Can’t help it if I space in a daze, My eyes tune out the other way, I may switch off and go in a daydream!
We are nearing the end of the semester at university and I am so overloaded with work. I have tests, which promise to be hard, coming up and a presentation to do as well. I have a deadline to submit my report on analysis for my final year project.
And yes, I am so sleepy!
All in all, no time for blogging these days!
Today, Urv gave me, Gul and Ash a key holder in the shape of a heart! She made one for herself too. Our names written in one heart! So cute! It is a small thing, I know, but it really touches the soul so! It has certainly touched mine! Those girls have come into my life and changed it all the way through. This post is my way of telling them that I will always love them so much and that I’ll be there for them. Their presence in my life, their support, their love, their everything is very important to me! I cannot imagine how it would have been if I never met them. It all seems meant to be…
We have our ups and downs! what to do, ay? life itself is a rollercoaster but I am happy that we are riding it together and I know in my heart that there is one long ride ahead! 
We are in fact four hearts beating differently but in perfect harmony! Break one heart and you might just find your face broken! 
Love you all always! muaaaaaaah!
There is something that has always caught my attention: people do not know how to accept a compliment. I find myself among those people sometimes. But then I sat and thought about it. It should not be that way. I mean, when someone has congratulated on something you have done or they find something about you that they like, it can only mean that somewhere you have earned that person’s respect and admiration. But it can happen, as it most of the time happens with me, you are so flustered you do not know what to say!
However, after thinking long about it again, there are in fact many small things that one can do in such situations. One can simply say “thank you”! It is the classic thing to do anyway and it does not take a lot to say that now, does it? This helps more when the compliment has caught you off guard. To smile can also do the trick. And besides, you have probably earned it, so enjoy your moment in the spotlight. 
In addition to that, it saves you from having to say anything! Now, one can also compliment the other person in return! Say something nice about the person who gave you a compliment. One very important thing, in my opinion, is that one has to give credit where credit is due. Sometimes a certain work is done by a group and only some individuals get congratulated for it. In such situations, these individuals must share the compliment with the whole group. This is especially effective if the person giving the compliment was responsible for your success.
Let’s take this on some other aspects. Sometimes, when a person has complimented someone, the latter tends to argue. If argue is the right word here! They just do not agree with the compliment! I do that myself. I realise it is something worthless! Just because I know my accomplishment was not really all that hard or the compliment did not really fit does not mean I have to protest or object to the compliment. I guess then that the best thing to do is to smile, say thanks, and let it go! (Easier said than done? I do not think so! It just takes a little self-control! )
And well, I have observed that it can so happen that when someone has been complimented, they try to fish for more! I think here it is more of a psychological problem or just human nature! Hence beyond my comprehension!
Bottom line I’ll just say that a compliment is something good! So take which ever way you find more gracious! 
Gosh, time does go by so fast! I have not blogged for nearly three weeks but it seems longer than that. A lot has been going on and I have been busy. Ramadhan had started and of course, this has taken me out of my usual routine. There have been other stuffs to concentrate on! In addition to all that, studies are getting tougher everyday. My final year project is still on the background study level and my partner and I are supposed to be starting the analysis part soon. I am completely behind in my “multimedia systems” module. In fact, most of the time, I do not understand anything that the lecturer is talking about! and people, that is bad!!! If I do not get serious quick, there is going to be hell to pay! 
As from tomorrow, I am really going to concentrate. I’ll keep you updated on my progress! For the other modules, it seems I am doing fine! Specially for my IS Advanced class. There are some 127 students in that class and I find it fun! and well interesting too!
And ah yes, my resolutions. Some have worked out fine. I have been late for class only once and that was not my fault! It was for Urvy’s birthday! I had some things to do. I was late only ten minutes anyway. I have been eating more healthily and as for sports, I’ll start seriously after Ramadhan! We had a blast for Urv’s birthday! So happy moments have been spent with friends!
And where friends are concerned, made two and nearly lost one! The story will kind of get personal here and so I can’t really talk about it without their permission! In life we meet some people, some will stay forever, some will stay only for a moment and there are some who make you wish you have never met them! haha!
I got to go now…Keep dropping by! I will try to be more regular!!! Take Care!
Did you know that your heart beats 100,000 times a day?
I personally thought it was much more than that. Really, I do not know why but I have this strange notion that 100,000 times ain’t enough! It seems to me that my heart beats a lot more!
And girls, mind it now when your boyfriends tell you that they think about you with each of their heartbeat. Do not get over your head. They are thinking about you ONLY 100,000 times a day!
