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Monday, August 25th, 2008
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12:12 pm - 19 days!
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19 days since I last wrote anything. And I still don't have anything to write about :P
I have been writing the thesis better for the last few weeks. Although the last few days have seen nothing achieved. A lot of the recent progress has been due to a web application called Remember the Milk . It's a To Do list management kajigger, and I love it. Othern than thesis, I have been involved in ARC Reviews, speaking to high school kids, and quite a few trips into Uni for meetings.
As part of the ARC Review thing I got to talk to my future boss, Doug, and I got a timetable for the job that he offered me. He thinks it would be good to start just after Christmas/New Years, which is perfect timing for me, so I'm happy. But it means that I now have a deadline for Wollongong. I've had my last birthday at home. I'm starting to look around our place assessing what will stay and what needs to go. Everything is starting to feel temporary. It swaps between exciting and scary hourly, depending on what I'm thinking about (friends, trams, family or work).
In terms of my other big project (losing ze weight), I have lost 25 kg now, and I am under 100 kg. How exciting (that was sarcastic). I was actually excited when I achieved those goals, but sitting on the couch here and now, it doesn't sound so spectacular when I still have so far to go. I am in a fundraising thingo at them moment, where I'm trying to lose weight for raising money for autism. That's got me redoubling my efforts, and the weightloss is travelling a bit faster.
Nothing much else going on... just plugging away at the long-term projects. And twittering a lot.
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| Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
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3:58 pm - Adam Gilchrist
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I just met Adam Gilchrist. He came to Uni, and I talked to him about my work for a few minutes. It was AWESOME!
current mood:  jubilant
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| Monday, August 4th, 2008
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3:10 pm - I'm 26 now
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It was my birthday on Saturday, and I got the most awesome treasure hunt! Sam wrote my a text adventure game ("Brianna's Birthday Morning") which was a half virtual/half real life treasure hunt for my presents. Highlights were putting on my IR goggles (Fletch's ski goggles), getting "Order of the Phoenix" (totally not Goblet of Fire with a new case because they bought the wrong one), and "RISC will change everything" hint pointing at our old Powerbook to give me my Hackers DVD. :D
In other news, I'm not sure it's the advancement in age, watchin Randy Pausch's Last Lecture, the looming deadline, or skiing getting me out of the house for a few days, but I have made a bit of progress on -That-Which-Shall-Not-Be-Named lately. There is no point procrastinating and making excuses - noone's writing it but me, and noone cares about it as much as I should. It's time to get it done, and I think my subconcious and concious are finally pulling together to pump it out. Now to convince my supervisors that I need them on board to read the frigging thing too...
current mood:  productive
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| Thursday, July 31st, 2008
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7:22 pm - Serious Revelations
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I realised two things today:
For what is probably the first time in my life, if I got accidentally pregnant, I would at least THINK about not aborting. Scary!
Secondly, I really, really, really love bacon. Like, LOVE it.
current mood:  thoughtful
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| Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
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9:26 pm - Today
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Today I went into Uni, and it took me all day to do a very little amount of work. Damn half-moved labs. And people asking me to do their work. And my inability to say no when I should. Anyway, we had Thai for dinner tonight, and I had a delicious (hot) Thai Beef Salad. More Uni lab work tomorrow - yawn. No thesis progress recently. Watched Veronica Mars tonight in company - that counts as non-sad activity.
current mood: thoughtful
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| Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
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10:35 pm - Normal is the Watchword
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I HAVE to get back to normal now. I have just shot-gunned almost the entirety of Season 2 of Veronica Mars, and I need to go back to normal life! I am loving the show (a little too much), though. It's very much my kind of TV - very character driven, clever dialogue, with lots of mysteries to postulate about (read: obsess over). Is GOOD!
Back to the lab for the next few days, to do ridiculous grunt work for people who don't deserve my help. Well, maybe a few of them deserve some help. The rest - bah.
current mood:  weird
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| Friday, July 4th, 2008
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2:50 pm - Veronica Mars
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We have been trying to sneak in Veronica Mars nights whenever Fletch has a spare evening, and I am loving this show! It's so well written, and keeps me guessing all the time. Last night I couldn't sleep! We are about 3 episodes off finishing the first season, but I don't want it to end! It's awesome. I loves it. Lost 1.5 kg this week, quite happ, because I'm at 18.9 kg all up now! Almost at my skiing goal! I can't believe I just talked about "goals". Bah. Oh well. I'm off to Bateman's Bay tomorrow to visit Sam's family and bring Leo and Jess back up to the airport.
