http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/ Tracy's Journal en-us Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:08:31 +0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss journals.jevon.org widget support@jevon.org http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16201 I had a busy week last week. Finally got the benefit sorted out while I'm hunting me down another job. Worked 3 days last week as well. Wednesday last week, Amanda at work managed to cut her finger really badly. She had to get stitches so I had to cover her Saturday shift. Sounds like she's still not working as I have just been asked to work her shifts again this week. I'm glad to have some work, but it kinda cuts into job-hunting time. I also have two meetings each week for the next 6 weeks. Fingers crossed I get some kinda job soon. We also have someone moving into our place this weekend. So we're sorting that out as well. It'll be good for us, especially Alex as he's been covering two people's rents since Brian moved out plus extra money for bills and such. Not really looking forward to talking to my stepmum tonight. She messaged me saying that I hadn't been in touch, yet she hadn't contacted me either. It works both ways, or at least I thought it did. By the way I only talked to Dad like last week, s... Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:36:45 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16201#16201 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16201 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16175 I'm just relaxing and enjoying the smell of my casserole cooking in the oven. It will be ready soon. I FINALLY finished my book and returned it today. This involved an hour and a half power walk. I impressed myself, cos it didn't tire me out at all. I was starving when I got back cos I hadn't had lunch and it was 2pm when I got back. And Mr Alex isn't feeling well and stayed home from work today. He's been moaning about how horrible he feels all day. It's not so bad cos when he's not complaining, he's all cuddly and cuddly is nice. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:17:09 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16175#16175 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16175 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16174 Migraines are evil! Evil!! Just have a headache now so it's not so bad, and I'm able to look at the computer screen without cringing in pain. Me and Alex slept in this morning, like really slept in, til 11am, which is unheard of for me. Funnily enough, we'd just gotten up and were just getting breakfast when I got a call from work, begging me to get there ASAP. So I got there about noon and worked solidly til 3pm then came home. I get paid extra for being called in at the last minute so that helps. But one can see why I can't rely on this job, as that's the first time I've been asked to work in 2 weeks. I have been a good girl and been getting emails from job search sites to check out what's available at the moment, so I haven't been entirely lazy. Haven't really seen much in the way of something I'm able to do but at least I'm looking. I'm sure I had more to say but I'm super tired and feel kinda blah and weak. Like I said, migraines are evil. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:58:51 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16174#16174 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16174 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16162 Human Lifecycle Physiology        C+ (this was the one I thought I had failed, although it wasn't important for my major) Protein Structure and Function   B   Advanced Cell Biology               B+ WOOHOO! *major happy dance* I can FINALLY graduate!!!! This has been a long time coming. It feels incredible to have confirmation that I have reach the end of a very long venture into getting this degree. I must call mum and tell her, she'll be stoked that she's coming down for graduation as well as just a holiday lol. Ok, back to searching for a job. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:42:36 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16162#16162 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16162 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16157 We just had quite a hail storm. The wind causes the hail to pile up in areas against the fence so it appears like it's been snowing lol. Even more interesting is that we had a hail storm last Saturday. Hmmm... could this be turning into a weekly thing? Other than that, nothing much else has been happening, except that the last of my money until I gets me a job or the benefit was spent on buying groceries. Times like these, I feel grateful for the student loan money I used to get while I was studying. Even though I was constantly poor, I could still pay all my bills. Sorry to moan about money all the time, but you never realise just how vital even a small amount of money can be until you don't have ANY! But hey, things could be worse. Anyways I'm off to dig out my dusty cv from wherever it's hiding now that Alex has hooked the printer up to his laptop. You lot have a good weekend! Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:59:09 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16157#16157 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16157 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16152 And another day goes by without a single phone call. Gonna dig out the old cv tomorrow and see what I can do with it. The flat inspection went by rather painlessly. As usual the stupid woman complained about itty bitty things, like a few crumbs on the carpet. Never mind, that should be our last inspection until we move out. Both Alex and I can't wait to get out of here. I feel kinda emotional today, not helped by the annoying constant pain that is major cramps. Then when the painkillers actually dull the pain, I feel dopey until it wears off. Ok, enough negativity. At least Alex is going to buy us some dinner and bring it home cos I don't feel up to going out. He's also planning on buying me some kind of treat. It's really sweet of him especially considering how poor we are at the moment. But I really couldn't face cooking tonight, I just don't have the energy. I'm supposed to be trying to finish my library book, but I seem to find a million other things to do instead. Never mind. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:22:41 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16152#16152 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16152 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16149 Never thought I'd go back to a supermarket job, but here I am. I went down to the supermarket I used to work at and begged them to give me a job. They don' t have many hours at the moment but there's usually heaps of shifts to fill so that should be good. Have to do all the formal stuff just because it's been over a year since I was there. Interview tomorrow hopefully. Meh, gotta go clean this place so that it's spotless for our inspection tomorrow afternoon. Not looking forward to it cos she always nit-picks at things, which is totally unnecessary as we keep the place clean and tidy. Just to make life more interesting, it's THAT time of the month. Joy! I hope like crazy I've got enough supplies to make it through the week. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:02:04 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16149#16149 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16149 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16144 It's the first fine day in ages, and I should be out hunting for a job (not that I originally thought I needed to) but instead I'm stuck at home waiting for someone to show up so I can show them through the flat. Gah! Annoying. Things are still looking bleak at the moment. We now have a flat inspection on Thursday so I guess I'll be making sure the flat is in top condition for them. I don't think I'll bother trying to point out the problems we have cos they never pay attention and do anything about it. Most of the problems have been mentioned since we moved in, so no point in rehashing it for them. I had a total of 7 hours work last week. I'm glad I got the hours but it's not enough. I can see now that I'm not going to get much more than that hence my first statement about looking for a job. I know that sitting at home doing nothing should be a great time for relaxing and such but it's not that relaxing when I'm too busy worrying about how I'm gonna make the rent, about how we can pay our bills and all th... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:59:46 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16144#16144 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16144 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16139 Got a call from work yesterday to work the evening shift. I took up their offer. Was going to ask about more permanent work there but the boss and another girl had been doing 12 hour shifts for the last few days and it wasn't the right time to properly discuss my issues. The weather has been so bad this past week that I'm reluctant to head out in the weather to walk around looking for work. I know I need to but I don't fancy getting ill by getting soaking wet and cold for hours on end each day. It's not like I have a car. I need to go out at some point so I will venture outside and get started on the job hunt. Other than that, Alex's mum is visiting. Her and Alex have headed over to Wanganui to visit his son, while I get the place to myself. Yay! Although she kept yelling at us to get up this morning, then once we got up she simply said she was heading out for a bit. Don't know why we needed to be up before she went out, but never mind. Haven't heard from work today. Also haven't heard from a prospective... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:47:53 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16139#16139 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16139 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16136 Right so I've rung up winz to see if I can gets me any money. I guess that's one step in the right direction. I know that I'll be fine in the long term, it's the short term I'm worried about right now. I also rung my work and left a message for my boss to call me back, but so far I've not received a single phone call. Tomorrow I'm going round all the usual haunts to see if anyone wants me. Starting with my old work, Woolworths. It wasn't so long ago they were begging for me. Life is scary out here in the big bad world. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:10:08 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16136#16136 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16136 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16131 We're so close to having no phone, no power, no internet and can barely afford to buy food this week. Yeah life is not so good right now. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:24:49 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16131#16131 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16131 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16129 I am supposed to be starting work this week, but haven't heard a peep from my work yet. If they don't contact me today I will call them tomorrow and see what's going on. I need to start working as soon as possible because I'm running out of money and only money pays the rent. Alex is already covering two thirds of the rent, not to mention paying all the bills and everything, so it's not like he can afford to cover my rent. I'm hoping I can get everything sorted really soon cos I need moolah! Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:05:53 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16129#16129 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16129 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16123 I majorly slept in this morning. It was after 11am when I glanced at the clock. It was so nice knowing that there was nothing that had to be done and we could snuggle up in bed. I'm currently baking muffins. I love baking, it makes me happy. I would bake all the time if I had endless supplies and never had to do the dishes. Speaking of the dishes, Mr Alex helped me do the massive pile we had accumulated over the past few days cos I've been lazy lol. I wish I didn't have to start working next week. It would have been nice to have more than 4 days rest, but never mind. We still don't have a flatmate, but a friend of Alex's visited us yesterday and said she knew someone so that's cool. Well I'm off to check on my muffins. They smell good so that's a good sign! Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:13:14 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16123#16123 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16123 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16118 Exams are over! They went fairly well but I won't know if I passed or not for a couple of weeks. Gah! I hate waiting. It's a strange feeling that I have at the moment. I feel really exhausted but ecstatic to have finally finished. Tomorrow's going to be a day of luxury. I wanna sleep in (probably won't happen), read my book, relax, watch silly daytime tv. I may even drag out my cross-stitch or manage to scrape together a dollar or two and get me some dvds (not that I have any money). *falls asleep on top of Alex's keyboard* I wish Alex was home from work already (he doesn't finish for another hour and probably won't be home for half an hour after that) or I could talk to my mummy. It's majorly too quiet around here and I wanna celebrate! It's been a long time coming getting to this point in time, where I have finished formally studying. Now I'll start concentrating on learning stuff properly and concentrating on things that I find really interesting. Not to mention finding me a job in my field of intere... