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Aaron Joseph

Aaron Joseph

MSc Software Engineering

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The Arrival of the End

The Arrival of the End It has been a while since I last visited these here pages with an account of the adventures I have experienced as an MSc student in ECS. Now I find these adventures have come to end, brought about by the end of my oh so important dissertation. For those of you that donā€™t know, the dissertation is the super-project that separates the MSc from a normal undergraduate degree. Continue reading →

Deadlines are quite fantastic things…

Deadlines are really quite fantastic thing, for simple dates, they have an almost otherworldly power over the actions of humans. Truly in the world of times, deadlines are the kings, emperors, shahs and rajahs. A group of normally calm rational people could be going about their lives as they generally do, when suddenly a deadline raises its head and anarchy breaks loose. Suddenly these rational people start panicking, a lot. Normally diurnal people become nocturnal or even both. Continue reading →

The Waiting Game

Iā€™m still waiting in vain for my grades Iā€™m still waiting in vain for my grades From the very same day I finished my exams My heart kept thinking damn I really hope I havenā€™t failed a thing ye ā€˜cause ya know I was trying Since then I started checking grades online waiting to see the sign Donā€™t come to me saying, theyā€™ll be out just now see I need a time and date somehow Because Iā€™m still waiting in vain for my grades Iā€™m still waiting in vain for my grades You see... Continue reading →

Start Appreciating Boredom

Boredom Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines boredom as ā€œthe state of being weary and restless through lack of interestā€. This is naturally a bad thing and many people spend their entire lives trying to find ways to not be bored. Yet I find that we need to start appreciating boredom for what it is and what it gives us. Of all the emotions we have, boredom is one of the most calming; often allowing people to catch up on sleep at what some may call inopportune times i.e. a class or meeting. Continue reading →

Masters, What an Intimidating Word

Masters, what an intimidating word. I mean He-man was a Master of the Universe and here am I, trying to be a ā€˜Masterā€™ too. Honestly speaking I am still trying to come to grips with what that means, Masters, where do I fit in within the overall scheme of things. Wait, I should probably introduce myself, Iā€™m Aaron and I will be bombarding you with randomness for the remainder of the year. Anyway, back to ramble number 1. Continue reading →