The appointed day which I will begin reading Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. I had this feeling that she was pretty much done when she started giving out the names of a couple of the chapters.
So many questions I need answered. Well, at least I have about 6 months to re-read the first 5 books to prepare.
Note to self: Try and get a hold of the hard back Bloomsbury versions of the HP. Oh Suzer and Cryssy, I saw that Barnes and Noble has the earlier books in hard cover if you ever want them all separated.
At least I have something to muse about while I work late tonight.
HARRY POTTER 6!!!
Just Read:
Done Manuscript
It makes me so happy. Hopefully by tomorrow, we will know the exact date.
I had soooo much fun this weekend. I visited Suzer and Cryssy and Hester on Saturday. Hester, Suzy, and I went to see the Lemony Snicket movie. It was very very good, considering I haven't read the books....yet. I'm not a super big fan of Jim Carrey, but for once his crazy, wacky weirdness fit seemlessly with the Count Olaf character. The kids were absolutely adorable. We got back and had to say good night to Hester. Poor thing had to work Saturday and Sunday. Boo, for working on the weekends. Then Suzer fulfilled her promise of taking me to the Flying Pig Saloon for a drink. It was horribly cold, but the Saloon was so nice and warm. It reminded me so much of Market Cross. I miss that place terribly. I think I've finally pinpointed my not being totally satisfied with life after school. It lies wholly in the fact that you can no longer rely on being surrounded by those whose company you enjoy the most. It is almost totally out of your control, going back home, finding jobs someplace new, or heading off to a new school. But anyways, we thoroughly enjoyed our beers and then braved the cold weather back to her house. Sunday morning, we breakfasted on some yummy bagels (chocolate chip, yum), and hot chocolate made by Suzer. Before my appointed time of departure, Cryssy, Suzy, and I played some thrilling games of Uno. It is not a code word for like drugs or anything crazy like that. Just the game of Uno- you know red, yellow, blue, and green cards, plus draw two's, reverses, skips, and WILD cards. Then I had to leave. It was all sad, but there will always be more trips. That is for sure.
By the way, it was UBER cold today. Whoever is in charge of the weather needs to do something about that.
Maybe I'll go do some preemptive packing for Disney world...or maybe just some chocolate chip cookies will do.
Done Manuscript
It makes me so happy. Hopefully by tomorrow, we will know the exact date.
I had soooo much fun this weekend. I visited Suzer and Cryssy and Hester on Saturday. Hester, Suzy, and I went to see the Lemony Snicket movie. It was very very good, considering I haven't read the books....yet. I'm not a super big fan of Jim Carrey, but for once his crazy, wacky weirdness fit seemlessly with the Count Olaf character. The kids were absolutely adorable. We got back and had to say good night to Hester. Poor thing had to work Saturday and Sunday. Boo, for working on the weekends. Then Suzer fulfilled her promise of taking me to the Flying Pig Saloon for a drink. It was horribly cold, but the Saloon was so nice and warm. It reminded me so much of Market Cross. I miss that place terribly. I think I've finally pinpointed my not being totally satisfied with life after school. It lies wholly in the fact that you can no longer rely on being surrounded by those whose company you enjoy the most. It is almost totally out of your control, going back home, finding jobs someplace new, or heading off to a new school. But anyways, we thoroughly enjoyed our beers and then braved the cold weather back to her house. Sunday morning, we breakfasted on some yummy bagels (chocolate chip, yum), and hot chocolate made by Suzer. Before my appointed time of departure, Cryssy, Suzy, and I played some thrilling games of Uno. It is not a code word for like drugs or anything crazy like that. Just the game of Uno- you know red, yellow, blue, and green cards, plus draw two's, reverses, skips, and WILD cards. Then I had to leave. It was all sad, but there will always be more trips. That is for sure.
By the way, it was UBER cold today. Whoever is in charge of the weather needs to do something about that.
Maybe I'll go do some preemptive packing for Disney world...or maybe just some chocolate chip cookies will do.
Monday, Monday....
I thought this was..hmm i don't know:
Shakespeare: Sonnets. Everyone has heard of you,
and almost everybody can find something
touching in you. You are calm and control
yourself, even though your wisdom and your
messages are no lesser than those of others.