And I bought a car!!! On Monday I'll have my first car :D
current mood:  happy
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| Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
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10:54 am - Something different...
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Today, I talk about NOT thesis! I am up to about 18-19 kg of weight loss! It's looking like I'm going to hit my goal for skiing, and probably my next one for my birthday too. I'm not officially the lightest person in my family, which is a nice change. Feeding Fletch all of that lard and sugar in his sleep has finally paid off! Anyway, I'm starting to feel a bit lighter when I move around and some of my clothes are getting pretty loose. But I realised how far I have to go yesterday. It's a LONG way. I'm about 1/3 of the way to my "ideal weight". I don't know if I actually want to go that low. For now, I'd be happy to just get into the "overweight" category. Sigh. Shake time!
current mood: optimistic
current music: Futurama Theme
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| Monday, June 30th, 2008
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7:46 pm - Thesis Productivity!
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I have been nudged into action, carrot-and-stick style! The carrot is the lure of a holiday overseas if I can get this thesis written by mid-September. I was talking to Mum about going overseas somewhere later in the year, and now my grandma wants in on the action, and they have decided it has to be mid-September. Definitely not ideal timing for me, but if it gets me working, then it's good. The stick is the end of my scholarship on September 30th. So either way, my brain has apparently decided it's time to get on with it, and I made some prgress today. Not enough, but better than previous efforts. Woohoo!
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| Friday, June 27th, 2008
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11:36 am - Thesis!
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Today, I am going to write thesis. Have cleaned up after last night, and it's time for some work now. That's all.
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| Thursday, June 26th, 2008
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2:02 pm - Chilliness
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It's cold, cold, cold today. The conference finished up yesterday, and I wound up SO buggered. Weigh in this morning said I have lost 2 kg this week (although really, that's 0.8 kg per week for the last two weeks, because last weeks weigh in was all stuffed up). So 17.4 kg so far. Sigh. Still so far to go. We have also been in blackout all morning, so poor old Sam didn't get to play Smash Bros (also picked that up this morning) before he headed off to work. I'm sure we'll make up for that tonight :)
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| Monday, June 23rd, 2008
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8:57 pm - Two (one and a half, really) down, two to go
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OK, so I am halfway(ish) through the conference. Is OK so far, but the Innovation Campus is so unfinished. Oh well. I did my talk-y bit today, so I'm pretty much obligation-free for the rest of the week. Woohoo! Think I'll take my laptop tomorrow to get some work done. Talks are half AWESOME, half average. It's hard to answer all of these questions about what I'm doing next, and when (eek!). Conference dinner tomorrow night is going to be teh awesome!
current mood:  tired
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| Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
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12:33 pm - Conference starts today!
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So our nanobionics conference starts in, oh, 1 hour. I'm kinda looking forward to the idea of the conference. BUT, there's going to be too much ass-kissing for my liking. And sadly, some of it will have to come from me. This will almost be a careers fair for me, because there are so many people attending who I want to employ me in the next few years. Anyway, it all starts very shortly, and I'm a bit nervous. Oh well, too late now.
current mood:  anxious
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| Saturday, June 21st, 2008
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2:48 pm - A Little Bit...
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I have cooked a LOT this morning. Woke up, went shopping to get all of the ingredients, and then made me some vegetable lasagne, and chicken shepherds pie. It took a long time, but they look so good! Totally worth it. I have a conference on for work next week, so it is good that I have like 4 days worth of dinners prepared ahead. Have to clean a fair bit this arvo, because Sam's Mum and Dad are staying Tuesday night. Also, going to dinner tonight which should be awesome fun! Whee! Now nap (I wish).
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| Friday, June 20th, 2008
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9:23 am - Sleepy!
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Up too early, considering concert last night. But it was good, although my ears are still weird. Off to work now, to do crappy grunt work for people who should be able to do it themselves. Role playing tonight (ARWTW), and I REALLY need to fit some thesis in there somewhere too.
