A Facebook Status Year in Review

It was a quiet year for me on Facebook, Here is a look back at 2012 through Facebook statuses:

January

Good luck with results NCEAers!

Thanks everyone for your birthday wishes I will reply as soon as! If I didn't reply to your txts then I probably didn't receive it..my phone's screwing up on me right now!

February

Packing at the last minute...always happens!

Right to permanent residence in Hong Kong is up for review :O

March

Back to the Nokia brick 

April

GOOO Breakers! Counting down the seconds!

Ice-Cream Sandwich! Finally! :D

May

All out of my hands now

June

Need to stop putting 'Limit Alcohol' on medicine labels for children! 

July

OK time to get back into music!

The lady at McDonalds tonight told me I was such a hustler for a white guy just because I asked for something off the Loose Change Menu!

That's it! Batman has inspired me to join a gym and become a superhero!

Answered the phone using the wrong pharmacy name in front of the boss today..woops..

August

It's all your fault Amy for making me feel so old right now! Why'd you have to remind me of my age! 

The Burger King guy asked me where I was from today. He said he has an Indian friend who looks just like me... 

Aaah Grey's Anatomy...good inspiration! (despite the lack of pharmacists)

September

Professional moppers 

Just has to rain on my days off work doesn't it!

Ever since working in pharmacy I seem to be talking to myself more and more...

Been realising I'm not very good at keeping in touch with people! I will be working on it!

The Lord's Prayer Concert! 

October

Congrats to all the graduates today! Made me feel young going back to uni today!

November

My one week Facebook ban is over! 

Time to do all those things I wanted to but never got round to doing! 

December

Last day at work! Time to find a new job!

So how exactly does end of the world work? Everywhere at the same time, or staggered?

All these Christmas statuses are making me feel Christmasy! Merry Christmas to you all too! 

Year in Review Survey

1.What did you do in 2011 that you'd never done before?

I got my arms waxed (purely an experiment!), flew to and stayed at a different city all on my own, and visited Palmerston North for the first time!

2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I think I kept the resolutions which involved making purchases, but most of them I failed...I'll post my New Year's Resolutions soon!

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

Greg's (my cousin) partner gave birth to a baby girl this year, naming her Vida (an almost-anagram of my late uncle/his father David)

Fiona (one of our youth group leaders married to On, another youth group leader) gave birth to Abigail

4. Did anyone close to you die?

Sadly Jessica Hosking passed away in France this year. While I wasn't exactly close to her, she was the daughter of my old swimming teacher, and was good friends with my cousins. Her passing away also came as quite a shock as it was completely unexpected.

5. What countries did you visit?

I didn't visit any other countries, but I did go down to Wellington for three days all on my own for a pharmacy internship training course. 

I also travelled by bus to Palmerston North with Hamish for Phillip's (our old neighbour) wedding in November. Passing through all the small towns was quite a good experience.

6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?

I'm sure I said this last year but I'll say it again - full license! Oh...and maybe being able to travel overseas a bit more, more freedom and maybe...a significant other? haha

7. What date(s) from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

Probably the day of the major Christchurch earthquake. I can't exactly remember what the date was, but I remember hearing about the earthquake on the radio while I was at work. My workmates checked the news on the internet and there were photos of buses crushed by falling debris. The effects of the earthquake are still being felt now.

Another one would probably be the Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony. Participating in the ceremony will be something I'll always remember and treasure. The craziness on the waterfront afterwards was also something I'll probably never see again!

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Oh this is quite hard. I think there was a dearth of achievements this year - maybe passing the big Assignment 3?

9. What was your biggest failure?

Not sitting the internship exam in November because I wasn't ready.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

I think it was mainly just suffering from colds and my on-going cough. I'm sure I've had more colds this year than any other! Customers are probably to blame!

11. What was the best thing you bought?

I'd have to say my Samsung Galaxy S2 has been quite reliable so far, and it feels great being able to install any sized app I want, as well as being able to take good photos and videos! I've been neglecting my iPod Touch recently!

I also helped purchase a new car which is turning out to be a beauty!

12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?

A few good friends who have constantly been there for me all year, texting me everyday, helping me get through everything. Thanks for not giving up on me guys!

13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?

I don't really want to be specific but there was one or two people I really struggled with this year, and I really have been doing my best to get along with and hope I treat them the best I can

14. Where did most of your money go?

While I made a bit more money this year, it meant I had to start paying my mum board!

