FTIR

After so many complaints about me not updating my blog, here am I again trying to populate it with words. Anyway, had the only lab for today, Pharm Analysis lab. We're playing with FTIR. For the benefit of those who haven't do the experiment yet, it means Fourier Transform Infra Red spectroscopy. What it actually does is it shines infra red light across your sample, and the absorbance by your sample is recorder, in the form of IR transmittance. Anyway, we're taught how to prepare a Nujol mull as well as potassium bromide disk of the "unknown" sample, which turns out to be paracetamol. Do take note that we're not supposed to use Nujol mull when we're testing for paracetamol as they have similar absorbance peaks. We're using paracetamol this time round as it's for demonstration purpose only.

Anyway, here's the potassium bromide disk that I made.

The disk is the one I'm holding. LOL

More and more work pilling up, SOAP, sponsorship calls, lab reports, bazaar matters, tutorials etc. Luckily Chinese New Year is coming soon, and mid semester break two weeks after that :P

2008!

Welcoming new year, let me recap some of the stuff that I've been working on since the last time I updated my blog. Starting from December 10th, I've embarked on a journey together with Kelvin, Tiang Lim, Ivan, Jorina, Kong Jien, and Stanley into a marketing competition organised by IBM. I didn't know that it'll be this tiring when I accepted Kelvin's invitation to help him for the competition back in November. Well, I'd say that it's a fruitful learning experience, as most probably I wouldn't be in the sales line unless I got kicked out of pharmacy :P From the competition, I've learnt to adapt to changes as quickly as possible. Holding on to one's beliefs is important.

First week's sales are discouraging, but thankfully we managed to change our strategy quite quickly, allowing us to have more space for growth. Second week is decent, while there's only one word to describe the third week: Great! It must've been the experience that we've gained along the way. Level up!!! Nonetheless, positive competition within the group as well as with other competitors is a good push for us to achieve greater heights. Now there's presentation left to go on 8th January. Wish me luck ok?

Yesterday marks the last day of the actual sales competition, so I decided to follow Tiang Lim, Jung Seong, Su San, Yean Ching, and Stanley to Brewerks for the countdown. I couldn't believe that we actually finished two beer towers of 4 liters each. It's even more shocking when I see the bill at the end of the day. Well, it's the new year, spend a little bit more also nevermind :P Just that the fireworks for the new year was blocked by the stupid building. Not that I have someone to watch fireworks with me anyway. LOL

Moving on to new year resolution, I should study more and play less in order for me to increase my CAP point. I want to get a CAP 5.0 for at least a semester throughout my life in NUS!!! Please note that I'm untouchable after this year's rag. Operation CAP 5 in progress.

Alright, that's a lot of nonsense and dream. I wish everyone a happy new year. Let bygones be bygones and move into the new year with new resolution. Hopefully by the end of the year everyone will achieve their goals!