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Monday, July 10th, 2006
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7:40 pm
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I'm in Athens for the summer and am somewhat surprised to find that I am actually enjoying taking classes for the summer. Not that I thought it was going to be torture, but I thought I was going to be like, argh, classes constantly. But now I realize that if I weren't in class...what the heck would I be doing? Working, I suppose, but even that wouldn't occupy all of my time. At least with class, I'm there in the morning, and then spend more time studying, or at least considering doing so, which is almost the same thing. In any case, I find that I'll be sad to leave which is in many ways better than dying to go home.
I went with some people to see Pirates of the Caribbean the other night at midnight when it opened...wow that was so much fun. I, of course, was with some of the happy people who dressed up like pirates for the occasion and probably would have been decked out as well if I had been able to find the appropriate attire. Anyway, the movie was pretty exciting, but I was stressing a little bit until I got to class the next day and found out that they've already filmed the third one as well. I was afraid that it was going to be like, the end!
But anyway. I have a test so it's time to study.
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| Sunday, April 2nd, 2006
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7:39 pm - Because I can't write my essay
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Hopefully mindless rambling will get the juices flowing and I'll feel inspired to continue writing my essay. I had some ideas spring to my brain yesterday, but wasn't really in the mood to work on the paper. Now I'm in the mood to work (well, as much as I can be), but the ideas aren't coming. And I'm getting to the part that I really want to explore and pick apart...only I can't remember anymore what exactly it was I wanted to say. And The West Wing is on in 20 minutes, and I'd like to get some more done before then. But nothing (nothing, I say!) interferes with TWW.
So much for working on Italian this weekend. I've decided that if I really want to get anything done, I have to go somewhere besides my house. Because I can get too easily distracted here. On the other hand, I can wander around in a T-shirt and sweatpants with my hair having a mini-party, and no one cares. So there's an upside.
I am not feeling the creative juices flowing. On the other hand, I am feeling hungry.
current mood:  Writer's block
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| Saturday, April 1st, 2006
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6:55 pm
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I've recently gotten into reading Dave Barry, even though I really don't have time for it and should be reading this other book for my history class, but story of my life. Anyway, my whole point here: funny guy.
Okay, so I'm interrupting myself here to note that there is apparently this autosave feature now, and, I must confess, it's kinda freaking me out. And it saves at random times, too, like :57 min and 17 seconds or whatever.
So my spring break was a couple of weeks ago, and I spent a few days in FL. Oh, yes, nice innocent trip to Flordia, with the friendly alligators who were just waiting by the bank, ready to devour me as soon as our canoe capsized (which, thankfully, did not happen). Trip complete with totally unnecessary 60 minute detour in the wrong direction. Who knew my sense of direction was so bad that I would end up driving north when I was supposed to be driving south? Figures. Anyway. I had a good time, though.
My new philosophy on life? Kill everyone with kindness. I've already started to practice this theory, and I have to say, I was pleased with the results. I decided to be extra-nice to everyone, even if they're not nice to me, or even if I don't feel like being nice to them (ie I don't really care for them). See, it is one of my new pet peeves that people who are in positions where customer service is should be part of their job description seem to have no skills in this department whatsoever. Like cashiers at McDonald's or whatever. So I'll make up for their moodiness by being sugary sweet myself. See? Balance. Or something. We'll see how long this little plan lasts, but I think it could turn out well. As long as I have the patience and the willpower for it.
current mood:  lazy
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| Tuesday, March 7th, 2006
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6:38 pm
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Wow, I can't even remember the last time I updated my life... ;) Guess I've been really busy, and when I've had to choose between "update LJ" and "study for test"...yeah sorry, the test won. Unfortunately.
Three days until Spring Break! I'm so happy I could cry! Plus then St. Patrick's Day, which is always fun.
I just realized, this really isn't the best time of day for me to post. I should wait until later, because night is when I go all introspective and philosophical, which is always fun.
