Happy Halloween!
Lets do witchy things:
Light some candles, cast a circle, read the cards, speak with spirits from the other side and then end with alcohol.
Wish i could wear my red devil horns around.. !
next prac on monday. its only friday, so i'm not worrying yet...
Friday, October 31, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
South Indian Diwali
cleaned room for Diwali :P
considered making rangoli type thing outside in the corridor, but its too dark and i dont have friendly neighbours, which is exactly what is required for a nice communal rangoli experience.
burning stuff is now against hostel rules, as we might end up burning the place down. so no candles and diyas :( they were the best part of diwali for me. this witch looks for any excuse to light candles, hehe. oh well, there's always incense.
firework show at the greens tonight. yay.
finally an excuse to wear my old henna-green lehnga skirt.
considered making rangoli type thing outside in the corridor, but its too dark and i dont have friendly neighbours, which is exactly what is required for a nice communal rangoli experience.
burning stuff is now against hostel rules, as we might end up burning the place down. so no candles and diyas :( they were the best part of diwali for me. this witch looks for any excuse to light candles, hehe. oh well, there's always incense.
firework show at the greens tonight. yay.
finally an excuse to wear my old henna-green lehnga skirt.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Penance
About last night:
'After all the fears, the warnings
After all
A woman's mistakes are different from a girl's
They are written by fire on stone
They are a trait and not an error....'
-White Oleander by Janet Fitch
We went to dt, then to edge. Danced the night away in a tipsy haze. I discovered that Breezer has a delectable Passionfruit flavour. gulp, gulp, gulp.
But i was basically up all night. Now i have a weird heavy headed headache, and complex sentences make no sense to me. I think I need to get some breakfast.
I'm not sleepy. I need sunshine. Gonna go outside for a bit.
'After all the fears, the warnings
After all
A woman's mistakes are different from a girl's
They are written by fire on stone
They are a trait and not an error....'
-White Oleander by Janet Fitch
We went to dt, then to edge. Danced the night away in a tipsy haze. I discovered that Breezer has a delectable Passionfruit flavour. gulp, gulp, gulp.
But i was basically up all night. Now i have a weird heavy headed headache, and complex sentences make no sense to me. I think I need to get some breakfast.
I'm not sleepy. I need sunshine. Gonna go outside for a bit.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Free
Smells like... Freedom
Freedom DOES have a smell, and i don't think its exactly like the top of a new born baby's head. (Yes, i AM Miracle Drug after all, even though quite a tan-tan version hehe) More like smokey-mint. Or minty-smoke. Either way.
Went out tonight with dear, dear friends and let out all my boy-angst over dinner. Felt good. Why do we always forget that friends are more important than some guy you might like.
So apart from the delicious food, there was also a nice mint hookah going for us. Yay! I was rising above it all, just like the smoke coming out of everyone's nostrils. Oh, btw, Risingson by Massive Attack is an AWESOME song to get high to.
Ok time to go study, so I dont end up failing next exam. Or feeling guilty about Saturday night plans.
Freedom DOES have a smell, and i don't think its exactly like the top of a new born baby's head. (Yes, i AM Miracle Drug after all, even though quite a tan-tan version hehe) More like smokey-mint. Or minty-smoke. Either way.
Went out tonight with dear, dear friends and let out all my boy-angst over dinner. Felt good. Why do we always forget that friends are more important than some guy you might like.
So apart from the delicious food, there was also a nice mint hookah going for us. Yay! I was rising above it all, just like the smoke coming out of everyone's nostrils. Oh, btw, Risingson by Massive Attack is an AWESOME song to get high to.
Ok time to go study, so I dont end up failing next exam. Or feeling guilty about Saturday night plans.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Post Forensic :)
Habitual sodomy. Poisonous foods. Illusions, hallucinations and obsessions. CANNABIS! Snake bites. Rape. Autopsies.
Almost my last ever exam of Forensic Medicine. Man, I'm going to miss this subject.. I'm in love with the department, and the department reciprocates and that keeps me happy. I think its one of the more interesting subjects we studied this year, and one that gave me very little anguish and stress.
I was never yelled at for being late, for submitting record work late, for wearing jeans to the lab, for giving proxy attendance during lectures, or for missing to many classes and running low on attendance.
