2.28.2004
Lest You Forget¹
When I was in high school, I used to be able to read the text or notes the day before (or even the day of), just once, & still get an A on a test. As a matter-of-fact, that's how I got through those 5 years without ever having to do much work (& sometimes, NO work...none of my friends believe me when I tell them this, but trust me, that IS exactly how I lived during my high school days...=P). Now though, I wish I can say the same about my upcoming biochem test. Sadly, no way in hell would I be able to pull off a semi-decent mark if I didn't start studying a few days before & with some serious active-learning (that means none of those skimming & "I think I know it" techniques). I suppose it's the fact that there's so much more material to learn, first of all, & that I'm growing old. O_o My memory is starting to fail me, & I don't like that (I forget names very easily now...why oh why??). =(
This reminds me of something relevant...any of you read the Doraemon manga religiously (like me, who has all the volumes =P)?? As you probably know he has all these cool gadgets that always come in handy when you need them...& I remember that one time when Nobita was freaking out over a test (when doesn't he?? That perpetual lazy-ass, lol), Doraemon gave him these slices of bread that will help you remember everything if you first press them against your notes (which leaves a permanent print on the bread itself...not very appetizing, I know), & then eat them. Ever since I read about it, I've always wanted some. Every friggin' time I had a test/exam. xD
¹: That was my high school motto, hehe.
When I was in high school, I used to be able to read the text or notes the day before (or even the day of), just once, & still get an A on a test. As a matter-of-fact, that's how I got through those 5 years without ever having to do much work (& sometimes, NO work...none of my friends believe me when I tell them this, but trust me, that IS exactly how I lived during my high school days...=P). Now though, I wish I can say the same about my upcoming biochem test. Sadly, no way in hell would I be able to pull off a semi-decent mark if I didn't start studying a few days before & with some serious active-learning (that means none of those skimming & "I think I know it" techniques). I suppose it's the fact that there's so much more material to learn, first of all, & that I'm growing old. O_o My memory is starting to fail me, & I don't like that (I forget names very easily now...why oh why??). =(
This reminds me of something relevant...any of you read the Doraemon manga religiously (like me, who has all the volumes =P)?? As you probably know he has all these cool gadgets that always come in handy when you need them...& I remember that one time when Nobita was freaking out over a test (when doesn't he?? That perpetual lazy-ass, lol), Doraemon gave him these slices of bread that will help you remember everything if you first press them against your notes (which leaves a permanent print on the bread itself...not very appetizing, I know), & then eat them. Ever since I read about it, I've always wanted some. Every friggin' time I had a test/exam. xD
¹: That was my high school motto, hehe.
2.23.2004
Energizer Bunny
I wish there were some way I can let you know that no matter what, I'll be supporting you full force, cheering you on when your spirit's dimmed. And I guess I'm a lil too embarrassed to tell it to your face, so here it is, in the simplest of words, 'cause I know you'll be reading it. I've tried to act a bit more affectionate when you're around, but somehow, I just can't...I still feel like it's outta place for me to do so. But that doesn't stop me from wishing you the best, always.
You know...just because I'm not saying it, doesn't mean I don't have you on my mind.
I wish there were some way I can let you know that no matter what, I'll be supporting you full force, cheering you on when your spirit's dimmed. And I guess I'm a lil too embarrassed to tell it to your face, so here it is, in the simplest of words, 'cause I know you'll be reading it. I've tried to act a bit more affectionate when you're around, but somehow, I just can't...I still feel like it's outta place for me to do so. But that doesn't stop me from wishing you the best, always.
You know...just because I'm not saying it, doesn't mean I don't have you on my mind.
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Couldn't fall asleep (obviously, considering that I've been sleeping around 2 or 3 every night during reading week), so I decided to stay up & work on this instead...cool huh?? Will try to incorporate it nicely into my blog in the next few days (& I shall add more songs)...
![[...and I will be with you]](radioblog.jpg)
EDIT: Unfortunately, the site has been deleted due to overusage of bandwidth...x_x I might bring it back later...if I feel like it.
Couldn't fall asleep (obviously, considering that I've been sleeping around 2 or 3 every night during reading week), so I decided to stay up & work on this instead...cool huh?? Will try to incorporate it nicely into my blog in the next few days (& I shall add more songs)...
