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.

Embracing Solitude

Today, I am just brainstorming, doing some free writing, and minding off proper use of language. It is very surprising how good it feels when you get done. I am definitely enjoying my solitude at this moment. I better enjoy it because 3 days from now, I am not going to do it very often due to a hectic life. I finally was able to sit down and start reading an inspirational book. It feels good sometimes that you will be able to free yourself from your every days harried schedule. Hopefully, this will be the start of getting myself into the mood of motivation-to do something I want to accomplish in the near future.

I am very expressive in a lot of things. Even being alone, I appreciate the calmness that I experienced. While embracing solitude I came up with this....

• I get to know myself more- that I am crazy and sometimes not. Definitely different from everybody. I guess, part of being unique.
• I find out what's important to me and learn to set my boundaries.
• I find out a lot of things I am good at- so many to mention
  
• I have the freedom to try out new things-freedom to write the most junk in the world. But I won't do that in the worldwide web. ha ha! I don't want all my secrets revealed out there.
• It's nice to take part in the beauty of nature- not to mention my passion in photography and my vainness itself. This is the part I always get in trouble with. I am often the eye of the negative people. So what? I can carry it anyway. They better not mess with me because I'll bite and chew them good. ha ha!
  
• I think I have life my life to the fullest. - I had fun, got in trouble, and learned some lessons.
  
• I can create my own dreams- everyone have the power to do this.
  

Today, I Will......

• Be strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind.

• Talk to health, happiness and prosperity to everyone I meet.

• Make everyone I know feel that there’s something good in them.

• Look at the sunny side of everything and make my optimism come true.

• Think only of the best, to work only for the best and expect only the best.

• To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about of my own.

• Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to a greater achievements of the future.

• Wear a cheerful countenance at all times, and give every living creature I meet a smile.

• Give so much time for the improvement of myself that I have no time to criticize others.

• Be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble in my mind.

Draw Me Close To You

One of my favorite song. I am recognizing God as the source of my knowledge, strength, and wisdom. Without him, I am nothing.

Just a thought....

Do not let bad experiences stop you from enjoying and living life to the fullest. Only by overcoming our obstacles we can truly become strong. If the road is paved smoothly, we will grow complacent and become unable to build a solid foundation in our lives. Rather, have a journey that is totally worn out, thoroughly used up, and loudly proclaiming....WHEW! such a bumpy fun ride of LIFE!

Just a piece of my thoughts..... ^_^!