Sadness!

Stuff that make me cry...

1. Reading a book about these two housecats. No matter WHERE, WHEN or WHY I read it, I cry! But I continue to read it. Why? It's a good book!

2. Watching the movie Up. The first time I saw this movie, it was an emotional day. I mean, I cried a few times already that day, but when I was watching the movie, in a THEATRE, NO LESS, I started to cry. And just today, when I was watching it, I cried. It's a good movie, though.

3. Watching Grey's Anatomy. Oh yes, I'm part of that group of people who cry about the show. As I haven't watched in quite a few months, I can't say it's been too emotional for me on a weekly basis anymore.

4. Finding out in book nine that Michael and Mia broke up. Sure, Michael was in Japan, and Mia was being a complete fool in book eight, it didn't mean they were DONE! And I know, I read the comments about them breaking up, but I thought it was just the readers being confused about Mia spazzing out on Michael in book eight! LITTLE DID I KNOW.

5. When a character dies in a movie I'm watching.

6. Being kicked in the shin, or some other form of physical violence.

7. Laughing so hard that tears start streaming down my face.

Oh how that's a good one!

- Possum

Mhm.

Today is Thursday, and it's like Friday for me! WHY? Well Bob, I haven't got any school tomorrow! YAY!

So today we had a breakfast party in first period (where I sat alone, listening to music), AND in second, we learned about BILL 94 (what?! yeah...). IT WAS EXCITING!

Not really.

Today at co-op, my supervisor was all like, "if you see there isn't anything to do, you can just leave" and I was like "THANKS!" But I pretty much stayed there until 3:30, when he told me to go. Not in a mean way, but in a more "Hey! Start your weekend early."

SO JUST IN MY SHIRT AND A NOT EVEN REAL SWEATER, I had to shimmy over to Chapters, because it was starting to RAIN! Very sucky, let me tell you.

So in Chapters, I just kind of walked around, being a little fool. I did buy Charmed Thirds by Megan McCafferty, though! It was $4.99 in hardcover, so I thought that was nice. I have to wait until May to actually receive it though, `cause it wasn't in stock.

OHSWELLS. I can wait for Jessica Darling and Co!

Anyway, I found out my mom and brother went away for the weekend, so it's just my sister, dad and I home this weekend. This happens quite a bit, so it's not really OUT OF THE ORDINARY! It's just weird, because I don't know. So tomorrow I get to STAY HOME ALONE, and eat french fries! YUMMY.

Yeah.

- Possum

I might get Wednesdays off!!!

I missed Glee last night.

Today my supervisor said that he might call me off on Wednesdays, due to it being a slow day. I was like "cool!" but I didn't want to see too excited about the whole situation. As I don't even know if he'll actually do it, AND if it's even allowed. But if so, exciting!

Because I mean, if I stay home for every Wednesday coming up until the end of the year (including morning classes, I mean), that is SEVEN absenses on my report card. AND! Since I only have ONE right now, that'd be EIGHT absenses for the entire semester! That doesn't seem SO much, does it? (I realize it is a bit high, but I've had MORE in my past high school experience. Seriously.)

Except missing every Wednesday is a bit sketchy behaviour. So even if I just miss co-op, that's not a whole lot of suck! So I'm kind of excited to see if he brings up the whole THING again.

So my aunt was moving today. So my mom and I helped her. Aka: I kept my little cousin entertained. We played stuff in her new backyard, played in her old room, AND she showed me her new yellow room. She's amusing. She was all "where's Maegan?" Aka: My sister. And I told her she WASN'T THERE, because I know EXACTLY how to answer questions! And she was like "oh". And then she was like "where's Bubby?" Aka: My dad. I don't know WHY she calls him that, but that's the way it goes. So I explained that he was with my sister, and I was just there. She's an adorkable little kid, I gotta say.

NEWS FLASH: I find people's ears and hair attractive! Aka: The back of their heads! I don't even have to LIKE THEM, and I find it AWESOME. Therefore, I need to find someone who's FRONT also makes me happy! Yes, it was quite a little epiphany on the bus this afternoon.

I can't say the person in front of me helped me reach that (he was smelly!), but it crossed my mind. YEAH. Nice nice.

Ahhhhhhhhh lovely. *thinks*

- Possum

Concert experience = MEH

I went to see Our Lady Peace tonight. What can I say? It was a good concert, but it wasn't the best experience ever. I think the most amusing part of the entire night was having a former student teacher right in front of me. I wasn't really that much of a fan of him (yeah) but it was nice to see the back of his head.

His hair was dreaaaaaaaaaamy.

TRUE TRUE.

The guy sitting beside me was tall, thus taking up SPACE. Except we had this thing of clapping at the same time. It was interesting enough.

They played quite a few of my favorite songs, but I wasn't really KNOWING what to expect. Whatever they played was interesting, but I wasn't going to BOO them off the stage, or call for a song to be played. What can I say: I'm not really a big fan of Our Lady Peace.

I'd still rate Three Days Grace as a better experience.

YEAH.

They didn't play Julia. They did MENTION Naveed, though! Of course, of course. Yeah. well, I'm off to bed.

- Possum

MY DAY

I'm so tired right now.

Today I read a few articles in business, discussed our independent study projects, and wrote "DFTBA" on my binder a few times over. In second period, a girl saw the binder, and asked what it stood for. I went into a long answer about nerdfighters in general, and came off as a TOTAL NERD.

Also, I think I gave the impression of a CULT LIKE MEMBER! "It's not like a cult though!" So we laughed about it for a bit. Yes. It was fun. We also reviewed for the test tomorrow, and it's fun. I feel like I should be studying RIGHT NOW, but I'm too tired.

And lazy.

It's really not a great combination to be. But what can I say?

I need to learn how to go to sleep early.

Today a boy came into my co-op. He was funny, and went on about some stuff. He wasn't just talking to me, but to my co-workers in general. Due to my general QUIET levels, he thought that I was annoyed with him, but I wasn't. He was pretty friendly, and I found him quite amusing. He especially made me laugh when he commented on my co-workers classy levels in wearing high socks with sandals. I like my co-worker, but it is still kind of funny to see him wearing that combination of foot wear.

Yes, truth.

Well, tomorrow I'm going to see Our Lady Peace, and I'm exicted. I'm sad I'm going to miss Glee, but I'll watch it on the internet or something. But right now, I'm going to shove some stuff in a box and see what else I can mail. TRUE TRUE.

- Julia

P.S: I can hear my siblings discussing the take over of my room next year.

My day was lazy

Today was Sunday, and I slept in. My mom woke me up a few times, asking if I want breakfast, and later came into my room to inform me "I slept the day away". I check my alarm clock after she left, and it was 1:20. Yes... I totally slept the day away.

So when I woke up, I made a cake (from the box). Since my cousin slept over last night, my aunt and uncle were coming to pick him up, and staying for supper. So for dessert, my mom informed me I had to make a cake. AND I DID.

My mom added some stuff to it, that made it FANCY. Like strawberries, and blueberries. It was quite good, but it was KIND OF sweet. I was like "!" so I just ate the fruit, cake and the whipped cream. Because I didn't want to eat the icing or anything.

I watched Arrested Development!

It was nice. I laughed, even though I was TIRED. So I went outside and sat in my mom's car, reading a magazine. It was warm in there, but it kept me awake. Usually it would make me tired, but I was wearing rubber boots, and it was hot on my legs. So that kept me awake. I got worried I was going to get rubber burn or something, though.

-_-

I didn't!

- Possum

An essay full of awkward sentences--seriously

Awesome Possum

English Teacher That Has A Cool Voice

ENG4U

11 September 2009

Personal Hero, Reluctant Princess and Agent of Awesome

Princess Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldo commonly known as Mia Thermopolis, from the book series The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot, is a reluctant princess, but in no way whatsoever a reluctant hero. A hero is described as someone who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has even performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal; this is a perfect description of Mia. Being a princess, Mia is seen as the ideal dream, but the reason why she is my personal hero is not because of the princess ordeal, but because she has many heroic qualities like being incredibly brave in the face of uncertainty, the ability to be an agent of change and of course, the level of awesome she has achieved just through being herself.

People have to see that Mia is not only just a hero in my eyes, but a friend as well. I first discovered Mia Thermopolis when I was twelve years old. At the time, Mia was fourteen, in high school, and in my eyes, the mature woman I was reluctant to become. Being a child on the verge of starting on the journey into adulthood, with the process of being a teenager, it is an understatement when I say I did not want those days to come. I thought I was the only one to feel those mixed up feelings of reluctance, so one could imagine my surprise when I realized that Mia, the most mature person I knew, was going through a similar situation herself: being reluctant to become a princess. I realized right away, of course, that even though they were not the same problems, we were feeling the same thing. Relating to someone is a powerful thing in life, because one realizes that they are not alone in the things nobody are doing or feeling and one cannot put a price on the feeling of relief.

