The Other Side

Illustrated Guide to a PHD

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:02:50 +1100

Manga of the Week: Iris Zero

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:18:36 +1100

So recently I’ve been reading a lot of manga so I thought I would try posting some of the gems I’ve found during my search. I’d like to start off with Iris Zero since in my opinion its one of the newer mangas which I feel has potential.

So what is it about this manga which catches my eye? I’m not quite sure actually. The characters are well made, the art style is refreshing, and the story just comes to life.

Synopsis from Mangafox:

In a world where every boy and girl has a special power called Iris, Toru who, as a result of not having any kind of special power, was bullied from a young age, lives by his motto: “low exposure” – to live without standing out. But his peaceful school life changes when he receives a certain “Confession” from the schools most popular girl, Koyuki. His motto begins to shake!!

The school fantasy story that shakes the heart begins with their meeting.

mandaflewaway: CLICK TO MAKE SOME MUSIC

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 22:32:08 +1100

mandaflewaway:

CLICK TO MAKE SOME MUSIC

A new story for the new year ;o

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:32:15 +1100

I awoke slowly. The feeling that something was not quite right kept niggling in the back of my mind. I reached for my phone to check the time.

9am.

Shit.

I should have noticed earlier from the way the light was shining through my window. It was definitely too bright out for the time I should have been up and about. I had gotten home at 6 thinking that I could ninja some sleep in before waking my ass up at 8. My insurance was my phone alarm which, looking back I haven’t actually tested yet. But that my friends is a story for another day. I rolled out of bed to get my bearings. And thats when it struck.

It was a feeling that I had only felt once before. At this point in time I barely recognised the telltale signs of what I knew would be the beginning of what would be a rather, uncomfortable day. The feeling in the center of my being could not be suppressed. It seemed that my body had decided to reject one or more of the constituents of the previous nights revelries. I thought quickly about what would have been the likely culprit. I didn’t like my chances. There were indeed many things which I probably should have taken in smaller quantities if at all. Was it the undercooked lamb? I doubt it. Perhaps it was the chocolate sprinkles of unknown origin. This I believe was a more likely candidate, however I do not believe that on its own it could have achieved the level of devastation I felt inside. Closer I think was what I was having the chocolate sprinkles with. Jelly and icecream.

I know that in your minds you are thinking. NAY. It cannot be. Neither did I until I remembered that hidden deep within the flavor of this delicious dessert was the underlying taste of vodka. I say underlying because for some reason unknown the vodka had decided to concentrate itself at the bottom of the jelly regardless of how well mixed it was.

But then I remembered the sensation. This feeling of queasiness which had a nostalgic theme to it. For it was not too long ago when trapped in the bunker that I had come across this feeling. It was in fact caused by the ingestion of one too many energy drinks. But I believe that one too many may have been an understatement. I don’t have an exact number of how many I had over the course of the night. But I do remember going through at least a 3rd of a bottle of jaegarmeister. Having run out of redbulls I had appropriated my secret stash of monster from my place. A remnant of 7-11’s infamous $1 day.

Yes this was definitely it. Although it seems that I have discovered another symptom from all this. Maybe it is related. Maybe it isn’t. All I know is that my fingers have been tingling for the last acouple hours as if they were numb. But I still have full awareness and control. Perhaps my mutant powers have awoken, perhaps this is the infamous Carlton Draught Tingle.

Carlton Draught Tingle - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJoERq9Eznc

For those who are unaware.

Regardless

Happy New Years Guys

New Years Resolution 1.

Don’t drink too many energy drink in a short period of time.

PS. In my head this story was better formed. It kinda got lost in translation or I got distracted while writing it. Either way I hope everyone enjoys the new year.

I have mass. You have mass. That means that we’re mutually...

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:31:00 +1100

I have mass. You have mass. That means that we’re mutually attracted <3.

~Anon

What one thing are you exceptionally good at?

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:43:33 +1100

Diffusing difficult situations

Ask me anything

Pieces of Me

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 23:24:06 +1100

In our lives there are people who help us along the way, who make us smile, who remind us what it means to be us. Every now and then we should take time to think about these people who have had such a large impact on our lives to once again remind ourselves of what they mean to us and the part they played in making our lives complete.

