Overwhelmed

I never thought that I could would handle so many T75 Flasks in one go.

That probably sums up the past couple of weeks. The deadly combination of BN3101: Biomedical Engineering Design and my Final Year Project is finally taking a toll on me. Indeed, while many have pointed out that I've only 2 modules with one solitude FYP to deal with this semester, it still felt like a horrid 6 modules semester.

But then again, if you've never taken BN3101 before, you would never comprehend the arduous twice weekly group meetings, along with presentations, consultations and tests. Yes, I finally comprehended with my heart and soul why BN3101 is the nightmare for all NUS Bioengineers.

Then again, one would say, it's only one freaking module... How can one single module mess up your semester?

Easier said than done, unless you're doing your FYP at Biopolis. Ha. You probably would have heard me whine about the irritating bus service 95, and how the return trip from NUS would take me an hour.

Then again, I proved myself wrong when I subcultured 12 T75s the next time.

Sigh...

Remind me again why seniors would warn against projects dealing with cells...
Like ADHD-babies, my damned stem cells keep protesting to be seeded, harvested and counted.

So for 3 times a week, I would either have to take my lunch or dinner at least 2 hours after my normal mealtimes, in the name of FYP.

@#@*10.30PM??!! (#*@#@(*@#

I don't know how the heck I'm going to avoid developing gastric pains, but wise time management would be much appreciated.

@*&@)!@#*$#@#@*11.24PM???!?!?!!!!!!!!!!

Believe me, cells can be bloody bitchy too.

FYP Contest

Before anyone asks me again for a dinner treat, I think it's time I clarify that I am most likely NOT paid the purported S$600 a month.
As you can see, the conditions laid down was that I had adhere to the working hours of 8.30am to 6pm. So yup, I'm guessing that I'll only be getting paid if I'm a FULL TIME attachment student.

Sorry guys and gals. Kelvin will still be as poor as ever, and definitely unable to give you all treats. :p

On other more realistic news...

28th November 2007: Auckland City

After the usual Family Service at St Paul's Church on Sunday, Danny informed of the festive season lurking near Britomart. Combined with the temptation of authentic Indian food promptly threw off my initial plans to study in school and before long, I, along with the rest were soaking up the Bollywood air.

Brought to you by Asia New Zealand Foundation in partnership with Auckland City Council, the annual Diwali Festival of Lights was held on 27th and 28th October 2007 at the rear of Britomart Transport Centre. (Note: Diwali = Deepavali)

The extremely rare times where I witnessed crowds.

Public performances... of course, complete with quintessential dances

Bhelpuri भेलपूरी

With puffed rice, sev, onion, tumeric, coriander and various unknown spices, it was a spicy snack that catapulted me to seventh heaven.

The Bhelpuri Store

More eating and more eating!

Then again, you might be wondering why do I suddenly chose to blog about this.


The International Relations Office organized a Photo Contest and a Quote Contest in conjunction with International Exchange Day. So amazingly, I managed to snag the second prize under the local interaction category! Here's my entry...

The S$150 (of shopping vouchers) Photo

An unexpected touch of Bollywood in Auckland City, during the annual Diwali Festival of Lights

If you've participated in the photo contest, be sure to catch your own photos at the Forum!

Be at IED 2008 on Thurs 4 Sept 08 at 9am to see your own photos on 6 big plasma screens!

The International Relations Office received 300 entries for the Photo Contest IED 2008! Thank you for your visually captivating submissions. The judges had a difficult time evaluating the photos and selecting the eventual winners from such a competent field.

All 300 entries will be shown on 6 big plasma screens at The Forum (below Central Library) from 9am Thurs 4 Sept 08 on International Exchange Day 2008. Be there to see your own photos and those of others from the 4 categories - Indoor Vignettes, Outdoor Moments, Local Interactions, and Getting Around.

Prize winners will be notified and will have to be at the opening ceremony at 9am to collect the prizes.

Be there in 6 days’ time to see your own photos on 6 big plasma screens!