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

The Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony! I'm so glad I did it! I almost pulled out, as I didn't think I'd be able to get time off work to participate but I'm so glad I did now

16. What song will always remind you of 2011?

Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO 

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:

happier or sadder?

I'd like to say happier but I don't really know. It's been a tough year, one that I'd like to forget more than remember.

thinner or fatter?

Definitely fatter! I'm sure I'm carrying around more tyres than before!

richer or poorer?

I guess I'd have to say richer financially but not by much!

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?

Exercise, study, practising music, catching up with friends 

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?

Going on Facebook and eating junk food!

20. How will you be spending Christmas?

I spent the morning at church, lunch at the cousins, dinner/BBQ with church friends at Western Springs, and the evening with the family and Grace walking along the waterfront!

21. Who deleted question 21?

It wasn't me!

22. Did you fall in love in 2011?

I hope I didn't because it would have been unrequited love!

23. How many one-night stands?

Zero!

24. What was your favourite TV programme?

Hi! My Sweetheart, Amazing Race, and still Grey's Anatomy

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?

I don't think so

26. What was the best book you read?

I guess I'll have to say Community Pharmacy by Paul Rutter became my best friend

27. What was your greatest musical discovery?

David Guetta! Enough said. 

28. What did you want and get?

A new phone that I was actually happy with!

29. What did you want and not get?

Let's just say the right answer from someone

30. What was your favorite film of this year?

If going by movies I actually watched in the cinemas, then I'd have to say...TANGLED!!

31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

I turned 22, and celebrated by going to Wendy's with the family and Jireh's family (sounds a lot like my birthday last year!), before going on to Westfield Albany to walk around.

32.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

See question 29! Oh and also becoming a registered pharmacist so I could move on with my life

33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?

Tighter t-shirts, denim shorts and yellow shoes

34. What kept you sane?

A few good friends constantly texting me everyday, especially in the mornings before work

35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

ooo tough one. I tried to live in reality a bit more so I don't think I was too fixated on any celebrity figure, but hey if they were hot, then I probably did fancy them! ;)

36. What political issue stirred you the most?

Charter schools. It's quite new but it's something I completely oppose.

37. Who did you miss?

My uncle

38. Who was the best new person you met? (as in someone I've met/gotten to know this year)

They're not exactly new but I've become really good friends with Eva and Rebecca this year. I'm so glad I've gotten heaps closer to them

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011.

In life there'll always be things you don't like doing, but they become essential. 

Life just keeps going. Get the most out of it, because before you know it, it will be gone

Life hasn't given up on you, so don't give up on life!

40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.

"It's Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday!"

Year In Review

Time for my annual Year In Review, looking at the first sentence of the first blog post of each month with a summary of what happened that month:


January


"Wow 2009 is finally over, the first decade of the 21st century has passed and 2010 is just beginning!"


- Sky Tower fireworks are a bit of a disappointment
- Spray the house with '30 Seconds Spray and Walk Away'
- Have a sleepover at the Chins', and get my hair straightened
- Fine dining for Diane's 21st and do a bit of clubbing
- Help out with children's summer programme at church, I'm in charge of singing
- BBQ at Grace's!
- The church congregation goes for an outing to the Botanical Gardens
- I have Wendy's on my 21st and KFC with the Chins and Grace 
- I score a job as a Student Ambassador at University of Auckland
- Some Indian lady cons us into giving her our peaches!


February


'Last Friday night was the first 'official' youth group of the year. There wasn't much planned for the night except for a potluck dinner where we each had to bring a plate of food to share.'


- First youth group of the year, get the letter I wrote to myself back
- Have a reunion for children's programme helpers, as well as a shared dinner for my mum's church group
- My alternative NZ flag makes it on the NZ Herald website!
- I have a 21st birthday at my cousins' house on Waitangi Day
- Chinese New Year Festivals!
- Watch Avatar for the second time, this time with the family
- Bye-bye old brown couch
- Jeremy and Asumi get married!
- Diane and I have a catch-up and spend the time at the park
- Meet my recorder students for the first time


March


'Last week was Orientation Week, in which I spent helping out as a Student Ambassador around uni. Okay, maybe it would be more accurate to say that I was paid to be a Student Ambassador!'