Mia was incredibly brave to be able to go through so many things in her life, like high school, princess lessons, love problems, and even friendship problems, all while staying true to herself. I was incredibly nervous about the fact that I was entering into the unknown of puberty, knowing that while it is not like being an adult, it was not like being a child either. With the help and bravery of Mia, and I was able to deal with the changes and situations coming my way. However, as time went by, my age started to catch up with Mia. It was coming to the point that I was already sixteen when she celebrated her sixteenth birthday. Did this change anything about how I felt towards her? No, because even now, when I reread the first few books in the series, when Mia, the girl I found so mature, is fourteen and well, not so mature, I still feel connected with her. The things we both had to deal with changed, with school and friends for my self, and love and princess lessons for Mia. I still felt like I was on the same page with my friend.

Always wanting something else out there (perhaps not being a princess) Mia being the reluctant princess (but giving it her all), she felt the need that change needed to happen in her life. I felt the same way. When Mia found out that Genovia, the country that she was expected to rule later on in life, was actually a constitutional monarchy instead of an absolute monarchy, she went into the unknown of telling the public the truth, while of course, being an agent of change. An agent of change being someone who makes change happen, Mia is a perfect candidate. The fact that someone changed an entire country is a huge change for anybody, but the fact that it happened by a teenager? That is even more amazing. This inspired me to know for a fact that change was possible, even though one was under twenty. It is not every day that one learns this lesson. It is inspiring to know that if one puts their mind to something, a lot is possible.

Not only did Mia change her country government (and change her future so she would be able to do something for her career), Mia also brought change into her high school, with running for president, and letting the people know in her school that sometimes things that seem important are not that important in the big picture, and sometimes it is just okay to like things that one likes. With the line that brings a smile to this writers face every time, it is “give me anime, or give me death!” Not only did Mia bring down the house, but she won the election. When one wants something to change, Mia has taught me a lot about what to do with it.
Speaking of anime, that is a pop culture reference to an art form. With Mia being an awesome person throughout the entire series of ten plus novels, I am aware of the things she suggests with her awesome power. Whenever she makes a reference to a television series, a movie, and even books, I know to check them out because I know I would like them just as much as she does. Not only does Mia bring new things into my life, she also does it while making me smile. Mia is honestly the most awesome character I have ever had the pleasure of reading, and not just because of the things she does, but also because of the way she is. Mia is one of the nicest, smartest, most talented and luckiest people I have ever got to get to know. Mia has a talent of writing, which is essentially what I am reading whenever I read something about her. She does not realize that writing is her talent, and that may seem frustrating to some, but to my self, I see that as a really cool thing. It is so natural to her, the writing, that it does not seem like a big deal.

Without the influence and inspiration of Mia in my life for the past six years, I know for a fact that I would not be the same person that I am today. She has had a huge impact on my personal growth, not just for letting me know that it is normal to feel reluctant to change, but also to embrace change, all the while staying true to myself. Not only did she teach me many useful lessons in life, but she was also a friend when I was feeling alone. Without her wise and sometimes peculiar choice of words, I would not be the same person that I am behind these very words.

With the end of new chronicles of the life of Mia, I would like to state that Mia will forever be known as the girl that went through those dreaded teenager years with me. Not only was she the most constant thing in my life, but she also showed me that even a hero is unable to go through the journey of life alone, change is possible, and that one is able to go through the trials of life while keeping true to your self. Among those reasons, there is also the fact that she was completely awesome, able to make change happen and make me feel normal throughout so many difficult things. This is why she is considered my very own personal hero, as she is to many others around the world.

- Possum

I can't even write a blog so I write a title!

I gots credit!!

I was on the bus this afternoon, and I was listening to my ipod. My bus buddy wasn't on, so what else was I supposed to do? So yes, I was listening and just enjoying the TUNES that came from the earbuds into my ears!

So, it's near my stop, and I take off my earbuds. Because I mean, I don't want them on when I'm getting OFF the bus, or, god forbid, when I'm walking into co-op. So there I was, turning off my ipod, when I hear it.

I freeze, suddenly overcome with a fear to turn around. WHY?!?!?

Well, I heard a VOICE! A voice of a particular girl who ANNOYS me. I mean, I used to be on friendly terms with her, but when I was like "hey, I don't like you" to her friend, it was like "I DON'T EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR EXISTENCE!"

(I didn't actually say "I don't like you" to her, by the way.)

So I kind of turn my head to CONFIRM my suspicions, and they were confirmed. Not only that, the girl sitting beside her was the SISTER of the girl previously mentioned. So it was all "turn around and stare straight ahead". I got so nervous! Like my heartrate went up, and I started to panic slightly.

Because the girl used to be friends with my sister, but when I stopped talking to her sister, my sister stopped talking to her, which caused some TENSION. (I realize that sounds REALLY confusing.)

Anyways, I don't know if they NOTICED me, but I noticed them! And it was an oddddddddd experience.

Also!: Today I brought in a few Garfield books into my co-op placement, and I got $31 dollars in credit! YES! It was exciting. So I made an account for myself, and felt proud of myself. I also bought Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on cassette with that credit for $1.95 due to them being on sale. Yeah! I was planning on buying it earlier, but good thing I waited! True story.

Anyway, it was a good day. It went by quickly, and I'm surprised it's already the hour it is! Intense.

- Possum

IDANO.

I asked my dad if I got any mail yesterday, and he said he didn't know, because he didn't check. So in my customery RUSH TO THE MAILBOX, I went to check. There was no mail.

So this morning when I went to brush my teeth, I spot A LETTER! ON THE TABLE! FOR ME! I wouldn't say it's a letter, because it gives the impression of a personal "what's up Possum?" letter, but more so infoz on school next year!

So I stop in my tracks, open it, sit down at said table, and READ. So I've got to start filling out forms for next year! I'm excited. I can't wait until next year, at this point. AT THIS MOMENT, I think it's exciting!

Yeah, yeah.

=D

Random fact about me:

In the winter, I have a certain standard of living: I am warm! While it may be FREEZING outside, I am nice and warm inside, with my heat and duvet to keep me warm. I'm so warm, I need to sleep with a FAN!

I hope to keep this standard up next year.

True fact.

- Possum

Afternoon = cool

I'm really tired right now, but I don't want to sleep. Glee is on at 8PM, and I actually want to sleep tonight for a reasonable amount of hours. Because last night I stayed up for awhile talking to someone, AND playing tetris! I was playing under my blanket, going "LINE! LINE! LINE! LINE!"

Plus I was downloading this THREE MINUTE video on youtube and it took like TWO + HOURS! SERIOUSLY! So lame. But it was well worth it! As it put a smile on my face.

I'm kind of cold right now. So I'm wearing my sweater AND my robe. But it's my legs that are cold, and I'm wearing shorts. I should just go put on pjs, but I don't want to. Fail. -_-

ANYWAY!

Today my cousin came to my co-op today, bringing in books. As she was an English major, she had quite a bit! Plus she's moving away soon, so it was nice to see her. I suggested her some books, and that was cool, too! I told her that the vampires in the Black Dagger Brotherhood would make her forget Edward Cullen (she likes Twilight!) and she said: "Edward Cullen IS kind of corny." Haha, it was nice of her to say that. Except the store didn't have the first book in the series, so she didn't get it. lame! But at least I planted it in her mind!

Yeah!

AND! My supervisor let me go a half-hour early today! My sister was there, and he's like "you know what? Just go" and I was like "THANKS!" It totally redeemed his annoying qualities today. Because for some reason, he was kind of getting on my nerves. I blame this on my own PERSONAL problems, so that's okay.

Yesh!

Overall, it was an okay afternoon. The morning was okay, too. We finished The Grey Zone, and it wasn't as sucky as yesterday. As in, I got into it, and was like ! at the end. But my teacher lied, because it DIDN'T change the way I look at things. I pointed this out to some people at my table, and they agreed. "The anti-hype should be put into place!" But of course, they didn't really know too much about that.

Ah well!

- Possum

Movies... Fail... No... Yeah...

I didn't watch all those movies I was planning on! I only watched Hanging Up, which turned out to be a BUST OF LAME! Why are movies hyped up so much, but FALL FLAT ON THEIR FACES?! I'm looking at you, My Best Friend's Wedding.

This is where the anti-hype should come into play. Without a doubt in my mind, that is the RIGHT thing to do. To give credit to Hanging Up, I saw the preview, and thought it looked AWESOME. And I was like "It has Lisa Kudrow on it!" Yeah... That didn't change the sucky levels that movie brought on. I don't even think I watched the entire thing. I just kind of wandered off after awhile. It didn't help my mom wanted to watch it with me, so I had to REWIND it. Hah.

