tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57232692012-02-13T00:40:31.624ZA few musings, some ramblings and mad thoughts on life, love and relationships. All stripped away.ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.comBlogger1511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-56760788952949442008-02-19T04:24:00.002Z2008-02-19T04:42:45.454Z

No, no, no, not the time of the month. But rather the "errection" is back. We've already known it was in the offing. Our free press were printing stories of how much progress the "gahmen" has achieved in the last 5 years.I've been rather impressed with the changes of late. Service counters are open from 7:30 in the morning till 5:00 in the evening (well, they should be) and you can check your

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-53632809397048710712008-02-12T08:54:00.000Z2008-02-12T08:59:36.062Z

what have I been up to?Well, I'd like to say that I've had a full and exciting life but it isn't the case.I've been sat on my behind, waiting for a piece of paper that will take me back to my job and my beloved. I miss TL a lot. It's harder than I thought it would be. Mainly because there's no end date, I don't know when I'll leave. My life is hanging on in limbo, waiting for someone at the Work

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-80139887735964489902008-01-08T02:13:00.001Z2008-01-08T02:20:04.183Z

It's been a while since I posted, mainly because there wasn't much to post. In fact, there still isn't that much to detail about. http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifBut I'm back in Malaysia for a couple of weeks, sorting things out and hoping it will be all ok in the end. What I am posting about is how efficient things have become in my absence. Everyone extols the wonders of whatever first

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-51203223772107591082007-11-28T10:23:00.001Z2007-11-28T10:27:05.506Z

I was on the train the other day, doing some reading for my new job and when I got up to leave, the woman next to me asked in her nosy American accent if I was still a student.The natural instinct was to reply yes but it took me about 5 seconds to work it out in my head and I had to mutter a no. She commented that I was doing some heavy duty reading and I assured her it was for my job.It's very

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-8022991215185991172007-11-15T16:20:00.000Z2007-11-15T16:34:18.058Z

How bad can one day get? It's like in the movies, where someone has one streak of bad luck after another and it's quite funny.Today is the day I get to come back to Oxford to print out my thesis, so it can get bound and I can submit the final copy and get the official confirmation so I can get the work permit.(No, nothing is ever simple in my life, a thesis submission is never JUST a thesis

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-58824710835489205282007-10-02T09:18:00.000+01:002007-10-02T11:55:02.226+01:00

And haven't started workBUTI accepted my job offer. The bright lights of London Town beckons. More updates as and when I know.This is my month!

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-58665238279743407712007-10-02T08:59:00.000+01:002007-10-02T09:10:54.892+01:00

So I'm feeling a little smug.I've been shortlisted for another interview. This makes position number 3 in probably about the same number of days.The problem is now to be still motivated to continue writing job applications as there is this hope that I should just get the first one that I was picked for. That's just wishful thinking. But I believe in the existence of a higher being, that's sort of

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-74538147123890774152007-09-27T08:09:00.001+01:002007-09-27T08:15:49.643+01:00

what up, crazy kids.Job interview in the big smoke tomorrow. I have a smokin' hot powerpoint presentation. However, if i don't get it at least it'll be a good excuse to meet some of the people I've been putting off for ages.Free trip down to London my chaps and chapesses.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-62470574864301766522007-09-24T08:36:00.000+01:002007-09-24T08:39:21.159+01:00

I have a job interview on Friday. Was a bit jittery about getting a job but now I have ONE interview. OK, I may not get it but it's quite a nice affirmation.Viva exam in 2 weeks, I'm still not ready for it. EEEKKKK, will be ok, need to brush up on a few things.Been plagued by weird and unusual dreams lately. Think the stress of lack of employment and viva is getting to me. Strangely, the stress

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-12433893757135367602007-09-14T08:36:00.001+01:002007-09-14T08:49:24.337+01:00

CRAPhow did that happen? :(All I want to do right now is crawl under a rock and cry. There are no job prospects available and it feels like no one has read anything that I've spent time preparing. This is sort of something similar to the chat I had with Annie yesterday, which I would normally transcribe and have some insightful comment but really all I want to do right now is talk about

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-71814455842427978752007-09-11T02:28:00.000+01:002007-09-11T02:34:24.102+01:00

I've been pretty busy lately doing a whole bunch of stuff that most of you know about, revising the work for my paper, preparing my paper, checking out my thesis (and feeling the horror of the viva coming up) and leaving my room of 2 years. I am crap at moving. I should be really really good at moving by now because I used to move every year. I should really be able to live out of a suitcase with

