< rabid fan girl >   OHMYGOD!! Tobey Maguire is staying in my town! 0_0!!! Yes, Spider-Man himself! Is in MY hometown! *dies*   < /rabid fan girl >

See, my friend works at the movie theater, and last night she was working late. She said she was cleaning the floor behind the counter (how glamorous -_-;) when she heard someone come in. So she gets up ('cause she works consession) and she see's this guy with his girlfriend, and guess who he looks like! So she tells him that he looks a lot like Tobey Maguire, and he says that Yeah, he get's that a lot. He ordered a KitKat, peanut M&Ms, chocolate-covered almonds, and a drink but my friend can't remember what. *kicks her*

But we're positive that it was Tobey, because later she and her other friend who was there later examined the Spider-Man movie and it looked *exactly* like him. Same eyes, same body-type, same height, etc. My friend says that he's actually pretty short. About the same height as our other guy friend. Which means I'm about a half-inch shorter than Tobey. That's just wierd. I guess I have always been the "shrimp" but I'm much taller now, but I still think of me being shorter than everyone. So when I see that I'm not, it's like, "what happened to you? Did you shrink?" Ha ha, I'm so weird.

But anyway, back to the beloved Tobey. My friends and I figure that he's here on a weekend vacation with his girlfriend. But why would he come here? I mean, it's kinda nice, but... I don't know. Probably wanted to go somewhere low-key to relax and not get mobbed by a bunch of rabid fan girls (sadly, me included ^^;). So I guess in that case this is a good place to go, but because of my friends GIANT mouth, almost the entire school knows now. ^_^; So now we have to go on a Tobey-hunt and find out where he's staying. Or at least circle the "low-key" spots until we find him.

Everyone always dreams of what they would do if they were close to meeting their favorite celebrity, but I never thought in a MILLION years that Tobey would ACTUALLY come to my hometown. I know my state is a pretty famous vacation destination, but my town?! What are the odds! =^_^=

Another "OhMyGod" that happened today is that I got my yearbook today. My final high school yearbook. Isn't that sad? I was reading all of the Senior quotes and I thought, "God, this is us. We're really the ones leaving. This is it" I bawled like a spoiled baby. ;_; I guess it never really hit me before. I knew that this was my last year and all, but... this was really it, the end. It came so fast, I didn't even sense it coming.

Today has just been filled with "OHMYGOD!", hasn't it? ^^; Maybe it's a good omen of things to come? Who knows, but I'll keep ya posted of anymore Tobey sightings. Hee hee!

I'm beginning to realize that this will be the last night I will ever stay up late to finish a project, for quite a some time. This project, like all the others I've had, has been pushed aside and ignored, hoping that it would disappear and not have to be done. But of course projects like this need to be done, and so it is in the final moments before it is due that I begin to work on it. It's not an unusual task; many students do the same thing the world over. But this is me, this is my project, and this is how I handle it. Of course I will finish it on time, and naturally I'll get a good grade on it. No, I'm not being overly confident or getting ahead of myself. It's just the way things are. I work and think my best when under such pressure. These are my little adventures. Almost like a race, to see if I will completely finish before being forced to hand it in.

But I see now, and how sad yet fitting it is. That my final project of my high school career be done into the late hours, the night before it is due. *sighs* And so ends the adventures of the Last Minute Maido. Until college, anyhow. ^_~

Ugh. I've been working on a new layout for this place (since I really need to change it) but it's coming out very crappily. Crappily. Is that even a word? Ah, who cares. My "graduation/enter summer" layout sucks majorly, and I really don't have enough time to give it proper tweaking. Stupid schoolwork. Grrr. I guess I could just re-use my last year's graduation/May layout. Yeah, I guess I could do that. But I hate re-using layouts like that. Oh well. I need a new layout, fast. Anyway, I guess I should talk about my super-awesome weekend (really! it was great!) but, again, I don't have enough time. Stupid early alarm. I'll write about it later, maybe in my new-old layout. Ugh. I really don't want to use that layout again. But I can't keep this one up, even though it's uber cute. ^-^; Although I have yet to continue playing WW... :( I honestly need to manage my time better. *sighs* Okay I'm out. And what have I accomplished? Absolutely nothing. Great.

