I feel so tired before Christmas. Trying to tie up all the loose ends before 22 December and still learning many new things. I am enjoying work a lot, although I have been given some secretarial job just before five today for the first time. I am glad that I have been doing experiments that are related to science and muscle for the rest of today.
There is this green eyed monster at work who keeps distracting me! I don't know whether to cry or laugh. Cute guys have that effect on me. I will try to focus on the job from now on, but it is proving very difficult at the moment. He has very nice brown hair and physique. He is also very smart. He will be at work everyday until June/July, so I better keep my act together.
Apart from that, work is going well. My first Western blot worked out fine. Wish many more successes will come after that.
11/12/2006
Egyptian cotton
Saturday and Sunday have become so precious to me. Starting a new job is stressful, and I believe that the first week is the worst. I have gotten used to the rhythme this week. I have made a rough calculation last night and come up with the number of experiments that I will have to go through before Christmas to obtain enough sample. I am sure it will all be fun and games!
Shop in the afternoon. We have already checked out the advertisement so we know what to expect. I love stationary shops and hung out in front of fancy paper and tubes of paint. Then I have to extricate myself from the lure of exciting art world and go into another shop. Briscoes is always interesting to check out as well. I wanted to see why some of the manchesters are so expensive. Is it because the fabric is exotic? Is it because it is woven in a special way? Is it comfortable? Does it stay the same after many washes? We end up buying plastic boxes and tea towels in the end. They are absolutely necessary at the moment. The other luxury can wait.
Tristan and Isolde is a surprisingly good movie. It is very delicate, and almost seems to be made by a woman. I love it. The scenery is also great, just wondering whether it is shot in England or not.
Shop in the afternoon. We have already checked out the advertisement so we know what to expect. I love stationary shops and hung out in front of fancy paper and tubes of paint. Then I have to extricate myself from the lure of exciting art world and go into another shop. Briscoes is always interesting to check out as well. I wanted to see why some of the manchesters are so expensive. Is it because the fabric is exotic? Is it because it is woven in a special way? Is it comfortable? Does it stay the same after many washes? We end up buying plastic boxes and tea towels in the end. They are absolutely necessary at the moment. The other luxury can wait.
Tristan and Isolde is a surprisingly good movie. It is very delicate, and almost seems to be made by a woman. I love it. The scenery is also great, just wondering whether it is shot in England or not.
10/20/2006
Graduation and work
The interview in AgResearch went well, and I signed the contract for work on 15 October, 2006. After seven months of waiting, brainstorming, writing and re-writing CVs, I finally got it right. I also went to my Master of Science graduation yesterday. These past two weeks had been very hectic, and worth blogging. I will start working on 24 October, 2006, after the long Labour Weekend.
The graduation started with Powhiri, the Maori traditional welcome. We were also honoured with the presence of Sir Egmond Hillary. He was awarded with the Honarary Doctorate for his work in setting up the Hillary Fund for sports people and building school and improving the lives of citizens of Nepal, especially in the Himalayan region. I was honoured to receive my Master on the same stage in the same year in Waikato University. The effort that I put into the research and writing the thesis finally came to fruition and I was very happy. I am still very pleased!
With the propect of starting work next Tuesday, I am reading some materials related to human muscles, and I will search for more current papers from journals when I start working for AgResearch. I will need some time to understand what exactly is entailed in my work as well. It will be a whole new adventure. Goodbye, Alma Mater. Research, here I come.
I feel ready to start again, no matter what the challenges are. I am determined to get to the bottom of the problems. Right now, I am getting my brain back into gear and trying to refresh my memory on what I have learned.
Checklist for preparation for work: lunchbox has been acuqired, but working shoes haven't. It sounds funny but these two items seem to be the only ones lacking.
The graduation started with Powhiri, the Maori traditional welcome. We were also honoured with the presence of Sir Egmond Hillary. He was awarded with the Honarary Doctorate for his work in setting up the Hillary Fund for sports people and building school and improving the lives of citizens of Nepal, especially in the Himalayan region. I was honoured to receive my Master on the same stage in the same year in Waikato University. The effort that I put into the research and writing the thesis finally came to fruition and I was very happy. I am still very pleased!
