Library fines, oh my.

Today is when I turn off my lights and sit in the dark for an hour at 8:30 to 9:30. Why you may ask? While I do have a liking for the dark when I'm attempting to sleep or get away from BRIGHT THINGS THAT MAKE MY HEAD POUND, today is the day of Earth Hour!

It's exciting.

So I've got my candles already set and ready to go. It's also kind of rainy and just 'bleh' outside, so I assume I would need candles anyway. Candles make a relaxed atmosphere, which rain kind of washes away.

Atmosphere being described as "a place is the general impression that you get of it". And if it's relaxing, it'd be an impression of RELAXATION! I don't know I went that far with that particular thought.

I woke up rather late today. I was shocked when I turned my head to my alarm clock thing: 2:33PM! What?! How could I sleep THAT late? I was surprised myself. All I did last night was read articles on Wikipedia and Encyclopedia Dramatica (which took an hour + out of my life), but still. You'd think I wouldn't waste my day away. >.>

I started to work on my essay, with preparations of my arguments like I would preparing for a debate. I don't know why I did this, but I got a lot more work done that I normally would. (I.E: I got my general points made up.) I got distracted by my library card, though. My fines at the moment are $30 dollars. That's ridiculous. Apparently I don't have the ability to return things on time. But I already knew that; common knowledge about Possum is well known to everyone (in my life).

I have to renew my library card. But because I don't even LIVE in the city where I go to school and BUY stuff, I have to PAY a FEE to USE the LIBRARY. That's ridiculous! Well, because I'm eighteen, you're allowed to get a card for free, but before I go about doing that, I have to pay my fines. I hate that. It's too much work. But I mean, it's my fault for not even returning the books on time, so I understand.

I just hate when fines accumulate. It's annoying.

Anyway, one of the features they have on the MY LIBRARY CARD section or whatever, is that you're allowed to see a limited reading history you have. Aka: What books you took out of the library. Looking over mine, I've got a LOT of Meg Cabot books. It's exciting, believe me. I've also got Sarah Dessen, Maureen Johnson, and randomly enough, John Green. I don't even remember reading a John Green novel before BEDA, but apparently I read An Abundance of Katherines. Or at least took it out of the library. Odd! Looking over the first few pages of my copy now, it's familiar. I just remember that I stopped reading it after the first chapter. Ooh, bad. I wonder why, though.

Probably because I had 50 other books to read! (Yes, in my one time take out of 50 books, there is a RECORD of those 50 books.) I was going to show you the list, but I don't know. If you're curious enough, just ask. (I know you probably will, Leah.) So yeah. Libraries are amazing, and I just wish I am able to go to them more often without a worry of money.

Which is ironic, because of the BEST THINGS about libraries is they're normally free.

Consequences of being a procrastinator of returning things, and living outside of city limits.

Curses.

- Possum

Definitely wouldn't call this a blog entry! RAMBLINGS!

Hello folks.

Today is Friday. Just another one of those TGIF moments, I guess.

I stayed home from school today. I was tired, so when my mom asked if I was going, I said NO! So I went back to bed. It was fun.

Yeah.

True true.

I'm watching Matilda right now. My brother, sister and I were watching Dennis the Menace earlier. The antagonist of the story is TRES CREEPY! Without a doubt in my mind, it was all EW when he came on the screen. An amusing story, though. I laughed.

My sister mentioned they should make a Family Circus movie. I was like "no!" as that would make no sense, seriously. Do you read Family Circus? The circle cartoon?

Yeah.

I don't know.

Hm... I've got a hat on right now. YEAH! It's WHITE! And knitted. True true.

Oh well.

- Possum

Heyheyhey!

I went to school today. My parents were like "stay home!" but I was all "I have to go!" So my mom was all "she's so stubborn just like you," and my dad was all "like me? More like you". Oh how they speak about me like I'm not even there.

So that's fun stuff. Today in school, I learned about some organizations for business related stuff (WTO, etc) and took a note on it. Except I wasn't really paying attention because I was trying to finish my psychology homework from Monday. Damn you, talking in class! (It ALWAYS comes to get you!) So that was interesting enough; I finished.

In psychology, we finished our "introduction on Freud". Except I KNOW about him, so it's nothing new. I guess that's what you get when do a course again...

I did read Cat in the Hat, today! My group had to SEE who was the Id, Superego and Ego. That was fun stuff, believe me. We went around our table reading the book. I have to say, I kept on thinking in rhyme after reading the story.