Confession: I got distraced by the nice weather!

Nice weather, yay!

It's kind of chilly in the morning, but it's okay in the afternoon. It's kind of hot! Especially when you're doing PHYSICAL work at co-op! Dundundun! No, ha. I just had to vacuum all the little corners and stuff in the bookshelf. It was repetitive and I took a really long time doing something that should've been done QUICK. (I had to go under every single shelf!)

I realize: I shouldn't be blogging about my co-op! I always read stuff in magazines about how blogging about your WORKPLACE is bad! But they will NEVER find out about this. (One of the reasons why I never mention my place by name! YES! Or even my REAL name! Dun dun dun.)

Yeah... Although it's not that hard to figure it out.

Today was an okay day, compared to last week. I took the bus to school, because I didn't want to deal with my dad, but it turned out my MOM was driving! So that was lame, but I was able to have some quality time with my ipod. So that was nice. Yeah. I kept on trying to see if I could see her when I was on the bus, but I didn't. It was kind of disappointing.

So today in second period, we were watching The Grey Zone. It's about World War Two, and all that lovely stuff. So there's this scene where David Arquette's character is beating up some guy! Because he had his watch on, when he's going into the "showers" and that's BAD! So David A's character is all "give me the watch" and the guy was all "TELL ME I WON'T DIE". Except you know... World War II = SUCKY TIMES FOR LIVING. So when the guy doesn't give David A the watch, he starts to punch him! LIKE VIOLENTLY!

And while this was going on, his WIFE (the guy being beat up) was SCREAMING! And I started to laugh at this, because it was ridiculous! I mean, I wasn't laughing at the guy being beat up, but the woman! It was nervous laughter, however. I felt bad for laughing. Because it's A SERIOUS movie, that my student teacher said would CHANGE MY LIFE.

As would Looking for Alaska, and stuff. Man, they do NOT put the anti-hype on these stuff.

So anyways, the woman gets shot from being a rukus, and this guy in my class was like "FINALLY! THANK YOU!" And the class kind of laughed, because it was funny. The guy in my class made it more funny than it actually was, by the way.

So, have you ever felt awkward about laughing at something in a movie that you SHOULDN'T even be laughing at?

Another comment he made: The guy in my class, I mean: "Anyone else have a watch?" Aka: What to say to the other people. I was like hahaha.

It's a boring movie, by the way. I wasn't getting into it, due to NO CAPTIONS! and the light was making it hard to see ANYTHING. You'd think my school would be able to afford BLINDS! So yesh.

I wasn't expecting today to be a good day, but it turned out alright. It was quite nice. I actually felt all BLAH on the bus this morning, and I was THISCLOSE to crying! But I didn't, because I put my mind to other things. I fail at life, sometimes. Just sayin'.

I want my mother, now! As she is awesome. As is her OFFSPRING. =)

- Possum

I wanted to act like it was Woody's Roundup or something.

I am having trouble downloading some new Mugglecast goodness into my computer! Well, I wouldn't say new, as they're OLD episodes, but still! So I am using Internet Explorer to help with my search for awesome.

I have to say, it's REALLY WEIRD to use Yahoo search, instead of Google. You could say I'm a Google kinda person. I've been using it since I was in grade eight! Ha, yes, because I very much remember using Alta Vista and whatnot in elementary school.

Yeah...

Anyway, I see my brother's friend bike by all slow and creepy, so I have to deal with that.

*creeps away from computer*

*elevator music plays*

Back! I had to tell him my BROTHER wasn't home, while dealing with the dogs going BARK!BARK!BARK!

Ooh, some Harry Potter goodness is playing right now! Not MuggleCast, but some John Williams score music. Yay! I love it. It makes me feel all happy inside. =)

Well, Internet Explorer works better with downloading MuggleCast episodes than Firefox. Disappointing! I like Firefox... It's nice!

This is also where I get to experience the slowness (yes) that is my internet, compared to just using wifi with my ipod.

*waits*

So last night I finished Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. I wasn't able to watch the movie, due to the late hour and my feelings of general tired-ness, but I was able to actually READ A BOOK! Yes! One that is my very own! I felt all good inside with that. There were some parts in the book that made me laugh, and some that made me go "!" But since I already watched the movie (many eons ago) I knew the general storyline. However, Disney did a good job in adapting it, a bit. There were some differences, like Sam, but overall, it was alright. The ending had more of a DISNEY ending in the movie, of course, but the book ending was alright too.

I also didn't have to deal with Lohan singing some random song about Eliza rocking, so it was nice. ^__^ It made me want to watch Freaky Friday, though. Ooh, Lohan marathon in my future? I THINK SO!

Movies I Want To Watch Right Now: (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER!)
- Ocean's Eleven
- Freaky Friday
- Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
- Too Smooth (one of the movies I bought) and,
- Hanging Up (another movie I bought on Friday.)

Hey! I just found out Too Smooth isn't even the TITLE Of the movie! According to IMDb it's Hairshirt! What?! So very odd.

Now I'm listening to Patrick Doyle, and his "Harry In Winter" thing. Hah. Random, amirite?

I'm going to go watch a movie now. As I have a few to get through today, if I actually go through my WANT list! Will I?! Find out more next week*, in the adventures of POSSUM!

- Possum

*It will actually BE next week, too! Because today is Sunday, and tomorrow is MONDAY! Therefore, a new week! Unless you count Sunday to be the beginning of the new week, ala calenders all around?

Surveys... Because they are mind numbingly boring to read, but fun to fill out. Fun being objective, of course...

Hαve you kissed αnyone in the lαst 100 hours ?
I've kissed my cats! And I think even Sidney.

Whαt αre you plαnning to do tomorrow ?
"Work" on homework, and stay in my room, reading.

Who wαs your lαst missed cαll from ?
I don't have a missed call! I am excellent at answering the phone, usually.

Are you jeαlous?
In the general sense, yes. At the moment, no.

Do you sleep with α fαn on ?
ALWAYS. It's just what I do; I can't sleep without one.

Do you mind being cold ?
It's not desirable.

Whαt is the fαrthest you've trαvelled with α friend ?
*thinks* Rome, Italy!

Is your heαrt broken ?
No, it is not. It's in perfect working order.

OR IS IT?! I don't know, actually! I haven't been for a check up in a MILLION years.

Do you think two people cαn lαst forever ?
Not particularly, no.

Are you sarcastic ?
No.

Whαt does your hαir look like ?
Not at all flattering to the background settings around me. I haven't brushed it since yesterday, AND it's in a ponytail. That makes for interesting results.

Who did you lαst tαlk to in person?
My sister. I was like "mom made peanut butter cookies" and she was like "I already had one".

Do you hαve siblings ?
I do! I have an older sister and a younger brother.

When did you lαst hold hαnds with someone ?
Arhhhhm. My hands get really clammy. So I try to avoid the hand holding thing at all costs.

Hαve you ever thought αbout killing someone in grαve detαil ?
I wouldn't say GRAVE detail!

Do you sleep on your stomαch ?
Usually, yes.

Hαve you ever injected α drug ?
No! That's just BAD NEWS.

Are you hαppy with your life right now ?
I shouldn't be complaining.

Wαnt someone bαck in your life ?
Not really, no.

Are you hαppier now or were you hαppier 3 months αgo ?
I'm happy right now.

How mαny months till your birthdαy ?
Many.

One thing you're looking forwαrd to ?
Hm... Getting more infoz about Sault College in the mail!

Would you rαther eαt pizzα hot or cold ?
I'd rather eat it warm. I mean, I LOVE cold pizza, but it's nice when it's warm.

Does αnyone disgust you?
SOMETIMES! People do things and I'm like "..."

Do you hαve α sister ?
I do! I also have a brother.

Do you know people with your lαst nαme thαt you αren't relαted to ?
Yeap!

Do you hαve αny pet fish ?
No, but I told my mom I could GET ONE when I go to school next year, and she's like "one goldfish is do-able."

But I don't know if I'd be able to handle that sort of pressure in my life. What if it DIES?

Is there someone you don't ever wαnt to be out of your life ?
My family, mainly. And my friends.

Where did you get your lαst bruise from ?
I imagine being kicked in the shin. I'm kidding. I haven't been kicked in the shin in AWHILE.

Whαt αre you currently heαring ?
Where'd You Go? by the The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. CHECK IT OUT! LISTEN TO THE SONG!

Whαt is your fαvorite kind of weαther ?
Overcast with a slight breeze that makes it cold enough to wear my favorite sweater.

OR!

Warm weather with a slight breeze that makes it bearable to live.

Are you α loud person ?
Yes, I am.

