Typing is a challenge when you have a rat on one arm

Am in the lab, 'playing' with my rats. 5 mins with each one, 40 of them, every day for this week.

Funny how I only get the feeling to write when I'm in the lab. I'm not dragging my feet to work as much as I used to, though some mornings, it's still hard to get myself out of the house. Guess it happens to everyone. It appears that I might get to learn other stuff now so that's good. Now and then I still wonder if I'm suited for research. (Not nearly smart enough you see.) But at interesting meetings and talks, I continue to find myself mesmerised, wishing I could produce quality work like that and speak about it with such fevour and knowledge.

Last week, a friend was trying to convince me to try out for SIA's recruitment drive (held last Sun) with him. I contemplated. But didnt bother in the end. It was tempting, (if I do get through, that is) a break from Science (to ponder about what I might be good at, maybe?), the travelling. But I worry about being told I don't look good enough for this 'waitress-in-the-air' job. (This is my personal opinion of the job; not saying it's accurate, and certainly I'm not attempting to belittle it. Apologies to air crew out there if you feel offended.) He got through (all 4 interviews) and according to him, he thinks they're not looking for appearances but more personality (??? I have my doubts). Anyhow, I can't imagine I'd be able to pull it off (especially the smiling-the-whole-time part) and even if I do, I can't bear to think of giving up rowing. But said friend has not given up on trying to persuade me to go for the next round of recruitment (24 Feb, apparently they're very short on manpower now). Well, we'll see, maybe I might just drag myself there (after training on Sunday) so I could tell him 'I told you so' when I don't get through even the first interview.

I've been not been disciplined enough for the gym this week (there goes 1 of my few resolutions for this year in the very first week!!) and pigging out more. haha. *Sigh* Am promising myself I'd get back on the ball after CNY. (oh, the feasts and snacks!!)

On a happier note, I managed to book a budget flight to Hong Kong at the end of Feb! Yay!!! haha. Can't wait!!! My travelling companion's a special someone *winks* and she has a cousin who's working there so we get free accomodation!!! Holidays are what keep me going. I already want to plan for my next trip! So, babes (you know who you are), when are we going to Bangkok??? ^_^