MHM.

Hey! So in co-op, they cleared off a section of a shelf, and the staff was able to put their recommendations. AND I WAS ABLE TO DO THAT, TOO! The only problem was that there had to be multiple copies of the book we were putting out, and that made a slight problem for ME. So my choices were, as follows:

• Jurassic Park
• The Princess Diaries
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

I have to say, Harry Potter was a cop out. I couldn't think of anything else! I mean, HARRY POTTER is awesome, but there is so many other books out there. I was having trouble deciding, I'm going to admit. The funny thing about the whole thing is that all the other books are more Lee Child (I thought of you, Leah) and fantasy-esque novels. And there are mine: PINK COVERS AND ALL!

It's all good.

Today my dad locked the keys in the car! And this guy comes up to us all like "for 2o dollars I'll get them out for you" and I was all "..." That's just essentially PAYING for a car theft to break into your car! He was kind of sketchy, too. We didn't take up his AWESOME offer, though. We phoned my uncle who had a key, so we were able to get in FOR FREE. Which is nice.

OF COURSE.

So I was watching part of a documentary on tv today. It was all Love, Hate and Propaganda. It was pretty interesting, but it was like ! I think the way France was taking over by propaganda from the Nazis was intensely uncool. I mean, the whole WW2 is uncool, but that in particular was LAME. Sheesh.

People. You have to hate them sometimes.

- Possum

It's my day!

It was a nice spring day today. Considering yesterday was the first day of spring, I expect thing. I DEMAND THIS! In actuality, living in Ontario, Canada in the country, spring is usually filled with snow days and snow on the ground until mid-May. I guess you could say spring doesn't really exist in my location. However, it does half an hour away from my house, in the city. It gets so nice there, it's like "I'm gonna hang out!" As that's just how it goes, yo.

But this year, the snow is gone, and it's nice out. I love it. Not to say that snow can't fall in the following weeks--which I have to admit, it's going to happen--I'm still happy.

So this all leads to what I did today. I was using the hammock as a swing, and started to just go swinging. And then I started to shout out some spells from Harry Potter (as one does) and imagine I was having this epic battle. It was really fun! It ended with my epic shouting of "AVADA KEDAVRA!" because you know what? I follow Bellatrix's advice: I MEAN it. So that was fun. An invisible battle with some wizards. Or wizard, in my case.

At this point in time, my brother comes outside and we have this attempt of when I'm swinging, he attempt to hug. And then shake hands. And then fist bump it. ALL WHILE SWINGING! It's great. I'm surprised neither of us really got punched in the face.

After that, we went back to the "old days" and played hide and go seek. I have to say, my dogs REALLY give away my location! The first time around, I did the dangerous root, and hid under my dad's truck. Haha, yeah, don't do that. Sidney was good enough to just sit there with me though, and not go running when my brother went by. But then, something happened. I was spotted. Don't wear a BRIGHT ORANGE JACKET when you're playing hide and go seek. It's just a little bout of common sense for you!

Speaking of truck, last night I was reading some MLIA stories and came across one talking about writing on a truck. Because you know when your vehicle gets really dirty and mucky, you can write stuff on it? Well, I found one story ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS! So I was waiting for my mom to get up, so I could present her with it. She laughed, and said to go ahead. So I went outside at like 6 this morning, and wrote on my dad's truck: I wish my wife was this dirty!

He didn't like it. Actually, he went to go get to cleaned, AND when it didn't come off, he made me wipe it off. At first he didn't get it, but then he did, and he said it just wasn't funny. I thought it was hilarious. It could've been my lack of sleep, but whatever. My mom told me "I'm not offended by it" but whatever.

At least SHE got the humor. I just wanted to make someone laugh when they saw it like I did at the MLIA! Curses, father. Curses.

- Possum

Going back to the "good" times...

I was listening to my sister's ipod today. I never realized how much I missed the likes of Muse or Within Temptation until that headphone went into my ear.

I even went on gaiaonline.com today. I don't know what to make of it. I just need to find a place to "hang" out. Before I was in the general discussion forum, but that's too much commitment at the moment. So I joined a few guilds. Those are okay, but I'm waiting back to hear from quite a few of them.

Wow, I just went back a few summers ago. Mentioned above, those things are all I did a few years ago. Listen to Muse, Within Temptation, MIKA and go on gaia. Crazy. But I didn't talk to the same people I did way back then. I don't even think I would. As that would be kind of intensely crazy.