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1130914607250922542007-08-31T10:40:00.000+01:002007-08-31T10:41:19.890+01:00

I am currently addicted to facebook. It's quite spooky. I've found a large number of people that I haven't kept in touch with or I haven't even spoken to in years. It's nice to see how other people are doing.Facebook rocks.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-79752691136538396032007-08-31T00:32:00.000+01:002008-12-11T19:02:29.935Z

Merdeka is Malay meaning to be free, independent.The nation celebrates freedom from colonising forces every year 31 August. But it celebrates the wrong day and the wrong year. The Malay peninsula was freed 31 August 1957 but the whole nation (including Sabah and Sarawak) was only formed 16 Sept 1963. It's a shame that the leaders of the nation doesn't think to rectify their errors.I've lived

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-40868708511988936862007-08-28T13:54:00.001+01:002007-08-30T23:07:46.542+01:00

I know that is nothing new to those that know me quite well but you'll be glad to know that it's now official. I have an inner ear infection which means that I am not quite fully balanced. Or fully able to balance. It would be a rather pleasing non-drug induced sensation of feeling slightly high or giddy if it wasn't for the fact that I have quite a large number of things that need organising

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1207140286426463952007-08-09T07:34:00.001+01:002007-08-09T07:38:13.760+01:00

Yes, I am still alive, it's been weeks since I blogged but I've been in a lovely state of inertia from finishing thesis. But I am getting my butt into gear and organising things. more pictures up soon.Been really busy, we went out last night and i may have gotten accidentally drunk.So will be on the lookout for bacon type things today.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-2306972122615284462007-07-11T20:00:00.000+01:002007-07-11T20:03:39.007+01:00

Thesis ready, just the binding left after one last read to make sure there aren't any obvious fuck-ups.My supervisor soothed me with the words, "It's fine, they'll ask for minor corrections." and "I am not sure what you are trying to discuss but it's ok"You know what, I'm not sure what the hell I'm doing as well, but it's over. For now.And for those that know me, yes, it's ready one day early.No,

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-34882190411701934122007-06-24T08:55:00.000+01:002007-08-30T23:06:32.786+01:00

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-2780630862210605592007-06-17T22:12:00.000+01:002008-12-11T19:02:30.743Z

the tough prepare baked goods.I baked over the weekend, possibly because it was the most relaxing activity when the weather is crap. Which, unsurprisingly, since I live in Britain, wasn't the greatest.I made carrot muffins (which in all honesty, were a bit cake like in texture) and the kick-ass peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. For good measure, I made some parmesan biscuits as well.Taste

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-21016460502436879472007-06-05T22:30:00.000+01:002007-06-05T23:03:31.694+01:00

Hello, this is alice's brain, I'm called BrianI'm tired tired. Very very tired. I feels like i've been bitch slapped to hell and back.But it will soon all be over.13 July is when the thesis goes in, should be fun.Wish me luck and any prayers are always welcome.I should also wish to add, there's a whole chapter that's currently unwritten but you know me, work best under fire.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-15851743098854629662007-06-01T12:18:00.000+01:002007-06-01T12:25:47.300+01:00

Now, some people will have remembered the exceptional customer service of the Thistle City Barbican where I stayed previously, about 2 months ago.After a month of emails and complaints, first receiving some silly compensatory plans such as an executive suite and complimentary breakfast, I was finally assured that I would be receiving a refund within 4 weeks.4 weeks whistle by.No cheque.Sent

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-75884149327602445852007-05-28T13:33:00.000+01:002007-05-28T15:43:28.638+01:00

Went to visit John where he's back for another course and it was great fun. Very nice to have a break of some description. Airport security is now worse than ever before, I didn't want to check in so I had to pack my toiletries in a clear plastic bag and they had to be less than 100ml.Got to Schippol and then took a train to Rijswijk, a suburb off the Hague. Friday I went to Delft, and spent a

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-29449171018064928872007-05-19T17:28:00.000+01:002007-05-19T17:30:30.870+01:00

I am ecstatically happy.It's not my thesis.Summer has arrived, of a description, the weather has turned from miserable from the past few weeks and it's a beautiful day.And of course, there's one other reason.But I can't say anything yet.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-89296318236873543152007-04-19T22:03:00.000+01:002007-04-19T22:05:21.923+01:00

