.:The night eases in

A lone owl hoots contentedly, enjoying the breeze coursing through its feathers in the trees outside. Just the thing after another Wing Tsun practice session. The style is very counter-intuitive to me; the other martial arts I've practiced had similar philosophy, but very different kinesthetic composition. Well, I needed to shed some habit energy - I've been too settled in pre-buffered perception to appreciate my owlish friend unfiltered. Diligence, diligence...when will effortless meditation appear?

Back with style

Haha! just when you thought I'd given up! Well, to tell you the truth (don't I always?) I've been somewhat busy and generally low on motivation, thus the change in wardrobe. Even my camera's circuits are neglected, and I have no evidence of the creepy (and utterly frozen) Bremish industrial carnival.


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Anyhow, I'm finally done with my lab rotation and grad school applications but not the endless stream of lab reports that slide under my door for grading. I think I'm feeling generous today, but I'm subject to mood swings lately thanks to a fiery bottle of Chilean Rosé I encountered a few days ago.
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Today is dedicated to viral homologues of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteins and ozone production by antibodies (the vicious little sneaks that they are). Wing Tsun sessions I began attending 2 weeks back have taken there physical toll and hopefully the brain-work will let the body repair itself before Thursday. Sigh, even freedom brings routine.

Innervision

The semester has begun and looks to be rather challenging despite having only 5 courses and 1 audit. The great life lesson I've learned so far is that desk diaries aren't just another way to kill the earth while advertising. It's not about memory, but perspective; temporal correspondences become clearer and the framework of a year grows before you. Makes one feel very mortal indeed. Ok, I'm sure there's something a bit more profound that I've learned so far, but let's just say it's ineffable to explain the void.

Only 1.3 kg of 1st year lab reports left to grade. This gives me a chance to sharpen my claws for the 2nd year installment due in a week or two. Science is thrilling, is it not?

I'm planning to start the Buddhism club meetings this weekend - hopefully the leylines haven't shifted around too much and soon my conquest of the middle astral planes can begin. Just need more sacrifices...members...