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| Thursday, June 19th, 2008
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11:09 am - Trying new style
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I'm going to try a new thing - daily blogging, but as short as I want.
So, today...
Mars Volta tonight. Maybe getting sick? NEED TO GET SOME THESIS DONE!
current mood:  guilty
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| Monday, June 9th, 2008
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12:32 pm - Blah blah blah
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1. Introduction
This section of the blog aims to introduce the reader to recent activities and advances in the life of the subject, Brianna Thompson. Brief introductions to the topics at hand are provided, with references where relevant.
1.1 Weight loss
Recently, a weight loss program has been undertaken. Previous progress in this field has been reported by Thompson et al. (link). The most recent findings in this are are described in Results (Section 3.1, below).
1.2 Thesis
This field has had very little previous work, and is an area which merits much more attention. While some attempts have been described in previous literature, much more effort is required to bring this area of research to it's full potential. However, the results presented in this study (see Section 3.2) do not show promising results for future improvements.
1.3 Social events and "Life" as a general study
This is an area which has received a disproportionate amount of attention and funding. However, it appears that despite this, more attention and resources have recently been poured into development. It appears that this has not been without merit, as this area has been found to greatly enhance the happiness and sense of well-being experienced by the subject of this study.
2. Methods
2.1 Weight loss
Method pertaining to weight loss mostly followed previously established protocols developed by Ferguson et al. (link). This has been shown to be an effective method to achieve mass loss over a period of time. While some changes were made to the method, all efforts were made to strictly adhere to the principles described in the literature.
2.2 Thesis
While there have been plenty of previous reports of successful completions of this experiment, no reports found in the extensive literature proved to be useful (EverypersonIhavetalkedtoin4months, 2008). A novel approach has been taken to production of the end product in this study. This has primarily involved a regimen of television and housework, with plenty of side reactions resulting in procrastination as an unwanted product. While many of the sources of the problems encountered have been identified, it has proved almost impossible to remove them from the environment that the experiment is conducted in. Thus, the reaction has delayed kinetics (zero-order at best), and has not yet been completed at the time of this report. Progress is detailed in Section 3.2.
2.3 Social events and "Life" as a general study
No specific methodology was used in this area. A multi-pronged approach was used, with finances, diet and sleep patterns taken into account. However, elements such as going skiing, attending meditation classes, weather effects and comfy blankets were all found to contribute significantly to the general feeling of well-being experienced by the subject.
3. Results and Discussion
3.1 Weight loss
While previous reports had detailed great improvements in the field, this study has found steady and slow mass loss under the experimental conditions described in Section 2.1. A total of 14 kg (and 14 cm off the waist) have been experienced in the 9-10 week experimental period. So far only minor loosening of clothes have been experienced, although one end-point of the experiment may be discovery of a new wardrobe. Further research in this area is required, and it is anticipated that the experimental period may extend to anywhere between 9 months to several years. Nevertheless, progress has been made, and more is anticipated with further study and patience.
3.2 Thesis
There is a need for this area to progress more quickly in the future, and recent results have started to show a trend of increasing activity. However, results have been inconsistent, and so the area remains as unpromising as previous results have suggested. Production of 3.5 chapters (approximately 120 pages) have been completed, however this is still only 35 % of the desired product. When 1-2 further chapters have been produced, then significant progress in the field can be said to have occurred. Until this occurs, the authors must urge futher development in this area.
3.3 Social events and "Life" as a general study
The recent results in this area have been rewarding. Using the previously described methodologies (see Section 2.3), a general feeling of well-being and happiness were promoted within the sole subject of the study. Birthday parties, social interaction (including the conclusion of one, and anticipated conclusion of another long-term role playing projects), rainy weather, meditation classes and wonderful relationships with the brother and boyfriend of the test subjects have been sources of happiness in the 1 month experimental period under discussion. Despite the positive results, the recommendation of authors is that this this over-developed area be scaled back in the future, in order to allow development in neglected areas. Specifically, the recommendation is to reduce the investment in this area in order to promote the development of Thesis (see Sections 1.2, 2.2 and 3.2). However, with upcoming breakthroughs in this area (such as Fletcher's birthday, ski trip, MGS4 release, and SSB:B release), the authors are not optimistic that their recommendations will be heeded.
