Today is the last day of February Blogging 101 (it's March, 1st anyway) and for me, February this year was a perfect month for my blogs, especially my WordPress blog. Why?
First, I had holiday. Some of you may wonder how a medical student could write more than one post in a day. Well, I had a lot of free time.
Second, I joined Blogging 101. It was a great experience. I met many bloggers who posted interesting things, inspired me, and were very supportive. Before I joined Blogging 101, I only wrote posts for myself, I rarely commented on other bloggers, and I followed a few people. After Blogging 101, I started to get involved in the community and it was an amazing experience.
When I get involved in blogging community, I have new friends and read people's mind (whoa, I feel like Severus Snape performing Legilimency) without knowing them personally, even without knowing their names and faces.
So, dear readers and fellow Blogging 101 participants, thank you for your support.
Sabtu, 28 Februari 2015
Word List to Story: When I was 15
I once wrote that I had a friend who liked Panic! At The Disco and we often tried to interpret their lyrics.
That friend and I also made story in our way. First, she made a list of random words. After that, I made a story using the words in the list. I also added more words, of course.
Here are some words in the list that my friend created:
It's cold like flood in winter here. Something fell from the sky. Raindrops began to fall. Downpour would be here.
That part was quite fine since the words are somehow related: flood, winter, raindrop, downpour.
Other words in the list are:
Someone came and sat beside me. He looked like a vampire from mountain. He told me that his sore throat made his voice sounded like old crow.
I showed the story to my English course teacher and she said, "You include these words? Wow..."
If one day, you want to write something but don't know what to write, you can make a word list first then turn it into a story.
That friend and I also made story in our way. First, she made a list of random words. After that, I made a story using the words in the list. I also added more words, of course.
Here are some words in the list that my friend created:
- flood
- winter
- raindrop
- downpour
It's cold like flood in winter here. Something fell from the sky. Raindrops began to fall. Downpour would be here.
That part was quite fine since the words are somehow related: flood, winter, raindrop, downpour.
Other words in the list are:
- vampire
- crow
- mountain
- throat
Someone came and sat beside me. He looked like a vampire from mountain. He told me that his sore throat made his voice sounded like old crow.
I showed the story to my English course teacher and she said, "You include these words? Wow..."
If one day, you want to write something but don't know what to write, you can make a word list first then turn it into a story.
Jumat, 27 Februari 2015
Brain Meninges: Two Mothers and a Spider
Meninges are membranes that protect central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). From external to internal, the meninges are dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater. In this post, I will talk about brain meninges (spinal meninges are a little different to brain meninges).
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Dura Mater
Literally, dura mater means tough mother. It consists of two layers: periosteal and meningeal. The periosteal attaches to the cranium and the meningeal layer continues to caudal as spinal dura mater.
Arachnoid Mater
Arachnoid mater is separated from dura mater by subdural space. Arachnida means spider. Why is this membrane called arachnoid? Below arachnoid mater, there is subarachnoid space. There is spider web-like extension in this space for securing arachnoid mater to pia mater.
Pia Mater
Pia mater means gentle mother. As the name implies, it's a gentle membrane rich with tiny blood vessels that wraps the brain.
References
Marieb, E. and Hoehn, K. (2013). Human anatomy & physiology. Boston: Pearson.
T, V. (2013). Flashcards - Ch. 13 Meninges - Meninges (3) Dura Mater (tough mother) | StudyBlue. [online] StudyBlue. Available at: https://www.studyblue.com/notes/note/n/ch-13-meninges/deck/9223760 [Accessed 28 Feb. 2015].
p.s. In formal academic setting, a flashcard like in studyblue can't be used as reference. However, since this is a blog and I only use the site as a picture source, I think it's fine.
Friday Lecture Note
Today's assignment in Blogging 101 is to create a posting feature. I decide to create "Friday Lecture Note" and I will start next Friday since I'm still on a holiday.
In Friday Lecture Note, I will share what I learn from Monday to Friday in medical school. I may share lecture note, discussion note, or practicum note. If you have question or think that I share wrong information, feel free to ask or tell me because I don't want people to be confused or get wrong medical information.
In Friday Lecture Note, I will share what I learn from Monday to Friday in medical school. I may share lecture note, discussion note, or practicum note. If you have question or think that I share wrong information, feel free to ask or tell me because I don't want people to be confused or get wrong medical information.
Kamis, 26 Februari 2015
I've Filled the White Space
In my previous post, I showed my doodle with a lot of white space and I didn't know what to do with the white space. Jen the Artist from Under Open Skies suggested me to draw black and white patterns that were smaller than my colour pieces but not so small. Shruti from DeepLifeInsights said that I might use light colour base for the background. However, I ended up filling the white space with so small patterns and not so light colour.
Selasa, 24 Februari 2015
Weekly Doodle: Celebrate the Colours
Today's assignment from Blogging 101 is to try another blogging event. I found the Weekly Doodle event and the latest doodle theme is celebration.
What I remember about any celebration is colour. It's the yellow "janur" (coconut young leaf) in many Indonesian weddings or the red colour of Chinese new year. Since I'm not so good at creating a celebration image, I doodle colour.
What I remember about any celebration is colour. It's the yellow "janur" (coconut young leaf) in many Indonesian weddings or the red colour of Chinese new year. Since I'm not so good at creating a celebration image, I doodle colour.
I've just realised there is still a lot of white space. What should I do with the white space?
A Story about Deadline
"Journalist: a person without any ideas but with an ability to express them; a writer whose skill is improved by a deadline: the more time he has, the worse he writes."-Karl Kraus-
When I read that quote for the first time, I laughed. "It's true!" I said.
I'm not a newspaper journalist so I don't experience crazy deadline but I understand that "skill is improved by a deadline" part. Usually, I have three days to finish an article and the process goes like the following.
Day I
I interview. After that I'm like, "I still have a lot of time. I'll write the article tomorrow. I'm still tired from that interview."
Day II
I try to write the article. After writing a few sentences, I read the sentences again and I'm like, "This is terrible. I can't even stand reading an article that's written like this." Then, I think, "I guess I should take a rest and maybe I can find the proper sentence later."
Day III
Few hours before deadline, even an hour before deadline, I can write well and the article is fine.
Note: I don't promote procrastination. I just share my experience.
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