Shame really.  It was nice, although I don’t know what I was thinking/reading, which led to that dream. *shrugs*

I’ve been really hit and miss with updating.  As in I start posts but don’t end up finishing them, or I change my mind and decide not to publish such drivel.  I’ve been mainly concentrating on university projects and planning my future, as personal things have been interruptive and quite frankly, annoying (verging upsetting).

Yesterday, for the entrepreneurship lecture we were going over the web and designing a website.  I enjoyed it as I got to geek-out, something I very rarely share with others because they don’t give a monkeys.  However, Office Live Small Business wouldn’t let me access my web folder, which is strange because it was working fine and dandy as home.  Conclusion?  University network.  Oh well, at least I had my own FTP account to work from.  :)

On another subject I submitted a CAD  piece into the Goldsmiths’ annual Design and Craftsmanship competition.  It was a last minute decision because a) I had completely forgotten about it so didn’t prepare anything, 2) basically having Wednesday (after work) and Thursday morning I didn’t think I could submit a professional looking board and 3) I didn’t consider my work good enough to enter but my friend persuaded me, like I did with her but ultimately failed.  I did it though, despite time and traffic working against me.  Don’t think I have a fudge chance in winning anything but it’s the participating that counts.  Plus, something to add onto my CV.

What is the first word that comes to mind when you see this (a thing I created ):

I need to name my product and think of a way to advertise so your opinions will be helpful and much appreciated.

This is mainly concerned with those thinking of living from home (excluding halls, by the way).  Would have titled this post better but it would have been too long, heh.

I personally have not lived from home (commute back and forth by car)¹ but have noticed things with people close to me, who have or currently are.  It may seem like common sense but sometimes things don’t cross our minds.  So, in no particular:

• When you find a potential house to live in during university terms please, please, please check the house.  It’s all good and dandy seeing nice pictures of the house but renters can be sneaky.  Do not always believe things when you have not physically seen it.  Also make sure there are no faults with the house so when you move in you already have electricity, water and the necessities.
• Be very careful of which housing estate agent you go with, or if you’re going private than think about going with someone who works in high status job as their reputation is on the line – that’s no saying renters who aren’t in high positions won’t be good landlords though.  I don’t want to name drop (a company) because I think the incompetency is only reflective to that particular department.  All I will say is, you hand a cheque to their staff and then soon after receive a letter notifying that payment is outstanding.  They turn this around put blame to anyone but themselves.
• This point is a bit of a grey area because it depends which way works best for the occupants but responsibility should, perhaps, be shared around.  Unless there is a house mate who is willing to take care of the bills, it’s probably better to divide responsibility.  University is stressful enough and it’s not fair if a house mate has to shoulder the responsibility of keeping the roof over fellow friends’ heads.  It also causes unnecessary drama and things can get complicated with the company in question.
• I’m sure parents will always heckle about this but also check the area where the house is situated.  The house maybe affordable but it may also constitute the profile of the area.  Seeing how close it is to university, supermarkets etc wouldn’t go amiss either.

I think that’s it but feel free to add any more points.

1. However, I’m keeping my options open depending on the top-up degree situation [↩]

It’s been a while.  Earlier today – sorry yesterday – I went to a BBQ. :9 During my time there I was told I had nice smooth skin, which kind of amazed me because I really don’t have great skin.  Stress spots, which are slowly disappearing, had consumed my face – many thanks to final university project and some stuff happening in life.

I’m at that point in life where I have to decide what I’m going to do for a living.  There’s a choice of three paths, one being uni.¹, another being working my butt off to gain a career as a jewellery designer maker or a job working under a business.  Currently I’m letting certain events lead the way but my mind’s decision is constantly fluctuating.

Oh, I had my final exhibition.  My family went so I was really worried that none of my pieces were good enough to show but I have a few pieces in there, which is nice.   During the exhibiting week I had to restock on business cards – Yay.   Although the downside was realising that I had one too many digits on my mobile number.  Bugger.  Hey-ho, more people use email right?

I officially finished university the week before yesterday (Friday) and since it’s been roughly a month since my last post I thought I’d share things that I love:

• Playing the piano – didn’t realise how little I had played during the 2nd semester but it soon told when I went to play certain pieces.
• DBSK².  I had only recently heard their music but I absolutely love their voices.  However, I’ve come to realise that they aren’t a band now (any more?).  Saddens me.  Super Junior are also another K-pop band I’ve been listening to a lot.
• Make-up containers.  I don’t wear much make-up, if at all, so to find them on the cheap is great.  I thought the power cases would be great for separating my extra easy/easy/hard solder, and the bottles would come in handy in storing my liquid solutions.  What can I say?  I’m a nerd for storage.
• BBQs.  Good company and food, what more can you ask for?
• World Cup.  Every time a football seasons ends I always wonder what that time is going to be substituted with.  However, with the World Cup I have no need to worry about that as there’s plenty of football to keep me occupied.  Although there’s not been a lot to shout home about for many countries.  I’m cheering for England but have a soft spot for South Korea and Spain.   Oh, and the England v Germany match just happens to be on my birthday.  Just saying, I’m in no way suggesting that it’s a lucky omen or vice versa but it will probably be the epicentre depicting which way my mood swings, heh.

From the top of my head those are the main things.

By the way, I’ve bought Pandora’s Box and Mystery Stories and want to know what you think about either of those games.

1. Top up degree. [↩]
2. Korean band, a song of whom I was coincidentally learning. ^^ [↩]