After weeks of stressing over unfinished assessments, arranging last minute group meetings and touch ups, Friday was the final day of Uni. In the end, I didn’t end up going to the last day of classes (which I was meant to do a presentation), instead I had to attend the Dental Seminar at Kings Park.

Although I’m sick of sitting in on lectures and tutorials, learning about things I can’t apply in my life, I really enjoy listening in on Dental related presentations. When they brainwash you at OHCWA, they brainwash you thoroughly =P

The Dental Seminar reinforced a lot of what I had learnt (but forgotten) at OHCWA, and refreshed my knowledge about dental products/issues/conditions. I found it really beneficial to hear from fellow hygienists, about their opinions on certain procedures and so on. I was so pumped up that I came home and tried to subtly nag my family =P

DHAA organised a fantastic event, the turn out was really good, the presenters were interesting, the whole event ran smoothly…. except for the sound of planes blasting through the sky in preparation for the Perth Red Bull Air Race. Good thing the planes only zoomed around near the end of the seminar, it would have definitely been annoying if that was all we heard all day.

It actually felt totally great to speak with colleagues and talk teeth the whole day, and this is even when I had to wake up at 6:30am (I snoozed til 6:45)!! I’m looking forward to the 33rd Australian Dental Congress & Exhibition event in Perth next year, it’ll definitely be interesting to hear the other presenters… and there’s also no harm in getting a collection of samples either =D

wOOt!! Destressing time =)

As part of my International Advertising unit, I looked up Russell Peters on YouTube. Yes it’s legit! =P I probably won’t be able to use the material for class, but at least it was a great source of stress relief! Four more assessments due next week and I don’t feel like I can let my guard down because work on Wednesday, Thursday, and PD Day on Friday really limits the time I can spend preparing for everything =(

Warning: If you don’t like jokes about the male anatomy, don’t watch it!

I’m not sure if the links still work but, click here to go to an old post with old Russell Peters material.

P.S. Is the weather in Perth crazy or what? 34 degrees one day, overcast storming and winds the next!

I’ve been wanting to post but I’ve been so bogged down with assessments that I barely have time to even log in =( For some reason, this semester seems to be a lot more rushed and busy than the previous years. Quite possibly due to my working 2 days a week instead of the usual 1 day, and also very likely the commitment I’ve made to Your Success Club.

Can you believe it? I’ve just got 3 exams, 2 reports, 2 presentations (1 which I won’t be doing live), 1 reflection paper and 1 performance left! That’s it guys, I’ll be free from all those assessments forever! =)

My dearest Canon IXUS 800IS,

May you rest in peace and be cherished and loved more than I ever cherished and loved you…
I just want you to know that no matter how often I dropped you or scratched you up, it was all in the name of the Perfect Photo. I hope you knew how much I appreciated the fantastic quality photos we shared together… From the weddings in Malaysia, to my parents trip to Europe, and especially when we went to Beijing. And I definitely won’t forget the blackmail worthy video moments we shared with friends and family.

Did you have a good a time as I did? Is the new 2Gb SD card keeping you company? I hope there wasn’t any incriminating photos or videos on that…
Well I hope you’re safe, and I also hope that whoever picked you up (it seems this is most likely the case) is treating you with as much love as you deserve.

Your terrible ex-owner who lost you,

- Selina

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The Canon IXUS 800IS really is a fantastic point-and-shoot digital camera to have. The quality photos, the feel of it in your hand, the features and functionality all add up! A great comprehensive review can be found at dpreview.

I’m now starting to move on from the loss and looking into getting another camera. At first I thought of just getting the same model because that’s how much I loved the IXUS 800IS, but let’s just keep my options open. Chances are I’ll get a Canon but it will be a different model. My sister has the IXUS 950IS and it seems exactly like the 800IS plus the face recognition feature and a pricey tag which doesn’t quite impress me.

Although I’m no professional photographer, I do like my photos and videos to be of decent quality (at least comparable to that of the IXUS 800IS), but I’m also a point-and-shoot kind of girl. It’ll be hard to find another digital camera which is convenient to handle and also delivers good quality photos and video, but I think I might take this opportunity to look into other brands. Maybe there are other digital cameras of similar value on the market.

I must admit though, my family is strongly Canon orientated when it comes to digital cameras! So if you have any suggestions, please let me know =)

Good old Advance Australia Fair… It would have been a great Anthem if it didn’t make me want to fall asleep all the time. I noticed during the Beijing Olympics that England also has a pretty slow anthem, so maybe it’s a commonwealth thing? I totally love the version Adam Hills sang at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to the tune of “Working Class Man” by Jimmy Barnes. If only they let us sing this version when we were in Primary School! =)

Australians all let us rejoice
For we are young and free
With golden soil and wealth for toil
Our home is girt by sea
Oh oh oh our home is girt by sea
Our land abounds in Nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia fair!
Oh oh oh, Advance Australia fair

Beneath our radiant southern Cross
We’ll toil with hearts and hands
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands
For those who’ve come across the seas
We’ve boundless plains to share
Oh oh oh, Advance Australia fair

Australians all let us rejoice
For we are young and free
With golden soil and wealth for toil
Our home is girt by sea
Our land abounds in Nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia fair!
oHh, Advance Australia fair
oHh, Advance Australia fair!~