Today I gave my first presentation at System training school. Mr. Brian come up with the idea that I should do it in in front the class with the audience more than 1. So, today he invite 2 foreign teachers to be my audience. (My poor victims. Ha Ha) I knew that one of them, Brad, might some background in my topic since he got Bsc. in biology, but for Brian and another nice lady, I wasn't quite sure. So, I used a very simple words and try to avoide some unnecessary technical terms. The result is good! They understood my presentation and also discussed some interesting article relate to the main topic. I'm really happy.

Oh! Today topic is the brief facts about prion, the protein particle that can infect mammal and cause the group of disease called TSEs which includes BSE (known as Mad cow disease). Unfortunately, prion cause the fetal and untreatable illness, while we have a few data about this thing. In my view, it's not only important to us in the term of new kind of pathogen, but also in the evidance for the people who learn genetics and evolution. This because right now it's widely accepted that all of organism use nucleic acid to reproduce. But in the cast of prion, it require neither DNA or RNA to reproduce itself. Interesting right?

Well, this is all for today. I have many things to have done in my list in the following week; I don't understand why I often have so many things I want to do when I have a little time.

Take care and see you.

As usual, we have a meeting once in 3-4 months; actually, sometimes, more often. Disscuss about our current projects, problem during with the study and also other problems in everyday-life. So, for us our advisor play the another important role as the second dad. 

This year, we have 2 new members, Joy and Best. And presently, we already have Krieng and Yoon in lab. So, it must be really enjoyable! My senior, P'Pui, didn't come today cause her feel not very well. The other two, P'Joice and P'Oak, have gone to USA for the Master degrees. I really miss them both. Then I realized that I have only 1 month in Thailand.

Now, I feel excited and looking forward to get there. In the same time I feel a bit scare if my language skills are good enough for my everyday life and my course.

I woke up around 5.45 am., dressed up, and went to C.U. I've just realized how many relatives I have! My cousins, aunts, uncles, grandpa, grandma, and my family went there to congratulate me. It was totally amazing. I have to thank them all, especially my younger sister who take care of everything for me. She was very busy, but didn't conplain such a thing. So, thank you very much!

The weather was great in the morning. Even if it's quite hot, but the sunlight is good for taking a picture. I tried to find my friends in the morning but it was not easy. A couple of highschool friends made me surprise. I've told them before about this event, but I didn't expect much since they have a duty on the weekday. I was so happy meeting them since we didn't see each other for 5 years! And this refreshed me all the memories in our old days in the quintet band.

I waited for the dean to calling my name. In that moment, I remembered what the teacher said, "Looking at the princess might make you nervous, try to look at the mark on the floor, Ok?" But I didn't quite sure what make me leave that worn behind. Slowly, I looked up and saw her look back at me. I didn't know what to do. With all of the joy in my heart, I smiled. And if my eyes didn't lie to me, she smiled, warmly, back at me. It's like a dream come true. LONG LIVE THE PRINCESS.

I had a good opportunity, going on the state 2 times to recieve the diploma and the golden medal for the summa cum laude. The princess gave us a short lecture, informing us to be good, and also, in the name of the king, his majesty wish us a good life. After the ceremony, the graduates went to salute the statute of the two kings. I went back to see my dad and gave the madel to him. Why I dedicated this reward to him? Well, because he always my inspiration.

• Wimbledon : The only one grass-cort-glandslam of tennis. Don't you know that now the game reach the semi-final. Yeh again, Rafael and Roger are still advance.

• Tour De France : The biggest cyclic race which lack of Lance Armstrong in this time. So, it sound interesting who are gonig to claim his throne. Hello! guy, now I think they have already finished the first half.

• Formula one US grand prix : Ha Ha for this one. The reasult is Shumy was the champion. ( My Alonso)

In my country, even we don't have our team in the competition, we have been crazy for it from the start. There are more extra programs on TV special for world cup, live program for every match and rerun in the morning. I feel fun keep up-to-date with the data. But don't you think it's too much? Sometime I think - may be I think too much- these programs is the other factor enhance the ganbling rate.