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:01:59 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16118#16118 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16118 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16113 My head throbs. Exams are evil. Kinda wish I could learn at my own pace. I'll probably spend a lot of time relearning most of what I'm supposed to already know in my spare time. I want to learn more about human genetics. I want to learn more about diseases and ways to help prevent and perhaps cure these diseases from a biochemical standpoint. Just realised I've got a ton of textbooks that are not even slightly related to my interests, so I may sell them, get me some moolah. Can't wait til I've got spare time to bake. Til I don't have to spend my weekends studying my ass off. I want to spend time on me. I want to read for pleasure. I want to work on my relationship, and my friendships and being more social cos I will have the time. I want the luxury of not living off borrowed money. I want to know that I'll be able to make ends meet and can help pay bills and rent and buy things that I want. Life is only just really getting started for me and I'm really looking forward to it. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:53:33 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16113#16113 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16113 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16107 So I had my first exam today, Protein Structure and Function. It went really well, too well. Kinda sneaking suspicion that the marking may be harder. Oh well. I spent the rest of the day relaxing and hanging out with Alex. I needed to give my brain a rest. It's been a good afternoon. I'm that one step closer to my degree. I've decided that if on the rare chance that I fail one paper, I will do Advanced Biochemistry next semester. It shouldn't come to that, but that's my backup plan. I'm currently very very poor. I have to be able to pay my rent after I finished my exams and before I get paid from my job. So kinda difficult especially as it's been a time for needing things, such as hearing aid batteries, which I can't go without, and such other necessities. Gah! I'll get there. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:38:36 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16107#16107 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16107 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16104 I get to borrow Alex's laptop while I don't have one. It's annoying not having my own, I can't really do anything or store anything on his cos I'll be getting a new one soon, once I start working. First exam tomorrow. Been going over my notes today. My head is now a jumble of enzymes and mutations. I guess that's a good thing than drawing blanks. I now know the intricate details as to why mutations in p53 cause tumours, how proteins fold. This stuff is important in understanding majority of diseases and cancers. Send good thoughts my way while I sit an evil exam first thing tomorrow morning. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:27:33 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16104#16104 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16104 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16098 My laptop is officially broken so I have to type this from Alex's computer. It suddenly died last night, and I kept trying to revive it, even ran a virus scan but nothing. Alex says it's a hardware problem and the laptop is a goner. What a time for that to happen! At least it wasn't before I finished my assignments. Guess what I need to save up for now? So far the paper coordinator for Human Lifecycle Physiology has changed the content of the exam many times, the latest change being yesterday afternoon. Boo. The exam is on Tuesday. How fair is that? Wanting to complain but not sure who to go to. On the plus side I am doing well with the study from my other two papers, so go me. That reminds me, I've gotta text a person from my class to give me a ride on Saturday morning or else I won't make it to the exam on time (stupid buses don't get there early enough, 9:15am is a little late to be just arriving at the university, let alone trying to make my way to my exam). Also, just rang up my old work and told the... Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:27:38 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16098#16098 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16098 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16093 Got through two exam papers for Protein Structure and Function today. It only took me so long because I did ALL the questions, not just the required amount and read up extra notes in the textbook again and such. Now I'm done for the day. Need to rest my mind and all that. Tomorrow I'll be doing the same for Advanced Cell Biology. That paper is a little easier and I understand it better. Have a ton of work to do on Human Lifecycle Physiology and that one is so full of niggly details that I find hard. So far I'm doing okay on the study front. I'm still stressed to the max but that comes with the territory. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:33:59 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16093#16093 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16093 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16089 Can't get my head around stuff, nor do I have the time to try to figure things out. I'm rather confused and not too sure what's going on to begin with. On the plus side we've had another request from someone to look through the flat. Alex is at work til late tonight so he told them that they can come through tomorrow. It's a good thing cos I don't think I could have handled it today. I think it's gonna be a late night of studying for me, while there's peace and quiet as I was lazy this morning due to sleeping in (or rather trying to remain unconscious and unfeeling). Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:59:38 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/?showid=16089#16089 http://journals.jevon.org/users/tracy/entry/16089