Quaint: the world through a jeweller's eyes

Eh?

Dec

2008

What is going on? I check my inbox and apparently I didn’t: “receive your letter” from myself? Wha…? How confusing.

Needless to say I didn’t open the e-mail because despite how mean I am to myself I’m not that much of an idiot. Although I’d like to know why I would send myself a letter, that’s just a little bit desperate?

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First Semester

Dec

2008

I’m tired so please do excuse any nonsensical moments this post may contain.

Boy, oh boy. I did not see this coming from a mile. The ND course seems like a breeze compared to the HND I’m doing now. I managed to get my projects completed before the due date the last to years. However, this year it’s like I’m fighting to get things done. The first semester…where did it go? I break up this Friday and seriously can’t wait. Not to blow my own trumpet but I have worked very hard – my dad seems to think I’ve even changed courses because I’m always working, which might also explain why my mum called me a “mule”. Nice, isn’t it?

I did have a photo of what I have done, thus far, with my bowl but being the numpty that I am I have left the image on my camera and lent my camera to my sister. *palmface* I am putting a lot of effort into the bowl project as I wasn’t pleased with my results for the puppet, and so much effort that I’ve not been giving my design development project much work – I’m seriously lagging. Oh and I’ve also been sitting through an hour and a half worth of THS (Theoretical, Historical Studies) lecturers each week. I think it’s quite fortunate that it’s only an hour and a half per week.

What have I learnt this semester?

Well, for one, my memory has gone downhill.
My attention span has also joined my memory. I almost fell asleep during one lecture. If it weren’t for my thinking about coding or storyline I’m pretty much sure my lights would have gone out.
That I am in fact accident prone. I have cut myself numerous times without realising and tripped up the stairs, resulting in my “communicating” finger getting cut front and back: not that I realised because I was checking where my goggle’s left side of the frame had gone. *palmface*
The there not only idiots on the road but also on footpaths (read: pedestrians).

Anyway, come Thursday my bowl project will be due in, then I’ll be able to sod off to the German Market with Nadia (classmate). Whoop. It’ll be the first time I’ve been so I’m excited. Has anyone else been before?

How has education been treating you?

Off topic but I’ve upgraded WordPress and it looks nice. Although there seems to be a lot going on window. I’ll have a better poke around once I’m done with uni. work.

So Confused

Jul

2008

If there’s one trait I dislike it’s confusion. It’s not good for me nor anyone else.

Have any of you entered competitions? If so, do you usually get a confirmation letter of application and then a letter/e-mail saying your application has been accepted?

Last week I made the most of my opportunities as the lecturer advised. I asked work if I’d be able to have two days off (that’s the length of this competition), applied…blahblahblah but still haven’t heard anything from…well…anyone. First I was given three days to decide on entering – I swear I was having a dumb moment. Now I’m wondering what’s happening, am I an entrant? Or was I deemed not good enough? I need to know so I don’t waste petrol travelling to Birmingham. The competition is next Thursday. O.o

The site doesn’t say anything about when applicants will be notified of their acceptance, only “*Please note that the process of selecting and preparing competitors for a WorldSkills Competition is long and rigorous. Subject to eligibility, outstanding winners of relevant UK/National Finals will be long listed, after which they will be assessed alongside other contenders in accordance with our selection procedures.” – worldskillsuk.org.