This is so adorable, I can't contain myself.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Longtime
Good morning cyberland!
It is now 1.36 AM and I am bored out of my mind. Usually, I'd be chatting to Roadee, or Zac (mostly Roadee)....But they both seem to have lives, or at least, tonight they do. My bad, it is 12.36 AM... Hmm, perhaps the fact that I seem to have misplaced my ability to correctly read the time should be a key indicator that it is time for bed. Nay! I think not. Though, I do plan on going to bed early tonight.. By which I mean before 2AM... Which was my plan last night (actually, last night the plan was before 1AM...) but then turns out I got accepted into QCA (Queensland College of Art) and uhh decided to enroll etc etc which took forever because the Griffith University website (they 'own' the art school) is lame and really REALLY slow... Seriously. It took me 2 and a half hours to enrol....and I happen to know that my Internet is not that slow.
So, what's news? Yeah, that is right, I transferred... Uni SA can eat my socks.. Not really, but there was some weird union thing going on over there that caused them to put some kind of ban.....which entailed withholding students' grades..meaning I missed the first offer round for my transfer and freaked out thinking they'd totally screw me over and not give my my grades in time.. But it all worked out in the end. So, here's hoping I will like this course better? I am now doing a Bachelor of Fine Art (as opposed to 'Visual Art'...). It doesn't look like I have an explicit theory course this semester either...Sweet! I'm so sick of lectures (already!). Then again, they always were great for catching up on sleep.
As you have probably noticed by now, I have nothing worthwhile to report. What have I been up to in the past month since I last posted? Handed in the last of my assignments (what a relief) and am now officially on my summer break. I moved house, which was about as stressful as it was each time previously, and attended a Green Day concert (and I may or may not have mentioned these things in chronological order). 'Green Day?' I hear you saying.... My reply: yes. For the third time. Their act never gets boring.. and that drunken rabbit that opens the show never gets old (there's a guy-or actually I think it may have been a woman..this time at least- dressed in a pink rabbit outfit who stumbles around the stage 'drinking' beer... at least I think they're pretending, and pretty much rallies the crown and whatnot before Green Day come on.) I got some amazing photographs... Some even show lame teenage girls screaming and crying because of the 'awe' that is Billie Joe Armstrong. I mean, he's awesome, but get a grip, girly. The crowd wasn't bad. I might upload some photos in a later blog (of the band, not the crowd).
Do I have anything else worth mentioning? I've been driving a reasonable amount lately. Needless to say, my car is amazing!
Yes, this was a terrible summery of what I've been up to. Who gives. I'm out. Peace.
It is now 1.36 AM and I am bored out of my mind. Usually, I'd be chatting to Roadee, or Zac (mostly Roadee)....But they both seem to have lives, or at least, tonight they do. My bad, it is 12.36 AM... Hmm, perhaps the fact that I seem to have misplaced my ability to correctly read the time should be a key indicator that it is time for bed. Nay! I think not. Though, I do plan on going to bed early tonight.. By which I mean before 2AM... Which was my plan last night (actually, last night the plan was before 1AM...) but then turns out I got accepted into QCA (Queensland College of Art) and uhh decided to enroll etc etc which took forever because the Griffith University website (they 'own' the art school) is lame and really REALLY slow... Seriously. It took me 2 and a half hours to enrol....and I happen to know that my Internet is not that slow.
So, what's news? Yeah, that is right, I transferred... Uni SA can eat my socks.. Not really, but there was some weird union thing going on over there that caused them to put some kind of ban.....which entailed withholding students' grades..meaning I missed the first offer round for my transfer and freaked out thinking they'd totally screw me over and not give my my grades in time.. But it all worked out in the end. So, here's hoping I will like this course better? I am now doing a Bachelor of Fine Art (as opposed to 'Visual Art'...). It doesn't look like I have an explicit theory course this semester either...Sweet! I'm so sick of lectures (already!). Then again, they always were great for catching up on sleep.
