Since exams are over, I've found that my life has gotten a lot more enjoyable (as it usually does post-exams). I am working more, working out more, and finally have my diet under control. So now I'm on a much better path.
Much recently, I discovered the joys and utility of the breast shirt pocket. It's amazing the amount of stuff you can use it for - shopping list, packs of gum, pens, the opportunities seem endless. It's not just for the pack of fags that chain smokers habitually keep in there.
Good things that happened
- Went to my first Krav Maga lesson - it was a real eye-opener
- Still on my diet, and not branching out much. Good going :)
- Working at that new workout regime of mine is tiring, but good.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
I hate exams
Yes, it's my periodic catch-cry. However, this exam period has been surprisingly more relaxed than previous ones, which were usually frenetic months of frenzied study. This time, with my exams spaced nicely and over roughly three weeks at one a week, I can afford to take it much more easily.
That said, I am stuck at a conundrum. Do I blow a whole load of money on getting a new computer so that I can play Crysis, Call of Duty 4 and other AAA titles that are coming out for this summer, or do I spend it on something else, like the necessary uniforms and weaponry for taking up Iaido, and on self-defence lessons?
The latter seems a lot more appropriate and geared towards personal development, but the emotional tug of being able to play Crysis with the graphics pushed all the way up ...
And then there's Assassin's Creed and Mass Effect to think about.
Good things that happened today:
- Finally started to put weights back into my workout! Now I can start to really develop muscle!
- Despite how hot it was supposed to be, my room didn't turn into the sauna that I was expecting it to.
That said, I am stuck at a conundrum. Do I blow a whole load of money on getting a new computer so that I can play Crysis, Call of Duty 4 and other AAA titles that are coming out for this summer, or do I spend it on something else, like the necessary uniforms and weaponry for taking up Iaido, and on self-defence lessons?
The latter seems a lot more appropriate and geared towards personal development, but the emotional tug of being able to play Crysis with the graphics pushed all the way up ...
And then there's Assassin's Creed and Mass Effect to think about.
Good things that happened today:
- Finally started to put weights back into my workout! Now I can start to really develop muscle!
- Despite how hot it was supposed to be, my room didn't turn into the sauna that I was expecting it to.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Energy
I met a cool guy at the gym today. I'd actually met him before, he was a trainer at the gym, but not 'before' before, in terms of getting to know him. He walked up to me after we had a quick chat about martial arts with another trainer, and we had this big talk about martial arts.
It was really interesting. We shared the same passion for martial arts (I'm pretty sure one of my passions is martial arts), and he really seemed to be able to vibe on the same level as me. We talked, and he told me his sort of take on the Matrix - social programming, having to blend in with Society, and following what others do because it's the 'norm.'
From what I could see, it was like he was trying to wake up, but couldn't. I talked to him for hours without realising - I really enjoyed talking to him because it was like we vibed on similar energy levels.
Cool things that happened today
- Got my second reference from university - it's a glowing one! Now the last thing that I need to get is a letter announcing when I will graduate.
- Met said cool guy at the gym today, and we talked for a long time on philosophical topics such as Life, metaphysics, and martial arts.
It was really interesting. We shared the same passion for martial arts (I'm pretty sure one of my passions is martial arts), and he really seemed to be able to vibe on the same level as me. We talked, and he told me his sort of take on the Matrix - social programming, having to blend in with Society, and following what others do because it's the 'norm.'
From what I could see, it was like he was trying to wake up, but couldn't. I talked to him for hours without realising - I really enjoyed talking to him because it was like we vibed on similar energy levels.
Cool things that happened today
- Got my second reference from university - it's a glowing one! Now the last thing that I need to get is a letter announcing when I will graduate.
- Met said cool guy at the gym today, and we talked for a long time on philosophical topics such as Life, metaphysics, and martial arts.
Friday, November 09, 2007
Boxing
Went to the gym today, and had a slightly different workout. Instead of the same-old cardio workouts, I did some kickboxing with one of the trainers today. A lot of fun, for sure. It helps work up a nice sweat, and a lot of the other patrons were watching too (quite amusing).
I am definitely going to want to pick up martial arts as soon as exams are over.
On the weight gain side ... I've plateaued out, I think. I think that I am going to reintroduce weights into my regime after leaving it out for the last month or so.
Good things that happened today:
- Finished noting one of my subjects - now all I have to do is do the practice exam for that one!
