Got into Impact Conference 2010!!
yes I feel the need to repeat that.
in other news, my new favourite place is the public library.
Armed with my ipod and a earl grey latte (with a swirl of honey to top, my new favourite drink from Starbucks), I spent a blissful 2 hours at the library after school.
Managed to find some books on Chinese brush painting, which I decided to continue in effort to be "special". Only disadvantage is that the materials are hard to find, I don't exactly trust my dad to purchase the right brushes and paints back in China either.
Also grabbed How We Decide by Jonah Leher in attempts to increase the variety of my readings. I will make a conscious effort to read books instead of clicking to my manga sites late at night. Loooong reading list to check off @_@ Since the majority of people are gone to Kinark, will squeeze reading time into lunch as well. Will pick up Blink and other books by Malcom Gladwell later.
Process of rediscovering my old hobbies are off to a strong willed start.
25 October 2010
24 October 2010
Orientation #2
It was a much more hands on experience compared to first session.
First up was nacho arranging, which is quite difficult. The standard is 32 whole chips and 8 partial ones...the amount you actually get varies greatly, usually on the plus side.
Next was a tour of the concession stand, man there are a loooot of cupboards and drawers. Backup of cups, lids, straws, oil, flavour packets, everythinnng. Lots of locations to memorize as well. The bib room is pretty cool, there's a whole wall full of syrups! There's also a crazy huge ice machine along the opposite wall.
The main event of the day was teaching us how to work the popcorn machine and drink fountain.
The Popper is way more dangerous than it looks, also way easier to operate. I have been told that every girl that has ever worked there has a scar down their chest from a flying kernel XD Precisely measured corn + perfectly leveled off scope of popcorn salt + one push of a oil button + 3 minutes later = perfect popcorn. Buy some the next time you watch a movie at Empire ;D
Fountain drinks are also very precise. Scientific study has showed at cold drinks are best served with 1/3 ice. After the ice is in the cup, just place on the titled tray and the machine automatically fills it up. Once the drink has reached the rim, it touches a metal alloy of some sorts, completes the circuit and shuts off the machine.
Perfect drink to accompany your perfect popcorn :]
First up was nacho arranging, which is quite difficult. The standard is 32 whole chips and 8 partial ones...the amount you actually get varies greatly, usually on the plus side.
Next was a tour of the concession stand, man there are a loooot of cupboards and drawers. Backup of cups, lids, straws, oil, flavour packets, everythinnng. Lots of locations to memorize as well. The bib room is pretty cool, there's a whole wall full of syrups! There's also a crazy huge ice machine along the opposite wall.
The main event of the day was teaching us how to work the popcorn machine and drink fountain.
The Popper is way more dangerous than it looks, also way easier to operate. I have been told that every girl that has ever worked there has a scar down their chest from a flying kernel XD Precisely measured corn + perfectly leveled off scope of popcorn salt + one push of a oil button + 3 minutes later = perfect popcorn. Buy some the next time you watch a movie at Empire ;D
Fountain drinks are also very precise. Scientific study has showed at cold drinks are best served with 1/3 ice. After the ice is in the cup, just place on the titled tray and the machine automatically fills it up. Once the drink has reached the rim, it touches a metal alloy of some sorts, completes the circuit and shuts off the machine.
Perfect drink to accompany your perfect popcorn :]
23 October 2010
uniform
Went on a mandatory shopping trip today, felt my heart and money leaving me for this:
Talula wool blazer in black
It fits like a dream though (much like Janice's $300 bcbg dress, go buy it!). I can see myself wearing it for a number of occasions, mainly for co-op, impact conference if I get in, and "business casual" (vaguest thing ever) occasions.
The buttons are really nice too.
I'm just trying to make myself feel better "orz
These Tron posters helped a lot. Can't wait till december! (Burlesque will tie me over until then)
Talula wool blazer in black
It fits like a dream though (much like Janice's $300 bcbg dress, go buy it!). I can see myself wearing it for a number of occasions, mainly for co-op, impact conference if I get in, and "business casual" (vaguest thing ever) occasions.
The buttons are really nice too.
I'm just trying to make myself feel better "orz
These Tron posters helped a lot. Can't wait till december! (Burlesque will tie me over until then)
21 October 2010
4-60C
so tired...
reason is cause of this
it's backwards, whateverrr.
Orientation today, did mostly dry policy stuff. Learned alot about safe food storage haha, most of the stuff that my parents do are completely wrong XD Three more sessions, one on sunday that will cause me to miss UT lecture ;__; So very sad.
Also very sad that my dinner times will be messed up by night shifts. Popcorn will have to carry me over until like midnight.