Which literature classic are you?
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Funny, I'm not really a fan of Shakespeare. But whatever. I took a look at some of the other results you could get for the quiz. Something struck me as quite interesting. Charles Baudelaire is one of the authors of the literature classics. Funny, that the children of Lemony Snicket have the last name of Baudelaire, since he centers his writing on death and vanity and such. Maybe I just read way to much into things.
More later this evening perhaps.
Shakespeare: Sonnets. Everyone has heard of you,
and almost everybody can find something
touching in you. You are calm and control
yourself, even though your wisdom and your
messages are no lesser than those of others.
Which literature classic are you?
brought to you by Quizilla
Funny, I'm not really a fan of Shakespeare. But whatever. I took a look at some of the other results you could get for the quiz. Something struck me as quite interesting. Charles Baudelaire is one of the authors of the literature classics. Funny, that the children of Lemony Snicket have the last name of Baudelaire, since he centers his writing on death and vanity and such. Maybe I just read way to much into things.
More later this evening perhaps.
stream of conscienceness
So yeah, I just have a lot of random stuff going on in my head. If it doesn't make any sense...oh well.
Yesterday, while getting in my car to drive home from work, I got a spider bite. I spent the next hour driving, with a funny heart rhythm, shaking like mad, wanting to throw up like you would not believe, and quite possibly feeling the need to faint right there. I got home, had tea, watched the oc chrismukkah episode (which was a big help) and then went to bed. So i'm thoroughly convinced I need to stay away from venomous insects, cause that is just bad news. All this happened after I talked to a coworker, who told me he couldn't believe that I had shingles, cause I was such a happy seemingly content person at work. To which I had to explain that I get stressed out by everything, even the fact that that morning i couldn't find the right lunch bag to put my microwaveable dinner in. Yeah I'm a wacko. I knew that.
I realize I have inherited all of Athena's (who I work with) crazy people encounters, cause my desk is where hers used to be. You all know about the gentleman who cried. I'm kinda happy that hasn't happened again. But I also got the alcoholic Ecuadorian student, who tries to hit on me. Yeah that wasn't a fun experience. I think that he might have gotten the hint when I just got up out of my desk and left with Athena to get food from the student center. Hopefully he won't be bothering me anymore. I just might have to start making up imaginary boyfriends...but that is a stream for a little later. I also got this other gentlemen, who decides to sit at my desk, and literally yell what he is speaking to me (entertainment news to be exact). He isn't deaf cause I was whispering and he was answering me perfectly fine. But really, I just want to not have crazy people attracted to me. It must just be me. Maybe I should stop showering or something, that should do it right?
Speaking of boys, still don't have one. But Jason, the guy who surfs...he's heading off to australia next semester. Boo. Happy-> the other Jason...he's going to start working as a tutor next semester. He's cute, and funny...and sigh. Then there is...Henry, but I didn't get to talk with him until the past couple of weeks or so. He's going to Pace next semester, pre-med...he has a Beamer. Yeah. Not getting one of those. There is another guy, Joe...he's cute too. Bah on me. I've got to swear them off...or get a toy or something.
OH and I hate drivers. I hate them all. I can't stand holiday drivers. :oP I'm just trying to get to work. Maybe you wouldn't have to go 85 in a 45 zone if YOU LEFT ON TIME!!!! BUGGERS!!!!
I have other things that I'm a little... not to happy about. But I can leave that for another day. It's better when you let things simmer for a while longer. At least I'm going to Suzer/Cryssy/Hester's tomorrow, disney world, and then rusty's for New Years. That should be fun, right?
Yesterday, while getting in my car to drive home from work, I got a spider bite. I spent the next hour driving, with a funny heart rhythm, shaking like mad, wanting to throw up like you would not believe, and quite possibly feeling the need to faint right there. I got home, had tea, watched the oc chrismukkah episode (which was a big help) and then went to bed. So i'm thoroughly convinced I need to stay away from venomous insects, cause that is just bad news. All this happened after I talked to a coworker, who told me he couldn't believe that I had shingles, cause I was such a happy seemingly content person at work. To which I had to explain that I get stressed out by everything, even the fact that that morning i couldn't find the right lunch bag to put my microwaveable dinner in. Yeah I'm a wacko. I knew that.