All this because I did a little volunteer work for the dept, helped out with a couple of events, and did one or two class presentations on random topics. I got to know most of the professors on a personal level, some more than others. The PGs who saw me converse casually and laugh around with the professors never dared to pick on me. Some of them tried to be friends with me, which was fine, and some others complimented me on class presentations.
But not a single late mark, even though almost NEVER submitted work on time! You just gotta know which person to approach, what to say to them and how to say it. Piece of cake.
Exam was good. Even though I dint feel i would manage to pass even just before the exams. But one look at the questions and i knew i'd gotten really lucky. Will pass for sure, maybe distinction if my luck continues.
I'm counting my chickens.
Now preparing for Pharmacology on Saturday. After which, its PAH-TAY TIME! One night of sinful pleasure, after which back to studying for the practicals. Ah, but thats one essential night, seems like I've been looking forward to it for WEEKS.
But I'm content today, sitting and counting my chickens.
Almost my last ever exam of Forensic Medicine. Man, I'm going to miss this subject.. I'm in love with the department, and the department reciprocates and that keeps me happy. I think its one of the more interesting subjects we studied this year, and one that gave me very little anguish and stress.
I was never yelled at for being late, for submitting record work late, for wearing jeans to the lab, for giving proxy attendance during lectures, or for missing to many classes and running low on attendance.
All this because I did a little volunteer work for the dept, helped out with a couple of events, and did one or two class presentations on random topics. I got to know most of the professors on a personal level, some more than others. The PGs who saw me converse casually and laugh around with the professors never dared to pick on me. Some of them tried to be friends with me, which was fine, and some others complimented me on class presentations.
But not a single late mark, even though almost NEVER submitted work on time! You just gotta know which person to approach, what to say to them and how to say it. Piece of cake.
Exam was good. Even though I dint feel i would manage to pass even just before the exams. But one look at the questions and i knew i'd gotten really lucky. Will pass for sure, maybe distinction if my luck continues.
I'm counting my chickens.
Now preparing for Pharmacology on Saturday. After which, its PAH-TAY TIME! One night of sinful pleasure, after which back to studying for the practicals. Ah, but thats one essential night, seems like I've been looking forward to it for WEEKS.
But I'm content today, sitting and counting my chickens.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Blackmail
She wrote out the email, re read it and then hesitated before clicking 'send'.
Aware that she was fighting someone else's battle, fighting a losing battle. a battle that had been lost by scores of women who came before her. they did her best, and she knew she couldnt live with herself if she didn't give it her best shot.
what did she want out of this? not money. money has never helped a broken, violated soul to mend. perhaps an apology would help. an official apology with an official signature. handwritten. a document of repentance and self loathing. perhaps a little money along with that wouldn't hurt.
but this is dangerous. if she was ever found out, she could get into a lot of trouble.
but it was totally worth it. in a way, she needed this. it was cathartic for her. she was getting her own vengence through this.
it was blackmail. but completely justified blackmail.
her hesitation gone, she hit 'send' and sat back, waiting for a reply.
PS:
daddy came to see me today! he drove all the way here from bangalore, and we spent 3 hours together. had lunch and hung out. then he drove back.
(sigh) i feel so loved. no one in the world would drive 18 hours just to see me for 3 hours. im a special girl.
Aware that she was fighting someone else's battle, fighting a losing battle. a battle that had been lost by scores of women who came before her. they did her best, and she knew she couldnt live with herself if she didn't give it her best shot.
what did she want out of this? not money. money has never helped a broken, violated soul to mend. perhaps an apology would help. an official apology with an official signature. handwritten. a document of repentance and self loathing. perhaps a little money along with that wouldn't hurt.
but this is dangerous. if she was ever found out, she could get into a lot of trouble.
but it was totally worth it. in a way, she needed this. it was cathartic for her. she was getting her own vengence through this.
it was blackmail. but completely justified blackmail.
her hesitation gone, she hit 'send' and sat back, waiting for a reply.
PS:
daddy came to see me today! he drove all the way here from bangalore, and we spent 3 hours together. had lunch and hung out. then he drove back.