After seeing Wind Waker get a 10 out of 10 on the Toonami video game review, I have undeniably had the urge to play that game again. In fact, maybe that's one reason why I'm still awake. I can't fall asleep -- something is keeping me awake. Should I play Wind Waker? No, I should go to bed. It's late and I have school in the morning. I need my rest. But.... I'm not tired. The urge to play is keeping me awake, and yet if I play I won't fall asleep until around 1. And that would be very very bad. So it's like, damn it. I want to play! Although.... tomorrow is wednesday, and for my state that equals half-day. So, ya know, I don't really need to go to school tomorrow...

*sighs* Wow. This is getting bad. I haven't played that game (or any for that matter) for a few weeks now. But just one favorable commerical and now look at me. I'm considering staying home for yet another wednesday (ha ha! Senior-itis at work) just to play an unbelievably entertaining Zelda game. Gee, I thought I was stronger than this. I guess it doesn't matter though. Even if I do stay up till 1 because of playing that game, I'll still have to go to school tomorrow. I've been slacking off too much lately and besides, there's only 2 and half weeks left. So what's one more day spent at home playing Wind Waker? ^-^;

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Today was nice. Me and Dad took Mom out to breakfast and then later we went to see X2. (^-^) They seemed to have liked the movie very much. This was my 3rd time seeing it, and surprizingly enough, the first time that I 1: payed for it (err, kinda)(hee hee hee) and 2: was actually on the brink of tears at the end. Hmm. Maybe seeing Cyclops lash out like that after Jean's **spoiler has been omitted** after so many times finally got to me. Ah well. It was touching and sad. And good acting. Yay for good acting!! ^-^

Hmmm...... there was something else I wanted to say, but now I can't remember. What was it? Eh....Oh, oh well. It probably wasn't very important. Anyway, happy M-day to all you moms out there!

...Maybe it's time for a new layout...

I've been playing my new 3 Doors Down CD practically all day and I still can't get enough of it. I want to play it louder, like really really loud, but I don't want to disturb the neighbors. Maybe I'll plug in my headphones? That could work, except they're starting to fall apart. =/ I should buy new ones.

I graduate from High School in about 3 weeks. Doesn't that sound strange? it sure sounds strange to me. Doesn't seem real. Maybe that's why I want to play my music so loudly. To wake me up from this dream. Because this certainly can't be real, ya know? Me, the Eternal Little Sister, is going to grow up and become an adult. Ha! Yeah, sure, whatever.

Three weeks in counting. No, this can't be real. Right? I mean, how can it? I've been in school for as long as I can remember. How can it just....end so abruptly?

Oh my God, Kurt was SO awesome! ^___^ Yeehee! He definitely had some of the best effects in the movie. No doubt, X-Men 2 ROCKED OUT LOUD! *giant grin* I went to see the midnight premire with some friends. Tons of fun. Ate way too much sugar though. But it helped keep me awake, so no harm there. Except.... I still can't really fall asleep -- almost two days later. Oh well. Other than X2, I also saw Identity (not that good), Anger Management (cute), Lilo & Stitch (still good), X-Men (still rocks, like its sequeal), and Treasure Planet (LOVE his hair ^^). Ha ha ha, eiga o miru ga suki desu yo! ^-^

Other news: Denny's is so not a good place to go. We went there around 3, place practically a ghost town, and it took 30 minutes to get seated, and almost 20 minutes to get our desert drinks. Crazy-ness! They must not like the youth or something.

Also news: Despite delays, the story I'm working on is going great; I'm almost half-way through. yay! I'm really excited about the 2nd part, because as always, that's where the reason behind writing the story lies. You know me, gotta get the introduction down. But it's cool too. And other than that, I'm out.

Go watch X2! Kurt, Storm, and Bobby are the best! ^-^

For the past few days, I have found myself writing a new story. The strange part is that not only am I enjoying it, but I am actually - purposely - dedicating a part of my free time to working on this story. And I'm happy with that. I haven't written nor felt like writing in many many months. Kinda makes me feel good inside, ya know? Like I'm finally reconnecting with the writer inside, the one I shoved out of the way so I could make room for video games and television.