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| Wednesday, February 15th, 2006
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5:31 pm
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Everytime I'm in Sociology, I get all idealistic and want to solve all the injustices of the world. The prof talks about how this happens because of this thing, and I'm all like WE MUST CHANGE IT! Like today, we were talking about how the legal system is basically geared against the poor...the poor are the ones who get prosecuted and the rich get off because they have the resources. And also that "white collar crimes", things like a pharmaceutical company sells this drug that's dangerous and people die, well, that's not actually illegal, and you can't put companies in prison anyway...
But then I leave class, and I'm like, there's no hope. Also I'm lazy. :-P
current mood:  hungry
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| Sunday, February 12th, 2006
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11:36 pm
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| Thursday, February 9th, 2006
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7:29 pm
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Hm, it appears that I haven't updated in awhile. Imagine that. Can't say that I've been too busy to; 'cause that's definately not true. Nothin' to say, I guess.
But in any case, after a couple of (albeit somewhat halfhearted) weeks of job-searching and no luck, I've got two interviews in two days, and am supposedly supposed to get a call from a third place. Um, how is this fair? I mean, instead of getting one job and having to turn the others down, I have to do both interviews because technically, I am still jobless. Argh. Also, my friend, with no effort at all, has managed to get another job (to replace the one she's already got) because she has family connections, like, everywhere. ::Cries:: And here I am, frantically filling out applications. ::Crosses fingers:: Hopefully one of these two things will work out though.
current mood: hungry
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| Saturday, January 28th, 2006
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8:41 pm
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Yay it's the weekend! I've had kind of a slow day, which in itself isn't bad...it's just that I've been tired all day (for some reason I could not sleep at all last night and then I had to get up early), so yeah. I feel very unproductive. But relaxed, I guess....
Okay I gues nothing interesting is happening...
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| Thursday, January 19th, 2006
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8:04 pm
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I'm in college. I've already applied, been accepted (done it twice, actually) to college, and now I'm in college and I'm taking classes and you'd think now my next thing to worry about would be what to major in. But oh no! Alas! The decision is still upon me which school I should go to. After two tries, I'm still not sure if I've got it right. ::Cries:: Not that I dislike where I am, cause I rather like it. It's just that I don't have all of the options I would like, mostly language-wise. I mean, I suppose I could teach myself Italian if I stayed here and wanted to learn it, but frankly, I'm too lazy. It's easier to go to class and have someone force me to do work. So yeah. I've been consulting the Decision Dice, but they're being less than helpful. Perhaps they can sense my skepticism.
current mood:  frustrated
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| Sunday, January 15th, 2006
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4:28 pm
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No school tomorrow! Which I guess means one more day for me to put off schoolwork...actually, I'm working on some stuff right now. I have to say, I'm quite proud of myself for starting today instead of tomorrow.
We're taking down our Christmas tree right now...okay, I know we're kinda behind on this, but I'm still kind of sad. I don't want Christmas to be over! Anyway. I thought I had something interesting to report, but I suppose I really don't.
current mood:  productive
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| Wednesday, January 11th, 2006
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5:54 pm
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Okay, I know it's a little late to be making a New Year's resolution, but since I never made one to begin with...better late than never, right? So I found a link from someone else's LJ, and here is my resolution:
I think it suits me quite well.
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| Sunday, January 8th, 2006
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4:43 pm
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I had a discussion today with my mom about people. And I decided that I really don't like the fact that some people can be mean, or not do what they're supposed to do, or whatever, and other people don't realize it, or think that they can do no wrong, etc. I mean, here I am, and I'm nice to people, and I do what I need to, and so do plenty of other people in this world, but still it frequently seems that other people manage to get ahead when perhaps they don't deserve to. And my mom was like, you'll find that all throughout life. And I was like, no. That's not fair. I refuse to accept that. I think everyone should get their come-uppance. Which perhaps isn't the best attitude to have. :-P But argh that frustrates me so much. I suppose I've got to learn to let that kind of stuff go, but seriously now people. How realistic is that?
