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Okay, so far, there hasn't been much update here... i'll try to update this later... well, it's because i'm too busy to do so... haha... ciao!

Hello Volume 2!

Yipee... I'm so happy that Volume 1 of the Suzuki Violin Method Book is so over! Haha... I finished it after 2 months... Yey, and that's an achievement! The last piece, Gavotte by F.J. Gossec, was NOT that easy. 'Twas fast but I managed to play it although I just needed to perfect it a bit more. Well, hello and welcome 2nd volume! haha... I'm so excited... More updates about my violin playing in the future... haha.... :)

Oh...

Oh goodness! I just can't believe my last post was more than a month ago. haha. Well, I know there should be a lot to post about but I just don't know where to start or simply, I just can't think of anything to talk about. HAHA. Sorry, I guess I don't feel like being open right now. *drama* haha. So what now? IDK. I guess I just have to continue working on my other profiles in this vast web community. I suppose that's going to be it. At least I was able to post something. HarHar. I promise I will write about something sensible next time. TaTa for now!

 

Yey! It's summer time! :)

After a very stressful finals exam week, my friends (Sol, Leo, Golda, Jamie, and Gemma) and I went to MOA (SM Mall of Asia) to have some fun, obviously. We played bowling, which we absolutely enjoyed a lot, and went on a photoshoot spree.... haha... (We've spent so much time on taking photos of our sillyness!) I've uploaded our pics on my multiply page. (More pics are on Sol's multiply page; including Leo's cam shots) We had SO MUCH fun and we just can't wait to do it again but, in the skating rink instead! haha... that'll be so much funnier... can't wait for that to happen. HAHA... 'Til next time... Bye-ers!!! :)

AHA! Finally, a new post! :)

FEBRUARY Birthdays: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizes dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

(source: Facebook application MyCalendar)

*UPDATES*

haha... nothing yet! :)

Later, i'll try to post something about my birthday celebration and the recently concluded 'SCIyawan' - the Annual College of Science Variety Show.... We performed Havana Nights: Dirty Dancing 2... Let's Get DIRTY! yeah! haha... :)

Doing the Math to Find the Good Jobs.... (1/6/09)

Doing the Math to Find the Good Jobs:

"Mathematicians Land Top Spot in New Ranking of Best and Worst Occupations in the U.S."

Nineteen years ago, Jennifer Courter set out on a career path that has since provided her with a steady stream of lucrative, low-stress jobs. Now, her occupation -- mathematician -- has landed at the top spot on a new study ranking the best and worst jobs in the U.S.

"It's a lot more than just some boring subject that everybody has to take in school," says Ms. Courter, a research mathematician at mental images Inc., a maker of 3D-visualization software in San Francisco. "It's the science of problem-solving."

The study, released Tuesday from CareerCast.com, a new job site, evaluates 200 professions to determine the best and worst according to five criteria inherent to every job: environment, income, employment outlook, physical demands and stress. (CareerCast.com is published by Adicio Inc., in which Wall Street Journal owner News Corp. holds a minority stake.)

The findings were compiled by Les Krantz, author of "Jobs Rated Almanac," and are based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau, as well as studies from trade associations and Mr. Krantz's own expertise.

According to the study, mathematicians fared best in part because they typically work in favorable conditions -- indoors and in places free of toxic fumes or noise -- unlike those toward the bottom of the list like sewage-plant operator, painter and bricklayer. They also aren't expected to do any heavy lifting, crawling or crouching -- attributes associated with occupations such as firefighter, auto mechanic and plumber.

The study also considers pay, which was determined by measuring each job's median income and growth potential. Mathematicians' annual income was pegged at $94,160, but Ms. Courter, 38, says her salary exceeds that amount.

The Best and Worst Jobs

Of 200 Jobs studied, these came out on top -- and at the bottom:

The Best	The Worst
1. Mathematician	200. Lumberjack
2. Actuary	199. Dairy Farmer
3. Statistician	198. Taxi Driver
4. Biologist	197. Seaman
5. Software Engineer	196. EMT
6. Computer Systems Analyst	195. Garbage Collector
7. Historian	194. Welder
8. Sociologist	193. Roustabout
9. Industrial Designer	192. Ironworker
10. Accountant	191. Construction Worker
11. Economist	190. Mail Carrier
12. Philosopher	189. Sheet Metal Worker
13. Physicist	188. Auto Mechanic
14. Parole Officer	187. Butcher
15. Meteorologist	186. Nuclear Decontamination Tech
16. Medical Laboratory Technician	185. Nurse (LN)
17. Paralegal Assistant	184.Painter
18. Computer Programmer	183. Child Care Worker
19. Motion Picture Editor	182. Firefighter

Her job entails working as part of a virtual team that designs mathematically based computer programs, some of which have been used to make films such as "The Matrix" and "Speed Racer." She telecommutes from her home and rarely works overtime or feels stressed out. "Problem-solving involves a lot of thinking," says Ms. Courter. "I find that calming."

Other jobs at the top of the study's list include actuary, statistician, biologist, software engineer and computer-systems analyst, historian and sociologist.

source: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123119236117055127.html?mod=yhoofront

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HAHAHA! Guess What! I'm a MATHematician majoring in Actuarial Science! That's the first and second rank, baby! Yiha! :)