Whαt does your 5th text messαge sαy ?
I cleared out my inbox, so I don't have any messages in there.

Is there someone you know you should hαte, but you cαn't ?
No. I'm pretty much just THERE with my feelings.

Is there αnyone you trust even though you should not ?
Not really, no.

Something thαt hαppened todαy thαt mαde you αngry?
YEAP.

Do you believe everyone deserves α second chαnce ?
It depends, really. There are SO MANY VARIABLES TO THIS QUESTION.

Would you go bαck in time if you were given the chαnce ?
No. Well, maybe. But I don't know.

Lαst time you lαughed so hαrd you cried ?
It's been awhile.

Hαve you ever hαted someone, but ended up being friends with them ?
I don't know if I'd toss around the word "hate".

Is it eαsy for someone to mαke you smile ?
Very much. I'm one of those people that you can amuse very easily.

Are you dαting the person you cαll the most ?
No.

Do you hαve α hαbit thαt you cαnnot overcome ?
It sure seems like it.

Where do you wαnt to go vαcαtion wise ?
Orlando, Florida!

Whαt αre you doing right now ?
Looking at my mom, and typing. I feel like I should be finishing this survey VERY SOON!

Whαt were the lαst words you sαid to someone, other thαn fαmilly?
"Have a good weekend."

Whαt is the closest green object to you ?
The cover of a book.

Whαt αre you weαring ?
A brown shirt and blue pj pants. It's very "matchable".

Hαve you ever been cαlled α bαstαrd to your fαce ?
No. I'm sure it happens behind my back a LOT.

Does your fαvourite song remind you of αnybody?
Yes! I have a tendency to create associations.

Hαve you ever hαd to choose in between two people? If so, how hαrd wαs it for you?
"choose in between"? What? I CANNOT COMPREHEND.

Is it hαrd for you to imαgine life αwαy from your hometown?
I imagine it'd be very bleak. And cold. For when I imagine being alone, I imagine myself standing outside during a blistery cold night, with no jacket on. It's very dramatic.

Hαs αnybody reαlly broken you, αnd if so, hαs it chαnged you? For the better, or worse?
WHAT?! THAT MAKES SENSE?!?!

Hαve you ever lost someone you loved? How?
Ahh.. Grandparents dying. People growing apart, etc.

Do you honestly hαve αny regrets?
I don't know. I don't think so, no.

Hαve you met αnybody thαt chαnged your life?
Yes! It's nice to know someone out there, exists... That is awesome. (hah.)

Hαve you ever cried over α text messαge?
Nope!

Hαve you ever opened up to somebody, but then they bαsicαlly threw it αll bαck in your fαce?
OHMY! Yes! I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS! #dramaalert!!!!!!!!!11111111

Missing αnybody?
Not really, no.

Delete α yeαr of your life, or stαrt over in α new town?
Start over in a new town, I guess. Because, whatever doesn't kills you, just makes you stronger...

Haha! I'm awesome. You cannot deny that.

Bαckstαbbers: Experienced it yet?
Yes. They're not very nice!

Are you in αny kind of emotionαl pαin right now?
No. I'm in physical pain, but that's nuffin'!

Do you believe in mαrriαge? Do you plαn on getting mαrried somedαy?
I'm not Jessica Darling! Ohsnap. If I meet the right person, I probably will get married.

Which is hαrder: wαlking αwαy from somebody you love or coming bαck to somebody who hαs hurt you?
OKAY. WHAT'S up with the weird 'a's?!

I think walking away would be hard, but it'd be just TERRIBLE via self-esteem for returning. I don't think self-esteem is the right choice, though. Hm.

If you could tell your younger self something you know now, whαt would you tell them?
"Find the nerdfighters."

You hαve the chαnce to find the cure to some terrible disease, or fix α pαst mistαke. Which do you do?
As I haven't made some terrible mistake in my life, I would say FIND THE CURE!

Why did you lαst cry?
I was angry.

Is it eαsier to pretend everything's okαy for you?
I wouldn't say it's easier. It's quite tricky!

Hαve you ever felt like somebody just forgot you exsisted?
Yes. -_-

What are your plans for tommorow?
I plan on drinking pina coladas on a beach on the Mediterranean Sea.!

TRUE FACT!

-_-

This is where the LIAR part comes out of my title. Haha.

Whats the worst thing you've done in the last 48 hours?
I got grounded! And apparently still am, so I should LEAVE NOW.

Was today fun?
It was fine. I read, I had some chicken. Watched a movie that made me want to scream and shake all the characters... ETC! The usual!

Do you like to cuddle?
I like to hug, if that answers your question.

BUT AN EXTENDED HUG?!

...

I don't know!

- Possum

I shall read a book... and watch the movie after

I feel like reading Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. I was looking through some of my books this morning, and I read the first few pages of it. I bought it a few months ago, so I think I COULD DO IT!

Truly.

I feel like this is a step in the right direction.

Yeah!

This afternoon I was talking up Sault College with my mom and brother, and I think it's going to be okay! She's accepted I'm going away, and my brother is like "YOU'RE GOING!" So it's quite happy times around.

I was also listening to WHAM! so it makes for an interesting Saturday so far. I'm glad it's the weekend though. I don't feel particularly great, so just relaxing is mighty fine!

Sorry it's so short--I might write something else later. Or do a survey.

- Possum

YEAH. WEEK = SLOW

Ahlalala. I'm not even supposed to be on the computer right now, but with my dad out of the house, I AM GOOD! Yeah, I didn't do my chores, so he was like "go to your room" and I was like "FINE!" I'm a rebel, yeah.

Today I bought some stuff! It was so very ... back to the other decade. Like I bought FOUR VHS movies, THREE cassettes, and just four books. It came up to like eight dollars, but I was happy! I knew it would make my weekend more pleasant.

Until I got home and realized I couldn't even read the books. Yes, the stupid "NO READING" rule came into play. As in, my own personal thing I've got going with myself: It sucks. They're really random books, but I still think they are cool! So they were placed in my shelf, with a sigh and a shake of the head.

Ah well. At least next year I'll have an abundance of books to read when I'm away at school.

Haha, random note: My sister bought a "skort" today. That just made me giggle into a fit of laughter.

So yes! I'm glad it's Friday.

I saw an old classmate, from elementary school today. He was like "whoah, haven't talked to you in awhile" and in my old awkward self, I was like "no, we haven't". And he asked what was new, and I told him. And I asked him what was new with him, and yeah. It was short, but whatever. His voice totally changed! Ha.

Yeah.

- Possum

Hey-ay!

I bought The Shack, Thirst VOLUME ONE (just for credit purposes at my co-op) and an old edition of Glamour today.

Co-op was busy today! As soon as I shimmied through the door, I was busy. And I got really angry at one of my co-workers today. He was like "put these away" and "do that" and while it's my JOB to do that, I was like "!!!" PMS, how you suck.

So whenever he asked me to do something, I would curse silently in my head to him. So if anyone could READ MINDS today, I'd be a very angry person. Lovely, ain't it? Yeah.

I was able to pick out SIX books for a school to buy for their library! Since the YA section is "MY SECTION" (seriously, that's what it's called by my supervisor), I was able to "assist" the situation. Aka: I picked out books for them to buy for FEMALES. I was a little rushed in the last SECOND, so I grabbed a few random ones.

As chosen, here it is:

- 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson
- How To Be Popular by Meg Cabot
- Feeling Sorry for Celia by Jaclyn Moriarty
- The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart
- The Au Pairs by Melissa de la Cruz (last minute choice!)
- Pants on Fire by Meg Cabot

I was asked to organize the CURRENT EVENTS section, and I was like "sure!" Because I don't mind organzing a shelf, usually, because it passes the time much more quickly. But I wasn't even in the "F" section when the STUPID co-worker comes up to me and says: "When you're done with that, I have a big stack of books for you to put on the shelf."

And I was like (in my head), "C'MON! I'M ALREADY DOING SOMETHING ELSE!" But because it was YA, it was slightly better. So I just kind of left the current affairs to CALM DOWN. And I went to my lovely YA, and got distracted by some of the back covers: I want to read some of them!

But I was really bored by the ones that are like "I love him!" I don't really WANT to read LOVE STORIES right now. I want something with MORE to it, you know? Yeah.

So there is that: I need to read the Tomorrow series. It's so good, you're not disappointed. ^__^

- Possum

RAIN!

It's raining outside. It was starting to splitter splatter on the way home, so I was like OH! The thing that went through my head?

April showers bring May flowers.

True fact.

Today was PINK DAY! As in, anti-bullying day! So as I was getting dressed, I put on my TVOKIDS shirt, but I realized it was yellow when I was brushing my teeth. So I had to shimmy back to my room to put on a pink shirt (that I wore for pink day TWO years ago!), and was done with it. But for a special bonus, I wore a pink sweater.

