FINAL FANTASY XIII-2

I haven't been able to post the last couple days, due to the fact that I was working on a couple of papers for Education. I finished one paper for Monday... just this last one (for now) for Thursday. =( However, I do find it easier to write papers now, since we had a lot of practice from first semester! Also, I feel like blogging has helped me shape my ideas, which in turn, makes it easier for me to put my thoughts onto paper faster.

Soooo... besides class, I have a Calgary Reads training session. It was the second training session for us tutors. The first two hours (roughly) mainly consisted of Q&A. The last 45 minutes or so was spent on teaching us more techniques we could use with our buddies. I don't think I'll be able to incorporate them tomorrow during volunteering, but I sure hope I can by next week!

Today also marks the day where Final Fantasy XIII-2 comes out for the PS3/XBOX 360 in North America. My brother went to pick up a copy that he pre-ordered a couple weeks ago. FF XIII wasn't my favorite final fantasy, but it had extremely good graphics. Also, I really enjoyed the battle system in FF XIII and it seems like XIII-2 uses the same system, but upgraded. I wanted to start playing it today, but I have my History of Science paper to write... (2 pages done pretty much! 2 more to go, since the last page is for references =P).

I'm pooped, so it's off to bed for me! Here's a picture of the game! Since my brother preordered it from Best Buy, they threw in a little book with the game. I haven't had the time to read it yet, but I hope to find some time tomorrow morning to do so!

 Still in its shrink-wrap!

Oh, and I'll post my review on Soredemo Ikite Yuku soon... Hopefully this weekend!

Big Day!

Woke up later than I would like, but I managed to get some work done! First of all, I finished my 408 responses. I started working on them yesterday, but didn't post since I felt like I was just BSing my way through... like my work was the BS of BS...

Once that was done, I watched my drama. I finished the last two episodes of the series. It was quite an emotional drama and one of the best I ever seen so far, thus I'm going to write a review for it tomorrow! =)

Once I was done dramaing (and vacuuming), I continued working on my 407 paper. I was stuck on my topic of privilege, but lucky for me that a friend was able to give some great ideas! (And for my 409 paper as well!!) After getting nearly a page done, I went and got ready to go out for Bro Night.

Soooo.... we first went to Chinook for one of the bros needed to find a suit. After we were done looking around, we went to Macleod Sushi and BBQ (I think that's the name of the place) to go eat. Unfortunately, the line up was too long, so we just ended up going back to Sushi Ichiban. Since I was hungrier than usual, I ate quite a bit today. I'm sure gonna need those workouts for this upcoming week!

To end off today's post, here's a picture of what I normally don't get at All You Can Eat =P

Salmon Cheek. It's pretty tasty! =)

Hmm...

I seem to be having troubles sharing the link onto my facebook page! Hopefully it'll work today =P

I didn't blog last night since I was so tired coming home and due to the fact that I was working on a paper...

Well today was an interesting day. I started off with a workout. I did a lot of chest and back yesterday, so I focused on arms today. It feels... weird getting back to using weights? The last time I did proper weights, like with proper exercises, was in grade 12...

After working out, I had my specialization class. Today, we discussed about collaboration and how it's important in science. Like they say, 2+2 =5! We had a couple activities that dealt with collaboration, such as designing a Rube Goldberg machine (a machine that is ridiculously complex, but made out of simple machines like levers, pulleys, ramps, etc), and a concept map using words taken from the junior high science curriculum. I had to say that it was a pretty fun class, since we weren't just sitting there listening to the prof talk the entire time.

For 410, we moved to another classroom. This is my first classroom in the Earth Science building! It had a pretty nice view on the 9th floor. We were discussing topics like how to converse the idea of a word, to an object. Simply (or more formally I guess?) put, learning concepts for certain contexts. The example we used was a young elementary student learning the word "sphere" when she holds up a ball-like object. She was unaware that it was a sphere, but she knew that it was not a circle (even though it looks like a circle). Afterwards, we had to design an experiment that coincide with the idea of learning concepts for certain contexts. In this case, it was to do with refractions. We had to design an experiment that explained to students the idea that a pencil doesn't physically bend when submerged in water, even though it looks like it has!

And that was my school day! Too tired to write my papers, so I think I'll just go watch episode 9 of my drama =P

For today's picture, here is a picture of what I ate yesterday at school. Korean BBQ has added some new side dishes to their menu. =P

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Just finished watching episode 8 of my drama! The culprit met with the victim's mother! That was a pretty tense/awkward situation for sure! More about this drama series when I'm done!