This songandthis songYou know you want to own them!Thanks to Tim for one of them, he heard them on the Chris Evans show.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-21234461029028512462007-04-18T09:07:00.000+01:002007-04-18T09:19:01.566+01:00

I've been discovering what having a routine is all about. It's not something that I tend to do, what is quite amusing and rather disturbing at the same time is that I'm quite enjoying having some sort of set rules in my life. I blame the old age (what else could it be, all young people are mad and impressionable really)One thing that I've recently started doing is play a strategic war board game

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-18772462278959035442007-04-17T08:36:00.000+01:002008-12-11T19:02:30.956Z

I want another pair of shoes. I've no need for them. They are completely frivolous and probably quite pointless.However, they are exceptionally gorgeous.Decision making help please!

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-85261687021652681702007-04-16T05:48:00.000+01:002008-12-11T19:02:32.810Z

Wow, 2 whole weeks and I haven't posted on my blog. I was doing such a good job since the new year as well.Nevertheless, let's not dwell on past things, well, actually, we will because it's just all about stuff that I've been doing while I've not been posting on my blog. Ah-HAH!Went to see Barenaked Ladies a few weeks ago now. Went with Mary to London and the hotel was absolutely awful. I'm now

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-18739561215387842112007-03-30T11:38:00.000+01:002007-03-30T11:53:50.251+01:00

Can we all observe a moment's silence? My computer at work died. It's having a brain transplant as I type this, I can't bear to watch it.It's scary how much of my life is stored electronically, like my whole PhD, and all my music.Anyways, this weekend, me and Mary are going away to London. We've splashed out on a hotel, and tonight we're going to see only what I consider the best band in the

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-18340070198000019012007-03-27T08:41:00.000+01:002007-03-27T08:43:08.038+01:00

Tee hee heeThis cheered me up on a foggy Tuesday morning.That and the fact that I was awake at 7:30am *no, I'm not ill, I just woke up*

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-50917714971332304312007-03-23T11:39:00.000Z2007-03-23T11:48:40.784Z

First of all, had an absolute blast of a time last weekend with John, was absolutely exhausted when he left but it was great to catch up and gossip about the people we know. I don't often do blasts from the pasts type catch up so it's a bit weird when 10 years after you've left school, you realise you're still interested in what some of them do. Pictures to follow soon, I am too tired to do much!

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-8223440616641037122007-03-15T02:33:00.000Z2007-03-15T02:59:14.279Z

I've had a little too much time to think lately, I must make myself busy otherwise I spend too much time thinking.Recently I've met a few random people off the Internet, which got me to thinking that I could now indulge myself doing what I love doing whenever I find time. People-watching. It's an odd habit, I like sitting in a shop, watching people go by and entertain myself to what they could be

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-79579772939869554302007-03-14T14:47:00.000Z2007-03-14T14:48:44.490Z

I learnt a new word todayinequityIt's nice how it rolls of your tongue.Must do more useful things in life.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-12157333776851146512007-03-11T17:14:00.000Z2008-12-11T19:02:33.371Z

retail therapy. You lucky, lucky people. I don't post for ages and now you get 2 posts in the same day. Apologies for the self-indulgent mood, I think the endorphins from spending money are kicking in.I went out and bought a bicycle. I am mobile again. This is excellent news because I love cycling home at night, half pissed. It is a rather eye-opening experience. Walking home drunk in high heels

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-46090016892137515342007-03-11T14:22:00.000Z2007-03-11T14:44:32.290Z

I think evolution left my housemates behind in the selection process. That, or they forgot to get some neurons fired during their development.It never used to bug me but it's now starting fricking piss me off. First up, I have the most monstrous sized mug in the world, it holds one pint of tea or coffee and one of the bints in the house decided to keep it in her room for a week. I had to leave an

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-18862293250844785872007-02-28T04:09:00.000Z2007-02-28T04:23:36.045Z

Busy busy busy beeLast weekend, went to see Tim Minchin, who I think is one of the most hilarious comedians in the world, he writes funny songs, go and listen to the songs on his website! He has this really funny back-combed hair situation and massive eyes that seem to stare at you intensely. He also works the stage barefoot. The show was great, worth the money I paid for it but he needs to work

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-22743193831313691002007-02-18T11:27:00.000Z2008-12-11T19:02:34.451Z

As usual, lots of people, lots of food! Was amazing.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-49378181431070663502007-02-08T22:35:00.000Z2008-12-11T19:02:35.303Z

