Week 1 concluded. Rumours? Spare me.

Week 1 had concluded for me. Yes. Only Thurs and its already over for me as I have a 4-day week this semester. However, I had arranged for more teaching for this semester. I just signed my teaching contract on Wed and am given an average of 8 hours of teaching a week. Its all working well for me now. Its very good money so am not complaining.

Having a 4 day week does seem easy but when we looked at the Assessment criteria for all subjects, seems like we have plenty of projects and assignments. So much so for thinking that we would be having an easy final semester before graduation. Next week on, Fri would be teaching from 8-1pm.

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My darling reminded me that I missed watching her cook. One thing for sure is that she is scary when she cooks. Very fierce. Haha. As much as I miss disturbing her when she is cooking, its a dangerous game as she is the one holding the knife. Another 2 things I miss about her is when she vacuums the floor and make the sound of a salt and pepper grinder. Haha. Funny moments! Oh well, happy memories to be remembered...

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More than a year ago, I was asked about an on-going rumour which someone was spreading. I paid no heed to it as it is after-all, a rumour. I totally forgot about it until someone asked me about it again. It had been so long since I last heard it that it took some time to ring a bell. Anyway, I don't believe in it, so does the good friends of the person in question. In any case, my conscience is clear. So, if anyone were to go on and talk abt stupid stuff, be my guest. Because I don't give a hoot. Enough said.

I miss her.

Its been almost a week since she left.
Time really seems to go pretty fast.
Blink of an eye, one week had passed.
I certainly hope the next 4.5 months will fly by.
Felt as if a part of me was missing since the 19th July.

I miss the waking up in the morning beside her.
I miss stroking her face in the early morning.
I miss watching her sleep like a baby.
I miss preparing pancakes for breakfast for her.
I miss chasing her out of the house with the activation of security alarm.
I miss walking the streets, holding her hands.
I miss the singing in the car.
I miss her reading the maps while I drive.
I miss buying groceries with her.
I miss taking photos with her.
I miss seeing the sights with her.
I miss her feeding me grapes.
I miss her company.
I miss watching tv with her on my lap.
I miss cuddling her tight in my arms.
I miss looking at her face before I sleep.
And most of all, I miss her.

Magical 2 weeks... 6 months Anniversary,...

2 weeks. For 2 weeks, I was the happiest guy in this part of the world. I really couldn't bear to let go yesterday at the airport. We had spent so much good times together that I really wish it would never end... This post had to be written in parts, partly because I feel sad whenever I think about her not being with me. I really miss her alot although she had only been gone for less than 20 hours. Sigh... How I wish time will fly by and it would be December.

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The time with her was good. We went up Sunshine Coast, down to Melbourne, to Dandenong's Forest and Great Ocean Road. We caught up with my salsa friend in Melbourne and one of my best friend, David. A total of 904 pictures were taken. Will leave it to her to upload them.

I was really pampered when she was here. Its been a long time since someone cooked for me, washed for me and made me so happy. I am already looking forward to going back to SG after graduation. I can't wait to have her in my arms again.

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We celebrated our 6 months anniversary when she was here. Looking back then, I would never had expected to be celebrating our 6 months in Melbourne and Gold Coast, Australia. Celebrating our anniversary in 2 different cities in a foreign coutnry!

We were talking about our relationship at Great Ocean Road and neither of us did expect us to be doing what we did that day. It was a happy occasion and among the gifts I bought, one was a wristlet which she could use for formal events. She likes it alot and I didn't mind buying it for her since its something she will use.

Then upon reaching Gold Coast that same night, we came back to my place for me to pack new clothes for the next few days. I picked up the guitar in my room and started playing a song for her. She never expected it as she knew I don't know how to play any musical instruments from the start. I told her the guitar belonged to a friend the first time she saw it. (Yes, I lied.) Besides when I picked up learning to play it 2 months ago, I kept it from her as well and only a handful of people knew.

Her response was something I never expected but let's just say that she was touched and appreciated my effort. I miss her dearly and can't wait for my graduation then I would be back to see her again.

Sem 1 over, Freeedom~!

Yes!!! Finally finished the dreadful 2 papers. Biomechanics was ridiculously hard and nothing we ever expected. Am glad am not the only one who felt that way. Guess the best was to aim for a Pass instead. Bioinstrumentation was spot on for me. I think I might had nailed it.

Was so happy after the final paper that both Jess and I went straight knocking on the door of Unibar. Walked right in before they were even opened for business and ordered a jug of beer! Haha. Started drinking by 10.30am and we were happy to leave the examination hall at least an hour and a half early. Definitely a good way to relax! With our alcohol ladened breathe, we went straight to the convenor of Biomechanics and told him how crap the exam was. Haha. Must be the alcohol's doing...

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We had a proper end of semester dinner tonight together with Erin and her guests. Food was good, company was great. Everyone is just so happy that its over and we can finally sit down for a proper meal at last. Erin's boyfriend and bestfriend came over for a visit from Canada and it was great meeting them. Been hearing so much about them.















One of the better pics taken,..

Good to be able to catch up with Jonny before he flies off to Vancouver to play rugby. Well, definitely a night to celebrate with wine and good jap food. I know I certainly deserved it after working my arse off this whole semester.

