More more more...

So, life goes on. Spent time yesterday with the same ole elementary school friends, dropped some off and Kristen and I spent way too much time investigating the new Harry Potter novel. Or book, or whatever it's called now-a-days. It's really fun spending time with them, different cause we were such good friends then too, or I've convinced myself of it. :) Other than that the day was great. Eating and talking about way too much chocolate is fine by me at all times of the day.

Today I got a haircut, and that was fun too. Fun? OK, maybe not fun, but it's done now and that's the long and short of it. Spent way too long on ebay, drove David to soccer, and ate. Too much eating for me, I'll say.

Needing to read more, cause I've paused or something, and also must get on with the movie watching. Was reading this Me Talk Pretty One Day, and found it interesting. But it's not finished, so I can't and won't give my last word yet, and certaintly not on the wrong blog anyway. (Visit the other and see). So, getting on with things, almost finished with Chicago for the moment, and ready for California already. Be there soon enough I'll say. Still need to find if I'm immunized up to date and all that, but don't want to go on a treasure hunt just yet.

Woodstock 1

This was amazing. I've been renewed into a The Who fan as well as starting to think about this whole thing. What was so different about that generation from ours? They had a war, we had a war? In the end most of them protested, whereas we did not. (We being the "we" meaning our generation). They had music like nothing else, and we have music too. It's interesting that it seems to me that their music united them all, for it "communicated" as the organizer of Woodstock would say. Does our music move a nation to travel all in the same direction? All against the grain? I wouldn't say so. I wonder if it really was all united back then, I mean, I know they were considered "freaks," but it just seems that since music has branched out, the people have branched out too. What really makes our generation I wonder? The only thing that really comes to mind is something like the space station. Sorry if it sounds geeky, but it's an interesting concept. I'd say that most of the nation, as well as some other international countries, have something vested in space. Look at the new Star Wars movie (which I haven't yet seen...), but really...

I just don't know. What makes them so different. Or are they really? All I remember is Woodstock 99, something about too much fire, violence, lack of water, and just too many people. How could they have met in the 60s for something like peace over three days, and in the rain no less. And musicians that could really ROCK.

At the end, I was told that there was more to this movie, that there were more parts, and that some performers were missing. Which isn't obvious considering three were in Woodstock 1. I think I'll save the rest for school, to enjoy not only by myself but with others who have a similar passion for music. Music of that time, wonderful, moving, emotional music. And to educate some others on what music is supposed to be.

Sorry about all the blabbering, but it's something that interests me. What makes us so different really? Where can we find the crack that split us all up? Or are we really united in some way or another? I just can't tell. What do you think?

The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach

A great book. Nothing literary, or moving, but just the ideas are right-on. Although I'm not of the age where making money is really an issue, nor is investing, buying a house, buying stock, or etcetc. It makes me think anyway, for as soon as I've got a job, I know what to do. This is a good book for when you're going into working, working for real -- full time with a retirement fund and all that. It would make a good gift in my opinion, and reading it now might be good as would reading it then. Fantabulous!

A lot to learn

Friday (yesterday) was a lot of fun, and interesting nonetheless. A nice lunch with another (imagine even another) old friend. Then some time spent in the house watching television, and a going to temple with Elaine. She wanted to experience Jewishness, and it was nice to go to temple in my opinion. Maybe I should go more often. It takes the strangest things to make one remember what something else means to someone, and I think that's what has happened. So maybe I do enjoy being Jewish.

Spent most of the night and some of the morning almost finished with a book. It should be posted up on BookBlog soon enough, once I finish the last few pages. If you ever needed a gift for someone who's going into a working field already, aka ready to begin setting up for life, this book would be the perfect gift. It almost makes me wish I was working with a 401k already. The best time to invest is while one is young, and here I am, young-ish, and ready.

Other than that... went through a whole bunch of old papers on my desk area, and found some interesting ones, and a whole lot of garbage. It's interesting to see what I've kept over the years. I'm such a pack rat it's incredible.

Finished Mr. 3000 a movie that probably doesn't merit much talking about it. A baseball player (Bernie Mac) who doesn't really have 3000 hits, but needs 3 more, and he finds what a team is all about in the end. Duh. A bit funny, comical and entertaining when there's nothing else to do. Recommended for anyone who is bored, or wants something so light and meaningless for a bit of laughter.

Book Blog

See the sidebar on the right for a link... or here. It's my great idea as I'm reading Polysyllabic Spree by Nick Hornby. And I'll be able to do real book review thingys there too. So read on, and there's a link back of course.

Watched Alfie

A movie about a man who loves women, a man who can't find himself anywhere, or anything he'd really like to be. I thought it was interesting, a sort of touching movie, but one that had its momentary bits of entertainment and laughter. It was a nice movie really, and could I recommend it? You know.. maybe. It really wasn't half bad considering. Aw, so cute. haha. On with things now.

another day, another dollar

or in this case another friend. It's really nice to see the people whom I'm glad to see are still friends. It's interesting to see how they've gone on in life, and the sadness I feel in finding that we haven't done as well in keeping touch as I had always hoped. So I'm making a new plan... a phone call to those who deserve one, maybe once every two weeks for sure. This should be great, something to keep me connected, and I promise to myself that if it feels like a burden, then it won't happen, and so be it.

Other than that, I talked to another friend and that was great too. I do like friends. It's nice to feel that somebody (or plural somebodies...) still cares/care. Aw.

Plans for tomorrow include reading and calling about the summer. Good thinking. Get a move on already I say... On with things.

Be Cool

So I just and finally finished the movie. I had watched the first half in the airport coming home, and the second half ending a few minutes ago. What do I think? Well there's something to say for Travolta and Uma Thurman once again together, but it was entertaining. No super great hit, but nice to watch and the music wasn't half bad. Lots of famous people, who I found myself saying, "Hmm. Why do they look so familiar..." And Steven Tyler. OK, so I did know who he was. Recommendation to others: Probably not. Unless you like Travolta for his dancing and a bit of silliness. That's all for now... carry on...

