My crammed student life leads to some unexpected consequences.
A bad example is the fact that actually skipped one of my lectures to work on my assignment in the same subject. This is not very characteristic of me, particularly as I only have five contact hours per week. I have always felt obligated to be in any form of teaching or tutoring set up for me. With all the effort prepared and the potential knowledge I could lose, I attend whether or not it’s compulsory, regardless of how much time I have or how interesting I find it. Except on Thursday for the Understanding Development class.
A better example is that time appeares to be moving slower somehow. When spending most my day in the books, I have a notion that everything else I do, be it practice, church or hanging out with people, has reduced motion. I have been wondering a few times if my watch was delayed.
The best example is, I guess, that I learn something. Or so I hope. I dunno how much gulp-up wisdom I could cite here and now, but the conversation, readings, and even assignment work seem to gradually make more sense – even if the workload does not seem to drop. And if nothing else I tell myself that if I can get through this semester, I can do anything.
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Saturday, April 29, 2006
E: Illogical note-taking
What is most important in people’s lives? For religious people it would be God first, while most people would rank family/friends, then maybe work/education and further down materialistic things.
Written language was developed to communicate and remember things. We flick out a pen, mobile or laptop when important information is being passed on to us.
But in everyday life, there is very little usage of the written word in the important aspects of life. Very few people take notes in church. Even fewer write down and meditate or analyze output of conversations between close friends or family members – even when it concerns serious issues. When being trained at worked there are not always co-staff or manuals to fill in. But do people take notes? Generally no. I read an article a while back saying people have even stopped bringing shopping lists to the grocery stores.
Education seems to be kept sacred for now. But technology makes it easy to distribute hand-outs, and much humanitarian studies focuses more on critical thinking than piles of facts. Still, students seem to be the remaining note-takers.
Why is it one seizes to do so outside of school? Maybe because it’s conventional, but habits aren’t always good. Maybe it’s because of reliance on the memory, but we have never been so bombarded with information and impulses. Maybe it’s because we are not getting graded, but doesn’t our performance test our character or friendship?
Think about all the thoughts you have throughout the day that you quickly forget if not said out load to someone else; just like dreams. From one in favor of small journalism-looking notebooks for all.
Written language was developed to communicate and remember things. We flick out a pen, mobile or laptop when important information is being passed on to us.
But in everyday life, there is very little usage of the written word in the important aspects of life. Very few people take notes in church. Even fewer write down and meditate or analyze output of conversations between close friends or family members – even when it concerns serious issues. When being trained at worked there are not always co-staff or manuals to fill in. But do people take notes? Generally no. I read an article a while back saying people have even stopped bringing shopping lists to the grocery stores.
Education seems to be kept sacred for now. But technology makes it easy to distribute hand-outs, and much humanitarian studies focuses more on critical thinking than piles of facts. Still, students seem to be the remaining note-takers.
Why is it one seizes to do so outside of school? Maybe because it’s conventional, but habits aren’t always good. Maybe it’s because of reliance on the memory, but we have never been so bombarded with information and impulses. Maybe it’s because we are not getting graded, but doesn’t our performance test our character or friendship?
Think about all the thoughts you have throughout the day that you quickly forget if not said out load to someone else; just like dreams. From one in favor of small journalism-looking notebooks for all.
Friday, April 28, 2006
X: Daddy plans/Pappaplaner
This is not for my father. Nor am I married and my fatherhood coming up anytime soon. But I have some specific ideas for things I would like to do or have for the first year(s). This entry will not be forum (this time at least) naming, numbers or serious elaboration about value system, childcare techniques, liberties/discipline, kindergarten, education etc.
Baby swimming Newborns can naturally swim underwater, as their first nine months were inside a body pool. To bring them along back in that element seems awesome.
Baby carrier in front. I have always fancied this type of carrier. It looks safe, and the baby can see what you see.
Jogger stroller. To be able to go running with the little child must be a great experience. Maybe even try a hands-free option.
Nice handwriting. As I have come to realise that it will take enormous effort to shape up my own terrible handwriting. I will really encourage my little one(s) to get a proper touch on the pen or pencil so they can form their letters in the future with dignity.
