I was checking for lecture notes in the WEBCT (equivalent to IVLE in NUS) and realized that my results for the organic structural elucidation mid-term dropped by 15 marks! That means I'm no longer the highest; it doesn't really matter actually as I never really fare very well in mid-terms. To my special friend, I'm sorry for letting you down by giving you a premature news.

I've many deadlines to rush and mid-terms are coming one after another. Life's pretty hectic now and I'm beginning to feel the stress of being a student here (an exchange student to be more precise). I've yet to revise for my biology test on Friday as I've an assignment and a tutorial to rush. Readings are piling up ...

I took a short break today by searching for journal articles for my Advanced Organic Chemistry project. I've decided to do on "Coarctate/Pseudocoarctate Reaction Mechanism" with particular reference to the work of Prof. Michael Haley of Univeristy of Oregon. I got inspired into doing this after attending his series of seminars 2 weeks ago. Following that, I went to discuss with Prof. Wu and he was pretty pleased with my choice of topic. He mentioned to me that he'll bring the project presentation forward to the period before exams; this means that I've to complete it before exams begin. Also he will most probably bring forward the exam date as well since he'll be going to Hawaii for a conference from 14 Dec.

The exam timetable was released today. My last paper will be on 21st Dec from 0830 - 1130. That's also the last day of examination. :( I'll most probably return to Singapore between 27th Dec to 30th Dec, depending on my holiday plans after that. Following that, I'll be embarking on my Honours Year Project. Loads of uncertainties lying ahead; not sure who I shall work with and what will the outcome be like. Right now, Dr. Yao SQ is the best choice.

I'm hoping that things will turn out fine. I'm holding on to Sister Hope that I'll be provern right by Father Time and Lady Love.