And so I declare the “Pieces of Me” Challenge. Every now and then, take a trip down memory lane and pick a person who has contributed in making you the person you are today. What is it that sets them apart from all the other people who you have known?

~Anon

I approve, it has a special quality which sets it apart from the...

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:38:41 +1100

I approve, it has a special quality which sets it apart from the rest. <3

dangarous:

hiuy:

A friend of mine - Ana Tenodora

that’s…cute :O

Break

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 01:18:51 +1100

So basically I’ve realised that I’ve been neglecting my tumblr. Well I guess neglecting is an understatement seeing as how I havent been here for a while. Life has its ups and downs and lets just say that recently theres been alot of downs… Alot of downs

But thats life and I guess theres nothing I can do about it now that its over. There was alot of rage over the days. None of which my laptop decided to share so it crashed instead. I have taken this as a sign that the world should not see the darker side of me.

SHAME

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 15:43:17 +1100

is when you know that by your actions or lack thereof that you have caused harm to those around you. When you know that you could have made a difference but didn’t.

~Anon

day 35| photo of your favorite body part Ok so technically it...

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:58:00 +1100

day 35| photo of your favorite body part

Ok so technically it isnt actually a photo but yeah. My favourite body part is probably the face. Its the only thing between you and certain death when a girl is pissed.

Tales of fail

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:22:00 +1100

I know how much you guys love my stories of fail so heres another for your entertainment, as well as a self update for my assignment(s). … Just one I think.

So recently I’ve been disappearing for extended periods of time to work on an assignment at my friends place. I’ve learnt many many things. Most of them quite useless but that is beside the point.

Anyways yesterday was one such day and I got there early to start cutting up the parts for constructions after which I had to wait for some of the other guys to get there so I decided that I’d go grab some maccas. Nothing special right? Should have been simple right? WRONG!!!

So this is what I originally planned to do

This is what ended up happening.

My basic thought process was. MAN SEEMS PRETTY FAR. Might as well turn on Polding St and go to Stocklands and eat there.

*turns off Cumberland Highway*

So all I have to do now is go straight right?

…

I don’t remember it being this far on the map.

…

Why do I see signs for Bonnyrigg?

…

Oh look its a McDonalds … oooooooooo a subway. I think I’ll eat alittle healthier today.

*goes in to buy lunch and walks out*

…

Ok now where the fuck am I.

Good thing that I’ve been in the general area before, so I sorta knew my way back after a while. I basically headed in the general direction back to Fairfield. Only thing was I couldn’t go back the way I came because the road was blocked.

*sigh* What can you do aye?

Anyways I got back fine =)

So basically back to work on the assignment after lunch … well after lunch they hadnt gotten there yet so I basically jumped back online. For those who saw my facebook status saying “going to disappear off the face of the earth”… well lets just say that it didnt work out the way I thought it would? xD

Its been about 3 weeks. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO BUILD A BOX WITH WHEELS?

The other vehicle was more complex but was finished in a day. We’ve made about 3 boxes with wheels and none of them work properly.

This is what it looked like last week.

This is what it looks like now. *sigh*

I’ve come to learn that nothing is easy. It just looks easy to deceive you to trick you into thinking that its easy and then it can surprise buttsex you when you least expect it.

I’ve also learnt that if someone broke a set of bearings with a hammer it generally means you SHOULDN’T use a hammer AND a clamp on your last set, because it breaks even faster. I take no responsibility for the breaking of the second set other than egging him on since he thought he could do what we couldnt. Theres another lesson. Dont egg someone on if them failing involves you not being able to finish the assignment.

Oh heres something else.

I did that the first time I worked on the circuit. You may remember from last time I mentioned some awesome plan to use encoders and stuff to control the motor. I ended up blowing up the IC and melting the board, the other reason I gave up was because the switch bounced 3 or 4 times when it closed. For those have no idea what I’m on about think about a door. You want to count how many times the door closes but everytime the door closes it bounces slightly so that it opens and closes acouple times. So basically instead of 1 it counts like 3 or 4 and it totally throws off your readings. If you guys still have no idea what I’m on about … go close a door.

