone and the shared memories are reward enough.
Well, I've been rambling on and on without any real thing to say. I just wanted to sit here a little while longer (to check out the chick) before I start the walk home in the cold. Also, I just wanted to point out what some people think of that abovementioned CHE's *erm* mojo *erm*. Haha. Damn, the chick just left. Ok, there's no point in prolonging my stay here any longer. Homeward bound I am. (May 19TH!!!)
Sunday, May 01, 2005
Just finished project in the lab. Everyone is asleep right now so I have no way to confirm if my answer is correct. (Did anyone get a linear Pressure Vs Catalyst Weight? Please leave a message in UPPERCASE if you did. Thanks.) So I has talk a bit about time and this semester while waiting for Mina to finish her project.
If there's one thing I learnt this semester, taking 18 credit hours (6 classes), is that there is ALWAYS time for something to be done. To be done well? Maybe not, but definitely enough time to do stuff. Like doing Texas Hold 'Em while waiting for my program to run or doing homework while my experiments are going on.
Still it's gonna take a minor miracle for me to do all my stuff next week. I have 3 finals and 1 report due by next Friday, then I have to pack, pay my bills and have a party in the weekend, then it's NYC on Monday. Hopefully, I'll just pull through.
Looking back at this semester, I can say that it truly has been pretty unique, harrowing and rewarding. I became a junior (haha... old already), had to do 20 hour weekends in the lab, gained insight on the research life and made many new friends.
It's a funny thing, but all my life, I think the best years of my life all were all the even years of my education.
Sec 2: Magic Cards, Basketball and Chateh.
Sec 4: The Fubar-ed Gang.
J2: A better understanding of 99S62.
PUyr2: The CHE Club, a more concrete direction in my life.
Well, as this semester winds down, I wish all my readers all the best in their academic endeavors. Unless you already finished your exams/projects/reports, then you won't be needing my wishes and I'd better save them for myself or someone else who needs them (thank you very much).
If there's one thing I learnt this semester, taking 18 credit hours (6 classes), is that there is ALWAYS time for something to be done. To be done well? Maybe not, but definitely enough time to do stuff. Like doing Texas Hold 'Em while waiting for my program to run or doing homework while my experiments are going on.
Still it's gonna take a minor miracle for me to do all my stuff next week. I have 3 finals and 1 report due by next Friday, then I have to pack, pay my bills and have a party in the weekend, then it's NYC on Monday. Hopefully, I'll just pull through.
Looking back at this semester, I can say that it truly has been pretty unique, harrowing and rewarding. I became a junior (haha... old already), had to do 20 hour weekends in the lab, gained insight on the research life and made many new friends.
It's a funny thing, but all my life, I think the best years of my life all were all the even years of my education.
Sec 2: Magic Cards, Basketball and Chateh.
Sec 4: The Fubar-ed Gang.
J2: A better understanding of 99S62.
PUyr2: The CHE Club, a more concrete direction in my life.
Well, as this semester winds down, I wish all my readers all the best in their academic endeavors. Unless you already finished your exams/projects/reports, then you won't be needing my wishes and I'd better save them for myself or someone else who needs them (thank you very much).
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