4. Conclusions
Overall, this report presents a positive outlook into the study of the subject. While two major areas (Weight loss and "Life") are progressing in a satisfactory way, it is feared that this may be at the expense of a third vital area (Thesis). However, as long as this trend does not continue indefinitely, it is likely that this will not have negative long-term affects. In general, the results show that thing area going pretty well, really, all things considered.
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| Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
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2:26 pm - The happy haps
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Weight Loss update:
In the last 7 weeks, I have lost 12 kg and 12 cm off my waist. Yay! Seems to be slowing down a bit now, as expected, but still losing about 1 kg per week, which I'm pretty happy with.
Thesis update:
Just about finished chapter 4 now, and am going to move onto chapter 8 (the last results chapter at the request of my supervisor). A little annoyed, because I wanted to write them in order, but am happy that he actually has an opinion on anything to do with my work, so I'll go with it. About 90 pages written so far, of a projected 200-250 pages.
Other stuff:
Started meditation course at the Nan Tien Temple last Wednesday. I didn't realise that meditation wasn't just sitting cross-legged and saying "Om". We did walking meditation, standing meditation, tai chi and THEN sat down and practised "mindful breathing". It was a good start, but I'm definitely no meditation master. Also didn't get time to do even ONE day of the requested homework (15 minutes of mindful breathing per day), so I'm not likely to get much better any soon.
Miserable night on Saturday - lovely dinner, but then weird dodgy company, and demanding divas ruined the rest of what should have been a good night. Bleh. At least it is over now.
Fletch won a prize, and I'm going tonight to the Engineering Department Prize Night. Parrrr-tay!
We booked in our ski trip - 24th-27th July! Woohoo! Peak season skiing is an unusual thing for us, so I'm looking forward to it. We got a good deal, even if we are staying down in Jindabyne rather than on-snow which we had talked about for this year. I've started to do some muscle training stuff (only on Wii Fit, don't be impressed) to make sure my legs are ready! Looking forward to skiing with a bit less weight on me - should be fantastic!
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| Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
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Quizzed! Stolen mercilessly from Fox's deviantart page (http://foxlee.deviantart.com/)
INFO
[ ] I am shorter than 5'4.
[X] I think I'm ugly sometimes. (I think this is the human condition. But I mostly just don't think about it)
[ ] I have many scars. (Just the normal scars from being a rough tomboy kid)
[ ] I tan easily. (Ha! I burn, peel and freckle. There is no tan)
[ ] I wish my hair was a different color. (I like my weird mix of hair colours)
[ ] I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color. (I have never dyed my hair, other than some temporary purple or pinks stripes)
[ ] I have a tattoo. (I would like one, but I have never found a simple graphic that means enough to me)
[X] I am self-conscious about my appearance. (Oh, come on, what fat girl isn't?)
[X] I have/I've had braces. (I learned to fear mango and steak)
[ ] I wear glasses.
[X] I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free. (Not major, but who wouldn't get their butt sucked out if there was no downside?)
[X] I've been told I'm attractive by a complete stranger. (Technically true, but never by anyone who you would want to believe. I'm talking Metho Man in town, and sleazy 35 year old Greek guys looking to pick up anything available to 3am).
[ ] I have more than 2 piercing. (only my one ear pierced. I'm too chicken)
[ ] I have piercing in places besides my ears.
[XX] I have freckles. (2 yes', because I have so many!)
FAMILY/HOME LIFE
[X] I've sworn at my parents. (well, I've sworn in their prescence. I've probably said something was "shit" at them, I guess?"
[ ] I've run away from home.
[ ] I've been kicked out of the house.
[X] My biological parents are together.
[ ] I have a sibling less than one year old.
[ ] I want to have kids someday. (I'm totally undecided. I just don't see where they could fit into my busy, happy and selfish lifestyle)
[ ] I have a child.
[ ] I've lost a child.
SCHOOL/WORK
[X] I'm in school. (well, technically I'm still a student, so I'll tick that)
[X] I have a job. (ummm, I have a job lined up when I finish... I also get paid a regular wage, and am expected to work 9-5, so it's practically a job now.)
[ ] I've fallen asleep at work/school. (never actually fallen asleep, but come perilously close)
[X] I almost always do my homework. (yes, I am a goody-two-shoes, overachiever type)
[X] I've missed a week or more of school. (chicken pox)
[X] I've been on the Honor Roll within the last 2 years.
