GOGSoc Episode V: The GOG Strikes Back

I always thought that looked like a really interesting job. When I teach stats to the undergrads measuring risk is something I always try and bring into it because it really gets them thinking.

Do Combibo's have free WIFI?

I'm the wrong person to ask this kind of question, I'm afraid, because I don't normally carry my laptop around with me. The battery died in 2007 and I've been using it as a desktop computer ever since.

Oh really? Then why are you fanning the flames by playing passive-aggressive about this?

I honestly can't see what your problem is. If you're so tired of the same old people still holding the same old views and don't want to have the same old debates all over again, you're free to ignore them until the whole thing blows over again (as it usually does after a while), but I don't see why you suddenly have to start sniping from the sidelines like this.

Thanks girls. Probably going to have to go there when the Library kicks us all out. Plus I want the nice Christmassy drinks while I still can.

Thanks girls. Probably going to have to go there when the Library kicks us all out. Plus I want the nice Christmassy drinks while I still can.

You're welcome. I used to practically live in the place. Ah, how I miss it!

The tutor I had at Worcester used to tell me it was pretty much the inofficial JCR, MCR and SCR of the college.

You made me want mulled wine!
Think I'm going to make some tonight

Pretty much. She would know there: if anyone lived in Combibos more than I did, it was her

It was sometimes annoying though because you had to be careful what you talked about, coz there was usually a tutor a table or two down from you

Hahaha yeah! I saw a Classics tutor trying to chat up a woman there. He was hilariously bad at it. He looked like Harry Potter too. It was great entertainment.

Oh me too now, though I should try to diet. I guess I can't go to any formals this term because my suits no longer fit me...great!

Mm...wine with cloves, cardamom, fennel, a hint of orange and lemon zest with perhaps a pinch of cinnamon and chocolate....steam wafting everywhere, watching "Love Actually" or "The Holiday" before you go to play with your cats/ a boardgame with your family. I miss Christmas....

Instead I'm in the library, examining the social organisation of a people who became so advanced and brilliant for seemingly the sole purpose of killing other people. Oh and I'm absolutely staaaaaarving. I would murder for a pizza. I would literally...shank a guy...for...a..pizza..

Also Hobnob tbf you introduced me to the place; easily my favourite coffee place in Ox.

Hahaha yeah! I saw a Classics tutor trying to chat up a woman there. He was hilariously bad at it. He looked like Harry Potter too. It was great entertainment.

With a scar on his forehead and a pet owl on his shoulder?

Unfortunately I've already repped you today

All jokes aside, I know a Classics tutor who blates should have played Professor Umbridge in the Harry Potter films

I know one or two who could have done an admirable Voldemort.

He just...looked like potter, skinny, hair, glasses etc. He lacks Harry's game though.

I enjoy it but I think it takes a certain type of person to really be "into" it. The work is interesting for the most part but while you're still relatively inexperienced, I think you have to accept that a lot of the time you'll be confined to your desk and will only be communicating with fellow actuaries. The dynamics do change quite significantly when you're qualified/nearing qualification, however.

Mm...wine with cloves, cardamom, fennel, a hint of orange and lemon zest with perhaps a pinch of cinnamon and chocolate....steam wafting everywhere, watching "Love Actually" or "The Holiday" before you go to play with your cats/ a boardgame with your family.

I can't believe you like those films. I got the Holiday at a charity shop this Christmas, so watched it recently (alone because Dave can't stand those films).
I bought some of those boxes of little mulled wine spice sachets recently to make sure I could still have mulled wine when its cold, even if its not Christmas anymore!

And I'm in the same boat with clothes not fitting Wretched new Uni situation where gym is the other side of the city But I'm making a big effort to sort that out. At the very least I can force myself to always gym on days I have to go into campus for something or another, which will be an improvement if not as much as I used to go...

Are you telling me that you've seen Love Actually and you didn't like it?? It's one of my favourite films ever (right after Bridget Jones )