- Orientation Week and I help out as an ambassador!
- Lantern Festival and Japan Festival brings out the Asian in us
- I hurt myself twice in the aseptic dispensing lab, smashing stuff on my hands
- Join all these clubs at uni, rejoin an entirely new Dessert Club Committee
- Lecturer chucks chalk at me for falling asleep in his lecture
- Have a couple meet-ups with Student Life people
- Learn about STI's!
- Our car tyre blows out on the way to Piano Traders
- Our church goes on camp!
- I find a black beetle in my hot chocolate from McDonald's
- We have fun at Jennifer's 20th birthday
- Pita and Estee get engaged!
- My uncle's health takes a turn for the worst
- Our Dessert Club tries to sell cake at uni after a movie day


April


'I completely forgot it was April Fools' Day again for the second year in a row! I had an aseptic dispensing lab all morning and only realised after midday when I was in the toilet! Grrrrr!'


- I miss April Fools Day again!
- Special Easter service at church
- Jennifer and Derek from church get baptised
- Dessert Club have their first Easter Bunny Hunt!
- I attend a first aid course and get a certificate
- We buy a massive amount of ice-cream that will last us the next year
- Gabrielle gets engaged!
- My brothers and I go out for Korean BBQ with some Student Life people
- Oddfellows have an Ultra-Mega-Get-Together, we go watch KickA$$
- A week later Oddfellows go bowling, first day for Amy!
- Keep getting complained at in dispensing labs


May


'Today I taught my new class of beginners for the first time! Originally I was expecting only two new students (twin brothers), but in the end I got four!'


- Number of recorder students continues to grow
- 4th Year Pharmacy class dinner at La Porchetta
- Dessert Club holds their annual Pie Eating Competition, we make a whole lot of pies
- Oddfellows perform/rap Jay Chou's 'Ting Ma Ma de Hua' for mothers on Mothers Day
- Celebrate Jane's 21st 


June


'RIP our beloved rabbit Caramello. We've had her for many years, but she passed away this morning when our dad went outside to feed her and clean up her hutch, only to find her motionless.'


- RIP our rabbit Caramello
- RIP Uncle David, who passed away on first day of exams
- Impressed with quality of choirs at The Big Sing Choral Festival
- Oddfellows put on a musical to farewell our leader Karvin
-  Spend a week in Christchurch on hospital placement, staying with the relatives


July


'This was the last day I would be staying at the Borastons’ house as they would be leaving tomorrow for Blenheim to go olive-picking.'


- Travel to Wellington for a day for a job interview in Lower Hutt
- Spend a week working at a community pharmacy
- The Huang family come from Australia to visit! We visit Western Springs and dine at Valentine's
- Oddfellows have a sleepover at church
- Last ever semester at uni starts, bump into Zippo
- Get hooked on Asian drama
- Rejected by Lower Hutt Hospital for a job
- Have another job interview at a community pharmacy
- Our pharmacy indoor soccer team comes 2nd...again


August


'I attended my first MHSSSO (Medical Health Sciences Students Symphony Orchestra) rehearsal tonight after a while.'


- Attended first MHSSSO (Medical and Health Sciences Students Symphony Orchestra) rehearsal, felt exposed as only violist
- Jesus Week at uni, get asked some really weird questions
- Go through the Yellow Pages, contacting almost every pharmacy in West Auckland looking for a job
- Free pizza for pharmacy students!
- We support Phillip at the Rutherford X-Factor competition, seeing him take out 2nd place
- We then support Cleo at her school's Chinese Extravaganza
- Angie and I catch up over lunch a few times
- Another job interview all the way in Hobsonville
- We farewell Mr Yale, Jonathan
- KBB School Orchestra Festival!!
- Job interview at Campus Pharmacy
- I help out as ambassador at uni Courses and Careers Day
- Rayson's live stream of his wedding doesn't work, so we just hang out at the Chin's
- Dessert Club's Epic Race turns out to be too epic for some
- I get a job!


September


'This morning I finally managed to get my mum to give me a haircut after the AA man came to fix our car.'

- Chen, Rose and I have lunch together, revisiting old memories 

- Alice invites me to join her MCC team and compete in a case competition - we reach the finals

- Some Hari Krishna woman cons me into paying for her book

- We support Eva in her school's production

- Naughty kids disrupt my music class and I have to kick them out

- The MHSSSO performs at a charity concert

- It's the Pharmacy Ball/Formal Dinner!

- My USB Stick of 4 years dies on me, and I lose all my work

October


'After spending a whole year together, our group finally got our final year dissertation finished today! '


- Our research dissertation is finally complete and gets printed!
- I get my thumbnail buffed and polished
- I buy an iPod Touch!
- We learn how to encourage people to quit smoking
- I meet up with Rutherford friends for a Japanese dinner
- I buy a massive bolo bao while having lunch with Angie, then bump into Zippo!
- Oddfellows have a baking night
- We get our leaver's hoodies for pharmacy! 
- We have our last classes ever
- I farewell Dessert Club by giving a speech at the AGM 
- EXAMS!!