Bell School '00 Reunion

See for yourself...

A fun day, and a fabulous idea...

Yesterday was really a lot of fun. It's interesting to see how much one can really miss a few old friends, and what good friends they really are. Somethings we talked about made me think some, which isn't necessarily bad, that's what conversations are for aren't they? Anyway, we're having a bell school '00 room 305 reunion, and it's going to be great. And our planning is already taking shape, etc. So I'm ready and glad. Yay. That's about it for now, so I'll go on and think of somewhere that's an hour away (stupid me and the stupid car radio), and if you're home call, becuase I'm home too and I could use some more fun...

Another Movie

OK. So a fun day. And another movie checked off the list. Found Sky Captain and the World Of Tomorrow at the library, and I checked it right out. So the movie -- I'd say not bad. The cinematics were nice, it was plesant to look at, and the plot wasn't too bad. Some of it, a lot of it actually, was far-fetched, but it was still entertaining. And even more so would be quizzing Andreea on it. I didn't do that, but it would be entertaining anyway.. ask her yourself. Do I recommend this movie? Ask me on a personal basis, it really isn't for everyone, or you could just see for yourself. Good plans for tomorrow too hopefully, but we'll see how it all works out.

As far as going back to HMC goes - tickets have been bought. I guess I really do need to get on top of things better and more of the time, but thank goodness it's done. Off to do who knows what.

Writing in Airport

Ah. No posting here, due to the lack of internet. Yet a note might be necessary. The last few days at school were fun, no classes = lots of movie watching. I'm glad it was all fun and games, without the extra time devoted to work. LAX was a quick drive from campus, although the sleeping in the lounge until my flight wasn't that fun. I think I've learned my lesson not to wait until the very last day to purchase a ticket home.

Watched yesterday: October Sky, one of my favorite movies of all time. Why, you might ask. Well -- true stories always seem to make more sense, for their realism is touching. That's just my sentimental side anyway.

Other than that, LAX is quite nice, lending me electricity to watch the first half of Be Cool. Now that I've moved to a louder section of the airport, it's not as nice to watch due to the background noise. Little kids laughing and crying and screaming. What do parent's say nowadays about giving their kids something to put them to sleep on planes -> probably that it's not good. Well not good for everyone else that's for sure. Although maybe drugging others isn't always the best plan of action.

Other than that, I hope everyone's summer progresses well and I'll be at home for a while before returning to school, so if you're one of those people at home, feel free to call me right on up.

Good luck, and let the warmth be with you. haha.

just a feeling

A feeling. Like when you listen to a song, that brings you back to the past, to something horrible or wonderful or something that just warms you up inside or brings tears to your eyes. Emotion. A good thing for people, well yes I'd suppose. I mean how are people supposed to know how to act without them. But sometimes I just want to stop feeling them.

People have seen awful things, is it even right of me to feel so strongly in the same manner, when the magnitude of my life has been so much less? Maybe you just have to stop listening for a second, maybe it's more important to think. But thinking is too serious, serious enough to bring it all back, and then -- thanks brain, thanks a bunch.

Maybe I ought to get a hobby or two. Or sleep some more. Need less serious things on my mind. Oooh. And I hope being home will be fun. I need a good break, I need something... hopefully that I'll be able to find in old friends and old stories, and fun times. I remember, and my heart aches. Why can't it all be the same forever, why did I have to forget all my thoughts, why can't I just be sensible? Thinking back, this would be my worst nightmare, and maybe it will be when I get home, but let's hope that my minds moved on, and that I never really did write any of that thinking down, so I don't have to feel so horrible when I listen without hearing.

Coolest Thingy Ever!

Fun and Free. What more do you want.

oi.

Like I don't say that enough.

Watched Spaceballs, grace a Kenji. After Star Wars (Number 6, the "real" number 3...), it turned out to make sense I'd supposed. Although since I wasn't allowed to watch it before, I really can't judge. Anyway, the movie was allright, semi-funny at times indeed. And the others laughing was enough for me, really. haha.

Now I just have studying left. Arg. Studying. I hate that word. It all seems so pointless, for I really won't need this Chemistry like ever again, thank goodness.

Other than that I have guild wars to look forward to. Kenji's new interest in life. Haha to that. Like we don't have enough to talk about, we have this now. Every meal, every word, sometimes interesting, other times excessive. But the game, oh goodness, the game is fun. Too bad I have to study so I don't fail or do semi-poorly (which'll happen anyway).

I suppose it's inevitable the studying that is. On with it I say. So I guess I'll come up to breathe through my Bronchitis (almost gone hopefully) on Friday. I hope so anyway. Then to find somewhere for all the crap in my room when moving out. Goodbye, but not yet anyway.

Does this count as a Skill?

Learn Morse Code!.

haha.

events

So what have I been doing instead of studying you may ask?
   watching movies
   going to the mall
      not even buying anything...

I've seen National Treasure. My thoughts? It was just ok. Semi interesting, no matchstick men, and hence I'm dissapointed for him but that's alright too. Worth watching I suppose as a time waster, but not a recommendation, not really.

Also watched Fast Times at Ridgemont High. I thought this was supposed to be a defining movie for high schoolers. I'm dissapointed once again, this time in the whole deal, for it lacked anything really. The plot was bare, and exposing students (the supposed point) was stupid anyway. Like you didn't know about the sex, drugs, and rock and roll. C'mon already, like I haven't seen it all before.

Anyway...
That's really it for now. Back to organizing and thinking about packing. And not even studying....

more happiness. 

happyhappy 

Looks like it's some of us at Knott's Berry Farm. Spring Break again, it's just that I never put anything up. And it's good to post instead of working.... 

Look at us at Disneyland. Over Spring Break.... 