Not to say the people I talked to back then were crazy. They were nice, but it's like.. I don't know. They were the friends that had an expiry date on them. Oooh, that sounds mean. I meant to say was that they were only friends for a certain time.

OH MAN, I'm just digging a bigger hole for myself.

Anyway, moving on...

Today is Saturday. I'm glad. It wasn't the best Saturday, but it wasn't the worst either. I slept in, I had some breakfast. I was the only kid home until like 5PM. Life was good.

And it shall remain good until further notice!

- Possum

Sleepover with myself

I watched quite a few movies today. Not in the sense of just sitting there to watch them, but more so having them as background noise. One of the movies I made most attention to was Sleepover. You know the one, where a few girls have a sleepover. Oh, you didn't know it? Well, that's that. Except there is a scavenger hunt they have to perform, so they can have THE ULTIMATE LUNCH SPOT NEXT YEAR!

First off, wouldn't that lunch spot go to older students? And secondly, the place where the losers are supposed to sit? Why couldn't they just sit somewhere else, instead of by the dumpster. All they give is TWO options: the really great one by the fountain, or the one by the dumpster. Also, why is everyone's popularity in high school pinnacle to that fountain spot?

It's so annoying.

Let's just say Sleepover isn't the best movie out there. I'm not saying it's a horrible movie, I'm just saying it's not very realistic. Although really, like I said to my mom today, who would want to watch a movie about a REAL teenager? Exactly. It's just like with books: Maybe the person's life WAS average, until something SCANDALOUSLY AMAZING happened that made it worth going into a book. Y'know? Exactly.

I played a game of Monopoly tonight. Apparently I'm known as someone who doesn't make trades, or whatever. I'm all "hey!" But it's sort of true. Although the purpose of the game IS to monopolize the board. Anyway, I didn't win. my brother did. The Julia empire fell down. Damn you greens!

But not to you broccoli, I like you.

- Possum

RECAP!

Today when my mom and I were leaving the mall, this guy was smoking by the door. Now, I don't know if it's illegal where you live, but smoking is not allowed in buildings. This guy was also bellowing (yes, bellowing) "I am the law. I am above the law." I guess because he was smoking inside. All I could do was go -_- because even if you're above the law, you're not supposed to be smoking inside! There was a lady with her BABY right there.

Anyway.

Today was my first day at my co-op placement. As I told Leah I would talk about it, here it goes: I put my jacket away, I made a map of the store, put some price/stamps in books, put said books on shelves (hey, historical romance!) and organized the young adult section. YES! I DID! It was AWESOME, let me tell you! There was so much Cabot books, I felt like I was in heaven. Sure, I wasn't reading the books, but I was near them.

I cannot wait until the day when I can say "this book is good" and the person will buy it. I mean, I do this quite frequently at Chapters and Coles, but if I'm actually at a placement of a location where I'm learning, that's even more awesome! I think so, anyways.

Ha. But I find the simplest things awesome.

Like dare I mention the chocolate I bought today? YEAH. Because all the chocolates for Valentine's Day was on sale, my mom and I picked some up. =) It's yummy stuff, let me tell you.

On a not-so-personal note, today is Pancake Tuesday! And as one who celebrates Pancake Tuesday, I had pancakes tonight. They were simply divine. Although I didn't like the way I put the syrup and such on them. Sigh. But on a personal note, tomorrow is Ash Wednesday.. While I'm not overly religious, I do like giving something up for lent. I don't know what though...

Haha, I'll think about that tonight.

- Possum

Yeah...

I had a dilemma this evening.

There were two movies on tv that I wanted to watch, but they were on at the same time.

That's blasphemy.

I just ended up watching the one with Emma Caulfield. Otherwise known as Anya on Buffy!

I don't know if it was the best choice. It's been rather ... interesting, but I don't know.

So today was good. I enjoyed it. I had some pie, I read The Sister's Keeper (although I've yet to finish it) and yes. It's all very good. I even watched Twilight. But don't even get me started on that. I can't believe it was named as one of the most romantic 'true love' movies out there. It was right beside Gone with the Wind!

I wanted to slap whoever wrote that. -_-

Seriously.

- Possum

It's just another one of those things, the Dog King informed us

TGIF! TGIF! You know what this means?

No school tomorrow! Actually this weekend is special in the sense of it being a long weekend. Yes, I've got Monday off! Why? Well, there's this lovely "holiday" called Family Day. I remember when it was being proposed. The Premier of Ontario was all "vote for me for a day off" and as I was just not at the age of voting, I told my mom to vote for him, so I can get a day off of school.