Big enough shoes. I believe I have magnificent parents, but theories suggest there was one area they were a bit stingy; shoes. I am not completely sure that is why I have a hammer toe on each foot, but probabilities point towards exchanging shoes faster than the children’s feet grow :)
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Dette er ikke for min far. Det betyr heller ikke at jeg er gift og har et barn under produksjon. Men jeg har noen klare innfall på babyprosjekter som jeg ønsker å sette til verks. Denne teksten er ikke for navngivning, antall elle seriøse utbroderier angående verdier, teknikker, oppdragelse, utdanning etc.
Babysvømming. Nyfødte kan svømme under vann ettersom de foregående ni månedene ble tilbrakt i et moderlig kroppsbasseng. Å ta med avkommet tilbake i det elementet må være vidunderlig.
Bæresele foran. Jeg likte patentet fra første blikk; den gir kontroll og lar deg og barnet se det samme samtidig.
Joggevogn. Jeg elsker å trene og folk sier det å bli foreldre er det største de har opplevd. Å trimme med en baby må være den ultimate treningen.
Fin håndskrift. Jeg har etter hvert skjønt at det skal enorme omveltninger til for at min penn skal fjerne seg fra kråkene. Jeg skal gjøre det jeg kan for å oppfordre de(n) lille til en håndskrift som uten problemer kan vises i offentlighetens lys.
Sko store nok. Mine foreldre er fantastiske, men vi har diskutert teorier som antyder at det var et område de var vel sparsom. Selv uten medisinske eller klare intellektuelle bevis tror jeg at en hammertå på hver fot kan unngås ved å bytte ut skoene raskere enn barnets føtter gror :)
Baby swimming Newborns can naturally swim underwater, as their first nine months were inside a body pool. To bring them along back in that element seems awesome.
Baby carrier in front. I have always fancied this type of carrier. It looks safe, and the baby can see what you see.
Jogger stroller. To be able to go running with the little child must be a great experience. Maybe even try a hands-free option.
Nice handwriting. As I have come to realise that it will take enormous effort to shape up my own terrible handwriting. I will really encourage my little one(s) to get a proper touch on the pen or pencil so they can form their letters in the future with dignity.
Big enough shoes. I believe I have magnificent parents, but theories suggest there was one area they were a bit stingy; shoes. I am not completely sure that is why I have a hammer toe on each foot, but probabilities point towards exchanging shoes faster than the children’s feet grow :)
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Dette er ikke for min far. Det betyr heller ikke at jeg er gift og har et barn under produksjon. Men jeg har noen klare innfall på babyprosjekter som jeg ønsker å sette til verks. Denne teksten er ikke for navngivning, antall elle seriøse utbroderier angående verdier, teknikker, oppdragelse, utdanning etc.
Babysvømming. Nyfødte kan svømme under vann ettersom de foregående ni månedene ble tilbrakt i et moderlig kroppsbasseng. Å ta med avkommet tilbake i det elementet må være vidunderlig.
Bæresele foran. Jeg likte patentet fra første blikk; den gir kontroll og lar deg og barnet se det samme samtidig.
Joggevogn. Jeg elsker å trene og folk sier det å bli foreldre er det største de har opplevd. Å trimme med en baby må være den ultimate treningen.
Fin håndskrift. Jeg har etter hvert skjønt at det skal enorme omveltninger til for at min penn skal fjerne seg fra kråkene. Jeg skal gjøre det jeg kan for å oppfordre de(n) lille til en håndskrift som uten problemer kan vises i offentlighetens lys.
Sko store nok. Mine foreldre er fantastiske, men vi har diskutert teorier som antyder at det var et område de var vel sparsom. Selv uten medisinske eller klare intellektuelle bevis tror jeg at en hammertå på hver fot kan unngås ved å bytte ut skoene raskere enn barnets føtter gror :)
Monday, April 24, 2006
Guide til Adelaide
Rundt et år på etterskudd kommer min opplevelse av byen Adelaide i artikkelform på DinSide.
Dette gir deg en grei innføring i senteret av staten South Australia. Samtidig er det et eksempel på overdreven kildekontakt. Min venninne Live Sæbbe og nåværende kjæreste (bare venner den gang) Darshini Richards er begge intervjuet :).