Yeah.

All I could remember was last year during pink day, I was in my favorite class, ever. And now it's all, not. GR! But I have noticed this: I am losing interest in school! Not in the total sense of LEARNING, but my "LET'S DO THIS!" mentality. You know? It always happens around midterm. And today was the HALFWAY point.

So that's interesting.

Which sucks, because I have a BUNCH of work to do. Doododoodooodooo.

Fail?

Yeah.

- Possum

And he asked if we liked to party, multiple times...

After co-op today, my sister and I were sitting in the mall. She was on her laptop, and I was cooing over the cuteness that is Henry Green on some videos on my ipod. (I was also downloading some podcasts, but not relevant to the story.) All of a sudden, I sense my sister GLANCE UP. And I turn around, expecting my dad. Because my dad was supposed to come pick us up, so I could be home tonight to watch Glee. Yes, the only reason my dad came to pick me up today was so I could be home for Glee. Ain't that lovely? Yes. All the commercials that hyped up this return even went to HIS head. But not too much, because he would never watch it.

ANYWAY.

It wasn't my dad who sat beside me! It was some RANDOM GUY. And I was like *stare* because I was SHOCKED at this turn of events. WHO WAS HE? I don't know! I turn to my sister for some sort of recognition, but I didn't get any either. I turn back to the stranger.

"Do you like to party?" And then it hit me: THE SMELL. He smelled of alcohol to the EXTREME. I later find out why (he was drinking since 10 that morning), but I was kind of confused. Yes, I am a naive child. So my sister, who was BRAVE and did the talking, said no. And then I sit there and shake my head, because c'mon, party? Only if it has a bowl of chips and a movie!

Hah, actually, I WOULD LOVE to watch a movie right now, but whatever.

The weird thing was, he KEPT ON TOUCHING MY BAG! Like 'how much did this cost?' and I'm like "... not that much" because it wasn't, and he was like "what, one 24?" and I DIDN'T GET THE JARGON HE WAS USING! Until my sister later told me he meant a case of beer. Oh.

So he asked our age, names and school status, he was like "how much credits do you have?" and when I said 30, he was like "oh wow. I have zero." And I'm all "..." And my sister was all "GO BACK TO SCHOOL! STOP DRINKING!" but in a NICE way, but he was all "no! What, so I can buy stuff like that (her laptop), that (my ipod) or this (my bag)?" and my sister was all "no, so you can get a good job".

"WHY? I already have a job."
"Where do you work?"
"On the streets."

... Yeah.

And so my sister said there are BENEFITS to have a job. And he went "like what?" And she said "traveling, meeting new people" and he went "I do travel. I AM meeting new people, like you two." And I was all "GO AWAY!" (except not) because he was making me NERVOUS! And when I later told my dad this story, he said I should've just told a security guard.

Did I mention he was creepy and kept on touching my bag?

ANYWAY!

He asked AGAIN if we liked to party, and I said no. And my sister said no. And he was like "WHY?" Like he couldn't comprehend WHY someone wouldn't drink. Or do drugs. "You don't even do drugs, either?" And we shook our heads. And he pointed to ME, and said "she probably does drugs" and for some reason, I felt nervous, so I wanted to start laughing. (WRONG THING!) And so my sister said "NO, she doesn't do drugs. I know my sister" etc. And he went "what about him?" aka: The guy sitting at the NEXT table over.

And my sister said "no, he doesn't do drugs either". And the guy went "HEY, YOU! DO YOU DO DRUGS?" and this is what I said: "LEAVE HIM ALONE! HE DOESN'T DO DRUGS! STOP TALKING" And apparently I yelled it, because my sister was like O.O and the guy (and the random guy next to me) went O.O

So the guy FINALLY got the idea that my sister and I DIDN'T WANT HIM THERE.

So he left.

But I was like "!!"

And that's an odd experience in my life.

- Possum

I brush

I had a career fair type thing to do today, with my co-op class. While I thought I wouldn't be able to finish the poster board, I was able to! And even have pizza at lunch instead of working on it. I did have to sit through an annoying SKILLS CANADA presentation, but it was okay. It was just boring for me because while the skills is an interesting thing to get into, I KNOW I'm not going to do anything with that.

So some boring information during that time.

Today was a day where I was like "!". This morning I felt really BAD, and to distract myself, I brushed my teeth. Multiple times. I could've spent more time flossing, but whatever: I'll do that later. xD It's the thing to do!

RANDOM FACT THAT ANYONE CAN WORK WITH: I hate forgetting things at home!

Today I forgot some stuff I was supposed to hand in for co-op, but it was in my room. IN MY SOCK BASKET! Fail. That basket is a fail even more, at times time. There isn't even good socks in there! Pssh.

But I like socks. I need to buy some more.

- Julia

The movie turned out to be Toy Story.

"Now empty that safe."

"Moneymoneymoney."

--



"OH NO, NOT MY SHEEP! SOMEONE DO SOMETHING!"

"Reach for the sky."



^__^

Stuff I like

It's Sunday today. It's kind of like stating the obvious, but it's just what I do.

I'm craving for a slice of pizza. Not just any kind of pizza, but yummy restaurant made pizza. YOU KNOW?

But I just asked my mom what we're having for supper tonight, and she said spaghetti. YUM! I'm craving for Italian food, so that works.

I convinced my mom to make her fruit punch, again. I just told my mom that I absolutely LOVED IT when I was younger, and my mom was like "really?" Apparently she thought we didn't, so she never made it. !! It was like THE REASON to have a party when I was younger. It was the drink of choice on my champagne birthday. So you can tell the immense happiness I had when I found out my mom was making it yesterday.

And today.

YUM!

I hope she makes it a bit more frequently now. I don't think I'd be able to handle an eight year gap again.

*refills cup*

YUMMY.

Do you remember how they used to advertisement Disneyworld at the beginnning of Disney movies on VHS? I do. I used to LOVE those parts. For some odd reason, my little weird self enjoyed watching others being able to see MICKEY!!!!!!1

True fact.

They also advertised their computer games and all that stuff. Good wholesome fun...

"Indoor plumbing... It's gonna be big."

I love old Disney movies. ^__^ I also love the previews, before the movie starts. I still do, today. It's really disappointing when you go to the movies, and the previews SUCK. You know?

Ah well... I wonder what movie will be on, right now. My mom isn't telling me!

MYSTERY!

- Possum

P.S: Leah: Click this link! It's a boost for you! ^__^

Fragments > Complete sentences

Are you stuck in the past?
Hardly. I'm all about the future.

How are you feeling at this moment?
I'm kind of tired, actually.

When was the last time you were truly happy?
Last night I was pretty happy. The blogs I read kind of made my evening.

What are you looking forward to next month?
It'd be May so... School to be one month closer to the end?!

What ruined your day today?
Justin Bieber being on SNL. Ha, I'm kidding.

What do you hear at this moment?
Tina Fey introducing all the people who help her JUGGLE IT ALL!

Ready for winter to come?
Hm, not really. It's just kind of ending so... no thanks.

What are you wearing right now?
Green/blue socks, purple jeans, and a blue HARD ROCK CAFE shirt.

Have you ever liked someone you didn't expect to?
Yeap! But it was just a crush thingy.

Are you a jealous person?
Yes.

Are you missing someone right now?
No.

Have you cried this week at all?
No.

Are there some songs you can't listen to because they remind you of someone?
Not really, no.

What are you doing tonight?
SLEEPING! Yay!

What is on your wrists right now?
Nothing. It's just kind of empty.

Have you talked to a complete jerk today?
No, I don't think so.

Has anyone disappointed/upset you recently?
YES.

Finish the sentence, school..
is something that makes my weekends SUCK.

Did you need to get anything off your chest today?
Not really, no.

Do you have a reason to smile right now?
Not really.

What was the reason behind why you last cried?
Probably because something I was watching was sad. SEEMS LIKELY.

Do you look people in the eye when you talk to them?
Sometimes, but not really. It's kind of awkward.

Name some people whose name starts with the letters "L, C, B, N, P. "?
Leah... ...blahblahblahblahblah.

Is there someone who meant a lot to you at one point, and isn't around now?
Yeap.

Something tragic just happened, does your facial expression show it?
YES.

Could you cry right now?
No.

What's something that can always make you feel better?
Reading an awesome book!

When was the last time you saw your mom?
Just a moment ago!

Do you get irritated easily?
Sometimes, if the person is being lame or my hormones are.

What were you doing at 4am?
SLEEPING. As soon as my head hit the pillow, it was like !

Do you wish someone would turn up at your front door right now?
Nope!

Who was the last person you had a face to face conversation with?
MY MOM.

Are you an asshole?
Sometimes, but not really.