EDIT: Unfortunately, the site has been deleted due to overusage of bandwidth...x_x I might bring it back later...if I feel like it.
2.13.2004
Race Against Time
Okay let's see what's in store for me this reading week (ranked in order of importance):
- get my hair cut (gotta look good before doing anything yo)
- find the cure for cancer (alright, so maybe not THIS reading week...lol)
- 3 to 4 outings...or even more if I have cravings for certain foods (eg. sweet soups, bubble teas, etc.)
- finish watching season 6 of Friends on DVD
- genetics assignment (planning to do even better on this one)
- study for genetics midterm (need to do well!! It IS my major, after all)
- study for biochem midterm (ahhh don't even start...the first two were terrifying enough)
- bio writing project (...have no motivation to do it whatsoever)
- German composition
- chem lab + pre-lab (this though, I probably won't do until the day before my actual lab...xP)
- oh, & let's not forget the ritual - gotta keep that up!! =D
I think that's it...for now. Did I miss anything??
Okay let's see what's in store for me this reading week (ranked in order of importance):
- get my hair cut (gotta look good before doing anything yo)
- find the cure for cancer (alright, so maybe not THIS reading week...lol)
- 3 to 4 outings...or even more if I have cravings for certain foods (eg. sweet soups, bubble teas, etc.)
- finish watching season 6 of Friends on DVD
- genetics assignment (planning to do even better on this one)
- study for genetics midterm (need to do well!! It IS my major, after all)
- study for biochem midterm (ahhh don't even start...the first two were terrifying enough)
- bio writing project (...have no motivation to do it whatsoever)
- German composition
- chem lab + pre-lab (this though, I probably won't do until the day before my actual lab...xP)
- oh, & let's not forget the ritual - gotta keep that up!! =D
I think that's it...for now. Did I miss anything??
2.12.2004
Battle Begins...The Day After My Birthday!
Exam schedule. Even though I end late this year, I'm actually glad. First of all, my exams are evenly spaced out, which means I get time to study (as opposed to last year...having calculus right after chem was just horrid). Secondly, my biochem exam's last!! You don't understand how relieved I am to know that I won't have to cram for it (well I'll probably end up doing that anyway...but at least not as badly...=P)...
BIO260H - April 19, 14:00-16:00
BIO250Y - April 22, 14:00-17:00
CHM247H - April 26, 09:00-12:00
GER200Y - April 30, 14:00-16:00
BCH242Y - May 5, 14:00-17:00
Exam schedule. Even though I end late this year, I'm actually glad. First of all, my exams are evenly spaced out, which means I get time to study (as opposed to last year...having calculus right after chem was just horrid). Secondly, my biochem exam's last!! You don't understand how relieved I am to know that I won't have to cram for it (well I'll probably end up doing that anyway...but at least not as badly...=P)...
BIO260H - April 19, 14:00-16:00
BIO250Y - April 22, 14:00-17:00
CHM247H - April 26, 09:00-12:00
GER200Y - April 30, 14:00-16:00
BCH242Y - May 5, 14:00-17:00
A Second Opinion
Lately, I've been liking all the songs that I used to hate (or very much dislike). Mai's "Winter Bells" (!!) & "Feel fine!" (the irony is I really REALLY like this song now...probably one of my favourites on the album...=P), Amuro's "I WILL" (the piano version is amazing...much better than the original), SPEED's "ALL MY TRUE LOVE", just to name a few...
I'm not even gonna guess what kinda songs I'll end up liking next (maybe some of the H!P ones...<shivers> Wait...I've already been listening to Ayaya's new single a lot these days, lol)...
Lately, I've been liking all the songs that I used to hate (or very much dislike). Mai's "Winter Bells" (!!) & "Feel fine!" (the irony is I really REALLY like this song now...probably one of my favourites on the album...=P), Amuro's "I WILL" (the piano version is amazing...much better than the original), SPEED's "ALL MY TRUE LOVE", just to name a few...
I'm not even gonna guess what kinda songs I'll end up liking next (maybe some of the H!P ones...<shivers> Wait...I've already been listening to Ayaya's new single a lot these days, lol)...