A list of things

A list of things (hence the title) is a good idea of me at this time:

Chem HW
Hum Presentation and Paper
E4 Paper (draft), Paper (final), and Presentation
Chem Quiz!

more Physics HW and Math HWs. not that bad considering.

I think the projects are all going ok with the exception of my coughing through them. But the music in the background is getting better with my new fabulously large hard drive. (Thanks Kenji... what a good chooser you are).

The summer plans are unfolding, or at least will unfold better after an important conversation that so needs to happen tomorrow. But housing is done, and a single with a kitchen over the summer for 10 weeks or so isn't that bad after all.

Just this coming week, with two (count them, two) dinners in the village for SWE and tour guiding. And then Presentations Days, Reading Days, and finally finals. Considering everything, it doesn't seem that long since the very beginning, and it's wrapping up quite nicely. At least I hope sleep is in the works somewhere. Ah.

Must just keep trudging on I'd suppose. On and on and on. With some sleep please please.

And a happy passover. (Without a seder. Makes me sad.) But hopefully Matzo Ball Soup later this week. Like on wednesday as a celebration for a wonderful Hum presentation. And a middle of the week celebration. whoohoo? We'll see.

a hum paper

So. What do we do when we have a hum paper? hmm. Take a break. Listen to music. Clean the keyboard. (well it was the slightest bit gratifying.) I think the smell was also kinda interesting too. Haha. Sorry for that note. Anyway...

It's getting done. I really do promise. And after this just comes pre-frosh weekend, lots of typing ribbons for tomorrow, an interview for the summer, and on and on.

Ever wonder what happens to people when they don't do anything? Well it's coming up soon. Haha. Like never. But school is almost ending, right after two projects and many finals. And then... some other different kind of stuff to do.

And just keep my mind off things for now? The hum paper. Back to it, is what I say.

Go on go on now.

Enlightenment? I think not.

So, much to my chagrin, or maybe not, I saw the "first" star wars movie (IV). I suppose I was to be enlightened, or amazed, or... some other emotion of the sort, but I thought it interesting. I also suspect that I didn't pick up on stuff from the 2nd movie, becuase I am much confused. But I still know what happens. And I guess I'm assimilating into that type of culture? Perhaps.

I also got to see Emperor's New Groove. Interesting. But I think a bad choice for the class considering that it's not mass marketed. Eh. And I hope the movie showing was OK for the rest of the class, and kind missed missing it. But I was sunning at the beach. With my cousin for the last time in L.A. Too bad I've got a few bad burns, yet it figures. From skiing on the face, from the beach on the places I forgot and couldn't reach. Eh.

Now I've just got lots to do. Regular homework as well as a hum paper for friday. Life goes on. Hopefully I'll hear about the summer soon, and let that be. Not to mention the calls I've still not made. Sorry all.

Hope everyone is ready for the end. hoorah.

doi

So the mess of today has all been fixed. And tomorrow's will come. In due time.

Anyway, trying to figure out what's most important at this given moment, some work or some sleep.... and on and on.

Either way, I've got lots of stuff to do, people to call (sorry if you're one of those people, I'm getting to it), things to fill out, things to research, read, study. Oh boy.

But life goes on, I hope less hectic and disturbing for you then it is for me. That's always a good thing. Besides that, have more and more hopes for summer plans, all of which are oddly forming I'd hope, or at least I'm helping them along. Let that be that for now.

And Hun - I do love Harry Potter, however I do understand the importance of reading the other important bits for class. But research is top priority at this point, and reading passages out of the books that isn't required just won't fit at this moment in time.

Have fun!

oops

So I didn't really put up anything new. Sorry people. But I'm sure you're living well and fine and all that jazz.
Interesting really, it's almost like another break this weekend, but too bad I have to finish up this hum paper. But it's fun writing about children's books, it really is. I know that some people all over have these lame and boring humanities and literature classes, but the one I have is really cool. Not to make you all feel bad or anything. Just that it's not so bad. And for me, thats a fabulous thing.

Got lots of things to do this weekend, including homework. But hanging out with cousins is fun. I'm so glad they're fun. Otherwise, I suppose it'd be a buzzkill.

Anyway, back to writing the paper, and then off to lectureS. Ah. The two of them really have that double sided blade. Of killing while I'm sleeping, and then later, when I fail. Oops.

Anyway, just get on with your lives and stop reading this.

Duh. haha.

haha

Check this out. And note the interesting things Elaine... no protesting this time.

http://localbrand.net/

I'm boring

So I've done a poll.

It's true.

I AM boring.

Jeez. Or my blog. Same difference. But I'm not boring. So that's ok.
Anyway, I still have to post more interesting stuff, so when I get back to my room, or perhaps tomorrow, I'll post some serious business up.

Hoorah.

blogging?

Is it a good thing or a bad thing?

Well, as some people think their own sites are semi-private, I think they have the wrong idea. It's totally public, only private if no one, and I mean no one knows. But then it's kind of silly. Isn't it nice to write loads of nonesense to find out that someone reads and cares. Or maybe not cares... but that's besides the point.

Other than that, all is well. Spring break was very interesting in that school finally stopped. At least for some of us. Went out to have fun at the Knott's Berry Farm place. Funny pictures and all that thanks to Tia, and hopefully, or maybe not hopefully Disneyland this Saturday. And the zoo on Friday, and with my cousin today. Doesn't seem all that bad to me. And having no class, and an alomst deserted school is neat. But home with its food would have been appealing too. Ah well. I'm here, and here I'll stay.

That's about all for now, whoo. An update. After so long. ...

dum dum dum.

long

So it's been quite a while, and I've gotten just a bit lazy. OK, maybe not lazy. But more busy. Lots of classes, lots of homework, and even a dance class at night sometimes. Along with AE at night, it all makes for a bit of a hectic time. But I'm still having fun and thats the important thing. And that I'm not yet failing out. Always a positive thing. Be optimistic. Even though it has been pouring for quite a while, and I think it's to continue. And they don't know anything about drains. Where's the sewer? There is none. Oi.

