Pictorial Update of Recent Events

Molly (The family dog, she's a Shih Tzu) after her haircut (More like 'shaving ritual', her ritual was performed a week ago) relaxing on the sofa. She usually gets a little depressed after her grooming sessions and tends to be awfully, UNUSUALLY docile (She's on crack 90% of the time usually) in the following week or so until some hair grows back.

Supposedly, Shih Tzus associate self confidence with their fluff. (I SHIT YOU NOT!!) So, when all their hair is gone, they get really low self esteem. (Somehow, that seems kinda funny to me.)

Anyways, for some reason, a couple days ago, she started scratching herself, got rashes, started bleeding and after an emergency visit to the vet, is now 'happily' wearing a 'lampshade' upside down over her head. Photos of that will be uploaded in future postings.

The baby sister and parents. Yesterday was my sister's birthday, so we went to Tung Lok at Orchard Central to celebrate. The parkng there by the way is a nightmare. For anyone who drives, do yourselves a BIG FAVOUR and never park there. Trust me, it's extremely aggravating. Centrepoint or 313 would be a much better bet.

Me and Jansen at the dinner. He likes this photo because he says that it makes him look so handsome. LOL. I guess I have to agree. He really does look fantastic in this shot.

MY favourite photo of us for the night. The smiles although goofy (especially mine) are completely spontaneous.

I chose this shot to show off my jewellery. LOL. Triple strand pearl necklace with matching bracelet! Strung and knotted myself! *Puffs chest proudly* I LOVE this set, the lustre of these pink freshwater pearls are probably the most fabulous I've seen. (Can refer to Jansen's favourite shot) The most mirror-like I've seen! Who says South Sea Pearls are always better?? LOL. Ring on my  finger was made during Metal Clay class, solid 999 silver with a 22K gold butterfly.

Perfect skin? Who needs photoshop? You just need my 'bimbotic' camera. LOL. (Not like Jansen needs it, he already HAS perfect skin... The lucky devil.)

Strawberries I found at Isetan today! They were so pretty and arranged so perfectly that I just couldn't resist taking a photo. *Squeals happily* Don't mind me, I tend to get happy over the strangest things.

Metal Clay Practical Examinations

So I finally came up with 2 out of 3 designs (Ring, Brooch and Necklace centrepiece... Brooch is not done design wise.)to the examination specifications required. Just made the moulds for one out of cork clay... Now just waiting for them to dry (Will take 3 days at least) before I go crazy on the pendant. In the meantime, I'm working on finishing off my previous assignment pieces so that they'll be ready for grading.

(Works on assignment pieces) ...DONE!

Now trying to come up with a design for the brooch... Theme for all three is 'Whimsical'. You know kinda like that 'Magic from a child of nature' feel. LOL. Slightly gypsy-ish I suppose... And a little Art Nouveau. Needless to say, that's one of my favourite eras! That and the Renaissance. LOL. WHOO-HOO~! Been looking through for some... ANY form of inspiration.

Some brainstorming for the brooch:

1. Snake around a branch with an egg in its mouth
2. Peapods hanging off a vine
3. Ladybug family walking up a twig and eating on a leaf edge (My favourite idea so far)

Sigh... Still, the OOMPH is missing somewhat. That flowy-watery-magical-mystical feeling... Sigh... Maybe I should add a couple of dewdrops? *Scratches head furiously* I got it! Maybe a mermaid with a pearl(s) in his / her hands, with streams  and bubbles flowing out from the pearl. AH~! That's what I'll do! YAY! Now all that's left is showing my designs to Jansen and I'll be off!

Last Paper To Go!

So... Today was interesting. 9 pages for qustion 1 and 4 pages for question 2... Eh... Evidently some problem with time management? GAH!! Well, at least I KINDA finished the paper? It's a very unsure feeling though, totally don't know how well I did overall in the end. So all in all... It's a huge question mark.

Last paper on Thursday is nightmare paper number 2, AND my final paper. RE3804 Research Methodology. Entailing the utterly complex regression analysis and all , the other paraphernalia that comes with it. *PUKES*

HENCE, I shall study tonight, take a break tomorrow for lunch, meet up with Martha at Kushigin and take some time to relax a little before part 2 of the studying horror begins. Maybe... PROBABLY I'll take a little walk after lunch at Kinokuniya. Anyone who knows me knows my love of books... More recently of Japanese books. Been getting cookbooks and Jansen laughs at me and says that it seems that I am getting ready for the role of housewife once we marry. LOL. But seriously, the recipes there are truly better! Healthier (Every calorie is accounted for) AND tastier (GOD the CHEESECAKES~!)... But that's just my opinion anyways. LOL.

Think I'll get the Metal Clay book since I'll be starting on Advance Metal Clay classes tomorrow... There is no limit to knowledge ya?

5 Modules Down 2 To Go

So today was my 4th exam (RE3903) and that makes my 5th module complete (One was non-examinable see? LOL.) URGH... My entire right arm hurts now from the non-stop 2 hours of writing. Horrible beyond belief.... 3 questions each with 2 parts, hence a total of 6 ESSAYS to write within the 2 hours. Needless to say, it was CRAZY!!! Wrote in almost 2 whole booklets... (Approximately 17 pages total)

Have to say that I'm a little ticked off by the exam today though... Since it was open book and based on prior tutorial sessions, I assumed that the examination would most likely be analysis type. AND VOILA... 86% of the paper was complete copy paste copy paste. Only a mere 14% was analysis. Feel so cheated since I studied, if I had known the paper would be like this, I wouldn't have bothered studying.

I guess to most it sounds fabulous that everything / the majority is just copy of the notes, BUT that means that EVERYONE COULD DO the majority of the paper (Except the unfortunate souls who didn't print out certain CRITICAL sections - in this case tutorial answers and would thus likely end up as the bottom feed, no offense). So now, the question is, what is the determinant factor of my grade? SIGH... Finished the whole paper save for a tiny paragraph (I wonder now if that paragraph would be significant), yet I'm worried as hell. HOW??? I NEED MY A!!!

All in all... The exams so far have been better than the previous ones, even better than last semester so far (And that was my so far record best in terms of FEELING~ after each of the papers) and here's me hoping and praying that this feel good streak continues... ONWARD TOWARDS DEAN'S LIST~!! (My goal) *ROAR* LOL.

On another note: Should I take PL1101E?