End of Practicals
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Well, just to mark this significant day - I finally completed my practicals, the last one being the dissection of the rat, where I am to show the circulatory system to Pn. Jo. It was pretty cool (and it was troublesome finding the final rat - dad had to drive all the way out to Kim Hua's house to get one). Thanks to Kim Hua also for all the trouble she went through to help me obtain that rat and the help she has offered.
I also especially would like to thank Felicity and Bertram for helping me out with the last few practicals (practices included). With your guidance I was able to understand more of what I had to carry out. Thank you so much!
Of course, I cannot forget to thank Pn. Jo for allowing me to carry my practicals out rather last-minute. :D Also, I'd like to thank my classmates and friends, who have cheered me up especially these past few weeks. You all know who you are, and I love you all very much.
Well, not much to update on, except for the fact that I feel much better, fatter and healthier. I don't know what I've led myself into, but I must say, don't let stress get to you. If you do think of study 24/7, make sure one of those seven's is used for some time off, with your friends. They are the ones that remind you that life means more than just text and books.
Oh, and any of you planning on weight loss, don't go for food manipulation. Go EXERCISE. I mean it. Last weekend I made myself eat a whole plate of Cantonese style fried
kuay teow (a white, flat type of noodle), and my stomach was asking for more. In fact, it has lead me to a series of binging episodes lately (and it lasts for hours, days, non-stop eating). I've also learned not to consume too much chocolate, and the only few things I still refuse to eat would be avocados and the internal organs of an animal (including the chicken's
Bishop's Nose), and the simple reason being disgusting. Don't even bother reading up on things like the Atkin's Diet (Atkins has filed in for bankruptcy, obviously wanting to avoid getting sued). Knowing too much about carbohydrates, fats and calorie content of foods can lead you to paranoia, where you practically wish to calculate and count constantly (making you avoid 'bad' food altogether in the end).
Whatever the Hollywood stars are up to, don't bother following in their footsteps. Some of them (we all know who they are) are starving themselves voluntarily (and it is pretty obvious despite what they tell everyone about eating) and that's just cruel towards the people who starve because they have no food to eat in the first place. Who said being thin means you're better accepted? If you are happy, that's all that matters. If people around you are happy, that's even better. People who love you will love you for who you are, and when you are in a fix, they will know how to help you and see you through.
I really am thankful, to be blessed with such wonderful people around me. Though still on the path of recovery, I'm starting to see the better side of life, I feel better about myself, and things that come my way, I will face it with all I have. You all have taught me not to be afraid, to stand strong, and not to worry about the unnecessary. I am bound to forget, from time to time... and I may not express it all the time, but when I can, I will.
2:23 PM Azzie's got style
