Catching up should be an Olympic sport…

You know, being behind at Uni is rather fun.

Seriously.

I like challenges, so I’m weird like that. I’ve totally missed way too many science lectures, and a few Law ones to boot! Awesome, I reckon. Now I’m competing that that wicked long-distance event called “catching up”. It’s a slog, I’ll tell you that much. Got to have the right technique, otherwise you’ll get yourself a red flag. DOn’t want to fail right before you get the gold (like an infamous Australian once did, 10 points if you know who I’m talking about!)

I’ve got two assignments that I know of. Hehe. One is easy (SCB111), and one is interesting (LWB142). Looking forward to getting ‘em done next week on my break…

…as I attempt to run my own business. Gah. I need the money too, my laptops screen just died.

I’m a sad panda.

“I need you to be the strength of widows and soul survivors
I need you to be as fearless as new mothers and new fathers”

I would marry Jacob Bannon if a) I wasn’t straight and b) It was legal.

They’re the beginning lines from my favourite song of all time: Last Light – Converge.

Turn it up loud.

Louder.

Louder.

There we go. Much better.

But I digress. This song’s lyrics really strike a chord with me. It is a call to keep going, never give up, no matter how hard things get.

That’s just the attitude I need at the moment. I’ll tell you one thing: It’s bloody difficult attempting to run your own business and juggle a double-degree at the same time, all the while attempting to keep up some form of social life.

I’m getting a little behind in my work, but I’m catching up now I’m in the swing of things. I’m weird like that. What’s with people complaining about the reading though: I really like it. Again, I think I’m just odd.

I suppose if you like the above sort of music you’d have to be. (Skip to 3:38 in the clip to see how awesome those concerts get).

But anyway. I’m enjoying the hustle and bustle of Uni life now. I’m in the groove, I’ve got my flow on, I’m [insert arbitrary statement about how I'm now used to uni life here]. Got all my gear, got a notetaking system going that works for me, got my time management system up and running.

It’s good.

“Keep breathing
Keep living
Keep searching
Keep pushing on
Keep bleeding
Keep healing
Keep fading
Keep shining on
This is for the hearts still beating”

Josh

Why oh why do you hate me…

Don’t you just hate it when technology doesn’t do what it’s supposed to? I know I sure do.

I hate it even more when the cause of the problem is PEBKAC: Person between keyboard and computer, namely myself.

So, as it turns out we actually have lectures for LWB141. Well. Crap.

Guess what I didn’t put into my Outlook calendar? Go on, guess.

No, not “toothpaste”. What are you, crazy?

So, I’ve now missed the first two lectures for LWB141, and I’m praying to whatever God is listening that I’ll be able to stream them. Hell, I’ll even accept help from the Flying Spaghetti Monster if it means I get to hear those lectures!

There is a lesson in this kiddies: don’t fill in your calendar that determines where you go and when on two hours sleep. It will end in disaster, and possibly religious salvation. Dangerous.

Josh.

PS. Another lesson I learnt: don’t forget your rather critical workbooks for science or law. It makes things a little difficult

PPS: Yeah, I got the lectures after all that

You know, I should probably post…

Man, am I late to this party or what?

Anyway. I’m Josh, a Law student (duh) at QUT Gardens Point (duh). I’m currently doing a double degree: Law and Applied Science, which some handy squirrels informed me that its pretty popular this year!

I’m 17, live on the Gold Coast, and travel to and from the Gold Coast to Brisbane every day. Only an hour train trip, no biggie. I’m currently running my own web design business as well, which is proving quite challenging with Uni, that’s for sure!

I’m still working out my timetable and what classes I’m meant to be and where. Ah well, it happens

I’m into music. Lots of it. Mostly stuff that I guarantee you uncultured people wouldn’t have heard of! I joke, but I’m into Hardcore Punk, Metalcore, British Indie, as well as random acoustic stuff, and some other genres like Underground Hip-hop, etc. Basically anything that has meaningful lyrics, which effectively rules out everything on the radio.

I’m heavily into Rugby Union, being that I’m from New Zuland (sic) originally. I have to say though, the fush and chups is nowhere near as good over here. I referee Rugby, which proves an exciting challenge and also very fun.

Erm, yes. That’s about it. Any questions?