As you have probably noticed by now, I have nothing worthwhile to report. What have I been up to in the past month since I last posted? Handed in the last of my assignments (what a relief) and am now officially on my summer break. I moved house, which was about as stressful as it was each time previously, and attended a Green Day concert (and I may or may not have mentioned these things in chronological order). 'Green Day?' I hear you saying.... My reply: yes. For the third time. Their act never gets boring.. and that drunken rabbit that opens the show never gets old (there's a guy-or actually I think it may have been a woman..this time at least- dressed in a pink rabbit outfit who stumbles around the stage 'drinking' beer... at least I think they're pretending, and pretty much rallies the crown and whatnot before Green Day come on.) I got some amazing photographs... Some even show lame teenage girls screaming and crying because of the 'awe' that is Billie Joe Armstrong. I mean, he's awesome, but get a grip, girly. The crowd wasn't bad. I might upload some photos in a later blog (of the band, not the crowd).
Do I have anything else worth mentioning? I've been driving a reasonable amount lately. Needless to say, my car is amazing!
Yes, this was a terrible summery of what I've been up to. Who gives. I'm out. Peace.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Well, that's one weight off of my shoulders
Good evening. It seems I've been slightly busy during the past week or so. Turns out, I haven't logged onto Twitter in a while (though I have tweeted from my phone via SMS).... That usually means I'm busy, I suppose. Last Friday I miraculously finished that essay for a class named "Visual Art and Culture in the Modern Age" or "VACMA" as I like to say, because the abbreviation sounds just as ridiculous as the tutorials for it. Let me tell you about this essay; 2500 words. It was a head ache, believe me. I chose the topic "Abstract Expressionism", the exact question I cannot recall (nor do I need to, as I am done with it!). I felt reasonably good about said essay after having finished writing it, but after I printed it out and handed it in, it dawned on me.. I may actually not have addressed part of the question, or at least not as well as I could have.. Though, I tend to feel this way virtually after every essay that I write and I always do well. Still, I think I actually have a reason for this one. I guess we will see what happens. Once the essay is marked and given back to me, I will perhaps upload it to the Deer Log. I would upload it now, but I also submitted it online through a program and checks for plagiarism. It would suck if it came back 100% plagiarised, just because it picked up the same essay written by the same person, posted on their blog.
In other news, earlier today I handed up my last project (perhaps last ever?) for Sculpture. I say this, because, although I like sculpture, I did not enjoy this course and failed to see how much of it actually related. Somehow I actually stuck with it and didn't drop it for another subject, something I seem to have a knack for doing. I will perhaps upload some photos of it. I guess I should, I took them with my phone which I have here right next to me. I suppose I shouldn't be lazy and should just upload them... (PS.. these are three different sculptures, though one would perhaps be better suited as 'installation')
It isn't party time yet. I still have work to do for two more classes. Though that should (hopefully) be less stressful. I shall now sign off on this post, as I am making Falafels.
Peace.
In other news, earlier today I handed up my last project (perhaps last ever?) for Sculpture. I say this, because, although I like sculpture, I did not enjoy this course and failed to see how much of it actually related. Somehow I actually stuck with it and didn't drop it for another subject, something I seem to have a knack for doing. I will perhaps upload some photos of it. I guess I should, I took them with my phone which I have here right next to me. I suppose I shouldn't be lazy and should just upload them... (PS.. these are three different sculptures, though one would perhaps be better suited as 'installation')
It isn't party time yet. I still have work to do for two more classes. Though that should (hopefully) be less stressful. I shall now sign off on this post, as I am making Falafels.Peace.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Hello October (of which there is four hours left)
Hello cyberspace!
So, it's been over a month since I last blogged. In fact, if I had waited another week it would have been a whole two months and a bloggless October. So, here's a rant for you savvy readers (of which I am quite sure there are only 2).