Oxford is very beautiful when it snows

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-54981433261703680172007-01-31T11:53:00.000Z2007-01-31T11:58:04.682Z

My case has been closed.It took them less than 24 hours to close the case. No wonder their crime numbers look good. Honestly, you never feel the brunt of the system until you are in it.The letter is dated 27 January, the same day I reported the crime. Not that it matters that a few days later I have a few phone numbers rung by the little gits who stole my phone. They can't do anything about a

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-78152230690866386832007-01-29T21:22:00.000Z2007-01-29T21:28:55.225Z

A short summary of my life....It sucks.Otherwise known as the day my bag got nicked. Was out Friday night with Bex having a last drink at "The Living Room" at Oxford castle when some inconsiderate bastard stole my bag.Karma has it that the person who stole my bag will have something bad happen to them.God probably has a few words about it as well.I'm sure the universe will right the

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-46225219954658831892007-01-14T04:07:00.000Z2007-01-14T04:16:01.238Z

fraud. Here I am, sitting in a chair, watching words on a piece of paper, trying to understand and rearrange them to coherent thoughts.It is a futile attempt. The words are rearranged at random in my head, there is no clarity. My thoughts feel as if someone has drowned them. I sit here and I think.A fog clouds my brain and dulls my senses. I cannot even though I try.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-33684637913421535142007-01-01T19:40:00.000Z2007-01-01T19:44:28.506Z

Welcome to 2007! I enjoyed my New Year's Eve. I spent it at home by myself. Not in a crowded bar, not in a queue to get into a hip club, not wet and not cold.Very pleased with that effect.I did not however, write much more of my thesis, which is a great disappointment.I turned on the radio today and by accident caught a man called Tim Minchin. A comedic musician who is undeniably very

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And you would think that with each passing year I would get wiser.Maybe I just get harder. And create an extra layer to peel off me.I'm feeling rather mellow today. A few things happened which created undue stress for me, rather unnecessarily so needed time to chill. Went back to the lab to do a bit of work as it's nice and quiet now. Will pop back in tomorrow to keep a few things going.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-65684126243442230112006-12-17T13:01:00.000Z2006-12-17T13:13:11.187Z

Not curly fries.You could have curly flies with your flied lice, if you went to a dodgy Chinese restaurant. Sadly mine are of the genetically modified variety.There are words on paper, things are taking a lot longer than I thought they might. It all seemed so easy in my head and then I started writing and realised there's lots of things that needed to be done.There will be a thesis soon!!Until

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-85230086907927704892006-12-04T07:42:00.000Z2006-12-04T07:44:17.713Z

when I turn down 2 invitations to party over the weekend and work on my paper.It's very sad but I feel a great sense of achievement (if it ever gets published)and now I feel like I'm on a steam train going at 100mph, this could mean that I might get my thesis done at some point!!*disclaimer* am going out for christmas lunch with work on thursday. it involves alcohol.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-34376171324669101012006-12-03T04:51:00.000Z2006-12-03T04:52:19.542Z

I don't post for weeks and 2 posts in one night. I must be procrastinating...or thinking..

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-81993629699391104422006-12-03T04:32:00.000Z2008-12-11T19:02:35.528Z

So, instead of taking a break and speaking to real human beings (after all, I have friends in enough time zones)I went shopping. The internet is a wonderful invention. Where would life be without the internet?I have new shoes now.I am about a billion years behind writing my thesis but I have kick ass shoes.mwah mwah.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-71174255369883707862006-11-17T01:36:00.000Z2006-11-17T01:37:32.469Z

I now also officially hate the fact that I'm single.(although the poor boy would have to share me with my work)

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-47032188781403627052006-11-17T01:20:00.000Z2006-11-17T01:23:08.233Z

so many things, so little time to list them all.First of all, I hate that it's freaking 1:30am and I'm still awake even though I am exhausted.Then I go to make some food in the kitchen and find that someone stole the radio I left in there. OK, so it's not technically stolen yet but it's not where I put it and it's mine.Does that make it stolen?Then I get harassed by some dumb blonde but life is

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-2494546667852216452006-11-15T05:19:00.000Z2006-11-15T05:24:08.226Z

I haven't blogged in a while, mainly because I'm busy.And because I'm lazy.Went home, had a wonderful time and went to Seli's wedding, feels weird that people I am very close with are getting married. I say this at every wedding I go to and I feel like I should be settling down with one person and be happy with that but I decided today that quite possibly, I am married to my work....Had dinner

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1162778833758269512006-11-06T02:06:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:25.901Z

I know I'm lazy at posting my blog lately, but this piece of news might inspire me to post more.Enjoy!