current mood:  angry
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| Saturday, January 7th, 2006
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7:50 pm
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School has started--two days started. And already I'm like ahhhh. Perhaps taking 18 hours was a mistake. Heh. Too late now. Of course, almost none of my books have come yet (I ordered them online) and although my French book came, it was missing the workbook--of course. Roar. So I have to borrow someone else's Spanish book, I'm going to be behind on my reading for at least two classes, etc. This semester is starting off well. Plus, I know no one in several of my classes. Although, it was kind of funny when I walked into my English class, three people I graduated with plus this kid I know's mom are also in that class. I find it kind of weird to see people from my high school walking around--but several of us went there, so I guess I shouldnt' be surprised. In any case, though, I need to get involved with some stuff and meet new people. Because a lot of the people I hang out with are back at school in other places. Which is kind of sad. But hey, it's an excuse for a road trip...
Finally done dogsitting. Cute dog, but a little irritating when he barks at everyone for no visible reason. Also when you wait around outside with him for 10 minutes and he still doesn't go to the bathroom. And it's dark outside and there's the possibility someone could come and attack you, because the house two doors down got robbed just a few days ago in the middle of the DAY so who knows what could happen when it's dark outside, and it's not like the dog is going to be able to protect you with all of his 20 pounds of ferocity. Anyway.
current mood: hungry
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| Sunday, December 18th, 2005
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12:44 am
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I really feel like writing again, but as is usually the case...I have nothing to write about. So I'm settling for a bit of a ramble here. Sorry.
Wrapped presents at Barnes and Noble today for Habitat for Humanity. Not very many people wanted things gift-wrapped, though, especially considering the number for people that were in the store. Whcih I suppose it good, since neither jen nor I are were very good at wrapping. But we managed...or at least I think we did. No one complained, in any case.
I just remember I need to find a gag gift for the party tomorrow. I'll just bring something from the house. I don't feel like putting a whole lot of effort into it this year. Is that bad of me? Ah, well. That's why it's a white elepant gift exchange. No one wants most of the stuff anyway. Doesn't bother me when I get a piece of crap (not literally, though I suppose it's possible.). I expect it. Hm, I still have that deer pee. Only I think I could put it to use one day, so I won't give it away. Best gag gift I ever got, actually. It really could come in handy.
I'm having the hardest time finding something aqua for my mom. I can find several shade of blue and green...but I'm not really sure exactly what color aqua is. I mean, she showed me. But I dont' have a photographic memory. So even when I would look on the shirt tags and they would say that the color was aqua...sometimes I didn't believe them. It's hard, because what's really the difference between that and turquoise? I don't do colors. Ah, well. There's always getting her jewelry. I also considered writing somethign for my parents. I got that idea from a friend of mine, who's going to do some art for her parents...only I'm artisically inclined, but I can write. So maybe I'll do that. Like a short story based on fact, based on us, or something. Some kind of tribute to their parenting, I dunno. If I could write poetry, that would be easier. Only I can't. So there ya go. Hopefully I'll actually come up with something that's not too hokey.
So I got inspired to redo my room. I think I definately want to paint it....I liked the orange when I did it, and I still like it, but I think it's almost too harsh, or I want something more sophisticated, or something. And i want a new desk, which I thought I was going to have to buy, but it turns out there's a really nice one at my grandmother's house, so I'll just take that. Whenever we can get down there to get it...and I want to buy some artwork, nice framing, etc. I'm thinking maybe a Europe theme. And I saw in my friend's house today, in one of the rooms her parents had decopaged a wall with enyclopedia pages..it was awesome. So I'm considering something like that...not sure if I want it on a wall or not. Maybe just my toy chest...but them I'm not sure if I want my toy chest either. And I think I want a new bookshelf maybe. A bigger one. I tried to condense my books a few years ago to the ones I actaully would still read, and that worked really well for awhile, but now my book collection has grown again, and there aren't really any books I feel I can put away, so I guess I need a bigger shelf? And I have that huge canvas (well it's really a mini-flat, but close enough) with that sea scene I painted...which I'm really not crazy about, but I could paint over it. I feel like I should use it. I'm not sure what to paint though. It has to be something easy, something I can paint. Maybe I could do something with paint and collaging and pictures...I'm not sure. Or abstrat art....ah this is hard; I wish I was an artist.