I'm a little confused as to what's (still) with the hype about H1N1 (Swine Flu). To my understanding, the main reason there was a big freak-out about the virus is because certain groups of health professionals were afraid it would mutate into another, worse virus. Okay. So what's with the vaccine? As I am sure everyone knows (actually, no they don't which is a shame) once you are vaccined for something (for the moment ignoring the blasphemy of the H1N1 vaccine) you are only protected against that virus. I will try to make this explanation even simpler. If you're vaccinated for H1N1 and it turns out at some point it mutates into a new strain (as flus generally do), then the original vaccine wont protect you against that. Anyhow if I proceed with this point, it will just go in circles.
My point is that I find the idea of the shot ridiculous and the fact that in some places on this planet they are thinking of making it mandatory (or have they already?) scares me. I mean, other than the fact that it's still untested-or unapproved, I can't quite recall. Perhaps both.
Besides, how likely is it that you're going to contract Swine Flu? And even so, how likely is it that it will kill you? I remember having read someplace that the percentage of deaths from the regular flu strains is higher than that of the Swine Flu, however this could be wrong. My point is, I don't believe it is as bad as the picture is being painted.
The fact that it contains squalene, which shares a known connection to guillain-barre syndrome, which is (in short) an autoimmune disease (where the body starts attacking its own cells), google that one for more specifics as I'm not writing an essay here (on second thought, it might turn out that way...). The shot also contains aluminium which I'd hope the majority of people would know is bad for you..Then again, it is in most commercial deodorant and other hygiene products that virtually everyone uses and either knows it is in there and do not care, do not know it is in there (is it that outlandish to read the ingredients on things?) or do not know how terribly bad it is...? I don't remember if I was asking a question or making a statement, so I put a question mark just in case.. What else was I saying? Oh yes. I remember now. It also contains....Formaldehyde (I'm suprised I remember the spelling). As far as I understand, that stuff is used as a fixitive or something along those lines in photography (thank you, art school!)...and otherwise (again, to my understanding) when consumed in some way or another, is generally seen as being a contaminant. Don't quote me on that last part, as I'm not (yet) a chemistry dictionary. Perhaps I should have studied Chem at University...But even so, it would have only been for my benefit to know what all those ridiculously disgusting additives are. I would never for the life of me work in an industry where I would be making those things and putting them in places where people can get poisoned (ie. Vaccinations?)
Anyhow... To get to the point of what I was saying... Nothing particularly infuriated me about the contents of this vaccine. Drugs are drugs, they're not going to contain anything that is actually good for your body.... The point is, I did some further reading on this. Turns out, the vaccine uses an egg base. I already had no intention of getting this shot, but knowing that last piece of information worries me a little more. It is probably the least harmful substance (in terms of, for the human body) in the whole concoction, but perhaps it is my ethical beliefs and moral obligation that comes into that part.
The real issue is, if this shot becomes mandatory, life is over as we know it! Okay, that was a little over dramatic, and maybe I shouldn't refer to myself as 'we'. I mean, one can refuse and refuse as much as one likes, but the fact is, this is a capitalist society; no money = well, go figure.... Perhaps I skipped a bit far ahead and missed the point I was trying to make.... It seems like one of those things, that if it is made mandatory, then generally a lot of employers would not like to hire you...yada yada yada...Oh, why is everything in life so political?
I just had a thought... Why does this worry me? I plan to (in the future) be self-employed anyway.
Disclaimer: I'm not actually a scientist, but that doesn't mean that I don't know what I'm talking about. Also, this post turned out to be a lot longer than intended.
