My Babies...

As you know, one of the things in my To Do list for this week i to finish off my Microbiology assignment. I have to write up a report on my success in isolating not one, but TWO species of the genus Lactobacillus. At the very top is L.acidophilus. You know how Yakult and Vitagen and all that probiotic nonsense says its got good bacteria in it? Well you're staring at the very things that slide down your throats at every gulp. :P


Below it, the rather noodley looking thing is L.bulgaricus, named so due to its uses in Bulgarian milk, no doubt. This was the bonus baby. We originally thought that it was a contamination colony, but upon multiple Gram stainings, it turned out to be this little darling. I was ever so pleased. :) Both these microbes were isolated from some yoghurt we got off the supermarket shelf and is the end results of 6 weeks of work. Now you know why I've become so attached? :))

These pictures are original pics, taken by my lab colleague and friend, Danny Liu. Thanks so much Danny. Our lab supervisor was quite fascinated at our method of photography. She said the last time they wanted to take some pics they had to hire some movie guys to do it, and paid them something like $300 an hour!? Ridiculous. I can see a revolution in microphotography happening.

Cotton...whoool?

Lately Ive been feeling like as if my head has been stuffed full of cotton wool. None of my thoughts ever seem to make any sense, none of my words ever seem to connect.... When I walk, when I do things, I feel like as if Im in a dream. Like the bit I remember from last night's dream. An excerpt of it: I was looking at some clothes and my eyes were all blurry, I couldn't see properly. No matter how many times I rub my eyes, everything was a few shades darker, the lines melted into each other. It was fully ANNOYING.

Even though Im officially on a one-week break, I have alot of work to do. Mountainfuls. And the latter part of the week is spent doing sociable things. That means, no time for work. I need to get my work done soon but NOTHING is happening.

Why are my brains like this!? Why cant I concentrate!?? ARGH!

Klunk!!

Had Cowra Training Day yesterday. It was really cool. I hadn't gone to any of the previous training days or house parties, and I really didnt know much about it. In fact, I onny found out what age group I was doing yesterday!! But yea, after yesterday I felt really pumped. Im SO ready to go there and just rocket my way through the 10 days. Its gonnabe SO cool. :D

Astronomical Decisions...

So asteroid 4197 Toutatis is approaching and will be having a celestial dance with Mother Earth for a couple of days. Near and bright enough for amateur astronomists to see through backyard telescopes. Apparently it will be closest and most visible at the Southern Hemisphere on the 29th of September. Also Amita's birthday. A tempting prospect to visit the Observatory as it is during my holidays. Wednesday night. So much work to do. So many obligations to fulfill.

What is the right decision to make. To see my uncle's play? Or to catch a glimpse of some far off city, a once in a lifetime opportunity (after much disgruntlement of missing Mars... T.T ) Hmm. Maybe the more microscopic things in my life such as my Lactobacillus report will take precedance over things bigger than me. We shall see.

ZzzZZZz.....?

Im so sleepy.... hehehe..... x)

He's the one, He's the one
He's the very useful engine that we adore
He's the one, He's the number one
Thomas the Tank Engine....

My Sabbath Night...

The call of the dawn birds that rise above the soft "Conte Partiro" playing on my computer makes me realise just how "early" it is. This odd sense of peace and solitude makes me feel happy... just like how I would feel sitting down on a hot sunny day with a chocolate sundae in my hand. Its been awhile, my old friend.

My lack of work this semester has caused me to neglect you. You who kept me company through all those long and tiring nights. You who gave me peace in knowing that time really does go slower at night....as long as you're awake to enjoy it.

My essay is finally done. Its not done wonders for my already raspy throat but here is a feeling that I had forgone for so long. Its some consolation for having to stay up. It really is.

I guess I'm someone who rather enjoys the quiet of the night. I enjoy the fresh breezes (no car exhaust at 4am!) and the rather odd feeling you get from staying up all night. Do you ever get that feeling? I rather like it. It took me awhile to get over the dark though and even now it sometimes creeps me out. But most times I like just being. Not doing much, not thinking much, just enjoying existance. Kinda like Sabbath. Like how God created the Sabbath for Man so that we can hav a day of rest to enjoy His creation. Thats kinda how I'm feeling now. Only less rest. :p Hahahaha.

Anyways. I should sleep.

" Sweet dreams til sun beams find you
Sweet dreams to leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me... "

More books!

I was strolling down Newtown the other day, my heart set on getting me some knitting needle and cotton yarn. As you know, Newtown is a very interesting place to stroll down because it has so many 2nd hand stores.....clothes and books and paraphernelia. I stopped by this book store, not really wanting to buy anything but just for the sake of seeing whats on the shelf. I should know by now that if ever at all I look at things just for the sake of looking for them, it actually means I have a small degree of interest and if anything should catch my eye, that degree of interest very much enlargens to encompass the entire circumference.

So anyways, I got more books. :P Two books actually. One of them, I just could not let go. It was another Gerald Durrel book...."A Zoo In My Luggage" which adds to my collection of 3 books. Yay. :) The 2nd book I wasnt so sure on buying but since I got the Gerald Durrel, I thought, neh. Just go for it. Its "The STory Of Dr DoLittle" by Hugh Lofting. Every child knows of his name....it is a name that has been adored for almost a century. Only this one doesnt involve Eddi Murphy. No! Its a genuine Penguin Classics book, printed in 1967 (i think...not really sure how to reference dates). So anyways, Im really happy although they were abit pricey.

I got my knitting material and am attempting to get a scarf off the ground. So far Ive done like....3 rows. Hahaha. And something is wrong with it but I cant be bothered to unravel it and start all over again. I'll just leave it and see how horrible it goes. Im giving myself until Winter next year to finish this monstrousity. And if its nice enough, I was planning on giving it to tet :p hehe.

Okay got to get some worky done. Ive decided to stay home today to work but it looks like Im getting distracted after all. SIgh. :p