My Experiment of Microbes

We do know that microbes are everywhere. Well, this is evidence that they do exists. I made this experiment last Wednesday (01/26/11) of this week. My area of choice was the bathroom seat & toilet. I went in there with my agar dish and a long sterile swab to draw into the surfaces. After I collected the samples, I incubated it for more than 24 hrs. to allow the bacteria to grow.

Images above were the result of my experiment. The spots that are formed in that dish were colonies of microbes. If you will look at it closely, they came in different forms which are an indication that they are of different types. Now, I don't have the accurate counting of this because it was so many of them. It would take me forever to accurately count them. I estimated about more than 500 colonies of bacteria and I pinpoint about 8 types of bacteria that I can recognized so far on this dish. It could be more than that. I was so disgusted! It was a pretty cool experiment though. So, you guys might want to think twice before sitting into a public restroom.

A Start....

It was my 1st week of being back in school. I am actually excited because I get to learn new things. It means more knowledge for my precious brain. Today (Jan. 21, 2011) was pretty rough. I got lot of things that happened from the start of the day that really upsets me. I cried a bit because I was so aggravated. But after that I just shook it away with my shoulders and go on with my day. After, I told myself it’s going to be okay. I was back into my normal mode. Late afternoon, went on with my Micro class and actually got excited. I was able to take a look at how various species of bacteria, spirogyra (an algae), and vorticella (a protozoa) looks like under the microscope. It was pretty cool! I also got to play around the microscope and made successful settings without help from our instructor. Yeah, and that makes me feel like a pro! I should be... because I was already taking a lot of biology on top of biology. Hopefully, I will be a biology expert someday. I already love it!

1st entry for 2011

Hi Blog! It's been a while since, I haven't visited u here. I could have lots of entries to write last few months of 2010. But, I got so busy with a lot of things and too busy enjoying my break, while I can. I just remembered u now because it is time for me to gather my thoughts again and get things line up for this year. I 'm truly hoping to put my foot into the right direction pretty soon.

Well, today I got all the books that I need for this semester. I sure am ready to tackle new things again. While I was in the bookstore, I met few of my classmates in the nursing field. I was disappointed to know that most of them shifted to a different course. They said: they could not take the stress anymore. It kind of gives me a second thought. But I told myself...Oh no! You are not giving up. I've gone too far and besides I am doing well so far. Being on this field was never been easy to me or I must say to everyone who is on it. As a matter of fact, there are times that I am in the verge of giving up. But so far, I was able to pick myself up and kept going.

Presently, I am taking two types of biology this time while waiting to get into the program. I really don't need these subjects right away, but I purposely take it because I am thinking of heading to Bachelor Degree. From here on, it's another tough challenge to face because not so many get lucky to get into the program right away. I actually have lots of plan B's but still I find myself confused trying to find an alternative how to get in the quickest way. I do know that there is no easy way on this field. I might as well toughen myself out.

So far, my plan is to take down all biology courses that I need to precede into the higher level. My foot is on that door right now. It's all I could think of that is best to do as of the moment. I could not wait too long getting myself idle. Got to keep this brain working and conditioned to deal with tough matters. Best wishes and good luck to myself in the year of 2011.