Brianna

History

9th June 2008

12:32pm: Blah blah blah
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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