1. Big thunder storms came through this afternoon and dumped a heap of rain here. I was at work for most of it unfortunately but since I sit next to a window, I got to see some of it coming down. Unfortunately, there's a building next door to us so I only got to see the rain coming down and not the lightning that was flashing through the sky.
2. Had a nice evening with my sister. She came over and we all went for a swim and then had dinner and played some Wii sports resort games. Now I'm all sore and tired... Damn, I'm unfit...
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Chinese New Year!
Well, Chinese New Year eve anyway. Tomorrow is Chinese New Year. I should have taken the day off, but I didn't. Oh well. I'm not in the habit of taking days off just for the hell of it anyway. I'd much rather save my leave up for holidays...
So it looks like I have less than 2 months now to get my science knowledge up to a decent level. This is going to be fun seeing as I haven't actually touched anything remotely resembling chemistry, physics or biology since oh, let's say high school? Oh well. I've started going through a chemistry text and it's amazing how quickly it's all coming back to me though. In fact, some of the stuff I've been learning lately is stuff that I was meant to have learned in high school but never did. I just hope it'll be enough to be of some use to me in the GAMSAT...
Good things that happened today:
1. Steamboat dinner with my family to celebrate the coming new year. I ate about twice as much as I should have and I wish I could have fit even more in! I love steamboat and I look forward to it every year. Oh man, I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. The soup, the fresh prawns, mushrooms, fish, cabbage, fish balls and other goodies that my parents always put in... *drools*
2. Peanut cuddles! What can I say? I'm totally in love with my gorgeous little Peanut! So much that I'm turning into one of THOSE parents. You know, the ones that never shut the hell up about their kids? Yeah, I'm becoming one of those. So sue me. He's adorable and I can't help myself :)
So it looks like I have less than 2 months now to get my science knowledge up to a decent level. This is going to be fun seeing as I haven't actually touched anything remotely resembling chemistry, physics or biology since oh, let's say high school? Oh well. I've started going through a chemistry text and it's amazing how quickly it's all coming back to me though. In fact, some of the stuff I've been learning lately is stuff that I was meant to have learned in high school but never did. I just hope it'll be enough to be of some use to me in the GAMSAT...
Good things that happened today:
1. Steamboat dinner with my family to celebrate the coming new year. I ate about twice as much as I should have and I wish I could have fit even more in! I love steamboat and I look forward to it every year. Oh man, I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. The soup, the fresh prawns, mushrooms, fish, cabbage, fish balls and other goodies that my parents always put in... *drools*
2. Peanut cuddles! What can I say? I'm totally in love with my gorgeous little Peanut! So much that I'm turning into one of THOSE parents. You know, the ones that never shut the hell up about their kids? Yeah, I'm becoming one of those. So sue me. He's adorable and I can't help myself :)
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Count me in
I just registered and paid to do the GAMSAT this year. What have I got to lose right? Other than $374...
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Hot and sunny with more of the same to come
1. Took Peanut to the pool today. I don't think he enjoyed it much. However, it was a 37 degree day and we have this nice pool in our complex that we hardly ever use, so he was damn well going swimming whether he liked it or not...
2. Had home made pizza for dinner. We took the easy way out and used pita bread for the bases but it was damn tasty nonetheless. Used some of the fresh basil and oregano we have growing out on our balcony now and it was food heaven! Gosh, I'm getting hungry just thinking about it...
Looking forward to tomorrow. 38 degrees and sunny and windy. Bring it on Summer!
Oh yes, and I think I'll register for the GAMSAT tomorrow. If the butterflies in my tummy don't kidnap me and spirit me off somewhere with no internet access...
2. Had home made pizza for dinner. We took the easy way out and used pita bread for the bases but it was damn tasty nonetheless. Used some of the fresh basil and oregano we have growing out on our balcony now and it was food heaven! Gosh, I'm getting hungry just thinking about it...
Looking forward to tomorrow. 38 degrees and sunny and windy. Bring it on Summer!
Oh yes, and I think I'll register for the GAMSAT tomorrow. If the butterflies in my tummy don't kidnap me and spirit me off somewhere with no internet access...
Monday, January 31, 2011
*sneeze*sneeze*cough*cough*
So very tired and I think I'm coming down with something so I'm going to keep this short and sweet.