Some further reading (a list I might add to when I have more time):
This is definitely worth reading: http://sacredessence.com.au/blog/swine-flu-the-facts/ (Note where it says more people have died from the vaccine than from the actual virus itself)
http://www.fluscam.com/Vaccine_Package_Inserts_files/Novartis_A-H1N1_2009_Monvalent_VaccinePackageInsert_BasedOn1980Approvalfor%20Fluvirin_UCM182242.pdf (The insert that comes with the vaccine)
http://thebirdflupandemic.com/archives/h1n1-swine-flu-vaccine-insert-admits-it-causes-guillain-barre-syndrome-vasculitis-paralysis-anaphylactic-shock-and-death
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/04/29/Swine-Flu.aspx (Not sure I fully agree about the krill oil though).
So, it's been over a month since I last blogged. In fact, if I had waited another week it would have been a whole two months and a bloggless October. So, here's a rant for you savvy readers (of which I am quite sure there are only 2).
I'm a little confused as to what's (still) with the hype about H1N1 (Swine Flu). To my understanding, the main reason there was a big freak-out about the virus is because certain groups of health professionals were afraid it would mutate into another, worse virus. Okay. So what's with the vaccine? As I am sure everyone knows (actually, no they don't which is a shame) once you are vaccined for something (for the moment ignoring the blasphemy of the H1N1 vaccine) you are only protected against that virus. I will try to make this explanation even simpler. If you're vaccinated for H1N1 and it turns out at some point it mutates into a new strain (as flus generally do), then the original vaccine wont protect you against that. Anyhow if I proceed with this point, it will just go in circles.
My point is that I find the idea of the shot ridiculous and the fact that in some places on this planet they are thinking of making it mandatory (or have they already?) scares me. I mean, other than the fact that it's still untested-or unapproved, I can't quite recall. Perhaps both.
Besides, how likely is it that you're going to contract Swine Flu? And even so, how likely is it that it will kill you? I remember having read someplace that the percentage of deaths from the regular flu strains is higher than that of the Swine Flu, however this could be wrong. My point is, I don't believe it is as bad as the picture is being painted.
The fact that it contains squalene, which shares a known connection to guillain-barre syndrome, which is (in short) an autoimmune disease (where the body starts attacking its own cells), google that one for more specifics as I'm not writing an essay here (on second thought, it might turn out that way...). The shot also contains aluminium which I'd hope the majority of people would know is bad for you..Then again, it is in most commercial deodorant and other hygiene products that virtually everyone uses and either knows it is in there and do not care, do not know it is in there (is it that outlandish to read the ingredients on things?) or do not know how terribly bad it is...? I don't remember if I was asking a question or making a statement, so I put a question mark just in case.. What else was I saying? Oh yes. I remember now. It also contains.
Anyhow... To get to the point of what I was saying... Nothing particularly infuriated me about the contents of this vaccine. Drugs are drugs, they're not going to contain anything that is actually good for your body.... The point is, I did some further reading on this. Turns out, the vaccine uses an egg base. I already had no intention of getting this shot, but knowing that last piece of information worries me a little more. It is probably the least harmful substance (in terms of, for the human body) in the whole concoction, but perhaps it is my ethical beliefs and moral obligation that comes into that part.
The real issue is, if this shot becomes mandatory, life is over as we know it! Okay, that was a little over dramatic, and maybe I shouldn't refer to myself as 'we'. I mean, one can refuse and refuse as much as one likes, but the fact is, this is a capitalist society; no money = well, go figure.... Perhaps I skipped a bit far ahead and missed the point I was trying to make.... It seems like one of those things, that if it is made mandatory, then generally a lot of employers would not like to hire you...yada yada yada...Oh, why is everything in life so political?
I just had a thought... Why does this worry me? I plan to (in the future) be self-employed anyway.