On the busride home from school today, I thought about chucking my gameboy out the window. Not because I dislike it or am "bored" with it --heck no, I'd freak out if I lost it-- but because it doesn't hold much power over me anymore. *sighs deeply* Smell that? That's the carbon dioxide of a girl who's overcoming her electronic addictions. ....Ahhh, feel the freedom....

....WHO won that 45-minute helicopter tour Gift Certificate? The one of four prizes given out today in graduation practice? Who!?!

. . . Do you really need to ask? ^___^

Yup, it's true! And I'm totally psyched. I can't wait to use it! It expires on my birthday of this year, so I've got plenty of time before I need to use it. I've never been in a helicopter before, at least I don't think I've been. But the gift certificate is for two people, so I've got to decide who I should bring. I'm not sure yet. I wish my Ane or Ani were here though, 'cause then I'd bring one of you! That would be lots of fun indeed. But, alas, none of my dear siblings are here. So the choice now falls upon my school friends. Hmm. I've basically narrowed it down to... 4 people, I guess. One I really don't want to bring, another who I kinda want to bring but the first one would become upset at the choice, another one I wouldn't mind bringing, and the last one who I'm kinda close with but not really. For some reason I am reminded of Survivor, when a reward challenge was given, and the winner had to choose another player to bring along for the ride. They'd usually discuss strategies for the game, but for me, I don't have any game to strategize for. Bah.

I'm still happy I won this prize though. Stuff like this usually doesn't happen to me. But others weren't so enthusiastic. Who? Oh no, the others in my class were kinda jealous; some even offered to buy it. So who rained on my parade? Who else is left but the parental unit? When I told Mom and Dad, they were like "A heliocopter tour? Oh.... great." and "Do you realize how often heliocopters crash? Engine failure, and they'll fall like a ton of bricks."

Gee, thanks a LOT. That really makes me want to go now. I don't care though. Living here is rare enough, so when am I ever going to go on a coastal helicopter tour for FREE? Practically never. So that's why I'm not giving this opportunity away. Ha ha, it's going to be fun!

Hey all, hope you all had a lovely Easter! I did....I think. Um, yeah, I guess it was nice. We ended up going to church afterall, except it was so crowded we ended up sitting outside. I mean seriously, it was like a movie's opening night kind-of-crowded out there. It was kinda nice, except that the speaker was broken so the priest's voice faded in and out (usually out) and the communion bread thingy tasted like cardboard. But at least it was relaxing out there, being under a *really* old tree that was like, "Whoosh! I'm an awesome old tree!" ..... No, I did not eat too much easter candy. In fact, I didn't eat any. Remember? I'm on the No candy/No sugar "diet" for the next two weeks. Why? ...'Cause I am, that's why.

But even though I was a little grouchy this morning (more like ultra grouchy), today went nicely. We even went to the Hard Rock afterwards for lunch. Yum! I'm thinking about working there, but I don't think I'd be very good. I tend to get extrememly snappy at drunk people. Although I could always take the day-time shift....but still. Actually, the only reason I want to work there is because it's one of the few places that play good music. It's got atmosphere, ya know?

I think it's this layout that's brainwashing me into talking about Legend of Zelda at least *once* every time I write here. But, since I don't want to be rude, I may as well end this entry with the following thought: I think the reason that Wind Waker is more than likely the best game I have ever played, is because it actually has a Happy Ending. *que "awww, how sweet" comments* I mean really, there are so many games that the ending is either a mysterious cliffhanger making you scream for the next installment, a bitter-sweet melancholy ending, or an "okay, show's over. You finished the quest, good for you, blah blah blah" type of ending. That's why Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker is just so awesome. It has a perfect ending. Look at the other Zelda games. How many of them have ended on a note higher than when they first began? One, two at most? I am an advocate for happy endings. And that is why Wind Waker has been added to my List of All-Time Favorites. What else is on the List? .....I'll get back to you on that.