I realize I have inherited all of Athena's (who I work with) crazy people encounters, cause my desk is where hers used to be. You all know about the gentleman who cried. I'm kinda happy that hasn't happened again. But I also got the alcoholic Ecuadorian student, who tries to hit on me. Yeah that wasn't a fun experience. I think that he might have gotten the hint when I just got up out of my desk and left with Athena to get food from the student center. Hopefully he won't be bothering me anymore. I just might have to start making up imaginary boyfriends...but that is a stream for a little later. I also got this other gentlemen, who decides to sit at my desk, and literally yell what he is speaking to me (entertainment news to be exact). He isn't deaf cause I was whispering and he was answering me perfectly fine. But really, I just want to not have crazy people attracted to me. It must just be me. Maybe I should stop showering or something, that should do it right?
Speaking of boys, still don't have one. But Jason, the guy who surfs...he's heading off to australia next semester. Boo. Happy-> the other Jason...he's going to start working as a tutor next semester. He's cute, and funny...and sigh. Then there is...Henry, but I didn't get to talk with him until the past couple of weeks or so. He's going to Pace next semester, pre-med...he has a Beamer. Yeah. Not getting one of those. There is another guy, Joe...he's cute too. Bah on me. I've got to swear them off...or get a toy or something.
OH and I hate drivers. I hate them all. I can't stand holiday drivers. :oP I'm just trying to get to work. Maybe you wouldn't have to go 85 in a 45 zone if YOU LEFT ON TIME!!!! BUGGERS!!!!
I have other things that I'm a little... not to happy about. But I can leave that for another day. It's better when you let things simmer for a while longer. At least I'm going to Suzer/Cryssy/Hester's tomorrow, disney world, and then rusty's for New Years. That should be fun, right?
this time 2 weeks from now...
I'll be living it up in Florida with Mickey Mouse. But I still have 2 more weeks to go.
Saturday morning I took my Math subject GRE. Can we say, that is three hours of my life that I will never get back....EVER! Sixty-six questions, that okay...I had heard of or knew the definitions of the words, but I had no idea what to do. Or worse I had an idea of what do to, but I couldn't get past the first couple of steps. I managed to complete 21 questions, which in my mind, should all be correct. If I am lucky, 6 weeks from I should receive a stupid piece of green paper with a score of 500 on it. I was the only female taking the exam. Not to mention the only girl on the whole side of the room (they sat math and physics together). I took the exam with 3 gentlemen (or what i like to call three guys who haven't showered in about a week).
I'm really kinda down about it. I had been working on stuff for the past two weeks, I suppose it never really sank in at how difficult- no, wait, scratch that, how ill-prepared I was to take it. Dickinson was great, no doubt that if I had gone anywhere else I would not have been able to finish up the double math and physics, but if I had gone to a science/engineering school and just studied math, I would have kicked super booty on it. I guess now I'm just really worried. I hope this doesn't affect my getting in to a good program. I suppose, as long as I can get some super duper recommendations, I should be set. But the test really was a piece of crud.
After the exam, I napped, showered and went to the mall with Beck. Boy, that was totally the wrong idea. We had fun, but seriously, the mall stinks. Gotta try to avoid it at all costs now.
Yesterday, I spent doing laundry, writing cards, and making candilicious goody bags. Other than that I've got nothing. The lab is nuts, with people who haven't studied all semester, and I really have no desire to help them. But oh well, that is what I'm paid to do.
Back to work.
Saturday morning I took my Math subject GRE. Can we say, that is three hours of my life that I will never get back....EVER! Sixty-six questions, that okay...I had heard of or knew the definitions of the words, but I had no idea what to do. Or worse I had an idea of what do to, but I couldn't get past the first couple of steps. I managed to complete 21 questions, which in my mind, should all be correct. If I am lucky, 6 weeks from I should receive a stupid piece of green paper with a score of 500 on it. I was the only female taking the exam. Not to mention the only girl on the whole side of the room (they sat math and physics together). I took the exam with 3 gentlemen (or what i like to call three guys who haven't showered in about a week).
