The Long Awaited Post Which Ultimately Is....You Know, Just Another Post

Aloha!

WOW. Where to begin. Naturally, with the Oscars.


Seriously? (Nevermind the ceremony itself, that was utterly shite.) Of this year's ten best film nominees, I have seen (so far): 127 Hours, Black Swan, The Fighter, Inception, The Social Network and the eventual best film winner. I can say with complete confidence every one of those films (and most likely the others which I am yet to watch) are much, MUCH better than the bore that was The King's Speech. SERIOUSLY?! Jees. 

Which brings me to say that there is no point in me making a list of my favourite films of the past year when I can tell you the numbe one spot is the same as the top spot of other (sane) people: The Social Network.

Moving on. I received my exam results! And they were pretty good. Which is a good thing. I felt that the main thing going against me in the exams was the simple fact I haven't been tested academically in any way for a year, so hopefully this was a stepping stone to continuous improvement. Because this is a blog. Where people talk about their opinions and their goals in life and how they feel and...yeah, there's my sentimentality, ahem!


Having said that, two mid-terms took place this week. In fact, both on Monday. In fact, both back-to-back, 12:00-14:00. And they were brutal. But thankfully I've been getting some pretty darn good coursework marks which are providing some high nonetheless. Woo? Yes!

Next. The Liverpool lecturer is a YouTube person. He shows clips from the web which have nothing to do with the work but tries to relate it to the theory which is trying to teach. Yeah. No. Then again I despise physical chemistry, which brings me onto my next point...


I have chosen my modules for next year! Hopefully it all goes to plan. A brilliant thing about being the only person on my course is that I can, as the degree programme director says, "make my own regulations". So any optional modules which I reeeeally want to do? They can become compulsory and the university will have to timetable it for me regardless. WIN. I am looking forward to how painful the new "joinh honours" career development module will be next year. As well as metabolism. And practical biochemistry. But especially NO physical chemistry. So much fun.


Which brings me onto my next topic: open day! Yes, I volunteered/hired myself to help out with the open day which took place on Wedensday. Which was fun. Because the tour did not involve walking against strong winds and heavy rain near the end. I'm sure all those prospective students are withdrawing their offers now as we speak/I type.


I've blabbed on quite a bit but of course so much has taken place in the past month. The beginning of yet another work frenzy (though I finally conquered the chemistry lab reports very late at night yesterday, YAY!), the progression of life and the new, deeper interest into podcasts. I have no idea why I listen to them - some of them are great though. Doug Loves Movies, The Nerdist, This American Life and of course, The Guardian's Football Weekly. Ahem. I even have/had one or two from Piers Morgan's CNN (shite) show because yes, Charlie Sheen was a guest not so long ago. Ah dear. That man needs help. Along with Hummus. Those are the two people I really want to help. (And no, no "how dare you" comments, THANK YOU!)

Despite the temporary hiatus of all major shows, one (finally) started its third season: Parks & Recreation! And I am glad I have converted you Hummus.

Roger Dodger is brilliant, with a truly superb cast led by Campbell Scott.

It's Kind of a Funny Story is much better than the reviews I have read but there's one thing I instantly noticed before reading those reviews which mentioned the same thing: Zach Galifianakis is utterly amazing in this! Yes, THAT comedian, in terms of his acting in this film. Wow. Take a peek yourselves some time soon.

Interesting tech news? Think I'll pass over iShite 2. But Nokia and Microsoft! Wow, very much looking forward to my upgrade. (I hate you HP. I'm with you now Saf, even though it's still the best OS.)
 
Listen to? Lullatone - "Elevator Music", the entire album. So much fun listening to the whole thing. And it's free, so you really have no excuse people. The link is there in the name. DO IT!

Wet dreams.


Emad.