2.09.2004
Simply Wonderful
Oh man, right now, Kakki's the happiest boy on Earth...*o* After an excruciating wait, I finally got my "Wish You The Best" in the mail today (along with Koyanagi Yuki's best album "MY ALL"...but we'll discuss that one later). Never was a true Mai fan myself, even though I do like almost all her singles & I have 2 of her albums (& then some...=P)...somehow, her music just doesn't hit me the way Ayu's does. Either way, I was still very very excited about this album (partly due to my craze over best albums), & it killed me when it failed to make its way here to the CD stores. x_x So I had to take the alternate route & order it online...& this, would make it my first time. =P Thankfully everything worked out fine, or else I'd be too traumatized to buy anything online from now on...xD Anyway, I'll probably write more about the album later, currently enjoying it A LOT...btw, check out these pics [1][2]. The packaging is BEAUTIFUL, I tell ya.
P.S. Did you guys know that "Stand Up" was released on my birthday?? xD (even though that song isn't particularly her best...)
P.P.S. And that marks the end of this list. Since the CD+DVD version of "EXILE ENTERTAINMENT" is sold out, I don't think I'll ever get it...<sigh>
Oh man, right now, Kakki's the happiest boy on Earth...*o* After an excruciating wait, I finally got my "Wish You The Best" in the mail today (along with Koyanagi Yuki's best album "MY ALL"...but we'll discuss that one later). Never was a true Mai fan myself, even though I do like almost all her singles & I have 2 of her albums (& then some...=P)...somehow, her music just doesn't hit me the way Ayu's does. Either way, I was still very very excited about this album (partly due to my craze over best albums), & it killed me when it failed to make its way here to the CD stores. x_x So I had to take the alternate route & order it online...& this, would make it my first time. =P Thankfully everything worked out fine, or else I'd be too traumatized to buy anything online from now on...xD Anyway, I'll probably write more about the album later, currently enjoying it A LOT...btw, check out these pics [1][2]. The packaging is BEAUTIFUL, I tell ya.
P.S. Did you guys know that "Stand Up" was released on my birthday?? xD (even though that song isn't particularly her best...)
P.P.S. And that marks the end of this list. Since the CD+DVD version of "EXILE ENTERTAINMENT" is sold out, I don't think I'll ever get it...<sigh>
2.08.2004
Down On Your Knees
Just as I was about to go crazy studying orgo, this comes along to brighten my day...xD
Just as I was about to go crazy studying orgo, this comes along to brighten my day...xD
2.04.2004
Find The Way
I don't even know what I want...how then, can I expect others to give me what I want?? I'm not mad at anybody, nor am I mad at myself...I'm just living in a state of perpetual confusion, trying to figure out what I'm really looking for & which path I should take. Sometimes I feel like I know myself too well, while other times not at all...there would be days where I can't explain my actions even though I've already thought them over & decided to behave otherwise. Either way, what's done is done, & I have absolutely no regrets. The only reason I'm upset...heck, I don't even know if I really am upset...is because after all these years, I'm still the same. The same indecisive me that I've always loved to hate.
EDIT: If you read this post along with the one below it, you'll see that I really AM confused. And just to clear things up, I'm NOT depressed...nowhere close in fact. I'm just tired & in desperate need of changes...(hmmm, maybe moving will help??)
I don't even know what I want...how then, can I expect others to give me what I want?? I'm not mad at anybody, nor am I mad at myself...I'm just living in a state of perpetual confusion, trying to figure out what I'm really looking for & which path I should take. Sometimes I feel like I know myself too well, while other times not at all...there would be days where I can't explain my actions even though I've already thought them over & decided to behave otherwise. Either way, what's done is done, & I have absolutely no regrets. The only reason I'm upset...heck, I don't even know if I really am upset...is because after all these years, I'm still the same. The same indecisive me that I've always loved to hate.
EDIT: If you read this post along with the one below it, you'll see that I really AM confused. And just to clear things up, I'm NOT depressed...nowhere close in fact. I'm just tired & in desperate need of changes...(hmmm, maybe moving will help??)
2.03.2004
Deep Submerge
I don't want just ripples...I want waves. Tsunamis, water spouts, whirlpools...anything but ripples. I've had enough of that.
I don't want just ripples...I want waves. Tsunamis, water spouts, whirlpools...anything but ripples. I've had enough of that.