And look what happened... A day off from school!

It's a win. But I think on Monday I will get more into the lovely-ness that is Family Day.

Today was just another day at school. Actually, the afternoon was boring. I was done all my work, so I just kind of sat there. I did write to my twin, AND I took out two books from the library. I'm currently reading the first one. I'd like to finish the books this weekend, to work on my resolution. I think this is a plausible plan.

It's very exciting.

I've got a new morning bus driver. I don't know what to say. And when I typed MORNING, it came out boring. Freudian slip? I'd say so. =O It happened again, when I was telling you what I did. See the caps for emphasis on writing the right word.

So I think my plans for the future changed yet again. I don't know. I just seriously can't make up my mind. It's rather lame. I haven't mentioned this to my mom, because I know she'd be all "make up your mind!" Seriously.

Haha... Like I'm a decisive person.

- Possum

I be at school--but not when I write this

I feel slightly ill right now.

So my co-op teacher called Chapters today. The guy who does the DECISION MAKING is on vacation right now, so I don't have an interview. Neither does anyone else, so I've still got a chance. Even so, I don't feel like I'm going to get it.

I know, I SHOULD be having positive thoughts, but Chapters is like THE PLACE to be. Even beyond Hillcrest! So who wouldn't want to be there? You know? So it's a bit tricky. Whatever the case, I do have some hope. I really would be happy to the extreme if I got a placement there.

If not, I'll find somewhere else. WHERE? I don't know!

In other news, school is boring. Not the actual school subjects--I'm actually enjoying those--it's the time in between classes. As in, the 30 minutes before the school day actually starts, and lunch. I know, people are all "lunch! no class!" But you know what? I would rather be doing a class during lunch than just doing NOTHING.

Well, I shouldn't say nothing. I do do my homework and surf the web. Yes, surfing the web... I'm bringing it back.

Whatever the case, I'm still feeling slightly ill. I need to go get ready for Grey's Anatomy.

- Possum

My day that is boring

Hello!

Today is Saturday, and I didn't do anything. Want to know what I did do? Well, today I woke up, watched the two final episodes of How I Met Your Mother in season four, went back to bed, woke up (again), read a magazine, entered a contest, had supper, watched the news (WOW, the weather in Tennessee is crazy!) and now, here I am.

I also had breakfast, had some cake, and got frustrated during this time.

Saturday is such a lame day, when you think about it. There's really nothing good on tv, and the following day is Sunday: the boring day. Also in my house, Sunday dinners are STUPID.

I'm not going to lie. But speaking of dinner, sometime next week I'm going to make supper. Yay! I don't know what I'm going to make yet, but it'll be something new. What's your favorite meal?

I like chicken parm. It's yum-o.

- Possum

GET UP!

I didn't have school today. I was awoken at 7:30 from my dad going "you missed the bus! You missed the bus!"

Seriously.

So I kind of just grab a pair of socks, getting prepared for the day.

Yes, grabbing a pair of socks was my first reaction.

Two minutes later, my dad informs me there is no school. The buses weren't running. So I go back to bed, because I was tired. I mean, wouldn't you be? Yes. So at 9:37 my sister runs into the room going "you have a phone call! You have a phone call!" It was my teacher calling, telling me that I can write my exam on Wednesday.

Man, that's how you're SUPPOSED to be awaken.

So I watched the beginning of Beauty and the Beast and Sydney White. Beauty and the Beast was this morning, while Sydney White was this evening. I also had waffles! With whipped cream and blueberries. It was tres yummy!

My sister is a good cook (at times).

I, however, am not.

- Possum

My day - highlights

Today I went for a walk, realized I dislike my voice, watched a few episodes of How I Met Your Mother, had some chicken parmesan, played "Would You Rather", had a campfire/making video sesson and all around didn't really do anything out of the ordinary.

It was a rather uneventful "I don't want Sunday to come" kind of day. Nice.

I did however laugh at the videos I made, on parts of How I Met Your Mother, and of course, some of the situations and "what if" stuff that came out of Would You Rather.

Yeah.

I had an idea of doing a "day in the life" kind of deal for this blog. I'd make it an AVERAGE day (i.e: school day) where it's just normal routine. I mean, I can't have something EXCITING happen that'll give you the impression that's how my life is ALL THE TIME.

That'd be something!

A something that'll come into reality on Wednesday, perhaps.

- Possum