Co-op interview earlier in the day at AREA Architects. Their walls are a pretty colour haha. It was more of a casual conversation rather than a strict interview, me likey. Too bad my CAD skills are way too basic, those floor plans look impressive haha. Gonna be doing mostly admin work, which I don't really mind.
Now that I have a job and co-op placement, I am all set for Shad backup.
No free movies for you.
reason is cause of this
it's backwards, whateverrr.
Orientation today, did mostly dry policy stuff. Learned alot about safe food storage haha, most of the stuff that my parents do are completely wrong XD Three more sessions, one on sunday that will cause me to miss UT lecture ;__; So very sad.
Also very sad that my dinner times will be messed up by night shifts. Popcorn will have to carry me over until like midnight.
Co-op interview earlier in the day at AREA Architects. Their walls are a pretty colour haha. It was more of a casual conversation rather than a strict interview, me likey. Too bad my CAD skills are way too basic, those floor plans look impressive haha. Gonna be doing mostly admin work, which I don't really mind.
Now that I have a job and co-op placement, I am all set for Shad backup.
No free movies for you.
19 October 2010
dessert xchng-peanut butter/oatmeal/choco cookies
recipe found at thekitchn.com
Gah, photo makes it look like a lab specimen instead of tasty food @_@
Very easy, though quite messy, to make. I've been avoiding any chocolate related recipe for half a year cause I don't want to wash the bowl XD
Despite all the clean up, this cookie is soooooooo yummy! The oatmeal and peabut butter gives it a chewy texture and the chocolate fudge topping just blends everything together! I would give it a few minutes extra than what he recipe calls for so the cookie turns out sturdier.
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Been very much tied down to applications lately. Another reason why I dislike the beginning of the school year is all the forms I have to fill out @_@ Impact National Conference is due this friday (inspirational speakers+fancy hotel!) and Shad Valley is only a month and half away. Shad is especially stressful because I have absolutely zero idea what to write for the essay.
But physics class just makes everything all better. Mr. Caruana is aweeeeeeeeesome.
Presenting Joyce in a G-Suit (he bought it off some russian guy XD)
Forgive the crappy cell phone quality.
Notice how tight the uninflated suit is on her, the suit is suppose to be for a grown, buff, man at least a few heads taller than her. Learning acceleration has never been this fun XD
17 October 2010
tiffany blue
7 Essential Skills You Didn't Learn in College
from Wired
Interesting read ^
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Went to the newly opened Michael's (beside costco) today, to use the overused comparison, it's like a kid walking into a candy store. Scrapbooking, needlework, jewelry making, general crafts, art supplies, floral, seasonal, evvvvveeeeerrrrryything! *u*
I spent a good 30 minutes staring at all the different papers in the scrapbook section. There's a bajilion different patterns, weights, and sizes. I need to find a hobby that'll let me buy as much paper as I want haha. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the special kind that I use to make flowers with. Saw it once in a dollar store, but never again. The shop in China that I originally bought from closed down as well @_@
The other sections were also well stocked, though not as impressive as scrapbook. Oh they have loooooads of ribbons, bought 6 wheels on impluse haha. Anyone willing to pay me to make your christmas presents look awesome? ;D
from Wired
Interesting read ^
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Went to the newly opened Michael's (beside costco) today, to use the overused comparison, it's like a kid walking into a candy store. Scrapbooking, needlework, jewelry making, general crafts, art supplies, floral, seasonal, evvvvveeeeerrrrryything! *u*
I spent a good 30 minutes staring at all the different papers in the scrapbook section. There's a bajilion different patterns, weights, and sizes. I need to find a hobby that'll let me buy as much paper as I want haha. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the special kind that I use to make flowers with. Saw it once in a dollar store, but never again. The shop in China that I originally bought from closed down as well @_@
The other sections were also well stocked, though not as impressive as scrapbook. Oh they have loooooads of ribbons, bought 6 wheels on impluse haha. Anyone willing to pay me to make your christmas presents look awesome? ;D
16 October 2010
任时间风干眼泪却磨不掉孤独
相忘于江湖-陈楚生
我看见落日的风景，
和你的影子
把寂寞唱成一首歌
我火一样沸腾的血，
如最红的花
盛开着什么都不怕
OH——说尽了只剩一杯酒
OH——若醉了不过一滴泪
OH——看你不由衷的样子
OH——任时间风干眼泪却磨不掉孤独
我不怕红尘可笑，
笑不尽无聊
谁能够穿过岁月不老
眼泪于谁去凭吊，
谁又能知道
若与你痴做一场梦也好
反正最后是忘掉，
谁忆今朝笑
何苦追问着情犹难了
不如把一杯高歌，
我放声地歌
谁能听到谁又能够与我附和
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