With the propect of starting work next Tuesday, I am reading some materials related to human muscles, and I will search for more current papers from journals when I start working for AgResearch. I will need some time to understand what exactly is entailed in my work as well. It will be a whole new adventure. Goodbye, Alma Mater. Research, here I come.
I feel ready to start again, no matter what the challenges are. I am determined to get to the bottom of the problems. Right now, I am getting my brain back into gear and trying to refresh my memory on what I have learned.
Checklist for preparation for work: lunchbox has been acuqired, but working shoes haven't. It sounds funny but these two items seem to be the only ones lacking.
10/09/2006
Emotion tug of war
The interview with agriculture research went well. The question about working after hours did not faze me. Of course I am willing to work after hour! In fact, nearly all my friends work more than eight hours. I don't think I handled the question about doing PhD so well, though. I answered honestly: I have not think about it yet. The tour around the laboratory also went well. However, one dreadful thing happened near the end: I lost my visitor's pass. Fortunately, someone found it and handed it in at the reception. They asked for another referee. I think this is a good sign. If they don't want to consider me, why would they ask for it?
I really want to get my hands on the equipments and carry out experiments again. It is in my blood and on my mind constantly. I hate my idle life. I wonder how I did this time. Now the only thing I can do is pray that I am good enough to work there.
Inevitably, self doubt set in. I took pen and paper with me on my daily walk to copy down the phone number on the "For Lease" building. Maybe I should get into the retail business? What should I sell? I had to pull myself back from this evil thought in the darkness of night. This forced vacation after working hard out for my master degree is damaging my self esteem. I have to be stronger.
Apart from worrying about not having a job, I actually feel better because I went to the interview. Someone thinks I am a worthy person. I have sent out my CV and coverletter to another company. See how this goes. It will be such a waste if I stay at home.
Timeline the movie was on last night. However, I had already watched it on DVD. So I caught Numb3rs on the other channel, then caught the ending of Timeline. It is not a very good movie. I think the concept of time travel is good, but the actors are not believable. The fight sequence was not very good, either. The movie looks very fake.
Looking forward to The Departed. I haven't seen the original Hong Kong version, but heard it is very good. Hope the Western version is good, too.
I really want to get my hands on the equipments and carry out experiments again. It is in my blood and on my mind constantly. I hate my idle life. I wonder how I did this time. Now the only thing I can do is pray that I am good enough to work there.
Inevitably, self doubt set in. I took pen and paper with me on my daily walk to copy down the phone number on the "For Lease" building. Maybe I should get into the retail business? What should I sell? I had to pull myself back from this evil thought in the darkness of night. This forced vacation after working hard out for my master degree is damaging my self esteem. I have to be stronger.
Apart from worrying about not having a job, I actually feel better because I went to the interview. Someone thinks I am a worthy person. I have sent out my CV and coverletter to another company. See how this goes. It will be such a waste if I stay at home.
Timeline the movie was on last night. However, I had already watched it on DVD. So I caught Numb3rs on the other channel, then caught the ending of Timeline. It is not a very good movie. I think the concept of time travel is good, but the actors are not believable. The fight sequence was not very good, either. The movie looks very fake.
Looking forward to The Departed. I haven't seen the original Hong Kong version, but heard it is very good. Hope the Western version is good, too.
10/04/2006
Wish me luck for tomorrow
Our friend took her sister, brother-in-law, nieces and her friends to our house to visit. A bunch of kids were playing with our rabbit on the lawn, then I brought out the Monopoly game for them to play. I was in charge of the bank in the beginning and not long after I gave the job to a girl who was too absorbed with the rabbit. Our friend's brother-in-law works in China and his company makes air conditioning units and cleaning room.
The weather was beautiful today. I took a walk before lunch. The second hand clothes shop looked deserted. I wonder what will happen there. I also did 100 crunches today.
Tomorrow I have an interview with the agriculture research company. I have been preparing for this interview since Monday. Keep my fingers crossed for this job. I know what I am going to say, just hope my potential employers like me.
The weather was beautiful today. I took a walk before lunch. The second hand clothes shop looked deserted. I wonder what will happen there. I also did 100 crunches today.
Tomorrow I have an interview with the agriculture research company. I have been preparing for this interview since Monday. Keep my fingers crossed for this job. I know what I am going to say, just hope my potential employers like me.
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