A long time....

Well it has been quite sometime since i last updated this blog. I have been kept busy, adjusting in university routine and life, and the academics. Right, i will try and break down to keep the updates as relevant as possible :).
LABS :-
i) Parameciums
So, our first practical session was based around the biology of the species ; How it feeds (phagocytosis) and the effect of certain drug on this process. This practical was alright was for, i enjoyed observing the individual parameciums swim around but after that it was just ok. My lab partner was quite helpful though, helping me with using the micro-pipettes. It was good overall
ii) General Microscopy Techniques
This was done today. I have to say, i really had fun doing this one. I guess it was down to being around lovely people as well as the demonstrator was REALLY helpful. That was really a plus. As for the practical itself, it was broken down to studying various microbes under microscopes. My favourite, i have to say was Volvox. I initially thought i would find the slime moulds interesting to observe, but as they were stationary, there wasnt much fascinating to see. So with volvox, just the pecularity of its structure amazed me. Almost artistic.
- Slime moulds

- Bacillus (Bacteria)
- Volvox
SO, those were some updates from my lab sessions. I have got one coming this monday, so lets see how that turns out to be.
In other updates, i have sort of made myself comfortable around the university library now, which is really good considering the borrowing of books is frequent (i have now borrowed 7 books i think). Although today, i had to buy another expensive textbook = Chemistry. The thing is, the new edition was really hard for me to find around the library, and to be honest, my lecture notes arent really helping me understand the content being taught so this was a crucial buy. Speaking of books, i really to buy that new Dan brown book = The lost Symbol. It looks amazing, considering how i loved Angels & Demons and a bit of The da vinci code! :).
Now, you may find it amusing, but i am a big fan of Tea's (especially trying the exotic ones). So, i headed my way towards Whittards, which is famous for providing varities of teas. I had a good look around, and some caught my eye really well. The following are the ones i bought (with my short review) and they were priced quite fairly so that was good.
- Mango & Passionfruit

Well, just as you might assume from its name, its very summery and the combination works really well. The hint of passionfruit is stronger than mango but it says really good.
- Dreamtime

Right, i have just (2 mins ago) tried this, and i have to say, it is pure blissful. It has hints of vanilla, apricot honey and cammomile so you could see how the name connects with the taste. It is calming and tastes amazing too.
The others i have bought are - Pinacollada, and English Fruits. I have yet to try these so the short review of these would probably come in the next post.
I guess that is all i have for now. I will try and update on my academic stuff (lectures!).......so look out for those.
Just to leave you with something, i am addicted to this song right now. It is one of those where it just wont let you go until you make yourself (literally force) to stay away from it. It is that catchy. And you know deep down, we all britney. lol. Anyways, till then, adios.