So life goes on. Wet. Icky. And kind of chilly. still icky.

almost the weekend

I am so ready. The week was over after wednesday lab anyway. I'm ready for a break, and to be better for the coming week. Still have some stuff to do, nominal anyway. Limits are fun? haha.

So it should be fun, and apparently creating Yu-Loung's schedule should be fun. If only he could tell me how to be more effective. I think I need to learn all of those 7 habits, for I currently possess none. eep. That's about it. Have a good little break. And then back to work. Goodluck.

end of week

So the end of the week, and the lovely warm weekend, signifies another week beginning. Which should be ok. or something resembling an OK.

The Worst Day is Coming...

So... apparently some hotshots figured out, ahem - calculated, the worst day of the year. It's coming on this very Monday. Neat huh? Also note the neat acronyms in the article, SAD being the Winter Depression Disorder and so on.

I'm ready. Are you?

haha. Worst Day Article Here. Just Click.

hoorah

School is fun. Not bad at all. Not stressed yet. Had a nice night-time activity filled with people, frozen yogurt, people, books, people. Fun for all. That's it for now. Back to the reading. hehe.

back

It's interesting in fact, but I am really back. School remains to seem the same, but I'll see all about that during classes tomorrow. Unpacked and am now ready. Well, sort of ready to any extent.

School is fun. I have to keep telling myself that. Here we go. Whoosh.

Was Fun

Saw tons of people whom I used to know, and of course still do. Saw In Good Company, which was good. Did the typical eating thing, twice this time. Said happy birthday to Irene for her birthday, which is coming up soon. Gave presents out appropriately.

Today went shopping. Bought tons of things, some crap, some not. Fun either way. Now I've got packing and forms left to do. My favorite things in the world. And collected quarters from my dad's stash for laundry. hehe. "collected."

And I'm almost done with Hostile Hospital, so this is good too. And I think I read it before. Eep. A few more to read after it. Or something like that.

Lotsa fun

Had lots of fun yesterday walking around in the snow with Anna downtown. Even if the snow hurt my face. Hehe. Went to Newberry Library after reading the book Time Traveler's Wife, but unfortunately we weren't as obsessed as the other lady on the tour. Anyhow it was fun, and we did shopping, or mock shopping, etc, and eating of course. A typical fun day. And I was early. But that's besides the point, becuase I waited inside the train station so it wasn't cold, only the slightest bit creepy. Hoorah.

And today should be fun once it gets started and once the plans unfold in the correct manner.

The Days

These are the days when I should be doing something. Eh.

Anyway.... interesting news? The bank is all messed up. I got papers in the mail trying to have me buy wigs for my salon. Do I have a salon? Do I not have any hair and need a wig? If anyone does, please feel free to email me and I'll forward the appropriate information. haha.

Saw "Garden State" the movie. I can't say at this point whether it was excellent or not. But I do have to agree with Anna and say that the music was good. An interesting entertainment moment at any rate. Now it must be returned. And all that crap about no late fees is a lie. I read all the little print. Hey- I had nothing else to do. Toodles for now then.

Kite Runner

Wow. I haven't read a book like this for a long time. But I have to say that everyone who said this book was super was right. Well written, touching, and the fact of reality behind it although it is fiction. It's amazing the things that happens to people, the things they instigate, and the way people look at the different situations. Ah. Read it yourself, as it is truly touching and worthwhile.

And if you didn't know what it was about - it's about a man from Afghanistan. And the series of events that make up his life. Eh. Just go to amazon.com to find out for yourself.

New News

So there really isn't any new news. Kinda a catchy title to any extent. Still snow outside, they somehow keep refusing to plow our block. Makes me want to not leave the house. Ah. Eh. Started reading a new book, should keep me occupied for quite a while.

Watched the entirety of the movie Labyrinth which wasn't bad at all. A semi-older kind of movie, with David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. A movie for children that kept me entertained. And longer than I ever would have expected.

Ah... and something else I've found on the internet - examine fattest city number 5. haha.

Upward, not Northward

So Flatland has been finished. And I do have to say that it was interesting and held my attention. Except for that nap halfway through. Haha. Good good book. And I feel a bit accomplished. Enlightened? Maybe not. I did already understand the concept of space, and the need for the additional dimensions, or the space within in memory for them.

AH. Life goes on.

Flatland

So I haven't yet finished Flatland, but I'm well on my way. An interesting book by any extent, and thanks to Tia for the fabulous idea. Not bad at all I must say, good book taste. Where the music taste went however... haha. Anyway. I'll tell more when it's all finished up.

Something I'd thought was slightly humorous:
What therefore "introduction" is among the higher classes in Spacelend, that the process of "feeling" is with us. "Permit me to ask you to feel and be felt by my friend Mr. So-and-so" - is still, among the more old-fashioned of our country gentlement in districts remote from towns, the customary formula for a Flatland introduction.

snow

so... there's snow. and it's cold. and it's hard to drive. especially hard to drive. getting stuck outside of the garage wasn't exactly the highlight of the day.

However - I did get to hang out with two old friends - or still friends, Megan and Elaine. Yup. Ate, saw movies and ate again. Typical, but fun.

Got to get the snow to melt now so I can go back to everyday stuff. Like hanging out in my house. Eh. So be it. Let the snow melt and the plans begin.

Daily Activities

Encompassed by being lazy once again. Saw "Stage Beauty" and "Shattered Glass" today. Movies. Interesting I'd say. The second being more serious than the first, about fabricating articles.

Nothing fabulous. Must get to my stack of books anyway. One of them ought to be great great.

More Book Lust

Book Lust - the link on amazon

A book I need to read? Oi. Check the site yourself for a description. I think this could turn out to be a good thing or perhaps a bad thing. Reading is good, but if I read this book it might inspire me to take a turn for the worse. Reading all things great. Hmm....