I should go to bed. Church tomorrow, yay! I've missed my church. It's been two months...
current mood:  creative
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| Friday, December 16th, 2005
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9:12 pm
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John Spencer (Leo on The West Wing) died today, I just found out...so sad. Ironically, the cause was a heart attack, which was what pushed Leo out of being CoS on the show. So sad. :(
current mood:  sad
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1:02 am
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I'm home now! This is almost weird...in a way, it's almost as if I wasn't really away at school all this time. Or else it was a dream. Something. It feels like I really haven't been away (even my room's already messy again). Hm.
I'm using some neighbor's wireless. Heh. Dunno who's it is, but obviously they don't care...better than our stupid dial-up, in any case. I'm been very spoiled by the fast connection at school. But on the bright side, it means I won't be getting on as much, which is good, because I can find a number of ways to waste time doing nothing. Like now.
So it's like incredibly much warmer in Savannah. As in, 12 degrees warmer. Which is nice, on one hand. But on the other hand, I have winter clothes and scarves and stuff that I'd like to wear, so....c'mon, winter! It only lasts like month or two anyway. We can handle it.
So it was kind of sad when I came home and we already had a Christmas tree. We used to go pick it out together. But at least it's not decorated yet. And there's always next year. All the trees would've been gone if they'd waited for me, anyway. I'm okay with this. And I can still help decorate, so yay! I love the Christmas season. It makes me happy...especially the music. And the pretty lights.
I just realized I have to get up early tomorrow to take my mom to work. Hm. Guess that means it's bedtime.
current mood:  happy
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| Tuesday, December 13th, 2005
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6:19 pm
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Two exams down, one to go. I almost wish my last one was tomorrow instead of Thursday; that way I could just get it over with. But at least now I'll have more time to study (and more time to waste, like now...).
Finally got myself to the aquarium today. It was really cool...but I will maintain that $23 is a little steep. But still, I'm glad I went. Saw cute sea otters, yay! And I saw The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe yesterday, which was very good, especialy because I had just read the book the day before (because it had been so long since I'd read it and I wanted to go into the movie prepared...). So now I'm reading Prince Caspian, and I really want to finish all of the books by tomorrow (when I have to give back the collection that someone loaned me), but considering I have to go to work in an hour and I'll be there 'til midnight...don't think that's going to happen! But at least I can finish the one I'm on. I can't believe I've never read them before now (well except LWW). At least you're never too old to start...(but still, I am ashamed. My childhood is worthless).
Two more days. This is so surreal. Which reminds me, I need to sell my math book. Out of my sight forever! That's one book I know I'll never use again (thank goodness).
Told Jen about the Italy thing I found. She's as excited as I was. Now to find out about visas and whatnot...I really think we can do this. Yay for an exciting summer!
current mood:  Eh
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| Sunday, December 11th, 2005
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12:40 am
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Finals are next week. As in they start Monday. As in I have less than 48 hours to prepare for my math exam. (Gee, when I put it that way it really is quite daunting.) Too bad I can't remember this integration thing. Ah, well. I can go back to my original grade goal--a C would be fine. But I was beginning to think I could do better.
So during the time tonight that I was supposed to be studying, my friend and I wound up watching Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, which turned out to be quite amusing. Yay for Steve Martin and Michael Caine (and that woman...whose name I do not know but whose voice sounds very familiar). In any case.
Now I'm wasting time. If I'm not going to study, I should go to bed (since I had to get up at freaking 5:30 this morning...gah!). So yeah I'll do that now.
current mood: meh
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| Thursday, December 8th, 2005
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7:14 pm - ...and can we say time-waster?
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My math mini-study session today came complete with Christmas Carol breaks and hot chocolate. Let's hear it for the holidays! Since that period of diligent studying (and singing), I have been wasting enormous amounts of time, and am just now (a couple of hours later) gathering myself to work on revising my essay. Which could be totally done by now if I hadn't kept putting it off.
