I have done absolutely nothing related to homework/piano today, so I plan to sleep early.
My legs hurt quite a bit, I'm guessing its because of running so much after a generally dormant summer. Oh well, its better now after I used some of that analgesic, whatever that meant. However, I do have to run the 6 laps tomorrow...
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
10
Well, I guess I can't really stall not doing much homework for any longer, cause I just got quite a bit of assignments today. Hm. Maybe it'll take something like this to give me a push to really get back into the regular routine. Which means I need to make a daily timetable, something that I've only done once this school year, plus an organization period to get everything straight.
At the very least, I'm sleeping relatively early...
But not for long, at least, if I don't get everything straight, and soon.
Oh yeah...
By the way, during the summer, I was contemplating whether or not to continue piano or not. I thought that if I got a low mark on my Grade 8 Pratical, I wouldn't continue, and vice versa. Well, it actually wasn't that important to me, as I wasn't eagerly waiting for the test results. I just remembered and checked on the spur of the moment. Anyways, I did fine, getting 82. Like always, the teacher took pity on me. And also gave me the benefit of the doubt. (I made a couple of false starts, and sort of pretended that I played the wrong song and didn't hear her correctly, and so on and so forth).
My teacher just told me to start on Grade 10, because she wants me to finish it before I reach Grade 12 in regular school. Well, that means I have 2 years to complete several theory courses.
Oh, by the way, I missed the Emmys.
At the very least, I'm sleeping relatively early...
But not for long, at least, if I don't get everything straight, and soon.
Oh yeah...
By the way, during the summer, I was contemplating whether or not to continue piano or not. I thought that if I got a low mark on my Grade 8 Pratical, I wouldn't continue, and vice versa. Well, it actually wasn't that important to me, as I wasn't eagerly waiting for the test results. I just remembered and checked on the spur of the moment. Anyways, I did fine, getting 82. Like always, the teacher took pity on me. And also gave me the benefit of the doubt. (I made a couple of false starts, and sort of pretended that I played the wrong song and didn't hear her correctly, and so on and so forth).
My teacher just told me to start on Grade 10, because she wants me to finish it before I reach Grade 12 in regular school. Well, that means I have 2 years to complete several theory courses.
Oh, by the way, I missed the Emmys.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
9
Okay. I think I should be going to sleep now. Just a brief overview of what happened today.
Regular routinue, homework, piano, etc.
However, participated in a project as an interviewee for somebody. It was about a "kids view" of the world, or more accurately, their school-related habits.
Regular routinue, homework, piano, etc.
However, participated in a project as an interviewee for somebody. It was about a "kids view" of the world, or more accurately, their school-related habits.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
8
The common cold's been making its rounds at school lately, and I'm one of the victims.
Oh well, I think I should be sleeping now.
Oh well, I think I should be sleeping now.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
7 and String Theory Questions
1. When does theory become fact?
The line is actually blurred according to some, as some people consider facts to be influenced in one way or another by theory. I am somewhat confused, but from what I understand, 'theory' is used to explain 'facts', and is more of the reasoning behind these facts, and not necessarily 'scientific facts' themselves.
2. What is the difference between philosophy and theory?
Again, I don't have a clear idea, and after some research, I believe that theory is an explanation based on logic or mathematical calculations of scientific facts, that can either be tested using the scientific method or through observations.
The definition of philosophy is highly debated, and this explanation may not be the perfect one. Philosophy is more of a method, rather than the actual results. The method is based on rational thinking.
3. When will string theory be a religion?
Well, as far as I know, religion is very hard to define, and is quite subjective. You can get a very general definition, in which string theory is already a religion (then again, so would most scientific theories), in which it is a group of people holding a same group of beliefs; or believing in a set of doctrine that governs our lives. Otherwise, you would go into more stringent definitions, which involves deities, and those that are sacred, or divine, or spiritual. Now, if you used that definition, string theory would very likely not become a religion.