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1160019161584320812006-10-05T04:14:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:25.819Z

This blog is turning into post-a-vent! Sorry about this, but I now realise one of the beautiful things about being an ex-British colony. We inherited the best of British. Tea-breaks and lunch hours are very sacred in Malaysia, you do not mess with them. If you go at the wrong time to a civil servant's office, you're likely to be told that they are "out". Which means they've gone for tea

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1159236278489772652006-09-26T03:00:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:25.752Z

on a jet plane.And I'm so excited that I can't sleep. It's 3am and I'm on a plane in 9 hours from now to go back home.I've been dreaming of the food so much that I can't sleep.That or I'm so stressed about leaving my work.Toe-tapping away to the sounds of my keyboard. I must try to get some sleep.I'll be in Malaysia until 17 October!

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1158780224347004082006-09-20T20:21:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:25.685Z

Just been given the go ahead by my supervisor to start thinking of writing up.The load of my shoulder has now been released.I have a new hobby that's helping my bank account look a lot less drained. It might even perk up in a bit.Otherwise, 5 days till I go home but it's full of lab work and no time to pack, wash clothes or anything remotely domestic.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1158678741773544062006-09-19T16:11:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:25.610Z

Now there's a war against spinach..where will it all end?I know it's been a while since I blogged, will be back with pictures soon.Just think stress, multiply by lots and you get me at the moment.xxx

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My life can't be called boring. I try to make it boring but it just turns out mildly interesting. So, went to Greenbelt for bank holiday weekend. It was good. Could be worse but it's good. Sleeping on the ground is not so good. Will post pictures later when my laptop has returned after being sent it again. (Don't get me started on Apple again...)Bands were good. Friends are good.Went to London

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1156336384490399022006-08-23T13:31:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:25.465Z

I'm off to Greenbelt, where they've got quite a random line up this year....There will be camping in the rain, joy. Why do people in this country put themselves up for it?Should be fun.

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I felt frivolous when I woke up this morning so I'm wearing stilettos at work today. Now I know I am well and truly mad.Working very hard makes me very tense. If you haven't realised from reading the past few posts, I could make it more obvious but I am feeling better today. I have a slight cold but for some strange reason, I'm not so tense. How odd. Maybe it's just the exhaustion. Or the fact

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1155836496042215102006-08-17T18:39:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:23.622Z

Yet againHow can a customer oriented company have no one to pick up the phone?Are you listening Apple? Your customer service sucks! I don't live locally to an Apple Store or an Apple Authorised Service Provider so I need my laptop which has been fixed by you shipped to me.HOW HARD CAN THAT BE? Apparently with the best customer service company in the world, impossible.I've dealt with better

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1155811886316097322006-08-17T11:47:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:23.514Z

bites.Big time.I have just spent about 45 minutes of my life trying to get ONE person to tell me where my laptop is, but no one knows. I try to call the Apple Store and it HANGS UP ON ME.Can someone please tell me why when I pay stupid amounts of money for a laptop, and Apple's mantra is 'customer service' and they have bloody 'Genius Bar' they can't even get a human being to answer the phone and

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1154958892540064162006-08-07T14:54:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:23.427Z

Just what I was looking for, anyone for a new business venture in Oxford?

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That's how I feel about the people in the lab at the moment. Wendy has gone away for 2 weeks and this time, I've vowed not to be the village idiot and left things as they stand. Why should I empty something that I haven't used?Of course, everyone feels the same way, even though they have used it. So the pigs that I work with have left the bins overflowing... I am getting annoyed by it as it's

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1154387821647090592006-08-01T00:13:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:23.255Z

from the sheer frustration...that no one seems to care about the crap conditions that I work in.that no matter how much I work, it all seems to go wrong. Why can't I have the luck of Riley on my side? Just for the next 8 weeks so that it will all be over?that the people I work with, one is an incompetant and the other is inept. Or is it me?that there isn't enough time in the world to do what I

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1152307106899050722006-07-07T22:12:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:23.180Z

So, been helping Acua pack her stuff. They are going to be away for 4 1/2 months but she can't bear the thought of parting with her 30 pairs of shoes. I'm going to miss them while they're away.There's been a photo competition at work, the demolition work next to ours is a pain in the butt. For those not in the know, the building I used to work in, the Walter Bodmer building is now being torn down

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1151857756563655772006-07-02T17:19:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:23.111Z

'Stolen' moments to prayHome made pestoSmiling with random strangersRoast duck salad with mushroom and red onion red wine gravyWatching 22 fit men running around a small field, kicking a very fast ballA hot sunny day with a breezeWell made mojitosFriends who reply texts at random hours of the dayPhone conversations about nothing at allLazy Sundays--------------------------------------------I

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There is a new post. Sort of, I started one and edited it today. So skip the suicidal one and read the happy one....I'd also like to say that Ricardo is the best goalkeeper in the world right now...