November


'This morning I had my PHARMACY408 OSCE (oral exam). I don't do so well in the dispensing lab and with this whole lab process as I always end up making stupid mistakes, or get criticised by the supervisors for one thing or the other.'


- Exams are over, freedom! But...nothing to do...
- We give our dissertation presentation and give our supervisors lolly jars with cartoons of ourselves on them
December
- Try to make origami Pokemon out of total boredom
- We check out the new Chinatown in East Tamaki!
- Phillip, our old neighbour comes over with his fiance and we set off some fireworks
- Lindsey holds a dinner/BBQ to celebrate his birthday
- We watch the Waitakere Fireworks from church, I trip over and scrape myself all over after challenging a girl to a sprint in the church carpark
- Mum buys a deep-fryer, we deep-fry stuff!
- I grow long facial hair due to my injuries from the sprint race, but soon shave it all off
- A few of us from church spend the whole day at Kathmandu before having dinner together
- The final Dessert Club event of the year - Mulan Rouge!
- We buy a small BBQ set, put together and try it out on Hamish's birthday
- Celebrate Zahir's birthday by playing Xbox Kinect
- Celebrate Zahir's girlfriend Alex and Yeeping's birthday at a party a week later
- Aonghas gets a lot of cakes on his birthday, we go out for dinner and visit the Telecom Christmas Tree


December


'I got a letter in the mail from Santa Claus!'


- My students make me proud at the end of year concert
- We sing carols at Waitakere Hospital
- Us Rutherford friends have a Post-Exam/Pre-Christmas dinner at an Italian restaurant
- We rehearse hard for the church's Christmas play
- It's Janice's 21st birthday party and this time we make it!
- We farewell James at the airport early in the morning
- Sing carols outside Asian grocery stores later that same day
- Scholastica shouts me buffet lunch!
- We have a church auction to fundraise for the church building
- We also play music at the church's Christmas service
- Catch up with Chen and Diane over Nando's and bowling
- I buy my Desire
- Jireh and I go do some manly shopping
- It's Christmas Eve and time to perform the Christmas play!
- We hang out at the park for a BBQ on Christmas Day
- Spend Boxing Day at church and dinner with the relatives

Year in Review Survey

1.What did you do in 2010 that you'd never done before?

I helped complete a research dissertation with a group of people which was great!


2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I partially kept some of them, only kept a few of them but failed to keep most of them! I'll post later about my New Year's Resolutions, but I will definitely make more for 2011 and will do my best to keep them!

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

Karvin, my youth group leader's wife gave birth (I think it was this year?), but quite a few people I know will be giving birth early next year though!

4. Did anyone close to you die?

Sadly my Uncle David passed away in June on the first day of my exam period which made it a pretty difficult time

5. What countries did you visit?

I didn't get to visit any other countries, but for the first time in several years I got to travel by plane TWICE - first to Christchurch for a one week hospital placement, then down to Wellington for a day one week later for a job interview in Lower Hutt.

6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?

Maybe a full license, and...maybe a significant other?

7. What date(s) from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

Probably the day my uncle passed away. It was the morning of my first exam and my dad woke us up early in the morning to let us know the news. On the other hand, I had a good get-together at my cousins' on Waitangi Day for my 21st which was quite a night for me.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Completing my Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, and finally getting a full-time intern job for next year after many unsuccessful job applications and interviews!

9. What was your biggest failure?

Being lazy 'socially', according to my friend. I missed many opportunities at being better friends with people at uni because I couldn't make it to their 21st birthdays, or because I couldn't make it to meet-ups/gatherings with them.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

Only a wart on my finger and getting that burnt off, and some superficial wounds to my face, arms and legs when I tripped over while competing with a 13 year old girl in a sprint race at church!


11. What was the best thing you bought?

I made a few relatively big purchases this year, including a Samsung camcorder, iPod Touch and HTC Desire, but I'd have to say so far the iPod Touch has been the best thing I've bought (the jury's still out on the HTC Desire!)

12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?

My good friends, mainly those from high school and church who have never forgotten about me and have been there for me.

13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?

I discovered that one person who I thought was a good friend of mine and who I had stood by for many years had been talking about me behind my back despite everything I've done. I won't say anymore about it.


