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Monday, January 27, 2003 05:39 p.m.» To prevent myself from falling into a melancholy mood again, I've been trying to keep myself super busy doing... absolutely nothing productive. ^^v I rewatched my Tenchi the Movie 1: Tenchi in Love tape yesterday and absolutely loved it. I had forgotten why it was one of my favourite anime movies! I also watched some soap operas, and was quickly reminded why I do NOT enjoy watching soap operas. Watched the Alias episode after the Superbowl. *shock* Ate lots of food, read quite a lot, and studied some German. Yes, something productive at last! But that was only a momentary lapse. Although I had to check in at school today, I spent the majority of the time getting a laugh out of some ridiculously funny sites. Off the top of my head, I recommend the following: To all students of mathematics and/or science: OXymoron Humour Archive: Scientific Articles. I especially enjoy the fable of "Polly Nomial", who was "hit over the head with a log until she was powerless." A genius must have made this story up. To those who have seen Lord of the Rings: TTT, or anyone in general really! Engrish TTT Captions. Sample: "No I have to do Sam." XD There's more where that came from at Engrish.com.
Saturday, January 25, 2003 03:38 p.m.» Hihi! Hmm... I'm not exactly sure why, but I woke up today feeling much better than I have in a long time! I just finished eating a big plate of pierogies (yum!), and all day I've been doing a massive clean-up of my room. I like cleaning as long as it's to upbeat music. At the moment I have the Kylie Fever CD playing. ^_^ So much of the extraneous matter in my room is old schoolwork, dating back to my first year in high school. I'm sorry to see it go, but there's only so much you can keep! I had been continually reorganizing my bookshelf until I realized that in order to accomplish anything, I just needed a completely new one, with more shelves. *sigh* I was also hoping to go shopping today -- there's a huge sidewalk sale at the mall -- but I must finish my massive clean-up first. Someone could trip over something; I can't even see my floor at the moment! I think I've figured out what I'm taking next semester, finally. Finite math, calculus (again - to upgrade my so-so mark!), modern western civilization (I've heard it termed "the course of death" o_O;), and German. I may also take a science in society course in night school because it sounds interesting and I've missed such classes, since I chose not to pursue science in university. But night school definitely takes a huge chunk out of one's time. I also applied for a summer bursary program so I can take French classes in Quebec in the summer. Unfortunately, the selection is just random, so it all relies on luck if I'm offered a bursary. ^^; My goal is to do well academically, while enjoying life as much as I can. This needs to be a year full of memories because we'll all be going our separate ways come September. ;_; But before any of this, I need to work on my dreaded supplementary applications for university, or I won't be going anywhere! ._.
Thursday, January 23, 2003 03:52 p.m.» Exams are over. Didn't go very well, but what's done is done and I must move on. I could use a dose of optimism from someone, but all of my friends also feel very downhearted after exams. I'm looking forward to starting afresh this second semester. Maybe then I'll feel better ^^ For now, I have until 31 January to relax a little bit.
Friday, January 17, 2003 11:41 a.m.» Hmmm... staying at home today. I'm still sick with a cold and it's -16 degrees celsius today; I need the time to study for calculus as well. But everytime I stay home, I always wonder what everyone's doing at school right now, what I am missing, and if I should have gone...
Friday, January 10, 2003 04:38 p.m.» Wow, it's been awhile, yet again... Happy New Year, everyone! What did I do for New Year's? I went to a party again, thankfully far more controlled than the one I went to on December 20th, but I was so tired that I fell asleep just a little while after midnight. Not very exciting! But I did get the chance to have several interesting discussions with my friends about high school memories, graduation, and university... *sigh* The new year is also a special, much regarded, time of the year. And that is exam & final projects time. I have been very busy working on those the past two weeks, and all I have left are: a huge business project, English exam, and what is currently the subject of my worries... the calculus exam. And finishing up those university applications! Does the "new" layout look FAMILIAR? If it does, that is because it's been reused. It was originally posted, coincidentally, almost exactly one year ago. As attached as I was to the Italy layout, we had a massive blizzard today (properly depicting Canadian weather) and I felt like updating the page with something more wintry. I've always liked this layout too. So layout reusal is the quick way out and I apologize -- but I have next to no time to do anything more! However, there is always time for a nap...