Et annet diskusjonsmoment er min tendens til å gjøre reisebeskrivelser litt vel positive, selv om ikke alt er like glamorøst. Dette skyldes kanskje min glede i det å reise og/eller ønske om leseappell.
Dette gir deg en grei innføring i senteret av staten South Australia. Samtidig er det et eksempel på overdreven kildekontakt. Min venninne Live Sæbbe og nåværende kjæreste (bare venner den gang) Darshini Richards er begge intervjuet :).
Et annet diskusjonsmoment er min tendens til å gjøre reisebeskrivelser litt vel positive, selv om ikke alt er like glamorøst. Dette skyldes kanskje min glede i det å reise og/eller ønske om leseappell.
Saturday, April 22, 2006
E: Life glimpses
Immense uni workload makes life is tough at the moment. Doing 5th year subjects as a 4th year student without proper background and lack of co-requisite, was harder than expected. I did chose these subjects myself, but bureaucracy prevented me from doing the planned and desired ones. I now have a 5000 word media report due Monday, and three assignments adding up to 10,000 words by June 5th. The word amount I can deal with all right, but the challenging and highly terminology dense curriculum and lectures is getting to me a bit. I don’t really enjoy studying all that much, and struggle at time to focusing on other things than just to get through. I haven’t been able to do much other than studying all day recently, with a few exceptions.
One was going with my girlfriend Darsh to Tasmania from Easter Sunday to Wednesday. Picture and story to come.
Two is soccer. Season has begun, after many weeks of training and practice games. One loss and two wins (1-2, 4-1, 1-0) are the stats so far for this second division team; Northern Pumas. The coaches are great and the team is improving. It will be strange leaving the team midway in the season, especially when this year is probably the most likely shot at winning and move up to division 1.
Three is relationships. I mainly hang out with my housemates and Darsh, but have spent some time with the remaining Tuturus and others.
Four is church. I go to Bundoora Presbyterian Church every Sunday night and like it there.
One was going with my girlfriend Darsh to Tasmania from Easter Sunday to Wednesday. Picture and story to come.
Two is soccer. Season has begun, after many weeks of training and practice games. One loss and two wins (1-2, 4-1, 1-0) are the stats so far for this second division team; Northern Pumas. The coaches are great and the team is improving. It will be strange leaving the team midway in the season, especially when this year is probably the most likely shot at winning and move up to division 1.
Three is relationships. I mainly hang out with my housemates and Darsh, but have spent some time with the remaining Tuturus and others.
Four is church. I go to Bundoora Presbyterian Church every Sunday night and like it there.
E: Randomness
A few thoughts on scattered topics.
¤ I find it interesting all the things one can do while on the phone, which would be really odd, unconventional or even rude during an in-person conversation. Even when I phone calls for work I can cut my nails, eat, make faces or wear whatever (or nothing at all).
¤ By being repeatedly exposed to places and people, your perception and familiarity alters. Albeit most things change slowly, they pretty much (objectively) remain the same.
¤ An article in the Norwegian newspaper VG shows how cheap sunglasses are just as good as for protecting you from dangerous beams. This is good news for a person like me who easily lose or break them, and looks for a bargain with close to all things I buy.
¤ Another Norwegian article, this one in Adresseavisa, talks of a health director who proposed adding taxes on unhealthy food to help shape up the population. Although I don’t see it very likely to be followed through, I like the initiative.
¤ I find it interesting all the things one can do while on the phone, which would be really odd, unconventional or even rude during an in-person conversation. Even when I phone calls for work I can cut my nails, eat, make faces or wear whatever (or nothing at all).
¤ By being repeatedly exposed to places and people, your perception and familiarity alters. Albeit most things change slowly, they pretty much (objectively) remain the same.
¤ An article in the Norwegian newspaper VG shows how cheap sunglasses are just as good as for protecting you from dangerous beams. This is good news for a person like me who easily lose or break them, and looks for a bargain with close to all things I buy.
¤ Another Norwegian article, this one in Adresseavisa, talks of a health director who proposed adding taxes on unhealthy food to help shape up the population. Although I don’t see it very likely to be followed through, I like the initiative.
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