Futile Fluctuations in Time

:: 2005 9 September :: 12.12pm
:: Mood: bleck
:: Music: Mein Teil (there are no guitars in this mix)-Rammstein

Hellos.

I'm coming home today!

I saw the craziest thing in the world this morning as I started walking down to class. I was walking along the sidewalk of Valley 2 (had almost gotten run over by a food truck ^^") when I saw this chicken perched on top of a red SUV (or some random automobile that isn't a car). It was alive, wasn't hurt or anything, but was just standing on top of the roof like it was oh so cool. This older woman saw it as well and we were both just staring at it, then I whipped out my phone and took a picture to immortalize the moment. I now will attempt to carry a camera with me at all times when walking around the campus.

Bleck, I've got my math lab today. And I didn't exactly do the homework right. Well, I didn't want to read the pages in the book before the problems. Snore city, if you catch my drift. At least my friend Amanda is in my math lab, so we'll probably be drawing all hour again.

I'd update more, but I'm both tired and hafta start heading to class. I'll update about my awesome Wednesday night later. Ciao.

Hearts.

Angel_Bob

:: 2005 8 September :: 8.35pm

The Nordyke-Greggs Syndrome
This is the paper I wrote for my Inquiry and Expression class. All it had to be was a personal narrative.

I wrote about my father going into the hospital last summer.

I cried while I was writing some of it.

I was kind of mean in my descriptions of some people but I was in a fowl mood. I'm sorry.

It's six pages long so you don't have to actually read it.

Read more..

I love you all.

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Angel_Bob

:: 2005 8 September :: 5.01pm

I really hate when my browser begins to wig out like this.

Mozilla decided to be mean. Anything I typed into the little google add-on or the address bar typed backwards. Since I couldn't really search for the problem that way, I just closed it out, opened it back up, and now my bookmarks are all gone.

And I'm scanning the computer with three different programs because that is never a good sign.

I love you all.

P.S. I promise I'll have a full school update this weekend.

angel_bob

:: 2005 6 September :: 8.05pm

Anyone know German, Katie?
His handwriting is awful but this is what I could see:

Ich habe Ihr gehelfen, und Ich liebe die zeit Ich setz und denke uber sie, Ich weiß sie ist zu nett, zu gut, und zu hubsch für mir. Mein lieb bracht sie nicht sie kann lieb aus einen grossen mann haben, Ich bin nur schlect für Ihr.

I put in the accents where they actually worked, everywhere else, I just got a question mark. Like on uber. ü ber ﲾr. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. Yeah, so if you could, what the heck does that say?

:: 2005 6 September :: 1.06pm
:: Mood: eager
:: Music: Snow Patrol - Tiny Little Fractures

For all the uninitiated...
prac�ti�cum (prkt-km)

NOUN:
A school or college course, especially one in a specialized field of study, that is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied theory: advanced practicums in teaching reading.

Had an initial chat regarding my practicum project for my Applied Behavior Analysis class today and I have to say I'm feeling a lot better about it. If all things go as planned, I think we'll be done with our project way before everybody else and I might get my second byline on a publication. Mmm... monikers in respected journals. Queens College has the worst set-up for a bookstore I have ever seen. You have to check your books in one area, walk to another, and if it's busy enough to have to wait in line to get into the bookstore. Not to mention the fact that it doesn't have two-thirds of the books I'm supposed to have.

My stepmom's stepfather (that sounds slightly awkward) died yesterday. He was 85 and ready to go. I mention this because I'm reminded of the myth that celebrities always die in threes. In other news, over 500 people paid respects to my aunt the other day and I guess the family is doing relatively well.

This full week without school that is finally coming to a close was a tough one. I couldn't imagine moving to this city on a whim, without having anything to do or fall back on. You can only sightsee so much.

On to gawk at the beach photos and see what I've been missing. ;-)

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:: 2005 6 September :: 12.47pm

Today's been pretty okay so far. I woke up kinda late so I was rushing to get to class. Verdammt my legs burned! I felt so out of shape, even though I'd only been gone for a few days.

Today I conversed with my partner, a senior at the local high school, in my German Conversation class. He's kinda quiet, has frickin' adorable freckles, but nice. I asked him if he had senioritis yet, and he informed me that he's had it since his freshman year. I laughed and told him that that's how it was for me, and probably everybody else, as well when we were freshmen.

Ugh, legs hurt. Zey buuuurn. I'm gonna give myself ample time to get down to Brown this next time.

Hope everybody else's days are going fantastisch. Hearts.