My mind isn't 100% made up but I think I'm going to go for it. What have I got to lose right?
Good things:
1. My family is back from holidays after being away for over a month. Woo hoo!
2. Apparently Peanut has grown a lot while they were away. Double yay, since we're trying to get him to put on weight so that he won't be the shrimpy little kid that everyone picks on...
My mind isn't 100% made up but I think I'm going to go for it. What have I got to lose right?
Good things:
1. My family is back from holidays after being away for over a month. Woo hoo!
2. Apparently Peanut has grown a lot while they were away. Double yay, since we're trying to get him to put on weight so that he won't be the shrimpy little kid that everyone picks on...
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Indecision
I haven't decided what to do yet. When I have more time tomorrow, I'll write out my for and against arguments and we'll go from there.
And now for the happy happy joy joy...
1. First orchestra rehearsal for the year today. It was nice to see everyone again and to have a go at playing some new music. I can tell I'm going to need to try and fit in more practice during the week. But hey, the challenge is what makes it so much fun right?
2. We turned Peanut's car seat around today so that it faces the front now. Aww, he's growing up so fast. I'm glad that we can see him when we're driving now. It sucks when the baby seat faces the back because you have no idea what's going on back there when you're driving.
And now for the happy happy joy joy...
1. First orchestra rehearsal for the year today. It was nice to see everyone again and to have a go at playing some new music. I can tell I'm going to need to try and fit in more practice during the week. But hey, the challenge is what makes it so much fun right?
2. We turned Peanut's car seat around today so that it faces the front now. Aww, he's growing up so fast. I'm glad that we can see him when we're driving now. It sucks when the baby seat faces the back because you have no idea what's going on back there when you're driving.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Do I or don't I?
The GAMSAT registration closes in a few days. 2nd of Feb to be exact. I haven't registered yet. At this point, I'm not sure if I can do it. I know I'm nowhere near ready to take the exam. Just the thought of it is enough to give me heart palpitations...
*Okay, breathe Quin. Just breathe*
Am I crazy for wanting to do this? It's a lot of money and I'm certain that if I do this, it will be a practice for me so I can get an idea of how much more preparation I need to do for next year. So why am I so damn nervous and ready to run for the hills at the thought of it?? I think I'm out of practice with taking exams. I damn near had a panic attack when I did a music theory exam a couple of years ago. And that one was easy. I prepared for months before and I knew the exam format backwards. And I was still a nervous wreck. I can't imagine what I'll be like going into the GAMSAT where I'll have paid a heap more money to sit an exam that has so much more riding on it. Holy cow. I'll be reduced to a quivering puddle of nerves on the floor under my desk.
Arghh. Okay. I have a couple more days to (over)think about this. I'll make my decision by the end of this weekend. Onto the good stuff.
Today's good things:
1. Mid term performance review at work today. My supervisor is happy with my work and thinks I do more than would be expected for a part timer. Yay! It's nice to be appreciated and to feel like my contribution is being noticed :)
2. It's Friday! As much as I enjoy my job (most of the time) it's great when the end of the week comes. A whole weekend of Peanut and family and friends... What could be better?
*Okay, breathe Quin. Just breathe*
Am I crazy for wanting to do this? It's a lot of money and I'm certain that if I do this, it will be a practice for me so I can get an idea of how much more preparation I need to do for next year. So why am I so damn nervous and ready to run for the hills at the thought of it?? I think I'm out of practice with taking exams. I damn near had a panic attack when I did a music theory exam a couple of years ago. And that one was easy. I prepared for months before and I knew the exam format backwards. And I was still a nervous wreck. I can't imagine what I'll be like going into the GAMSAT where I'll have paid a heap more money to sit an exam that has so much more riding on it. Holy cow. I'll be reduced to a quivering puddle of nerves on the floor under my desk.
Arghh. Okay. I have a couple more days to (over)think about this. I'll make my decision by the end of this weekend. Onto the good stuff.
Today's good things:
1. Mid term performance review at work today. My supervisor is happy with my work and thinks I do more than would be expected for a part timer. Yay! It's nice to be appreciated and to feel like my contribution is being noticed :)
2. It's Friday! As much as I enjoy my job (most of the time) it's great when the end of the week comes. A whole weekend of Peanut and family and friends... What could be better?
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