So I was officially accepted into the ranks of academics and can wreak havoc on the reputation of such a well-established institution as Charles University undoubtedly is. Oh, by the way, it will be commemorating its foundation's 666th anniversary the year I get my title. How timely.
I must say, the event was not as comical and meaningless as I thought it will be. After one failed attempt to commence the ceremony (the organ started playing, we all rose and were quite solemn only for the music to be stopped without any warning mid-beat and us all being told to sit down and wait a bit longer after about a minute of silent waiting) it went rather smooth.
As the music played and professors in stylish black robes and hats strolled in from behind I was moved. While the university's anthem sucks donkey balls, our national one is cooler than it used to be. We all touched the head of the vice-chancellor's staff (pretty shiny, but his outfit could use some update - bright red gown with white ermine and squashed hat was funny, if anything) and shook hands with our dean taking vow not to...I already forgot what.
It turns out that us young medical students can tell right from left - we were clearly instructed to touch the staff on the left first, THEN shake hands with the dean on the right. Of course, the first person got it wrong and noone had the balls to change the precedent.
One last thing - the spoken English of the professors (dean, the secretary or god-knows-who and others) is apalling, simply apalling. They said a few words to the foreign students and boy, was I ashamed of them. Pearls such as "change in 180 percents", "fulfil a promise" where "make a vow" was intended were on sentencely basis. Then again, who am I to criticize. My Latin is awful, as is my German.
Be back for more updates later.
Adam
P.S.: I'm doing this so that I have an excuse not to study, because whenever I huddle with a textbook in my bed I fall asleep. Studying outside bed is out of question, it's far too uncomfortable.
P.P.S.: The weather is terrible, it should really get a grip.
Wednesday 29 October 2008
Thursday 16 October 2008
Blog CPR
Hello lads and ladies,
it's been some time.
As I was walking from my parent's to my appartment just minutes ago, showered gently by tiny droplets of cold water falling from the sky and thoroughly enjoying the cold and fresh air, I decided that holding a housewarming party wouldn't be such a bad idea after all.
I know, I know, I'm not much (or any, for that matter) of a party person, so it seems a little weird. True, I'm troubled by numerous things. Will people enjoy themselves? How many should I invite? Should I think a lot about the entertainment I and my place will be able to provide, or just leave it up to the visitors and booze? Those are just a few things that race through my head right now.
I was thinking of inviting many different people that don't usually meet each other - or know each other at all! Some of the BS crew (well, most of it, if not all), some of my other ex-schoolmates, some of my new schoolmates, some of Eva's surroundings (and her as well, of course)... It might be interesting to see if some of the people click together. What do you think, is it too much of a dangerous risk?
The date is not set in stone yet, nor is it set in anything else. I was thinking Friday night, because - you know - that's when the best parties take place. 31st might be the day, who knows. When would you lot like to come?
In completely unrelated news, I learned today, that I'm a proud owner of not just one, but TWO vaginas! They are called vagina synovialis musculi bicipitis brachii capitis longi. Yes, all that. And I have two.
Also, I'm beginning to like it here. Might be thanks to the weather, which most people find horrible and depressing - yet I find it, in its own peculiar way, strangely invigorating and fresh. I like cold weather and now it makes me appreciate my comfy appartment even more, so it's a win-win.
The only downside now is the trip to Točník. I want to be there and I promised a great many people that I would see them there. But I don't want to get smashed too much, as I write my first anatomy test on Tuesday and need to study for it quite a bit, and if the weather keeps up, it won't be pleasant AT ALL. Especially because I don't intend to go by car and therefore I would need to sleep in a tent - much less comfy than a car, believe me. Oh, and by the way, the forecast says it will be below zero on Saturday morning. Joy.
I might even go vote tomorrow. As much as I'm ashamed of it, I will admit one thing - I had to ask my parents who to vote, because I haven't been paying ANY attention to the political scene lately.
Awright, this was the adrenaline injection for my beloved blog. Peace out, suckers, and get Facebook accounts y'all!!
See you in the afterlife,
Adam
it's been some time.
As I was walking from my parent's to my appartment just minutes ago, showered gently by tiny droplets of cold water falling from the sky and thoroughly enjoying the cold and fresh air, I decided that holding a housewarming party wouldn't be such a bad idea after all.
I know, I know, I'm not much (or any, for that matter) of a party person, so it seems a little weird. True, I'm troubled by numerous things. Will people enjoy themselves? How many should I invite? Should I think a lot about the entertainment I and my place will be able to provide, or just leave it up to the visitors and booze? Those are just a few things that race through my head right now.
I was thinking of inviting many different people that don't usually meet each other - or know each other at all! Some of the BS crew (well, most of it, if not all), some of my other ex-schoolmates, some of my new schoolmates, some of Eva's surroundings (and her as well, of course)... It might be interesting to see if some of the people click together. What do you think, is it too much of a dangerous risk?
The date is not set in stone yet, nor is it set in anything else. I was thinking Friday night, because - you know - that's when the best parties take place. 31st might be the day, who knows. When would you lot like to come?
In completely unrelated news, I learned today, that I'm a proud owner of not just one, but TWO vaginas! They are called vagina synovialis musculi bicipitis brachii capitis longi. Yes, all that. And I have two.
Also, I'm beginning to like it here. Might be thanks to the weather, which most people find horrible and depressing - yet I find it, in its own peculiar way, strangely invigorating and fresh. I like cold weather and now it makes me appreciate my comfy appartment even more, so it's a win-win.
The only downside now is the trip to Točník. I want to be there and I promised a great many people that I would see them there. But I don't want to get smashed too much, as I write my first anatomy test on Tuesday and need to study for it quite a bit, and if the weather keeps up, it won't be pleasant AT ALL. Especially because I don't intend to go by car and therefore I would need to sleep in a tent - much less comfy than a car, believe me. Oh, and by the way, the forecast says it will be below zero on Saturday morning. Joy.
I might even go vote tomorrow. As much as I'm ashamed of it, I will admit one thing - I had to ask my parents who to vote, because I haven't been paying ANY attention to the political scene lately.
Awright, this was the adrenaline injection for my beloved blog. Peace out, suckers, and get Facebook accounts y'all!!
See you in the afterlife,
Adam