[ ] I failed more than 1 class last year.
[X] I've stolen something from my job. (the hospital had the best window cleaning spray I had ever used, and they throw it out when there is only a little left. I took all the nearly-empty bottles, and put them all in one bottle and brought it home. I miss you, Sparkle!)
[ ] I've been fired. (I have been not-rehired, and not-called-again for casual jobs but not because of me, just because of changes in systems and companies and stuff. And I've always been happy about it)
EMBARRASSMENT
[ ] I've slipped out an "lol" in a spoken conversation.
[X] Disney movies still make me cry. (Lion King, Bambi, even Snow White, when she gets poisoned. I'm a sucker for crying in movies)
[ ] I've peed from laughing. (It's been close, but I'm not old enough yet)
[X] I've snorted while laughing.
[X] I've laughed so hard I've cried. (old "Torso Olympics" in-joke between me and my friends. Thinking about the 100m torso still makes me laugh to think about)
[X] I've glued my hand to something. (I love to use PVA glue to stick two finger together, and then pull them apart when it's dry)
[X] I've had my pants rip in public. (At school too. Thank god for the old jumper-tied-around-waist trick)
HEALTH
[ ] I was born with a disease/impairment.
[ ] I've gotten stitches/staples.
[ ] I've broken a bone.
[ ] I've had my tonsils removed. (I wish I had! I got too many throat infections)
[X] I've sat in a doctor’s office/emergency room with a friend. (I've done my share of "My friend is really drunk and we're worried" Saturday nights)
[X] I've had my wisdom teeth removed.
[ ] I've had a serious surgery. (I've had surgery, but not serious. Just tooth-related)
[X] I've had chicken pox.
TRAVEL
[X] I've driven over 200 miles in one day. (spur of the moment road trip to Melbourne with my friend. We were going to Gerringong. Then we decided to go to Nowra. Then Pebbly Beach. Then Bateman's Bay. By the time we were there, we figured we may as well just keep going :P)
[X] I've been on a plane. (I've actually been on enough now that I don't get excited by the takeoff anymore :( )
[ ] I've been to Canada.
[ ] I've been to Mexico.
[ ] I've been to Niagara Falls.
[X] I've been to Japan. (Yay! I can say yes. I'm still going back, though)
[ ] I've celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
[ ] I've been to Europe.
[ ] I've been to Africa.
EXPERIENCES
[X] I've gotten lost in my city. (The back streets of Figtree still confuse me)
[X] I've seen a shooting star.
[X] I've wished on a shooting star
[ ] I've seen a meteor shower.
[X] I've gone out in public in my pajamas.
[ ] I've pushed all the buttons on an elevator.
[X] I've kicked a guy where it hurts. (Yeah, but they were all bad guys)
[X] I've been to a casino.
[ ] I've been skydiving. (I like the thought, but the reality of it scares me)
[X] I've gone skinny dipping.
[ ] I've played spin the bottle. (My self-esteem was too low to deal with the apocalypse I imagined would ensue if someone spun me and didn't want to kiss me)
[ ] I've drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour.
[X] I've crashed a car. (scratched against a wall, not a real crash. But it felt the same)
[X] I've been Skiing. (and I want to go again this year)
[X] I've been in a play. (Mostly skits. Any bigger things, I was backstage)
[ ] I've met someone in person from myspace.
[X] I've caught a snowflake on my tongue.
[ ] I've seen the Northern lights.
[X] I've sat on a roof top at night. (We have the best view of fireworks from our roof at home. Shame about the mozzies)
[X] I've played chicken. (But not road-crossing chicken. Other kinds)
[X] I've played a prank on someone. (And I am very ashamed of calling teachers out of the phone book and hanging up)
[X] I've ridden in a taxi.
[X] I've seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
[X] I've eaten sushi. (Mmmmmm, sushi train!)
[X] I've been snowboarding. (I was so hopeless! I like pointing forward, not sideways)
RELATIONSHIPS
[ ] I'm single.
[X] I'm in a relationship.
[ ] I'm engaged.
[ ] I'm married.
[ ] I've gone on a blind date.
[ ] I've been the dumpee more than the dumper.
