It's now spring and the first day of the midsem break. Well it's not much of a break, more like "hey you've got tons of assignments and stuff to do so we'll stop classes so you can catch up". Normally it doesn't turn out that way.
Today I taught Fiction and five people turned up which was good. We did the stagger properly (I was the one who walks past them haha) and they did the chorus pretty well too. A lot of new people, some did other CO classes but not Saturday. I remember one of them saying they went to last week's class, which would have been David's. The person was also female. Coincidence?
Afterwards Huy and Jibbie came to the studio and Huy tried helping me to do a back handspring. It needs a lot of work. Context - one of the things I wanted to do by the end of the break was to be able to do a back handspring. He suggested parkour classes which I may actually have time for.
Went to Strathfield to get my hair cut. A new person cut my hair. Note to self, be as specific as you can. Comparing to my previous haircut, this is so much worse. I should remember to always ask to keep my fringe intact or use a reference photo which I did for my last hair cut. I'll be really impressed to whoever can guess which person I used.
Went home feeling gross with my new hair and tried fixing it up with product. It looked alright but I couldn't get it to look good.
Anyways, went to eat Thai food in Parramatta since my brother was going to school to watch a drama presentation. It was almost 7 and my brother had to go so he and my dad left me and my mother at the restaurant. In the end I ate a lot of food feeling very bloated.
I listened to that Owl City and Carly Rae Jepson song properly now. It's alright. I like Owl City and how he's a proud introvert. I remember when people complained about Fireflies while I thought it was good.
Tomorrow is Father's day. Not sure what we're doing but guess I'll find out tomorrow.
I wasn't planning on plugging this for reasons, but seeing that I'm being credited now, I suppose I could. My friend wanted me to help do a quick video for their promotion of Jay Park. It's on their channel now. I'd rather not show it on facebook cause it wasn't really my best work since I was rushed, literally. But here it is. Also youtube does a great job at making all my videos look like crap when it isn't at least 720p.
Had my BABS2202 mid semester exam on Monday. It was a lot of multiple choice and one short answer. It felt like just short than an actual exam from first semester. I wouldn't know how well I did. After the exam I heard people talking to Louise about the phenol red question. At least I got that right. That's a good sign. But yeah I had no idea about the last short answer question.
Friday was quite a day. Woke up at 4:30 to be driven by Huy to 6:30 practice. In my rush I totally forgot that I had placed my crew and yellow shirt in a separate bag and I forgot to bring it. Practice was done and we went to Circular Quay for our performance for SBS PopAsia. Turns out we didn't need to do it since Nu'est was there. Thing was we were supposed to be the opening or something for PopAsia but they didn't know that Nu'est would be coming before they asked us to. So performance wasn't performed, which I was kinda disappointed since we woke up really early for it and I wanted to dance too. Oh well, I actually don't feel up for that Jurassic Lounge thing. It sounds weird. Well it is during the break so maybe I'll feel up for it by then. I'll definitely learn the new dances since we'll need it for Animania. Animania isn't the best con of the year, mainly because it's Japanese culture only, but it's alright. Last year I didn't get anything. This year I totally want to get at least one item from there.
Pancakes were had, and awkward topics were talked about hahaha. Not really. Also yeah I haven't updated my youtube ever. I mean, what could I possibly do that I can't do either here or on facebook? For example my vlog where I talked about SM Town performance. I could have just made a post on facebook. I wish I could have time for something. Making stuff by myself gets tedious. I wish I had friends who were crazy about making videos. That probably won't ever happen. Sigh.
Went to uni afterwards. It felt like we were going to uni in the afternoon. Which reminds me. I have to catch up on stats. Chemistry was had and I fell asleep. Also Norman was getting ready for the Kpop cover contest in the afternoon.
(I stopped writing due to lack of time and it's now Tuesday.)
Umm where was I? Kpop cover contest right? Too bad they didn't win. I would definitely like to call bias but I don't want to seem sore about it. No big deal. I can see this boosting their egos though. Not a good thing.
Sunday was Bec's birthday. Lots of fun in the sun was had and it was one of those days by the end you just want to collapse and sleep like crazy. Reminds me of the time I held a LAN party at my place. Though it wasn't the gaming that was stressful it was running the whole day plus having so much happen in a short amount of time. I should remember to hold one again in the holidays.
I've been starting to listen to my music again. I forgot how good B.A.P's Warrior was. We've been dancing it for ages now and most likely left a bad taste in our mouths. But why should it? Just listening to the song was like rediscovering how awesome it was in the first place. Particularly the unique vocals that you don't usually hear anywhere else. I think this song is their best one. Watching the music video again and I can't believe I forgot how much I enjoyed it.
So apparently some of my courses are already holding midsem examinations before the break. So much for having time to study. Earliest one is next Monday. I should prepare for that one soon. As a result I have to start working on days which I normally give to relaxing/Crossover. Kinda bummed out but it's only temporary. Hope I don't miss out on much.
This week's Adventure Time... not as awesome as I had hoped. But it was alright. They didn't have every character in it. But they sure made a whole lot of references. Also confused on when the episode takes place in the timeline.