- Got $15 free today - apparently my mum had made a winning bet on the Melbourne Cup (betting on Efficient), and she was bighearted enough to spread the prize amongst our little family.
- Kickboxing at the gym! I wanna do more!
- Got paid a bit more than I thought - now I'll have a bit more to spend later on.
I am definitely going to want to pick up martial arts as soon as exams are over.
On the weight gain side ... I've plateaued out, I think. I think that I am going to reintroduce weights into my regime after leaving it out for the last month or so.
Good things that happened today:
- Finished noting one of my subjects - now all I have to do is do the practice exam for that one!
- Got $15 free today - apparently my mum had made a winning bet on the Melbourne Cup (betting on Efficient), and she was bighearted enough to spread the prize amongst our little family.
- Kickboxing at the gym! I wanna do more!
- Got paid a bit more than I thought - now I'll have a bit more to spend later on.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
The passage of time
I compared some photos of myself recently and this time last year. Boy do I look a lot different. I think I've lost a lotta weight, my face seems to have become less rounded than before, and ... I seem to be getting thinner! Actual success!
November 20th, 2006 (the day we set out on the Ex-Trip):
About six months ago:
Yesterday:
Definitely changed a lot. I feel glad, and a lot more encouraged to continue on with my current course.
Good things that happened today:
- Knocked down one of my exams! Only got two more (and two weeks) to go!
- Talked to another one of my lecturers, so now I have one more reference for JET. This way, I have a back-up reference if the other one with the university I asked for gives me a crappy one.
- Watching downloaded videos on a big-screen TV! It is such a better feel than watching them on a laptop screen, and much more enjoyable.
November 20th, 2006 (the day we set out on the Ex-Trip):
About six months ago:
Yesterday:
Definitely changed a lot. I feel glad, and a lot more encouraged to continue on with my current course.
Good things that happened today:
- Knocked down one of my exams! Only got two more (and two weeks) to go!
- Talked to another one of my lecturers, so now I have one more reference for JET. This way, I have a back-up reference if the other one with the university I asked for gives me a crappy one.
- Watching downloaded videos on a big-screen TV! It is such a better feel than watching them on a laptop screen, and much more enjoyable.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
A good day
I dunno what happened, but I had an awesome day today.
Salsa was fun as hell, met some cool new people, and we were doing paired work, which is always fun. Especially considering the guy-girl ratio is like 1:6 in girls' favour. There are only four male students there, my friends and I making up three of them.
My mate Ben told me about what happened on the weekend - him and my other friend, Will, both got absolutely paro. Hijinks ensued.
There was a cute new Asian student there that hadn't been before. I wasted no time in making her acquaintance, and she seemed to be a cool person to get to know better.
Good things that happened today:
- Not something for a tasteful blog like this, which I want to keep at an MA rating.
- Met up with my friend and had a lot of fun during and after salsa ... especially the way he was retelling the fight my other friend had on the weekend.
- Lots of paired work in salsa! Dancing with a lot of girls and doing a lot of leading! Makes you feel more like a man, I say.
- Made the acquaintance of some cool new people at salsa, including above Asian student.
Salsa was fun as hell, met some cool new people, and we were doing paired work, which is always fun. Especially considering the guy-girl ratio is like 1:6 in girls' favour. There are only four male students there, my friends and I making up three of them.
My mate Ben told me about what happened on the weekend - him and my other friend, Will, both got absolutely paro. Hijinks ensued.
There was a cute new Asian student there that hadn't been before. I wasted no time in making her acquaintance, and she seemed to be a cool person to get to know better.
Good things that happened today:
- Not something for a tasteful blog like this, which I want to keep at an MA rating.
- Met up with my friend and had a lot of fun during and after salsa ... especially the way he was retelling the fight my other friend had on the weekend.
- Lots of paired work in salsa! Dancing with a lot of girls and doing a lot of leading! Makes you feel more like a man, I say.
- Made the acquaintance of some cool new people at salsa, including above Asian student.
Monday, November 05, 2007
Computer problems
My laptop died a couple of days ago. I have no idea what went wrong with it, but I couldn't boot into Windows. In the end, I had to reinstall Windows.
I haven't been making my daily entries like I should have been, mainly because I forget and because exams are coming up. I really should try to keep up with daily entries.