(sigh) i feel so loved. no one in the world would drive 18 hours just to see me for 3 hours. im a special girl.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Micro sessional
its such a psychological thing.
i slept a good 7 hours last night, and i even took a power nap for an hour before my exam. (not really a power nap, i was just looking for an excuse to stop studying. man, the text is SO boring. especially if you've studied it before. my brain just DID NOT want to read it all again!)
anyway. i got more than enough sleep, and all i did today was sit in an exam hall for 3 hours, writing. and yet, im so fucking tired. i can feel a headache coming on, my eyes are burning, and my back hurts. i just wanna sleep some more.
i really hope im not coming down with something.
anyway, so the paper was decently easy. i knew most of it, but some insane degree of laziness overcame me in the hall, and i JUST didn't feel like putting my answers on paper. i found myself looking for shortcuts.
i made up flowcharts. reduced sentences to phrases. drew random diagrams.
i had to force myself to finish answering the paper. literally force. i found myself thinking about random profound things.. and i'd have to lead my brain back gently, tell my face to stop smiling and tell my hand to start writing. so weird! its never happened to me before.
maybe coz ive never been this bored with my subjects. one and a half years of the same stuff! over and over... my neurons are atrophying, and i cant blame them.
ive never had much patience. and i've never been able to tolerate delayed gratification.
well im off to get some instant gratification for myself now hehe..
i slept a good 7 hours last night, and i even took a power nap for an hour before my exam. (not really a power nap, i was just looking for an excuse to stop studying. man, the text is SO boring. especially if you've studied it before. my brain just DID NOT want to read it all again!)
anyway. i got more than enough sleep, and all i did today was sit in an exam hall for 3 hours, writing. and yet, im so fucking tired. i can feel a headache coming on, my eyes are burning, and my back hurts. i just wanna sleep some more.
i really hope im not coming down with something.
anyway, so the paper was decently easy. i knew most of it, but some insane degree of laziness overcame me in the hall, and i JUST didn't feel like putting my answers on paper. i found myself looking for shortcuts.
i made up flowcharts. reduced sentences to phrases. drew random diagrams.
i had to force myself to finish answering the paper. literally force. i found myself thinking about random profound things.. and i'd have to lead my brain back gently, tell my face to stop smiling and tell my hand to start writing. so weird! its never happened to me before.
maybe coz ive never been this bored with my subjects. one and a half years of the same stuff! over and over... my neurons are atrophying, and i cant blame them.
ive never had much patience. and i've never been able to tolerate delayed gratification.
well im off to get some instant gratification for myself now hehe..
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
mascot stuff
There's a big bulletin board in the library for the Edboard to use. the Ed'board', if you will. and every year we use it to advertise signum vitalis. We put up posters, ask for articles, report current events. and we have a mascot that helps us do this. and this year, its me who gets to finalise the content and mascot up there :) me and my team, ofcourse.
its usually not much of a problem for the editor to get exactly what he/she wants up on the board. and thats not because of authority. its more like no one else bothered to think of something.
but mascots we've had so far are kinda... boring. no pizazz, hardly any personality.
there was 'oscult' (a stethescope) and 'edword' (nerdy boy) last to last year. and 'kaage the crow' last year. both were bland and lifeless attempts at grabbing attention
i want whoever or whatever is my mascot to be FUNNY. so that people will bother to read the board once in a while. it shall have personality and style. it will also be simple to draw so that we can change the board frequently (if anyone can draw it, then we wont have to depend on ONE person's free time). but most importantly, it will have a sense of humour.
Idea 1:
an injection. just a line drawing, with a face (see, anyone can draw this).
his name: the prick/willy prick/Mr. P. Rick
lots of punning shall be involved on his part. he'll crack a few off colour jokes, but atleast people will be interested in whats on the board. even if they're getting their information from the prick!
Idea 2:
the oldest trick in the book. a smoking hot chick. she's a stylised version, but 'one of us'(one of the edboard??). a medical student studying in kmc. she is smart, funny, witty and she does not pander to public opinion. she'll be sitting there, at the board, full of attitude, and she'll say things that will make people think.
it'll be harder to draw her repeatedly, ofcourse. but that can be made easier by having one or two figures of her that we can alternate between. or even a paper doll concept might work. the text bubble will be changed frequently. perhaps twice a week.
she'll quote a lot of intelligent people. she'll also make jokes on textbook material (ah.. isnt that pushing it a little bit?) she'll ask questions about current events specific to manipal. we can dress her up for events..