Some further reading (a list I might add to when I have more time):
This is definitely worth reading: http://sacredessence.com.au/blog/swine-flu-the-facts/ (Note where it says more people have died from the vaccine than from the actual virus itself)
http://www.fluscam.com/Vaccine_Package_Inserts_files/Novartis_A-H1N1_2009_Monvalent_VaccinePackageInsert_BasedOn1980Approvalfor%20Fluvirin_UCM182242.pdf (The insert that comes with the vaccine)
http://thebirdflupandemic.com/archives/h1n1-swine-flu-vaccine-insert-admits-it-causes-guillain-barre-syndrome-vasculitis-paralysis-anaphylactic-shock-and-death
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/04/29/Swine-Flu.aspx (Not sure I fully agree about the krill oil though).
Friday, September 11, 2009
Good evening!
Hello people of the Internet! I had no news until I looked at that little news thing on MSN messenger.... Some guy swallowed a lit cigarette.... Tasty?
It has just hit me that being 18 actually means that you're technically an 'adult' and therefore are expected to act like one... From one day to the next.. (I know, my birthday was almost 3 months ago.. Still.) I keep forgetting this and often find myself in situations where I'm not exactly sure how to act anymore.. Or rather, how I am supposed to act... Man, this should come with a user manual or something! I'm kidding. Whatever, maybe I'll get used to this 'adult' business, maybe I wont... I actually hope I wont. I don't need to become more cynical than I already am, and I certainly don't need (nor do I want) to become the boring, lifeless 'individual' (by which I mean sheep) I have seen almost everyone else become.
Here's another question.. Should I get back into AIM? I haven't used it in years and don't remember my password, or user name for that matter...nor am I any longer acquainted with the people I used to speak to on there. It's almost a crying shame, but when I really think about it, I guess that it isn't.
I think I will leave it at that for now. That shift I had this morning really drained me, or perhaps it was that 15 minute walk in the sun on the way home from the bus stop. Warm weather really tires me out.
Peace. Unity.
It has just hit me that being 18 actually means that you're technically an 'adult' and therefore are expected to act like one... From one day to the next.. (I know, my birthday was almost 3 months ago.. Still.) I keep forgetting this and often find myself in situations where I'm not exactly sure how to act anymore.. Or rather, how I am supposed to act... Man, this should come with a user manual or something! I'm kidding. Whatever, maybe I'll get used to this 'adult' business, maybe I wont... I actually hope I wont. I don't need to become more cynical than I already am, and I certainly don't need (nor do I want) to become the boring, lifeless 'individual' (by which I mean sheep) I have seen almost everyone else become.
Here's another question.. Should I get back into AIM? I haven't used it in years and don't remember my password, or user name for that matter...nor am I any longer acquainted with the people I used to speak to on there. It's almost a crying shame, but when I really think about it, I guess that it isn't.
I think I will leave it at that for now. That shift I had this morning really drained me, or perhaps it was that 15 minute walk in the sun on the way home from the bus stop. Warm weather really tires me out.
Peace. Unity.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
News
Not really. I do have an exam tomorrow.. and two assignments due in the day after that. Perhaps I should be doing some homework...Or perhaps I already am. My hands feel really uncoordinated today, does anyone else ever get that? Fingers are just going in all the wrong places. I tried playing some basic guitar scales earlier today, and it just did not happen. It's not to say that I haven't practiced in a while, because I've been practicing every day (or second day..depending on how late I get home from classes/work on certain days)... Strange day I'm having. I did paint a relatively good picture today, so I guess that's still working. I tried taking a picture without using the flash, but it came out worse than it did with the flash, so until I have some daylight to work with (and can take a slightly better photograph), I shall share this with you.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Oh look!
I haven't blogged at all this month. Word?
I'd say it is because I have nothing worth while to share. Then again, do I ever?
Currently eating oatmeal... A useless piece of information I could have just as easily posted on twitter...Where it would appear to have been more relevant.
Anyhow, I must leave now before I am late for work.
Peace.
I'd say it is because I have nothing worth while to share. Then again, do I ever?
Currently eating oatmeal... A useless piece of information I could have just as easily posted on twitter...Where it would appear to have been more relevant.
Anyhow, I must leave now before I am late for work.
Peace.
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