Cry for Longevity

I know people cry to vent out certain emotions that are too strong for them to hold back...but I have never heard that crying could prolong your life! Haha...anyway this is what I heard over the radio station...they said that one of the reason why females have longer lifespan than males is because we, females cry more often...

They said that after crying, well-being is often increased...hmmm...can't deny but not everything though...

Oh well, but if it is really one of the reason for longevity, then I think I will have a VERY long lifespan! Oh my! Probably I should stop doing it or rather not so often...haha...so not to prolong my sufferings any longer than it should be...

 Last words: Hmmm how true?

Last week of classes

Time flies! It has been more than 3 months since I am here! Can't believe it still...and this week is the last week of Semester 1, another thing that is unbelievable!

Monday's class had only a few people but it was good...we had food and did some discussion on a case study similar to the assignment that we will be doing...

Food prepared by our lecturer! Thanks Maja!

Tuesday's class was boring! Half of the original class size came and by break time, half left...sigh...it is a sign that they should do some changing...

Thursday's class was full attendance but Gina had to leave halfway because she was sick...take care Gina! We also had food where everyone brought something to the class...hmmm it was good but still felt like an outcast...oh well...

The food!

The nice cupcakes by Lauren! Thanks!

I could say...everything ended with a smile...

Last words: I am a few months nearer to my permanent comeback!

Have you ever?

Have you ever felt so alone that no matter how many people around makes any difference?

Have you ever felt so longed for a hug yet no one is there for you to do so?

Have you ever felt cold and chilly wind against the warmth of the tears on your face?

Last words: Yes I did...

More ahead

Today Swinburne held a morning tea session for students who are enrolled in their Postgraduate Psychology courses which was intended to brief the students about the placement that will start next semester...and also to brief or rather to let the family members or partner of the student a clearer idea of what their family member or partner is doing...which I think was a good idea...but too bad I had to attend it alone =(

Roger giving the briefing

But anyway, got to know more about the placement and I decided to finally check out if I could take leave during the placement...well, turned out as expected, I couldn't take too long a leave, which is understandable...so I guess I would have to miss all the weddings and get back just in time for CNY then...

After the briefing, there was some refreshments...ate some and left, felt so out of place...

Then went for some shopping and I bought this!

Hehe...hello operator!

Last words: Can't wait...

Enlightenment & Determination

Today there was a talk on Working with Gay and Lesbian Clients, I registered for it long time ago as I thought it was quite interesting to learn more as I have yet to chance upon such people in my life, or maybe I do but I am not aware of, hmmm...

Anyway, the person giving the talk is also a gay psychologist who is currently working with gay and lesbian clients...I didn't know the fact that he is also one was rather taken aback when he told us he is, I am not sure if everyone in the class already knew he is or not...but yea to me I was quite surprised and also respect that he is being very open about it and I absolutely salute his courage...

We went through the notes and a lot of things are rather new to me...and the one thing that strike me the most is that one of the researchers actually suggested that sexuality is not categorical as whether you are 100% heterosexual or 100% homosexual...that is interesting! The researcher mentioned that in the survey that he conducted, he found that actually quite a number of people who are heterosexual actually have had some time in their life had been with person of the same sex...hmmm...

Then we went on to learn about the stages that homosexuals go through before they actually come to being committed as being a homosexual...and then I realized, okay the speaker has actually gone through all the stages and is now committed...and yes he admitted that he was also struggling in the beginning but he made it...*applause* good on him!

So yea that was the talk...took something home! Satisfied! =)

P.S: Just to note, I am neither pro nor against homosexual

Then after the talk, rushed all the way to YC's place for class...this class was a continuation of the class 2 Fridays ago...I told myself I wanted to go no matter what...so I did...and I am glad I did...

During the class, the speaker showed us a clip of how cows are killed in a farm...it was heart wrenching to watch but it also reminded me of why I had also started to cut down on my meat intake since 3 years ago...but I must say since don't know when, I have started to forget why did I do so and went sort of astray...but the clip really came as a reminder and another knock to my head...and so I shall take it as another wake up call and continue on my journey to totally stay clear of being a omnivore...although I know it is difficult with so many temptations around...but I am going to do it step-by-step and on my own pace and hopefully someday I will be a total herbivore!


Last words: To all, I hope you could stay true to yourself too! You can do it!

Need help?

Recently there have been a few assignments handed to us...I thought I would not ask for any help and do it on my own...but halfway through, I was so stuck...didn't know how to go on, so I asked for help...okie I was promised help but it came so much more later...I was a bit disappointed...I KNOW, I know I should be expecting people to help but I just couldn't help it especially when I was being promised!

So what I usually do is that I will make excuses up for that person...like 'oh may be the person is busy or forgot'...and so I will ask them again...and when once again it was delayed I do the same thing and I asked again...usually I will ask roughly around three times before giving up...

The worst thing is not the repeated asking...but the devastation that it brought after every asking and no help delivered...then I would hate myself for asking for help and get myself in this heartbreaking state...

Then I reflected, did I ever do that to anyone? My answer I think would likely be NO, unless I really forget but once reminded I will get it done! To me, when a person asked for help, means they are really in need, otherwise they wouldn't have asked for it...and if anyone were to ask me for help, I can guarantee you that I will definitely help you as much as I can and I will make sure I do it promptly...if ever I think I couldn't help, I would tell you right in the face that I couldn't help and probably ask you to ask someone else...well that's just me, couldn't ask everyone to be like me right?

So, what do I do usually?

Last words: Just do it on my own!

How 'smart' are you?

Yeay! Now I have two intelligence tests at home...BUT...I haven't have time to play with them! Argh! Okie, I seriously need to find time to do that...

Tada! WAIS-IV and WISC-IV

Last words: Need your intelligence tested out?