Have set on the biggest recruiting campaign in college history in an attempt to encourage people to joining the Linacre chorus. Our marketing slogans include:
Come on baby, join my choir
Leave life's trebles behind
Don't ignore us, join the chorus, you'll adore us, brontosaurus
In organizing the practices, I have run into conflict with a guy who has made it his mission to complain about the chorus at every opportunity. Unfortunately, the complaints go straight to the Domestic Bursar of the college before I even know that there is a problem. I have extended the olive branch to no avail. Awh shucks - can't win them all.
Attended an english ale tasting evening. That was fun - am sticking to Guiness though.
Friday, June 24, 2005
Friday, June 10, 2005
Me goes public
My brand new web site is up and running and I'm very pleased with the result. I am getting around 100 hits per week from all over the globe (as well as from Dungannon). The entire site is coded by hand - wicked.
Today in lab, I've taken a step towards becoming an electronics guru - I rewired my entire experiment. The idea was too eliminate jitter (nasty stuff which makes things start and stop at the wrong time). I did this with a lot of help from Dr. Dave, Dr. Procter and Prof. Softley (clever guys with titles to match). Collectively, we came up with a fiendishly cunning plan which I will execute tomorrow. As an aside, I have made the decision to make a short movie to explain my experiment to the masses (and maybe potential employers). I will post this on my website - so keep checking.
I have finished my last official college position today (Linacre Boat Club Publicity Officer). I have handed over the reigns to my successor over a drink at the bar. This makes me sad... I really enjoyed working on the Boat Club committee.
The college chorus is going from strength to strength. We've now got 20 members and counting. The chorus is thinking about bringing in a professional to train us, but only if the price is right.
Today in lab, I've taken a step towards becoming an electronics guru - I rewired my entire experiment. The idea was too eliminate jitter (nasty stuff which makes things start and stop at the wrong time). I did this with a lot of help from Dr. Dave, Dr. Procter and Prof. Softley (clever guys with titles to match). Collectively, we came up with a fiendishly cunning plan which I will execute tomorrow. As an aside, I have made the decision to make a short movie to explain my experiment to the masses (and maybe potential employers). I will post this on my website - so keep checking.
I have finished my last official college position today (Linacre Boat Club Publicity Officer). I have handed over the reigns to my successor over a drink at the bar. This makes me sad... I really enjoyed working on the Boat Club committee.
The college chorus is going from strength to strength. We've now got 20 members and counting. The chorus is thinking about bringing in a professional to train us, but only if the price is right.
Monday, June 06, 2005
Sunday passes by without event
I spent Saturday in the lab finishing stuff that I should have got done during the week. I went to see Star Wars III and was not impressed. I ask myself, how can Lucasfilms spend millions on high profile actors and then forget to write a decent script? To say that the dialogue was "wooden" is an understatement. Wood comes from tree - once a living thing!
Sunday was spent doing humdrum stuff that had started to get on top of me. For example, washing my clothes, watching 24 (riveting stuff), going to mass, doing correspondence, fixing my bicycle and briefing my colleagues about work.
I have revamped my website, but have resisted the temptation to put it online before it is complete. My new website is fully up-to-date and sports a new fresh appearance. It also incorporates this blog.
Two of my friends from New York have made a return to Oxford and I arranged to meet with them. It will be good to catch up. I have also planned a trip to Ireland next weekend to celebrate my dad's sixtieth birthday.
I spoke to the head of the college choir in an effort to organize a chorus. The chorus will perform at a upcoming party to celebrate the founders of the college. So far, I have recruited 15 people for the chorus and I aim to gather another 10 or so. Should be good fun. Signing raises my spirits and that has to be a good thing.
Made the decision to stop biting my nails. Let's see how that one goes...
Sunday was spent doing humdrum stuff that had started to get on top of me. For example, washing my clothes, watching 24 (riveting stuff), going to mass, doing correspondence, fixing my bicycle and briefing my colleagues about work.
I have revamped my website, but have resisted the temptation to put it online before it is complete. My new website is fully up-to-date and sports a new fresh appearance. It also incorporates this blog.
Two of my friends from New York have made a return to Oxford and I arranged to meet with them. It will be good to catch up. I have also planned a trip to Ireland next weekend to celebrate my dad's sixtieth birthday.
I spoke to the head of the college choir in an effort to organize a chorus. The chorus will perform at a upcoming party to celebrate the founders of the college. So far, I have recruited 15 people for the chorus and I aim to gather another 10 or so. Should be good fun. Signing raises my spirits and that has to be a good thing.
Made the decision to stop biting my nails. Let's see how that one goes...
Saturday, June 04, 2005
Hey, hey, hey!
The plant in my room has all but died. This shows that my room is an unsuitable environment for carbon based life forms. One of my mates has taken it to see if it can be salvaged. Fingers crossed.
I was awarded a scholarship for my contribution to the college. My contribution has always been of a social or recreational nature. I never expected that this sort of activity would receive such prestigious recognitition! It has come as a huge surprise to me.
My rowing timetable is jam packed and I am starting to feel fatigued about the sport. I intend to take a break from rowing to allow me to refocus on heavy weights. My self-appointed lifestyle guru (who provides me with gym advice) is leaving Oxford on Tuesday and is heading to New York. He will be badly missed. I'm looking forward to farewell drink before the real world puts him in handcuffs.
I was awarded a scholarship for my contribution to the college. My contribution has always been of a social or recreational nature. I never expected that this sort of activity would receive such prestigious recognitition! It has come as a huge surprise to me.
My rowing timetable is jam packed and I am starting to feel fatigued about the sport. I intend to take a break from rowing to allow me to refocus on heavy weights. My self-appointed lifestyle guru (who provides me with gym advice) is leaving Oxford on Tuesday and is heading to New York. He will be badly missed. I'm looking forward to farewell drink before the real world puts him in handcuffs.
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