Book Lust: Chick Lit

Book Lust: Chick Lit

Books to read? Maybe, if I'm ever in the mood. I have read some - and it's not like they were poor pieces of literature per se.

Thought it was interesting enough to post, and I found the librarian thing here too. Check the post below to see that!

LibrarianActionFigure.com

Something kind of neat.. huh?
And funny looking...

But check out the neat quote: (stolen from the site)

I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.
-Jorge Luis Borges

LibrarianActionFigure.com

Change

Time for a change don't you think?

So I did it and it's done. I kinda like it. But that's my opinion as usual. Biased and the like.

And I realized how much fun junk can be. I found a bag full on my desk, apparently from "cleaning" before I left. Neato. Too bad I can barely make myself throw stuff away. Aw.

ok - another

So I just couldn't help myself to write another. Break should still be fun, yada-yada, but sometimes don't you feel different now. I think I just do. Out of the loop or something. Everyone's got their own stuff going on, as they should - not that I believe otherwise, but it still makes everything seem different. Have "we", the universal "we", changed? Is it really just me? Or is it something beyond me, something that I couldn't even expect. Oh. Darn. I think this is a book's doing as usual. And what about evil do you ask? haha. Don't even bother.

It's just a feeling... I don't really get it and everything. Life goes on. Carry on.

hmph

So apparently I'm not so on top of things. Eh. Sorry to anyone who I didn't write or didn't call. eep. And I didn't even write here... but now I am. There you go. HMPH.

So back at home once more, two weeks to relax and have a nice time. I only hope that I do have a nice time. Lots of city stuff to enjoy, cause I think that's what I've been missing.

Have a nice break, and enjoy the time till classes resume. Sounds good huh? :)

i'm a lazy bum

So here I am. Writing a message with the portfolio due tomorrow. Hum 01 is odd. Eh. Life goes on. I'm thinking I'll finish tonight and just have math homework and studying for finals left. Oi. And it's a holiday and there's no time or materials to celebrate. This saddens me a bit.

Ready for finals to finish and be home.

Have fun everyone and good luck on finals to you too. And happy hanukkah. :)

etc.

I'm just so boring/bored. I did way too much work and have just a bit left. Now I'll really have very little to do. Arg. I dislike this situation.

Hope all is well for everyone else.

Home soon.

home

almost everyone I know is at home. I'm not going home for thanksgiving, but I think that my home is almost here. It's interesting really. I like it hear, and I like home. My real home anyway.

Eh. Stop the blabbering and say a nice thing. OK. Have a nice thanksgiving! YAY for a break.

almost

I'm almost ready for tomorrow. So the rough draft is due. And it'll be crappy no question.

But tomorrow will not be bad. Class ends at 12. Got a quiz to study for and a package to pick up. That will make everthing fun I'll hope. If that doesn't do it, a nap might.

And then just a few(or several times 10) hours remain until a break. Break is always good, and restful, and entertaining.

Seeing a movie or two, at least off the computer it'll be good. Lot's of stuff to do. Maybe cleaning up and laundry. Laundry. huh. Not that I smell or anything. Just that there's almost no socks.

I'll live. I always do. Well, I must go finish writing about the draft and o'brien in vietnam. It's a little depressing, possibly more so than boring. Aw.

Goodluck to all others, and for all else. Yay.

eh

eh for everything. hope all is well elsewhere. just over a month to going home.

a little young

And here I was thinking life was fun. I think it's a little soon to have lost its edge and its novelty. Darn. Maybe it'll be better later. Like more sanding down makes it smoother and nicer. Oooh. And shiny. And much much less boring.

noting

hm. isn't it interesting that noting is note with -ing. but the e is gone. aw. I feel like I'm not really note-ing anything, cause it's not a note after all.

This week isn't so bad, except for the chem quiz. Too bad that's a ruiner for the week. Once it's done on thursday everyone should move along smoothly. But by then the week'll be over.

Anyway... If you're from a past life and you read this, silently looking, then you should write an email instead. I think that would just make my day. C'mon. I know who you are anyway, and am just too tired to call. Fine fine. I'll call later.

Anyway, that's about it for now. Every thing I think is a good idea just gets shot down anyway. But it's a good thing I'm not up the creek without a paddle. Feeling better about that already. OK. I'll just go back to listening to my fun music. YAY.

breaks

So the breaks between classes... I think I'm allowed to rant a tiny bit. So it's a nice hour break, then class, then another hour break til Lunch. So breaks are nice. Stupid not combined breaks, on the other hand infuriate me. OK... not really.... just go back to work I know...

That goes for you too you know. hiphiphooray.not.

another week

so the weeks pass quickly by. Since I read Tia's comment, darn you Tia! (just kidding), I'm now just too hungry. Ok sorry for that personal note. But arg.

So what else. The past week was short, this coming week is looking to be easy. But maybe just by thinking that I've spoken too soon. darn. I'll just have to see. And weekends are too nice. Maybe that's my problem. hmm. I'll think about it next weekend. haha.

I suppose there's always more to do, always more more more. It'll end for winter break I hope. That's only ... oh several weeks away. That might be a sooo needed break, but so far its more fun than expected. Let this coming week be great, please.

A hum project, and nothing else really, just time consuming lab and stuff. No super problems at this point.

I wish the same for all else. Yay!

reporting

So I suppose there are positives and negatives about living near LA. And I emphasize the word "near." It is interesting that we live so near and go so little. Today (as part of our fun break) we went to LA to see a museum. We of course missed the train we were supposed to catch, and caught the next one only 40 minutes or so later.

And of course the plan was to go the furthest and hardest to reach museum - the Getty, but in passing another one the first bus we took, we decided to get off - turn around and go to that one instead. So we went to the LACMA. Interesting huh? So I do like art. Take that.