:: 2005 5 September :: 5.15pm
:: Mood: overjoyed
:: Music: Marilyn Manson - I Don't Like The Drugs

I finally beat Silent Hill 3. I somehow feel like my life has been on pause, waiting for this moment. Knowing that Heather is safe and out of harm's way allows me to go on with my life. :-P

That said, I think I'll start a new game (set on Hard of course). I mean, those alternative endings and secret weapons aren't going to earn themselves. And I still need to get my hands on Silent Hill 4: The Room. Oh, and then of course there's the movie, due out April 21, 2006. ::melts::

P.S. Word to the wise, if you plan on attempting to kill god, make sure you come prepared with health and ammo, or you end making it a lot harder on yourself.

:: 2005 5 September :: 2.03am
:: Mood: relieved
:: Music: Coheed & Cambria - Welcome Home

"No evolution
Sometimes it depresses me
The same old same
We keep repeating history
The institution curses curiosity
It's our conviction
Sex is not the enemy"
- Garbage, "Sex Is Not The Enemy"

It always amazes me how much time you can waste surfing sites online. And the things that people will pay money for. At least my vices result in something tangible.

I decided, just now, that I don't like The Bravery.

So I'm finding that this crippling boredom leads to a lot of eating. But then again, I'm exercising again, so as always it all evens out.

Never realized my reliance on supermarkets, big box stores, and corporate chains. Rite Aid came through in a pinch today and I can't emphasize enough how much I miss Meijer.

Found this running through random journals. From RobbingNovember...

"One summer quickly replaces another. As is the passage of time. What is of our future? It is replaced by another, as well. All dreams and stories thrown into the sea and eventually destroyed or forgotten to make new fantasies, new maps. And that leaves me feeling empty, if not jealous of what is new and fresh."

That last sentence struck me for some reason.

Hey, what the hell happened to the update-fest the past few days?! I need something to read (and judge), damnit! ;-)

:: 2005 4 September :: 9.21am

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've got "Magical Trevor" stuck in my head!!! *shrieks*

Dammit! Thanks, Rachel, for showing it to Ben!!

p.s....bother!

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:: 2005 3 September :: 9.26pm
:: Mood: ghetto
:: Music: Kanye West - Spaceship

I think it's time for the sweet, soothing lyrics of Pulp:

Read more..

Went to Central Park today. I honestly didn't think it would be the labyrinth it was. It's not that it's that which (it is huge though) but the fact that none of the trails are marked, so you just have landmarks. And if you forgot to pick up a map at the entrance... Anyway, I went there trying to get tickets to Shakespeare in the Park (Two Gentlemen of Verona currently showing) but by the time I actually found the theater in that maze, tickets had sold out. I was amused that the sign stated "sold out" considering tickets are free. Eh, it goes until the 11th, maybe I'll try again before then.

Since I was in the area, I took the opportunity to check out the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fairly interesting, but it didn't have many exhibits I could relate to. Worth the price of admission, but not something I'm going to add to the visitor's to-do list. Not to mention I had a bitch of a time getting out of that place as well. Guess I left my since of direction at home today. Overall, an underwhelming trip to Manhattan... saved only by the fact that, well, it's Manhattan.

Mmm... next to Shirley Manson maybe, Poe has got to be the enthralling female singer I can think of. Plus, Poe doesn't have extensive psychological issues, so another two points for her. Found a poster of her off of eBay; can't wait for it to arrive:

:: 2005 2 September :: 9.09pm

Yay, I'm home.

:: 2005 2 September :: 8.25pm
:: Music: Death Cab - Different Names for the Same Thing

"What is this? Why are you squeezing me with your body."
"It's a hug, Michael. I'm hugging you."

Saw The Constant Gardener today. Excellent film. Beautifully acted and a very intelligent thriller.

Before the film I saw the trailer to Rent. It literally gave me goosebumps. Can't remember the last trailer that did that to me. Comes out two days after my birthday, can't think of a better present.

See it here.

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:: 2005 2 September :: 12.59pm

Hello all.

I'm in the small p.c. room lab thingy at Rood (math building) right now. Waiting for the prof/whatever to come in. Some guy keeps snickering at something he's watching. w00t.

I'm going home after this class today.

And be proud of me, I didn't eat alone today for lunch. I sat with a couple of people on my hall, they're really nice.

Moo moo moo, blah blah blah. Home, yay, home. Hafta walk down and up hills again though to get to Garneau.

Ich bin fit!

sike-a-delic_grasshopper

:: 2005 2 September :: 10.58am

Hi friends. Hows it going? I'm bored and don't have class for an hour. Hence I am updating. Yesterday I went to this club called the Open Grove Society, which is basically all about religious diversity. I met crazy people there. So I am apparently not the only weirdo on campus. So then after the meeting we went out for coffee and I learned all about ley lines and how Mount Pleasant has a lot of them. Which is creepy. I got back at like 12:30 and my roommates were like "Oh thank god you're alive" So the moral of the story is call if you're going to be late so you don't scare your roommates.

I'm going home later today. Anyone want to hang out? Its your last chance till thanksgiving probably.

I think thats it for now. Hope to see y'all soon. Bye.