Friday, December 27, 2002 12:49 a.m.» Although I have lots of schoolwork to do this holiday, I've been thoroughly relaxing these past few days. Except for one SCARY party last Friday that left me worn out and sleepless for a full 48 hours. Details not necessary. Interestingly enough... I began re-watching and re-reading all of the anime/manga titles that I still own. (The majority being Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon.) The tapes and manga had been sitting in my closet getting quite dusty and I was glad to take them out. I'm happy that I still have a lot of the stuff that I originally purchased, and although I've lost sufficient interest (and for sake of time, too!) in working on webpages and the like, it's still fun to refresh the fun of anime and manga once in awhile! If envy.nu hadn't deleted my Sailormoon webpage, I might have had the initiative to have it resurfaced (and maybe some other projects), buuuut....
Tuesday, December 24, 2002 06:25 p.m.» Happy Holidays, everyone! *^^*
Thursday, December 19, 2002 09:01 p.m.» The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers was a fascinating film! Gollum! Do you know that I still have yet to see the first film? DECA Provincials at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto was also a memorable experience and I am so glad I decided to go. Although I missed enough calculus class to leave me completely confused, it was worth it. Tomorrow is the last day of school and finally, a holiday vacation awaits. (Unfortunately, I will be busy for the entire break... but I'll just continue to ignore that point until it becomes completely disastrous. Ignorance is bliss!) I'm eagerly awaiting the Christmas assembly which features teachers making fools of themselves XD, and the reveal of the winner of our school idol (based on "American Idol") contest. I've been taking yearbook pictures like mad and I wish I had a digital camera as lovely as the one my school owns. In regards to university... meh. Not wanting to think about it much at the moment. ^^; Cream-of-mushroom soup is yummy!
Monday, December 9, 2002 08:44 p.m.» I wonder if I should stay at high school for one more year. I started thinking about this after a presentation at school. For example, one could take a semester either to take new courses or improve on previous results, and then take the other sememster to work, do co-op, or travel. Then, one avoids Ontario's two graduating classes crunch and can smoothly and calmly apply for university next year. Sounds like a very possible path to take, if only someone hadn't painted this picture in my mind: It's Commencement 2003 and all the graduating students have returned for one last time to meet with friends and receive awards. Without a doubt, everyone is curious to ask their friends how uni life is going and how they're doing. But when I'm asked the same questions, I can respond with little more then, "Yeah! High school life is still great! And so is working at [insert fast food place here]!" (Not that that isn't respectable, it's just... you'd have to meet some people at my school to understand! T_T) But then again, it's about doing what is right for you! *sagely nod* School counsellor, your advice is most appreciated. ^-^ Erm, in other news: No job offers yet! I am madly scanning my resume for something that is glaringly out of place that may have damaged possible job opportunities. And I treated myself to some Christmas gift-giving by purchasing another whole stack of books from Chapters in order to take advantage of the free holiday shipping. It's time to move on to the debit card for funds to buy Christmas gifts that I shall actually be giving to OTHERS. *sheepish grin* I'm looking forward to going to the DECA provincial competition at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto once again. Plus a "school trip" to see The Two Towers on opening day! And this really fun Zumba workout my mum bought for enjoyable exercise! And holiday parties and candy canes and chocolate and.... 5 university applications, 4 assignments, 3 exams, 2 projects, and 1 poorly-performing-under-stress student that will be left with 0 time for holiday festivities.
But I SHALL be optimistic about it all! Now back to that break I mentioned. :/
Friday, December 6, 2002 01:14 a.m.» I need a little break from journal writing. (What journal writing? ._.) I'll come back when I actually have a life and something interesting to say ^^;
Thursday, November 21, 2002 09:41 p.m.» I am so sore today that every movement requires a struggle. All I wish to do is lie down and go to sleep for a long, long time. Preferably sleep Friday away. But no can do, for I still have a huge pile of work to complete and my room now looks like a tornado has hit it... the tornado symbolizing the unexpected hecticness of this week. ^^x Does this mean it's a good thing that I've not been offered jobs left and right yet? And why is the computer screen so glaringly bright? *babble* *rubs eyes* *thinks* Ah, one good thing to post, however -- a birthday wish: ×åñòèò ðîæäåí äåí, Òîøêî!
