Skating

I celebrated the end of exams with a trip to the city with Alfred, Galvin, Rachel and Lily for some skating! There's really nothing quite like the feeling of gliding on ice in the middle of the city, with a concert in the background, and Christmas decorations all around =)

Oh and I didn't kill anyone skating also. Last year I nearly decapitated a good friend on the ice. But that's a different story. We remain in contact...

Murder on ice...

Putting on those skates (here come blisters)

L-R: Rachel, Lily, Galvin and I

Alfred and I (see Rachel, I post unglam pics of myself too!)

Alicia - A 1st yr law student from Birmingham. Skates pretty well*

The highlight: Alfred and Rachel skating**

* She managed to keep up with me as I took her around the rink. I can't skate slow, as it makes me lose balance for some reason - probably detrimental to my partner's balance =P

** The look on Alfred's face when i told him "In skating, speed is your friend. It's easier to keep balance when you're faster..." was priceless. Mind you, his skating wasn't bad la. He just needs to go faster =P

There

After the intense pressure of exams (all passed, hopefully), I finally managed to relax at 1030am Tuesday. I walked out of my IPL Oral Examination, shirt and tie soaked, hair dripping, and smiled =). Why was I wet? Glasgow weather decided to reassert itself on the one day I had to dress up. But it takes more than a little (ok a lot) of rain to wipe the smile of my face.

I met up with Wei Yao at Di Maggios (2nd time this week) for lunch. Aye... after 4 months, we caught up for the last time, and talked (as men do) about life.

Will miss you dude =)

Anyways, the food wasn't bad also (another thing very important to men). They had a 3 course Christmas lunch special for 12 pounds.

Does this look familiar Michie? Think herb sauce... =P
WY's dessert - I reckon my cousin's profiteroles are better though =)

Later post: Skating =)

Nearly there...

One more exam to go. One more.

Admittedly I nearly fell asleep in the Jurisprudence examination this morning. It probably wasn't the best idea to wake up at 630am to study. But thank God it's over.

After badminton tonight, it'll be IPL tomorrow. Well it shouldn't be that bad. Just an oral examination that I haven't started preparing for. Time to turn on the charm factor... =)

Mantra for the week: "I just want to pass!"

1300?

At around 1230 today, I decided to check my exam timetable for the umpteenth time just to make sure today's IPL exam was actually at Bute Hall. Suddenly, it all clicked [lightbulb flicks on].

1300 does not imply 3pm (as I'd somehow assumed)... but rather a time much more proximate.

I got there on time. Just.

Oh, and happy 21st birthday Ashley. You're officially mature now, and it's all downhill from here haha. But every day's another day to live, laugh and love, so enjoy your big day. After all, each day comes by once. Just live each day to the fullest (and don't call me 'irritating' too often la) =D

Status update

Relationally - the status quo remains the status quo.

Mentally - Studying (or at least trying to) - covered Domicile and Habitual Residence for IPL today, and prepared 1 Jurisprudence exam question. Not bad for a night's work I guess.

Physically - somehow I've added on 2kgs over this semester, which is probably not a bad thing. At the moment, legs are a tad sore after a 5km run on the treadmills. Right shoulder's crocked. Other than that, I've got the usual soreness that comes from a good gym session. And a splitting headache - nothing sleep can't fix.

The Random - I bought something very interesting today =) Guess?

Responsibilities - Passing those exams to avoid having to repay A$4000 to UWA. Planning family travel around Inverness, St Andrews, Glasgow, London and Paris. Some Christmas shopping (after exams). Surviving. Staying sane.

And in the midst of all that... keeping the faith.

Ultimately - I'm inspired.