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Looking back now... First semester of third year in Uni is officially over. I am surprised with myself. I don't ever recall studying as hard for the past 4 semesters. In all, I achieved 7 top scores over 3 subjects this semester. That is, beating 120 others to claim top spot in 7 various assessments. Haha. Am kinda surprised actually.

Exercise and Sports Behaviour - 3 seperate presentations (9/10, 9/10, 59.5/60), Teaching of 32 beat dance. (14/15)
Biomechanics - Poster on body mechanics. (9.5/10)
Bioinstrumentation - Lab project (15/15) , average score over 6 Lab reports (9.9/10)

Definitely did not expect all these results as the average score was just passing or pretty low. So it all came at a surprise indeed. I certainly hope I can carry on doing this for the following semester commencing in Aug! Not gonna think about that now and just relax for awhile. Gonna enjoy the break and soak in the holiday mood... *wink*

2 down... Good food... Successful Oyakodon!

Done with 2 papers, another 2 more to go! Surprisingly, the psychology subject was a breeze and there is a slight chance of attaining even a Distinction for it. Haha. A credit and I will be happy. Can't say the same for the other subject. No wonder the failure rate is as high as 25%! Anyway, here's a low-down of what I am aiming for...

Estimated:
Exercise and Sports Behaviour - Credit
Clinical Ex Testing - Pass

Yet to take (Aim):
Biomechanics - Credit
Bioinstrumentation - High Distinction

I will shoot myself if I score any lower than a Distinction for Bioinstrumentation. Anyway, am gonna hope for the best and work my ass off for these 2 papers which I had yet to take.

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William cooked dinner last night. No doubt it was a late dinner but its all worth the wait. He actually prepared an Entre and a Main. The main ingredient for the night was Chicken breast. Haha. Not gonna blabber on anymore, enjoy the pictures...















Chicken breast spaghetti in tomato sauce.














The main... Stuffed-Chicken breast with mushroom sitting on a bed of risotto..















Dessert.. Dual-layered sponge-cake... yes.. he made it!















Can you see the 2 layers?..

It was a very good dinner done by him. Haha. Certainly hope there's more to come! Haha.

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I finally tried doing Oyakodon once again after attempting it numerous times more than a year ago. This time, I am glad to say, I finally succeed! Haha. At least I got the cooking mix right! Gonna try a few more times before I am confident enough to do it for my darling!















Looks so much better than last time... taste much better too!

Ya, I had agreed to make it for her when she arrives and so I started testing it out first. With all the rice toppings bought and additional sea-weed, I am all set! Haha! A few more practice would be essential.

Alright, time to hit the books once again...

Not panicking.

Exams are next week and somehow, I am not panicking. Not sure why. I am definitely looking forward to the end of it but somehow with papers on both Monday and Tuesday, I am still updating this blog!!! Its only 4 days aways and I know I had been studying for some time for this coming exam. Gonna spend another day on Clinical Ex Testing before I jump straight back into Ex and Sports Behaviour. Another 2 papers on the 24 and 25 July but that can wait.

It had been rather cold this week. Winter has definitely hit us! Cold as ice in morning and night, with temperatures going down to single digits while afternoon still alright (around 18-20) with the sun above. Definitely good that I had made soup last night. At least that should keep me warm apart from the hot water showers and hot drinks I had been having.

Came across this article some time ago, thought its an interesting one. Was flipping through countless ladies magazines that day while waiting for my car to be fixed.















Interesting article...

Don't ask me why am I reading women magazines. I am not turning more feminine as time passes. I might be in touch with the female side but am definitely still as straight as a metal rod! (Haha... ZZ and Mel.. stop smiling.. I know what both of you are thinking of..) Not sure why they have so many Woman's Weekly, Cosmo,... etc at a car workshop. Perhaps the shop owner's wife donated them after reading them. Whatever the case, it kept me company for 2 hours while I sit in the workshop waiting for the rain to clear.

Study Week!!!

Wow. 13 weeks had passed and coming week is Study week before 2 weeks of exams! I definitely slept alot better after writing and venting it all out. For now, a re-cap of what went by this whole week. A major presentation for Exercise and Sports Behaviour on Monday, which we did very well. As the convenor said "The best presentation I had seen this year." 59.5 out of 60! Haha. 2 girls in my team and I had to act as a girl. Haha! And it all seems to be getting better!

2 projects were due this week as well. Completed both with a great partnership with Jess. One is based on circuits and programming using electricity as a a system for a muscular healing. Already knowing we scored a a possible 9 out of 10. Its only a matter of 9, 9.5 or 10. The other is a poster based on the how bad the lecture theatre chairs are for our backs. We totally think out of the box while most of the groups doing biomechanics of certain sports or joint replacements. So we hope to score once again. Hehe.

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Jacqui came to the GC on Sat. Was caught by surprised with her visit as wasn't expecting her anytime so soon. Anyway, I showed her around and we totally had a good time catching up. Its kinda funny when I had not seen her for around 2 years and yet we could still talked like last time. Hope she enjoys the rest of her stay here and have a good holiday.

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Packed and clean up my room today. Cleared the 2 half-boxes that were sitting in front of my TV shelf and did some ledge cleaning off my window. Definitely more space in my room now. Hehe. Vaccuming of the room carpet had always been a monthly process but you can say more was done today to pre-empt the arrival of my Queen. *wink* Proud of myself with the amount of work done. Hehe. 26 days to her arrival! WooHoo!