Octopus Paul

Am seeking Octopus Paul to spot my exams questions...!!  Since this lil Sotong seems so good at predicting things...why not asking him to spot what questions are gonna come out in my exams...
Really can't remember so much theories.  Had been experiencing this "Read this forget that" syndrome.  Read over and again and yet unable to remember.  Too much theories lah...

Though, I'm confident to pass my exams but I'm aiming for A ssss.  I looked forward to obtain another Dean List this semester. 

Studying

I've exactly 7 days to 'stuff-in' all the theories and facts into my lil coconut ...ya my Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics and Health Education papers.
To tell the truth, I haven't been concentrating on my revision, thus far I had been busy with my thesis paper.  I do have problems remembering facts especially this semester where I'm taking a theorically inclined papers like linguistics subjects.  To make matter worst, both papers will commence on the same day !  My uni is rather "inconsiderate" to hold two heavy papers on the similiar day.  Mind you...these papers are full of theories and many of them are overlapped which may cause confusion among the students espcially yours truly.  This coming Friday the 13th...is gonna be a tough taxing day for me. 

I do hope that I do not get tanggled up wit the theories.  Oh boy...my lil coconut ! 

You see, I tried to study the 1st chapter over and again but seems to kept on forgetting  them as I move to the next chapter.  Hence, it's back to square 1. 
   
Is there a concise manner for remembering facts ...I wonder !!!


Having a condusive place to study...hmmm I do have one which is quiet and secluded.  I knew I'm unable to handle distractions while studying, that's why allocated a room in my lil abode solely for studies...with totally no computer nor Wifi.  I banned food in here too.  With just a table and comfortable cushionated chair, air conditioned and bright lighting.  Perfect environment for deep concentrations.

But..but but.....how come I'm still unable to study well in here ?  What's wrong with me ?     


I knew that "Success does not come without effort!"
Therefore, I'm prepared to sacrifice.  Sacrifice what...ya..my time, my Internet, my TV, my fun time...and all.  Patience and determination...I have loads of it.  hahahhh...am pretty adamant to get good grades...if possible First Class Honours.

Kept reminding myself...that I'm capable of obtaining flying rainbow colours.  I want the Dean List....I want...I want..

Study tips from experts...I have done mind mapping, various short notes...and somehow the facts just refuse to stick onto my lil coconut.  Colourful notes, highlighted notes....didn't help either.

Mnemonics of important points to ease memorisation....only helped a bit. 

And when I thought I was the auditory person, so I recorded my voice and hear them through MP3....but still gain nothing.  And then I thought I was visual kind....   

Nothing works....oh gosh...it's ain't easy having a rustic brain.  The system is slow.  Or perhaps storage space not enough. Whatever it is...I still need to study.  Alright, Ann...log off and get back to your revision now..  Am not supposed to blog during such crucial moments....

Another hurdle

The highlight of my 4 year study is probably my thesis paper.  And I'm glad that I've manage to produce one recently.  Am proud of myself (wink-wink).  Do you know that I did all that basically on my own.  It's ain't easy for a first time like yours truly.  Started everything from scratch of zero knowledge.  From writing endless literature reviews, creating research methodology that could provide reliable datas to statistics analysis.  Hey...they aren't easy for 'senior students' like us.  I had to read up or surf for resources....
As part timers, I need to juggle my many hats_ all in a row~ multi-tasking between my teaching job, mummy duties and my other assignments.  Am fortunate to have helpful people around to help when time was limited. 
Months passed without me realizing, and finally...tadaaaa...the completion of my research paper.  Summitted to my lecturer a couple of days ago....what a relieve.   
 
Now that I've finished that difficult paper..... the next challenge will be my final exams @ 13 August.   This is another gruelling hurdle I've to face..... !  This semester, I have 3 papers back to back in 2 days.  Theorical papers like Sociolinguistics and Psycholinguistics on the same day@ 3 hours each.  And the following day, Health Education Pedagogy.  Imagine...TWO heavily laiden theorical papers scheduled on the same day.  Expecting my brain to absorb the varied language theories and then regurgitate them onto my answer sheets.  Hopefyllt, my lil coconut doesn't get 'diarrhoea' over the mixture of theories.  Am worry that I gotten mixed up with the theories.....

Hmmmmmm., still have one week to swallow as much my brain could....wish me luck..la
 

Mission Accomplished

The moment I summitted my thesis paper to my lecturer...it was like a total relieve ..all of a sudden my shoulders became light as feathers.  I've gladly completed all the neccesary assignments for this semester.  And the best part, I completed my research paper way before the due date!  A great acomplishment.

A month ago, things was real bad.  My proposal was rejected.  Had to rewrite my literature review.  My tutor disagreed with my  research methodolody.  She demanded a different questionnaire.  This meant that 3/4 of my draft was out.  Arghhhhh 

1001 things circling through my mind.  Everything went kaput..when I struggled to write.  Blank...aimless...

Emotionally, I just want to write it and shove it through the hole. If it comes back, rewrite it and shove it through again … after three or four times … maybe it’s done.
Intellectually, I won’t be able to do that. I’ll have to do my best. But, can I get it done on time?  And that was "all-day, all-night efforts … with naps and food only". (Oh yeah, water, too.) As one person put it (and I laughed) “research prison.”.  Juggling between my teaching job and completing my paper...

Finally, I could breathe the air of relieve... 

These are all my hardwork.

The 3 main assignments for this semester

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Another assignment...where I designed a teaching kit complete with CDs, storyboard and manuals. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The research paper summitted to my supervisor.  The original hard cover one is still pending at the binding shop. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Now that everything is done, I'm preparing myself for my final exams @ 13 August.  Wish me luck. 

My 39th Birthday

A low fat Chiffon Birthday cake bought from Carrefour at RM3.99.  The best part, Ah Boy bought it with his own savings !  It really melt my heart.  He's growing up. 

Happy Birthday to me.