Did anything dramatic go down yesterday?
Hm, just something that I knew was coming.

Are you afraid to stay home all alone?
Only if it's night and freaky.

Have you ever walked away from someone who was yelling at you?
Yes. Very dramatic times in my life.

When you say you don't care do you mean it?
Usually, yes.

Do you plan on sleeping in tomorrow?
Hm... I don't know. If it happens, awesome. If not, eh: more time to work!

Anything your wishing for right now?
My homework to be worthy of good grades!

Have you ever cried cause you were so mad?
Yes. So stupid.

Is there anyone home?
EVERYONE!

Are you sitting or standing?
Sitting, of course.

Are you keeping a secret from anyone?
No.

Why are you in pain?
My shoulder has been really slacking, lately!

Do you crack your knuckles a lot?
Occasionally, but not really.

You've locked yourself outside and no one will be home for a few hours you?
CLIMB THROUGH THE WINDOW!

Have you ever kicked a wall, door, etc.?
Mhm. I have troubles expressing emotion...

Do you want your tongue pierced?
No. Ew!

Are you listening to music right now?
No, I'm listening to the tv. SNL is on!

Are you wearing makeup?
No. I need some moisturizer, though. MY FACE IS LIKE !!!!!!!!!

Is there anyone who doesn't like you?
Yeap.

Did you have a good birthday this year?
I didn't have my birthday yet.

Do you hate the last guy you had a conversation with?
I don't have an opinion.

What did you last drink?'
WATER. I just swallowed it before I read that question!

When you take a drink of something, do you hold your pinky up?
I don't think so, no.

Do you get along with girls?
Yeap.

Ever jumped over a fence?
More like step over it. IT BEING SMALL AND STUFF.

Would you rather go to California or leave the country?
Hahaha. Leave the country!

Has anyone made you feel like crap lately for something they did?
Not really, no.

Do you wish you had an older, protective brother?
No! Who wants that?

Do you wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
If I remember or care.

How many piercings do you have on your right ear?
ZERO.

If you have a cat, where does it usually sleep?
On my bed, my sister's bed, or my closet! Or anywhere, really. #catsrule

Are you good at multiplication?
Nope.

Do you use your locker in school a lot?
Yeah. It holds me junk!

Would you ever wear sweatpants to school?
Yes. Although I usually just wear jeans or something.

What about your hair up?
Yes. Lately I've been doing that a LOT.

Have you ever been a gymnast or a cheerleader?
NOTRLY.

Is the person you last texted single?
Yeah.

Do you hate it when there is a fly around you?
YES! So annoying.

Have you ever taken dance classes?
Mhm.

Do you pick your words carefully, or just tend to blurt everything out?
It depends, but I usually think.

Do you prefer mint, citrus, or cinnamon toothpaste?
Cinnamon is awesome. Citrus is like ... It sounds like it's good in theory, but so did vanilla.

Do you straighten your hair everyday?
Not really, no. Who has the time?

Do you ever cry during a romantic movie?
If it's sad, yes.

Who were you last in a car with?
My neighbours.

Would you go out in public looking like you do now?
I would, yes.

Do you always answer your phone?
Usually. Or I'll just get someone to answer it for me.

Have you cried today?
No.

How many letters are in your middle name?
FOUR. That wench!

How's your heart lately?
Great.

Are you scared of spiders?
If they're creepy, yes.

Do you get distracted easily?
Sometimes.

Is Chad Michael Murray hot, or is Orlando Bloom?
Orlando Bloom is better looking.

Is your bedroom window open?
I don't THINK it is. It might be, though.

POPCORN!

I don't like pretentious people.

Or people who act pretentious... It's really annoying.

So I didn't work on my homework today. I was supposed to, but I DIDN'T! I guess I know what I'm doing tomorrow, extreme edition. D: It's annoying. I have an essay to write, and a poster of awesome to create. Hm... It involves a lot of printing, and my printer has no ink. I totally had shifty eyes when I glanced at it.

PROBLEM!

Hmm... movie popcorn... I love it! It's one of those unexpected loves to life.

What isn't love is lame friends. Seriously. It's like headdesk worthy. So annoying. But I won't get into that.

Because I'm gonna dive into this bag of popcorn.. YUM!

- Julia

Epic Fail All Around

I got a new pair of shoes yesterday. They were the first pair I saw, and I just grabbed them. Usually I hate shoe shopping, but it was painless yesterday. So now I have a pair of black regular shoes, no converse. AND I AM GLAD! MY FEET ARE GLAD! Whoever says converse Chuck Taylor shoes are comfortable, they are LYING! They are lying more than Tiger Woods tried to deny his cheating!

(I don't know if he DID deny, but whatever. You get my allusion!)

So here's a memory of my childhood: When I used to get a new pair of shoes when I was younger, my dad would ask me: Are they fast? So to test them out, I would go running around my backyard and try them out. This happened for every single pair of shoes I got. Seriously. It was THE way to test out my shoes. And every single time, I'd PUT MYSELF TO THE LIMIT, to try and get my shoes to be awesome.

They usually made the cut.

On a random note: I had light up shoes! DID YOU?

Today I went to an art opening at an art gallery. My father had a piece in the show, so there was a person connection there. OH MY GOSH! One of the most boring experiences of my life. It didn't help that I was tired, but sheesh, very much an epic fail. Plus it was so hot in the room, it was like !! OPEN A WINDOW! However, there weren't any windows to open--epic fail.

I was able to sit with my cousin, though. We discussed epic fails (ala teachers, work) and just kind of chit chatted. It was kind of nice. I was also able to see some family I didn't even know I have... The usual, of course.

SO! My dad kept on telling people that I am going away to Sault college next year! HE'S ACCEPTED IT! HE IS ACTUALLY SPREADING THE NEWS NOW! The reaction for the majority is "why?" but for the minority, they're excited! That's cool, right? Now I just have to get my mom to start telling people. When I tell people I'm going to Sault in front of her presense, she goes all "not really, she thinks". !! WENCH! THAT'S NOT THE CASE!

But whatever.

Before the show, my dad, and two neighbours went out to dinner. We were planning on going to this restaurant that was a MADHOUSE. It's one of those bar/restaurants, and it was full of cougars! In the sense of older woman, not big cats. It was kind of funny, but it was awkward. So we walked down the street a bit more and ended up at a quiet chinese restaurant.

We go there often, so we knew what to expect.

I got my regular meal, and it was good. Although I got apple juice, instead of my regular cola. I thought I should at least ACT healthy. Hahaha. For the record, my regular meal is chicken balls, chicken fried rice and an egg role. Or sometimes even a spring roll; Whatever I feel like, really.

Yummah!

- Possum

i finally did it.

I'm eating some pretzels right now, as I type this. As in, I'm chewing them and getting ready to swallow. Yummay!

There's just something about the salty treat that I love. True fact.

It was my dad's birthday today. So when he picked me up from work, I asked him where he wanted to eat. Because food = love on your birthday. Actually, food = love just in general. You can't deny that fact.

^__^

Today my dad and I went to a talk thing. This university student working on her PhD was there, so we did a survey thing for her. Or my dad did, anyways. I couldn't. I COULD'VE, but I didn't have the second requirement to do the survey. It was disappointing, because there was a prize of a $50 gift card to the mall. I did grab a few YOU'RE A GUEST IN THUNDER BAY for my American Twin. It wasn't a ploy her to see the awesome-ness of my city or anything--It was just so she'd have something to read about my city and the stores here!

WOW! I totally forgot: I worked the cash machine today! I made a few mistakes with putting the amount of money the person was giving me (a hundred, opposed to ten), but it went okay. The thing I was MOST worried about (giving them change) wasn't much of a problem. This will probably change, because the people were giving me bills, opposed to loose change and stuff. OH MAN! PANIC! But I kept calm: Because Leah, Homer and Ellie were with me!

I think he was surprised when I said YES, I'LL DO IT! because he was all "... You'll have to use the calculator," that I CANNOT MASTER! But I was all "I'll do it!" Because I was thinking of the awesome trio that should come into my life, from Tennessee AND books! TRUE FACT!

But don't worry, I didn't grab the books on my city to get that to come true.

- Possum

FOOD AND EXPECTATIONS. AND CONCERTS AND WEDNESDAYS

I was eating a strawberry when I started this entry, but by the time I started to actually type, the strawberry was finished. A long, distant memory that calls for me to get another one. It's like Lays--you just can't eat one.

Lays is a company that makes chips, by the way. In the munch-I-will-eat-you way.

You know what smells good but doesn't live up to that standard with taste?

BREAD.

Unless it's really good fresh bread, it's very disappointing.

Today I was really tired. This morning, I was practically falling asleep in class, but I was able to get out of my SLUMP, eventually! I now understand what people mean when they say their textbooks make good pillows. It's not a good feeling.

