Hark, a Wanna-be Veggie!

     I am so done with this week, and I still have a ton of work left to do. I have an essay that is due tomorrow that I only currently have notes for. I am going to be doing a lot of writing between now and tomorrow afternoon. My professor said we could hand it in on nest week's class, with a late mark, but that is only a back-up plan for me. I really think I can get it all done today. Of course, it's on one of my least favourites novels, Wuthering Heights. Thankfully we studied it in my final year of high school so I didn't really have to reread it. 

     So I decided, out of no where, that I am going to be a vegetarian for a month. Thirty days without meat. My friend told me that I wouldn't make it, but after two days I have realized that I don't really eat all that much meat here anyway. I have grown to love hummus, and even tofu isn't all that bad. The only reason I decided to do this is to see how different things would be, how the veggie people eat. So far the only difference I have found is a) there are much fewer options in the cafeteria and b) the vegetarian eggs are so much better than the regular ones.

     Kayla, to be honest, I don't know what I want to do with my life. I mean, teaching is my best option right now, only because I'm not that great at a lot of things. I don't even know how well teaching will go for me, since I am really bad at talking in front of groups. It will take a lot of work. Also, teaching is literally the only thing I have ever thought of as a possible career for myself, so I am kind of limited. Also, name your darn marimo already! 

     Will Grayson Will Grayson is a really good book, Adam. It's not my favourite of John's novels, but I really liked the story. The double-narrator thing really appeals to me, mostly because I like to see things from different perspectives. It opens up so many possibilities for an English major, ha-ha.

     Kate, I have never experienced such wakeception before. I don't recall waking up in a dream like that. Although I have been waking up before my alarm a lot lately. I will wake up, and squint at my alarm clock, and realize that I still have over an hour to sleep. I really don't like that feeling. Your question reminds me of this song that Liam did an epic cover of. I used to not like a lot of things, like the idea of being vegetarian, wearing dresses and high heels (though I still don't like heels, but now I have a pair), but now I don't mind them. Same goes the other way, like I used to like watching things on TV and having it on for noise, now I can't stand it. I go through periods where I like to wake up early, and others where all I want to do is sleep. 

     Kira, what in the heck do you mean about bagging a robot? Are you like, putting it in a bag or a fancy case for travel? That is all I imagine, is you and a bunch of smart people who can make robots trying to put your robot in a bag. And then the whole time thing throws that off, because why would you have to have it in a bag at a specific time? 

     Now I am going to relax a bit, then go to class, and then come back and write that essay. I really don't want to but I have put quite a bit of effort into my notes and I don't want that to go to waste. Enjoy the weekend, as the weather for me promises to be really nice, and don't forget to be awesome, not that you guys ever do.

-Deidra

P.S- sorry for the lame title. It was, for some reason, the first thing that came to mind and I actually typed it in there and I mean, come one, once that happens it has to stay.

I can't wait to sleep on a real bed again.

Well, I guess I'm starting to get back into the swing of things a little. My slow and relaxing summer is over, that's for sure. Not that I'm complaining. 

Since my last post I packed all my stuff at home. It took two days to go through everything and decide if I wanted to bring it, leave it, give it away, or throw it out. Deidra was a biiiiiiig help, even though I felt bad that the last time I spent with her this summer was doing that. (She swore she didn't mind, but I dunno). I also got my hands on a copy of X-men: First Class finally. And by Wednesday morning I was off to Ottawa. The trip was boring for the most part. There was a bunch of construction on the way there so we probably got delayed like half an hour.

Unfortunately, my bed won't be coming in until tomorrow so I actually ended up sleeping the past two days on a pile of cardboard and some blankets lol. It wasn't very comfortable at all, but I've slept in worse conditions. Tonight I (thankfully) get the air mattress since my parents are now staying at a hotel. 

I haven't finished sorting my room out yet but that will get done over the next couple of days. My clothes are all put away at least. 

I remember watching Rubber before, I quite enjoyed it actually. I think I just thought the whole thing was so funny and ridiculous because I mean, really, it's about a flipping tire. A tire that can apparently think and has super brain powers. 

Kate, I can't think of any ridiculously named cities or towns around where I live really. 

Fun fact of the day: Did you guys know that German Chocolate Cake isn't named that because it comes from Germany, it was named that because an American with the last name German made some chocolate thing that was part of the original recipe, so they named the cake after him. I didn't know that until a couple weeks ago. 

DFTBA

Kayla

Thinking of a title

And I still don't have one. So I took an unexpected vacation last Sunday in which I just went to bed and forgot to post. It sucked when I woke up the next day realizing that I hadn't. I decided to give myself small topics in order to write more. Not sure if you guys did this too but I went back to the first week and just saw how small my posts got as the time progressed.

No more I tell you! So the first topic is really just to give you a large summed update of me I guess. I have been doing well. We [being the ninth grade class] were just taught how to check our grades, and I am semi-proud to announce that I am passing all my classes, except Algebra. I need to bring my grade up five more points to pass and I only have eleven days to do it in. That won't be too fun. I know the material, it was just those two or three problems on each test that brought my grade down. Once that has lifted I will be doing exceptional for the first trimester. Woo! 