14. Where did most of your money go?

Sadly....food! I couldn't help myself and spent a bit on food at the bakery near campus as well as fast food restaurants such as Burger King and Wendy's! My self-control wasn't as great this year as it has been in past years

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

The BPharm Completion Ceremony, or pretty much finding out I had passed everything and finished my degree! I also got quite excited (but a little nervous) about getting to fly in a plane again!

16. What song will always remind you of 2010?

Let's be happy and say Fireflies by Owl City!

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:

happier or sadder?

About the same I'd say. I've felt happy about some things this year, and sad about others. You could say I've been a lot more lost this year than past years, doing a lot more soul-searching!

thinner or fatter?

I feel fatter but the scales say otherwise - I weigh less than last year!

richer or poorer?

Richer in terms of money in my bank account, but when you add student loans and everything then things may change...

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?

Exercise, practise music, and explore the world

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?

Staying up late and watching TV!

20. How will you be spending Christmas?

Since Christmas was a few days ago, you can read what I did for Christmas here!

21. Who deleted question 21?

It's not deleted? :O

22. Did you fall in love in 2010?

That would've been nice!

23. How many one-night stands?

Zero!

24. What was your favorite TV programme?

It's probably Grey's Anatomy, Devil Beside You (wasn't on TV but it used to be on TV!), 

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?

Not hate but thought less of, yes.

26. What was the best book you read?

I don't think I've read that many books this year! I'd have to say Pharmacotherapy, A Pathophysiologic Approach Handbook since it helped me understand the actual 5kg thick textbook? o.O

27. What was your greatest musical discovery?

Owl City and various Chinese artists - I knew only of Jay Chou and Wang Lee Hom but only knew a couple of their songs. This year I discovered a lot more of their music. Oh, and also Phil Collins!
28. What did you want and get?

Some sort of portable device to access the internet, as well as something handy to record videos..oh and a new mobile phone


29. What did you want and not get?

My dream phone and...something else...

30. What was your favorite film of this year?

If it's going by the movies I watched in the cinemas (Avatar, Inception, KickA$$...others not memorable enough to remember), I'd have to say Inception!

31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

I turned 21, and I went to Wendy's with the brothers as well as had KFC with the Chins and Grace the next day before our first youth group of the year. I also had a little get-together at my cousins' on Waitangi Day as well.

32.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

I would say see question 6! Oh and probably better grades!

33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?

Lighter clothes? Maybe it can be summed up with one word - YELLOW.

34. What kept you sane?

Studying and certain friends knocking me back to Earth when I needed it

35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

Rainie Yang or Jessica Alba? ;)

36. What political issue stirred you the most?

I'm not as into politics as I have been in the past, but I'd have to say...no I can't say. I can't really think of one!

37. Who did you miss?

My uncle

38. Who was the best new person you met? (as in someone I've met/gotten to know this year)

I've met a lot of great people this year but I've probably gotten to know Grace the most this year. I also got to know Jireh a lot better this year, but he's not new :P

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010.

I'd have to say I've learned that not everyone is who you think they are and to know and cherish those who are truly your friends. Spend the most time with them over others who don't appreciate you and you will enjoy life a whole lot more!
The three most important words that have also helped me get through the year are:
"JUST DON'T CARE" 

40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.

"P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face!"

A Facebook Status Year in Review

Here's a look back at 2010 through Facebook statuses!


January:

Calum discovered the magic of 30 Seconds - *Spray and Walk Away!!* today!

Battleship grey 

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes! I'll get around to thanking you all personally soon! 

I'm not Harry Jenson, but I wish I was!

February:

Doppelgänger week...during this week please change your profile picture tosomeone/something famous you have been told you look like for the week.Copy & paste this for your status. (Mine's Keanu Reeves' forehead...not the rest of the face though) 

Calum has been enjoying watching the figure skating at the Olympics today!

Calum really hopes he gets his uni timetable sometime soon so he can see if he can sleep in! 

Calum is very concerned for Radio New Zealand's future under National! 

Calum has to perform a violin solo at a wedding...eeek! (There's a reason why I haven't done this before!) 

Calum will be helping out at the help desk outside the UoA Clock Tower this week so come say hi and give him something to do! 

Calum is sooo tired and uni hasn't even started..... 

March:

Calum now has two accident/incident report forms to fill out after today's aseptic dispensing lab! 

Oh how things change so quickly... 

Don't fall asleep in class, don't fall asleep in class, don't fall asleeeee...... 