The museum structure was cool, LA was raggedy looking, and life was good. The museum had very little famous art, some very strange things in the modern art building, way too much construction and an interesting list of donors. And plus we almost lost Zane, so that was concerning. But she was found and we came back. With much napping on bus, train, and on the couch later when watching a movie.

What a fun tiring day. Great!

Keep having a good time, and drop a line.

Fall Break

I suppose a ton of people are now on fall break... well at least everyone here. And some other places I'd suppose as well. This is not only a much deserved break but one that I tip my proverbial hat to. I commend you [ Fall Break ] .

So go out and have some fun and get some rest. I think that sounds like a good plan. Go on!

oi

So I think that the very last message I'd typed in has mysteriously dissapeared. Today was not bad at all, and the week is all downhill from here. But don't mention next week. Ok that last sentence never ever happened. Having a good day, lack of lab making it only better. Hooray.

I've got letters to write and things to do including the lecture tonight, so wish me all sorts of luck - especially in not falling asleep once again due to the awful lecture room... uh.. or something like that. hehe.

I wish everyone the best of luck.

a thursday

So I realize it's a bit different today, seeing as how it's not a Sunday and I'm not overloaded by work... but I hope that this means the weekend will be great. Yeah? yeah.

Today is the debate of the year - check it out if you want to be informed and such. And of course remember who's rally I went to, so you remember which candidate to mock! haha. If I've insulted the other, I'm almost sorry...

So watch or read about it later and laugh and enjoy, and realize that you too are now a part of this election. And mail in those absentee ballots. C'est important. Yes. If you miss this one there'll be a few more...

Now go and have yourself a good time.

an almost yay

I think the week will be good, once I finish this hum paper. Eh.
Hope it goes well for everyone else as well...
So I think that maybe tuesday night I'll be able to say yay? yay.
Yay for you too.

sunday...

I have this awful feeling that it's sunday. Now I do realize that it's early on sunday... extremely so, but that in about 20 hours I'll be seriously working on the work due on monday. This makes me sad. I hope that next time I'll be a little better about time management.

OOh. And I'm busy writing letters to some people, so if you'd like something fun in the mail... it might just be arranged. Be nice though. I don't think I'd like to write a mean letter. Eh. You decide what's best in this situation.

You could always do the same. I hope everything is going on ok, and that all lives are fun as well. Yay.

destined

So I do suppose that it was destined for the schoolweek to begin once again. Heard some people are doing well at college... sounds good. I'm all smiles and happy for you. Keep up with the good work...

The schoolweek continues with work on the horizon.. and this work will be troublesome until wednesday, so think of good things until then. After that I'll be able to carry on just fine.

OOh... think American Graffiti. That's what I'm listening to. Yay. They were all happy... sort of.

oi vey

so the spelling is a little shady.. but I think you know what I'm talking about. Eh. So that's life. Got a schedule for class and everything, but I'll leave it up to you lot to figure it all out. Light day tomorrow which is a fabulous thing, and we'll see about friday. Just have to get all the work done. Then it's practically and almost totally break time. Permanently. At least for the weekend.

That's all. Signing off...

Something that isn't what it seems..

So all the other freshman students have arrived. I have to say the list of names I'm able to remember is shortening, even though I've got quite a few doen pat. Those are the lucky few. Haha. That's the deal at this very moment. We're still enjoying the time before classes start, and I'm getting more and more anxious. I'm pretty glad that the humanities load won't kill me... the rest at least I'll understand the facts. Class starts tuesday I believe.. but until then I'm enjoying every free fun moment.

I wish everyone the same, and have a nice time as everyone else's schools start.

Oh.. and the title? If you were there you'd know I was "almost dissapointed." eh.

moving in, moving out

seems almost as if it were a waste to even bother unpacking. And I'm almost moved to sing the Moving Out song, as well as the Who's song.. squeeze box. But I'll let it go, and instead let them be stuck in your heads. nahnah.

Ask what's going on.. and I think almost nothing is the correct answer. Hoping that tomorrow will still be fun, even though all this moving is going on, and that even after it'll still be fun in that you can see the people you'd like. Not that I dislike anyone or anything. Cause that would never be the case... ahem.

You'd better ask all my older and wiser friends about that. Hah. So that's about it. See how boring life is. But yay. Keep on living.

I'm catching up...

So it turns out that usually there is never a dull moment. With the exception of the one right now. So hey hey. I'm taking this moment to say how everything is going now. And... everything is good. We're not talking Greeeeeaaaaat.. or anything.. but that's OK. What did I expect anyway? The decision was hard, but the people here are nice enough.

I've taken some time to call some people at home... you should know who you are. And if not and you have something nice to tell me, then i'll take the time to call and see how everything is going. I do like the telephone and I didn't bring my headset here... but I'm going to remember to put it on my list. You should take yours with you when you leave home. Hint hint.

I don't really have that much else to say... so keep having fun wherever and whomever you are! Yay for you and yay for me! tada.

At HMC

Well. I'm here and everything in case anyone was wondering what ever had happened to me...
It's fun and exciting and warm and sunny. So far so good. Just a little bit hot. EEP.

That's about all. You should know how to reach me if you'd wish and I'll post more information at a later time. Like after I get rid of the icky sweat from the long hot walk. Yup. Toodles!

I'm baaaack...

It's like the return of something horrible... no seriously... it's all well and fine.
I hope everyone had a wonderful time while I was happy in warm sunny Florida visiting all my family. They are a little strange, but still... family is always family. I'll only bore you with the detail that we made it back overnight without stopping - with the exception of meals and gas - from Orlando right here to sweet home Chicago. Amazing? I'm not sure... but Tiring? Indeed.

So that's about all. Today's Friday, plane for California leaves tomorrow around.. noon? So that's the end of me being here. You can still write and call, etc. I'm still living and breathing, just in another location. That's about all for now.