I saw Arther Christmas on Friday, which is a cute film I must say. Really caught the inner child that believes in Santa Clause. It's also officially Christmas in the states now that Thanksgiving has passed here. I'm glad, because turkey is gross. Do you guys celebrate Christmas? If so do you have any traditions you normally do? At my house we pretty much just decorate and watch the Home Alone movies and Elf. Also, what is your favorite part about the season? Mine is the music. I'm a big fan of the caroling and all that jazz. I think one of my favorite songs is 'Walking in a Winter Wonderland'. It has always been too, not sure why.

My next set topic is tea. I quite enjoy tea, and I found eight reasons why tea is good for you. If your not a big tea drinker like me this may not pertain to you, however its my topic.

1. Tea contains antioxidants. Antioxidants are important because they help to protect our immune system. They fight against free radicals that are found in the environment and have even been shown to help slow down the effects of aging.

2. Tea contains less caffeine than coffee. An eight ounce cup of coffee has been shown to contain 135mg of caffeine while the same size cup of tea only has about 40mg. Caffeine can have negative effects on the body including raising blood pressure, irritating stomach lining, and even causing rapid heartbeat. The less caffeine you drink, the better it is for your body.

3.Drinking tea may reduce the risk of heart attack. Drinking a cup of tea a day can actually help to keep cholesterol from building up in your arteries. Blood clots that are formed from this build-up are the main cause of heart attack and stroke.

4. Tea can protect your bones. The phytochemicals that are naturally occurring in tea have been shown to help strengthen bones.

5. Tea can protect your teeth. When you don't add a lot of sugar to your tea it can actually help to protect your teeth against cavities. The reason for this is that tea contains fluoride that can keep plaque from building up.

6. Tea can keep you hydrated. The reason for this is that tea is made with water, an essential fluid that our bodies need everyday.

7. Tea has no calories. Unless you add milk or sugar, tea doesn't contain any calories. If you consume 250 fewer calories a day you can lose up to one pound a week. Tea is a good choice if you're looking for calorie-free drinks.

8. Tea boosts your metabolism. Drinking green tea can actually help you burn an additional 70 to 80 calories a day. In just one year, drinking five cups of this tea everyday can help you lose up to eight pounds.

I found that interesting enough to share. Adam I loved those videos you posted last Saturday, and yes I have watched Yugioh Abridged and it is defiantly the best thing ever. I haven't  gotten around to reading your fic, but I will being a Swindon Town fan. Also Deidra and Kayla can you be my official cake bakers? That Nyan cake looks so deliciously awesome! I'm glad freedom taste so great Campion, because now I'm stuck with the exams. Kate I'm glad your all caught up and doing well. Words words words words words words.

I had a small movie fest these past few days. It started with Ferris Bueller's Day Off on Thurs., Footloose on Fri., Grease on Sat., and The Outsiders tonight. I'll watch Drop Dead Fred tomorrow, and Forest Gump on Tues.

 

Anyway I kinda quit NaNo due to the fact that I have less drive that I thought I did when it comes to writing a lot of words in a small amount of time. I haven't written in weeks. To bad, I'll try something else next year, writing isn't really my thing I guess. However I seem to be doing well with the longer post. To recap: Math grades= horrible, Christmas is a good thing, tea is a mega beverage, and I'm good at mentioning you guys to fill up space. Oh and I suck at NaNo, but that's fine. I'm going to continue my movie vacation with The Outsiders.

Bye!♥

Roar.

I am literally falling asleep at the key board, and its only 8:36. I can't think of much to type. I had a kinda bad week, on Thursday until today. Its fine though, I'll get over it! So Adam I think you should do the Doctor Who episode for NaNoWriMo, if you don't have anything else. Now its 9:43. I suck at this! There isn't much that went on. I've been really tired over the week. Like I would go to bed at nine, wake up at 5:30 and still be tired. When I wasn't at school I would sleep on the bus, on the couch, in front of desk. That's why homework's been such a hassle lately. And right before November. It better stop or writing 50,000 words will be impossible. I'm about to start this book called Num8ers. Not a typo by the way. That's the title. My mom got it from the library and it seems okay. I just really want to start The Odyssey, but the books haven't come in yet! Um....Have I mentioned how intimidating my new Spanish two honors teacher is? She's scary. I have a feeling I won't do so well with her. I mean she says the pace we're going at is too slow and that we have to speed it up. That scares me, because I'm not too good at learning languages. I'm going to go start Num8ers. Have a nice night day thing.

Bye!♥

P.S. I love the colors, how about you? That's my question for the week. I guess...

P.P.S. I don't feel like I talk to anyone but Kate. We talk on Twitter and stuff. I want to talk to the rest of you more outside the blog. Any ideas? SO sleepy, bye for real.