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I don't usually look forward to tests and exams but since assessments are an inevitable part of being a tertiary student, I find consolation in looking forward to the big finale- the end of a test or series of exams! And after a whooping seven assessments down and over with in just the first week back after the mid semester break, there are no other words to describe how relieved or elated I feel but... I FEEL DAMN GOOD.

Let's see. Just under four hours ago, we were stressing out about the genetics test worth 37.5% of our final mark. We knew it wasn't going to be easy.. the problems involved were challenging, long and tedious. But after spending ages trying to get our heads around, spending two hours in a tense tutorial (could really feel the nerves), going and re-going through the past papers and online tests, it was definitely worth every drop of sweat and blood after we were confronted with similar problems in the test today. Marilyn, Indah and I couldn't stop grinning. I guess we were all pleased that the devil of genetics didn't unleash itself or perhaps it did, but we won half the battle..the other half shall be ours only when the results surface okay? Hoping it'll be good.

So genetics done. Stats done. Pharmaco done. Neuro done. The next big assessment would be my drug review that's due in exactly two weeks. Shucks. I've only picked the drug and have collected no information whatsoever on it.. have to start soon. But am pretty excited though. Was initially going to do rosuvastatin, a cardiovascular drug since I may be specialising in cardio next year, but then modafinil caught my eye. It's basically a drug which treats narcolepsy, or sudden-sleep syndrome and is used to increase vigilance. Hm..may be used during boring lectures to increase our awareness.. that's a thought. But definitely looking forward to that. :)

I've since bounced back from my trying experience. Two weeks of holiday plus the support from friends and family certainly did me well. But it has definitely left its impact on me. I have a phobia of leaving my stuff around alone, even when in the library and friends are studying nearby, I have to make sure they're watching my stuff. I mean, I know it's pathetic, but once something scars you, you know it never heals.

The other highlight of the holiday was of course my sister's trip here and UMSA's ball. And though I don't have an official post for the ball, I have dedicated a post to pictures to feast your eyes. And if you're wanting more pictures, some other ones are on Facebook.. the evil yet so addictive social network. This is like Friendster but times better! Anyways, back to the ball, it was a great night, definitely one to remember. All credit goes to UMSA for organising such a spectacular event. And though the venue wasn't too flash, or the food wasn't enough to satisfy my sucker-for-food nature, the effort, spirit and great home company made up for all of that.I say, let's do it again next year! Next year, says Marie, we have to drag everyone along... Heard that the Kiwi Asian Club ball was a blast.. maybe we can do that next year! Weeeee!!!

So my sis came and left.. Chia, if you're reading this now, you got what you wanted k? Haha, she's always been complaining that I never write about her, of course what, this is my blog, it's all about me! You seldom write about me in your blog too! Hehhe..kidding kidding. Better shut it if not tomorrow's phone call would be never ending and I have to be nice to her now since I want to borrow her camera! Hahaha..back to the topic. My sis came over for a short break. I kinda promised her that I'd bring her out, at least to like Rainbow's End or the Zoo, but our outings would be pretty limited given my 7-assessments-due-first-week back. And then my bag got stolen and that threw me into a bout of panic..so ofcourse I couldn't entertain her much.. poor thing la, she was there when I needed something or someone to vent my anger on, poor child, I felt so bad. But anyways, that's what sisters are for right? Cheering you up when you're down and shutting up when you bark of them eventhough you know it's not their fault you're feeling shitty. But I don't know what further mess I'd be in if it weren't for my sis being here.. she gave me her calculator and MP4.. so yes, she kinda got poorer after this trip.. :) Love you..