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Job Chapter 3: 1-7Finally Job broke the silence and cursed the day on which he had been born.Job "O God, put a curse on the day I was born; put a curse on the nnight when I was conceived! Turn that day into darkness, God. Never again remember that day; never again let light shine on it. Make it a day of gloom and darkness; cover it with clouds, and blot out the sun. Blot that night out of the

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1151194544615018922006-06-25T01:01:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:22.875Z

Mr Blunt of course. Also described as Mr Bland but he actually rocked for the show at this festival. Although, calling it a festival would seem to be pushing it. At times it felt like a fun fair but had a very enjoyable day with Bex drinking pear cider, lots of Pimm's (it was on offer, to be fair) and listened to lots of nice music. It helped to dampen the previous suicidal notions, which will

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1151134011228368892006-06-24T08:25:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:22.811Z

I am beyond the depths of depression, if there is a hole further down than the lowest plumbs, then I in it right now. I can't sleep because my brain can't rest. The results that I spent the last 2 weeks on didn't work out.It's too late to quit.Is it?

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1150629979739998532006-06-18T12:20:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:22.738Z

Joy joy joyI got a free ticket to the O2 wireless festival in London to see James Blunt plus guests for next Saturday.Then off to Greenbelt to volunteer and watch loads of music, performances and maybe even listen to a couple of life-inspiring talks. Oh, and drink beer. Organic beer tent...mmm....And because Switchfoot are no longer head-lining at Greenbelt, I thought I would just pop into

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1150236598632078542006-06-13T22:38:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:22.660Z

Went to see "Thank you for smoking". What a fabulous, side-splitting film. It's based on a book by Christopher Buckley. It's about Nick Naylor, a tobacco lobbyist who's probably one of the most hated men in the world. He and his friends the MOD (Merchants of Death) squad have lunch at Bert's and discuss their spin. They are a wonderfully politically incorrect bunch of people . The movie is great

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1150099855688254702006-06-12T09:09:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:22.591Z

I made a fundamental elemental mistake in my data analysis. Something I should know better by now and I didn't even realise it. My supervisor had to send a threat via the internet to tell me that I'm worse than a dumb blonde.How much lower can I feel about my work right now?

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The weather is amazing. England is truly beautiful when summer hits. I've been spending days in the parks "reading" while waiting for my experiments. Spoke to my supervisor who convinced me that I was worrying for no reason at all. I went to see him in a mild panic, explaining that I didn't think I was doing enough for my PhD. He's so confident in my work, it makes me feel that it's good enough.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1149663398470750672006-06-07T07:54:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:22.415Z

As I was digging through old research last night, I found some results which I thought I could use.Looks like the first year of my PhD isn't a waste after all. Tra la la la laIt's still touch and go to finish when I want to finish but thank you God!

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1149627271846193372006-06-06T21:48:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:22.318Z

It starts in 3 days time, goes on for 4 weeks and only the best team in the world gets to gloat about it for 4 years.Time to overdose on the beautiful game.Big screens at the ready, it's time to shatter the hopes and dreams of the English yet again. Although I'm meant to be supporting England as it's the team I got from the sweepstakes at work.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1148942778214486652006-05-29T23:42:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:22.227Z

Took 10 days off work. Was fun while it was going on. I'm sad now that it's all over. Literally, all over.And now it's all back to work and the normal social things going on.Thanks to peoples who have tried to cheer me up. You're all legends. Big party soon, of course.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1147649193259959162006-05-15T00:21:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:22.068Z

Spread the word. The People's Petition is an online petition for those who support medical research for animals. No, I don't believe in using rabbits for the hell of it but I believe in research, carried out under very strict guidelines, enables us humans to live a better and longer life. Stopping animal research could set us back years in the fight against many human diseases.Please stand up for

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1147609435928096502006-05-14T13:20:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:21.988Z

Carlo, Miriam, Jo-Pei, me..one big happy dancing familyHolywell Manor. Crap DJ, even worse music. But fantastic, fabulous friends.Thanks to all for a good night out, especially Chad who "fooled" around with me on the dance floor.Quality night.

