Thanks Berkeley Physics for the prompt reject ... I had fun cutting my CalID into bits /*and incinerating it with my lasers*/. I thought by keeping it I was saving money for you. Given that some other people’s statements of purpose online did help me when I was forming mine, I always wished I could … Continue reading Berkeley Rejection – The Factors Within My Control
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“Are We Going The Right Way?”
Kudos on the University for organising free staff hiking sessions in the nearby Auckland Domain every week. The recent two Eastern-Time Wednesdays has seen me being rejected by a few places so it helps if I could return to nature while making some friends. Earlier today while we were (I was) exploring some of the … Continue reading “Are We Going The Right Way?”
FWPhys Badges of Honor, 2019 Collection, Constantly Updated
Additional Memo – Eve of Lunar New Year, 2020
Site admin matters come first, inconveniently ... A problem persists that my mailing list does not differentiate my audience ... if one is here for my CV, math, papers (if any), event pics, or ramblings ... Worsening the matter is WP.com, which most markedly does not allow methods of eliciting community engagements that are convenient … Continue reading Additional Memo – Eve of Lunar New Year, 2020
Photo Story: A Collection of 2019 Sun Pictures
When I was at the kitchen, 2019's last sunset, as was assigned by Gregorian-calander-using people for this time zone, was right outside the window. So I figured I'd capture its descent. I recorded a video, alongside this single photo.2019 is the first full year I spent with my 200mm lens, and my reliance on it … Continue reading Photo Story: A Collection of 2019 Sun Pictures
Happy New Decade!
Before I regain my twenty-twenty vision, the Gregorian 2020 is already around the corner. Still, given my track record of delaying my 21st birthday celebration by two months, let's say a full review essay will be here before February 29. Waiting for stuff is not fun -- I understand now more than ever. Still, the … Continue reading Happy New Decade!
At a Glowworm Cave
Thoughts at an evening walk with friends at a north shore park, also reviving the fresh, unedited poetry format characteristic of me. [NEW SITE FEATURE] Rather than signing up for the general FWPhys newsletter at the bottom of this page, you can follow my poetry exclusively in your favorite RSS reader with the link: https://fwphys.com/category/poetry/rss … Continue reading At a Glowworm Cave