Flu is one of the most horrible diseases. You have that impression that nothing really happens and all you have to deal with is just a minor discomfort.. not so… Anyway. I had  a bad one. I hoped that since I am sick I can as well paint. Ha! Not really. My eyes got tired in an hour… I actually ended up falling asleep right at my painting station… woke up rather confuse about two hours later. AS a result not much was done last week. I finally resumed painting my Ork with a shock attack gun. The moment I put enough changes to warrant a new entry I put up some pictures....

 

 

 

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Every time I write in this category I sincerely hope that it will be the last note, yet, alas our school just begging for more...

My 6th grader, while going through the characteristic features of things living needs to complete "Life Processes Project". The idea is to illustrate 9 process characteristic of living things. (On the side... we are not in kindergarten, you know, kids in 6th grade should be able to WRITE, not to DRAW)....

 

 
After much swearing I assembled this model. Some tweaking will be required but that I will do only after green stuff cures solid.

Anyway. The person who made the sculpture is a good sculptor but a horrible engineer.  In order to assemble this piece 4 different joints must come together in 3 dimensions. Even if we assume perfect 4 in each position it would require some efforts. But…...

Here come the story about efficiency and common sense.

After some time a finally got my green card (several month ago). Upon close examination by my Human resources they discovered that the government claims that I am a ….. female. If you look at my picture it is rather clear that I am anything but… :)

But it’s ok, I understand, it is an honest mistake so I mailed it back asking to correct it. ...