Anyway the above picture is the result of me going ok so its a 12V flipflop … so it should be able to take 12V right? WRONG.

The first time there was this popping sound.. hmm nothing suss … it still looked ok. Plug it in again and POOF!!! Black smoke and the smell of burnt plastic. Being the idiot that I was touched it while it was still hot. Ahh well now those 9 squares are unusable.

day 34| most current photo not taken on webcam (play around and dress up if you want!)

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:50:00 +1100

There is a story behind this photo. I’ll post the link up as soon as I’ve finished writing it.

EDIT: Relevant story

Revision on 3's of me

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:27:12 +1100

it has come to my attention that the names I had posted up are not the names i go by the most frequently.

Will now add mum in there due to its overnight rise in popularity ==

will continue with my challenges later tonight, but for now im going back to sleep mechatronics 2 can wait …

3's of me

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 23:56:01 +1100

Three names I go by:

1. twinky

2. luffy

3. antony

Three Places I have lived:

1. St Marys

2. Dean Park

3. Kemps Creek

Three Favorite drinks:

1. SWEET BARLEY TEA!!!

2. Herbal Jelly Drink

3. Sugar cane juice

Three TV Shows that I watch:

1. My girlfriend is a gumiho

2. God of study

3. Code Geass

Three places I have been: *most recent*

1. St Marys

2. Central

3. Cabramatta

Three places I am looking forward to go:

1. Japan

2. Korea

3. US

People that I sms/sms me regularly:

generally the people im working with

1.Tan

2. David

3. jepjep

Three of my favorite foods:

1. Curry Rice

2. Ramen

3. Pho

Three people you talk to the most:

1. Ngan <3

2. Hana

3. Cindy

Three friends I think will respond:

since this is on tumblr ….

1. SHERIN

2. DANGAR

3. JK

I CHOOSE YOU!!!!

Three things I am looking forward to:

1. Graduating from uni

2. Being rich

3. Growing up

Three things that are always by your side:

1. Wallet

2. Phone

3. Keys

Three things I always look forward to during weekends:

1. Sleep

2. Mindless work

3. Less time on shittyrail

Three things I always do every morning:

1. Breakfast

2. Shower

3. Get dressed

day 33| list three things you want out of life that you are currently working towards

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 23:27:22 +1100

*sigh* 3 things which I want which I’m working towards… hmm well this would be so much easier if it was just 3 things that I want

1. My uni degree

2. Summer Trip

3. Family of my own ;o (long long long long time away)

day 32| photo of yourself at least ten years ago

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:45:00 +1100

Greeting Minions.

You may or may not have noticed a giant break in my posts. Worry not for there was a good reason for this, other than my laziness… I WAS BUSY PREPARING THIS!!!!

BEHOLD!!! AND BE AMAZED!! A PHOTO FROM MORE THAN 10 YEARS AGO!!!

What do you guys think? HAHAHAHHAHA

"My head and heart are full. The only thing which is empty is my wallet."

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:23:30 +1100

“My head and heart are full. The only thing which is empty is my wallet.”

- Anon

day 30| reward yourself with something frivolous.

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:26:42 +1100

Google defines frivolous as being:

not serious in content or attitude or behavior; “a frivolous novel”; “a frivolous remark”; “a frivolous young woman”

I believe that THIS COUNTS!!.

So today I finished watching this. As someone who rarely likes k-drama I found this one to be exquisite. The story line was beautiful, the characters well thought out and it was carried out with perfect execution. It was too sappy, had the right amount of humor and most of all. It did not exaggerate the love to the extent soap bubbles like most other dramas which have passed my way.

I won’t ruin it for those who have yet to see it, but I believe that this is a must watch for anyone who’s into the ROMCOM genre.

Its called My girlfriend is a nine-tailed fox/gumiho.

The name depends on where you go to find it.

day 29| write a haiku or make a friendship bracelet or start a creative endeavor

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +1100

The world comes and goes

Things may not always work out

But still I love you

~Anon