Why yes, but why?

Optics was my first choice when I was still an applicant in IPL. It was a popular choice. I enjoyed our Optics under Sir Garry back in high school, it seemed cool and interesting plus I had no idea what Complex Systems were, and of course my close friends in IPL were under the Optics faction. I was completely shocked to find out that I was accepted to the Complex Systems group, but like everything else I got settled in and I realized the ubiquitous applications of this field. 

Frankly, I think I'm a bad research student. I feel like I don't perform very well, and that I can do so much more but I am at a loss why I am such. My adviser is patient and encouraging, that I feel guilty even more. Ha. What's more is that he invited me to the Saturday Optics group. Not that I have a choice, but really, seriously?

I've shied away from Optics after 165, and I didn't really pay attention much after that. I didn't think I'll be needing it, but now it seems that I do.

Siomai Luck

Kuya Benj told me I was too hyper last Friday. I'm not sure if that observation was true, but my Friday was  pretty good. I think the siomai incident is to blame.

I had only one class last Friday, because Sir Val had his passport matters to attend to and my P.I. 100 was suspended because of the IC fire. As expected, my English 11 was a little intense (si Ma'am kasi) but still interesting nonetheless. I like strong-willed teachers as much as easy going ones. After class, I was in the mood for a snack so I went to the stands on the high ground at the back of FC and went straight to the first stand. In the mornings, Jane and I go here for monay with palaman and in the afternoon most likely with BA for siomai or whatnots. I got four pieces of siomai, which turned out to be the last ones the store had. Tadah! It's mean and selfish but I was so elated by the succeeding events: people wanted siomai, while I was eating siomai near the stand, and there was none left. Gosh. Perfect timing Tricia.

So then I headed to the new building to wait for Kuya Benj, Mangs, and Master Alis. We were meeting Sison at SM North to see A-Team. It turned out that we were watching Karate Kid instead. I was initially disappointed because I really wanted to see A-Team, but Karate Kid definitely delivered. It was fun and Jayden Smith is an effective comic. Plus my A-Team hopes were not left in limbo, Tia treated us last night to a screening using her Citibank promo passes. Thanks Tia!

--
Photo from Wiki

Machead?

I use a Mac and I think it's absolutely terrific, yes. But I'm not really a die hard Apple fan. It is a fact that Apple products consistently interest and sometimes amaze me, but I am not very much into the Mac above everything else hum. In any case, I am excited for the WWDC keynote each year. Steve Jobs is such a great communicator (sales person?) and of course this event features the newest and latest in the Macintosh world or even the computing world.

You can follow the live coverage of the WWDC Keynote at gdgt.

--

Photo from gdgt as well.

Last First Sem

My Form 5A now bears the ever red and ever powerful word, Graduating. My enrollment took about four hours yesterday, which was a bit of a downer since I wanted to be finished in two hours. However, my Adviser was not yet in UP and was not available until yesterday afternoon. Good thing Dr. Bantang came around 10 am and I got him to sign my enrollment materials. Yahoo for that!

First Sem 2010-2011

For all I know, this could be my last first sem here in UP, or at least last first sem as an undergraduate. Being in a Graduating status feels nice, makes the enrollment process quite easier too.

--

In Roland Garros news, Robin Soderling has defeated yet again another World No. 1 and defending champion, this time being Roger Federer. Too bad I missed the match, I'll download it later. Now, I want a Soderling Rafa final. Hmmf.