I support Spain but sadly it's time for them to go home. Now I wish Italy will be the world No.1. And I hope that you guys who support your favourite team, please please don't blame them. I believe they had done their best. I impressed with the German-fans who still cheer their heroes even they can't reach to the semi-final. (Comparing with the Brazilian who burnt the model of the players!)

Anyway, enjoy watching.

Hasta la vista.

Well guys, if you're Thai, you might know this believe. The lemongrass can prevent the rain!!!! Even there is not the scientific proof, this time, it was really effective.

I woke up about 5.45 a.m., had my make-up done and together with whole family, drove to the University. Most people today were science graduates, so there were yellow-stripe robes everywhere. It was really nice. My sister became the camera-man assistance, helping him to adjust my positions. I took some shots with my familys and relatives; and also, many friends. I am very happy. It was like this is my day today. 

Oh, I really looking forward to the real day. It is gonna be a big day in my life. I hope I can do well.

See you soon.

So, today I woke up early and went to Sarm-Yarn market to order the couple of tiny flower basket. The shopkeeper is a friend of my mom. She made them right away even I told her I'll pick them up in the late afternoon. Before the program was started, I met my friends, seniors, juniors and teachers I really long for. We had brief conversations which most of them were dealing with each others' current works or studies. Followed the program, we prayed for our teachers, had a student-teacher meeting, introduced themselves for the freshman (both under and postgrad), listened to the updated infromation of our department (courseworks, program of studies, rules, researches, grants, etc.) and finally had lunch and karaoke.

In this year, there are many freshman in my dep. It is about 30! and it is required 3 course-advisors to take care of them! I was really glade meeting my newest junior in my series (It's the traditional that the older buddy will take care the younger from generation to generation.) She is really lively. Friends in my generation, which actually the total number is 20, came 11 today. So, it seemed to me like a reunion party.

At first, I quite disappointed cause of the absent of my dear project advisor. All most half of the program passed, he rushed into the room, just came back from some important meeting dealing malaria. So, it was really nice to see him.

Apart from buy us some Thai sweet, he infromed me about a chance for publication my senior project under his supervise. Actually he told me long before, but I didn't think he was this serious; I was told to write ( in Thai or English) the abstract and article in order to publish them in one of thai journal! This is a really kind of him for thinking of me and willing to push me into the real world of scientist.

I promise you my dear advisor. I will strive for it as best as I can.

I didn't go out for work to day. However, I'll go to the photo shop near my place in a few minute. So, before that, I would like to post this topic before I'll forget ; what a short term memory I have!

The runner-up, Katherine(middle), and the winner, Taylor Hicks(right) at the moment the host, Ryan (left) , annouced the 5th American Idol.

I'm a Taylor's supportor all along this season. What I like in him is his personality. He always be just himself and seems to me, a good entertainer. But, if I'm the boss of the record company, I don't think that I will choose this guy. Instread, I love to pick Mcphee as a new singer in my company. Why? Because she is beautiful, young, and has an angelic voice. Don't you think that these abilities are necessary for the successful singer? like Kelly Clarkson, their senior. To be more specific, even the americans have their decision like Simon Crowell, the foreseeing judge, there is something more than just Americans' favourable that make this grey-hair guy claimed the champagien position. In my view, commercial. As far as I know, there are many casinoes provide you a chance to bet on "who is going to win the American Idol". And it seems that the paid for Taylor (if he win) is higher than the girl. As you can imagine, who bet on the guy must vote for him.

Tennis game become my favourite sport show for 2-3 years since my countryman, Mr.Paradorn Srichaphan, was interested by the international tennis fans. Date back about 6 years, when I was a primary school kid, I enjoyed playing it every Saturday. (By the way, if you know me, I'm not the one who do a lot of sport) Even I do not play tennis for a long time, it seem that my skill is still remain and I can adapt it quite well when I play squash.

Tommy Robredo Garces was born in Barcelona, Spain 1982. He started playing tennis at age of 5 and finally won junior championship in this own country. In 2004, Tommy as a member of "the gang" celebrated the Devis cup winner position after conqured American in the final . (What I like most for that year's Devis cup is his match with Rafael Nadal against Frenches.) I truly became "Robredo's supporter" when I watched his match against Marat Safin last year; That long match drived Safin crazy enough to destroy hisown racquet and also----his chair! Finally he won over seeded Safin.