Calum didn't get slaughtered in dispensing lab today! Yuss there is still hope!

Calum got a wake up call...time to work hard! 

Calum is loving Radio New Zealand Concert's Afternoon Requests today 

Calum thought I'd finally find out what all this talk about Justin Bieber was...now can't get his music out of my head! 

April:

Anyone need CPR? Or maybe an abdominal thrust? 

Third time I've told myself I'll work hard and actually do work all day...tomorrow I'll really start! 

Time to do it all again! 

A Maree Jensonism - 'People who don't put their name on their work deserve to DIE!' 

Calum is finally on a roll at 1.42 in the morning! 

Calum is having fun learning SPSS! 

May:

Calum wishes he could go check out the World Expo! 

Tortara and Derrickson...reliving the memories! 

Calum better get the CV and cover letters done or else all the job application deadlines will come and pass! 

Calum feels a little disconnected! 

Calum can't remember how many people he's promised to sponsor for 40 Hour Famine! :O 

Boo to you Vodafone! 

struggle struggle struggle... 

Filling the brain with drugs 

Calum could tell what they meant on Shortland St tonight when that guy's GCS score went down from 14 to 9! Studying is paying off! 

June:

One more week, one more week.... 

Calum wonders how they manage to get so many crazy people to appear on Neighbours at War! 

Wow the high school choirs at The Big Sing have been great today! 

Sorting out all of my semester one notes, if only I could just chuck them all away and never have to read them again! 

Why does it have to be so hard to get a fire going? 

Go home Italy!! 

Calum thinks he might have just gotten addicted to Asian drama :S 

Ooooh well....Bye bye Italy! 

Calum doesn't want to go! 

Calum is leaving Auckland on a plane for the first time in over 10 years! Please please plane don't let me down! (this is what disaster movies do to you...) 

July:

Calum is finally back in Auckland for a day! 

Back in Auckland...again...for good! 

Paul the Octopus predicts Spain will win, but Mani the Parakeet predicts Netherlands will! Who to believe??? 

Here comes the most exciting week of this year...community pharmacy placement week! Oh fun! 

So it turns out my cat can pick losers! 

so maybe working at a community pharmacy isn't too bad after all... 

Calum needs to stop short-changing customers! 

Waaahhhhh why do I keep getting rejected! 

you're cool 

Oh Chris Carter you're so funny 

August:

Woah was everyone watching Inception tonight?

Calum is loving Ben Calum Anderson Wong's middle name!

Phillip Wang is the master beat-boxer! See Jenny Wang and Amelia Wong, Rutherford does have talent! :P 

EGGS Chinese Extravaganza was Extrava...ganza...tastic! GO Cleo Chin!!! 

Calum might just have a plan... 

Calum Has a greater appreciation for brass 

Calum Sometimes some things are best kept in! 

Calum accidentally sat on my phone and broke the cover. Very soon I'll have no choice BUT to get a new phone! :D 

September:

After many applications and interviews I've finally got an internship! Now to make sure I don't fail the exams! 

OK tomorrow I shall try to start my assignment for the fourth time 

Calum has just written 1000 words of rubbish, that should be enough for tonight 

Antonia Su owes me one, just to make it official

Calum had a great time at our last pharmacy ball!

Dissertation is almost over! Yay!! 

October:

Wasting too much time reminiscing over old photos!

No Paul Henry you can't resign!!! 

Calum Is starting to enjoy law readings... 

Calum Is outraged! How could Camp Rock lose to Camp Star?! 

Antonia Su picks on little boys ! 

Congrats to 2011 Dessert Club Committee members and thanks for the gift! Gonna miss working with you guys! 

trying to do anything BUT 408 

6 minutes is not enough! Prepare for presentation on steroids! 

Bye-bye Waitakere City! 

Calum ok that's it! who's calling me and trying to scare me tonight? 

Exams all done for now at least...hopefully forever! 

November:

what to do now... 

Argh my face!! 

Anne Tolley's really in the #$(* now isn't she? 

Why can't cooking be as easy as Cooking Mama? 

Chocolate overload! 

Calum had a great Completion Ceremony! Uni is finally definitely over! 

December:

Some of the newer versions of Christmas carols are quite awful aren't they? 

Well since everyone else is doing it... 

Calum Just found my first grey hair! :O I'm too young too young to have grey hair!

Time to save money!

My phone can't even make two minute phone calls! 

Merry Christmas Everyone! (now there's an original Facebook status)