So today I've organised the entirety of my mother and step-father's loft. It was an exceedingly hot task, the majority of which I spent itchy and sweaty, but I did it, and now there's triple the space there was before. I also managed to unearth my three-quarters, which have subsequently been washed in preparation for holiday, which is now only 17 days away.
For those of you who don't know - Katie and I are off to Kefalonia for two weeks on the 15th of July. I've been there twice before, but it's Katie's first time on a 'proper' holiday - that is the first time she's flown anywhere, ever. We have a hire car for one week, and intend to make full use of it to explore the island. We're booked in on a boat trip with a marine biologist that I saw both previous times, he takes you out snorkelling around various bays along the coast of Kef, and I look forward to sharing the experience with the gorgeous one!
It turns out the Games Workshop announcement was the new Warhammer 40k edition, so hopefully I'll be able too pick up the new rulebook sometime soon! This spells good news for me, as I've managed to hammer together a well-rounded army list that I can start on come September! I won't go into details now, but suffice to say I've now got my work cut out for me deciding what colours and heraldry to give them! More on that as I decide (and eventually pictures when I start building/collecting/gaming).
Speaking of Games Workshop, the Black Library department are closing their submissions window on Saturday, so I'll be having a few more look-overs of my piece before letting it loose to Mr. Goulding in the editorial department at GW HQ. I pity the man who has to read through a few thousand pieces of written prose solo...especially given some of the stories of terrible grammar/ideas I've heard! Here's hoping I make it through this year...would love the opportunity to write a short for them!
Disappointed in England's performance the other day, but that's par for the course with us. Rooney had to open his mouth about the tournament didn't he!
Ah well, these things (always) happen (to England teams!). Anyway, that'll be all for now. Till next time.
Wednesday 27 June 2012
Friday 22 June 2012
University Resolutions
So last night, Katie and I stayed up until midnight to witness the release of our university results. I'm ecstatic to say she passed with flying colours, gaining a 2.1 overall (an upper second class degree). I received the following marks just prior to Katie's computer connecting through to her results -
So overall I also got a 2.1, or 67.1, for my first year. I'm told this is a great mark, and one to be proud of (many have already stated how proud they are of me), and I am - it's a great result and I worked hard for it. But not hard enough, in my own opinion. Just three points on average higher and it would have been a first, and thus I intend to make some changes come September (listed below).
As some of you will know, my step dad got a job in Blackpool starting this July, so in August Mum, Jack, Katie and I will be moving up there (Meaning I will be getting the train into Preston for my lessons).
Exercise & Fitness - I will be hoping to take my bike on the train each day and cycle from the station to college and, if I find a reasonably-priced place to join, attend the gym regularly. Alongside properly following a slimming world eating regime (I started one mid-first year and it went well until I slipped off the wagon), I should be able to raise my fitness levels and lose the couple of stone I've gained these last few years. I'm hoping to find a cheap gym that incorporates a swimming pool in the costs, so I can regularly hit the waters and do a soft work out in lap form.
News - I'd like to get in touch with the world more, so I'll be following some news-related feeds on twitter and picking up a broadsheet paper every day or two. Hopefully I'll be able to subscribe to New Scientist and Australia & New Zealand magazine to keep up with scientific news and keep abreast of developments down under! I also aim to frequent news websites to further this venture.
Coursework & Library - Obviously this is one of the biggies; I intend to spend at least an hour or two at the library on each day I go to college (the UCLan library - more resources to access there), to enable me to keep abreast of my workload. I've had it on good authority from Katie that the second year is the hardest, so I intend to try and complete at least a first draft of each piece of homework/coursework a week before it's due. This will enable me to take each piece to the relevant tutor and get it checked over in advance, to give me time to alter/improve them before they are due.
Army Tin - I've recently decided to get back into the hobby side of the Warhammer 40k scene, rather than just the Black Library reading/writing side that I have been for the past year or two (incidentally, the Black Library Open Submissions Window ends next weekend, and I'll be sending in my one and only submission next week!). As part of this, for every piece of work I complete a draft for at least a week prior to its due date, I can put in £2-5 into a pot. I'll save £10 or so a month to add into the tin also, and through this slowly grow my army.