Good things that happened today:
- Got to Toastmasters 15 minutes later than I was supposed to, but luckily everyone else had been locked out and I got there just in time to be let in and help set up.
- Talked to my Japanese friend at Toastmasters and he told me a lot about Himeji, where I'm planning to go for JET. That's assuming that JET puts me there - high probability, because Himeji is sister-city with Adelaide.
- Got my reference from the VPE at Toastmasters for JET. Now just for the university one.
I haven't been making my daily entries like I should have been, mainly because I forget and because exams are coming up. I really should try to keep up with daily entries.
Good things that happened today:
- Got to Toastmasters 15 minutes later than I was supposed to, but luckily everyone else had been locked out and I got there just in time to be let in and help set up.
- Talked to my Japanese friend at Toastmasters and he told me a lot about Himeji, where I'm planning to go for JET. That's assuming that JET puts me there - high probability, because Himeji is sister-city with Adelaide.
- Got my reference from the VPE at Toastmasters for JET. Now just for the university one.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Finking about life
After visiting the Life Sciences precinct out in Thebarton today and seeing what work is available, I've decided ... it's not for me. I don't want to be stuck inside a lab all day, 9-5, doing research. I don't want to be a worker drone who functions as part of a cog in the assembly line of a biological factory pumping out active ingredients for drugs.
Not to mention that the precinct is on the same street as a bikie fortress.
I walk down the side-street to the first building, and to my right there is a big fence with barbed wire, locked doors, keep-out signs, and a huge, black gate with 'FINKS MC AUSTRALIA' emblazoned on it, complete with security cameras in the courtyard as well. Doubtless while the biotech companies are manufacturing pharmaceuticals of a therapeutic and medicinal sort, the Finks are manufacturing pharmaceuticals of a far different kind - recreational.
I've been thinking more and more about the kind of life I want to lead. It's one of freedom. One where I don't have to worry about working hours, where I dictate the pace of work, and where I work.
The life of a share trader is looking more and more interesting. The market is a volatile, unpredictable beast, so I imagine it'd be more exciting than sitting in a lab and geeking out over the latest discovery in interferon-alpha receptors or the latest process for developing monoclonal antibodies. I get to work where I want, and I can take different approaches in how I want to conduct trading.
Good things that happened today:
- Got talked out of potentially wasting $6000 on enrolling in a HomeTrader course, since it seems that I can get most of the information free
- Worked up a real sweat at the gym today. I was so sweaty, it was like I had actually been running in the very wet weather we got in Adelaide today.
- Took my first steps towards becoming a shares trader - seeking advice from friends, and picking up a good book to further my education.
- Finally took the plunge and picked up some Hydroxycut. I've been going without a fat-burning supplement for the past week or so now, so it should be interesting to see how things go once I start on Hydroxycut as compared to Musashi's Mega Fat Metaboliser.
Not to mention that the precinct is on the same street as a bikie fortress.
I walk down the side-street to the first building, and to my right there is a big fence with barbed wire, locked doors, keep-out signs, and a huge, black gate with 'FINKS MC AUSTRALIA' emblazoned on it, complete with security cameras in the courtyard as well. Doubtless while the biotech companies are manufacturing pharmaceuticals of a therapeutic and medicinal sort, the Finks are manufacturing pharmaceuticals of a far different kind - recreational.
I've been thinking more and more about the kind of life I want to lead. It's one of freedom. One where I don't have to worry about working hours, where I dictate the pace of work, and where I work.
The life of a share trader is looking more and more interesting. The market is a volatile, unpredictable beast, so I imagine it'd be more exciting than sitting in a lab and geeking out over the latest discovery in interferon-alpha receptors or the latest process for developing monoclonal antibodies. I get to work where I want, and I can take different approaches in how I want to conduct trading.
Good things that happened today:
- Got talked out of potentially wasting $6000 on enrolling in a HomeTrader course, since it seems that I can get most of the information free
- Worked up a real sweat at the gym today. I was so sweaty, it was like I had actually been running in the very wet weather we got in Adelaide today.
- Took my first steps towards becoming a shares trader - seeking advice from friends, and picking up a good book to further my education.
- Finally took the plunge and picked up some Hydroxycut. I've been going without a fat-burning supplement for the past week or so now, so it should be interesting to see how things go once I start on Hydroxycut as compared to Musashi's Mega Fat Metaboliser.
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