A lot.
I thought at first that I was unable to do work at home but that's only because my desk is in my room and the damn lighting in there fails big time. The small chandelier in my room has place for 4 bulbs but for some reason only one bulb will work. Don't tell me to change the damn bulbs because we have. They manage to die so soon after changing them.
Anyways, yesterday we went to Argos and got a table lamp.
I turned it on last night to do some homework at my desk and you'd be surprised how focused I was. Maybe I won't need to go to library anymore- though yesterday was my first time studying in the library at UCL. It's a red lamp by the way, just in case you want to visualise this lifesaver of an instrument.
Have I mentioned that I've finished my first draft of my second writing project? Yes, I have and it is tres magnifique, well, if I may say so myself, that it. :D
I know I thought I was done with my Mouse story but I figure this summer I'll be editing those two pieces of work before I start on my biggest writing project yet, the novel I have put off although I had started writing it during the second term of my first year in uni. Why? Novels are ambitious. They are sneaky little bastards that require excellent planning. I guess not everyone needs to plan their work first... I used to be one of them but if you do enough research on the industry you'll realise the artistic part of your craft will only get you so far. There'll always be the dull, structured aspect to any art that you HAVE to obey or else, chances are, your profession shan't be 'artist' instead it'll just be 'unemployed'.
I wish I had more time to paint. However, I'm putting aside all artistic projects till after my exam period. I want to kick ass this time, for these exams. It's my second year in uni, man. I cannot fuck up as carelessly as I did last year.
Like the reverend from the Great Debaters said, 'You have to do what you have to do in order to do what you want to do.'
I hope they weren't lying. I hope doing the necessary is just a prerequisite to live a life I want, not a con to get me into a life I don't.
Wish me lotsa luck.
Peace.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
What has happened this week.
Adri's 21st birthday was on Wednesday. We went to Jamie O's restaurant, 15. It a four course Italian menu but I actually wouldn't know from the food alone. There was nothing stereotypically Italian about the food but whatever it was, the food was amazing. Everything was lovely and I'd have to say, the dessert was the best. By the end of the 3rd course, I felt like a big fatty. I was majorly stuffed. But the dessert came and one bite in, I was hooked.
Thursday passed quickly enough thanks to one class and the post-class fatigue. I'm so unproductive it's ridiculous.
Tried to do work in school on Friday and I barely did anything. I feel like kicking myself. But heck, Friday night was good. We were celebrating Adri's birthday with friends.
We went to Proud Camden (I'm not sure if there's a comma in between Proud and Camden) and at first, though the night looked like it might tank, it didn't It was goood. Unfortunately, my girlfriends left early- I blame it on their unwillingness to drink.
Today hasn't been too productive but guess what? I HAVE COMPLETED MY SECOND WRITING PROJECT. My novella is done. It's only my first solid draft so although there may be work left to do on it, for the time being, I have written all 25 short chapters and I'm ecstatic.
I am feeling good.
Later world.
Thursday passed quickly enough thanks to one class and the post-class fatigue. I'm so unproductive it's ridiculous.
Tried to do work in school on Friday and I barely did anything. I feel like kicking myself. But heck, Friday night was good. We were celebrating Adri's birthday with friends.
We went to Proud Camden (I'm not sure if there's a comma in between Proud and Camden) and at first, though the night looked like it might tank, it didn't It was goood. Unfortunately, my girlfriends left early- I blame it on their unwillingness to drink.
Today hasn't been too productive but guess what? I HAVE COMPLETED MY SECOND WRITING PROJECT. My novella is done. It's only my first solid draft so although there may be work left to do on it, for the time being, I have written all 25 short chapters and I'm ecstatic.
I am feeling good.
Later world.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
It's been a long time
I found myself wanting to take a nap before doing any work and so there I was lying in bed. I fuckinggg hate it when I can't sleep and my mind is free to THINK.
I am a person who should not be left alone with her thoughts for too long because you never know what's brewing in this thing contained within my skull.
Doesn't help that I've become less social again. Well, it's not my fault. I just have shit to do and then after that, I'm too tired to party or sit around and drink till I puke. Sometimes, it does sound like fun but heck, I just feel TIRED.
Plus, for the past few months I had been plagued by BAD LUCK so you can imagine how much that put me off wanting to do ANYTHING.
But Adri's birthday is on WEDNESDAY and this means we'll be partying on FRIDAY. Going to TRY to keep myself from getting too fucked before or during the thing. I barely drink anymore, I'm such a lightweight. And I gotta remind myself that Jane doesn't like clubs so I can't take her thereee.
There. A fucking post.
Not like you missed me. :P
peace.
I am a person who should not be left alone with her thoughts for too long because you never know what's brewing in this thing contained within my skull.
Doesn't help that I've become less social again. Well, it's not my fault. I just have shit to do and then after that, I'm too tired to party or sit around and drink till I puke. Sometimes, it does sound like fun but heck, I just feel TIRED.
