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May 17, 2002
weird days
Weird days
My presentation went better than I expected, and I got a very positive review from one of the most 'precise' Engineering Lecturers that there is. (so sayth Mr Supervisor)
"The next speaker is Jacqui Doyle, who's also studying a Bachelor of Engineering, and a Bachelor of Information Technology. Jacqui comes from the Sunshine Coast, which seems to be a constant source of distraction, and her personal role model is Forest Gump."
After the whole ordeal was over, the Lecturer assigned to assess my presentation called me over to say that he hadn't written up the report, and to see him in about 30 mins.
At first, I thought he was going to chew me out like he always used to do in 1st year.
Doyle! You've got open toed shoes on! They do not comply with Industry Safety Guidelines!
Doyle! You're wearing a necklace! They're banned by the Industry Safety Guidelines!
Doyle! I dont think you've completed this table correctly. Go back and do it again!
DOYLE!!!!
Instead, after the ridiculously timmid knock on the door, he smiled brightly and told me he'd already handed on my critique to my supervisor. The critique, which i found today, was rather fantastic. Timed to the second (!) my presentation came in at 16.03 minutes... Which was actually 1 minute and 3 seconds longer than expected...
Even though my hand was shaking, my knees were about to crumble, and my blood had all drained to my feet, I managed to convey confidance and authority, while explaining my project thoughtfully and with impressive knowledge. Ha! Did he hear me tell the room that UDP was efficient? (blantant bullshit)
So, I think I'm supposed to be rather proud of my shambles of a presentation... dude. Roll on the final presentation in September!
*blink*
However, I'm still really unsure of the whole make-up, skirt, and girl-shoes thing in the Engineering Faculty. We looked like totally different people. Even Steve had a tie on, and it took all of my brain power not to loose it when I found myself in the ladies bathroom, touching up my lipstick, while seeing Miss Cath peer into a small compact.
Eyeshaddow and Lipstick just dont seem to sit right with the thread of reality. Not when we're usually peering into the mirror at schoolbags, rugby jerseys and faded jeans.
Yesterday, I was a different person. Apparently, I was thoughtfull and confidant. Today, I'm back to being me. Unmotivated and Introspective.
in other news...
Had to post about this personality test. Its the most accurate one that I've ever done!
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alt="Star Heffalump">I'm a "Geek Star!".
Go me!
Posted by Jacqui at May 17, 2002 04:18 PM