A change for the worse

NOOOO! We now have a different physics prac demonstrator!

His name is Ahmed, and to be honest, most people don't really like him. He talks a lot at the start, and then won't let us have the full three hours to complete the workshop exercises and the experiment. He is also quite harsh.

We all miss our previous demonstrator, her name is Chiara. She was really nice to us, and much more easygoing. She is now in charge of another prac group.

Ugh.. We have Ahmed for another 3 pracs. =__=

Passion

Here it is!
The Japanese version of the song Sanctuary, called Passion, by Utada Hikaru.

I like this version better, as the words flow better and the actual translation of the lyrics is beautiful.

I uploaded the song as background music, so have a listen if you like. =]

Passion
Utada Hikaru

Original Lyrics		English Translation
(wonk uoy naht niotceffa erom deen I)		(wonk uoy naht niotceffa erom deen I)
Omoi daseba haruka haruka Mirai wa doko mademo kagayaiteta Kirei na aozora no shita de Bokura wa sukoshi dake obieteita		If I recall, far far away The future was shining on everywhere Beneath the beautiful blue sky We were just a little afraid
Natsukashii iro ni Mado ga somaru		The window will be tinted A nostalgic color
Mae wo muitereba mata aemasu ka? Mirai wa doko edemo tsudzuiterunda Ookina kanban no shita de Jidai no utsuroi wo miteitai na		If we advance forth, can we ever meet again? The future goes on to everywhere Beneath the large signboard I want to keep watching the eras changing
Hitoshirezu My heart's a battleground (snoitome eurt deen I) (wonk uoy naht niotceffa erom deen I) (snoitome eurt deen I)		Hidden away My heart's a battleground (snoitome eurt deen I) (wonk uoy naht niotceffa erom deen I) (snoitome eurt deen I)
Nido to aenu hito ni basho ni Mado wo akeru		I will open a window To the people and places I can't see again
Omoidaseba haruka haruka Mirai wa doko mademo kagayaiteta Kirei na aozora no shita de Bokura wa itsumademo nemutteita		If I recall, far far away The future was shining on everywhere Beneath the beautiful blue sky We were slumbering forever
(My fears, my lies)		(My fears, my lies)
Aozora no shita...		Beneath the blue sky...

Old pics of Rex

I dug these pics out of my phone today, the first time I actually bothered to link my phone to my lap top.
They are not that old though, only less than a year ago.
Still, very cute! ^^

Rex munching on his hay

Eating a piece of bok choy. Oddly enough, he only likes the leafy bits. xD
Such a picky fellow he is.

He now only has the carrot ball left. Which he can grab with his teeth sometimes and throw it.

Rex disapproves of hot weather.

I will take more pics as soon as I have time. Rex is ill right now, and I am so worried that I have trouble sleeping at night.

Wow...

Doesn't time fly when you are having fun? xD

I can't believe that four weeks of uni are behind me already. Only about 9 more weeks until the examination period. Not that I'm looking forward to it. Heck no!

I like science so much better! It's much more interesting, and there is more variety than just lectures all the time. Sure, I now have to be at uni five days a week, but so far it's great. The only downside is that we just get so much homework and there are tonnes of readings to do each week. I am already behind, and I must try to catch up soon.

And I must say I really love the laboratory sessions. Not only you get some hands on experience, it's also much more fun that burying your nose in the textbooks all day. ^^

Sanctuary

Hey everyone! ^^

I have uploaded a new song, called Sanctuary, by Utada Hikaru.

It's the opening theme for the popular PlayStation 2 game, Kingdom Hearts II. And it's my favourite game of all time! =D

Utada Hikaru is a well-known Japanese singer. This song is the English version, the Japanese version of the same song is called Passion, and you can hear that online, or on Youtube. =]

Of course, there is a video accompanying this song. If interested, just search "Kingdom Hearts 2 Opening" on Youtube. Or just use the link I posted at the end! =P

Enjoy! ^^

Note: You might not understand some of the lyrics, even though it's in English. That's because some of the versus are sung backwards. See the lyrics below!

Sanctuary
Utada Hikaru
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wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I (I need more affection than you know)
In you and I there's a new land
Angels in flight
wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I (I need more affection than you know)
My sanctuary, my sanctuary, yeah
Where fears and lies melt away
Music will tie
wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I (I need more affection than you know)
What's left of me, what's left of me now

I watch you fast asleep
All I fear means nothing

In you and I there's a new land
Angels in flight
wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I (I need more affection than you know)
My sanctuary, my sanctuary, yeah
Where fears and lies melt away
Music will tie
wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I (I need more affection than you know)
What's left of me, what's left of me

snwod dna spu ynam os (So much ups and downs)
My heart's a battleground
snoitome eurt deen I (I need true emotions)
wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I (I need more affection than you know)
snoitome eurt deen I (I need true emotions)

You showed me how to see
That nothing is whole and nothing is broken

In you and I there's a new land
Angels in flight
wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I (I need more affection than you know)
My sanctuary, my sanctuary, yeah
Where fears and lies melt away
Music will tie
wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I (I need more affection than you know)
What's left of me, what's left of me now

My fears
My lies
Melt away
wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I (I need more affection than you know)

Youtube video link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5KhRYD569U