Carry On!

signing off...

So I thought I'd just leave a note saying that this isn't goodbye, just so-long. haha. I'm leaving early tomorrow for Florida, and wish me luck... (and fun of course!) So I wish upon everyone a wonderful week - maybe someone should go to the taste of lincoln avenue for me, so I can pretend like I went. Hmm. Or not. Anyway - That's all folks!

A Door In the Floor

So I suppose I've been seeing a few too many movies. But I let it all be. So "A Door in the Floor" was definately interesting. My dad keeps telling me that I should read the book that the story continues on... but I'm debating. I think the movie was partly sad, partly creepy, partly sick (stuff that makes me shiver), and partly sweet. I can't really say if I liked it or not... but I can say the guy was pretty cute - and not Jeff Bridges, haha. And I did figure out why the little girl looked oh so familiar... but who cares about that.

Life goes on. And all to the hope that everyone has a good day, yay!

Super Size Me

So this means I've gone and seen the movie. What can I say? I think I'll take a break from coca-cola for a while. My brother is convinced that I cannot turn fast food away per se... but we'll see how it all goes. The movie did make me a bit sick to my stomach, especially the surgery and the throwing up. Eh.. See for yourself if you'd like.

Otherwise... all is well! This is kinda the last week for a while. Have fun..

the thing

so what's the thing of the week... now that it is officially friday here in chicago? ZUMA. my all time favorite game, or something like that. I have to say I'm a bit addicted, but that I withheld today... probably for a different reason than self-control - like shopping at MicroCenter. Anyway... just thought I'd say what was going on.

Saturday is almost here and I hope/pray for the lack of rain so that everything goes ok. Have a question? Just ask. It works out well most of the time. And you should still come to see the movie. I hope everyone just memorized the lyrics... you'll be fine then. haha.

Listening to... the Who: "We'll be fighting in the streets
With our children at our feet
And the morals that they worship will be gone
And the men who spurred us on
Sit in judgement of all wrong
They decide and the shotgun sings the song

I'll tip my hat to the new constitution
Take a bow for the new revolution
Smile and grin at the change all around
Pick up my guitar and play
Just like yesterday
Then I'll get on my knees and pray
We don't get fooled again"

Dental Surgery

Yes, I do suppose that I did get myself into this mess... even though it seems to be a genetic problem. Eh. So I went on Monday and today, and I think it was gross. I opted not to look into the mirror and see all the blood... but I won't bore you with the details. Let me just say.. Let it never happen to you!

I did go to a concert (thanks aya) to see the redwalls. It was interesting and they sounded familiar and good. And they looked nice as well... at least 50 percent did. Yay. Fun Fun Fun.

I also saw Anchorman with my brother. It was his choice.. but it could have been worse. Everyone was laughing when I couldn't even open my mouth, but it wasn't even worth the effort to laugh. As far as going to see it? I'd tell people to pass unless they L-O-V-E Will Ferrell.

And hope all is well with everything else.

Popular Science | Zero Cents a Minute

Popular Science | Zero Cents a Minute

That's the promised link to the article. Read for yourself and enjoy once more.

Discussion of the Future

Skype

Yes, yes... I always have said, what the heck is up with all this instant messaging stuff. It's hard enough to pick up sarcasm with voice inflections, and even harder with typed words on the internet.

I've always preferred the phone. I'll link in the article from popular science where I got this article in the mail about phones on the internet. This is the true future, and satisfies those reducing cost with IMs and those (like me) who recognize the importance of true voice.

This software and program is free and I think is a great idea. As for those of us going to college... this may be good if your parents or friends can figure it out as well as you can!

Good luck, and yay to this great idea!

Ah Thursday

Well good news.. turns out that National Merit or Harvey Mudd or both together like me more. They've decided to give me twice as much per year as before. That sounds good to any extent, even though they'll take it away from somewhere else.

I'm leaving even earlier for HMC, as it turns out that they'll keep me the extra day seeing as how there are zero flights at the correct time. I think it's a good thing in that case.. but that does mean I'm leaving August 7th, just in case any of you care...

I hope everyone is doing well and fine and dandy.

P.S. - OOH and we're going to see "My Fair Lady" in Oz park. If you'd like to come just ask Tina about it, or even me. (She is a better planner...) "The rain in spain stays mainly in the plain..." and NOT IN CHICAGO ON THAT DAY. dum dum dum.

ib scores

so results have come in. Went to see Ms. tookey yesterday and got the results back. And I'm not going to announce them here or anything like that... why would I do that? But anyway... I did just fine, and I don't feel bad about anything at all. I also got that t-shirt that makes the IB program so much worthwhile. OK, so that's not exactly the truth, but life goes on.

So good luck to everyone else in their quest for scores and everything else. Oh and the AP scores will come in due time. No worries!

Cleanliness is next to Godliness? (with a capital g haha.)

So I was reading the Chicago Tribune today, and there was a especially fascinating article about cleanliness. Check it out yourself in whole or read the excerpt I've stolen below.

"When the CTA announced that new train cars would feature straps to hang onto, talk-show lines lit up with people wondering how these straps would be sanitized. Relax, people-the same crew that washes elevator buttons will see to it.

All of this is, of course, nutso. Microphobia. It goes by that name, along with a bunch of others-bacteriophobia, scatophobia-but it's nuts in any terms. Parenting Magazine quotes immunologists on the subject, maintaining that we face an "immune system immaturity." We're like lab animals raised in a sterile environment, they say, which leads to seriously abnormal lab animals. The Annals of Internal Medicine reports no difference between antibacterial soaps and any other kind of soap." by Terry Sullivan in the Chicago Tribune Magazine.