Yet another week is over. I wanted to give some feedback on those resolutions I took some three weeks ago. I have not arrived late at any of my lectures. I paid more attention and gave some good answers to questions asked. I specially like my Network Design and Services lecture. I ate more healthily too. I brought my own food everyday and only on Saturday that I went to MIE for its fried noodles. Ash and I played badminton for one hour and my arm was painful for three days! I have not yet started on strengthening my programming skill but I am going to start soon. I am quite taken with my background study for my final year project right now. Every day I am thankful for my friends and we are enjoying all our time together. I have not hated anyone at all. At least no one new! And I still have not learned to be patient. Anyone has some tips?
“Give blood, Save a life.” or so the slogan goes right?
I have never given blood in my life before. Yesterday, however, I decided to change that. The blood caravan was on campus and I thought it was an opportunity to do a good action. So, all three of us, Ash, Gul and I, went to fill the form etc. No need to say I was terrified! and it showed!!! However, little courageous me decided not to go back! I really made up my mind! Our turn came and we gave our blood. I really will not go into details about how they took my blood. I feel like crying when I think about it now. It was not all that bad but see, I fainted some two hours after these vampires have taken 450ml of blood from me!!! :( Apparently, I was not eligible to be a blood donor, I found out later!
Yes people, you have got to be “eligible” before giving your blood!
” To give blood for transfusion to another person, you must be healthy, be at least 17 years old or 16 years old if allowed by state law, weigh at least 110 pounds (that is about 50kg, and the criteria I do not meet by the way) , and not have donated blood in the last 8 weeks (56 days) or a donation of double red cells in the last 16 weeks (111 days). “Healthy” means that you feel well and can perform normal activities. If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, “healthy” also means that you are being treated and the condition is under control.
Other aspects of each potential donor’s health history are discussed as part of the donation process before any blood is collected. Each donor receives a brief examination during which temperature, pulse, blood pressure and blood count (hemoglobin or hematocrit) are measured. (They neither took my temperature nor did they do a blood count! ) “
To have more information, visit the American Red Cross website: http://www.redcross.org/services/biomed/0,1082,0_557_,00.html
Day 1 Semester 1 Year 3 started beautifully for me. I woke up early and I was on time in class. There was not much traffic in the morning and I am extremely grateful for that. It felt good to be in class again, with everyone and then some. The final race has begun!
There was no strike on campus, as I mentioned the last time. Things are starting to look up after quite a pertinent debate between the University’s administration and the students, and later on, with the Ministry of Education. The main issues have been solved! It seems that everyone is satisfied. But I guess, students are going to have to adjust with the fact that there will be more than 40 students in a class. Personally I was in a class of nearly 60 students this morning. I was at first apprehensive but it did not turn out all that bad. However, I had a friend who is doing a degree in International Relations and History who could not follow her class well in a room of 120 students. I do not know how things are going to evolve for these lectures but it is currently being said that RGBs and Laptops are going to be provided. Where they will get the money for that, I yet again, do not know. Let me remind you that the University is in some financial crisis. So…
Anyhow, the sun was shining brightly at Reduit today and I had a terrific day.
It feels good to get back to the old routine again!
Finally, after one additional week of forced holidays ;), many UoM students are getting ready to tackle yet another semester. Things promise to be tough and will need some getting used to. Simply because things are changing. For the better or for the worse, that remains to be seen. Personally, I’d prefer to stay optimistic. Apparently there is a strike planned tomorrow. *Sigh*
I have class at 8:30 AM. It is going to be a pain to wake up early. But, I have just written down some resolutions for this new and I hope, last academic year.
Well, that is about it. I hope I stick to each of them! The most difficult one will be to be on time! Closely followed by the patience thing! I am going to try my best and God will do the rest!
I have everything ready for tomorrow. I am pretty excited to get back.
I hope I can get enough time to blog. Right now, I am listening to the radio: cool fm channel. They always air the nice slows on Sunday night. *Sigh*
I better turn in early tonight. Goodnight Peeps!!!
~~To all my friends who are resuming uni tomorrow,
Have a great start guys and girls,
Bon Courage,
And Good Luck!~~
I have been having some hectic days lately and felt sometimes too lazy or too tired to blog! Well I am back tonight after spending the most beautiful day of all my holidays today. Simply awesome! Me and my girls, we rock! Love them to pieces! muaaaah ladies…Sun, Sea, Sand!
Just a few days remain before uni resumes. The hard days still lie ahead. But I am sure we will do all right!
I am off to bed now. Tired but extremely happy!