Finally a new communitychannel video. I think she's the only Australian youtuber who I support. The thought of Mychonny being the very few youtube celebrities of our country really sucks.
DmC looks awesome. I like their art style. It's very modern, like BBC's Sherlock. I don't know why a large amount of people are hating on it.
Can't wait to play it, though I know my brother already wants it. So guess I'll play after he does. Also KH3D came out a while ago. I really want to play it, but yeah I don't have that much free money to spend. Also David if you're reading this I need to return your PSP heh... I finished the game but the secret bosses are too hard to beat without grinding first. So guess I'm done. It was a good game, especially by the time I figured out the combat systems.
So much sleep was had today. Usually I'd have to go to the city for practice or whatnot. But after performance at the Opera House, we could finally take a day off. Felt like a holiday despite having an assignment and uni the next day.
Not much to write about. I'm pretty excited for this week's Adventure Time, almost as much as I was for Burning Low. Apparently this episode will show every character that's been on the show. The preview showed a character from one my favourite episodes. My favourite because it left a creepy feeling by the end which was great compared to the less interesting episodes. It also reminds me of secret murder mystery.
LSP and Cinnamon Bun are hilarious
It finally happened to me. I never thought I see the day. I now have timeline and have no idea what to do with it. I have by the 16th then it automatically makes it public.
I put a lot of effort into that. And it's not like I have all the time to spare. But I still did it as soon as I could. So when you point out to me that it's already been a week and you wanted it tonight then the least you could have done was give me an exact due date, instead of telling me to do it as soon as I could. I expected a bit more professionalism on your end. I would have done mine if you just asked. I hold nothing against you, I'm just a bit annoyed. But if you ask me again, either give me a solid schedule or I just won't do it.
Oh and then there's you. The moment I saw you I knew you were a slacker. You don't do any work and get by only by taking the easy way out. I still remember overhearing that conversation about how you copied an innocent person's answers in the mid-semester test. Why are you in this program? You do not deserve this degree or to be involved in science. Who the heck wears sunglasses indoors? Blind people and douche bags that's who. I want nothing to do with you. The worst part is because of our surnames we have to work next to each other. I don't ever want to be partners with you.
I really think that facebook group are a bunch of jerks. You people do realise the reason for the mask is that he was sick right? And the mask is to avoid spreading germs to anyone. I for one respect his enthusiasm to learn. Even if he asks stupid questions, or constantly asks the lecturer stuff at least he's trying really hard. He didn't let you copy his work? Looks like someone isn't trying at all. Maybe if you were friends, instead of just a class mate you can use for your own gain, he'd let you. But he's not perfect either. Yes you do have a point, filming in a lecture theatre may be unethical. But I don't know, I do know that as long as you can physically see someone there's no law against filming/photography. You actually have to express your desire not to be filmed if you want your rights too. But if someone bothers to find the exact law about uni lecture halls (I suppose it's a private building as apposed to a public area) then yeah go tell him to stop.
Enough ranting. Just felt like letting some thoughts out. Hopefully I don't have to do it again anytime soon.
This reminds me of the time when we talked about quach bases.
This episode was quite good. I really like how Finn does not hesitate at all when trying to save ____ even when it's seems like suicide. Also tiny plot twist at the end, I like those.
I had the pork rice at Gumshira. It was nice, at first. Then yeah the meat was really salty. Maybe it was lack of appetite due to lower than normal blood levels but yeah. I should probably stick to ramen.
My Tuesday classes are made entirely of labs, one for biotechnology and other for molecules cells and genes. It's kinda weird but I'll get used to it. Biotech seems more easy to do. Today I had to isolate a single colony with a loop and agar plate for the first time. I had no idea how much pressure I had to put on the surface. Guess the results next week I'll find out. Then it was diluting E. Coli and spreading those onto plates. Using pipettes was super easy. My partner used the plastic pipette tip on the bunsen to sterilise. I was like "okay.." apparently he did micro so I'd assume he knew what he was doing right? Finally gram staining. Lots of steps involving a lot of crazy solutions. Luckily I was wearing gloves, that stuff went everywhere. But in the end I made a good slide of stained Bacillus.
Finished early and got to leave, I should remind myself to take a look at what GMO topic I want to do for my assignment. I then went to the library to finish the pre-lab for BABS. The lab consisted of doing one thing which was placing human cancer cells of different concentrations in medium which contains all the good stuff it needs to grow. Unfortunately the rest of the lab we needed to answer questions. I told my demonstrator that my knowledge of PCR came from song, which she's never heard of. She probably thinks I'm weird now. Turns out the song didn't have all the facts. Who knew?
After lab I went to Town Hall and donated blood. It was a weird feeling. While I was being drained I actually had no idea how much blood was coming out. What I was looking at was the other small bag used for testing which wasn't filling with blood. To my surprise they told me I was finished, and I saw the actual bag which was huge. I didn't even notice it! I got home alive. I remember one friday when I had a bandaid on my arm and Carmen thought I donated blood. Having now officially donating blood I don't really see how she could mistake that tiny bandaid with this.
