December 15, 2005; Frankfurt Hahn Shuttle Bus
The last six hours have seen me make my way from the tiny isle that is the U.K. to the large daunting country that is Germany. The first thing that strikes me as we touch down at Frankfurt-Hahn is how stiff my neck is from trying to sleep on the flight. The second thing, is that I am now beyond the point ( Read more... )

A little bit of background...
Here's a slightly edited version of my Christmas holiday. I needed to take a holiday, not having taken time off for about nine months. With Manu in Nice and Vineeth in Dresden, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to see that part of the world. I'm not particularly fond of travelling alone, so I convinced GG to join ( Read more... )

For someone who prefers to have a reason to drink, today had more than it's fair share of reasons. A close friend gets engaged tomorrow (or so i believe). A half dozen close friends of mine seem to have got placed in fantastic jobs. And, today was also the rugby match between Scotland and Ireland, although, sadly, Scotland lost ( Read more... )

I can never think of a suitable subject to type up there ( Read more... )

I guess I owe it to everyone who *might* read this journal to make an update. So, with a deep breath, here goes...

Firstly, starting next week, I (officially) start my PhD. For the curious, it's something to do with improving the resolution of existing sonar and ultrasound. The project is called BIAS. The website isn't particularly fancy, and has ( Read more... )

the only reason people ask you "how's it going?" is because they want to either bitch about their own life, or boast about how great everything is going. you get into a competition trying to convince everyone that you're having the most miserable (or the best) life possible ( Read more... )

is what accompanies the writing of a dissertation; no, i think the dissertation demands a change of routine ( Read more... )

Help! i'm addicted to jaffa cakes!!!

A certain amount of uncertainty has crept over my future in the last few weeks. Looming large is my project deadline, 31st August - it feels a bit unreal. I have heard nothing about my PhD application - it would probably put my mind at ease if I knew for certain. I've been advised (by my parents) to keep my options open, which means looking at more ( Read more... )

I'm thinking of getting a wireless access point (i need new toys from time to time :-D ). i've been thinking about the Netgear WG602. does anyone have any recommendations or other advice before i decide to go shopping?