Busy?

I've been very busy lately. Or maybe I'm not actually busy, but just lazy to clear off the piled stuffs that I'm supposed to do...

Had Bioinstrumentation test on Monday and Microbiology test on Thursday. Will be having Principles of Biotechnology test on next Monday and Immunology test on Friday. Not to mention assignments and journals and reports. Crap, these 2 weeks are sure creating a havoc in my 'peaceful' routine. I thought I did badly in my Bioinstrumentation test, but it turned out to be better than expected when the lecturer returned my paper yesterday. Sadly, I was dumb enough to think that E. coli is an eukaryote, making me don't dare to think about my Microbiology test paper.

Had Microbiology lab on Tuesday, and it was the last lab that will be conducted by Mr. Lim. Lala will be taking over the course starting next week. Everyone was shocked when we heard of 'The Return of Lala'. Got a chance to take some photos the next day when we were viewing the results of the bacteria we cultured. Bacteria E. coli, E. aerogenes, S. aureus and S. faecalis were used.

S. aureus colony on mannitol salt agar. Agar was decolourized. And sorry, that was my fingerprint...

All 4 bacteria growing on horse blood agar.

All 4 bacteria growing on EMB agar. Note the beautiful metallic colour formed (E. aerogenes at the left and E. coli on top).

Okay, that should be it for today. Need to study for the test, which I doubt I will later.

Oh by the way, I've been thinking of removing the chatbox on the left lately. I hate those stupid so-called blogwalkers with their backlinks on the chat. Please give your suggestion. Thanks!


Ciaoz,
Blue-Wingz

Happy Chinese New Year

The rabbit I found somewhere when googling.

Happy Chinese New Year and a Happy Rabbit Year!! Yes, according to the Chinese zodiac, year 2011 is the Year of Rabbit. I know today is the 5th day of the Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar, but since I wasn't around on the 1st day, so I figured to wish everyone now. Too bad that my class starts yesterday. It feels like I had the shortest CNY break this year, though I had great fun.

Anyway, wish you a prosperous CNY and Gong Xi Fa Cai!!


Oh, this snapshot is from the series Star Driver 2 weeks ago. It seems like the You sisters are a big fan of Aqua Timez eh...


Happy CNY!!
Blue-Wingz

上了面子书才知道...

新学期已过了两周了。不知不觉，我也来到了第五个学期。当然，第二学年的功课与学习会比以往的多，所以我真的要加油了。也希望我自己能在进入第三学年时把我的总评分拉高。

我在两周前看到了这份报道，觉得很有趣，所以拍了下来与大家分享：

摘自《诗华日报》1月6日刊

蛮有意思的吧！那么，大家的20个理由是什么呢？



Blue-Wingz

Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year folks!! This will be my first post in the year!!

Sadly, the not-so-long sem break was over, and I have to catch a flight to another jungle tomorrow morning. As I bid my farewell to 2010, I'm now entering the last semester of my second year. Look how time passes, especially between 11.59pm of 2010 and 12.01am of 2011. Just in a blink of your eye, the magic that keeps you young deteriorates little by little.

Went out with great guys this morning. We had our chats in Starbucks, then continued our arguments/complaints/comments in Pizza Hut, later went walking around the mall, and lastly sat down and watched Guilliver's Travels in the cinema. Well, basically I had a nice little reunion with my friends before resuming my studies this semester. Guilliver's was hilarious and stupid, but there was a line that was very very meaningful.

Saw 2 red lights flying across the night sky around 8.50pm just now. I was dumping the garbage outside my house when I saw them. Thought they were 孔明灯, so I shrugged it off my mind. Flashing back now, they maybe 2 UFOs LOL.

How often can you see this time?

Well then, I'm off now. Wish everyone can achieve their New Year's resolution in no time, and once again, Happy New Year!!


Ciaoz,
Blue-Wingz

Brunei, again!!

Went to Brunei again yesterday with my whole family, and this time, there was a tour guide guiding us around. He was some far far away relative that I didn't even know of, living in Brunei, so sorry folks who went Brunei with me the other day.