I'm really kinda down about it. I had been working on stuff for the past two weeks, I suppose it never really sank in at how difficult- no, wait, scratch that, how ill-prepared I was to take it. Dickinson was great, no doubt that if I had gone anywhere else I would not have been able to finish up the double math and physics, but if I had gone to a science/engineering school and just studied math, I would have kicked super booty on it. I guess now I'm just really worried. I hope this doesn't affect my getting in to a good program. I suppose, as long as I can get some super duper recommendations, I should be set. But the test really was a piece of crud.
After the exam, I napped, showered and went to the mall with Beck. Boy, that was totally the wrong idea. We had fun, but seriously, the mall stinks. Gotta try to avoid it at all costs now.
Yesterday, I spent doing laundry, writing cards, and making candilicious goody bags. Other than that I've got nothing. The lab is nuts, with people who haven't studied all semester, and I really have no desire to help them. But oh well, that is what I'm paid to do.
Back to work.
studying my patoo-tee off
You Are an Old Soul |
 You are an experienced soul who appreciates tradition. Mellow and wise, you like to be with others but also to be alone. Down to earth, you are sensible and impatient. A creature of habit, it takes you a while to warm up to new people. You hate injustice, and you're very protective of family and friends A bit demanding, you expect proper behavior from others. Extremely independent you don't mind living or being alone. But when you find love, you tend to want marriage right away. Souls you are most compatible with: Warrior Soul and Visionary Soul |
Who knows if that is me or not. Back to studying.
Ugh. Holidays, so happy one day...so bloody crappy the next.
Work was well, little story time. We are only supposed to spend 15 minutes with each student on a problem. One student has me locked up for get this....an hour and a half. Which totally wipes me out for the rest of the day, and makes me the supreme *itch of a learning assistant to all of the other students that come my way. Today had to be the day that I have students just coming non-stop for about 3 hours after that student.
Oh yes, you all thought I wasn't going to be stressed about this test on Saturday morning, HAHAHAHAHAHA. Boy the hell are you wrong. Something has gotta give. Man cause if i don't find a way to channel this nervous tension, i swear i'll get the shingles again. That my friends would not be fun at all. Maybe I just need to be reassured that not matter how crappy I do on this stupid thing, that I will get in to some school, somewhere, thus changing my surroundings and my extremely monotonous routine I now call life.
hmm, i'm mad cause the wb probably won't pick up my fav show Jack and Bobby for the rest of the season. I have yet to do any sort of exercise, so i look and feel like a little tub of lard, creating a small bowl-like indentation in my chair at work. Maybe once i stop worrying about this test, i can start worrying about my flab, and get even more shingles. I love having that brain that over thinks things and causes my body to become deathly ill (i know there really is a name for it, but it's late and my brain can't stay focused on any one thing).
A broken version of myself will be available Saturday afternoon and evening (i'm not going to my office christmas party, and i can't stay home and deal with my parents' little dinner party thingy), so if anyone would like to join me on a possible trip to wander the malls or something else, i could enjoy the company.
Shit, i need to sleep, or else i'll be super cranky tomorrow and that always makes for a good day.
Work was well, little story time. We are only supposed to spend 15 minutes with each student on a problem. One student has me locked up for get this....an hour and a half. Which totally wipes me out for the rest of the day, and makes me the supreme *itch of a learning assistant to all of the other students that come my way. Today had to be the day that I have students just coming non-stop for about 3 hours after that student.
Oh yes, you all thought I wasn't going to be stressed about this test on Saturday morning, HAHAHAHAHAHA. Boy the hell are you wrong. Something has gotta give. Man cause if i don't find a way to channel this nervous tension, i swear i'll get the shingles again. That my friends would not be fun at all. Maybe I just need to be reassured that not matter how crappy I do on this stupid thing, that I will get in to some school, somewhere, thus changing my surroundings and my extremely monotonous routine I now call life.
hmm, i'm mad cause the wb probably won't pick up my fav show Jack and Bobby for the rest of the season. I have yet to do any sort of exercise, so i look and feel like a little tub of lard, creating a small bowl-like indentation in my chair at work. Maybe once i stop worrying about this test, i can start worrying about my flab, and get even more shingles. I love having that brain that over thinks things and causes my body to become deathly ill (i know there really is a name for it, but it's late and my brain can't stay focused on any one thing).
