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May 28, 2007
...in America
So, in America it's hot, and everything comes in stupidly big sizes, but apart from that, it is also fun. I feel as if I need to not eat anything for 3 weeks when I return, just to counter all that I have eaten so far. Do not worry, I won't join team Anna, but maybe include more veggies into my normal, unbalanced diet. Maybe I'll take advantage of the pool again as well.
Today is memorial day, and we hiked up Hawk Mountain, which was pretty neat. I was attacked by inch worms, and managed to see a few birds of prey too. Then we ate pumpkin flavoured ice cream in a pretzel cone. Oooh, and hotdogs and fries. See, all I've been doing is eating.
Otherwise, just been lounging around, playing games, eating, napping and watching movies. All and all, a productive holiday. Sleeping in - check, eating too much - check, being lazy - check, getting a stupid farmer's tan - check.
Not much else to report on. I have seamlessly mastered the art of doing nothing, and wasting days away. This week should be a more productive one I'm hoping. It is birthday week afterall >_<
Posted by kat at 11:34 PM | Comments (1)
May 16, 2007
Finish him!
Yes, i am finished with my exams, and yes I have a flat....double w00t. Now i'm off to go eat zooshi at Bonsai, and then get an early night for tomorrow's 4:30am start. Feeling a bit apprehensive, but I suppose most would. I hate travelling, and the nerves of going through passport control and customs is making me somewhat queezy. For whatever reason, I do not know.
Oh well, next update will be number 200, and from across the Atlantic.
Posted by kat at 6:30 PM | Comments (0)
May 14, 2007
Much excitement
Medical Biology went ok. Well better than expected, but I think I did alright. Only chemistry left, and I write Wednesday, then it's all go go go. Finish the exam at 4:00, Ula and I have to be at a flat viewing at 4:15, and make a decision and sign papers before 5:00 when the letting company's doors close. Then I have to rush home and get ready to be taken out for dinner, but before that I have other silly things to get done in town. So, after a late dinner, I get to dash home, makes sure everything is packed and ready, and then set my alarm for 4:30am =D Then it's off to the airport after dragging my case down the street and making a racket at 5am.
At the airport, I shall be worrying about checking in, then I'll be worrying about security, then I'll be worrying about take off, then I'll be worrying about landing, then I'll be worrying about passport control, and customs and finding my bag in a strange country. So much worrying to be done...its most exciting. I can't believe how quickly time is flying at the moment. Need to worry about Chemistry first though. I have 2 sections under my belt and of the other 2 I need to chose a third. The only problem is that I know half of both the final two, but not enough of one. Going to work on that with the Ula tomorrow.
Happy days
*goes to brush up on her Americanese*
Posted by kat at 4:09 PM | Comments (0)
May 10, 2007
Bollocks
I have been going flat out with study for medical biology (9:30 tomorrow >_<) and I am now sick of looking at work. I seem to be highly disinterested and have decided that sorting my socks is far more interesting than studying. I seem to have developed a temporary bout of ADD. I'm trying to motivate myself and just give it that final push, but I can't be arsed. I have no idea why I am so complacent, and so relaxed =( I get up at 7:30, ready to start the day, but by 12:30 I am bored with studying. I am not enjoying these exams. I just hope I pull through ok. I'm comfortable enough that I will pass, but there is that little guilt centre in my brain tellng me I need A's. Back to the slog I suppose.
Posted by kat at 2:56 PM | Comments (0)
May 7, 2007
I am a hollow reed
I am a hollow reed. I am a hollow reed. I am a hollow reed. I am a hollow reed. I am a hollow reed. I am a hollow reed. I am a hollow reed. I am a hollow reed. I am a hollow reed. I am a hollow reed. I am a hollow reed. I am a hollow reed. I am a hollow reed. I am a hollow reed.
Now remember to breathe Kat, it helps.
My exam is in 3 1/2 hours, and it has finally hit me that I am writing an exam. My hands are shaking, and I have so much adrenaline coursing through my veins, I can actually feel it.
/cry, /panic, /kick exam's bum
Posted by kat at 11:12 AM | Comments (1)
May 5, 2007
You know I'm no good
Days until examinations begin: 1
I'm feeling very much unprepared. Not so much for the first exam, although it may go tits up as things have tended to do when I try predict how well they will go. Medical Biology shall be the worst. I have done the least work, and am least passionate about it. Chemistry I am quite excited for. Scarily.
Anyways, less than two weeks and I will be basking the sunny shores of the Americas. I am well excited, and nervous (I have nightmares that I am going to be deported or something for trying to smuggle Earl Grey tea into the country)
I have discovered a love for shortbread too, which is good, as I had lost my appetite lately. What with stress of exams, and moping around the whole day, I just haven't felt like eating. Can't say I'm back to full strength, but at least I'm eating a bit more.
More moaning to follow as exams progress, guaranteed =D
Posted by kat at 7:58 PM | Comments (0)
May 1, 2007
/cry
I have probably gone through one of my toughest days this year. Exam stress is getting to me, and the more I break down and cry, the less work I get done, and so I carry on crying. Vicious circle and all ( O says "grrrrr"). I don't think I would have made it through the day without Kyle sacrificing his valued sleep time to cheer me up and give me that virtual shoulder to cry on, and quizzing me on nucleotides. I still feel really unprepared. I just hope it all comes together for Monday. I don't even want to think about my exam that Friday either. I feel like I know nothing, but I have to concentrate on the Monday exam now.
I think my fall down was not getting the exam papers out early enough, plus having too much time on my hands. If I don't get the marks I want, I will be disappointed, but it isn't the end of the world. I've been under the weather lately, there are construction workers working on the building opposite, and I'm having trouble sleeping, amongst other things like stressing over new flat thingies. Plus, these marks don't count towards my degree, so I don't want to unnecessarily set myself ridiculous goals (90% in my exams...what was I thinking) and burn myself out completely. I'm already cracking, and crying won't help me in the exam room. If I get my A's, I'll be chuffed, but I've always been a B student, so won't go crying over spilled milk if I get B's. I've learnt some valuable lessons this time round with a study break (I've never had a study break), and so when I do my degree examinations, I'll be prepared.
At least some good will come out of these exams. Let's just hope my cockiness of "of course I'll pass the exams" doesn't bite me on the bum >_<
Posted by kat at 11:19 PM | Comments (0)