Heheheheh..... ^____^ ....... I finished Wind Waker! Without a single gameover! ^__^ Oh my God, it was *sooooo* cool! But it was strange how Puppet Ganon was a lot harder than Ganondorf himself was. Especially puppet ganon in the snake form! It was a miracle that I was actually able to hit him. But the ending, along with all the other little cinema scenes, were so worth it. Gah! I loved it- it rocks! In fact, I think I'm going to do that second-play though. It should be very interesting, considering Link will be fighting the forces of evil in his pajamas. *laughs* Ahhh, I love these games, they just, I dunno, they're just awesome. ^-^

Well, despite my four-day weekend, I haven't really done much. I actually started my homework already, which is a major shocker. I didn't finish it though, and now I'm thinking about throwing it in my closet and forgeting about it until 2 AM Monday morning. Which, wouldn't be good. *sigh* I can't wait to graduate but at the same time I almost don't want that time to come. I know that I've missed out on a lot of the "high school experiences" that most average people have. While I guess that's good in some sense (Hey! I won't be as screwed up as they are!) I still feel like I should have been a part of it or something. I mean, I almost don't want to have kids because I know that they're probably going to go through what most of the kids in most schools go through, only 10x worse because the times are always changing. If my kid isn't going to be a goody-two shoe freak like me (which is more than likely) I don't know if I'll be able to handle it. I can hardly relate to my own peers; how will I possibly relate to the future generation?

Geez, look at me. 6 weeks away from graduating and I'm already worried about kids. I'm always skipping ahead like that. Dork. Anyway, there was something else I wanted to say but now I've forgotten it. Oh! Duh, of course, the whole reason behind my four-day weekend, is because of Easter! Yay! I like Easter, even though wierd things and strange energy vibes usually take place around this time. But unfortunetly, because our church is rather "touristy" and with the whole SARS anxiety especially close to my state, I'm afraid my family won't be going to Mass. :( Too bad. I'm not sure why I wanted to bring this up, but oh well. Maybe we'll have our own little mass. Yeah, that could work. Except without the candy... I've vowed to not eat a single piece of candy for the next two weeks. Oooh boy. I wonder if I'll actually last a week, if two. Well, wish me luck.

Oh, and yes, I brought much justice to that Savage Labryinth place in Wind Waker. But if I realized sooner that those Wizzrobes went down after two slices of the sword, my first gameover would not have been experienced. I suppose relying heavily on ice arrows for a quick win was not bright, especially when one could not hold very many. Ah well, lesson learned.

Well Ladies and Gents, I have tragic news. I got my first gameover in WindWaker this evening. I was in the Savage Labrinth- a 50-floor hell-zone which ironically is located on the same island Link is from. Go figure. I had gone pretty far, all the way to Level 47! But I had completely run out of arrows a few levels before, and Wizzrobes are murderous when you don't have ice arrows on hand. I was outnumbered, as usual. Poor Link- it was sad to watch him fall. I suppose it was foolish, though, to have only a 30-arrow limit before doing such a task. I'll be better prepared next time. Oh yes, I'm going back. Even though I've got to start all the way from the beginning again. It's not the piece of heart prize, it's the principle of it!

And yes, I know I've basically been talking about LoZ nonstop for a while now. But don't worry. It should fizzle out in another week or two. Although this is a really great game, and LoZ is timeless... But I'm sure that more "important" things will take control of my attention again sooner or later. Like graduation, getting a job, blah blah blah. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got some evil butts to kick. Again.

Made a new layout for my Unclouded clique. It's kinda simple, but that's okay. I guess this is just one of those layout-making weekends. Next will be Musogato.com! Ha ha, probably not.

Woo-hoo! New layout! About time too, I've only had the previous one up since January! ^^; Isn't this one cute? I admit, it's bit plain, but I'm still ranking it as one of my all-time favorites. Unfortunetly, this layout looks very crappy on 800x600 screen resolutions and below. Oh well! Your loss. I tried to make it look nice, but then it looked crappy on my big screen. So I compromised. Even though the layout looks better on my screen, all the adorable Link pictures compensate for it. ^-^

Other than that, nothing else is really new. I've just started the Wind Temple in Wind Waker (without a single GameOver, thankyou very much), I've got more homework than really necessary, and there are only 7 weeks left until I graduate. Heheheh