basically she's hot so everyone will look at her (and hopefully talk about her). as long as people talk. but this is going to be difficult to pull off..
anyway
i shall, in due time, bring up the issue with the rest of the board (wow its amazing, isnt it) and then we'll see. i dont much care who or what the mascot is, as long as its funny. did i already say that? :)
check this out
screw oscult and kaage! hehe.. i've actually received sms's telling me to kill the damn crow.. (how about him commiting suicide by hanging himself from his tree?)
ah... we'll see
but i have an exam to give! i CANNOT be thinking about this right now!
viruses, worms and protozoons.
gotta go
its usually not much of a problem for the editor to get exactly what he/she wants up on the board. and thats not because of authority. its more like no one else bothered to think of something.
but mascots we've had so far are kinda... boring. no pizazz, hardly any personality.
there was 'oscult' (a stethescope) and 'edword' (nerdy boy) last to last year. and 'kaage the crow' last year. both were bland and lifeless attempts at grabbing attention
i want whoever or whatever is my mascot to be FUNNY. so that people will bother to read the board once in a while. it shall have personality and style. it will also be simple to draw so that we can change the board frequently (if anyone can draw it, then we wont have to depend on ONE person's free time). but most importantly, it will have a sense of humour.
Idea 1:
an injection. just a line drawing, with a face (see, anyone can draw this).
his name: the prick/willy prick/Mr. P. Rick
lots of punning shall be involved on his part. he'll crack a few off colour jokes, but atleast people will be interested in whats on the board. even if they're getting their information from the prick!
Idea 2:
the oldest trick in the book. a smoking hot chick. she's a stylised version, but 'one of us'(one of the edboard??). a medical student studying in kmc. she is smart, funny, witty and she does not pander to public opinion. she'll be sitting there, at the board, full of attitude, and she'll say things that will make people think.
it'll be harder to draw her repeatedly, ofcourse. but that can be made easier by having one or two figures of her that we can alternate between. or even a paper doll concept might work. the text bubble will be changed frequently. perhaps twice a week.
she'll quote a lot of intelligent people. she'll also make jokes on textbook material (ah.. isnt that pushing it a little bit?) she'll ask questions about current events specific to manipal. we can dress her up for events..
basically she's hot so everyone will look at her (and hopefully talk about her). as long as people talk. but this is going to be difficult to pull off..
anyway
i shall, in due time, bring up the issue with the rest of the board (wow its amazing, isnt it) and then we'll see. i dont much care who or what the mascot is, as long as its funny. did i already say that? :)
check this out
screw oscult and kaage! hehe.. i've actually received sms's telling me to kill the damn crow.. (how about him commiting suicide by hanging himself from his tree?)
ah... we'll see
but i have an exam to give! i CANNOT be thinking about this right now!
viruses, worms and protozoons.
gotta go
Monday, October 13, 2008
Can't stop thinking about it. Not that I'm gloating or being narcissistic. I'm just so excited!
but the timing couldn't suck more. i have a microbiology sessional exam in 2 days, and all i can think of is everything i can do with the next mag!
everyday, i run into to two-ti (who's general secretary now) and he can't stop talking to me about it either.. every night before he sleeps he sends me a text saying he's SO HAPPY. haha.. its nice to see him so excited about something for a change. usually he won't stop complaining about how much life sucks here in manipal..
i have all these ideas.. that i've never felt up to sharing before..
i cant wait to choose my team and start working on it.
but first there's a whole 2 months of exams to get through. it's going to be tough.
but the timing couldn't suck more. i have a microbiology sessional exam in 2 days, and all i can think of is everything i can do with the next mag!
everyday, i run into to two-ti (who's general secretary now) and he can't stop talking to me about it either.. every night before he sleeps he sends me a text saying he's SO HAPPY. haha.. its nice to see him so excited about something for a change. usually he won't stop complaining about how much life sucks here in manipal..
i have all these ideas.. that i've never felt up to sharing before..
i cant wait to choose my team and start working on it.
but first there's a whole 2 months of exams to get through. it's going to be tough.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Signum Vitalis 09
never thought it would happen :)
.......but it DID!
Editor-in-Chief
yes, thats me. celebrate, everyone!
.......but it DID!
Editor-in-Chief
yes, thats me. celebrate, everyone!
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