[X] I miss someone right now. (I miss a bunch of friends who are scattered around the world)
[ ] I have a fear of abandonment. (No more so than normal, I don't think? Never really thought about it)
[ ] I've gotten divorced.
[X] I've had feelings for someone who didn't have them back. (I think, I never told them)
[ ] I've told someone I loved them when I didn't.
[ ] I've told someone I didn't love them when I did.
[ ] I've kept something from a past relationship.
SEXUALITY
[X] I've had a crush on someone of the same sex.
[X] I've had a crush on a teacher.
[X] I am a cuddler.
[X] I've been kissed in the rain.
[X] I've hugged a stranger. (hanging around some of my friends' friends, that is how you say hello to anyone, regardless of whether you know them. Also, for photo scavenger hunts)
[ ] I have kissed a stranger
HONESTY
[X] I've done something I promised someone else I wouldn't. (mostly gossiping and secret-telling)
[X] I've done something I promised myself I wouldn't. (damn you, chicken nuggets!)
[X] I've snuck out of my house.
[X] I have lied to my parents about where I am.
[ ] I am keeping a secret from the world.
[X] I've cheated while playing a game. (some games are funner with cheats. Rosebud!!)
[ ] I've cheated on a test.
[X] I've run a red light. (not deliberately)
[ ] I've been suspended from school.
[X] I've witnessed a crime. (minor law breaking)
[X] I've been in a fist fight.
[ ] I've been arrested.
DRUGS/ALCOHOL
[X] I've consumed alcohol.
[X] I regularly drink. (although much less regularly these days)
[ ] I've passed out from drinking.
[ ] I have passed out drunk at least once in the past 6 months.
[X] I've smoked weed
[ ] I've taken painkillers when I didn't need them.
[ ] I've eaten shrooms.
[ ] I've popped E.
[X] I've inhaled Nitrous. (at the dentist)
[ ] I've done hard drugs.
[X] I have cough drops when I'm not sick. (some of those sugarfree ones I'm allowed to eat on the diet)
[ ] I can't swallow pills.
[ ] I can swallow about 5 pills at a time no problem
[ ] I have been diagnosed with clinical depression.
[ ] I have been diagnosed with one or more anxiety disorder.
[X] I shut others out when I'm depressed. (totally, totally do. I would rather get myself through stuff alone)
[ ] I take anti-depressants.
[ ] I'm anorexic or bulimic.
[ ] I've slept an entire day when I didn't need it.
[X] I've hurt myself on purpose. (picking at scabs, blackheads and pimples)
[X] I've woken up crying. (Some of those friends/family dying dreams
DEATH
[X] I'm afraid of dying. (I don't believe in any kind of afterlife, and I'm scared of being right)
[ ] I hate funerals. (I have been to some lovely funerals, and learned a lot about the people who they are for. I hate looking at the grieving relatives, though)
[X] I've seen someone dying. (I was in the room when my grandpa breathed his last breath. And the year-and-a-half before that while he slowly died)
[X] Someone close to me has attempted suicide.
[X] Someone close to me has committed suicide. (Not that close to me, but in my circle)
[ ] I've planned my own suicide.
[ ] I've attempted suicide. (Only in a non-serious childish way)
[ ] I've written a eulogy for myself.
MATERIALISM
[ ] I own over 5 rap CDs.
[X] I own an iPod or MP3 player. (This is required lab equipment, trust me)
[ ]I have an unhealthy obsession with anime/manga. (Never obsession, and I barely care at all now anyway. I don't know if I've changed, or if the anime scene has)
[ ] I own multiple designer purses, costing over $100 a piece. (Does anyone? Really? Oh my god.)
[ ] I own something from Hot Topic.
[ ] I own something from Pac Sun.
[ ] I collect comic books. (I never got the whole comic book thing, and they are too expensive for me to get into
[ ] I own something from The Gap.
[X] I own something I got on e-bay. (I have dabbled, but I often find it not-that-much-cheaper and hassle-filled)
[ ] I own something from Abercrombie.
RANDOM
[ ] I can sing well. (Not well. I can often sing on key, but I don't have a voice)
[X] I've stolen a tray from a fast food restaurant. (and mugs from Sizzler :P)
[X] I open up to others easily. You ask me a question I'm most likely going to answer it. (Well, I'll answer questions, but I rarely offer information)
[ ] I watch the news.