Plus, for the past few months I had been plagued by BAD LUCK so you can imagine how much that put me off wanting to do ANYTHING.
But Adri's birthday is on WEDNESDAY and this means we'll be partying on FRIDAY. Going to TRY to keep myself from getting too fucked before or during the thing. I barely drink anymore, I'm such a lightweight. And I gotta remind myself that Jane doesn't like clubs so I can't take her thereee.
There. A fucking post.
Not like you missed me. :P
peace.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Hellooo
Today, I went out to go to library to exchange a copy of a book I borrowed and to borrow another one. I stupidly got the wrong edition of the aforementioned book.
I did some french and I did some Micro. Gonna have to do a lot moreee Micro later after a Domino's dinner. :D
Mache came over 'to study' with Adri and I. It's sorta working but I don't think we're being an efficient lot really, time wise. But at least it's better than NOTHING.
I watched the latest Gossip Girl episode out. I don't want to spoil it for anyone so I shan't. But may I just *slaps forehead* "Serena!"
My favourite character is Chuck, hands down. He's the most consistent character on the show. When he was a slimy bitch, he was a slimy bitch but when he decided to put his pants back on and stick with his one woman, he did. And frankly, he's the only character that REALLY evolved. Other than Blair and Dan, but to a lesser extent. Blair is less petty NOW and Dan doesn't make me feel like shooting the Humphrey. Honestly, I used to get soooo irritated by him. The seemingly indie writer-type lonely boy character seemed so self-pitying and anti-people but as it turns out the sneaky feeling that all he wanted to do was fit in by standing out, was true. I shan't justify this statement because I realised I had just gone on bitching about Dan Humphrey, a fictional character that I ought to be able to relate to but can't. :P
Sorry, besides the embarassment the morning after a GOOD friday/saturday night brings, the most exciting thing that happened to me (that I would reveal) was watching the latest episode of Gossip Girl.
I = fail.
Oh well.
We ALL have our low points. :P
At least I'm eating pizza as soon as it turns up on my doorstep. YUMS.
:P
Peace and love.
I did some french and I did some Micro. Gonna have to do a lot moreee Micro later after a Domino's dinner. :D
Mache came over 'to study' with Adri and I. It's sorta working but I don't think we're being an efficient lot really, time wise. But at least it's better than NOTHING.
I watched the latest Gossip Girl episode out. I don't want to spoil it for anyone so I shan't. But may I just *slaps forehead* "Serena!"
My favourite character is Chuck, hands down. He's the most consistent character on the show. When he was a slimy bitch, he was a slimy bitch but when he decided to put his pants back on and stick with his one woman, he did. And frankly, he's the only character that REALLY evolved. Other than Blair and Dan, but to a lesser extent. Blair is less petty NOW and Dan doesn't make me feel like shooting the Humphrey. Honestly, I used to get soooo irritated by him. The seemingly indie writer-type lonely boy character seemed so self-pitying and anti-people but as it turns out the sneaky feeling that all he wanted to do was fit in by standing out, was true. I shan't justify this statement because I realised I had just gone on bitching about Dan Humphrey, a fictional character that I ought to be able to relate to but can't. :P
Sorry, besides the embarassment the morning after a GOOD friday/saturday night brings, the most exciting thing that happened to me (that I would reveal) was watching the latest episode of Gossip Girl.
I = fail.
Oh well.
We ALL have our low points. :P
At least I'm eating pizza as soon as it turns up on my doorstep. YUMS.
:P
Peace and love.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Deadlines
Everything is about them. Fucking deadlines. Life itself has a goddamn deadline.
I'm bitching because I have coursework due on Thursday. I'm now taking a break from studying in order to be able to DO the damn work. It really sucks balls.
Tonight is Rachel's last night in London before her trip to the states. She's skipping one week of school and I'm jealous. So I'm meeting her for dinner with a bunch of our homies in Chinktown. (Don't get offended by this, I'm half chinese and I'm sooo chinese, you cannot begin to imagine)
If you haven't noticed I've been jealous a lot. Jealous of people who have free time, jealous of people who have money to throw into the wind and jealous of people who are ENJOYING what they're studying/doing. I guess I enjoy Philosophy at times and I did enjoy economics. But the whole technical side of things really bores me. Like *yawn* there's a graph. Oh look, stats. And my FAVOURITE, the math.
Math makes me feel suicidal really.
I think the one thing UNI has done for me SUCCESSFULLY is let me know that I'm not as bright as I believed as was.
Or that I'm too lazy to strive like some.
Oh well.
All I know is I better bust my balls and reap a first. Yeah. That's the goal. My plan? Fuck. I'll study?
Hopefully I am successful.
And well, at least I looking forward to a nice sweet but relatively BRIEF dinner. Got to much work to do when I get home. Fuckity.
Peace and love yo.
I'm bitching because I have coursework due on Thursday. I'm now taking a break from studying in order to be able to DO the damn work. It really sucks balls.