Right now I'm listening to Poker Face by Lady Gaga. It's all whoahwhoahwoahowhoah. I like it. It's actually my most played song on iTunes.. I don't know why. I shrug ma shoulders as I think of this.

THREE BANDS I WANT TO SEE LIVE:
--> Muse!
--> Reel Big Fish
--> Rooney

YEAH!

It'll probably change later. But Muse is like !! because they're excellent, and Rooney for .. research. True fact!

It's Wednesday. I can understand why people don't like Wednesday. Did you know it's the most depressing/disliked day? Even more so than Monday! Do you agree with that statement? I do. Because on Monday, it's kind of expected. But on Wednesday, you're in the middle of the week. It's not yet the weekend, but it's not even the beginning either.

It's frustrating.

- Possum

I saw a movie today!

Today I went to see The Bouny Hunter. I've been wanting to see this movie for quite a long time, so when the opportunity came up, I took it. I was a little hesitant to even do the movie thing tonight, because of my lack of money situation. But my sister was pretty much calling the shots. But it wasn't that bad, because I was able to pick out the place we were going to eat before the movie, and I got a hamburger and fries. But there was even a downside to that--I had to pay for my sister's meal. But it wasn't that bad, because she paid me into the movies... Various times throughout our sisterly history. (Plus the meal was only $6 dollars.)

The movie wasn't really what I was expecting, because I didn't really know what Jennifer Aniston's character was really up to. I heard she had a story to figure out--the reason why she missed her court date--but I didn't know much beyond that. I was quite surprised to see the antagonist in the movie was the villain in The Mask, too. A movie I just watched on Sunday with my brother and sister.


Sibling power, ftw.


On the note of The Mask, it was weird to see Cameron Diaz in her INTRODUCTION role. I mean, I don't know. I don't even like her too much, especially after seeing her in The Sister's Keeper this past summer, but it was okay I guess. Yes. Plus I was really aware of her in the Mask, because I remember a guy going "SHE WAS SO HOT IN THIS MOVIE!" and I was like "hm.. I don't like her." Hah.


I didn't even have to use the cash machine today at co-op. I was like "!" because I was getting all pumped up to use it. Actually, when my supervisor and I were doing my "report card" for my performance, the THING that I have to improve on is my technology use. Which I fuly agree, because my supervisor said it's NOTICEABLE! when I try and do something else when he asks about learning the MACHINE OF CASH! I guess I don't want the illusion of reality to be shattered just yet.


But it'll probably happen tomorrow.


Mhm!


School wise, I got my mark update for my first two classes, and I'm doing relatively okay. I could be doing better, though. Like I've been slacking on some of the assignments I've been doing lately, and that shows! I have not been getting 100% on them. And I know it's annoying when people complain about their marks when they're quite good, but I know I could be doing better.


Oh standards you set for yourself...


- Possum

I... need to complete the sentence.

I watched Pretty Woman today. I had to crack up when Jason Alexander hit Julia Robert's character. I mean, it wasn't funny that he was coming on to her in a violent way (rape!) but it was just amusing how it was directed and stuff.

Yes.

My mom just informed me I've got a dentist appointment coming up this month, on a Saturday. A SATURDAY! Who goes to the dentist on a Saturday? Way to ruin my plans! "Of sleeping?" Oh mom, how you know me to the point you can ruin my plans.

So yeah!

I don't know what to talk about, right now. Right now I'm listening to a song from Hairspray, and I'm currently wearing two different socks. They're both ankle socks (...) but one is red with white strips, and the other is pink and white with a monkey on it. They're not even remotely similar. I don't know why they were smushed together, in the first place.

I hate my sock basket. There isn't any GOOD socks in there, but socks that are rejects for everyone else. I like my white cotton socks, but I've got those thin colourful socks. I don't like wearing those! I do, but they give me blisters with my stupid shoes.

I need a new pair of shoes.

I also need to go do some stuff tomorrow. But I've got co-op and school. Oh man, I have to do that dreaded cashier machine. I was thinking about that this morning, and I was like "IT'S ALMOST TUESDAY!" I have a tendency to put off my fears; I procrastinate, in other words.

I listened to DFTBA Records Radio Hour today. About... four episodes, I guess? It was pretty good. I couldn't turn it off! I was like "one more" but that turned into two, and it was just a mess of "LISTEN!!" I didn't mind, though. It was kind of nice to go back into that podcast. I was neglecting it for the last few weeks, so mhm. Nothing like the delightful voices of Caitlin Sky and Todd Williams...

THAT'S A LIE!

SERIOUSLY!

My heart already has voices it loves.

I just can't help it. Mugglecast, the hosts, I adore.

It always goes back to them, doesn't it?

Yeah...

- Possum

A bit of a movie review for New Moon

Happy Easter, to those who celebrate!

I watched New Moon for the first time today. My brother bought me the movie for Easter, so I couldn't just deny him. So I put it on, and my brother, sister and I watched it. I have to say, it was better than Twilight. I actually laughed at parts that were actually meant to be laugh worthy, and parts that weren't. (I.e: Jasper going ROAR on Bella.)

I'm just going to agree with everyone when they say Taylor Lautner looked better than Robert Pattinson. Although there was a collective "ew" moment when Jacob came on the screen for the first time.

Overall, Melissa Rosenberg > Stephenie Meyer

Chris Weitz > Catherine Hardwicke

But that was already a given, really.

I didn't eat any peeps today. I know, it's surprising! But I just had too much chocolate, already. AN OVERLOAD OF CANDY! It's always nice when that happens, of course. Yeah! Especially since I gave up chocolate for Lent, it was nice to have some today.

Truly.

I'm still working on my script, obviously, and I think it's going okay. I've gotten better at the actual 'script' aspect of it, I think. I just checked out some websites on how to format them, and I'm okay. I'm using the 'voice over' thing a bit too much, I think. Which is a bit of a cop out, when you think about it. But I don't particularly mind them when they happen in movies, so eh.

Plus it's not like an original script by Possum--it's just an adaptation. So that makes me feel a bit better.

WHICH IS GREAT!

- Possum

A random train of thoughts, for you, Shelly.

A random train of thoughts regarding a book, a song, and a person.


I was just listening to Boulevard Of Broken Dreams by Green Day.

Because of my intensity in listening to this song when I was reading Master of Murder by Christoper Pike* for the first time, it's what I associate to the book.

Likewise with the book to the song.

However, in April of '09, I met a girl named Shelly Quade on the Maureen Johnson ning. While I have a feeling her real name isn't Shelly Quade (but if it was, !!), it's the name of a character in Master of Murder.

With all that there, whenever I read Master of Murder, I think of Shelly and Boulevard Of Broken Dreams.

Whenever I listen to Boulevard Of Broken Dreams, I think of Master of Murder, and Shelly.

And whenever I read Shelly's blog, I think of Christopher Pike.

- Possum

* If you've never read this book, you should! It's one of my favorite books.

Just some random question/answers that don't count as a blog

Start off with the typical, are you 100% single?
Yep.

Is there a person that will always have a place in your heart?
Not really, no. Not in the romantic sense, at least.

What are your plans for your next birthday?
I don't know. I've got awhile before I have to think about that.

Does anyone disgust you?
No. At least, not right now.

Do you say sorry first?
When I feel like I should be saying it.

Is there someone who continuously lets you down?
Sort of, but I don't really pay much attention to it, anymore.

Can you honestly say you're okay right now?
Yes. I haven't got much to complain about right now.

Soooo, will you be sleeping on the floor tonight?
No. I'm pretty sure I'm going to be sleeping on my own bed.

Have you ever fallen asleep in someone's arms?
I have. It's quite embarrassing when it happens, I'm not going to lie.

Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance?
It depends on circumstances, just like everything else.

Hows your heart lately?
Fine. Sidney pulled on my heart strings this afternoon, that bugger.

What are you excited for?
Having some peeps tomorrow? Yeah.

Where is the person you miss the MOST right now?
Honestly, Murfreesboro, Tennessee! It feels like FOREVER since I've talked to her.

Was last night enjoyable for you?
It was nothing special. There was a scare, but that was more in the early morning hours.

How late did you stay up last night?
I think it was 4am? I was watching A Walk To Remember, but I was falling asleep when they were doing their spring play.

Would you ever consider getting back together with any of your exees?
No.

Are you still friends with the last person who broke your trust?
Am I? *thinks* I wouldn't say FRIENDS friend. Just kind of like an occasional "hey" thing.

Do you feel like anyone is playing mind games with you right now?
No.

Do you have a hard time making decisions?
Yes. I'm always switching from what I've decided. I'm not exactly what you'd call "constant".

