Sunday 24 February 2013

Assortments Post

Another post not consisting of much. A random assortment of things to discuss really of varying importance. First, my break has ended. I slept in, I relaxed, could have used more time, but I'll take what I can get. I have a midterm coming up and I'm sort of prepared.

Well, as prepared as a guy can get. I mean seriously, does the idea of spending your weekend learning about how little kids mispronounce words sound fun to you? Who knew there was a term for dropping the first syllable of a word or adding new sounds to make it easier to pronounce.

Seriously, this is what they sound like to me.
In other news, my echocardiogram went well. Well, I think it went well? Maybe I should have gone into medicine so I'd have at least some idea of what was happening on that screen. It was a bit disconcerting to see my heart beating in black and white. 
It was also uncomfortable as the technician pressed the scanner repeated into my ribs and the scar tissue of my past surgeries.

Seriously though, I could see the valves opening and closing and as neat as it was, I couldn't help be bothered as I watched a little flap of something swing wildly with every pump of my heart. Is this normal? Is this healthy? I have no idea, and I won't until my doctor takes a look at it.

Looks fine to me.

Last but not least, who remembers Patt? My awesome prof from last term who I went to the pub with for drinks every week? The guy I was also going to get a reference letter from? He's a interesting guy, really nice person.

Who has suddenly, and inexplicably gone insane.

Within the span of a month this man has lost his mind. We don't know what has happened, or why he's suddenly lashing out at students and peers but something in his head has snapped. This is very uncharacteristic behaviour because I've known him for years, fellow students have known him for years and he has never acted like this. Always calm, pleasant to be around, funny guy.

Not someone who goes into fits of rage over nothing.

His research students are actually making back-ups of everything in case he destroys everything.

So, looks like I'm going to need a reference letter from someone else now.

Enjoy your week guys, I'll relax when my midterm is done. See you on Wednesday.

20 comments:

  1. Glad you enjoyed your break, there never is enough time when you get them, is there? They seem to go so much faster than when you're working.
    I'm with you on the medicine front, I never know what my doctor is talking about. Good luck on your midterm!

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  2. Glad all went well and hmmm maybe he is possessed now by a demon spawn from hell, also on top of today's post, you may see something that references your coast.

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  3. Your heart is transparent and seemingly not attached to anything. You might want to get that looked at.

    Also, you don't want a reference from a crazy person? Why not? The reference itself could be hilarious.

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  4. That had to be freaky seeing your own heart. Hope your professor gets the meds he needs to be the nice guy he once was!

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  5. Hopefully the scan was alright man and what you seen was normal, it is scary but I think you'll be sweet, at least I hope so anyway.

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  6. Good that you went to the doctor's at last and decided to take your health state seriously. This is very encouraging.

    As for your professor, he may be experiencing some personal problems, don't think that some random stuff would outrage him so much.

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  7. Good luck with the doc. Your initial reaction is fine though hopefully that's the case. As for Patt, maybe he's.. a she.. and PMSing hardcore. Yes? Or maybe he's tired of taking everyone's poo.

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  8. Not much going but entertaning to read actually. Hope the professor calms down...end of winter blues maybe.

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  9. Wow, sorry about your friend. Please keep us posted on your health stuff. Sending you good thoughts.

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  10. Wonder what is going on with Patt? I hope all is well with him.

    Good luck with the results from the echocardiogram. I hope you get them soon.

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  11. Oh, no! I wonder what's going on with him? Do you think it's actual mental illness, or could he just be having a really, really, REALLY bad week?

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  12. You know kiddo, you just never know what demons somewhat might be fighting. In his case you may never know. Good luck on your mid-terms.

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  13. Glad to hear your EKG went well. At least I hope it did.

    Sorry to hear about the prof, seemed like a cool guy

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  14. i remember about pat
    may be he is going through some emotional problem
    yes keeping back up is good idea

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  15. I'm not sure I could sit and look at my beating heart. I'm a bit of a wuz.

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  16. Wishing you luck for your midterm. Perhaps your old Prof has a broken heart? Or loin? Same thing ;)

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  17. Great news about your heart. Hope you did well on your midterms. Freaky about the professor.

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  18. I like medical tests that allow you to watch on a screen. It's so rare to get a glimpse into our own inner workings.

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  19. Teachers go insane on a regular basis. I've seen it happen more than once. Crying teachers, running teachers... you name it. I'm still waiting for my turn.

    Good to hear the echocardiogram went well.

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