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I have a new phone. Sexy...Especially since I killed the last one by drowning it.Now I am a happy owner of a Sony Ericsson w810i. It's a beautiful piece of kit.Friday night and I am home alone. But only by choice. I am really tired, must be something in the air. Must be all the plants getting on giving me problems. Pollen and me, we don't get along.Bluetooth is the most wondrous thing that's ever

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1147237239000336642006-05-10T05:55:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:21.832Z

another month, another year, the same old same old life.I was catching up the other day with some friends and I haven't really DONE much. Yes yes, I am busy with stuff and work but I mean, I can't explain to everyone what it is that I do exactly and why I love doing what I do. I don't really have much hobbies that I am obsessed about and can talk to lots of people about. I guess I'm just a normal

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1146498990575171342006-05-01T16:49:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:21.749Z

On Saturday, I went to meet a really old friend. One that I hadn't seen since graduation. He's now happily married and going travelling to New Zealand in October. We lost touch when we graduated and he had the sense to look me up through the alumni directory and managed to find me. It was sweet because as we were chatting away and keeping track of the number of people we're still in touch with

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1145273876341014672006-04-17T12:32:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:21.663Z

Thank you for your email. I am sorry that you were unprepared for the stop that your flight made at Chicago airport. We describe our flight from London Heathrow to Houston as 'direct', rather than 'non-stop'. We have to land temporarily at Chicago and because this is the first point of entry into the country, the immigration rules say that everyone has to leave the aircraft. So we take the

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1145230951072392872006-04-17T00:41:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:21.585Z

And I know because my nose is runny all the time, my eyes get red and sore easily.The descent of the allergies.Whoop dee doo..

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1144979518216463072006-04-14T02:32:00.000+01:002006-11-15T04:53:21.519Z

It's been a while since I posted, lots of things have happened and you'll get the usual way of me telling stories. They kind of, sort of make sense, if you happen to accept the fact that I do live in my own little world.Katey's wedding was fun. On the left is the happy couple with their witnesses and on the right is me, Katey, Sarah and Charlie. Thanks for the great day Mrs K. I know you still

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1143162604239528612006-03-24T01:01:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:21.450Z

OK, it's been a while since I posted.Last weekend was fun. Went to Kathryn and Adam's wedding which was held in the beautiful Lake District. No pictures up yet but there will be some others soon.I cannot believe Chad is leaving the country! I hope it's not for good and he will be back soon with more plans and more merry making (also known as drinking).I leave to Houston on Tuesday, and get to

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1141955762658512242006-03-10T01:54:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:21.380Z

kill yourself in 7 days.Work a lot.Party hard.

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1141153171624932412006-02-28T18:54:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:21.308Z

I look for validation in wrong places.Maybe it's time I look for them with the right people.Am currently in love with "Like Her" by Mandalay and the new Jack Johnson album. It's the only thing that I'm listening to, all the time, on repeat.Bored as hell with my life. But there's nothing better so I've got make the best of it.Shrove Tuesday today. The rest of the Christian world has carnivals/

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My soul glorifies the Lord,my spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour,He looks on his servant in her lowliness;henceforth all ages will call me blessed.The Almighty works marvels for me.Holy is his name!His mercy is from age to age,on those who fear him.He puts forth his arm in strengthand scatters the proud-hearted.He casts the mighty from their thronesand raises the lowly.He fills the starving with

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1140273862574839662006-02-18T14:38:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:21.069Z

All work and no play makes me very bored. So, went down to London on Thursday for dinner.Then the party crazy bug hidden inside crept out on Friday so met with Annie and Jo for drinks at the Duke. Then later in the evening went out with my housemates Toni and Carlo to The Old School for a party. Toni gets in for free because he knows the guys running it. We get in for free because he gave Carlo a

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1140183065107216262006-02-17T13:29:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:20.987Z

Rash decisionsSurreal experiencesFaceless namesNameless facesFleeting glancesNo thoughtNo timePush the rushNo regrets.-aL-

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I went to see Mary for the weekend. She introduced me to Firefly, and I'm now in love with it. It's basically Indiana Jones meets Star Wars quality. We went for a pampering treatment, the whole caboodle with massage and facial. Very blissful. Mary is a rare friend, someone whom I can just sit around quietly without worrying or thinking about much. There's no need to talk too much and silence is

