Emeline and I broke into song in the lab while performing staining and immuno respectively. We were entertaining ourselves since there wasn't a radiiiooooo. I got to use my mounting brush too! *fingers crossed the staining works. All will be revealed after Day2 immuno.

So it goes, PHSL472 exam is approaching zoom-zoom. 2nd May! Afterwhich i'm free from the clutches of Neurophysiology. hahaaa..

I'm preparing my weapons and the battle will be in the hands of someone greater.

My Little Faith + BIG God = Great Results

Lord, please help me to overcome my unbelief.

Two days ago, there was the routine fire drill. We didnt know of the drill, well that was the plan. Thank goodness I bumped into John at the corridors of the Taylor Wing and that was how i got to know of the drill. Since that was a pretty full on day, I decided there was no time to waste and we sneaked away from the building to the animal facility, only to find out later on that building was the first to be drilled upon. I was taking the animals out when the alarm sounded. Those poor guys must have been so stressed with that loud buzzing in the surroundings.

Anyway, the alarm sounded again as soon as I stepped into the office. Only that this time it was not a drill. Within five minutes, the building was evacuated. The fire boys arrived. Checked the building while we waited out in the cold. I have yet to find out what went wrong, probably someone smoking in the toilets or a smoke-alarm gone cranky.

The point is: it reminded me of the fire drills at a particular research institute. The alarm would go off followed by an announcement over the intercom that the alarm went off and that an investigation is being carried out to find out the cause, reassuring that there's no cause for panic. Then approx 5mins later, another alarm would sound informing that its time to evacuate the building.

Which brings me to my point, ICE situations would not allow time for investigations. probably evacuate would be the first thing on people's mind. Oh well, just some food for thought on my part.

Aside from that, a trip to ArtZone just across the department to get paintbrushes rekindled my love for art. We (or I) must have spent a long time there choosing my very own mounting brush. :) wala.. The sup mentioned that he'll get me a personalised gold-plated one once I've mounted my 1000th section. I'm counting down to that. Really, I am..

But till that time, I'll make do with my humble paintbrush even though its not gold-plated nor is it personally engraved. hahaa...

till next time, PAINT-BRUSHES UNITE! ....... UNITE!!!

Five OVX and one transcardial perfusion performed to date. Celebration awaits eh! I'm done with the research proposal seminar, in my opinion that was absolutely awesome. The support was great, the time by which I saw CNE and department members streaming in can be correlated with anxiety levels and extent of heart pulpitations. I embarassed myself by not knowing how to click the slideshow despite C.Brown's instruction but yes I shall not blame it on Powerpoint2007 nor the heightened anxiety levels. I'm glad it was a great talk. Perhaps it marks a good start to the year.

Now that it is over, the exam is nearing and the experiments can begin. PHSL472 exams are in two weeks, 2nd May 2008. Another 3hr exam, 3 out of 4 questions to be attempted. There goes the drill.

Before that, I'm looking forward to post-graduate retreat this Wednesday. Swapped the lab to be pampered by the department. I'm sure its gonna be exciting except for the little hitch of needing to present during the seminar. I think I've given so many presentations this year, some of which presenting to academics, such that nothing can scare me now. Hahaaa..

Last friday was the department's happy hour. I met John on the way to school, he was pushing a trolley to New World to get drinks (alcholic and non-alcoholic). Socialising amongst academics seem to be something far-fetched. But as I sat there, I realised there was life after work, though they were still discussing science but in a more relaxed manner. So, there was wine, cheese, beer and chips! :) Awesome eh.

I just love this department!

It is Fairfield's 120th anniversary this 2008. Hard to imagine that the school has such a rich history beginning in 1888 by the faith of one lady. From a one-room school of 8 girls in the heart of telok ayer to the highly recognised methodist educational institution She is today. Truely, the theme song sums it all.

5th of April marked the launch of the 120th celebrations and the countdown of 120days to 4th August. I reckoned that they did break the Singapore record for forming the largest human school badge with 4,500 people. It's a pity that I wouldnt be part of that.

So people, gather the troops for these wonderful upcoming events! :)

Came back to the office today only to see this email. So i guess the whole department will be going for my irresistable talk. Okay, not quite. Hahaaa, anyway i've invited all in Room 124 to attend this seminar.

I wont let my sup down! Let's go with all that I've got left. :)
Blog more soon. Back to the ppt for now.