So what do you think of the matter? Are people really as nuts as this? Well, I for one can name at least 3 people who are obsessive compulsive on the matter of cleanliness. Sorry people... I'm not laughing at you, but you must face the facts of reality. Well.. get on with life and everything. Sorry for the insult I suppose. EEP.

official

It's all official. I've just gotten my voters card with the post. Haha. Voting is going to be absolutely fabulous. And people say I'm still a minor till I am 21. Well all I can say to them is super "psh". Let me vote and change this country... Ok - so not really doing much here in chicago in this majorly Democratic state but still!

VoteVote today!

very fairly...

So I think I am very fairly excited about the upcoming events. I foresee a variety of movies in my future yay, even after a bunch of people have left poor little ole' me here in Chicago.

Turns out I'm leaving this desolate place a whole entire 2.5 weeks early for a very "special" program for those "special" people. (And if you know sign langugage, just think of the sign for special. One of those old time jokes, or even look it up for a laugh...). Other than that it should be fun, so say goodbye to me previous to August 8th when I take my sudden departure from reality as I know and love it.

I think other than that I've got to find something to occupy my time with... Well I'm off for the time being, going to watch Cold Mountain just rented from the movie store.

Have a nice summer for now... dum dum dum!

hmph

Hm. Today I've heard that I'm argumentative. But at least I'm there. An interesting enough thing. And I'm not just saying these things to make others feel guilty. It's amazing what happens when you least expect it, and how astonishing things are even when you do expect it. That gut feeling is usually true.

Argumentative. Maybe it is true. Or not. Or so. just kidding around. Well any way life is, that's just the way it is.

I better get back to life and to sleep like a normal person.

ps - and the feet are from one of the many many rolls of film I've finally had developed. Want to see some pictures? ask nicely.

Attack of the Feet! 

update

so does an update a day keep the doctor away?
no

i have to go anyway for a physical. hate those damn doctors. with all the sickness and disease waiting for you in the waiting room.

i'll just say i feel much better today, and i suppose the mood of life has improved. yay.

*sigh*

i suppose everything is duly over.
i wonder if it's my bad mood rubbing off on others, or others moods rubbing off on me.
i hope i'm not making too many people feel bad.
so...
lighten up ! - and i hope for everyones well being that i do the same.

over

so i do suppose that graduation stands for the end and that means that the year and school is over. now ask something else? ready? always! (the sooner the better...)

Now do I agree with Elaine about the crying... Definitely not. But can I say that I'll miss anyone - probably not. I think I am way too glad that it's over. Suppose it just has to do with this horrible week and my pissed off mood. Well, so be it.

And now what... a summer filled with nothing, just sitting around. Now this cannot be bad. Enjoyable even. So I wish everyone the best graduation, maybe everyone else will cry and I'll laugh, ahem, but either way have a wonderful time and a good summer too.

autochthonous

so I looked this winning word up.... after watching spellbound, I finally see how this whole thing works. And guess what it means --> Originating where found; indigenous. Why can't we just use indigenous. That has enough letters for me personally! C'mon let's forget this "reading the dictionary" for what normal child would even want to perform such a boring activity. Now maybe browsing is ok, interesting at times, but studying from the dictionary is not only near impossible but absurd. *A note: After spellchecking this message/note whatever, the dictionary doesn't even recognize the word. Imagine that!

To touch on another topic, the weekend is here. I think relaxing is finally in order. So let's all celebrate what is now truly the END of the school year, and rejoice in full. Make sure not to eat those autochthonous mushrooms from ___, but let's delete this work permanently at this very moment.

Boom! I don't even remember what that word was.

So enjoy!

just a little bit...

of luck!

So, I'm preparing in earnest (? - hah) for the math exam. The funny thing is I've never seen some of this stuff before, and to add to the "math" biography - I'm overwhelmed.

too much math! I never thought I'd say that... haha.
Let me just wish for luck, or more reasonably - for problems I know how to answer.

End

So, I've watched just about the ending of every show I hold dear. What does this mean? It means that officially - I'm done with TV. That's a little dull, or even obsessive if you think about it... but everyone, or almost everyone, is duly addicted.

Anyway - I hope all of your addictions are now over. :) Have a nice time.

bore

I think I'm just that. Interestingly enough - nothing's going on, and I can't even make myself do anything. Is it due to sleep deprivation, or the fact that the world seems surreal? I'm not quite sure about any of this myself. The fact that I do find everything boring is a little dry. Imagine that. So, all I have to do is wake myself from this dream - or state of indifference.

Well, school carries on, life carries on and I'm still here and alive. The good news is that there is no bad news so... (that can't be half bad at all.) Lemme get going...

it's changed

so blogger changed everything, and I'm just a little too lazy to fix the template. So here goes (as I just chose one randomly.. eep).

So one more half test down the drain. Maybe I should begin to count the points I'm going to need. That should be a 7 in french. That's funny isn't it.

I think so.
Continue with your luck...

ye gods

I never thought such a test could be such a killer. Well - the only good news is that it is finally over (at least the physics is). No such luck for the rest of the tests. Too bad we still have to go to school.

Talked to someone who said Tuesday is their last day of finals, and then they just have a few nice weeks doing art projects for finals and so on... until their graduation, which is one week previous to June 12th.

And I say "why me?"...

candy

thought this would be nice to look at for a change, I even think the last one was messed up. Anyway. I do like candy, and I do like candy. I don't think there's anything else to it.

the week

so the week is almost over, and the real work over the weekend will soon begin - what work is that, you might ask? it's very interesting actually, I think it has to do with the stress of the week -- and the week to come. So, one last test tomorrow and its over for the week. Sounds good to me.

And to all those who wonder if I'm studying, the answer is probably no. Space stupid stupid me, I know.
So good luck! And that wraps it up.

fiery

tomorrow we begin the fiery pits of hell. it should be really entertaining, not!

I wish you good luck everyone, I hope we escape alive...

how interesting

so was the weekend a wash? maybe.
did I study? not really. do I feel bad? not really.
I think I'm just a robot "performing the motions"
Life is dull.