Seeing, as I haven't posted in a while, and I've managed to write quite a few words today, I thought I might rant a bit about academics.

I know, I know, I want to be one, thats why I'm doing this darned Honours thesis (and the following PhD...yes I am crazy, no you may not have a bite of my sandwich)...but seriously, some of the readings I've read today are just plain...well stupid.

I'd try and be more diplomatic, but I spent all day doing that (and failing...miserably).

Thats is all!

Pics after the break!

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Seriously, I can't believe its been almost a year since I was celebrating my 21st, and now its just crept up and I don't really have anything planned or care that I don't have anything planned. Too busy with other stuff, and frankly just couldn't be bothered organising stuff.

I think I'm getting too old for this stuff haha

Haven't touched a guitar in a while so

http://www.sendspace.com/file/sedgo1
http://www.sendspace.com/file/gh0f2z

Recently started an intership there and I love the place!

Dear Michael,

I am pleased to inform you that your application for MAS300 has been accepted.

It might be somewhat difficult to secure a games-related internship - it seems game development is an off-shore activity.

If you have some suggestions on that, please let me know, otherwise, you will be assigned a multimedia placement in the initial meeting for MAS300.

The MAS300 meeting will take place 27 July, on Friday before the semester starts. You will be receiving an e-mail confirming the timing and place in the next few weeks.

Best
Renata

"A Chinese student was removed from Clements High School in Fort Bend, Texas after parents complained he had re-created the school grounds in a game and uploaded the map for his friends to play. The boy was placed in the district's alternate education school and later arrested, as the police considered him a "terroristic threat". The Chinese community and the boy's mother have rallied behind him, saying the school has acted too harshly in the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings. No charges were filed, though the boy won't be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies."

http://www.fortbendnow.com/news/2847/chinese-community-rallies-behind-student-removed-from-clements-over-pc-game-map

Ahh where would the world be without scapegoats.

(1) Tell you why I friended you.
(2) Associate you with something. A fandom, a song, a color, a piece of fruit. SOMETHING.
(3) Tell you something I like about you.
(4) Tell you a memory I have of you.
(5) Associate you with a character/pairing.
(6) Ask something I've always wanted to know about you.
(7) Tell you my favorite userpic of yours.
(8) In retort, you must spread this disease in your LJ.

Another year over, so what have I done?

* Tried and failed, but tried nonetheless.
* Found the will to succeed, somewhat re-awakened my competitive side
* Lost 5 kilos and feel healthier than the previous years
* Turned 21 :|
* Found even more cool friends and re-affirmed old ones
* Responsibility, though I try and shrug it off, I do enjoy it
* A 07 filled with possibilities

All in all, its been a great year, and I'm really looking forward to 07. Its been a whirlwind last quarter of the year as some may know, and while some things didn't go my way, most of what I tried and put the effort into did.

Feeling quite content, this is my ode to 06 :)

What does your handwriting say about YOU?
The results of your analysis say:

You like to be surrounded by four solid walls.
You are a shy, idealistic person who does not find it easy to have relationships, especially intimate ones.
You are diplomatic, objective, and live in the present.
You are not very reserved, impatient, self-confident and fond of action.
You enjoy life in your own way and do not depend on the opinions of others.

Thank you to all those that made last night such a wonderful and memorable night, it was truly a joy to catch up with old friends, introduce new ones to the old ones and I hope you all had as great a time as I had!

Yes, I feel old, and yes I really do mean that.

A year to contemplate, one full of changes and still changing, one which I hope I'll not soon forget.

Thanks for all those people who have made my life a pleasure to wake up to over the past 20 odd years, to those I have met, I hope to have made at least some contribution to your lives as you have made to mine.

Mike. :)

thanks to shuimei for this, basically, she gave me a letter, (D) and you have to list 5 songs for others to listen to! :)

Reply and I'll give you a letter and you have to find five songs that start with that letter and post them to your journal.

Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over
If you haven't heard of this song, and been touched by the magic of Neil Finn, then this is probably a great place to start. Love it.

Iron Maiden - Dance of Death
It was a tough choice between this and Dream of Mirrors, my favourites from the two latest Maiden albums, but Dance of Death wins because I'm currently obsessed with it. Its the perfect reflection of the mastery of the three guitars, story telling, beautiful drumming and of course the ever present bass.

Queen - Don't Stop Me Now
Freddy at his best, a tribute to the great man!

The Bones - Denial
A little known band, but some great straight out punk sounds in the vein of The Misfits

Exodus - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (AC/DC Cover)
One of their better works, great stuff :)

Well, as a result of me enjoying my life and uni more these days, it seems its actually translating into actual results!

2 HDs, and a D for this semester have me totally stoked!

Well, I don't know if its a new LJ thing, but I decided I was bored enough to make a new header and edit this page a bit, other one was kinda boring :p

So enjoy, I call this the necro-audiophile :)

Asian Kung-Fu Generation **releases**

2:56 AM...

The time stared him in the face, teasing at his blood-shot eyes. Quickly turning back towards the screen, he continued, a look of determination, a look of tiredness, a look of someone who was totally lost...

1,568 words...

What was it he was trying to write? He glanced back towards the question, it made as much sense as it did 5 minutes ago, which wasn't saying too much. He grabbed the texbook in a bid to find some sort of guidance, a quote, anything.

The house was dead quiet bar the humming of the fridge and the whirring of his computer fan. Why was he up again? He pondered on this for a while, not quite sure himself anymore. This doesn't make sense...

Trying to find some cohesion through his arguments, he could only find one disconnected paragraph after another. There was no structure, no argument. Just words after another, seemingly arranged by a madman. His eyes stung, the darkness and the lack of sleep had started to take its toll. Bed was looking quite nice at this stage, but he knew that wasn't an option. No he could do this. He could write the next thousand words in an hour or so...

...3:56 AM

He looked at the time again, sure it was laughing, taunting him. If only he could wring its neck, then he could show it who was b--What in the hell... He was now in the midst of hallucinating about killing time. He needed some sleep, but this essay was not going anywhere. Perhaps it could write itself, artificial intelligence had made great leaps nowdays--no who was he kidding, it would be the pixies and leprachauns who would help him out, and maybe leave some gold while they're at it, he was a poor student. The eye twitched again, yes--I'll just rest them, they need it...