A broken version of myself will be available Saturday afternoon and evening (i'm not going to my office christmas party, and i can't stay home and deal with my parents' little dinner party thingy), so if anyone would like to join me on a possible trip to wander the malls or something else, i could enjoy the company.
Shit, i need to sleep, or else i'll be super cranky tomorrow and that always makes for a good day.
Longbottom's been neglecting his earmuffs.
Wow. It's been quite a while. Here's my cliff note's version of what has been happening.
Well, as we all know Thanksgiving came and past. We went to Pam and Sean's house for the bird dinner. Poor Sean had to leave for work at 5:30. At least he got to have some bird. Food was good, and we didn't have to take home any left overs. Even better. Next day the rest of the fam got up early to bring my brother back to VT. I refrained from the shopping crowds and spent the next 36 hours in peace and quiet(a sorry attempt to try to study).
Sunday, I felt yucky, and decided about mid way through the afternoon to try the mall. I got there, and then felt like I didn't want to buy anything (oh the humanity!!). So I headed back home. I then decided the tree needed to be put up and with in about 2 hours, the tree was up, lighted and ribboned. There still aren't any ornaments on it, I actually like it without the ornaments up, oddly enough.
Work is alright. I think I'm finally getting it down now. Feeling really used to it. That I might just be able to perform other functions later in the day. OH but the best thing, was yesterday. I had this one lab. One student in the midst of quiet in the lab, says to one of his lab partners, "Thank you Messiah of Math!" Okay, I guess it loses some of it's hilarity in the translation. Oh well.
I remember seeing, Finding Neverland within the past couple of weeks. It really was amazing. Johnny Depp = super talented. To go from Captain Jack Sparrow, to playing James Barry (spelling I know...it's late, sue me later) who wrote Peter Pan is freakin' wonderful. You should go see it. My movies of the year are Harry Potter, Garden State, and Finding Neverland. Maybe if I ever see the Incredibles it would be there too, or possible the Lemony Snicket movie. Don't know haven't see them.
I think I have the list for christmas cards all done. I have my family presents all squared away, I think. To my friends- I fear presents may be quite late this year. I know what I want to get everyone, it just will take a lot of time to get my hands on them. So the card will have to do at the moment. If you read this, you better make sure I have your mailing address so I can send you holiday card goodness.
Other than that, 1 week til test, then no stress!!!
Well, as we all know Thanksgiving came and past. We went to Pam and Sean's house for the bird dinner. Poor Sean had to leave for work at 5:30. At least he got to have some bird. Food was good, and we didn't have to take home any left overs. Even better. Next day the rest of the fam got up early to bring my brother back to VT. I refrained from the shopping crowds and spent the next 36 hours in peace and quiet(a sorry attempt to try to study).
Sunday, I felt yucky, and decided about mid way through the afternoon to try the mall. I got there, and then felt like I didn't want to buy anything (oh the humanity!!). So I headed back home. I then decided the tree needed to be put up and with in about 2 hours, the tree was up, lighted and ribboned. There still aren't any ornaments on it, I actually like it without the ornaments up, oddly enough.
Work is alright. I think I'm finally getting it down now. Feeling really used to it. That I might just be able to perform other functions later in the day. OH but the best thing, was yesterday. I had this one lab. One student in the midst of quiet in the lab, says to one of his lab partners, "Thank you Messiah of Math!" Okay, I guess it loses some of it's hilarity in the translation. Oh well.
I remember seeing, Finding Neverland within the past couple of weeks. It really was amazing. Johnny Depp = super talented. To go from Captain Jack Sparrow, to playing James Barry (spelling I know...it's late, sue me later) who wrote Peter Pan is freakin' wonderful. You should go see it. My movies of the year are Harry Potter, Garden State, and Finding Neverland. Maybe if I ever see the Incredibles it would be there too, or possible the Lemony Snicket movie. Don't know haven't see them.
I think I have the list for christmas cards all done. I have my family presents all squared away, I think. To my friends- I fear presents may be quite late this year. I know what I want to get everyone, it just will take a lot of time to get my hands on them. So the card will have to do at the moment. If you read this, you better make sure I have your mailing address so I can send you holiday card goodness.
Other than that, 1 week til test, then no stress!!!
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