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November now. I can't believe that since August, these posts have come one per month. 10 in about two weeks, and now I'm so busy that I've hardly got the time for one. But it is now the 14th of November, Saturday, I'm absolutely baltic in the office here, the heater seems to be doing little if anything at all, and I thought I would take the time to let you in on what's been going on recently.

Now, for all you non-German speaking people out there, it really doesn't matter what the title means in English, what it signifies is slightly more important in my opinion, yes, the debate is back! The extract above comes from my wafflings on the Toyota Prius in our 'Northern Ireland has made enormous progress in regards to environmental protection' debate speeches. But this year, we have a proper argument on our hands. Nowadays, young people are more mature than before. And we're against that. Brilliant, that's a four minute speech about your's truly coming right up. Methody haven't got a chance, we've got a great team, and the easier side of the debate. I'm thoroughly looking forward to it, but maybe when I realise fully that I still haven't got a speech written, to be learnt for less than a fortnights time, maybe then will I start panicking slightly.

Mechanics has slightly improved, but only because of the inclusion of a lot of calculus. Differentiation and integration are fun, do-able, and above all, not circular motion. I've also done every exercise on trigonometric identities and proofs, so nobody can any longer tell me I don't work. I've worked my butt off for the benefit of pure maths, and I've enjoyed every minute of it.

Alright, enough about school related activities. It's November. almost precisely halfway through it at the minute. That means it's almost December. Which also means that it's basically Christmas! That means letters to Santa and all that jazz! That basically means a new lens or two for my camera (fisheye please!), a couple of CD's and an XBOX Live subscription. That would do me nicely I think. There are probably a few more things I need, but at the minute, that would be me sorted.

That also however means I need to actually spend money and buy people presents. I'm praying that the Germany phone bill from August waits until after the 27th, otherwise I'm afraid noone will be getting any presents... But those who do get presents, you're in for a treat, I promise.

On the topic of presents, it's someone's birthday next Friday. Sally 'Gertrude' McConnell turns 14 on the 20th of November, so just for her...

Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday dear Gertrude,
Happy birthday to you!

Now that I've got that out of the way, I think I'll go into hiding somewhere, that'll not go down too well with her.

But before I get myself hidden too well, I may as well tell you all the best piece of news of recent times. I'm going to Ghana! What an amazing, life changing experience I have in store for me. Habitat for Humanity are taking a group of 15 people from our church out to Ghana to build houses and I actually cannot wait. So if anyone is interested in lending a hand, I'll be fundraising generally, then there's going to be a car wash in Aghalee on the 21st of November in the village hall, so bring your cars and help us get to Ghana!

Til later lads and ladies, God bless.