I have tentative plans to go to the aquarium next week, which I'm really excited about. As long as work doesn't get in the way. Which hopefully it won't, seeing as it's my last week here and I want to take my finals, then go do everything I said I was going to but never did. Which includes going to the aquarium (for $22, people!!) But it's supposed to be awesome...
Yes! Paper is done! I am not completely satisfied, but then, I never am. It will do. Really I just feel like the conclusion is lacking something, but I'm not quite sure what that is and I don't so much feel like taking a lot of time to fix it, so there ya go. Funny how working on this paper has given me the desire to write. Occasionally I get these twinges, though they usually come later at night. If only I had any great ideas, I would try and start writing a book, or at least a short story. Something. But I never have any inspiration--write what you know, they say, but what I know is rather limited and unquestionably boring. I have a hard enough time sometimes thinking of interesting things to talk about in my LJ (like now, see how I ramble to fill the space with what is ultimeatly nothingness?), so how am I supposed to find an idea that can take up several pages? This is my main obstacle, but as of yet I have found no solution.
I can't believe I only have a week left. I need to start packing. Like, yesterday. Only I haven't any boxes, which is a slight obstacle. But at least I can do some organizing--my room (or my side of the room, as it were) is in great disarray. Much like my room at home. Some things never change, I guess. My pictues are continuing to fall off the wall. They know it's time to go and don't want to be left behind, I suppose. Or something.
I got $5 dollars today for drinking a glass of orange juice in the dining hall and then filling out a survey about it. Easiest $5 I've ever made. I've got to find a way to do things like this more often. Wouldn't even need a real job...
And here we go with the time-wasting again. I have no motivation.
current mood: cranky
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| Wednesday, December 7th, 2005
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11:41 pm
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Doing laundry is an altogether annoying experience, not the least of which is due to the fact that I have to trek up and down the stairs numerous times, moving stuff from the washer to the dryer, taking out half the load before it shrinks, etc. But I have to say my usually monotonous experience was somewhat disrupted by the presence of these two people in the laundry room. (It is at this point I must confesss I have a a rather bad habit of evesdropping on other people's conversations--but if they're talking loud enouugh for other people to hear, what do they expect?) Anyway, so these kids were arguing...well, the girl was upset because the guy had told her to shut up (Dude, how could he say that?) and then he took her dryer (because there weren't 20 more to choose from) and OMG how could he be so mean? So I allowed myself a private laugh, and then I left because I was afraid the girl was going to light the room on fire. But as I was leaving, suddenly they were joking around again. (Can we say PMS?) And now I will stop being mean.
So suddenly this week is almost over and then next week is finals and I think I'm going to have a heart attack because I have to work 20 hours this weekend including having to be there at 6:30 Saturday morning and that doesn't leave a lot of time to study not to mention sleep but at least it's all almost over *SIGH*.
Um, Friday's supposed to be the last day of classes....only mine all got cancelled...so I guess that makes my last official day of classes tomorrow...should I take more time to reflect on this? My first semester of college is practically over and I'm bearly batting an eye. I guess it's one of those things that doesn't really seem like it's happening at the time. Like graduation. (Wait. I graduated already?)
Stupid GT1000 class project tomorrow...I knew I shouldn't have taken this class, especially since now I'm not going to even get credit for it at my new school. Waste of time, it was. Although at least I didn't really lift much more than a finger to help on this project. (Hey, other people volunteered to do stuff and then there was nothing left to do, okay?) But I don't really feel that guilty about it, either (does that make me a bad person?). Because the thing is, this is like the only project that I can ever remember doing where I wasn't the one getting everyone together, organizing what we needed to do, delegating jobs, making sure the work got done (which often meant I did a majority of it), etc. Not that this was a role I aspired to; it was just that if I didn't do it, the project wasn't going to get done. So I rather feel like I've earned my chance to sit back and let someone else do it. Besides, like I said...this class doesn't count anyway. :-P
Okay, because I'm a dork...I'm going to watch a few more minutes of Harry Potter instead of going to sleep. Yes. Go ahead and make fun of me. See if I care.
current mood: melancholy
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