Saturday, November 16, 2002 03:13 p.m.» I attended a job fair today, in the hopes of handing in my resumé and getting a call back! But it turns out that the focus was on full-time positions rather than part-time... I must have missed that little detail... ^^; So I went to the bookstore since it was nearby, and I had a lot of time on my hands. Always a bad idea because I tend to spend a lot of money when I go there. This time I bought a beautiful book of photos and descriptions from all over Europe, a couple of Wordsworth Edition classes (they were on sale again), and a huge book on world mythology - Greek, Roman, African, Egyptian, etc. Walking home with these heavy books was a bit of a struggle. :D I also handed in a resumé at the attached Starbucks shop (I made sure to order a green tea before doing so), Mrs. Fields (also bought a bag of very yummy cookies beforehand -- "I'm a loyal customer... really!"), a Marché restaurant... and that's about it. So I would be a little sad if I didn't get a job offer from anywhere, considering how many places I applied to. ^.- But I wouldn't be surprised if I didn't, either. Hopefully they have flexible shifts for busy full-time students like me... is that too much to ask? Busy, but in need of money for university. I never even had a thought of Christmas and how near it is until I walked through the stores and saw them beautifully decorated -- holiday music, holiday sales, holiday spirit, even a marching band. Well, at least I took care of my own presents. *ahem* There's still friends and family to shop for...
Thursday, November 14, 2002 11:06 p.m.» I've been surrounded this past week with university talk which has made me feel stressed again. ;.; At one point, I was quite sure of my choices, while all my friends were still in doubt, and now, as soon as they finalize their choices, I'm full of confusion again. I'm such a backwards person! But for my benefit, and in case anyone is curious, here are the universities I am hoping to apply to: York - Int'l Bachelor of Business Admin Close to home and with just the program I'm looking for... but admission standards makes it an unlikely possibility. Queen's - Bachelor of Commerce Hah, only dreaming here, this one has the highest admission standards in all of Canada. :( McGill - Int'l Management This might be one of my top choices... the only difficulties are that my parents forbid me to move to Montreal, and that I'm pretty much in the dark as to admission averages at this university. Carleton - Int'l Business Carleton actually does sound like a viable choice that doesn't have scary admission averages figures. It also has the exact program I'm looking for... but it's in Ottawa. There are a few more, but I'm still trying to figure those out. I'm not even sure about the ones I've listed here. Especially with my calculus mark going down the drain... maybe I should spend one more semester at high school and then consider university... ah, so confused! @.@ And what if I have chosen the wrong path... should I have stuck with the sciences? The confusion... never ends...!
Tuesday, November 12, 2002 11:14 p.m.» Read Dover Beach by Matthew Arnold, a melancholy, beautifully written poem. I've been studying lots of poetry for English class, can you tell? ^^ But in addition to poetry, I'm in the midst of writing up a lecture on Oedipus the King and fate's role in this Greek tragedy. Now that's all fine and dandy, if it wasn't for my fear of public speaking... And what else have I been busy with these past weeks, the loyal reader may ask? (By the way, thank you Fuzzi, for still stopping to visit this log ^^) Just school, school, school... there's really not much more to my life at the moment. Thankfully, things have slowed down tremendously this week, and I feel very calm and collected for once! I've realized that part of making life enjoyable is leaving room for fun. So remember to set some time aside for it if you are ever feeling stressed or burnt out. :) Grad photos are being taken all this week and next week. I'm not getting mine done until Monday, but I've already heard enough horror stories to make me dread that day. Apparently one photographer fixed a student's neck in such an awkward position that he suffered from a stretched muscle afterwards. Another photographer placed a graduation cap on a student's head that was so large it covered most of her face, but the picture was taken anyway. Crazy photographers! I hope I am lucky with whomever ends up taking my picture. XD ... The Oedipus lecture await. Must be rid of public speaking jitters... And please stick with this long-ago deemed old and outdated Italy layout for now -- I have no creativity to whip up another one and I can still happily stare at this layout and think of my time in Italy for a little while longer. That is, until someone pops my little bubble and brings me back to reality. :D
Saturday, November 9, 2002 11:20 a.m.» Hello...? Does anyone come here anymore? A big apology for not posting at all. But I've truly been very busy. Come visiting again, because I do plan to update!
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