Tonight is Rachel's last night in London before her trip to the states. She's skipping one week of school and I'm jealous. So I'm meeting her for dinner with a bunch of our homies in Chinktown. (Don't get offended by this, I'm half chinese and I'm sooo chinese, you cannot begin to imagine)
If you haven't noticed I've been jealous a lot. Jealous of people who have free time, jealous of people who have money to throw into the wind and jealous of people who are ENJOYING what they're studying/doing. I guess I enjoy Philosophy at times and I did enjoy economics. But the whole technical side of things really bores me. Like *yawn* there's a graph. Oh look, stats. And my FAVOURITE, the math.
Math makes me feel suicidal really.
I think the one thing UNI has done for me SUCCESSFULLY is let me know that I'm not as bright as I believed as was.
Or that I'm too lazy to strive like some.
Oh well.
All I know is I better bust my balls and reap a first. Yeah. That's the goal. My plan? Fuck. I'll study?
Hopefully I am successful.
And well, at least I looking forward to a nice sweet but relatively BRIEF dinner. Got to much work to do when I get home. Fuckity.
Peace and love yo.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Lady Gaga is Hot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL_JPdYPDVg
Yeah, I get the fact that she's so damn avant-garde and cool and what not but her shoes in this video are MENTAL. Those are not even wearable. I don't know but I think they look like she stole them from the Pan's Labyrinth set. Honest to God. They are THAT out there.
I'm failing at concentrating on reading Macro. My housemate, Aziz brought a friend over and so I've run into the room. Boo. I can't quite study in the room. I seem to only be able to concentrate on the academics out in the hall. In the room, I sleep, I write and I paint. It's the comfort zone.
I was looking at internships today and the Shell one looked alluring in a sense. But can you imagine, if I get an internship with Shell Int., Shell M'sia who are my sponsors will think that I'm one damn loyal kid whose dead-set on a career with Shell. But honestly, I guess that's not a bad thing. I think if I don't get to write I'd really want to work with Shell.
Think about it. A company that rakes in BILLIONS and has a conscience. They seem to be quite genuine in their environmental efforts and I love that.
Money and animals. Exactly what I like. :)
Anyways the Boltho article isn't going to read itself so I gotta get back to it. I'm such a lazy bum. Wish me luck!
Peace and love.
Yeah, I get the fact that she's so damn avant-garde and cool and what not but her shoes in this video are MENTAL. Those are not even wearable. I don't know but I think they look like she stole them from the Pan's Labyrinth set. Honest to God. They are THAT out there.
I'm failing at concentrating on reading Macro. My housemate, Aziz brought a friend over and so I've run into the room. Boo. I can't quite study in the room. I seem to only be able to concentrate on the academics out in the hall. In the room, I sleep, I write and I paint. It's the comfort zone.
I was looking at internships today and the Shell one looked alluring in a sense. But can you imagine, if I get an internship with Shell Int., Shell M'sia who are my sponsors will think that I'm one damn loyal kid whose dead-set on a career with Shell. But honestly, I guess that's not a bad thing. I think if I don't get to write I'd really want to work with Shell.
Think about it. A company that rakes in BILLIONS and has a conscience. They seem to be quite genuine in their environmental efforts and I love that.
Money and animals. Exactly what I like. :)
Anyways the Boltho article isn't going to read itself so I gotta get back to it. I'm such a lazy bum. Wish me luck!
Peace and love.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
sunday sucks
It's been days since the WiFi in my house has been working so guess what, I'm perpetually in the hall (which is effectively Adri's room) using the com. It's not fair. I gotta take the red wire and plug it in to my com. Gah.
I woke up late-ish which is at noon but count on my hsemates to stir later than I did. :P
ANYHOW, I managed to get my ass out of bed and CLEANNNNN. Yes, today, my hsemates and I cleaned for hours. Now, my back aches and I've got reading to do.
And dinner is yet to be cooked. :(
I plan to wake up early tmrw and head off to HSBC at 9.15am. I need to pick up my solo debit card. Yeah, and I wanna ask them how I can SHUT my account. They raised my monthly charges without telling me. Motherfuckers. I hate HSBC right now. Last year they were relatively ok to deal with. This year, omg, they bring out a lot of anger in me.
GAH.
Ok, going to get on with my life.
Peace.
I woke up late-ish which is at noon but count on my hsemates to stir later than I did. :P
ANYHOW, I managed to get my ass out of bed and CLEANNNNN. Yes, today, my hsemates and I cleaned for hours. Now, my back aches and I've got reading to do.
And dinner is yet to be cooked. :(
I plan to wake up early tmrw and head off to HSBC at 9.15am. I need to pick up my solo debit card. Yeah, and I wanna ask them how I can SHUT my account. They raised my monthly charges without telling me. Motherfuckers. I hate HSBC right now. Last year they were relatively ok to deal with. This year, omg, they bring out a lot of anger in me.
GAH.
Ok, going to get on with my life.
Peace.
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