Economic woes, Biochem and Facebook

It is only today that I feel somewhat comfortable in saying that spring is probably here and the first buds are showing on the trees and flowers. It is a good sign but it may be the only good sign. It is a time of economic gloom unfortunately. While the business I am in is not directly affected by this economic recession it is indirectly and there have been some cutbacks. I still have my job and am in the work force (something many don't have the luxury of) but delays have forced payments to be put ahead by six weeks so many of us will be dipping into savings. In terms of finance, this year, 2009, will be a very bad year and there is nothing anyone can do. Everyone, globally, is being hit by it. On a more positive note 2010 looks set to be a better year for me. I have some projects that are promising and that should make things a bit better. Also I have my health so I can't complain.

My study has now moved onto biochemistry, a part of life sciences that requires me to learn about cellular processes and organic chemistry. I believe this is the part that many biologists do not particularly enjoy because it departs so much from furry cuddly things and becomes more about protein structures, cell organelles and transportation with a heavy emphasis on pathways and cycles so complex as to render even the best biologist feeling helpless in spaghetti-like diagrams of endless chemistry. This is all just straightforward memorizing and learning the details. Biochemistry shows no mercy but I still like it, all the same.

I watched South Park Season 2, two Sinbad films (7th voyage and tiger eye), Plan 9 from outer space, Eye of the Needle, Eastern promises, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Robin Hood (with Earl Flynn), It came from outer space, 1 Million years BC and played F.E.A.R 2 and finished playing Dead Space. I also watched David Attenborough's The Life of Mammals and Life in the Undergrowth. Above all though, probably the most interesting thing about this month was the fact that I am beginning to use Facebook more and more. What a very popular site and a very novel way of networking with people. I can only think of good things in store for Facebook.