Like other Spanish players, Tommy has a good "running and slide - footwork skill" on clay cord and also the hand grip style, efficient for making the amazing top-spin ball. Apart from that, I think his forehand is very good (he don't have to open the his arm much and this sets the high speed to the ball.) It make the speeded ball fly to the accurate target. Moreover, I love the amazing slice-net-ball as well as target-locked lop ones. (Well, I wish sometime he will do the great inside-out forehand like Carlos Moya)

Previously, he reached the world No.10 position and now his rank is 7! I wish he will do a good job at  Roland Garros.

Best wish to you, Tommy

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Official website

Lovely! Now you guys have some backgroud knowledge to discuss with me.

From my ecology class, instructor told me about the efficient designs of conservation area. One of these suggest us to consider on "corridor" and "steping stone"; In the term of theory, it makes possible for the creatures to roam from one side to another. This mean, for them, a wider niche.

Firstly, I agreed with it right away. But my teacher said "It's not that easy" Why?

In my humble view, I hope the government will do a lot of "homework" before launching the sutiable project that benefit both us and our friends at Kho Yai and Tap Larn. No doubt, it cannot be anyothers except the scientists whom are goning to be challenged. Good luck for them!

Hey guys!! I'm not busy, but actually too free!!

I got the IELTS test at The British Counsil- siam square and had an interview for scholarship (King Anada Mahidol's),which is the one I've told you. Now, I'm still waiting for the result of the scholarship (To be honest, it is my dream, my desire, my wish. But like anyother competition, I have to provide a space for the disappointment.) By the way, the IELTS score is coming and the result is really satisfied : I got band 6.5 !  Don't you believe that! That's mean I met the requirement of the university of Edinburgh. Now, I'm waiting for the unconditional offer letter from the school.

• Applied for the Preparation for Oversea Study-English class : I'm loving it.
• Try to speak to others, Watch TV and use English as much as I can : update my blog, for example.

Those for improve my English, which I have to use it while I study oversea. Other things I do at this time are:

• Trainee at Bangkok International Prepschool : It's my teacher's school. She's very generous and not mind if I want to help her at this school. I work at the front desk. Mostly, answer the telephone, but through this, I can practice my speaking skill (English). So, I'll tell you guys more about this story sometimes.
• Self-study Spanish learner : I want to learn it as my 3rd language. But now Spanish have to become my 4th language instead after I learnt Latin with Mr.Brian. I found some interesting website, which provied me an online lessons. Si! Si! free of charge!! In addition, listen to the il divo song is helpful. (They are my idol-ha ha)
• Exercise!!!! : No doubt, sitting around, rolling from the left to the right as well as have a time for sinesta make me fatter than before. Now, I try to set my working out program to lost weight and keep fit. 
• Be a good scientist : Keep up date about the current drug discoveries, improved innovations, development of science and changing of the research interest (especially in my field of interest) is the improtant character of sucessful science, in my opinion. Unfortunately, I'm too lazy to do this. Well, I should try during this time.
• Refresh the memory : Some lessons require to be read and understand before go to the Msc classes. I have a short term memory. Some are new for me, but most of them were tough when I was a Bsc. student. May be it's a good time to pull them back from the darkest part of my memory.

Sound pack!! isn't it? Don't worry, I not forget to set the time for relax. I have a lot time to take a nap.

Bye guys! See you soon.

1. Tommy Robredo. He won Nadal. He reached the world number 10 tennis rank. I hope I'll see him play with the other top seed guys at the final tournament @ Shanghai. Vamos Tommy!!!!

2. Fernando Alonso. This truely new wave of the F1 grabbed both public interest and campaign stand from Schumy (Micheal Schumacher) last year. Let's find out what he is going to surprise us this year. Come on guy! hit the record!

3. Barcelona won Arsenal 2-1. What a good news!

 Well, watching sport is not boring as I've ever tough.

Rolling arond all day may become my Top Hit-activity in this summer. So,now I try to keep myself busy by finding something to do.

In the international level, I think, the dietary trend is more and more popular. Not only among the people who have to concern strictly about their healty, like the olds, the patients, or the athletes, but also, actually the big group of teenagers.

