Week three (belated)

I totally forgot to do last week's blog so here is my third Weekly Blog.

We had our machine shop for three straight hours that Monday, from 0800H-1100H, and tackled about precise measuring tools. First thing is about the micrometer. Sir. Bong taught us different kinds of micrometers; I thought there is only one kind of micrometer, the commonly seen (outside) micrometer caliper. I was amazed to know a variety of such micrometers that it led me to a conclusion that a "micrometer" is just a generic name for a measuring device that can read precise lateral measurements using a rotating thimble -up to the diameter of the human hair. He also taught us to read measurements from it. I was confused with its graduations at first but in the end I found its concept easy to understand and read.

Last subject of Monday is swimming, 1600H-1700H; tired from mental torture, its time for some physical test. Sir. Christian told us to practice the flip turn and the butterfly stroke. First I tried the flip turn. It looks easy but when I tried it for the first time, water started to enter my nose as I turn. I practiced it for a while then I learned to control the water going inside my nose. Unfortunately, as I do my last turn, I bumped my head on the floor; it really hurt so much and the sound of its impact to my skull keeps echoing through my head. Luckily, I only got a bump on my head. After resting, I tried the butterfly stroke but did not turn up well. Galicia told me that my legs are moving separately and it looks more of a flutter kick than that of a dolphin kick, the foot work needed in the butterfly stroke. Quickly, I realized I can not master this stroke given only our PE time; I must find some free time and practice it often in the pool.