[X] I don't kill bugs. (Well, I don't kill bugs if I can avoid it, with the exception of cockroaches. I always kill them)
[X] I hate hearing songs that sacrifice meaning for the sake of being able to rhyme.
[X] I curse regularly. (I am a founding member of the Cuntington Society, for promotion of the use of the word "cunt")
[X] I sing in the shower.
[ ] I am a morning person. (SO not!)
[ ] I paid for my cell phone ring tone. (Paying for a ringtone service makes you officially the lowest common denominator. Sorry!)
[X] I'm a snob about grammar. (Except chatting online. I write very conversationally then.)
[ ] I am a sports fanatic. (I used to like football, but I couldn't care less about sports these days)
[X] I twirl my hair.
[ ] I have "x"s in my screen name.
[ ] I love being neat. (I would love to BE neat! I'm clean, but not neat)
[ ] I love Spam
[X] I've copied over 30 CD's in a day (LAN aftermath)
[ ] I bake well. (I can follow recipes. I'm a chemist. But I don't have the cooking instinct, I don't think)
[X] My favorite color is either white, yellow, pink, red or blue (blue)
[ ] I've worn pajamas to school.
[ ] I like Martha Stewart.
[X] I know how to shoot a gun. (air rifles)
[ ] I am in love with love.
[ ] I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS. (I HATE PEOPLE WHO TYPE LIKE THAT)
[X] I laugh at my own jokes. (Someone has to)
[ ] I eat fast food weekly. (I did)
[ ] I believe in ghosts.
[X] I am online 24/7, even as an away message. (During thesis writing, I have barely been offline in months)
[X] I've not turned anything in and still got an A in a certain class. (Well, I haven't really "not turned things in", but I have half-assed everything and still aced classes. I am good at exams)
[ ] I can't sleep if there is a spider in the room.
[X] I am really ticklish. (In the right mood. I can try really hard, and ignore being tickled under my arms, but my feet are incredibly ticklish)
[ ] I love white chocolate (I LIKE white chocolate)
[ ] I bite my nails.
[X] I play video games. (A recent-ish development. I love my DS and I am a bit of a Nintendo gamer, because I like the cute and the fun. But I also love some of the PS2 games Sam and I play together)
[X] I'm good at remembering faces.
[ ] I'm good at remembering names. 9I'm OK. But I have those horrible, mortifying blanks sometimes when I meet someone I should know)
[X] I'm good at remembering dates. (I'm good at remembering birthdays and anniversaries, but not necessarily meetings and events when I have agreed to doing lots of things)
[X] I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life. ("the rest of my life" is a long time. I have a sketchy picture of the next few years, but I'm not much on planning)
[X] All of those are answered honestly.
current mood: lethargic
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| Thursday, May 8th, 2008
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1:17 pm - Procrastination-filled update
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This will be short, as I would like to try to convince myself to work on my thesis. Firstly, I'm so disappointed with Big Brother. I know it has always been trash, but I have always been a bit of a voyeur, so it has been a guilty little pleasure of mine for a few years. My interest has been waning a little each year, and this year is just shit. I don't know if I've grown past it, or if it has just crossed some line of pathetic-ness, but I can barely stand to even watch the ads. I know this is the normal position on Big Brother, but I was ready to like it. Sad. It's really, really bad. Next, weight. Get out your tootin' horns and party poppers, because I have lost 10 kg! Well, not really. 9.9 kgs. But I figure I could spit twice and that would be 10, so I'm calling it. I'm pretty happy - that's 10 kgs in 2 weeks. Yay. I'm now going to start some excercise with it, because Wii fit got released today. I've had a go on it this morning already, and it's a little harder than I had anticipated, which is really good! I'm actually a little bit muscle sore. I think it was definitely time to get a little excercise, based on how much it did wipe me out. And finally, the thesis update: I'm almost done with another chapter. That'll make two, but those are two pretty easy chapters. I have another 4 results chapters to write, as well as a big literature review chapter and a conclusions chapter (only a few pages, but hard to write). And then a bunch of stuffing around, getting all of the "Front Pages" together. So it's a little progress. But I need to get cracking. Right NOW!
current mood: chipper
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