I've started playing Mass Effect lately, I think I'm about halfway on the storyline, not counting side quests. I can roughly see where the storyline is going, and it's not particularly brilliant, but it's still OK. The FPS controls could've been tighter, but it's sufficient. It's not an excellent game, but it's definitely above average.
The Degeneration of Diligence
Week 1:Do every tutorial question and reading as soon as possible. No funny business.
Week 2: Do every tutorial question and reading after the last lecture of the week.
Week 3: Do every tutorial question and reading during the weekend.
Week 4: Do every tutorial question before tutorials.
Week 5: Finish as many tutorial questions as possible in the one hour before the tutorial.
Week 6: Do tutorial questions while waiting for the tutor to arrive.
Week 7: Copy down answers from tutor and do questions afterwards.
Week 8: Forget about copying answers and doing questions, and wait for answers to be posted online.
Week 9: Decide to download answers next week.
Week 10: Decide to put off downloading answers (including last week's to next week.
Week 11: Decide to put off downloading lecture slides, readings and tutorials until end of the semester.
Week 12: Panic because exam is in 9 days.
My Desk - Revisited
Two years ago, there was a post regarding my desk and where I stored my stuff: click here.
I've decided that now I've moved to a new place, it's time I update it with my new table! The last time you saw my table, it looked like this:
I've changed the layout of my room and now have a new desk lamp!
I won't be numbering everything like last time (since it's not that cluttered), but I think it's always a good idea to tell you what's in the photo so you can look for it. :D
Let's take a closer look at the left side of the photo:
Items in the photo: 1. Empty IKEA food container. 2. Spindle of Verbatim DVD-Rs. 3. Left speaker. 4. Chimei 22" monitor - if you can guess what website this is, heh. 5. Pack of sweets. 6. Electric shaver. 7. fx-570w calculator 8. Green highlighter 9. Plug converter. 10. Ruler. 11. Safeway receipt. 12. IKEA receipts. 13. Green USB hub. 14. Apple Wireless Keyboard.
Then, what about the right side of the photo?
Items in the photo:
1. PowerBook G4 1.5GHz
2. Right speaker.
3. Pair of IKEA scissors.
4. Yellow highlighter (not easily visible)
5. Camera.
6. Toilet paper.
7. Loads of stationery and receipts.
8. VX Revolution.
9. MX610.
10. Plastic spork/foon.
11. 1GB thumbdrive.
12. Desk lamp! Woo-hoo!
Underneath the table: 13. All-in-one printer. 14. Box of Magic commons. 15. File of stuff to settle with uranium238. 16. Box file for books and stuff.
What is not in any photo but underneath the table: Consoles and CD files containing games for those consoles, headphones, loads of AC adapters (I mean LOADS.)
Malaysian Elections 2008
Yes, I care about the Malaysian elections. I'm a little shocked at the results, but overall, I think it's a huge improvement towards a more democratically balanced Malaysia. Can't say I'm happy, can't say I'm disappointed either. But one word to describe what I think: COOL.
Why I'm Not Particularly Happy Today
Now, I've connected myself to XBox Live every once in a while. Now, if you live in the UK or Australia, then you know full well what it's like waiting for Rock Band. We've been waiting for a LONG time - and we still don't have a release date to speak of. There has been no news whatsoever to speak of, besides the fact that it's coming out sometime this year.
And then today, I logged in the XBox Live Marketplace to see this really nice ad.
*cue extreme annoyance and anger*
If you'll excuse me, I'll go back to writing out cover letters for potential employers after lunch, by when I've hopefully cooled off somewhat. :P
(Btw, if this is Microsoft's way of telling me to get the PS3 version, I'll be more than happy to do so. As soon as Play-Asia gets the stock to send me.)
Update: Just thought I'd post my gamercard.