Since we depart at around 4pm, it was already night time when we reach Bandar. Had our dinner at uncle's house, and then we went touring around Bandar and Jerudong.

Night view of Jame ASR Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque in Kampong Kiarong.

One of the most popular mosque in Brunei, the ASR Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque was built in commemoration of the 25th accession of the Brunei Sultan, and I heard that the royals also prayed there.

Driving around Jerudong, the old ones were especially disappointed because of the darkness surrounding Jerudong Park. It was once the most beautiful theme park in Borneo, and was said to beat even Disney Land, and now it is deserted. My parents said our family went there when I was small, but I had only a vague memory of it. All I know is that the entrance was free, and there were lots of people from our country and others alike.

We head back to Gadong, and stayed a short while in front of Lexus (Brunei) showroom. The Christmas decoration was really stunning, so we took some photos of it. Even a lot of the locals went there for photographs.

Christmas decoration of Lexus Brunei.

Took this photo around my uncle's neighbourhood. Hm... when can our countrymen live like this, with our gates open wide even though the owners were already fast asleep:

Before going back this morning, we dropped by the royal istana, Istana Nurul Iman, where the Sultan currently stays. Construction of new buildings were going on, as the guard said there are not enough space for the royals.

Of course, we did not miss to have Excapade Sushi before balik kampung.

Gonna stop here now. 16 more minutes when the clock strikes 12. Wish you guys a very Happy New Year!!



See you next year,
Blue-Wingz

Discovering Niah

Today is Dong Zhi, or so called Winter Solstice Festival. Of course my family were celebrating. Had a great feast at my uncle's house just now, where Tangyuan became the "Star of the Day".


Continuing the trip of Lim and gang here, I will post some pictures about where we were 2 days ago, after the Brunei trip (they rested for a day in my house). After our light breakfast on Monday morning, we were on our way to visit Niah Caves. We reached Niah National Park an hour later.
Bought our tickets for 10 bucks per head, then we head towards the jetty, where a boat will send us to the other side of the river.

Museum of Niah National Park. Too bad it is closed on Mondays.

Tall trees along the way to the caves.

Rocks that were said to be underwater million years ago can be found abundant in the tropical forest.

Path to Traders' Cave.


Views of Traders' Cave.

Trader's Cave was the first cave we encounter. As the name says, the cave was used for trading, especially barter trades with the nearby villages ages ago. Going further down will be the West Mouth, the main entrance of Niah Caves, also the cave where we always see on the photographs and books. We were lucky enough to watch the 'live show' of local villagers collecting bird nests.

The West Mouth.

Villagers collecting bird nests.

Fresh bird nest on the floor, waiting for collection.

Unfortunately, my camera's battery went flat after this point, so the next pictures posted are of HSiang's courtesy. I did another stupid mistake of mine, I forgot to inform everyone to bring a torchlight. Out of choices, we used our cellphones as torch lights, and mine ran out of battery too...

We were walking towards Painted Cave through West Mouth, and it was very very dark. We can't even see ourselves, not to mention Harvard. Our only hope was the light emitted by Lim's cellphone.

Views we saw within the West Mouth.

After a long walk, we reached Painted Cave at about 1pm.

REAL wall painting seen in Painted Cave.

View of Painted Cave.

Sadly, we were not allowed to continue our journey to Painted Cave B as the path was blocked. So we have to trace back our path and walk all the way back to the entrance of the national park.

View from inside of West Mouth after we returned from Painted Cave.

Archeological site in West Mouth. It is believed that this site was the grave of the ancient dwellers.

Exiting Niah Caves, we went to have our late lunch in Batu Niah at 3pm. Our stomachs were growling madly for food after 5 hours of extreme walking and climbing. Left Niah and got back at about 5.30pm, so we went straight to Marina Bay for sunset viewing.

Views of Marina Bay.

Lim emo-ing.

Sunset as seen on the rocky shores of Marina Bay.

The sun is so tiny that I can pick it up with 2 of my fingers.

Okay, this concludes the trip of Lim and gang at the east (Curtin University and Grand Old Lady visit yesterday will not be posted).

It's raining cats and dogs outside again. I'm gonna have my sweet slumber now.



Nitez,
Blue-Wingz