What's worse, having someone mad or disappointed in you?
Disappointed in me. It's not something you can just BOUNCE back from!

Will this Friday be a good one?
Haha, if I was to answer this last week, I would've been like, "it IS Good Friday for a reason". But oh, how the joke time has passed. I guess. It's Friday... TGIF!

Can you call your last ex on the phone without it being awkward?
No.

Will you regret your next kiss?
I don't know. I can't read the future.

Is there anybody you just wish would fall off the planet?
I seriously hope that is NEVER possible. But to answer the question... sort of. All the evil people!

Last person you had a deep and meaningful conversation with?
I don't remember, really.

Is there someone you will never forget?
Yes! There are quite a few people that are just STUCK in my head.

Would you rather take a cruise to the Bahamas or spend 2 weeks in Europe?
Tricky! I think I would like to take my family to Europe for two weeks. =)

Have you ever made a boyfriend or girlfriend cry?
I want to say no.

Are you currently feeling the need to tell someone something?
Nope.

Does anything on your body hurt?
Now that I'm really aware of my body, I can feel things I wouldn't normally think of. Thanks, survey!

Do you secretly still talk to any exes?
No.

Is there someone that you can trust with all your secrets?
No! I can't even trust myself with all my secrets, let alone another human being.

Have you ever given up on someone but then went back to them?
Sort of. I just occasionally talk to them.

What were you doing at 8 this morning?
Sleeping, of course. Oh bliss.

What was the last reason that you cried?
I cut my finger doing the dishes! My eyes started to water.

What was your first thought when you woke up this morning?
"Do I REALLY want to get new shoes today?" I decided I didn't.

Whats your hair like at the moment?
Down. Not brushed. Covered partially by a hat.

The current person you like, how long have you been interested in them?
Like a week? Oh Mugglecast hosts. You make me want to go to Florida even more.

Do you think two people can last forever?
Nothing lasts forever! But people can last for an extended length of time, yes.

What do you want at the moment?
Yahoo Messenger to be on my computer.

Do you think you will be in a relationship three months from now?
I seriously doubt that.

Could you go the rest of your life without drinking alcohol?
I think I could! I've been doing good so far.

What do you hear right now?
Simple Plan. "Don't tell me who I should be."

Do you have any plans for the weekend?
I get to eat some peeps tomorrow, and on Monday (extended weekend) some extended family is coming over for dinner. Yay...

Do you think you'll be married in 5 years?
Hahha, no. I doubt this even more than the dating thing.

What do you look forward to in the next 3 months?
Being done high school, forever!

Do you enjoy late night conversations?
I actually love late night conversations!

Are you tired?
Sort of, but not really. Hence the random survey I'm doing.

Would you hug the last person you hugged again?
I assume it's my mom, and I never want to stop hugging her.!

How long does it take you to shower?
They've become a bit longer with my listening to music thing, but they're still around the 11 minute mark.

Where did you get the necklace your wearing right now?
I'm not wearing a necklace. The only thing that's touching my neck right now is my hair. My shirt is KIND OF touching it.

Do you have someone of the opposite sex you can tell everything to?
I can't even tell everything to someone of the SAME sex, let alone a BOY!

What was a happy time you have had in the past week?
I had a fun time at the movies, on Thursday.

Has anyone ever sang to you?

I've got had an abundance of people sing to me on my birthday. But pshh, that song is copyrighted, so I can't get them in trouble by listing their names.


Just before this picture was taken, there were no fees being paid into singing this child a song; Happy Birthday!

Scandalous, no?

P.S: That is ME! On my first birthday, it seems.



How would you feel if you got the person you liked?
I'd be like "WHOAH!" because I never even met them, before! And it's not just ONE person, but like TWO! And I'd be a bit of a whore. Haha.

I hate/love that question at the same time.

- Possum

I wonder if this'll post!

Right now I’m watching Drillbit Taylor. I saw this movie a few years ago, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I remember seeing it in theatre though, and the guy sitting behind me smelled so strongly of cologne. It was a bit disgusting.

So this morning I woke up to some scary moments. Willow, my cat, jumped outside from my brother’s window, and was trying to get back in through my sister’s. She shouldn’t even BE outside, so I jumped out of bed, running outside. But before I even got outside, she was already back inside. I thought that was incredibly stupid.

I was in a bad mood when I started this blog, but now I’m not so much in one. I just sort of read what a friend wrote to me, and I was instantly better. I think I was just being all LONELY and SAD! It happens. I guess I don’t like being solo, for the most part.

^__^

Today my mom bought me Julie & Julia, the movie. I think it’s cool my mom bought me it. Although I’m pretty sure she bought me it because of the name. But it’s kind of obvious, if that was the connection, ha. Overall, even if I enjoyed the movie, I’m not that big of a fan of Julie Powell. I’m really aware of how stupid she is, ever since I read what Shelly Quade wrote about her. Plus when I came across her second novel at Chapters, I started to silently fume.

Opposed to freaking out on my own, aloud!

I wanted to throw the book across the room. Why is she so stupid? I dearly love Amy Adam’s portrayal of her, though. So I guess I’ll be rewatching that movie, soon enough. It gives me a craving for French food. Hmm… I think I’d kill a bug for a baguette sandwich right now.

Willow was craving for attention today. When I woke up for REAL this time, she was sitting in my closet. So when I raised my hand in a “come here” way, she jumped down out of my closet, and ran to my bed. SHE CAME! That’s how much she wants me. It’s brilliant.

In other news, I honestly can say I hate my internet.

Okay, so my parents are at least acknowledging Sault College. That’s good, right? It was in a negative way (ala not being able to afford food) but at least they’re saying “hey, you’ll be there!” I see this as encouragement for awesome. I just kind of want to go there, because they have a good program, I’ll actually be having wifi, AND cable! That’s more than I can say for being at home. Because the school here, it doesn’t have the program I want, there isn’t any wifi, or any cable. It’s just kind of pointing to the Sault!

Exactly.

- Possum

It's a picture of my cats

I worry my mother.

I might be getting a computer in my room! It won't be a shiny new computer with anything in it, but it'll have Yahoo messenger on it. And I am known for using Yahoo messenger with ONE person, so that works out nicely!

I think so, anyway.

I think I made a mistake when I told my mom a really creepy car went by the house in the slowest fashion possible. Why? Because she told my dad! And my sister! There was a break in a few days ago, so she's probably all paranoid now. Why do I do these kinds of things?

I don't know. I really don't

In my defense, the person was driving slow.

I'm glad I haven't got any school today. It's quite relaxing to be able to sleep in and do nothing. All I did today was continue reading (and finish) Bloodsucking Fiends and have a shower. I had my ipod on, so I was able to sing along to a few songs. It was quite relaxing. Cosine, my cat, wasn't in the shower with me, so there as that missing. But overall, it was a nice experiernce.

As showers usually are.

I nodd my head!

Complaint: My internet is too slow. Right now I'm downloading Yahoo Messenger and it feels like it's going NOWHERE! I hate you, dial up. But I love you at the same time, because I wouldn't have internet without you.

I had a dream last night, of the scary variety. It wasn't exactly scary, but more like 'oh no'. I dropped my ipod, and the screen cracked RIGHT in half! Part of it even came off. It was weird. And when I touched it, I got shocked, which resulted in me dropping it. When I woke up, I was surprised to see it was in the same condition it was in before I went to bed.

Oh dreams. -_-

- Possum

Worries and stress, oh my.

Today I was asked if I wanted to do the cashier machine. Again, I panicked and said I'd wait until next week.

His parting words, beyond the Easter greeting:

"Don't call in sick on Tuesday."

I don't know why I'm stressing out over this cashier machine! He even said I'm familiar with the debit card thing, because I use it. I was all "..." because I don't! I haven't used my debit card in a LONG time! So I wonder how that'll all go down next week. I'll keep you informed.

My sister let me swipe her debit card at the movies this evening, for practice. "You're going to slow!" She criticized my skillz! It was sad. But it was still fun swiping the card! I think the machine dealings will be okay. I mean, I've wanted to use one for SO LONG! (See childhood activities.)

Here are FIVE RANDOM FACTS ABOUT MY LIFE, TODAY!

1. I actually laughed out loud in the movies, to the point where it physically hurt me.
2. I had to work in groups during my two classes this morning. One for dissecting a part of the textbook to read aloud to the class, and another for planning out an experiment we're conducting next week: Two people of the same sex holding hands, to SEE the reaction of the folks in my school.
3. I got to school before 9AM today. I went on the computer to print off my outline I finished. (Not well, but it was done!)
4. I got a slice of pizza after school, today. It was yummy.
5. I contemplated buying a book on Canadian facts for my American Twin. It's non-fiction, and statistics. I didn't know if she would like it.

Oh the wonders of my life.

- Possum