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1139442818583278302006-02-08T23:48:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:20.830Z

Today I discovered how screwed up it can all get. I have been awake for far too long, having had another night of insomnia last night. I've been awake for about 27 hours straight now. Wow.I left my passport yesterday at the US Embassy where it will be returned to me within 5-10 working days.Today, someone stole my bank cards out of my wallet in my lab. Luckily bank cards are easily replaceable

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1139345570846893892006-02-07T20:44:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:20.761Z

I recently had the experience for a great exercise in capitalism. I needed a US visa for a conference that I will be attending in March. It's very exciting, the conference is "47th Annual Drosophila Research Conference"But that's beside the point.First of all, I needed to schedule an appointment, on a premium line number. So 5 minutes later at £1.50 a minute, I managed to get an appointment for

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1139143869361239172006-02-05T12:48:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:20.672Z

I wish that all my friends were in one place with me (doesn't matter where, although a tropical island would be nice) so I wouldn't have to miss out on anything important in their lives.I wish that someone could really and truly love me for who I am. I'm tired of playing a character, being a charade in a play to suit the person.I wish that I had won the EuroMillions lottery on Friday. Loose

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1139017795951664622006-02-04T01:45:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:20.595Z

I appear to associate myself with food quite a lot. Must be something about being Malaysian. A common way of affirming friendships or any relationship is down to food. It's all about feasts! How much can we eat? How good is the food?And enough of the silly rhymes. On Monday, I organised a last minute Chinese New Year dinner and somehow I managed to pull it off and made 8-courses! YES!Although a

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1138906406589644312006-02-02T18:49:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:20.521Z

So, I was working in the lab when I felt a twitch in my left eye. I decided to ignore it but it wouldn't go away. Then I looked in the mirror and it's an allergic reaction. My left eye is now twice the size it normally is. I would take a picture and post it but it's kinda gross.How is this worrying? Well, I spent about oh, 40 minutes debating with myself on whether I should go home and take some

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1138565068913641172006-01-29T19:00:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:20.451Z

Words to strike fear into anyone who has ever had the misfortune of having to travel using the trains in this country. Can anyone please explain to me how the country that built the largest empire in the world cannot run a public transport service?I went to Bristol for the weekend to celebrate Bex's birthday and on Friday, the train to take me to Didcot where I had to change was late, although

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1137328749299704702006-01-15T12:35:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:20.381Z

So, last night.Tim J introduced his sum for the rule for dating and relationships. Divide by two and add 7. It works apparently. So basically, you take the age of the person who you want to go out with, divide his/her age by two and add 7. That's the minimum age for the go ahead.So let's say a 26 year old wants to go out with a 20 year old. 26 divided by 2 is 13 and add 7 is 20. So that's just

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1137080069845166792006-01-12T15:26:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:20.309Z

The wonders of modern technology.Was chatting to my mum on MSN an hour or so ago.Now there's even more opportunity for her to remind me to get married and have grandchildren for her. It's not that I don't want the perfect wedding and perfect children (why, obviously!) but it's just that there isn't anyone who's qualified. So this concept appealed to me when I thought of it and it's been going

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1136737290759753192006-01-08T15:57:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:20.238Z

Someone told me the other day that doing a PhD isn't a real job. He's right. It isn't.It's worse than a real job. It's an obsession that takes hold of you and doesn't let you go. Well, it is if you've chosen to do it and you like what you do. It's worse than a real job because you're an 'expert' in your own field and you have to be the best in what you do. Nothing mediocre when you're having your

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1135999053736339982005-12-31T03:02:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:20.166Z

If one more person asks me what I am doing for New Years, I may shoot them. I am not doing anything. Nothing. Sleeping, watching a DVD, anything but going out to stand around in the cold, spend lots of money and realise that it's just another night. Yes, it's the end of the year but the Gregorian calender was only invented by man and the end of the year could have been any other time that they

ALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136178570167502129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723269.post-1135785932488702572005-12-28T15:55:00.000Z2006-11-15T04:53:20.098Z

I've been having a recurring nightmare lately, it's scary. Oddly, I am starting to remember some parts of it. Those who know me will realise that this is odd. I never believe in my dreams and can never remember them.The time of the year is to be blamed for the lapses. This is often when people reflect on what they've done the past 12 months and look forward to what they hope to achieve in the

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