Bright and early today! For 407 lecture, there was the discussion on LGBT in society. The lecture was slightly different than the seminar, probably because there was less time. However, I felt that I learnt a little bit more on learning how to create a classroom that would provide a safe environment for all. I even saw my Grade 12 English teacher speaking about the work she has done in the field! It was nice to see her again!

408 seminar was interesting for we discussed the type of learner/teacher we are, based on five different principles: Liberal, Behaviourist, Progressive, Humanistic and Radical. I always thought I was more liberal (which is ironic in name, since it's more about traditional style of teaching), but it turns out that I'm more behaviourist (focussing on hands on experience if i remember correctly), and progressive (problem solving).

Ah, well I better enjoy this week to the fullest for next week is going to be crazy... In other words, I should start my papers and maybe get reading for my group project... Yay...

Didn't take a suitable picture today, so here's a video I found on pokememe! It was quite well made! Pikachu being rick-rolled... or is Pikachu doing the rick-rolling? =P

Weird Hair...

Not washing my hair feels extremely odd this year... (apparently, it's a Chinese tradition to not wash their hair on Lunar New Years, since it washes away your luck!). It's not a greasy feeling, but more like I never knew my hair could stand up/stick out like that...

Well, today marks Lunar New Years in Canada! The year of the Water Dragon. To be honest, I wonder how many more babies will be born this year because of the zodiac animal associated with this year. =P

School was pretty much normal. We had a special presentation from a master's student and a professor from UofA to discuss the LGBT community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/sexual). The presentation taught us a little bit on the LGBT community and how we could possibly teach those students who identify themselves as LGBT. I felt that their presentation was a little bit short on information, but that was probably due to the fact that they're going to come in tomorrow to present during lecture. 

For 406 today, we finished discussing the Edelman book. I'm a little bit confused still with what's going on with the lecture, but I guess I will understand in due time. I just have to open up my notes and re-read them again!

As for my papers... that 5 page paper and that 10 page paper (5 pages single space)... well I got started on one of them? 

Since it is Lunar New Year, my aunt brought some Ponkans (large tangerines), here's a picture of one of them. So gooooooooood

Happy Lunar New Years!

As a friend explained quite well on facebook, not only do Chinese people celebrate this wonderful time of the year!

Today was a pretty ordinary day. I went to a friend's house and played Gundam Extreme VS for the PS3. I have to say it was really enjoyable! There were quite a number of gundams that I was not familiar with, so I went with 00 Qan [T], 00, Exia, Strike Freedom, Wing Gundam Zero Custom (omg... it was so nice in the game... makes me want to redo my MG Wing gundam), and some mole like gundam/zaku class type mobile suit from the original series. I think we played that game for like 3.5 hours straight!

The fighting style reminds me most of the DBZ games, due to the fact that you fly around a large area of land to fight opponents. Unlike DBZ fighters, there's the option of multiplayer play, where you and a friend can fight different types of opponents.

Oh, and did I mention how nice the graphics were on that game?? I'm inclined to get my own copy of the game now. =P

Since I'm not sure what else to write for today, I'm going to end it for now:

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^ That's how I feel like today. So groggy from last night! I guess I'm not as young as I used to be. My left ear is still ringing >_<. It was a lot better now than this morning though!

Anyways... I had no volunteering today since the west entrance at PLC is busted and thus a cold draft can waft towards the piano. I'm not complaining since I could use the few extra hours of sleep! I woke up numerous times during the night to grab drinks of water. I finally was able to get in a solid two hours of sleep from around 9:30ish, till my brother woke me up at 11:40. I recall feeling extremely fatigued, but luckily just mostly that (plus the ringing...)

Work was alright today. Since this week marks Chinese New Years, there weren't a lot of students today. I mostly just sat there helping my two usual students since I couldn't muster enough brain power to mark... I even had troubles figuring out that 12-4 =8...

I guess my boss realized that, so he allowed my brother and I to leave early. Instead of going home, I asked my bro to go eat pho, since I didn't have lunch at all. I got an XL bowl that had... umm... I believe beef slices, tripe and intestines(?). It really helped my fatigue, though I can't say it really helped my thirst!

When I got home... well I couldn't do any work so I just sat on my computer and scrolled the net, played SC and watched my dramas. There's always tomorrow! Since there is no karate tomorrow morning, I have pretty much the whole day to study! YAY,,,,,

Here's a picture of the pho I had today. I just remembered about 10 minutes in that I needed a picture for my post today, so don't mind how my bowl looks. It was a lot nicer looking before I dug in!