Blog 7
Today I switched from Spanish 9 to Japanese 10, because I just felt that learning Japanese would probably be more important to me now than Spanish. Well, anyways, it turns out my teacher and I had a lot to talk about. She lived in Yokohama, a little bit north of where I lived, but she was there from 2000-2001, where she taught at one of the best public schools in the city. Then, she got fired, due to cuts across the board, and came here. Well, I stayed in Yokohama for the summers of 2002-4, and so we had quite a bit to talk about, particularly the development in Minato Mirai 21, or whatever its called.
Quite a pleasant surprise, except now I have to copy 15 pages of 5 hiragana characters.
The line is actually blurred according to some, as some people consider facts to be influenced in one way or another by theory. I am somewhat confused, but from what I understand, 'theory' is used to explain 'facts', and is more of the reasoning behind these facts, and not necessarily 'scientific facts' themselves.
2. What is the difference between philosophy and theory?
Again, I don't have a clear idea, and after some research, I believe that theory is an explanation based on logic or mathematical calculations of scientific facts, that can either be tested using the scientific method or through observations.
The definition of philosophy is highly debated, and this explanation may not be the perfect one. Philosophy is more of a method, rather than the actual results. The method is based on rational thinking.
3. When will string theory be a religion?
Well, as far as I know, religion is very hard to define, and is quite subjective. You can get a very general definition, in which string theory is already a religion (then again, so would most scientific theories), in which it is a group of people holding a same group of beliefs; or believing in a set of doctrine that governs our lives. Otherwise, you would go into more stringent definitions, which involves deities, and those that are sacred, or divine, or spiritual. Now, if you used that definition, string theory would very likely not become a religion.
Blog 7
Today I switched from Spanish 9 to Japanese 10, because I just felt that learning Japanese would probably be more important to me now than Spanish. Well, anyways, it turns out my teacher and I had a lot to talk about. She lived in Yokohama, a little bit north of where I lived, but she was there from 2000-2001, where she taught at one of the best public schools in the city. Then, she got fired, due to cuts across the board, and came here. Well, I stayed in Yokohama for the summers of 2002-4, and so we had quite a bit to talk about, particularly the development in Minato Mirai 21, or whatever its called.
Quite a pleasant surprise, except now I have to copy 15 pages of 5 hiragana characters.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Monday, September 10, 2007
5
Yesterday I finally ordered the book, and, according to a email they sent me, it should arrive on or before September 17, 2007.
I got some homework today, and I also did get some homework earlier last week, but honestly, I really haven't gotten started on them. I'm just constantly procrastinating, still thinking that summer's not over yet, and I have some time left. Sigh.
I remember I wrote down a list/plan of action of how to be more productive, etc., but I have to find that list. As of now, I can't find it, and I suspect that it was thrown away along with some of my notes from last year. Oh well, if I can't find it, I'll probably start on a new list, as I do need to sit down and really work on my very vague goals.
Oh, by the way, I changed the number of the blog, as I made a mistake on the numbering.
I got some homework today, and I also did get some homework earlier last week, but honestly, I really haven't gotten started on them. I'm just constantly procrastinating, still thinking that summer's not over yet, and I have some time left. Sigh.
I remember I wrote down a list/plan of action of how to be more productive, etc., but I have to find that list. As of now, I can't find it, and I suspect that it was thrown away along with some of my notes from last year. Oh well, if I can't find it, I'll probably start on a new list, as I do need to sit down and really work on my very vague goals.
Oh, by the way, I changed the number of the blog, as I made a mistake on the numbering.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
4
I just started getting back into the work routine, but I'm not doing that well.
By the way, the VMA's are on tonight.
Oh, and I just spent the better half of an hour watching Ellen DeGeneres online. But, the thing is that I can barely hear her.
By the way, the VMA's are on tonight.
Oh, and I just spent the better half of an hour watching Ellen DeGeneres online. But, the thing is that I can barely hear her.
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