Hook It Up

On Monday, my latest purchase from eBay arrived, all the way from the United States. You see as part of my course I have to do some basic psychology, and I have to get the textbook, Psychology and Life by Zimbardo and Gerrig. Instead of buying the new thing (at $104, no way!), I scoured eBay and found a second-hand 16th edition. Total price? AUD$60 including shipping which was $20. Now that I have it though, it's proving to be an interesting read. My original plan was to resell it off again, but, you know, I might just keep this.

Last post I was talking how I was arguing with some parents on praise. It's not something that I do regularly, but I was pissed off at the whole 100%-or-nothing argument. That said, it's helpful that if you get into an argument with Viet people, you keep it logical, keep it in Viet and keep it polite. Contrary to popular belief, you can change a Viet person's mind about the mythconceptions of education. Unfortunately, a number of parents have a very narrow-minded view about higher education and job prospects. You just have to get into their minds that there are respectable jobs besides medicine, law or engineering.

Still reading the Naruto and Eyeshield 21 manga. Hmph, anime doesn't interest me as much now. Mainly, since I never seem to have enough time to download new episodes. The Naruto anime pissed me off with its massive filler arc, and Eyeshield 21 doesn't do the original story justice. It's alright but it changes so much of the original events that it dilutes the awesomeness and meaning in the manga.

No TV shows grabbing my attention either. I'm just patiently waiting for Doctor Who and House season 4. I did catch this episode of something called Masters of Science Fiction. Basically they adapt a short sci-fi story into a 45 min episode. It's quite well done, and is something I would recommend.

Man, I've got to get back to work. I have this immunology and neoplasia worksheet that I've been procrastinating around with.