Games Workshop & White Dwarf - To help with the above, and keep up to date with the hobby news, I'll consider subscribing to White Dwarf magazine. I also intend to visit my local Games Workshop once or twice a week, and hopefully get a battle in once a week as part of this (even if it's just a small 500-point skirmish). This will help me broaden my knowledge of the rules (rumoured to be released tomorrow) and develop my army.
Blog/Diary - Hopefully this'll be a new start of regular blogs, a way for anyone who cares to keep informed of my comings and goings, and a useful way for me to keep track of what I'm up to where and when!
Tusch!
| 2011/12 | FZ1071 | Intro. to Forensic Science | 1 | 70 |
| FZ1081 | Forensic Biology I | 1 | 61 | |
| FZ1082 | Identification of Biomolecules | 0.5 | 69 | |
| FZ1083 | Introd for Forensic Chemistry | 1 | 61 | |
| FZ1084 | Forensic Chemistry 1 | 0.5 | 60 | |
| FZ1085 | Skills for the Laboratory | 0.5 | 68 | |
| FZ1086 | Forensic Investigation | 0.5 | 86 | |
| FZ1089 | Forensic Practice | 1 | 62 |
So overall I also got a 2.1, or 67.1, for my first year. I'm told this is a great mark, and one to be proud of (many have already stated how proud they are of me), and I am - it's a great result and I worked hard for it. But not hard enough, in my own opinion. Just three points on average higher and it would have been a first, and thus I intend to make some changes come September (listed below).
As some of you will know, my step dad got a job in Blackpool starting this July, so in August Mum, Jack, Katie and I will be moving up there (Meaning I will be getting the train into Preston for my lessons).
Exercise & Fitness - I will be hoping to take my bike on the train each day and cycle from the station to college and, if I find a reasonably-priced place to join, attend the gym regularly. Alongside properly following a slimming world eating regime (I started one mid-first year and it went well until I slipped off the wagon), I should be able to raise my fitness levels and lose the couple of stone I've gained these last few years. I'm hoping to find a cheap gym that incorporates a swimming pool in the costs, so I can regularly hit the waters and do a soft work out in lap form.
News - I'd like to get in touch with the world more, so I'll be following some news-related feeds on twitter and picking up a broadsheet paper every day or two. Hopefully I'll be able to subscribe to New Scientist and Australia & New Zealand magazine to keep up with scientific news and keep abreast of developments down under! I also aim to frequent news websites to further this venture.
Coursework & Library - Obviously this is one of the biggies; I intend to spend at least an hour or two at the library on each day I go to college (the UCLan library - more resources to access there), to enable me to keep abreast of my workload. I've had it on good authority from Katie that the second year is the hardest, so I intend to try and complete at least a first draft of each piece of homework/coursework a week before it's due. This will enable me to take each piece to the relevant tutor and get it checked over in advance, to give me time to alter/improve them before they are due.
Army Tin - I've recently decided to get back into the hobby side of the Warhammer 40k scene, rather than just the Black Library reading/writing side that I have been for the past year or two (incidentally, the Black Library Open Submissions Window ends next weekend, and I'll be sending in my one and only submission next week!). As part of this, for every piece of work I complete a draft for at least a week prior to its due date, I can put in £2-5 into a pot. I'll save £10 or so a month to add into the tin also, and through this slowly grow my army.
Games Workshop & White Dwarf - To help with the above, and keep up to date with the hobby news, I'll consider subscribing to White Dwarf magazine. I also intend to visit my local Games Workshop once or twice a week, and hopefully get a battle in once a week as part of this (even if it's just a small 500-point skirmish). This will help me broaden my knowledge of the rules (rumoured to be released tomorrow) and develop my army.
Blog/Diary - Hopefully this'll be a new start of regular blogs, a way for anyone who cares to keep informed of my comings and goings, and a useful way for me to keep track of what I'm up to where and when!
Tusch!
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