Some might say something like "Don't you think it's a good sign that people nowaday pay attention more on their health? They want to become strong and healthy. So from now on, we don't have to see doctor as often as we've used to be." I'm quite glad that people focus more on the healthy life style. In Thailand, green tea drink become more famous than soft-drink, the rapid growth of sport clubs and exercise centres in town, and the pop-up of the dietary recipes, are some of the evidences of the change in the life-style trend.

But! Hold on a sec! brother. I'm the one who want to reduce my weight (which increases because of "my top-hit activity" I've mensioned) but in my opinion, I'm not totally agree with the low carb program.

The low carb diets or low carbohydrate diets are both the dietary healthy program and loss weight program. The main concept is to reduce the amount of starch and sugar in the meals which leads to decrease the insulin level in blood. So what's then? Well, if you have no insulin in blood, there's no sugar intake in cell, and then you won't become fat. In these programs, usually, replace Carbs with protein (meat) and fat. And for the Carbs menu, they suggest you to eat vegetables more than fruits, and fruits more than starch (like grain)

• Too low Carb intake could leads to the metabolic state called ketosis, which may cause headaches, tiredness, nausea, dehydration, dizziness, and an unusual sweet-smelling breath odor.
• The lowered intake of dietary fiber can result in constipation (Remember vegetables and fruits are high-fibre source)
• Replacement of calories from carbohydrates with meat may result in high consumption of saturated fat and cholesterol (Oh O!), which many authorities believe will increase the risk of heart disease.
• It has been hypothesised that the kidneys can become overworked and that a related change in blood acidity can lead to bone loss, but trials testing the hypothesis have found no evidence of kidney damage or loss of bone.

(From Wikipedia)

From my "Cellular physiology class" the lecturer said

• It's not the way that directly reduces fat in your body. Because the first source of energy used in metabolism is "Carbohydrate", the slimmer shape is the result of the glycogen (the starch in your muscle) loss, not the fat. (But it maybe possible to kick the fat out by this way if you use this program for a longer time)----According to this, exercise is more direct way to kill of the fat.
• It's a fact that our fussy brain use ONLY sugar as a source of energy (Damn!). Moreover, if we don't feed it just a minute, it begin to rebel.(dizzy and faint) Deal to this, totally restrict Carbs from your meal is not a very good idea.

There's not many story I have to tell you during this time. I'm waiting for my IELTS result and the interview day of King Ananthamahidol's scholarship. Better than "toss to the left and right and then ", So, I persuaded my mom to watch the long-ago-bought DVD with me, Kingdom of Heaven.

Well, for who haven't seen this one yet (don't think that you're the "out-of-date guy", I'm your friend) the story is about the Crusades of the 12th century. For me, it become my favourite one. The scene is mighty and the story flows smoothy. Even it might be a little bit hard to understand for someone (again, like me) who don't keen at history.

Aha! and these are some of the movie he played...... (all of the lists are my favourite)

2005     Casanova                        

2004     The Merchant of Venice    

2002     The Time Machine            

2000     Dungeons & Dragons        

1998     The Man In The Iron Mask 

Wow! I can't wait to see the next one.

Seasons of Love
OST from "RENT"

Five hundrend twenty five thousand 
six hundred minutes 
Five hundrend twenty five thousand 
moments so dear 
Five hundrend twenty five thousand 
six hundred minutes 
How do you measure, measure a year 

In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, 
in cups of coffee, In inches, in miles 
in laughter in strife, 

In Five hundrend twenty five thousand 
six hundred minutes 
How do you measure a year in the life 

(chorus) 
How about Love 
how about love 
how about love 
measure in love 
seasons of love 
seasons of love 

(female solo) 
Five hundrend twenty five thousand 
six hundred minutes 
Five hundrend twenty five thousand 
journeys to plan 
Five hundrend twenty five thousand 
six hundred minutes 
how do you measure the life of a woman 
or a man 

(male solo) 
In truth that she learned 
or in times that he cried 
In the bridges he burned 
or the way that she died 

(all) 
Its time now, to sing out 
though the story never ends 
lets celebrate remember a year 
in the life of friends 

remember the love 
remember the love 
remember the love 
measure in love 
seasons of love 
seasons of love

From : http://www.letssingit.com/